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Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
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Submission period:
February 2004 to April 2004
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Friday, April 30, 2004
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Dr. James Young named Commissioner of Emergency Management
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New post means a stronger, safer Ontario QUEEN'S PARK, April 30 - As part of the McGuinty government's commitment to improve community safety, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services Monte Kwinter today announced the appointment of Dr. James Young to the newly created post of Commissioner of Emergency Managem.....
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Inquest in the death of Alice Martin announced
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KINGSTON, ON, April 30 - Dr. Andrew McCallum, Regional Supervising Coroner for Eastern Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Alice Martin. Alice Martin, 75, died on October 14, 2003, in the Village of Greely, in the City of Ottawa. The jury will hear testimony regarding the circumstances surrounding.....
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Media Advisory - McGuinty government announces new emergency preparedness role for Dr. James Young
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TORONTO, April 30 - Monte Kwinter, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, will announce a new role for Dr. James Young that will improve Ontario's emergency preparedness. Location: Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning 205 Humber College Blvd., Toronto.....
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Thursday, April 29, 2004
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Media Advisory - McGuinty government announces new emergency preparedness role for Dr. James Young
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TORONTO, April 29 - Monte Kwinter, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, will announce a new role for Dr. James Young that will improve Ontario's emergency preparedness. Location: Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning 205 Humber College Blvd., Toronto.....
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Friday, April 23, 2004
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Inquest in the deaths of Cynthia Oster, George Bell, Vivian Mckay, Donald Evans and Joy (Caroline) Evans announced
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PETERBOROUGH, ON, April 23 - Dr. Peter Clark, Regional Supervising Coroner for North East Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held in the deaths of Cynthia Oster, George Bell, Vivian McKay, Donald Evans and Joy (Caroline) Evans. Cynthia Oster, 44, George Bell, 69, Vivian McKay, 58, Donald Evans, 72, and Joy (Caroline).....
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Inquest in the death of Martine Ladouceur announced
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TORONTO, April 23 - Dr. James Cairns, Deputy Chief Coroner of Investigations, today announced that a date has been set for the inquest in the death of Martine Ladouceur. Ms. Ladouceur, 36, died at the Thunder Bay District Jail on August 19, 2002. Under the Coroners Act, a mandatory inquest is required when an individual dies while.....
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Changes to Private Investigator and Security Guards Act considered in wake of Shand inquest
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TORONTO, April 23 - Monte Kwinter, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, today welcomed the recommendations of the coroner's jury into the death of Patrick Shand. "Our condolences go out to his family," Kwinter said. "I look forward to studying the recommendations. They come at a time when we are considering ch.....
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Wednesday, April 21, 2004
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Media Advisory - BRANT, OXFORD, PERTH, WATERLOO & WELLINGTON - RE: 202nd Provincial Fire Services Long Service Medal Investiture Woodstock Fire Services, 25 Year Medal Investiture Ceremony
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TORONTO, April 21 - WHO: His Worship Michael Harding, Mayor of the City of Woodstock Woodstock, Fire Chief Scott Tegler Ontario Fire Marshal Bernard Moyle Mayor Edwin Hollinger, Town of North Perth Mayor Kim Denouden, Township of North Dumfries C.A.O. Grant Whittington, Tow.....
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Tuesday, April 20, 2004
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Inquest in the death of Waldemar Plesinski announced
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LONDON, ON, April 20 - Dr. Thomas Wilson, Regional Supervising Coroner for Southwestern Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Waldemar Plesinski. Mr. Plesinski, 49, died February 21, 2003, at Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton Site, from injuries sustained in an accident occurring during the cour.....
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Friday, April 16, 2004
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Inquest in the death of Bruce Acres scheduled
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TORONTO, April 16 - Dr. William Lucas, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central Ontario, today announced the date of the inquest in the death of Bruce Acres. Mr. Acres died July 10, 2001, when the car he was driving collided with a farm tractor on Highway 31 in the Township of North Dundas. The inquest will review the events surroun.....
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Tuesday, April 6, 2004
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Inquest in the deaths of Meghan Mitchell and Erica Auclair-Mitchell announced
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TORONTO, April 6 - Dr. James T. Cairns, Deputy Chief Coroner for Investigations, today announced that an inquest will be held in the deaths of Meghan Mitchell and Erica Auclair-Mitchell. The two 11-year-old girls died at the Sault Area Hospital on May 31, 2003. They had been airlifted there following an incident during an outing on.....
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Friday, April 2nd, 2004
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Inquest announced into the death of Mark Wiens
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KINGSTON, ON, April 2 - Dr. Andrew McCallum, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Mr. Mark Wiens. Mr. Wiens, 23, died on May 28, 2002 after being struck by a bus. At the time of his death, Mr. Wiens was a patient at the Royal Ottawa Hospital. The inquest will review the events surrounding the death and the.....
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Wednesday, March 31, 2004
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Domestic Violence Death Review Committee releases annual report
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TORONTO, March 31 - Dr. Barry McLellan, Acting Chief Coroner, announced today the release of the annual report of the Domestic Violence Death Review Committee (DVDRC), which contains an overview of domestic violence deaths that occurred in 2002 and were reviewed by the committee, along with the statistical analysis of information collec.....
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Thursday, March 25, 2004
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Media Advisory - Regional Municipalities of Halton & Peel & York
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RE: 201st Provincial Fire Services Long Service Medal Investiture Mississauga Fire Services, 25 Year Medal Investiture Ceremony TORONTO, March 25 - WHO: The Honourable Hazel McCallion, Mayor of the City of Mississauga Mississauga, Fire Chief Garry Morden Ontario Fire Marshal Bernard Moyle De.....
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Wednesday, March 24, 2004
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Media Advisory - Regional Municipalities of Halton & Peel & York
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RE: 201st Provincial Fire Services Long Service Medal Investiture Mississauga Fire Services, 25 Year Medal Investiture Ceremony TORONTO, March 24 - WHO: The Honourable Hazel McCallion, Mayor of the City of Mississauga Mississauga, Fire Chief Garry Morden Ontario Fire Marshal Bernard Moyle De.....
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Monday, March 15, 2004
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Inquest in the death of Willard Greenbird announced
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GUELPH, ON, March 15 - Dr. Karen J. Acheson, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central West Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Willard Greenbird. Mr. Greenbird, 52, died on April 23, 2003, while an inmate at the Maplehurst Correctional Complex in Milton, Ontario. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest.....
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Wednesday, March 10, 2004
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Inquest in the death of Jamie Farmer announced
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LONDON, ON, March 10 - Dr. Thomas Wilson, Regional Supervising Coroner for Southwestern Ontario, today announced that an inquest would be held into the death of Jamie Farmer. Mr Farmer, 29, died June 26, 2003 at Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital in Windsor following an incident at the Windsor Jail. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mand.....
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Monday, March 8, 2004
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McGuinty government closing Toronto Youth Assessment Centre
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QUEEN'S PARK, ON, March 8 - The McGuinty government today announced plans to close the Toronto Youth Assessment Centre by a target date of June 30. "I've visited the facility and it is totally unsuitable for youth in conflict with the law," said Monte Kwinter, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services. "Since th.....
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Friday, March 5, 2004
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Green Tide Summit promotes co-ordinated effort to combat marijuana grow operations
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TORONTO, March 5 - The Green Tide Summit was an important first step in developing concrete co-ordinated action plans to combat marijuana grow operations and improve the safety of our communities, Monte Kwinter, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, said today. "The Green Tide Summit was a big success," Kwinter said.....
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Media Advisory - Green Tide Summit develops action plans to combat marijuana grow operations in Ontario
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TORONTO, March 5 - Monte Kwinter, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, and Ean Algar, President of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police will summarize activities at the Green Tide Summit and outline the next steps as a result of discussions at the summit. The two-day summit, which included delegates from var.....
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Inquest into the death of Agusto Mijia Solis announced
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TORONTO, March 5 - Dr. Barry McLellan, Acting Chief Coroner for Ontario, today announced that an inquest would be held in the death of Mr. Agusto Mijia Solis. Mr. Solis, 27, died at the scene of the Uptown Theatre that collapsed while being demolished on Dec. 8, 2003. The inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding Mr. Solis&.....
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Thursday, March 4, 2004
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Media Advisory - Green Tide Summit develops action plans to combat marijuana grow operations in Ontario
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TORONTO, March 4 - Monte Kwinter, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, and Ean Algar, President of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police will summarize activities at the Green Tide Summit and outline the next steps as a result of discussions at the summit. The two-day summit, which included delegates from var.....
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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2004
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Media Advisory - Green Tide Summit will help combat marijuana grow operations in Ontario
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TORONTO, March 2 - Monte Kwinter, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, and Ean Algar, President of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police will co-host the Green Tide Summit to address the issue of marijuana grow operations in Ontario. The summit marks the first time ever that various levels of government, pol.....
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Monday, March 1st, 2004
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Inquest date announced into the death of youth in custody
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GUELPH, ON, March 1 - Dr. Karen J. Acheson, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central West Ontario, today announced that a date has been set for the inquest into the death of a youth who died while in custody. The youth died on April 27, 2003 while in the care of Cassata, an open custody facility. The inquest will review the events su.....
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Inquest in the death of David Hoey announced
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GUELPH, ON, March 1 - Dr. Karen J. Acheson, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central West Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of David Hoey. Mr. Hoey, 48, died while in police custody following a single vehicle collision. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandatory when a person dies while in custo.....
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Inquest in the deaths of Scott Mason and Christopher Priestman announced
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GUELPH, ON, March 1 - Dr. Karen J. Acheson, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central West Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held in the deaths of Scott Mason and Christopher Priestman. Mr. Mason, 29, and Mr. Priestman, 23, died when a sand pit into which they were digging, collapsed. Under the Coroners Act, a mandatory.....
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Friday, February 20, 2004
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Kwinter to meet with U.S. Homeland Security officials
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TORONTO, Feb. 20 - Monte Kwinter, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, will meet with United States Homeland Security officials to discuss border security, anti-terrorism and intelligence gathering issues. "I'm looking forward to establishing good relationships with our counterparts in the U.S.," Kwinter said......
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Tuesday, February 17, 2004
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Media Advisory - Ontario government to announce measure to build safer communities
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TORONTO, Feb. 17 - Monte Kwinter, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, will announce an initiative with Ontario Provincial Police officers to enhance community safety. Location: OPP Toronto Detachment 2682 Keele Street, north of Highway 401 Toronto (In the MTO complex) .....
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Monday, February 16, 2004
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Media Advisory - Ontario government to announce measure to build safer communities
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TORONTO, Feb. 16 - Monte Kwinter, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, will announce an initiative with Ontario Provincial Police officers to enhance community safety. Location: OPP Toronto Detachment 2682 Keele Street, north of Highway 401 Toronto (In the MTO complex) .....
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Friday, February 6, 2004
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Revised date for inquest in the death of Kimberly McLean announced
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ST. CATHARINES, ON, Feb. 6 - Dr. Christopher Rathwell, Regional Supervising Coroner for Niagara, today announced that a new date has been set for the inquest in the death of Kimberly McLean. Ms. McLean, 29, died at the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre on September 11, 2000. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandatory when a.....
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Thursday, February 5, 2004
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Inquest into the death of William Davidson announced
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KINGSTON, ON, Feb. 5 - Dr. Andrew McCallum, Regional Supervising Coroner for Eastern Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of William Davidson. Mr. Davidson died on November 15th, 2003, while in police custody near Brockville. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandatory when a person dies while in.....
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Date for inquest in the death of Patrick Shand announced
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TORONTO, Feb. 5 - Dr. Barry McLellan, Acting Chief Coroner, today announced that a new date has been set for the inquest in the death of Patrick Shand. Mr. Shand, who was 31, died following an incident at the Agincourt Mall in Toronto, on September 14, 1999. The inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding Mr. Shand's.....
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Total : 32 news releases disseminated in this period.
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