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Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Inquest in the death of John Martellacci announced
    BRAMPTON, ON, Oct. 31 - Dr. William Lucas, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of John Martellacci. Mr. Martellacci, age 27, died July 15, 2005, following a procedure known as Ultra-Rapid Opioid Detoxification, while in a private medical facility. The inquest wi.....
New date and location for inquest in the death of Sarah McCarthy announced
    TORONTO, Oct. 31 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner of Inquests, today announced a new date and location for the inquest in the death of Sarah McCarthy. Ms. McCarthy, 25, died on November 27, 2005, following an incident involving a taxi and a pedestrian in Ottawa. The inquest will explore the events surrounding Ms. McCarthy&#.....

Monday, October 16, 2006
Torontonians Better Protected With The Installation Of Security Cameras
    McGuinty Government Invests $2 Million For Pilot Project By Toronto Police TORONTO, Oct. 16 - Closed-circuit television cameras in high-risk neighbourhoods will help keep Toronto communities safe, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter said today. "The McGuinty government is on the side of Ontario.....
Inquest in the death of Mikael Anthony Bozic announced
    GUELPH, ON, Oct. 16 - Dr. David H. Evans, Acting Regional Supervising Coroner for Central West Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Mikael Anthony Bozic. Mr. Bozic, an inmate from Maplehurst Detention Centre, died July 15, 2005, at the Oakville Trafalgar General Hospital after being transferred from.....

Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Inquest in the death of Robert Wilson announced
    KINGSTON, ON, Oct. 11 - Dr. Andrew McCallum, Regional Supervising Coroner for Eastern Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Robert Wilson. Mr. Wilson, 39, died on December 21, 2005, while an inmate at the St. Lawrence Valley Correctional and Treatment Centre in Brockville, after undergoing minor surge.....
Office of the Chief Coroner - Inquest in the death of Harvey Barkman announced
    TORONTO, Oct. 11 - Dr. Bert Lauwers, Regional Supervising Coroner for Toronto West, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Harvey Barkman. Mr. Barkman, 18, died on December 31, 2004, in the emergency room at the St. Joseph's Site of the Greater Sudbury Regional Hospital following a transfer from the Sudbury.....
Inquest in the death of Abdirhman Ali Abdi announced
    ST. CATHARINES, ON, Oct. 11 - Dr. David Eden, Regional Supervising Coroner for Niagara, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Abdirhman Ali Abdi. Abdi, 26, died on February 20, 2003, at the Hamilton Health Sciences - Hamilton General Hospital Site while in custody of the Hamilton Police Service. Under the Coro.....

Friday, October 6, 2006
Emergency Information Warning System Will Benefit Ontario Communities
    Public Alert Will Be Broadcast On The Weather Network And MétéoMédia Across The Province MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 6 - Emergency Management Ontario (EMO) and The Weather Network have launched an all-hazards warning system that will enable Ontario residents to better prepare for emergencies, Community Safety and Corre.....
Enhanced Policing For Haliburton Highlands Residents
    $1.2 Million Investment By McGuinty Government For New OPP Detachment In Minden MINDEN, ON, Oct. 6 - Ontarians living in the Haliburton Highlands will be better served with the opening of a new Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment in Minden, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister, Monte Kwinter. Speaking.....
Media Advisory - Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services to inaugurate new OPP detachment in the Haliburton Highlands
    MINDEN, ON, Oct. 6 - Monte Kwinter, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister, will take part in the official opening ceremonies of the Haliburton Highlands OPP detachment in Minden. << DATE: Friday, October 6, 2006 TIME: 10:30 a.m. LOCATION: Haliburton Highlands OPP detach.....

Thursday, October 5, 2006
Media Advisory - Minister Kwinter And Commissioner Fantino Announce New Agreement That Will Help Ontario Residents
    The Weather Network And MétéoMédia Will Provide All-Hazards Warnings MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 5 - Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter and Commissioner of Emergency Management Julian Fantino, will outline details of an agreement with The Weather Network that will help Ontario residents prepa.....
Media Advisory - Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services to inaugurate new OPP Detachment in the Haliburton Highlands
    MINDEN, ON, Oct. 5 - Monte Kwinter, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister, will take part in the official opening ceremonies of the Haliburton Highlands OPP detachment in Minden. << DATE: Friday, October 6, 2006 TIME: 10:30 a.m. LOCATION: Haliburton Highlands OPP detach.....
Site Selected For New OPP Forensic Identification Unit
    New Facility Will Add Significantly To The Fight Against Crime In Southwestern Ontario TILLSONBURG, ON, Oct. 5 - Tillsonburg has been selected as the site for the new Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Forensic Identification Unit, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter announced today. "The McGuinty.....
Modern, State-of-the-Art Forensic Identification Unit For Thunder Bay OPP
    New Facility Will Add Significantly To The Fight Against Crime In Northern Ontario THUNDER BAY, Oct. 5 - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Forensic Identification Unit in Thunder Bay is being modernized and relocated, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter announced today. "Our government is on.....
McGuinty Government Invests In State-Of-The-Art Forensic Services Complex
    New Complex Will Add Significantly To The Province's Forensic Science Capability TORONTO, Oct. 5 - The McGuinty government, in a major investment in community safety, will build a forensic services complex in the Greater Toronto Area to house the province's forensic sciences and coroner's services, Community Safety.....
Media Advisory - Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services Announce New Forensic Services Complex
    TORONTO, Oct. 5 - Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter will make an important announcement about the future of the Centre of Forensic Sciences and the Office of the Chief Coroner. << DATE: Thursday, October 5, 2006 TIME: 9:30 a.m. LOCATION: Centre of Forensic Scie.....

Wednesday, October 4, 2006
Media Advisory - Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services Announce New Forensic Services Complex
    TORONTO, Oct. 4 - Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter will make an important announcement about the future of the Centre of Forensic Sciences and the Office of the Chief Coroner. << DATE: Thursday, October 5, 2006 TIME: 9:30 a.m. LOCATION: Centre of Forensic Scie.....

Monday, October 2nd, 2006
McGuinty Government Appoints New Chair Of Ontario Parole And Earned Release Board
    Appointee Will Ensure Community, Victims Heard TORONTO, Oct. 2 - The McGuinty government has appointed Cynthia Morton as chair of the Ontario Parole and Earned Release Board, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter announced today. "Our government is on the side of Ontario families concerned about crime.....

Tuesday, September 26, 2006
New date for inquest in the death of Joseph Grozelle Announced
    TORONTO, Sept. 26 - Dr. Barry McLellan, Chief Coroner of Ontario, today announced that a new date has been set for the inquest in the death of Joseph Grozelle. The body of Mr. Grozelle was found in the Cataraqui River in Kingston on November 13, 2003. He was reported missing on October 21, 2003, from the Royal Military College where.....

Friday, September 22, 2006
Inquest in the death of Wayne Boden announced
    KINGSTON, ON, Sept. 22 - Dr. Andrew McCallum, Regional Supervising Coroner for Eastern Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Wayne Boden. Mr. Boden, 58, died on March 27, 2006, at the Kingston General Hospital following a transfer from the Kingston Penitentiary. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest must.....
Inquest in the death of Ronald Reid announced
    KINGSTON, ON, Sept. 22 - Dr. Andrew McCallum, Regional Supervising Coroner for Eastern Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Ronald Reid. Mr. Reid, 67, died on December 6, 2005, while an inmate at the Kingston Penitentiary Regional Treatment Centre. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest must be held in.....
Inquest in the death of Alois Dolejs announced
    KINGSTON, ON, Sept. 22 - Dr. Andrew McCallum, Regional Supervising Coroner for Eastern Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Alois Dolejs. Mr. Dolejs, 61, died on December 15, 2005, at the Kingston General Hospital following a transfer from the Kingston Penitentiary. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest.....
New date for inquest in the death of Christian Thompson announced
    KINGSTON, ON, Sept. 22 - Dr. Andrew McCallum, Regional Supervising Coroner for Eastern Ontario, today announced that the inquest in the death of Christian Thompson has been rescheduled. Mr. Thompson, 53, died on May 9, 2005, while an inmate at Bath Institution in Kingston. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest must be held in the death.....
Inquest in the death of Susan Maleska announced
    KINGSTON, ON, Sept. 22 - Dr. Andrew McCallum, Regional Supervising Coroner for Eastern Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Susan Maleska. Ms. Maleska, 44, died on February 24, 2006, shortly after being taken into police custody. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandatory when a person dies whil.....
Inquest in the death of Karl McNeil announced
    KINGSTON, ON, Sept. 22 - Dr. Andrew McCallum, Regional Supervising Coroner for Eastern Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Karl McNeil. Mr. McNeil, 35, died on February 28, 2003, while living at a halfway house in Kingston, following incarceration at Joyceville Institution. Under the Coroners Act,.....
Inquest in the death of Rodney Jackpine announced
    KINGSTON, ON, Sept. 22 - Dr. Andrew McCallum, Regional Supervising Coroner for Eastern Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Rodney Jackpine. Mr. Jackpine, 33, died on October 26, 2005, while an inmate at Millhaven Institution in Bath. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest must be held in the death of an.....

Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Emergency Management Ontario Coordinating Evacuation Of First Nation Communities
    Smoke From Forest Fires A Problem For Elderly, Young Children TORONTO, Sept. 13 - Emergency Management Ontario (EMO) is coordinating the precautionary evacuation of at-risk residents of First Nations communities in northwestern Ontario, Commissioner Julian Fantino said today. "While no community is in direct danger from fire at.....

Friday, September 8, 2006
Inquest in the deaths of Jared and Andrew Osidacz announced
    ST. CATHARINES, ON, Sept. 8 - Dr. David Eden, Regional Supervising Coroner for Niagara, today announced that an inquest will be held in the deaths of Jared and Andrew Osidacz. Jared, 8, died on March 18, 2006, in Brantford as a result of stab wounds inflicted by his father, Andrew Osidacz, 41. Mr. Osidacz fled the scene and later di.....

Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Inquest in the death of Richard Dupuis announced
    BRAMPTON, ON, Aug. 30 - Dr. William Lucas, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Richard Dupuis. Mr. Dupuis, 52, died February 2, 2005, in hospital, as a result of injuries sustained while working on a construction site. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is ma.....
Inquest in the death of Nha Tran announced
    BRAMPTON, ON, Aug. 30 - Dr. William Lucas, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Nha Tran. Mr. Tran, 48, died April 8, 2005, in hospital, as a result of injuries sustained while working on a construction site. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandatory whe.....
Inquest in the death of Virgilio Bernardino announced
    BRAMPTON, ON, Aug. 30 - Dr. William Lucas, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Virgilio Bernardino. Mr. Bernardino, 57, died August 26, 2003, after being crushed by falling debris when a racking system collapsed at the VersaCold Warehouse and Distribution Cen.....

Thursday, August 24, 2006
Media Advisory: Algoma, Nipissing, Sudbury - RE: 220th Provincial Fire Services Long Service Medal Investiture - 25 Year Medal Investiture Ceremony
    TORONTO, Aug. 24 - << WHO: Acting Fire Chief Marc Leduc, City of Greater Sudbury Mayor David Courtemanche, City of Greater Sudbury Chairperson Mary Lou Arrowsmith, Township of Mattawa Councillor Ken Beam, Township of Bonfield Mayor Narry McCarthy, Township of Bon.....

Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Date of inquest in the death of Wade Hatt announced
    TORONTO, Aug. 22 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner of Inquests, today announced the date of the inquest in the death of Wade Hatt. Mr. Hatt, 41, died after receiving an inadvertent overdose of methadone while a patient in a methadone maintenance program in Ottawa. The inquest will examine issues of safety and administration.....

Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Province Works With Partners To Develop New Tools To Fight Electronic Fraud
    McGuinty Government On The Side Of Ontario Families Concerned About Crime And Safety TORONTO, Aug. 15 - Front-line police officers have new tools to help prevent credit and debit card fraud, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter said today. "Our government is on the side of Ontario families concer.....

Friday, August 11, 2006
Inquest in the death of Enrico Caringi announced
    TORONTO, Aug. 11 - Dr. A. E. Lauwers, Regional Supervising Coroner for Toronto West, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Enrico Caringi. Mr. Caringi, 52, died on August 22, 2002, of injuries sustained during the course of his employment at a construction site in Toronto, when a cap blew off a pressurized wat.....
Inquest in the death of Sergio Morassutti announced
    TORONTO, Aug. 11 - Dr. Jim Edwards, Regional Supervising Coroner for Toronto East, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Sergio Morassutti. Mr. Morassutti, 64, died on March 27, 2003, from injuries received during the course of his employment at a construction site in Toronto. Under the Coroners Act, an inques.....

Wednesday, August 9, 2006
Ontario Celebrates the Work and Sacrifice of Peacekeepers
    Province Applauds Role Of Ontarians In Peacekeeping Operations TORONTO, Aug. 9 - As the province marks its second Peacekeepers' Day, the work of Ontarians keeping the peace overseas has never been more important, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter said today. "Peacekeepers have played and will.....
GTA Police Services Hiring 531 New Officers With McGuinty Government Funding
    New Officers Hired Through Safer Communities - 1,000 Officers Partnership Program TORONTO, Aug. 9 - The Greater Toronto Area's five police services will soon have hired a total of 531 new police officers as a result of the McGuinty government's Safer Communities - 1,000 Officers Partnership program, Community Safety and.....
Media Advisory - Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services to make announcement on policing in the Greater Toronto Area
    TORONTO, Aug. 9 - Monte Kwinter, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister, will provide an update on the McGuinty government's Safer Communities - 1,000 Officers Partnership program. << DATE: Wednesday, August 9, 2006 TIME: 9 a.m. LOCATION: Second Floor Auditorium.....

Tuesday, August 8, 2006
Media Advisory - Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services to make announcement on policing in the Greater Toronto Area
    TORONTO, Aug. 8 - Monte Kwinter, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister, will provide an update on the McGuinty government's Safer Communities - 1,000 Officers Partnership program. << DATE: Wednesday, August 9, 2006 TIME: 9 a.m. LOCATION: Second Floor Auditorium.....

Friday, August 4, 2006
Kingston Hires 10 New Police Officers With McGuinty Government Funding
    New Officers Hired Through Safer Communities - 1,000 Officers Partnership Program KINGSTON, ON, Aug. 4 - The Kingston Police Service will soon have hired a total of 10 new police officers as a result of the McGuinty government's Safer Communities - 1,000 Officers Partnership program, Community Safety and Correctional Servic.....
Ottawa Hires 95 New Police Officers With McGuinty Government Funding
    New Officers Hired Through Safer Communities - 1,000 Officers Partnership Program OTTAWA, Aug. 4 - The Ottawa Police Service will soon have hired a total of 95 new police officers as a result of the McGuinty government's Safer Communities - 1,000 Officers Partnership program, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minis.....
Media Advisory - Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services to make announcement on policing in Kingston
    KINGSTON, ON, Aug. 4 - Monte Kwinter, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister, will provide an update on the McGuinty government's Safer Communities - 1,000 Officers Partnership program. << DATE: Friday, August 4, 2006 TIME: 3 p.m. LOCATION: Council Chambers .....
Media Advisory - Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services to make announcement on policing in Ottawa
    OTTAWA, Aug. 4 - Monte Kwinter, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister, will provide an update on the McGuinty government's Safer Communities - 1,000 Officers Partnership program. << DATE: Friday, August 4, 2006 TIME: 10 a.m. LOCATION: Community Boardroom Ottawa Poli.....

Thursday, August 3rd, 2006
Inquest in the death of Miguel Soto announced
    TORONTO, Aug. 3 - Dr. James Edwards, Regional Supervising Coroner for Toronto East, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Miguel Soto. Mr. Soto, 55, died on September 12, 2003, from injuries sustained when he fell from scaffolding in the course of his work at a construction site. Under the Coroners Act, an inq.....
Inquest in the death of Stephen Novak announced
    TORONTO, Aug. 3 - Dr. James Edwards, Regional Supervising Coroner for Toronto East, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Stephen Novak. Mr. Novak, 50, died on February 20, 2006, at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto after being transferred from the Toronto Jail. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandat.....
Media Advisory - Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services to make announcement on policing in Ottawa
    OTTAWA, Aug. 3 - Monte Kwinter, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister, will provide an update on the McGuinty government's Safer Communities - 1,000 Officers Partnership program. << DATE: Friday, August 4, 2006 TIME: 10 a.m. LOCATION: Community Boardroom Ottawa Poli.....
Media Advisory - Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services to make announcement on policing in Kingston
    KINGSTON, ON, Aug. 3 - Monte Kwinter, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister, will provide an update on the McGuinty government's Safer Communities - 1,000 Officers Partnership program. << DATE: Friday, August 4, 2006 TIME: 3 p.m. LOCATION: Council Chambers .....
Law Giving Communities and Police New Tools to Fight Indoor Marijuana Grow Operations Now in Full Effect
    McGuinty Government On The Side Of Ontario Families Concerned About Crime And Safety OTTAWA, Aug. 3 - Legislation that gives new tools to police, utilities and municipalities to protect Ontario communities from the dangers of marijuana grow operations is now in full effect, said Community Safety and Correctional Services Minist.....
Media Advisory - Legislation to fight indoor marijuana grow operations
    OTTAWA, Aug. 3 - The Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, Monte Kwinter, will make an important announcement about the law designed to help combat marijuana grow operations. << DATE: Thursday, August 3, 2006 TIME: 10 a.m. LOCATION: Ottawa Fire Service Chemical, Biologi.....

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2006
Media Advisory - Legislation to fight indoor marijuana grow operations
    OTTAWA, Aug. 2 - The Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, Monte Kwinter, will make an important announcement about the law designed to help combat marijuana grow operations. << DATE: Thursday, August 3, 2006 TIME: 10 a.m. LOCATION: Ottawa Fire Service Chemical, Biologi.....
Sudbury Hires 14 New Police Officers With McGuinty Government Funding
    << New Officers Hired Through Safer Communities - 1,000 Officers Partnership Program >> SUDBURY, ON, Aug. 2 - The Greater Sudbury Police Service will soon have hired 14 new police officers as a result of the McGuinty government's Safer Communities - 1,000 Officers Partners.....
Media Advisory - Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services to make announcement on policing in Sudbury
    SUDBURY, ON, Aug. 2 - Monte Kwinter, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister, will provide an update on the McGuinty government's Safer Communities - 1,000 Officers Partnership program. << DATE: Wednesday, August 2, 2006 TIME: 10 a.m. LOCATION: Lobby Greater.....

Tuesday, August 1st, 2006
Media Advisory - Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services to make announcement on policing in Sudbury
    SUDBURY, ON, Aug. 1 - Monte Kwinter, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister, will provide an update on the McGuinty government's Safer Communities - 1,000 Officers Partnership program. << DATE: Wednesday, August 2, 2006 TIME: 10 a.m. LOCATION: Lobby Greater.....
Sault Ste. Marie Hires Eight New Police Officers With McGuinty Government Funding
    New Officers Hired Through Safer Communities - 1,000 Officers Partnership Program SAULT STE. MARIE, ON, Aug. 1 - The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service will soon have hired eight new police officers as a result of the McGuinty government's Safer Communities - 1,000 Officers Partnership program, Community Safety and Correctiona.....
Media Advisory - Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services to make announcement on policing in Sault Ste. Marie
    SAULT STE. MARIE, ON, Aug. 1 - Monte Kwinter, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister, will provide an update on the McGuinty government's Safer Communities - 1,000 Officers Partnership program. << DATE: Tuesday, August 1, 2006 TIME: 10 a.m. LOCATION: Training Room.....

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