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Wednesday, October 31, 2007
New date for inquest into the death of Elaine MacIvor announced
    ST. CATHARINES, ON, Oct. 31 - Dr. David Eden, Regional Supervising Coroner for Niagara, today announced that the inquest into the death of Elaine MacIvor is now scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. on November 2, 2007, at the John Sopinka Courthouse, 45 Main Street East, Hamilton. Ms. MacIvor, 29, died on July 19, 2002, after falling from.....

Thursday, October 18, 2007
New date for inquest into the death of Leslie Lovasz announced
    BRAMPTON, ON, Oct. 18 - Dr. William Lucas, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central Ontario, today announced a new date for the inquest into the death of Leslie Lovasz. Mr. Lovasz, 71, died on December 16, 2004, from injuries received when he fell from an elevated mobile platform. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandatory when.....
New date for inquest into the death of David William Campsall announced
    BRAMPTON, ON, Oct. 18 - Dr. William Lucas, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central Ontario, today announced a new date for the inquest into the death of David Campsall. Mr. Campsall, 40, died on May 6, 2006, at the Lennox and Addington County General Hospital following a transfer from the Quinte Detention Centre in Napanee. Under.....
Inquest into the death of youth to resume
    HAMILTON, ON, Oct. 18 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Chief Coroner for Ontario, today announced that the inquest into the death of a youth who died in Burlington will resume on October 22, 2007. The youth died on August 23, 2003, at the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital. The inquest will examine the circumstances of the youth's death and.....

Thursday, October 11, 2007
Inquest into the death of Ronald Gagne announced
    GUELPH, ON, Oct. 11 - Dr. David H. Evans, Acting Regional Supervising Coroner for Central West Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Ronald Gagne. Mr. Gagne, 21, died on November 22, 2006, at the Halton Healthcare Services, Milton site, following a transfer from the Maplehurst Correctional Complex......

Thursday, September 27, 2007
Inquest into the death of Stephane Michaud announced
    KINGSTON, ON, Sept. 27 - Dr. Andrew McCallum, Regional Supervising Coroner for Eastern Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Stephane Michaud. Mr. Michaud, 43, died on June 5, 2005, at the Ottawa Hospital General Campus following an altercation while in custody at the Ottawa International Airport......

Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Inquest into the death of Leslie Lovasz announced
    BRAMPTON, ON, Sept. 26 - Dr. William Lucas, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Leslie Lovasz. Mr. Lovasz, 71, died on December 16, 2004, from injuries received when he fell from an elevated mobile platform. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandatory.....
Inquest into the death of Sean Trudeau announced
    TORONTO, Sept. 26 - Dr. Jim Edwards, Regional Supervising Coroner for Toronto East, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Sean Trudeau. Mr. Trudeau, 20, died on April 14, 2006, from injuries received while in custody. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandatory when a person dies while in custody. Th.....
New date for inquest into the death of Albert Weaver announced
    ST. CATHARINES, ON, Sept. 26 - Dr. David Eden, Regional Supervising Coroner for Niagara, today announced that a new date has been set for the inquest into the death of Albert Weaver. Mr. Weaver, 61, died on September 17, 2004, from injuries received while working on a construction site in Hagersville. Under the Coroners Act, an inqu.....

Monday, September 24, 2007
Inquest into the death of Gerard Glen Barnes announced
    LONDON, ON, Sept. 24 - Dr. Jack Stanborough, Regional Supervising Coroner for Southwestern Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Glen Barnes. Mr. Barnes, 40, died on November 16, 2005, from injuries received during the course of his employment at a construction site in Owen Sound. Under the Coroners.....

Friday, September 21, 2007
Inquest into the death of Deborah Dennison announced
    TORONTO, Sept. 21 - Dr. Bert Lauwers, Regional Supervising Coroner for Toronto West, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Deborah Dennison. Ms. Dennison, 46, died on September 22, 2002, at the Toronto West Detention Centre in Rexdale. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandatory when a person dies while.....
Inquest into the death of Mykhaylo Yakymovych announced
    TORONTO, Sept. 21 - Dr. Bert Lauwers, Regional Supervising Coroner for Toronto West, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Mykhaylo Yakymovych. Mr. Yakymovych, 33, died on May 17, 2004, at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre from injuries sustained in an accident on a construction site at a private residen.....

Tuesday, September 18, 2007
New location for the inquest into the death of Augusto Cesar Mejia Solis
    TORONTO, Sept. 18 - Due to a building maintenance issue at the Toronto Coroners Courts located at 15 Grosvenor Street, the inquest into the death of Augusto Cesar Mejia Solis will be relocated to the courts at 393 University Avenue, 19th Floor, Toronto. The inquest will reconvene at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 25, 2007. Mr......

Monday, September 17, 2007
Inquest into the death of Albert Viscount announced
    ST. CATHARINES, ON, Sept. 17 - Dr. David Eden, Regional Supervising Coroner for Niagara, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Albert Viscount. Mr. Viscount, 36, died on June 5, 2004, at a halfway house in Hamilton. The inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding the death and the inquest jury may.....
Inquest into the death of Douglas Kevin Black announced
    BRAMPTON, ON, Sept. 17 - Dr. William Lucas, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Douglas Kevin Black. Mr. Black, 49, died September 9, 2006, from injuries received during the course of his employment at a construction site. Under the Coroners Act, an inques.....

Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Inquest into the death of Sean McDonald announced
    KINGSTON, ON, Sept. 12 - Dr. Andrew McCallum, Regional Supervising Coroner for Eastern Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Sean McDonald. Mr. McDonald, 34, died on April 1, 2007, while an inmate at the Kingston Penitentiary. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest must be held into the death of any per.....
Inquest into the death of Sydney Clarke announced
    KINGSTON, ON, Sept. 12 - Dr. Andrew McCallum, Regional Supervising Coroner for Eastern Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Sydney Clarke. Mr. Clarke, 63, died on July 14, 2006, at the Kingston Penitentiary following a transfer from the Warkworth Institution in Campbellford. Under the Coroners Act,.....

Monday, September 10, 2007
Inquest into the death of Bogdan Malek announced
    GUELPH, ON, Sept. 10 - Dr. David H. Evans, Acting Regional Supervising Coroner for Central West Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Bogdan Malek. Mr. Malek, 48, died in hospital on October 29, 2004, from injuries sustained while working on a construction site. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is.....
Inquest into the death of Dirk Richard Mulder announced
    GUELPH, ON, Sept. 10 - Dr. David H. Evans, Acting Regional Supervising Coroner for Central West Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Dirk Richard Mulder. Mr. Mulder, 62, died on September 19, 2006, at the Milton District Hospital after being transferred from the Maplehurst Correctional Complex in.....

Friday, September 7, 2007
Ontario appoints Chief Coroner
    Deputy Chief Coroner Of Inquests Named To Post TORONTO, Sept. 7 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Ontario's deputy chief coroner of inquests, has been appointed chief coroner for the province, effective September 17, 2007, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter announced today. The appointment is for a period of.....

Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Inquest into the death of Mathieu Lauzon to be announced
    LONDON, ON, Sept. 4 - Dr. Jack Stanborough, Regional Supervising Coroner for Southwestern Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Mathieu Lauzon. Mr. Lauzon, 18, died on October 16, 2003, of injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle while in the custody of the Barrie Police Service. Under th.....
McGuinty Government Funds Provincial Strategy To Protect Children From Internet Crimes
    Provincial Strategy Fights Sexual Abuse And Exploitation Of Children TORONTO, Sept. 4 - The McGuinty government has invested $738,000 in its coordinated two-year provincial strategy to fight Internet crimes against children, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter and Attorney General Michael Bryant said.....

Friday, August 31, 2007
McGuinty Government To Put Roadside Zoos On Tighter Leash
    Stronger Animal Protection Legislation And Stiffer Penalties Needed TORONTO, Aug. 31 - The McGuinty government is moving to better protect animals by cracking down on the people who abuse them, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter announced today. "Ontarians expect better protection for animals again.....
Media Advisory - McGuinty government to announce new animal protection measures
    TORONTO, Aug. 31 - Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter and Willowdale MPP David Zimmer will make an important announcement concerning animal safety in Ontario. << DATE: Friday, August 31, 2007 TIME: 10 a.m. LOCATION: Toronto Zoo African Savanna (Simba Sa.....

Thursday, August 30, 2007
Media Advisory - McGuinty government to announce new animal protection measures
    TORONTO, Aug. 30 - Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter and Willowdale MPP David Zimmer will make an important announcement concerning animal safety in Ontario. << DATE: Friday, August 31, 2007 TIME: 10 a.m. LOCATION: Toronto Zoo African Savanna (Simba Sa.....

Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Inquest into the death of Chad Lamond announced
    PETERBOROUGH, ON Aug. 29 - Dr. Peter Clark, Regional Supervising Coroner for North East Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Chad Lamond. Mr. Lamond, 20, died on March 7, 2002, from injuries received while working at the Creighton Mine in Sudbury. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandatory whe.....

Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Inquest into the death of David William Campsall announced
    KINGSTON, ON, Aug. 28 - Dr. Andrew McCallum, Regional Supervising Coroner for Eastern Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of David Campsall. Mr. Campsall, 40, died on May 6, 2006, at the Lennox and Addington County General Hospital following a transfer from the Quinte Detention Centre in Napanee. Und.....
Hearst Residents Better Served By New OPP Detachment
    McGuinty Government Investment In New Facility Will Improve Community Safety HEARST, ON, Aug. 28 - Residents of Hearst will be better served with the completion of new quarters for the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter announced today. "We are commi.....
Hornepayne Residents Better Served By New OPP Detachment
    McGuinty Government Investment In New Building Will Improve Community Safety HORNEPAYNE, ON, Aug. 28 - Residents of Hornepayne will be better served with the construction of new quarters for the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter announced today. "We.....

Thursday, August 23, 2007
New Law Sets Stricter Standards For Private Security Industry
    First Significant Change To Private Security Industry In Ontario Since 1966 TORONTO, Aug. 23 - New legislation comes into effect today that will make Ontarians safer through stricter regulation of the private security industry, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter said. "We need to make sure tha.....

Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Inquest into the death of Augusto Cesar Mejia Solis announced
    TORONTO, Aug. 21 - Dr. Jim Edwards, Regional Supervising Coroner for Toronto East, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Augusto Cesar Mejia Solis. Mr. Solis, 27, died on December 8, 2003, from injuries sustained following the collapse of the Uptown Theatre. At the time of the collapse, the theatre was under.....
Inquest into the death of Stephen Earley announced
    KINGSTON, ON, Aug. 21 - Dr. Andrew McCallum, Regional Supervising Coroner for Eastern Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Stephen Earley. Mr. Earley, 28, died on November 21, 2005, while an inmate at the Joyceville Institution. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest must be held into the death of any.....

Thursday, August 16, 2007
Inquest into the death of O'Brien Christopher-Reid announced
    TORONTO, Aug. 16 - Dr. Bert Lauwers, Regional Supervising Coroner for Toronto West, today announced the date of the inquest into the death of O'Brien Christopher-Reid. Mr. Christopher-Reid, 26, died on June 13, 2004, while in the custody of the Toronto Police Service. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandatory when a person.....
Inquest into the death of Keigo White announced
    TORONTO, Aug. 16 - Dr. Bert Lauwers, Regional Supervising Coroner for Toronto West, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Keigo White. Mr. White, 40, died on January 6, 2007, in the hospital after being transferred from the Toronto Jail. The inquest jury will hear evidence regarding the circumstances lead.....
McGuinty Government Supports Emergency Workers on the Job
    Mandatory Blood Testing Speeds Up Results, Provides Peace Of Mind TORONTO, Aug. 16 - The McGuinty government is protecting emergency workers who may have been exposed to bloodborne illnesses on the job, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter said today. "We want to do everything we can to protect those.....

Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Backgrounder - McGuinty Government expands crackdown on dangerous drivers, street racing
    TORONTO, Aug. 15 - The McGuinty government is expanding its crackdown on street racing and dangerous driving. The government will invest $2 million in an additional Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) aircraft, surveillance equipment and staff to support the OPP's Provincial Highway Traffic Safety Program. Public Concern Over Traf.....

Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Inquest into the death of Michael Hipson announced
    LONDON, ON, Aug. 14 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner of Inquests, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Michael Hipson. Mr. Hipson, 42, died January 23, 2006, from injuries received during the course of his employment at a construction site in Elgin County. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mand.....
Inquest into the death of James Sandford announced
    LONDON, ON, Aug. 14 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner of Inquests, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of James Sandford. Mr. Sandford, 30, died March 30, 2005, from injuries received during the course of his employment at a construction site in London. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandatory.....
Inquest into the death of Michael Elias Keating announced
    TORONTO, Aug. 14 - Dr. William Lucas, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Michael Elias Keating. Mr. Keating, 31, died August 5, 2005, from injuries sustained when he fell through an uncovered opening on a construction site. Under the Coroners Act, an inque.....

Monday, August 13, 2007
Inquest Into The Death Of Tim Okongo Announced
    PETERBOROUGH, ON, Aug. 13 - Dr. Peter Clark, Regional Supervising Coroner for North East Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Tim Okongo. Mr. Okongo, 18, drowned on August 3, 2006, while attending a camp on the Madawaska River near Palmer Rapids. The inquest will examine the circumstances surroundi.....
Date Of Inquest Into The Deaths of Lori Dupont And Marc Daniel Announced
    TORONTO, Aug. 13 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner of Inquests, today announced the date for the inquest into the deaths of Ms. Lori Dupont and Dr. Marc Daniel. Ms. Dupont, 36, was a nurse at Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital in Windsor when she died on November 12, 2005. Dr. Daniel, 50, was an anaesthesiologist at the same hospital.....
McGuinty Government Cracks Down On Crime In London
    Initiatives Target Guns And Gangs, Organized Crime And Illegal Drugs LONDON, ON, Aug. 13 - London residents are safer today as a result of the McGuinty government's investments to target guns, gangs and organized crime, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter said today. "This investment will go.....
Inquest into the death of Jesse Ingleton announced
    ST. CATHARINES, ON, Aug. 13 - Dr. David Eden, Regional Supervising Coroner for Niagara, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Jesse Ingleton. Mr. Ingleton, 29, died on October 19, 2004, when the equipment he was operating toppled into a ditch while he was working at a construction site in Hamilton. Under the.....

Thursday, August 9, 2007
McGuinty Government Salutes The Courage And Sacrifice Of Peacekeepers Involved In Police Operations
    Province Marks Third Peacekeepers' Day TORONTO, Aug. 9 - The sacrifice and work of Ontarians involved in peacekeeping operations should be honoured each day and deserves our admiration, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter said today. "Canadian peacekeepers play an important global role in resto.....

Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Inquest into the death of Kenneth Flayler announced
    ST. CATHARINES, ON, Aug. 7 - Dr. David Eden, Regional Supervising Coroner for Niagara, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Kenneth Flayler. Mr. Flayler, 36, died in Hamilton on January 18, 2006, while working at a construction site at Dofasco. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandatory when a worker.....

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