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Monday, April 30, 2007
McGuinty Government Protecting Kids From Internet Dangers
    New Software And New Funding To Teach Students About Online Safety TORONTO, April 30 - The McGuinty government is taking steps to better protect kids from online predators with a new "Air Dogs" program and funding for the Kids' Internet Safety Alliance, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter and Educa.....
Media Advisory - Ministers Kwinter and Wynne to make Internet safety announcement
    TORONTO, April 30 - Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter and Education Minister Kathleen Wynne will announce funding and a new tool to educate children about Internet safety. << DATE: Monday, April 30, 2007 TIME: 11 a.m. LOCATION: The Divine Infant Catholic School.....

Friday, April 27, 2007
Media Advisory - Ministers Kwinter and Wynne to make Internet safety announcement
    TORONTO, April 27 - Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter and Education Minister Kathleen Wynne will announce funding and a new tool to educate children about Internet safety. << DATE: Monday, April 30, 2007 TIME: 11 a.m. LOCATION: The Divine Infant Catholic School.....

Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Chief Coroner supportive of public inquiry into oversight of Ontario's paediatric forensic pathology system
    TORONTO, April 25 - In response to the government's announcement regarding a public inquiry into the province's paediatric forensic pathology system, Dr. Barry McLellan, Chief Coroner for Ontario has reaffirmed his office's commitment and support for any recommendations to further improve paediatric death investigation in On.....
Inquest into the death of Richard Hoenisch announced
    TORONTO, April 25 - Dr. Bert Lauwers, Regional Supervising Coroner for Toronto West, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Richard Hoenisch. Mr. Hoenisch, 37, died on August 20, 2006, at St. Michael's Hospital, after being transferred from the Toronto West Detention Centre in Rexdale and the William Osle.....

Friday, April 20, 2007
Residents In Leeds County Better Served
    McGuinty Government Investment In New OPP Detachment Will Improve Community Safety LANSDOWNE, ON, April 20 - Residents of Leeds County will be better served with the construction of new quarters for the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment in Lansdowne, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter ann.....
Grenville County Residents Better Served
    McGuinty Government Investment In New OPP Grenville Detachment Will Improve Community Safety PRESCOTT, ON, April 20 - Residents of Grenville County will be better served with the construction of new quarters for the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Prescott, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter an.....
Media Advisory - Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services to open new OPP Detachment in Prescott
    PRESCOTT, ON, April 20 - Monte Kwinter, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister, will take part in the official opening ceremonies of the Grenville OPP Detachment - Prescott Office. << DATE: Friday, April 20, 2007 TIME: 10 a.m. LOCATION: OPP Detachment - Prescott.....
Media Advisory - Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services to open new OPP Detachment in Lansdowne
    LANSDOWNE, ON, April 20 - Monte Kwinter, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister, will take part in the official opening ceremonies of the Thousand Islands OPP Detachment. << DATE: Friday, April 20, 2007 TIME: 2 p.m. LOCATION: OPP Detachment - Thousand Islands 874.....

Thursday, April 19, 2007
Media Advisory - Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services to open new OPP Detachment in Prescott
    PRESCOTT, ON, April 19 - Monte Kwinter, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister, will take part in the official opening ceremonies of the Grenville OPP Detachment - Prescott Office. << DATE: Friday, April 20, 2007 TIME: 10 a.m. LOCATION: OPP Detachment - Prescott.....
Media Advisory - Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services to open new OPP Detachment in Lansdowne
    LANSDOWNE, ON, April 19 - Monte Kwinter, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister, will take part in the official opening ceremonies of the Thousand Islands OPP Detachment. << DATE: Friday, April 20, 2007 TIME: 2 p.m. LOCATION: OPP Detachment - Thousand Islands 874.....
Media Advisory - Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services Monte Kwinter and Attorney General Michael Bryant to respond to announcement by Chief Coroner
    QUEEN'S PARK, April 19 - Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services Monte Kwinter and Attorney General Michael Bryant will respond to an announcement by Chief Coroner for Ontario, Dr. Barry McLellan, regarding a review of cases involving Dr. Charles Smith. << DATE: Thursday, April 19, 2007.....
Media Advisory - Public announcement by Chief Coroner regarding a review of criminally suspicious and homicide cases
    QUEEN'S PARK, April 19 - Chief Coroner for Ontario Dr. Barry McLellan will make a public announcement regarding the review of criminally suspicious and homicide cases where Dr. Charles Smith conducted autopsies or provided opinions. << DATE: Thursday, April 19, 2007 TIME: 4 p.m. LOCATION:.....

Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Media Advisory - Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services Monte Kwinter and Attorney General Michael Bryant to respond to announcement by Chief Coroner
    QUEEN'S PARK, April 18 - Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services Monte Kwinter and Attorney General Michael Bryant will respond to an announcement by Chief Coroner for Ontario, Dr. Barry McLellan, regarding a review of cases involving Dr. Charles Smith. << DATE: Thursday, April 19, 2007.....
Media Advisory - Public announcement by Chief Coroner regarding a review of criminally suspicious and homicide cases
    QUEEN'S PARK, April 18 - Chief Coroner for Ontario Dr. Barry McLellan will make a public announcement regarding the review of criminally suspicious and homicide cases where Dr. Charles Smith conducted autopsies or provided opinions. << DATE: Thursday, April 19, 2007 TIME: 4 p.m. LOCATION:.....

Monday, April 16, 2007
Inquest Into the Death of Leonard Mitchell Postponed
    KINGSTON, ON, April 16 - Dr. Andrew McCallum, Regional Supervising Coroner for Eastern Ontario, today announced that the inquest into the death of Leonard Mitchell has been postponed. Mr. Mitchell, 54, died on September 11, 2006, at the Kingston General Hospital following a transfer from the Bath Institution. Under the Coroners Act,.....
Inquest Into the Death of Gassim Elsiddiq Announced
    TORONTO, April 16 - Dr. Bert Lauwers, Regional Supervising Coroner for Toronto West, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Gassim Elsiddiq. Mr. Elsiddiq, 37, died on March 11, 2006, at the Toronto West Detention Centre in Rexdale. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandatory when a person dies while in cu.....

Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Inquest Into the Death of John Marskell Announced
    TORONTO, April 4 - Dr. Jim Edwards, Regional Supervising Coroner for Toronto East, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of John Marskell. Mr. Marskell, 59, died on November 29, 2006, at the William Osler Health Centre, Etobicoke site, following a transfer from the Toronto West Detention Centre in Rexdale. Unde.....

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2007
Inquest into the death of Mate (Mike) Grgas announced
    TORONTO, April 3 - Dr. William J. Lucas, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Mate (Mike) Grgas. Mr. Grgas, 61, died September 12, 2005, as a result of injuries sustained after a steel bin fell on him while working on a construction site. Under the Coroners.....

Friday, March 30, 2007
Hearing In The Deaths Of Ricardo Wesley And Jamie Goodwin Announced
    TORONTO, March 30 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner of Inquests, today announced further details regarding the inquest into the deaths of Ricardo Wesley and Jamie Goodwin. Mr. Wesley and Mr. Goodwin, both 20, died following a fire at the police holding facility in Kashechewan First Nation on January 8, 2006. The inquest will.....
Dufferin County Residents Better Served
    McGuinty Government Investment In New OPP Detachment Will Improve Community Safety DUFFERIN COUNTY, ON, March 30 - Residents of Dufferin County will be better served with the acquisition of new quarters for the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment there, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter an.....

Thursday, March 29, 2007
Inquest into the death of Leonard Mitchell announced
    KINGSTON, ON, March 29 - Dr. Andrew McCallum, Regional Supervising Coroner for Eastern Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Leonard Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell, 54, died on September 11, 2006, at the Kingston General Hospital following a transfer from the Bath Institution. Under the Coroners Act, an inq.....

Friday, March 23, 2007
Inquest into the death of Mark Barber announced
    TORONTO, March 23 - Dr. Bert Lauwers, Regional Supervising Coroner for Toronto West, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Mark Barber. Mr. Barber, 46, died on February 17, 2006, at the Humber River Regional Hospital, Finch site, following a transfer from the Toronto West Detention Centre in Rexdale. Under.....

Thursday, March 22, 2007
Inquest into the death of Rinchen Tsering Khedup announced
    TORONTO, March 22 - Dr. Jim Edwards, Regional Supervising Coroner for Toronto East, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Rinchen Tsering Khedup. Mr. Khedup, 25, died at the William Osler Health Centre, Etobicoke site, on April 18, 2005, following a transfer from the Toronto West Detention Centre in Rexdale......

Monday, March 19, 2007
Inquest into the death of Lee Nugent announced
    KINGSTON, ON, March 19 - Dr. Andrew McCallum, Regional Supervising Coroner for Eastern Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Lee Nugent. Mr. Nugent, 45, died on August 25, 2006, at the Kingston General Hospital following a transfer from the Collins Bay Institution. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest.....
Inquest Into The Death Of Albert Weaver Announced
    ST. CATHARINES, ON, March 19 - Dr. David Eden, Regional Supervising Coroner for Niagara, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Albert Weaver. Mr. Weaver, 61, died on September 17, 2004, at the Hamilton General Hospital following an accident while working on a construction site in Hagersville. Under the Coron.....

Monday, March 12, 2007
New date for inquest into the death of Harvey Barkman announced
    TORONTO, March 12 - Dr. Bert Lauwers, Regional Supervising Coroner for Toronto West, today announced the date for the inquest into 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.....

Friday, March 9, 2007
Inquest into the death of Steven Johnson announced
    GUELPH, ON, March 9 - Dr. David H. Evans, Acting Regional Supervising Coroner for Central West Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Steven Johnson. Mr. Johnson, 38, died at the Milton District Hospital on July 14, 2006, while an inmate of the Maplehurst Correctional Complex. Under the Coroners Act,.....
Change of location for inquest into the death of youth while in custody
    TORONTO, March 9 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner of Inquests, today announced a change in location for the inquest into the death of a youth who died while in custody in Burlington. The youth died on August 23, 2003, at the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital while in the custody of Halton Regional Police. Under the Coroners Act.....

Thursday, March 8, 2007
New OPP Forensic Identification Unit Under Construction
    New Facility Will Add Significantly To The Fight Against Crime In Southwestern Ontario TILLSONBURG, ON, March 8 - Construction of a new Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Forensic Identification Unit in Tillsonburg is underway, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter announced today. "The McGuinty gov.....

Monday, March 5, 2007
Province Seeks Public's Input On New Rules For Private Security Professionals
    New Standards Would Better Protect The Public And Modernize Licensing And Training TORONTO, March 5 - The public is being asked to comment on new licensing and training rules for private security and investigative services professionals, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services Monte Kwinter announced today. ".....

Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Ottawa Probation And Parole Officer Honoured For Exceptional Achievement
    Awards Recognize Courageous And Humanitarian Contributions To The Community QUEEN'S PARK, Feb. 28 - Ottawa resident Dalila Boukhaloua is receiving the Minister's Award for Humanitarian Service from Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services Monte Kwinter at a ceremony in Hamilton tomorrow. Boukhaloua is one.....
Guelph Correctional Officer And Scheduling Officer Honoured For Exceptional Achievement
    Awards Recognize Courageous And Humanitarian Contributions To The Community QUEEN'S PARK, Feb. 28 - Guelph resident Gino Santi is receiving the Minister's Award for Exceptional Bravery and Guelph resident Frederick Tucker is receiving the Minister's Award for Contribution to the Field of Corrections from Minister of.....
Smiths Falls Correctional Officer Honoured For Exceptional Achievement
    Awards Recognize Courageous And Humanitarian Contributions To The Community QUEEN'S PARK, Feb. 28 - Smiths Falls resident Ray Renaud is receiving the Minister's Award for Exceptional Bravery from Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services Monte Kwinter at a ceremony in Hamilton tomorrow. Renaud is one of fiv.....
Toronto Probation And Parole Officer Honoured For Exceptional Achievement
    Awards Recognize Courageous And Humanitarian Contributions To The Community QUEEN'S PARK, Feb. 28 - Toronto resident Rosita Meikle is receiving the Minister's Award for Humanitarian Service from Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services Monte Kwinter at a ceremony in Hamilton tomorrow. Meikle is one of five.....
Correctional Services Employees Honoured for Exceptional Achievement
    Awards Recognize Courageous And Humanitarian Contributions To The Community QUEEN'S PARK, Feb. 28 - Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services Monte Kwinter will present awards to five correctional services employees at a ceremony in Hamilton tomorrow. The Minister's Awards for Exceptional Achievement honour.....

Monday, February 26, 2007
New date for inquest into the death of Sarah McCarthy announced
    TORONTO, Feb. 26 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner of Inquests, today announced that a new date has been set for the inquest into 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. McC.....

Friday, February 23, 2007
Inquest Into The Death Of Robert Hatton Announced
    KINGSTON, ON, Feb. 23 - Dr. Andrew McCallum, Regional Supervising Coroner for Eastern Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Robert Clifford Hatton. Mr. Hatton, 46, died on June 8, 2003, at the General Site of the Ottawa Hospital following a transfer from the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre. Under.....

Monday, February 19, 2007
New date for inquest into the death of Norman McGhee announced
    TORONTO, Feb. 19 - Dr. William Lucas, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central Ontario, today announced that a new date has been set for the inquest into the death of Norman McGhee. Mr. McGhee, 43, died April 9, 2005, as a result of injuries sustained while working on a construction site at a hydro-electrical transformer station in.....
Inquest into the death of Christopher Olinskie announced
    KINGSTON, ON, Feb. 19 - Dr. Andrew McCallum, Regional Supervising Coroner for Eastern Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Christopher Olinskie. Mr. Olinskie, 30, died on January 7, 2006, at the Kingston General Hospital following a transfer from the Kingston Penitentiary. Under the Coroners Act,.....

Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Construction Starts On State-Of-The-Art OPP Forensic Identification Unit
    New Facility Will Add Significantly To The Fight Against Crime In Northern Ontario SAULT STE. MARIE, ON, Feb. 13 - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Forensic Identification Unit in Sault Ste. Marie is being built as part of the McGuinty government's $50-million investment in new facilities for front-line police officers,.....
Media Advisory - Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services to kick off construction of new OPP Forensic Identification Unit in Sault Ste. Marie
    SAULT STE. MARIE, ON, Feb. 13 - Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter and David Orazietti, MPP, Sault Ste. Marie will take part in the official groundbreaking ceremony of the OPP Forensic Identification Unit in Sault Ste. Marie. << DATE: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 TIME: 11 a.m......

Monday, February 12, 2007
Media Advisory - Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services to kick off construction of new OPP Forensic Identification Unit in Sault Ste. Marie
    SAULT STE. MARIE, ON, Feb. 12 - Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter and David Orazietti, MPP, Sault Ste. Marie will take part in the official groundbreaking ceremony of the OPP Forensic Identification Unit in Sault Ste. Marie. << DATE: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 TIME: 11 a.m......

Wednesday, February 7, 2007
McGuinty Government Committed To Child Protection Strategy
    Crime Stoppers To Operate Child Victim Tip Referral Line TORONTO, Feb. 7 - As the province marks February 7 as "Safer Internet Day," the McGuinty government is funding the Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers' Child Victim Tip Referral Line as part of the strategy to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation on the.....

Monday, February 5, 2007
Inquest into the death of Robert Bonneau announced
    TORONTO, Feb. 5 - Dr. Bert Lauwers, Regional Supervising Coroner for Toronto West, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Robert Bonneau. Mr. Bonneau, 43, died on April 2, 2005, at St. Michael's Hospital, following a transfer from the Toronto Jail. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandatory when a pe.....
Inquest Into the Death of Aleksandar Scapec Announced
    TORONTO, Feb. 5 - Dr. William Lucas, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Aleksandar Scapec. Mr. Scapec, 28, died December 2, 2005, as a result of injuries sustained while working at a construction site in South Caledon. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is.....
Inquest into the death of Norman McGhee announced
    TORONTO, Feb. 5 - Dr. William Lucas, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Norman McGhee. Mr. McGhee, 43, died April 9, 2005, as a result of injuries sustained while working on a construction site at a hydro-electrical transformer station in Cooksville. Under.....

Thursday, February 1st, 2007
Inquest into the death of Christopher Brzezicki announced
    TORONTO, Feb. 1 - Dr. William Lucas, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Christopher Brzezicki. Mr. Brzezicki, 27, died July 18, 2003, as a result of injuries sustained while working at a construction site in Whitby. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is ma.....
Nottawasaga Residents Better Served
    McGuinty Government Investment In New OPP Detachment Will Improve Community Safety BEETON, ON, Feb. 1 - Residents of Nottawasaga will be better served following the development of a new Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment in Beeton, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter announced today. "O.....
Bruce Peninsula Residents Better Served
    McGuinty Government Investment In New OPP Detachment Will Improve Community Safety WIARTON, ON, Feb. 1 - Residents of Bruce Peninsula will be better served following the construction of a new Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment in Wiarton, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter announced today......

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