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Wednesday, January 21, 2009
New date and presiding coroner for inquest into the death of Robert Allan Haverlock announced
    TORONTO, Jan. 21 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner for Inquests, today announced that a new date has been set for the inquest into the death of Robert Allan Haverlock. Mr. Haverlock, 41, died on October 28, 2007, at the Toronto West Detention Centre in Rexdale. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandatory when a person di.....
Revised date for inquest into the death of Roger Dalton announced
    THUNDER BAY, ON, Jan. 21 - Dr. David Eden, Regional Supervising Coroner for North Region, Thunder Bay Office, today announced that a new date has been set for the inquest into the death of Roger Dalton. Mr. Dalton, 60, died on September 10, 2007, at the Bingham Memorial Hospital in Matheson following a transfer from the Monteith Corr.....

Friday, January 16, 2009
New date for the inquest into the death of Larry Winters
    KINGSTON, ON, Jan. 16 - Dr. Roger Skinner, Regional Supervising Coroner, East Region, Kingston Office, today announced a new date for the inquest into the death of Larry Winters. Mr. Winters, 48, died August 18, 2005, from injuries sustained during the course of his work at a construction site in Winchester. Under the Coroners Act,.....
Inquest into the death of Mathew McLean announced
    KINGSTON, ON, Jan. 16 - Dr. Roger Skinner, Regional Supervising Coroner, East Region, Kingston Office, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Mathew McLean. Mr. McLean, 32, died on June 9, 2008, at the Kingston General Hospital following a transfer from the Kingston Penitentiary. Under the Coroners Act, an in.....
Inquest into the death of Robert Nesbitt announced
    THUNDER BAY, ON, Jan. 16 - Dr. David Eden, Regional Supervising Coroner for North Region, Thunder Bay Office, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Robert Nesbitt. Mr. Nesbitt, 57, died on March 6, 2006, from injuries received during the course of his employment at the Stobie Mine in Sudbury. Under the Corone.....
Inquest into the death of Ronald Fagan announced
    THUNDER BAY, ON, Jan. 16 - Dr. David Eden, Regional Supervising Coroner for North Region, Thunder Bay Office, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Ronald Fagan. Mr. Fagan, 21, died on September 27, 2007, while in custody at the Thunder Bay Jail. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandatory when a person.....
Inquest into the death of Christopher Green announced
    TORONTO, Jan. 16 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner for Inquests, today announced the date for the inquest into the death of Christopher Green. Mr. Green, 31, died on November 2, 2004, while in custody of the Hamilton Police Service. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandatory when a person dies while in custody. The.....
Inquest into the death of Reggie Bushie postponed
    TORONTO, Jan. 16 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner for Inquests, today announced that the inquest into the death of Reggie Bushie, previously scheduled to begin on January 19, 2009, has been postponed. The body of Reggie, 15, was recovered from the McIntyre River in Thunder Bay on November 1, 2007. He had last been seen alive.....

Thursday, January 8, 2009
New date for inquest into the death of Roger Dalton announced
    THUNDER BAY, ON, Jan. 8 - Dr. David Eden, Regional Supervising Coroner for North Region, Thunder Bay Office, today announced a new date for the inquest into the death of Roger Dalton. Mr. Dalton, 60, died on September 10, 2007, at the Bingham Memorial Hospital in Matheson, following a transfer from the Monteith Correctional Complex......

Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Inquest into the death of Douglas Harrison announced
    TORONTO, Jan. 7 - Dr. Jack Stanborough, Regional Supervising Coroner for West Region, St. Catharines Office, today announced the date for the inquest into the death of Douglas Harrison. Mr. Harrison, 61, died on September 16, 2007, at the Hamilton General Hospital, following a transfer from the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre......
Inquest into the death of Normand Ruel announced
    KINGSTON, ON, Jan. 7 - Dr. Roger Skinner, Regional Supervising Coroner for East Region, Kingston Office, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Normand Ruel. Mr. Ruel, 74, died on May 11, 2007, from injuries received during the course of his employment at a construction site in Ottawa. Under the Coroners Act,.....

Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Inquest into the death of Jeffrey George Black correction
    TORONTO, Jan. 6 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner for Inquests, today announced a correction with respect to the age of Jeffrey George Black. Mr. Black, 21, died on October 18, 2005, at The Scarborough Hospital, Grace Campus, following an altercation with York Regional Police. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandatory.....
Inquest into the death of Darin Fournier announced
    TORONTO, Jan. 6 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner for Inquests, today announced the date for the inquest into the death of Darin Fournier. Mr. Fournier, 40, died on February 12, 2006, at the Hamilton General Hospital, after being taken into police custody. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandatory when a person dies wh.....

Monday, January 5, 2009
Inquest into the death of Jeffrey George Black announced
    BRAMPTON, ON, Jan. 5 - Dr. William J. Lucas, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central Region, Brampton Office, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Jeffrey George Black. Mr. Black, 18, died on October 18, 2005, at The Scarborough Hospital, Grace Campus, following an altercation with York Regional Police. Und.....

Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Inquest into the death of Sara Carlin announced
    TORONTO, Dec. 24 - Dr. Andrew McCallum, Chief Coroner for Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Sara Carlin. Ms. Carlin, 18, died on May 6, 2007, at her residence in Oakville. The inquest will focus on the role of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor antidepressants in teenage suicides. The inqu.....

Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Inquest into the death of Helmuth Buxbaum announced
    PETERBOROUGH, ON, Dec. 23 - Dr. Peter Clark, Regional Supervising Coroner for East Region, Peterborough Office, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Helmuth Buxbaum. Mr. Buxbaum, 68, died on November 1, 2007, at the Kingston General Hospital following a transfer from the Warkworth Institution in Campbellford.....
New date and location for inquest into the deaths of Jared Osidacz and Andrew Osidacz
    TORONTO, Dec. 23 - Dr. David Evans, Acting Regional Supervising Coroner for Central Region, Toronto West Office, today announced the date and location of the inquest into the deaths of Jared Osidacz and Andrew Osidacz. Jared, 8, died on March 18, 2006, in Brantford of stab wounds inflicted by his father, Andrew Osidacz, 41. Mr. Osida.....

Tuesday, December 16, 2008
New date and location for inquest into the deaths of Ricardo Wesley and Jamie Goodwin announced
    TORONTO, Dec. 16 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner for Inquests, today announced the new date and location for the inquest into the deaths of Ricardo Wesley and Jamie Goodwin. Mr. Wesley, 22, and Mr. Goodwin, 20, died on January 8, 2006, following a fire at the police holding facility in Kashechewan First Nation. Under the.....

Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Inquest into the death of Dallas Bourque announced
    ST. CATHARINES, ON, Dec. 9 - Dr. Jack Stanborough, Regional Supervising Coroner for West Region, St. Catharines Office, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Dallas Bourque. Mr. Bourque, 21, died on January 16, 2007, at the Hamilton General Hospital, following a transfer from the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention.....

Friday, December 5, 2008
Better Monitoring Of Sex Offenders
    McGuinty Government Amends Christopher's Law To Improve Community Safety TORONTO, Dec. 5 - NEWS Starting today, changes to Ontario's Sex Offender Registry will enable police to better monitor sex offenders and keep Ontario communities safer. Under the amendments to Christopher's Law (http://www.mcscs.jus......

Thursday, December 4, 2008
Inquest into the death of James Maltar postponed
    GUELPH, ON, Dec. 4 - Dr. Dirk Huyer, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central Region, Guelph Office, today announced that the inquest into the death of James Maltar has been postponed. Mr. Maltar, 45, died September 18, 2005, while in the custody of the Ontario Provincial Police Port Credit Detachment. Under the Coroners Act, an inq.....

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008
Inquest into the death of Roger Dalton postponed
    THUNDER BAY, ON, Dec. 3 - Dr. David Eden, Regional Supervising Coroner for North Region, Thunder Bay Office, today announced that the inquest into the death of Roger Dalton has been postponed. Mr. Dalton, 60, died on September 10, 2007, at the Bingham Memorial Hospital in Matheson following a transfer from the Monteith Correctional.....
Inquest into the death of Jacy Pierre announced
    THUNDER BAY, ON, Dec. 3 - Dr. David S. Eden, Regional Supervising Coroner for North Region, Thunder Bay Office, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Jacy Pierre. Mr. Pierre, 27, died on October 27, 2007, at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, following a transfer from the Thunder Bay District.....

Monday, December 1st, 2008
Location for inquest into the death of Reggie Bushie announced
    TORONTO, Dec. 1 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner for Inquests, today announced a location for the inquest into the death of Reggie Bushie. The body of Reggie, 15, was recovered from the McIntyre River in Thunder Bay on November 1, 2007. The youth had last been seen alive at the riverside on October 26, 2007. The inquest.....
Inquest into the death of Larry Winters postponed
    KINGSTON, ON, Dec. 1 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner for Inquests, today announced that the inquest into the death of Larry Winters has been postponed. Mr. Winters, 48, died August 18, 2005, from injuries sustained during the course of his employment at a construction site in Winchester. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest.....
Date for inquest into the death of Eyobell Emun announced
    TORONTO, Dec. 1 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner for Inquests today announced that a date has been set for the inquest into the death of Eyobell Emun. Eyobell, 6, died following an incident at a day camp in Middlesex County in London on July 24, 2006. The inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding Eyobell's.....

Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Inquest into the death of Ronald Gates announced
    GUELPH, ON, Nov. 26 - Dr. Dirk Huyer, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central Region, Guelph Office, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Ronald Gates. Mr. Gates, 85, died on October 12, 2006, at the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital in Burlington. Mr. Gates was in custody of the Maplehurst Correctional Compl.....
Inquest into the death of Larry Winters announced
    KINGSTON, ON, Nov. 26 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner for Inquests, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Larry Winters. Mr. Winters, 48, died August 18, 2005, from injuries received during the course of his employment at a construction site in Winchester. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mand.....

Friday, November 21, 2008
Heroic Firefighters And Police Officers Receive Province's Top Honours
    Lieutenant Governor Awards Medals For Bravery TORONTO, Nov. 21 - NEWS Four firefighters and six police officers are the recipients of Ontario's top honours for bravery. Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Honourable David C. Onley (http://www.lt.gov.on.ca/En/home.htm) invested the recipients with medals at a Queen.....
Canadian Forces Plane to Airlift Supplies
    Mock Emergency Exercise In Full Swing In Thunder Bay TORONTO, Nov. 21 - NEWS Rescue equipment, supplies, personnel, and search and rescue dogs will be airlifted via a Canadian Forces transport airplane from Toronto to Thunder Bay as part of the largest emergency response exercise held in recent Canadian history. Exercis.....

Thursday, November 20, 2008
Media Advisory - Joint Information Centre established in Thunder Bay
    THUNDER BAY, ON, Nov. 20 - All media and public information activities around exercise Trillium Response, the province's mock emergency exercise, will be coordinated from the Joint Information Centre (JIC) set up in Thunder Bay's Marina Park. The JIC is staffed by representatives from all levels of government and other partners.....
Media Advisory - Giant Forces Plane Takes Part in Mock Disaster
    << Provincial Teams, Supplies, Search and Rescue Dogs Deployed to Thunder Bay >> TORONTO, Nov. 20 - Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services Rick Bartolucci will be joined by Brigadier General Gary Stafford from the Canadian Forces and various federal, provincial and municipal officials to.....

Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Media Advisory - Lieutenant Governor of Ontario to award bravery medals
    TORONTO, Nov. 19 - The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and Rick Bartolucci, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, will recognize 10 Ontario firefighters and police officers for acts of exceptional bravery and courage. << Date: Friday, November 21, 2008 Time:.....
Inquest into the death of Adam Steele announced
    TORONTO, Nov. 19 - Dr. David Evans, A/Regional Supervising Coroner for Central Region, Toronto West Office, today announced the date for the inquest into the death of Adam Steele. Mr. Steele, 24, died on April 12, 2005, at St. Mary's General Hospital in Kitchener, after being taken into custody of the Waterloo Regional Police Se.....
Consultations Begin For A New Forensic Services Site
    McGuinty Government's Proposed Downsview Site Would Also House Coroner TORONTO, Nov. 19 - NEWS Ontario is seeking public input on the location of a new state-of-the-art Forensic Services and Coroner's Complex. The proposed site is a six-acre parcel of government-owned land in Downsview at Wilson Avenue and Ke.....

Monday, November 17, 2008
Stronger Protection For Animals In Ontario
    McGuinty Government Modernizes Animal Cruelty Laws TORONTO, Nov. 17 - NEWS People who abuse animals will face jail, stiffer fines and a lifetime ban on animal ownership under the strongest animal protection law in Canada. Passed today by the Ontario legislature, the Provincial Animal Welfare Act is the first top-to-b.....
New date for inquest into the death of Robert Bruce announced
    KINGSTON, ON, Nov. 17 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner for Inquests, today announced a new date for the inquest into the death of Robert Bruce. Mr. Bruce, 37, died on October 6, 2003, at the Collins Bay Institution in Kingston. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandatory when a person dies while in custody. The inqu.....

Monday, November 10, 2008
Inquest into the death of Cory Fournier announced
    TORONTO, Nov. 10 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner of Inquests, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Cory Fournier. Mr. Fournier, 21, died February 19, 2008, from injuries received during the course of his employment at a construction site in Newmarket. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandator.....
Inquest into the death of Kenneth Topley announced
    TORONTO, Nov. 10 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner of Inquests, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Kenneth Topley. Mr. Topley, 49, died August 3, 2006, from injuries received during the course of his employment at a construction site in Vaughan. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandatory when.....
New date for inquest into the death of James Maltar announced
    GUELPH, ON, Nov. 10 - Dr. Dirk Huyer, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central Region, Guelph Office, today announced a new date for the inquest into the death of Mr. James Maltar. Mr. Maltar, 45, died on September 18, 2005, while in the custody of the Ontario Provincial Police Port Credit Detachment. Under the Coroners Act, an inqu.....
Inquest into the death of Roger Dalton announced
    THUNDER BAY, ON, Nov. 10 - Dr. David Eden, Regional Supervising Coroner for North Region, Thunder Bay Office, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Roger Dalton. Mr. Dalton, 60, died on September 10, 2007, at the Bingham Memorial Hospital in Matheson following a transfer from the Monteith Correctional Comple.....
Testing Province's Emergency Response
    McGuinty Government Leads Largest Ever Emergency Exercise TORONTO, Nov. 10 - << NEWS Ontario will test its ability to respond to a disaster by participating in the largest emergency response exercise held in recent history. Exercise Trillium Response will involve all levels of government and will simulate.....

Sunday, November 9, 2008
/R E P E A T -- Editor's Advisory - Learn more about the province's latest emergency response exercise/
    TORONTO, Nov. 9 - On November 10, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services Rick Bartolucci, Minister of Northern Development and Mines Michael Gravelle, Thunder Bay Mayor Lynn Peterson and Brigadier General Gary Stafford from the Canadian Forces will be in Thunder Bay to provide details about an upcoming large-scale emerge.....

Friday, November 7, 2008
Editor's Advisory - Learn more about the province's latest emergency response exercise
    TORONTO, Nov. 7 - On November 10, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services Rick Bartolucci, Minister of Northern Development and Mines Michael Gravelle, Thunder Bay Mayor Lynn Peterson and Brigadier General Gary Stafford from the Canadian Forces will be in Thunder Bay to provide details about an upcoming large-scale emerge.....

Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Safety message from the Office of the Chief Coroner removal of Liko Lift devices
    TORONTO, Nov. 5 - Dr. A. E. Lauwers, Deputy Chief Coroner of Investigations, today announced that the investigation launched in May 2008 into the death of an individual who died as a result of a fall from a lift device at Leisureworld Caregiving Centre - O'Connor Gate, has concluded. The expert engineer was unable to determine th.....
Inquest into the death of Robert Bruce announced
    KINGSTON, ON, Nov. 5 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner of Inquests, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Robert Bruce. Mr. Bruce, 37, died on October 6, 2003, at the Collins Bay Institution in Kingston. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandatory when a person dies while in custody. The inqu.....

Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Inquest into the death of Ronald Neely announced
    KINGSTON, ON, Nov. 4 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner of Inquests, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Ronald Neely. Mr. Neely, 66, died on November 2, 2007, at the Kingston General Hospital following a transfer from the Pittsburgh Institution. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandatory when.....
Inquest into the death of John Thomas Graham announced
    KINGSTON, ON, Nov. 4 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner of Inquests, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of John Thomas Graham. Mr. Graham, 58, died on April 20, 2008, at the Kingston General Hospital following a transfer from the Kingston Penitentiary. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandatory.....
Inquest into the death of James Maltar announced
    GUELPH, ON, Nov. 4 - Dr. Dirk Huyer, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central Region, Guelph Office, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Mr. James Maltar. Mr. Maltar, 45, died on September 18, 2005, while in the custody of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Port Credit Detachment. Under the Coroners Act,.....

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