Inquest into the Death of Tanya Hornjakov Announced
Dr. Joel Kirsh, Regional Supervising Coroner, Central Region, Central East Office, has announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Tanya Hornjakov. Ms. Hornjakov, 46…
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Protecting Ontario with Proceeds of Crime
The Ontario government is investing $6 million over three years to support crime prevention and community safety initiatives. The funding is through the Proceeds of Crime – Front-…
Ontario Court Convicts Individual of Animal Welfare Offences
An individual has been convicted of offences under the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act, 2019 (PAWS Act). On August 20, 2026, in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor, Jer…
Inquest into the Death of Krystle Catherwood Announced
Dr. Karen Schiff, Regional Supervising Coroner, Hamilton Region, Hamilton Office, has announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Krystle Catherwood. Ms. Catherwood,…
Ontario Investing $1 Million to Expand the Bruce Trail
KIMBERLEY — Ontario is investing $1 million through the Species Conservation Program to help transform the former Talisman Mountain Resort into the Talisman Forest Nature Reserve,…
Ontario Announces Disaster Recovery Funding for Municipality of Callander
CALLANDER — The Ontario government is providing the Municipality of Callander with up to $455,000 to help repair essential infrastructure damaged by an extreme storm surge in Apri…
Workplace Injury Results in $70,000 Fine for Paving Company
Convicted: 1000537263 Ontario Inc. operating as Permeable Plus, 382 Kingbrook Drive, Kanata, Ontario, a paving and landscaping company Location of Workplace: 4221 Moodie Drive, Ot…
Inquest into the Death of Jessie Mayhew Announced
Dr. Laura Piccinin, Regional Supervising Coroner, North Region, Sudbury Office, has announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Jessie Mayhew. Mr. Mayhew, 27 years ol…