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Canada

B.C. coroner reopens probe into Indigenous woman’s death as families push for answers in 3 cases

British Columbia’s chief coroner has taken the step to reopen the investigation into the tragic death of Tatyanna Harrison, a…

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Quebec coroner says poor planning, lack of training contributed to deaths of firefighters

An investigation conducted by a Quebec coroner into the tragic deaths of two volunteer firefighters during a water rescue in…

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Canada

Coroner issues new recommendations after investigation into boxer’s death finds falsified medical records

A tragic incident in the world of boxing has prompted a revisiting of the events leading up to the death…

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Over 450 homeless people died in B.C. in 2023, according to coroner

The Tragic Increase in Homeless Deaths in British Columbia The annual death toll of people experiencing homelessness in British Columbia…

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Quebec coroner orders public inquiry into Old Montreal fire that killed mother, daughter

Quebec’s chief coroner has ordered a public inquiry into the deaths of two people who died in a major fire in Old Montreal last week. …

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Quebec coroner urges Canada to recall Murphy beds without safeguards after death of 5-year-old

A Quebec coroner is urging Canada to remove all Murphy beds lacking proper safeguards from the market and recommending that only those…

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Quebec coroner orders public inquiry into assisted death of quadriplegic man

Quebec’s chief coroner has ordered a public inquiry into the death of a quadriplegic man who sought medical assistance in…

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Health

126 children and youth died of toxic drugs in 5 years: B.C. coroner

The B.C. Coroners Service has found that 126 children and youth younger than 19 died due to toxic drugs between…

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Coroner investigating after 3rd patient dies waiting for care at hospital on Montreal’s South Shore

The Quebec coroner’s office has opened an investigation into the death of yet another patient waiting for care at the Anna-Laberge hospital in…

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Eby underscores ‘fundamental’ disagreement with B.C. chief coroner on safe supply

B.C. Premier David Eby has rebuffed the province’s retiring chief coroner’s swansong pleas for non-prescription safe supply of drugs, calling it…

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