Man acquitted in Tina Fontaine murder found dead, says her aunt
Raymond Cormier, a career criminal and the man police believed killed Tina Fontaine, has reportedly died and “took all the answers with him” said Fontaine’s aunt Thelma Favel.
Apr 23
Tiny forests to revitalize Peterborough’s urban canopy
For decades, cities around the world, including Peterborough, have recognized the role of the urban forest. The trees and shrubs that are contained within city limits, but not necessarily on city property. Peterborough has specific goals for keeping canopy intact, managing the return of urban forest and even developing it further in the city. At...
The Morning Show on CHEX
Apr 21, 2023
Inside Victoria’s Tiny Homes Village
In Victoria, Tiny Homes Village is now housing people who were recently camping in city parks. The community raised more than $500,000 to fund the capital expenses for 30 transitional housing units built from repurposed shipping containers. Each 100 square foot unit has a bed and mini-fridge. There is 24/7 staff and security and residents...
BC1
May 17, 2021
Family still looking for answers
September 16: One month after Tina Fontaine’s body was pulled from the Red River her family is still looking for answers into the disappearance and death of the teen girl. Lauren McNabb reports.
Sep 16, 2014
‘We’ve all failed her’: Indigenous leader reacts after Raymond Cormier found not guilty in death of Tina Fontaine
Grand Chief Sheila North WIlson reacted outside the courthouse in Winnipeg after a jury found Raymond Cormier not guilty of 2nd-degree murder in death of Tina Fontaine.
Feb 22, 2018
Reaction from Indigenous community to Raymond Cormier not guilty verdict
The news that Raymond Cormier was found not guilty in the death of 15-year-old Tina Fontaine was met with a message from her family to remain calm and peaceful in the wake of the verdict in order to fight for justice. Global’s Zahra Premji reports.
Global News at 6 Winnipeg
Feb 22, 2018
Reaction from Indigenous community of Raymond Cormier not guilty verdict
WATCH: The news that Raymond Cormier was found not guilty in the death of 15-year-old Tina Fontaine was met with a feeling of disbelief. Global’s Brittany Greenslade reports.
Global News at 6 Winnipeg
Feb 23, 2018
Call for calm from the family of Tina Fontaine following Cormier verdict
The news that Raymond Cormier was found not guilty in the death of 15-year-old Tina Fontaine was met with a message from her family to remain calm and peaceful in the wake of the verdict in order to fight for justice. Global’s Zahra Premji reports.
Global News at 10 Winnipeg
Feb 23, 2018
Boushie Fontaine March
Sun, Feb 25 – About 200 people gathered at Churchill square in Edmonton for a rally calling for justice for Tina Fontaine and Colten Boushie.
Feb 25, 2018
Montreal vigil held for Winnipeg teen Tina Fontaine
Hundreds of Montrealers came out to hold a vigil for murdered Winnipeg teen Tina Fontaine. The vigil comes days after Raymond Cormier was found not guilty of second degree murder in the 15 year old’s death in August 2014. The gathering called for an overhaul to Canada’s justice and child welfare systems to ensure they...
Feb 24, 2018
‘I’m here to demand justice’: Regina rally shows support for Tina Fontaine
Calls for justice were echoed outside the Court of Queen’s Bench in Regina Saturday as a rally was held as part of a national movement in memory of a 15-year-old indigenous girl. Katelyn Wilson has more.
Feb 24, 2018
‘It hurts’: Tina Fontaine’s family still looking to heal, 4 years after her death
On Friday night, a community feast is being held to not only honour Fontaine’s memory but to help everyone continue to heal.
Global News at 6 Winnipeg
Aug 17, 2018
‘Kids are off limits’: Manitoba Advocate details message needed to keep kids safe
In her report on the death of Tina Fontaine, Manitoba Advocate for Children Daphne Penrose says Tina was failed in part due to a lack of information, communication and education relating to sexual exploitation.
Mar 12, 2019
Tina Fontaine failed by every system designed to help her, says report into her death
An extensive report into the death of Tina Fontaine, entitled A Place Where It Feels Like Home: The Tina Fontaine Story, was released Tuesday.
Mar 12, 2019
Tina Fontaine’s family reacts to man arrested in murder case
Tina Fontaine’s great-aunt Thelma Favel talks with Global News about the arrest of 53-year-old Raymond Joseph Cormier in Tina’s murder case. Global’s Talia Ricci reports.
Dec 14, 2015
Kids need to feel ‘safe and secure’: report recommendation
In her report on the death of Tina Fontaine, Manitoba Advocate Daphne Penrose says resources are needed to give kids access to help that is ‘safe and secure’, rather than punitive or confining.
Mar 12, 2019
Tina Fontaine reported missing multiple times in weeks leading up to her death: court
Monday was day six of the trial of Raymond Cormier, the man charged with second-degree murder in the death of Fontaine. Court heard from former staff at the youth centre where Fontaine had been living.
Global News at 6 Winnipeg
Feb 6, 2018
Tina Fontaine reaction: “when is this going to stop?”
In Winnipeg, the death of 15-year-old Tina Fontaine brought a community together in grief. Now that the man accused in her death has been found not guilty, family, friends and indigenous leaders are calling for change. And hundreds took to the streets today. Brittany Greenslade was there.
Global National
Feb 23, 2018
Toronto group protesting Tina Fontaine, Colten Boushie verdicts
What started as a protest over two cases involving Indigenous youth has now turned into a sit-in. A dozen people have been camped out in front of Old City Hall since Sunday. The men charged in the murders of Tina Fontaine and Colten Boushie were found not guilty. Farah Nasser speaks with activist Koryn John.
Mar 7, 2018
NDP question Liberals over justice for deaths of Indigenous women in wake of Tina Fontaine verdict
The NDP questioned the Liberals on Monday about how families of Indigenous women and girls can have justice following the not guilty verdict in the death of Tina Fontaine.
Canada
Feb 26, 2018