Messaging to prevent infant sleep deaths needs to improve, finds B.C. panel
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The panel found an average of nearly two infants die unexpectedly in their sleep every month in B.C. Continue reading
Baby Death
Calgary man charged in death of 3-month-old son granted bail
By Lisa MacGregor News Reporter and Anchor
Calgary man Anthony Karl Kurucz, charged with murder in connection with the 2018 death of his baby, has been granted bail. Continue reading
Three-month-old baby dies in Gatineau fire
A toddler was also seriously injured in the fire but police say the young victim is in stable condition. Continue reading
Operator of Vancouver daycare where ‘Baby Mac’ died denies negligence
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“The death was a tragedy but not the result of any negligence,” according to a legal response filed by Yasmine Saad. Continue reading
Major crime unit investigating sudden death of baby girl on Vancouver Island
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The BC Coroners Service confirmed the infant died on July 22 and said it is in the early stages of its own investigation. Continue reading
Pregnant woman charged with death of baby after being shot in stomach
The Alabama court ruled the shooter was firing in self-defence, and let her go free. Continue reading
B.C. man charged with manslaughter in 2017 death of 4-month-old baby in Maple Ridge
By Kristen Robinson Reporter / Producer
Patrick Jayson Clemente, who turns 26 this year, is charged with manslaughter in connection with the sudden death of the four-month-old on June 28, 2017. Continue reading
Mother of baby boy ‘numb’ after Edmonton police charge babysitter with murder in his 2016 death
A 29-year-old man was taken into custody by Edmonton police on Tuesday in connection with the death of a six-month-old baby in July 2016. Continue reading
Brandon Calahoo sentenced for Edmonton baby shaking death; will spend 2 more years in jail
Brandon Calahoo was sentenced to a further two years in jail and three years’ probation on Friday after pleading guilty to criminal negligence causing death of a two-month-old baby. Continue reading
‘I freaked out’: Mother’s former partner troubled by baby’s death in Toronto’s east end
By Caryn Lieberman Digital Broadcast Journalist
Matthew Bouffard, 29, was charged with aggravated assault. Continue reading