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Quebec coroner calls for tougher controls over diphenhydramine sales after 2023 deathA Quebec coroner recommends tighter control of diphenhydramine sales after an 18-year-old died from an overdose, calling its over-the-counter availability unsafe.CanadaMay 10
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Date set for inquest into death of Soleiman Faqiri at Lindsay, Ont. jailInvestigations revealed the 30-year-old man had been beaten, pepper sprayed and restrained following altercations with correctional staff at the Central East Correctional Centre.CrimeOct 19, 2023
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Quebec coroner hears from grieving families; concern over gunman’s medication changeCoroner Gehane Kamel is presiding over the inquiry into the August 2022 murders of three men as well as the death of Abdulla Shaikh, 26, who was killed by police.CrimeSep 27, 2023
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Ontario dentists see huge spike in police requests for records in 2023Ontario police and coroners' requests for dental records, used to identify dead bodies, have nearly quadrupled so far in 2023 compared to last year.CanadaAug 7, 2023
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OPP assisting coroner’s office after body of Elora, Ont. resident found at bottom of gorgeOPP say they initially received a call about an injured person near the David Street West bridge Wednesday morning.CrimeFeb 22, 2023
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Date set for inquest into death of Kitchener man after ‘interaction’ with policeThe inquest will begin on March 20 and is expected to hear from 16 witnesses over a two-week period.CrimeFeb 22, 2023
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Forensics team deployed after human remains found in Surrey, B.C.Police said it appears the remains had been there for "some time," and that it was too early to determine the cause of death.CrimeFeb 15, 2023
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Inquest into Cree teen’s death at Abbotsford group home makes 18 recommendationsRecommendations included moving away from the contracted care model and ensuring better access to Indigenous culture and culturally competent staff for youth.HealthDec 8, 2022
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Victoria police seek to identify woman found dead at site of November fireThe fire broke out in the 1100-block of View Street on Nov. 11. Investigators don't believe the fire or the woman's death are suspicious.CrimeDec 6, 2022
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Quebec to hire more nurses to address overcrowding in north after death of 10 infantsA Quebec coroner's report released last month linked the deaths of 10 infants in the Inuit communities of Nunavik to overcrowded housing.CanadaNov 10, 2022
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