EMDC
Inquest date released for inmate who died at Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre
The inquest is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 23 at 9:30 a.m. at the Elgin County Courthouse in St. Thomas. Continue reading
Another inmate has died at Elgin Middlesex Detention Centre
It’s the second time an inmate has died at EMDC in 2019, and the 15th death since 2009. Continue reading
Inquest launched into July 2017 death of inmate at Elgin Middlesex Detention Centre
Ontario’s solicitor general is launching an inquest into the 2017 death of Michael Fall, 47. Continue reading
Sister of inmate who died at EMDC to walk 180 km to demand changes at troubled jail
After a damning letter from the Ontario human rights commissioner about the jail, one woman is embarking on a 180-kilometre walk to demand changes. Continue reading
Ontario’s solicitor questioned about EMDC in wake of damning letter from human rights commissioner
The solicitor general was in St. Thomas to announce mental health funding but wound up taking questions about the Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre. Continue reading
Conditions at EMDC ‘among the worst’ in Ontario: human rights commissioner
The conditions also pose a serious risk to the health and safety of both inmates and correctional staff, Renu Mandhane writes. Continue reading
Petition calls for emergency response buttons in cells at EMDC, other jails
The buttons, Jessica Robinson says, would allow inmates in the cells to call for immediate help in the event of an emergency. Continue reading
Father of 3 was on verge of ‘getting his life back’ before death at EMDC: family
There was a vigil for Sean William “Junior” Tourand-Brightman outside EMDC on Sunday. Continue reading
One person from EMDC taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries: EMS
London police officers also responded to the “medical emergency.” Continue reading
Here are the 5 times London was mentioned in the Ontario budget
The province is promising to improve highway safety, come up with transportation solutions, and hire more staff at EMDC. Continue reading