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Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
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Submission period:
February 2005 to April 2005
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Friday, April 22, 2005
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Investigation completed into deaths at Brockville General Hospital
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KINGSTON, ON, April 22 - In March, the Office of the Regional Supervising Coroner for Eastern Ontario was made aware of two sudden and unexpected deaths at the Brockville General Hospital. The Office of the Eastern Ontario Regional Supervising Coroner, with the assistance of the Brockville Police Service, has completed the investigat.....
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Monday, April 11, 2005
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Date for inquest in the death of Yvan Blanchette announced
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KINGSTON, ON, April 11 - Dr. Andrew McCallum, Regional Supervising Coroner for Eastern Ontario, today announced that a date has been set for the inquest in the death of Yvan Blanchette. Mr. Blanchette, 27, died on August 26, 2003, while an inmate at the Millhaven Institution in Bath. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest must be held.....
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Inquest in the death of Richard Hawkins announced
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GUELPH, ON, April 11 - Dr. Karen J. Acheson, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central West Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Richard Hawkins. Mr. Hawkins died August 25, 2003, at a roadside construction site in Oxford County. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest must be held in the death of any pers.....
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Thursday, March 31, 2005
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Legislation to combat residential indoor marijuana grow operations begins second reading debate
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First Step In Ontario Government's Comprehensive Strategy QUEEN'S PARK, ON, March 31 - The proposed legislation aimed at combating indoor marijuana grow operations moved to the next stage today as it started second reading debate, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter said. "This legislation.....
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Wednesday, March 30, 2005
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Update on the review of the circumstances into deaths at Oaklands Regional Centre
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TORONTO, March 30 - Dr. Barry McLellan, Chief Coroner for Ontario, today provided an update on the review of the deaths of 10 former residents of Oaklands Regional Centre in Oakville. The investigation team, consisting of coroners and police representatives, has been reviewing the circumstances surrounding 10 deaths that occurred at.....
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Thursday, March 24, 2005
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Inquest in the death of Terry Fairservice announced
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TORONTO, March 24 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner of Inquests, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Terry Fairservice. Mr. Fairservice, 26, died following the collapse of a buildup of muck (rock debris) in a waste ore pass at the underground Inmet zinc mine at Winston Lake, north of Schreiber, on Ap.....
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Tuesday, March 22, 2005
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Ontario government improves fire safety
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Fire Departments To Receive Money For Training And Equipment TORONTO, March 22 - The Ontario government is helping Ontario municipalities better protect residents by providing funding to municipal fire departments for training and equipment for the first time in more than 20 years, Community Safety and Correctional Services Ministe.....
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Media Advisory - McGuinty government to help make communities safer
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TORONTO, March 22 - Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter will join Ontario Fire Marshal Bernard Moyle and others to announce a provincewide initiative to help fire departments better protect Ontario residents. DATE: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 TIME: 1 p.m. LOCATION: Toronto Fire Ac.....
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Monday, March 21, 2005
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Media Advisory - McGuinty government to help make communities safer
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TORONTO, March 21 - Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter will join Ontario Fire Marshal Bernard Moyle and others to announce a provincewide initiative to help fire departments better protect Ontario residents. DATE: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 TIME: 1 p.m. LOCATION: Toronto Fire Ac.....
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Friday, March 18, 2005
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New date for inquest in the death of Daniel Tallon announced
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KINGSTON, ON, March 18 - Dr. Andrew McCallum, Regional Supervising Coroner for Eastern Ontario, today announced a new date and time for the inquest in the death of Daniel Tallon. Mr. Tallon, 22, died on December 9, 2003, while an inmate at the Millhaven Institution in Bath. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandatory when a pers.....
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Thursday, March 17, 2005
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Inquest in the death of Troy Benjamin announced
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TORONTO, March 17 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner of Inquests, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Troy Benjamin. Mr. Benjamin, 33, died July 2, 2003, while in the custody of Peel Regional Police Service. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandatory when a person dies while in custody. The inque.....
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Inquest in the death of Tamara Nakic announced
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TORONTO, March 17 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner of Inquests, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Tamara Nakic. Tamara, age 21 months, died March 26, 2003, at the Hospital for Sick Children, after transfer from the Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga Campus. The inquest will examine her medical tr.....
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Tuesday, March 15, 2005
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New location for inquest in the death of William Davidson announced
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TORONTO, March 15 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner of Inquests, today announced that a new location has been set for the inquest in the death of William Davidson. Mr. Davidson, 45, died on November 15, 2003, while in police custody near Brockville. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest must be held in the death of any person.....
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New Home For South Bruce OPP Detachment
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New Facilities Will Better Serve Local Residents QUEEN'S PARK, ON, March 15 - The Ontario Provincial Police's South Bruce detachment in Kincardine is to be replaced with a new, larger and better-equipped facility, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter announced today. "It is important that.....
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Wednesday, March 9, 2005
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Minister Kwinter and Commissioner Fantino going to Edmonton for memorial service for RCMP officers
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QUEEN'S PARK, ON, March 9 - Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter and Commissioner of Emergency Management Julian Fantino will join police personnel from across Ontario on a flight to Edmonton for the memorial service honouring the four Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers who were killed in the line of.....
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Tuesday, March 8, 2005
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Inquest in the death of Robert Larry Bisschops announced
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PETERBOROUGH, ON, March 8 - Dr. Peter Clark, Regional Supervising Coroner for North East Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Robert Larry Bisschops. Mr. Bisschops, 30, died on July 15, 2004, at the Greater Sudbury Regional Hospital - General Site, following a transfer from the Sudbury Jail. Under the.....
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Monday, March 7, 2005
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Inquest in the death of Kenneth Coaster announced
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TORONTO, March 7 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner of Inquests, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Kenneth Coaster. Mr. Coaster, 31, died October 14, 2004, while in custody of the Ontario Provincial Police detachment in Geraldton. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandatory when a death occurs.....
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Thursday, March 3rd, 2005
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Inquest in the death of Daniel Tallon announced
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KINGSTON, ON, March 3 - Dr. Andrew McCallum, Regional Supervising Coroner for Eastern Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Daniel Tallon. Mr. Tallon, 22, died on December 9, 2003, while an inmate at the Millhaven Institution in Bath. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest must be held in the death of any.....
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Inquest in the death of Ernesto Borea announced
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GUELPH, ON, March 3 - Dr. Karen J. Acheson, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central West Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Ernesto Borea. Mr. Borea died July 18, 2004, at Halton Healthcare Services -- Milton Site. At the time of his death, Mr. Borea was an inmate at Maplehurst Correctional Comple.....
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Tuesday, March 1st, 2005
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Inquest in the death of Negus Topey announced
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GUELPH, ON, March 1 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner of Inquests, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Negus Topey. Mr. Topey, 20, died on August 9, 2004, at McMaster University Medical Centre after being transferred from the Maplehurst Correctional Complex in Milton. Under the Coroners Act, an inque.....
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Monday, February 28, 2005
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Visit to Israel will enhance security
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QUEEN'S PARK, ON, Feb. 28 - Lessons learned by Ontario police chiefs during a six-day mission to Israel could help improve security in Ontario, says Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter. "This is a wonderful opportunity not only to look behind-the-scenes at Israeli security, policing and emergency ma.....
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Friday, February 25, 2005
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Province honours heroic firefighters and police officers
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Lieutenant Governor Awards Medals for Bravery TORONTO, Feb. 25 - The Ontario government recognized 10 firefighters and 10 police officers for bravery today during a ceremony held at Queen's Park. The Honourable James K. Bartleman, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and Community Safety and Correctional Services Min.....
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Ontario Government Supports Community Policing
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Community Policing Partnerships Grant Helps Reduce Crime In Toronto TORONTO, Feb. 25 - Community policing is an important way in which to keep our communities safer and more prosperous, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter said today after a visit to the Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learnin.....
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Media Advisory - Minister Kwinter and local Toronto MPPs visit Humber Institute to see community policing at work
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QUEEN'S PARK, Feb. 25 - Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter, accompanied by other Toronto area Members of Provincial Parliament, will visit the Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning's Etobicoke campus, to see first hand the benefits of community policing. DATE: Friday, Feb.....
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Media Advisory - Lieutenant Governor of Ontario awards bravery medals
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QUEEN'S PARK, ON, Feb. 25 - The Honourable James K. Bartleman, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter, will recognize 20 Ontario firefighters and police officers for acts of exceptional bravery and courage. DATE: Friday, February 25, 2005 TIME: 4.....
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Thursday, February 24, 2005
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Media Advisory - Minister Kwinter and local Toronto MPPs visit Humber Institute to see community policing at work
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QUEEN'S PARK, Feb. 24 - Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter, accompanied by other Toronto area Members of Provincial Parliament, will visit the Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning's Etobicoke campus, to see first hand the benefits of community policing. DATE: Friday, Feb.....
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Wednesday, February 23, 2005
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Media Advisory - Lieutenant Governor of Ontario awards bravery medals
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QUEEN'S PARK, Feb. 23 - The Honourable James K. Bartleman, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter, will recognize 20 Ontario firefighters and police officers for acts of exceptional bravery and courage. DATE: Friday, February 25, 2005 TIME: 4 p.m......
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Date of inquest in the death of William Davidson announced
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TORONTO, Feb. 23 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner of Inquests, today announced that the inquest in the death of William Davidson has now been scheduled. Mr. Davidson, 45, died on November 15, 2003, while in police custody near Brockville. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest must be held in the death of any person who dies wh.....
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Monday, February 21, 2005
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Inquest in the Death of Drew Diplock Announced
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ST. CATHARINES, ON, Feb. 21 - Dr. David Eden, Regional Supervising Coroner for Niagara, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Drew Diplock. Mr. Diplock, 36, died on February 20, 2004, at Brantford General Hospital, following his transfer from the Brantford County Jail. Under the Coroner's Act, an inquest.....
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Tuesday, February 15, 2005
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Inquest in the death of Percy Reid announced
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BRAMPTON, ON, Feb. 15 - Dr. William Lucas, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Percy Reid. Mr. Reid, 67, died December 14, 2001, as a result of injuries after being struck by a reversing dump truck at a new road installation site. Under the Coroners Act, an.....
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Inquest in the death of Peter Lamonday announced
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TORONTO, Feb. 15 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner of Inquests, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Peter Lamonday. Mr. Lamonday, 33, died on May 13, 2004, at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus, shortly after being arrested by members of the London Police Service. Under the Coroners Act,.....
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Inquest in the death of Michael Hannan announced
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GUELPH, ON, Feb. 15 - Dr. Karen J. Acheson, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central West Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Michael Hannan. Mr. Hannan, 40, died at St. Mary's General Hospital on May 12, 2003. He was transferred to hospital following a workplace incident at Budd Automotive Plan.....
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Ontario Government to Help Police Improve Investigation of Major Crimes
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Major Case Management System Will Keep Communities Safer TORONTO, Feb. 15 - The Ontario government is making communities safer by helping police services in Ontario use an effective new tool to deal with major cases such as serial offenders, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter announced today. "In.....
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Media Advisory - Minister Kwinter to make important announcement on public safety
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TORONTO, Feb. 15 - Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter will announce details of an initiative to help protect communities from serial offenders. DATE: February 15, 2005 TIME: 1 p.m. LOCATION: Major Case Management Offices Building E, Suite 225.....
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Monday, February 14, 2005
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Media Advisory - Minister Kwinter to make important announcement on public safety
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TORONTO, Feb. 14 - Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter will announce details of an initiative to help protect communities from serial offenders. DATE: February 15, 2005 TIME: 1 p.m. LOCATION: Major Case Management Offices Building E, Suite 225.....
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Wednesday, February 2nd, 2005
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Inquest in the death of Jeffrey Yensen announced
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KINGSTON, ON, Feb. 2 - Dr. Andrew McCallum, Regional Supervising Coroner for Eastern Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Jeffrey Yensen. Mr. Yensen, 55, died on February 7, 2003, while at the Ottawa Hospital - General Site. He was an inmate at the Ottawa Regional Detention Centre. Under the Coroners.....
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Date for inquest in the death of Nicholas Blentzas announced
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TORONTO, Feb. 2 - Dr. David Evans, Regional Supervising Coroner for Toronto West, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Nicholas Blentzas. Mr. Blentzas, 24, died on June 23, 2002, while being detained by officers of the Toronto Police Service. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandatory when a person dies.....
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Inquest in the death of Roger Sparks announced
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KINGSTON, ON, Feb. 2 - Dr. Andrew McCallum, Regional Supervising Coroner for Eastern Ontario, today announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Roger Sparks. Mr. Sparks, 48, died on November 19, 2003, while in custody at the Ottawa Regional Detention Centre. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest must be held in the death of.....
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Tuesday, February 1st, 2005
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New home for Haliburton Highlands' OPP detachment
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QUEEN'S PARK, Feb. 1 - The Ontario Provincial Police's (OPP's) Haliburton Highlands detachment in Minden is to be replaced with a new, larger and better-equipped facility, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter announced today. "It is important that the police have well-equipped and well-maintai.....
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Total : 39 news releases disseminated in this period.
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