Regis Korchinski-Paquet’s family, alongside community activists, are disappointed to learn the Toronto Police Service might be getting a nearly $50-million budget increase this year.
The family of Regis Korchinski-Paquet is coming together for a toy drive and giveaway this weekend to remember the 29 year old and make a difference for other families this holiday season.
Published Monday, May 24, 2021 8:51PM EDT Hundreds of protestors took to the streets of Toronto Monday afternoon to mark the anniversary of Regis Korchinski-Paquet’s death. Carrying home-made banners and signs, they shouted, “No justice, no peace, abolish the police” while they marched through the downtown core. Korchinski-Paquet’s father, Peter Korchinski, described the large gathering as “very heartwrenching”, given so many cared enough to stand and march with his family one year later. “It’s good to know there are people here that are with the family,” said cousin, Jordan Omoregie. Korchinski-Paquet fell from her 24th-floor balcony on May 27, 2020, while police were in her apartment. At the time, family members accused police of being responsible for the Toronto woman’s death. However, last August, Ontario s police watchdog cleared five police officers of any wrongdoing.
Hundreds of protesters mark 1 year since death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet during police call
Hundreds of protesters in downtown Toronto on Monday marked nearly one year since Regis Korchinski-Paquet fell to her death from a 24th floor apartment balcony last spring while police were in her home.
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Korchinski-Paquet, 29, fell to her death from a 24th floor balcony while police were in her home
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Posted: May 24, 2021 4:30 PM ET | Last Updated: May 24
The protesters gathered on the grounds of Queen s Park for a memorial in honour of Regis Korchinski-Paquet, 29, who died on May 27, 2020.(Martin Trainor/CBC)
Hundreds of protesters in downtown Toronto on Monday marked nearly one year since Regis Korchinski-Paquet fell to her death from a 24th floor apartment balcony last spring while police were in her home.