Results of new investigations into the sudden deaths of 9 Indigenous people expected in 6-8 weeks
New investigations examining the sudden deaths of nine Indigenous people in Thunder Bay have fallen slightly behind due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the city s police chief said results are expected in the next six to eight weeks.
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Posted: Jan 21, 2021 7:00 AM ET | Last Updated: January 21
Thunder Bay police chief Sylvie Hauth says the results of new investigations into the sudden deaths of nine Indigenous people in the city should be available in six to eight weeks.(Sinisa Jolic/CBC)
New investigations examining the sudden deaths of nine Indigenous people in Thunder Bay have fallen slightly behind due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the city s police chief said results are expected in the next six to eight weeks.
Hard questions about systemic racism, accountability asked of Thunder Bay police after pre-inquest hearing
Reaction has been swift after lawyers for Thunder Bay police argued to exclude video surveillance of an Indigenous man being dragged inside the police station from an upcoming inquest on Thursday.
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Thunder Bay police filed motion to exclude video from inquest into custody deaths of two Indigenous men
Posted: Jan 16, 2021 6:00 AM ET | Last Updated: January 16
A virtual hearing was held Thursday to argue whether video footage of officers dragging an Indigenous man through the Thunder Bay police station should be admitted as evidence in an upcoming coroner s inquest into the police custody deaths of Don Mamakwa and Roland McKay.(Marc Doucette/CBC)
The police chief is urging you to do your part to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Sylvie Hauth stresses the health care system is in a dire situation and an escalated response is required to nip the spread in the bud.
Hauth went onto say:
Please be assured that the Thunder Bay Police Service will be taking a fair and reasonable approach regarding the enforcement of the new orders. We will respond as necessary as the situation dictates. We will continue to work with Health Unit Inspectors who are currently the primary investigative authority on compliance charges.
The Health Unit will continue to ensure that only permitted businesses are open for the specified hours, that gatherings are limited to no more than 5 individuals, wearing of masks as specified in the act, and that social distancing is occurring within businesses and organizations. We will continue to work jointly on ensuring that the orders are followed and that charges are laid when warranted.
Thunder Bay s city council endorsed pursuing more harm reduction strategies to a worsening drug crisis, such as the PATH525 safe injection site. (Ian Kaufman, tbnewswach.com/FILE)
THUNDER BAY – The City of Thunder Bay appears ready to embrace strategies like decriminalization and safer supply initiatives in fighting a worsening opioid crisis, but could face barriers from provincial and federal governments less enthusiastic about those approaches.
Responding to a package of bold harm reduction strategies proposed by Coun. Aldo Ruberto over the summer, city administration suggested endorsing safer supply initiatives, a recommendation city council unanimously supported Monday.
“I really think this is the right direction to take care of the most vulnerable people, and to save lives,” Coun. Peng You said, a sentiment echoed by several colleagues.