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Coroner
2023-08-01
What is the coroner's role?
The coroner is a medical doctor who is responsible for investigating sudden or suspicious deaths or cases where the cause of death is unknown. The chief coroner is responsible for overseeing death investigations in the province under the Coroners Act.
The duties and...
Inquests
2018-06-13
What is an inquest?
An inquest is an inquiry that establishes the facts surrounding a death. It answers the questions who, when, where, and how. The inquest is run by the coroner and held before a jury. It is usually a public inquiry open to anyone who wants to attend.
At the end of the inquest...
Recommendations from the inquest into the death of Catherine Shirley Gillis
2018-06-13
Jury recommendations from the inquest on the death of Catherine Shirley Gillis which took place April 9-10, 2018
Recommendations from the Sherry Ball inquest
2017-03-08
Recommendations from the Sherry Ball inquest which took place Feb 29-March 1, 2016