Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
11/14/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/14/2023 13:17
Date Announced for Inquest into the Death of Renee Thornhill
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Dr. Louise McNaughton-Filion, Regional Supervising Coroner for East Region, Ottawa Office, has announced the date for the inquest into the death of Renee Thornhill.
Ms. Thornhill, 33, died on May 21, 2018, while undergoing treatment at The Ottawa Hospital.
The inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding Ms. Thornhill's death. The jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing further deaths.
The inquest is expected to last 10 days and hear from 15 witnesses.
The inquest will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 27, 2023. Dr. MaryBeth Bourne will be the presiding officer. Peter Napier and Suzanne Schriek will be inquest counsel.
The inquest will be conducted by video conference. Members of the public who wish to view the proceedings can do so live at the link provided below.
For more information about inquests, see: https://www.ontario.ca/page/coroners-inquests.
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