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CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Body found in Georgian Bay identified
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patch is seen in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby West Parry Sound Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) got a call that someone discovered personal property near Georgian Bay close to Parry Sound. The OPP's marine unit began investigating the nearby waters on Friday at around 8 a.m., but it wasn't until the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit began their search that they located a body in Georgian Bay. Police say the deceased person has been identified as a 27-year-old from Etobicoke. The Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario - Ontario Forensic pathology Service (OCCO-OFPS) is assisting, and a post-mortem examination will take place at a later time.
CTV News
6 days ago
- CTV News
Body found in Georgian Bay near Parry Sound
The OPP underwater search and recovery unit later located a deceased person in Georgian Bay. (File) Police are investigating a sudden death in the waters of Georgian Bay near the Town of Parry Sound. The marine unit of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a call at 8 a.m. Friday, 'regarding found personal property near Georgian Bay, which prompted a search of the nearby water.' Ongoing investigation 'The OPP underwater search and recovery unit later located a person deceased in the waters.' The Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario - Ontario Forensic Pathology Service is assisting, and a post-mortem examination will take place at a later time. Updates will be provided when available, police said.
CTV News
04-06-2025
- CTV News
Toronto police use genetic genealogy to ID man found dead in 1996
A Toronto Police Services logo is shown at headquarters, in Toronto, on Friday, August 9, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov After nearly three decades, a man who was found dead in downtown Toronto in the summer of 1996 has been identified. Toronto police announced on Wednesday that it has closed its cold case investigation into the man's death. They did not release his identity as they say no foul play is suspected. The man's body was found in a field near Lake Shore Boulevard West and Spadina Avenue on Aug. 23, 1996. Police said his body had been at the field for some time and that he did not carry any identification or possessions. 'Initial attempts were made to identify the man by searching through local missing person cases, but no match was found. In recent years, his DNA was compared to the DNA of relatives in the National DNA Databank, but he remained unidentified,' police said. Last year, police decided to use investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) after getting an approval from the coroner's office and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. In recent years, police services have resorted to IGG to identify human remains and solve cold cases. It uses existing DNA data to create a family tree, which investigators would then use to locate potential relatives. In this cold case, police found the man's distant relatives who traced their heritage to Quebec. From there, investigators focused on one man from Quebec and in March, a DNA comparison with his relatives confirmed his identity, police said. The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal then notified the man's family.
CBC
22-05-2025
- CBC
2 charged in death of child in Ontario's Muskoka Region
Two people have been arrested in the death of a child in Ontario more than two years ago. Ontario Provincial Police say officers responded to a call in the town of Gravenhurst on Jan. 5, 2023, about a child who had suffered "significant injuries." They say the child died in hospital two days later. A 24-year-old from Brampton, Ont., has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder. A 33-year-old from Gravenhurst was also arrested and charged with failing to provide necessaries of life. OPP are continuing to investigate along with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.
CTV News
12-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Infant death in Wawa being investigated by police
Ontario's acting auditor general says northern hospitals struggle to address staff shortages, particularly nurses. An investigation is underway after an infant with no vital signs was brought to a northern Ontario hospital, Ontario Provincial Police say. Officers were called to the hospital in Wawa shortly before 7 p.m. Dec. 2, where the baby had been brought in by family members, OPP said in a news release Thursday night. An autopsy was performed on Dec. 5 in Toronto, but police have not released the cause of death. 'The results of the autopsy are unknown,' OPP Const. Bev Gauthier told in an email Friday. 'Because the investigation is in its early stages, no further details can be released at this time. Further information will be provided when it becomes available,' OPP said. The OPP criminal investigation branch is overseeing the case which involves the Superior East crime unit, forensic identification services, the office of the chief coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. 'If anyone has information regarding the investigation, please call the Superior East OPP detachment at 1-888-310-1122,' police said. 'Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at The age and gender of the infant have not been provided.
