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CTV News
8 hours ago
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Multiple investigations underway following toddler's death at N.B. horse racing track
A community support session is being held in Woodstock, N.B., following the death of a child at a horse racing track. Multiple investigations and reviews are underway following the death of a toddler Saturday at a horse racing track in Woodstock, N.B. A community support session was held Wednesday evening at the town's AYR Motor Centre. A social media post from the Town of Woodstock said the support session was open to everyone, with one-on-one and group conversations hosted by mental health professionals. The session also included resources and information for people to take home and guidance about where to access additional support. According to both the Woodstock Police Force and the Atlantic Provinces Harness Racing Commission, a three-year-old child was struck by a starting gate at the Connell Park Raceway on Saturday around 1:20 p.m. The child was taken to the Upper River Valley Hospital in Waterville, N.B., where they died from their injuries. The incident happened during a live race. Woodstock police are calling the incident a 'tragic accident' but aren't confirming the circumstances of how the child was struck. On Wednesday, Woodstock Police Deputy Chief Simon Watts said the investigation was still ongoing. All deaths of individuals aged 18 and under that are reported to the coroner are reviewed by the Child Death Review Committee, once all investigations are complete. The Atlantic Provinces Harness Racing Commission is also conducting an internal review of the incident. The Town of Woodstock says a comprehensive safety review of the Connell Park Raceway is underway, including a safety review of all upcoming events at the location. A RibFest event scheduled at the track this weekend is proceeding as scheduled. The status of upcoming horse races at the track, including an event scheduled for June 28, is unknown. Woodstock The town of Woodstock, N.B., is pictured (Nick Moore/CTV Atlantic). For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
CTV News
12 hours ago
- CTV News
Woodstock to hold support session after toddler's death at horse racing track
The Town of Woodstock is seen in New Brunswick on June 18, 2025. (Nick Moore/CTV Atlantic) A community support session is scheduled for Wednesday evening in Woodstock, N.B., following the death of a toddler at the town's horse racing track this past weekend. The support session will be held at the AYR Motor Centre from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the facility's lower-level Rotary Room. A social media post from the Town of Woodstock says Wednesday's support session, which will offer both one-on-one and group conversations with mental health professionals, is open to everybody. The session will also include resources and information for people to take home, as well as guidance on where to access additional support. According to both the Woodstock Police Force and the Atlantic Provinces Harness Racing Commission, a three-year-old child was struck by a starting gate at the Connell Park Raceway on Saturday around 1:20 p.m. The child was taken to the River Valley Hospital, where they succumbed to their injuries. The incident happened during a live race. Woodstock police are calling the incident a 'tragic accident' but are not confirming the circumstances surrounding how the child was struck. On Wednesday, Woodstock Police Deputy Chief Simon Watts said the investigation was still ongoing. The Atlantic Provinces Harness Racing Commission (APHRC) is also conducting an internal review of the incident. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
CTV News
06-06-2025
- CTV News
Loaded gun, ammo and drugs seized in Stratford and Waterloo busts
The Stratford Police Service says five people have been charged as part of a drug trafficking investigation. The effort, dubbed Project Weston, was focused on the sale or distribution of controlled substances in the city and surrounding municipalities, including St. Marys and Perth South. In May, police executed search warrants at unspecified locations in both Stratford and Waterloo. They found a loaded Glock handgun, 11 rounds of ammunition and multiple high-capacity magazines. They also seized 378 grams of cocaine, 185 grams of fentanyl, 306 grams of methamphetamine and 471 oxycodone/hydromorphone pills, as well as LSD, psilocybin, other pills and cash. The street value of the drugs was estimated at more than $100,000. Police said Friday a 24-year-old man from Waterloo and a 47-year-old Stratford woman were charged and remain in police custody. A 22-year-old woman from Waterloo, a 37-year-old Stratford man and 27-year-old Stratford woman were arrested and released from custody pending an upcoming court date. In all, they face a total of 48 drug-related charges. Police said Project Weston was a multi-jurisdictional effort involving Waterloo Regional Police and Woodstock Police.
CTV News
23-05-2025
- CTV News
Pedestrian dies after hit by train
The Woodstock Police Service has confirmed a pedestrian is dead after being hit by a train on Friday. Around 11:30 a.m., emergency services responded to the serious incident on Wilson Street, just south of Hounsfield Street. Wilson Street remains closed and officers ask the public to avoid the area as they conduct their investigation. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could be helpful to the investigation is asked to contact the Woodstock police at 519-537-2323 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
