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CBC
7 days ago
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Province's Labour Ministry investigating worker's death in Lively, Ont.
The Ontario Ministry of Labour is investigating after a man died while working in Lively, Ont., last month. A spokesperson said the ministry was notified of a workplace fatality on May 23. Greater Sudbury Police said officers were contacted in relation to the death of 19-year-old Roch (Rocco) Renaud around 8 p.m. that day. Police told CBC News that Renaud "was located unconscious and with no vital signs at an address in Lively." Renaud was transported to hospital by Sudbury Paramedic Services where he was pronounced dead. Renaud died 'while performing maintenance work' Police said the investigation into Renaud's death is ongoing, adding that detectives from the Major Crime Section are working in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and the Coroner's Office. "As the cause of death is determined by the Coroner and the Coroner's investigation is ongoing, we do not have a confirmed cause of death at this time," police said Meanwhile, the Ministry of Labour said at the time that it was notified about the death, it reported that a worker was "fatally injured while performing maintenance work." Following the notification, ministry inspectors attended the scene, the ministry said. "The ministry extends its sincere condolences to the family and colleagues of the worker," reads an email from the Ministry of Labour to CBC News. Both police and the ministry said no further details are available at this time as the investigation is ongoing.
CTV News
30-05-2025
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Mechanic struck by cement truck in Moncton has died; WorkSafeNB investigating
Emergency services are pictured beside a cement truck that struck a pedestrian in Moncton, N.B., on May 29, 2025. (Wade Perry) A mechanic who was struck by a cement truck in Moncton, N.B., Thursday afternoon has died from his injuries. Emergency crews were called to the scene near Edinburgh and English drives around 2:50 p.m. The man sustained life-threatening injuries and died in hospital. A relative told CTV News the cement truck rolled over the man, who worked for the company that owns the truck. They said the 39-year-old was a father of two. WorkSafeNB confirmed the victim worked for Casey Concrete Ltd. and it is investigating the incident as a workplace fatality. 'We offer our deepest condolences to the worker's family, as well as their friends and colleagues,' said Lynn Meahan-Carson, manager of corporate communications for WorkSafeNB. 'As the investigation is ongoing, we cannot release any further information at this time.' No one else was injured. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
