Inquest into the death of Lyle Dufoe announced

THUNDER BAY, ON, July 29 /CNW/ - Dr. Michael B. Wilson, Regional Supervising Coroner for North Region, Thunder Bay Office, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Lyle Dufoe.

Mr. Dufoe, 25, died on July 24, 2007, from injuries received during the course of his employment at a mining site in Timmins. An inquest is mandatory under the Coroners Act.

The inquest will examine the events surrounding Mr. Dufoe's death. The jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing similar deaths.

The inquest is expected to last four days.

The inquest will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, October 4, 2010, at Timmins City Hall, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East. Dr. Raymond Sawkiw will preside as inquest coroner and Mr. Dale Cox will be counsel to the coroner.

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For further information: Dr. Michael B. Wilson, Regional Supervising Coroner for North Region Thunder Bay Office, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, 807-343-7663