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'It haunts my dreams': Heather Winterstein’s mother reflects on marathon inquest into Ontario ER death

‘It haunts my dreams’: Heather Winterstein’s mother reflects on marathon inquest into Ontario ER death

Francine Shimizu-Orgar has frequent nightmares when her mind replays moments from the recent inquest into her daughter’s death at the St. Catharines, Ont., hospital. But if the inquiry, which the family pushed for, wasn’t held, what happened to 24-year-old Heather Winterstein “would never have come out,” Shimizu-Orgar tells CBC from the family home in the Niagara region city.

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Ontario/Quebec

April 8, 2026

Students, staff offered support after report of person on fire at school: board

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Business, Economy, Ontario/Quebec

April 8, 2026

Rianna Lim

Sarnia, Ont., border crossing surpasses Ambassador Bridge in commercial truck traffic

The Crown corporation that manages several international bridges in Ontario…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 8, 2026

Bus driver charged after Highway 401 rollover that injured multiple people

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Medical expert defends doctor’s assessment of woman before she died of sepsis in Ontario hospital
Star

April 8, 2026

Medical expert defends doctor’s assessment of woman before she died of sepsis in Ontario hospital

Heather Winterstein didn’t show hallmark warning signs of potentially life-threatening…

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Sports

April 8, 2026

Virginia reaches agreement with coach Tony Elliott on a contract extension through the 2030 season

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia football coach Tony Elliott, coming…

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Gilgo Beach serial killer admits to killing 8 women in New York state
Star

April 8, 2026

Gilgo Beach serial killer admits to killing 8 women in New York state

A Manhattan-based architect who led a secret life as a…

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Alex Ovechkin to decide NHL future after season, with health biggest factor
Star

April 8, 2026

Alex Ovechkin to decide NHL future after season, with health biggest factor

Alex Ovechkin says he is waiting until after the Washington…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 8, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

14-year-old arrested after series of ‘disturbing’ assaults posted on social media

South Simcoe police say they have arrested a 14-year-old after…

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Disaster, Environment, Ontario/Quebec

April 8, 2026

Dog rescued from ice drift after chasing geese into Thunder Bay harbour

THUNDER BAY — A dog is back in the arms…

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