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Inquest Scheduled for 2019 Mine Fatality in River Valley

Justin Barber

Aug 21, 2025 — 1 min read

Dr. Harry Mikael Voogjarv, Regional Supervising Coroner for the North Region, Sudbury Office, announced that an inquest into the death of Mark Paul Joseph Beskorowany will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, September 15, 2025. The coroner’s office named Bonnie Goldberg as the presiding officer and Alessandra Hollands as inquest counsel.

The coroner’s office stated the inquest is mandatory under Ontario’s Coroners Act. According to the same announcement, Mr. Beskorowany, 54, died in hospital on August 21, 2019, after being injured on August 19, 2019, while working at a surface mining site in River Valley.

The coroner’s office said the inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding Mr. Beskorowany’s death. The office added that the jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing further deaths. The inquest is expected to last five days and include testimony from about six witnesses, according to the announcement.

The proceedings will be conducted by video conference and are open to the public. According to the coroner’s office, the inquest can be viewed live at https://firstclassfacilitation.ca/office-of-the-chief-coroner/inquest-into-the-death-of-mark-paul-joseph-beskorowany/.

Boil Water Advisory in Matheson Limited to One Private Property

A boil water advisory posted in Matheson on August 29, 2025, affects only one private property, according to a public notice from the Township of Black River-Matheson. The notice, dated August 28, 2025, clarifies that the advisory is not related to the municipal water system. The township’s announcement means

Laurentian University to Establish Northern Housing Innovation Institute with $450,000 Federal Funding

Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced on August 28 that the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), will provide $450,000 to Laurentian University to establish the Institute for Northern Housing Innovation at the McEwen School of Architecture in Sudbury. According

Timmins Fined $45,000 for Violations at Sewage Treatment Plant

The City of Timmins was convicted on March 13, 2025, of multiple violations under the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Environmental Protection Act, and fined $45,000, plus a victim fine surcharge of $11,250. According to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, the city has

Smooth Rock Falls Town Hall Closed September 1 for Labour Day Weekend

Town Hall in Smooth Rock Falls will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, according to the Corporation of the Town of Smooth Rock Falls. The closure is in observance of the Labour Day long weekend. The information is relevant for residents who may require municipal services, as services will

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Boil Water Advisory in Matheson Limited to One Private Property

Laurentian University to Establish Northern Housing Innovation Institute with $450,000 Federal Funding

Timmins Fined $45,000 for Violations at Sewage Treatment Plant

Smooth Rock Falls Town Hall Closed September 1 for Labour Day Weekend