A developing story from Thunder Bay: The former health manager at the Thunder Bay Jail noted about 40 per cent of inmates were receiving opioid agonist therapy in 2020, and “it’s much higher now.
The former health manager at the Thunder Bay Jail noted about 40 per cent of inmates were receiving opioid agonist therapy in 2020, and “it’s much higher now.” Melissa Boban provided testimony during the fifth day of a coroner’s inquest into the death of Kevin Mamakwa, who died at the jail June 2, 2020 at 27 years old. Here’s what the jury heard on Friday about health care at the jail..
The former health manager at the Thunder Bay Jail noted about 40 per cent of inmates were receiving opioid agonist therapy in 2020, and “it’s much higher now.” Melissa Boban provided testimony during the fifth day of a coroner’s inquest into the death of Kevin Mamakwa, who died at the jail June 2, 2020 at 27 years old. Here’s what the jury heard on Friday about health care at the jail..
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📍 Source: CBC Thunder Bay RSS · By: Staff · 🗓️ June 08, 2026 · 🏠 ThunderBay.Online
