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Publication Date: January 27, 2026 - 12:57
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Inquest for nephew of Ontario MPP Sol Mamakwa postponed after late First Nation man's partner dies
January 27, 2026
The inquest for a 27-year-old who died while in custody at the Thunder Bay Jail in northwestern Ontario has been postponed due to the sudden death of his partner. Kevin Mamakwa was the nephew of Sol Mamakwa, an NDP member of provincial parliament who previously called for the jail to be shut down due to safety concerns.
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