Human remains discovered again on Sugarloaf Street as investigations continue in Port Colborne

Investigations continue as human remains have been found again on Sugarloaf Street in Port Colborne, authorities say. The most recent discovery is at 112 Sugarloaf St. The story is complex. Niagara Regional Police were called to a condo building near the corner of Sugarloaf and Elm Streets  following the discovery of human remains at a Port Colborne construction site. Authorities determined the situation was not a criminal matter and instead focused on the site’s historical significance. Journalist Dave Johnson reported that remains previously found nearby had been handed over to Ontario’s Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism, and Culture Industries for further investigation. The area, known as the location of cemeteries dating back to the 1800s, had already drawn attention earlier in the year. However, in May, members of Indigenous communities…

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