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Fatal Hospital Altercation Sparks Outrage, Calls for Safety Review

1/12/2026

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Trevor Dubois, 36, died after a physical altercation with security at Saskatoon’s Royal University Hospital on January 9.
He was undergoing chemotherapy for brain cancer.
His family and the Saskatoon Tribal Council seek answers, saying the death was preventable.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has classified the death as a critical incident, prompting a formal review.
The New Democratic Party of Saskatchewan urged the government to address safety concerns.

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Trevor Dubois, 36, died after a physical altercation with security at Saskatoon’s Royal University Hospital on January 9.
He was undergoing chemotherapy for brain cancer.
His family and the Saskatoon Tribal Council seek answers, saying the death was preventable.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has classified the death as a critical incident, prompting a formal review.
The New Democratic Party of Saskatchewan urged the government to address safety concerns.