The Mission of the Ontario Homicide Investigators Association (OHIA) is to bring together the men and women charged with the responsibility of investigating homicides and to provide a forum through which they can share their skill, knowledge, and expertise for their professional development and support.
Each year, the OHIA Workshop Committee provides content that is topical, relevant and aimed to benefit Canadian Homicide Investigators by developing their skills in the current environment. This ensures that the workshop is informative, relevant and educational.
Registration
Register Early! -- the OHIA Homicide Conference is always in HIGH DEMAND and SELLS OUT! Secure Your Spot Now!
OHIA Member Agencies
$600.00 +HST
Non-Member Agencies
$650.00 +HST
Registration fee includes refreshment breaks, lunches, and receptions plus the banquet on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Additional banquet tickets may be purchased for $80.00 +HST each.
Accommodations
Rooms & Rates
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2 Room Canadian Fallsview Suite - 1 King Bed - C$175.00
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2 Room Canadian/US Fallsview Suite - 1 King Bed - C$175.00
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2 Room Canadian Fallsview Suite - 2 Queen Beds - C$175.00
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2 Room Canadian/US Fallsview Suite - 2 Queen Beds - C$175.00
A block of rooms has been reserved for May 5, 2024 - May 10, 2024.
Rate includes Complimentary Wi-Fi and Breakfast buffet each morning!
Discounted Self-Parking Rate: $20.00 per vehicle per night + taxes/fees.
Guest can also call, 1 (800) 420-6980 to book their room and quote "OHIA Homicide".
Special Group Rate for booking online and call-in ends April 15, 2024
OHIA Awards
We are now accepting nominations for OHIA Awards!
The following awards, are presented annually at the OHIA Gala and it is intended to recognize the outstanding performance of individuals and teams in various aspects of homicide investigations.
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Ontario Major Case Management Award – Presented to the individual, team or service that has exhibited outstanding innovation and achievement in case management in a homicide investigation.
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Mike Matthews Award – Dedicated to the memory of our dear friend and colleague and awarded to the homicide investigator who has displayed the courage, tenacity and compassion that are hallmarks of Mike Matthews’ legacy.
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Lynda Shaw Award – For vigilance and dedication demonstrated in historic (cold-case) homicide investigations.
Inquiries and nominations for each award can be submitted to OHIA Awards Committee at awards@ontariohomicide.ca, or you can submit your nomination online by clicking on the link below
2024 Featured Presentations
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Featured Presentation
Bobbie Lynn Moose was found dead in an industrial yard in Thompson, Manitoba on October 17, 2019. Given the high transient population, it was immediately apparent that this would be a difficult case to solve. The RCMP assembled three investigative teams, working diligently to confirm her identity and comb through 400 persons of interest in hopes of identifying the person responsible.
Waterloo Regional Police Featured Presentation
In December 2015, Linda and Cheyenne Daniel were reported missing. At the time, the two were residing with Linda's common-law husband who had since relocated to Alberta. Shortly before their disappearance, a neighbor reported seeing suspicious fires on the property. Through various police techniques mainly conducted out of Province, Waterloo Regional Police Service were able to gain evidence and identify the person responsible.