Date set for inquest into the death of Point Edward firefighter Gary Kendall

The coroner's office has announced a date for the inquest into the death of Gary Kendall, a volunteer firefighter from Point Edward who died during a training exercise seven years ago.

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The 17-year veteran of the department was trapped under a sheet of ice during a water exercise.

The inquest will begin on May 9 in Toronto, and is expected to last two weeks.

The coroner expects to hear from about 15 witnesses.

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The inquest will also examine the death of Adam Brunt, who died under similar circumstances two years ago.