The provincial auditor of Saskatchewan has declined to launch an investigation into a fatal carbon monoxide leak at a Regina apartment building, a tragedy that claimed the life of an 11-year-old boy just before Christmas.
A Family Tragedy in Regina
Henry Losco, aged 11, died on December 19, 2025, as a direct result of carbon monoxide exposure in his family's apartment. His father, Sergio Losco, was also overcome by the toxic gas and remains in critical condition, fighting for his life in hospital. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community and raised urgent questions about safety protocols and accountability in residential buildings.
Auditor's Office Declines to Intervene
Despite the severity of the incident and the public outcry for a thorough review, the office of the Provincial Auditor has confirmed it will not be conducting an investigation. The auditor's role typically involves audits of government ministries, agencies, and Crown corporations, focusing on financial statements and value-for-money audits. This decision leaves unanswered questions about whether systemic failures or regulatory gaps contributed to the lethal leak.
Advocates and the grieving family are now looking to other provincial and municipal bodies to determine the cause and prevent future occurrences. The refusal to investigate highlights the often-complex jurisdictional boundaries in public safety oversight.
Calls for Action and Prevention
The death of Henry Losco has ignited a fierce debate on mandatory carbon monoxide detectors in rental properties across Saskatchewan. Currently, regulations may vary by municipality, and there is no consistent provincial law mandating detectors in all residential units, similar to smoke alarms.
Community members and safety experts are urging lawmakers to re-examine building codes and tenant safety laws. They argue that such a preventable tragedy must lead to concrete legislative changes to protect other families. The focus is now on the City of Regina's own investigations and whether coroner's inquests or other public inquiries will be convened to fully unpack the events leading to December's fatal leak.
As Sergio Losco continues his fight in hospital, the community mourns the loss of a young boy and waits for answers that could prevent similar heartbreak.
