Arabnews24.ca:Friday 26 March 2021 02:14 PM: A doctor has been charged with first-degree murder as police investigate multiple suspicious deaths at a hospital between Ottawa and Montreal, CBC News has learned.
Ontario Provincial Police were called to the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital on Thursday evening, police said in a release.
At a court appearance Friday, Dr. Brian Nadler was charged with one count of first-degree murder.
"Dr. Nadler maintains his innocence and the charges will be rigorously defended," defence lawyer Alan Brass told CBC.
His next appearance is scheduled for April 6.
Police didn't say how long the investigation has been going or how many deaths are being investigated.
They said there is no risk to public safety or the "routine activity" at the hospital.
The hospital has declined to comment.
