A doctor has been charged with first-degree murder as police investigate multiple suspicious deaths at the eastern Ontario hospital where he works. "At this point in time, while we don't know exactly how big this investigation will be, we are looking at other suspicious deaths that have occurred recently at the Hawkesbury hospital," said OPP spokesperson Bill Dickson. WATCH | Hawkesbury mayor urges calm:Doctor charged with first-degree murder as police investigate deaths at Hawkesbury hospital CBC News Ottawa 0:30 Paula Assaly, mayor of Hawkesbury, says the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital remains open as provincial police investigate several suspicious deaths there. Police have charged a doctor with one count of first-degree murder. Mayor Paula Assaly asked people to remain calm and not be afraid of seeking care at Hawkesbury and District General Hospital.

Source: CBC News March 26, 2021 16:50 UTC