Canada: Ontario Provincial Police investigate officers for donating to freedom convoy

Ottawa/IBNS:  The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has launched an internal review of some of its officers who have donated to the recent convoy protests in Ottawa and throughout the province.

Canada's top defense Admiral Art McDonald voluntarily steps aside amidst investigation

Ottawa/IBNS: With just over two years into the job, Admiral Art McDonald, Canada's new top military commander has voluntarily stepped aside amid investigation by the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service due to unspecified allegations levelled against him.

Canada: Quebec orders public inquiry into COVID-19 related deaths in long-term care homes

Quebec/IBNS: Quebec's chief coroner Pascale Descary ordered a wide-ranging public inquiry into the occurrence of deaths in the province's long-term care homes, private seniors' residences and other residential institutions for vulnerable people over the first six weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, media reports said.

Canada: CannTrust Holdings In. under investigation

Ottawa, Aug 2 (IBNS): An investigation into CannTrust Holdings Inc. has been opened by The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) after it was revealed that the company was growing cannabis without a license, media reports said.

UN rights office urges Libyan authorities to investigate death of 12 victims of torture

New York, June 15 (Just Earth News): The UN human rights office on Tuesday urged the Libyan authorities to undertake an effective, thorough and impartial investigation to bring perpetrators of torture to justice, after 12 people were found dead last Friday.

Investigation into killing of Philippines journalist urged by UNESCO chief

New York, Nov 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Wednesday denounced the killing of radio journalist José Bernardo in the Philippines on 31 October.