Slipping under the radar in May was news from the Ottawa Police that they assisted the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario in executing a search warrant at a premises on Fifth Avenue, in the Glebe. By coincidence, this is where the offices of the Canadian Cancer Research Group are located. The press release:
News Releases Ottawa Police Service
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 11, 2007, 10:40 am
Ottawa Police Service assisted Investigators of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario(Ottawa)
On Thursday May 10th at 10:00 am the Ottawa Police Service assisted in the execution of a warrant by Investigators with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario under the Regulated Health Professions Act. The warrant was executed at a business located on Fifth Ave. No arrest were made and no charges were laid.
The investigation is ongoing by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario under the Regulated Health Professions Act
Contact: Detective Mitch Proteau
Ottawa Police Service Central East District Investigations
613-236-1222 ext 5636
CTV's W-FIVE aired an award winning show about the activities of the CCRG under the title 'Doctor Hope' a while back, and for anyone interested in health issues and quackery, it's worth a watch. Those of us who have followed the activities of the CCRG for several years are pleased to see this development.
h/t to Bayblab.
