When they arrived, they saw a man with "visible lacerations to his hands," dropping items while attempting to leave, according to the news release.

The claim states the dentist used cruel and traumatizing "behavior management techniques" that allegedly included include slapping faces and covering mouths with towels.

'Police located staff onsite operating the facility with customers inside training.'

'We want people to be aware, and raise their voice, and then (be) aware of what (the) government is trying to do in India.'

The province has issued COVID-19 exposure warnings for eight new locations or times as well as a revised time for a single location. 

“After reviewing complaints, the Committee ordered that Dr. Gaum’s license to practice dentistry in the Province of Nova Scotia be suspended indefinitely, effective immediately.”

“The crying didn’t stop. It was more than just the typical ‘I don’t want to be here’ type of crying.”

"He does not deserve to do this to the kids. It's kids. I don't understand what is going on, why are we not protecting them?"

The province says anyone exposed may develop symptoms up to and including Nov. 20.

More than 40 people attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony, but not all of them kept a safe, six-foot distance.