Misconduct
Disbarred Halifax lawyer Lyle Howe won’t have to pay $150,000 penalty to be reinstated
Nova Scotia’s top court says a Halifax defence lawyer who was disbarred can be reinstated before paying a $150,000 penalty levied by the professional law society. Continue reading
B.C.’s former sergeant-at-arms Gary Lenz accused of ‘egregious breach of trust’
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
A new report is accusing former B.C. legislature sergeant-at-arms Gary Lenz of an “egregious breach of public trust.” Continue reading
Ontario regulator seeks to revoke licence of doctor who showed naked photos to patients
Ontario’s medical regulator is seeking to revoke the licence of a doctor who showed naked photos of himself to 11 patients and three staff members. Continue reading
Moose Jaw police officer dismissed after several misconduct allegations
Alan Murdock was dismissed of his duties as a Moose Jaw Police Service officer on Tuesday following several misconduct allegations. Continue reading
Member of Canadian Armed Forces charged after sexual misconduct allegations in B.C., Alberta
Warrant Officer Jarvis Kevin Malone is charged in relation to reported incidents at a support base in Edmonton. and while on tasking in B.C. Continue reading
B.C. police officers detained in Cuba still facing misconduct investigation
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The two police officers acquitted in a sexual assault case in Cuba could still face discipline at home in B.C. Continue reading
Probe of Buddhist leader’s alleged sexual misconduct is ongoing, report due by January
Shambhala International’s interim board says the law firm Wickwire Holm has been investigating allegations of sexual harm caused by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and other Shambhala leaders since late summer. Continue reading
‘I think it’s imploding’: Followers of Shambhala International left shaken by sexual misconduct allegations
As multiple investigations uncover a growing number of sexual misconduct allegations against Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, the impact has shaken the global organization to its core. Continue reading
‘It appears he had a very revolving door’: Allegations against Halifax-based Buddhist leader rising
By Ross Lord Global National Atlantic Correspondent
The woman whose whistleblowing research has touched off a sex scandal in a Halifax-based Buddhist organization suggests the allegations have just begun. Continue reading
Censured school-board trustee speaks out against board’s alleged lack of transparency
A censured school-board trustee speaks out about the Limestone District School Board’s need for confidentiality. Continue reading