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Brian Lush, a Newfoundland trucker, was reported missing after his family lost contact with him on April 24. His tractor-trailer was located in Ontario, and his body was later discovered inside the trailer in Newfoundland. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have faced scrutiny for their handling of the search and the delay in locating Lush’s body. The OPP issued a statement confirming that Lush had been found deceased and that foul play was not suspected, but did not initially disclose where his body was found. The force has since acknowledged that it did not search the trailer and has announced a review of the investigation.

The Otonabee River Bridge on Highway 115 in Peterborough, Ontario, will be dedicated in honor of Const. Norman F. Maker, an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer who was killed in the line of duty on May 3, 1928.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating the conduct of one of its officers after a video posted online appeared to show the officer sharing security information about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with protesters. The incident occurred during Prime Minister Trudeau’s visit to Alliston, Ontario, on Thursday to announce the new Honda electric vehicle manufacturing plant coming to the community. In the video, an officer can be seen approaching protesters, expressing support for the demonstrators, and telling them the direction the Prime Minister’s motorcade was travelling. The officer is also seen agreeing with the protester’s comments about government bail policies, calling them “catch and release” and “ridiculous.”

In an online statement, OPP says the “video has raised concerns about the professionalism and depicts opinions that are not in line with the OPP’s values.” The OPP also respects the rights of the general public, local residents and elected officials to a safe environment.” Police say the incident is being taken seriously and is under review.