CNO aware of former nurse charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm

TORONTO, July 10, 2025 /CNW/ - The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is aware of recent charges Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made against a former nurse.

OPP has arrested and charged Michelle Biglow, 62, of Matheson, with criminal negligence causing bodily harm, contrary to section 221 of the Criminal Code. Biglow was a Registered Practical Nurse when the incident occurred and has since resigned their registration with CNO and is no longer able to practice nursing.

CNO is committed to upholding the highest standards of practice and ensuring that the health care professionals we regulate adhere to ethical and professional standards. Find more information about the investigations process on our website.

The Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 determines how health care professionals are regulated in Ontario. Under the Nursing Act, 1991, CNO regulates the practice of nursing to protect the public interest. This legislation creates a duty of confidentiality for CNO and our processes operate to achieve this, while maintaining objectivity and remaining fair to all sources and witnesses.

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SOURCE College of Nurses of Ontario

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