B.C. inmate dies after 35 years as dangerous offender
A federal inmate at B.C.'s Pacific Institution has died after 35 years behind bars. The Parole Board described him as a dangerous offender with 'grandiose delusions.'
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N.B. Announces New Prisoner Release Process
New Brunswick's government is implementing a new structured discharge process for inmates in 2026. Learn about the changes aimed at improving reintegration and public safety.
B.C. settles solitary confinement lawsuit for $60M
Inmates held in solitary confinement in B.C. jails from 2005 to 2025 can apply for compensation from a $60 million class-action settlement. Learn who is eligible and how to file a claim.
Manslaughter charge in Windsor jail fentanyl death
Windsor police have laid manslaughter and drug trafficking charges after an inmate died from fentanyl at the South West Detention Centre. The case highlights ongoing issues within the facility.
Transgender Killer Loses Bid for Women's Prison Placement
Michelle Autumn, convicted of the brutal 2005 murder of a 13-year-old Edmonton girl, has lost a court challenge to remain in a women's prison following reports of threatening behavior. Read the full ruling details.
Manslaughter charge laid after inmate overdose death
Windsor police have laid a manslaughter charge following a fatal overdose at the South West Detention Centre. Get the latest details on this developing case.
Inquest into inmate death at Saskatchewan Penitentiary
A coroner's inquest will investigate the death of a 28-year-old man in his cell at Saskatchewan Penitentiary. Get the latest details on the case and its implications for the justice system.
Inmates Build Instruments from Migrant Smuggler Boats for Concert
A Milan prison hosted a unique concert where inmates played instruments crafted from the timber of sunken migrant smuggling boats. Conductor Riccardo Muti led the Orchestra del Mare in this powerful event.
Nova Scotia prison locked down following inmate assault
Springhill Institution in Nova Scotia is under lockdown after a serious assault on an inmate. Get the latest details on the incident and ongoing response from authorities.
Calgary woman charged in Canyon Meadows homicide
A Calgary woman faces charges after the suspicious death of an elderly woman in a southwest home. Police are investigating the homicide in Canyon Meadows.
VR Headsets Provide Escape, Training in California Prisons
Virtual reality is being used as a rehabilitation tool inside California prisons, offering inmates immersive escapes and practical job training. See how this innovative program works.
Police probe 'undetermined death' in Calgary's Edgemont
Calgary police are investigating an undetermined death in the northwest community of Edgemont. One person is in custody as the investigation continues. Details are limited.
Homicide investigation launched after suspicious death in Kamloops
Kamloops RCMP have opened a homicide investigation following the suspicious death of Muhammad 'Ash' Zafar. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Female inmate dies in custody at Headingley facility
A female inmate has died while in custody at the Women's Correctional Centre in Headingley, Manitoba. Manitoba Justice confirmed the death on January 5, 2026.
Inmate escapes Edmonton healing centre, nationwide warrant issued
Edmonton police ask for public assistance to locate Shelby Crane, 33, who escaped custody on New Year's Day from the Stan Daniels Healing Centre. A Canada-wide warrant is active.
Body found in Brossard, police investigating
Longueuil police are investigating after a man in his 50s was found deceased at a residence in Brossard on Sunday. Authorities are treating the death as suspicious.
EPS searches for inmate after escape from Stan Daniels Centre
Edmonton Police are seeking public help to locate Shelby Crane, 33, who escaped from the Stan Daniels Healing Centre on New Year's Day. Get the latest details.
Inmate assaulted at B.C. federal prison, investigation underway
An inmate was seriously assaulted at Matsqui Institution, a medium-security federal prison in Abbotsford, B.C. Correctional Service Canada is investigating the incident.
Ghislaine Maxwell's 'VIP' prison treatment sparks outrage
Ghislaine Maxwell faces fury from fellow inmates at a Texas prison over alleged special privileges, including extended phone time and a puppy. Read the full report.
Calgary police investigate undetermined death in Citadel
Calgary police are investigating an undetermined death in the northwest community of Citadel. An autopsy is scheduled for December 31. Police urge anyone with information to come forward.
Quebec man dies in Florida rip current incident
A 44-year-old Quebec man died after being found in a rip current off a Florida beach. Lifeguards performed rescue efforts, but he was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Thunder Bay Police Probe Christmas Day Sudden Death
Thunder Bay Police Service is investigating a sudden death that occurred on December 25, 2025. Details remain limited as the investigation is ongoing.
Foul play suspected in Merritt woman's death: RCMP
RCMP are investigating the suspicious death of a woman in Merritt, B.C., stating foul play is suspected. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Federal Prison Inmate Death to be Probed in Hearing
An independent hearing will investigate the death of an inmate at Manitoba's Stony Mountain Institution. Get the latest details on the probe into federal prison oversight.
More delays at trial of babysitter charged in toddler's death
The trial of a London babysitter charged in the death of toddler Nathaniel McLellan has been delayed again due to legal arguments. Get the latest details from court.
London police probe death after woman found with traumatic injury
London Police Service has launched a death investigation after a woman was discovered with a traumatic injury in a south end residence. Details remain limited as authorities work to determine the circumstances.
Sask. RCMP probes suspicious death in Wollaston Lake
Saskatchewan RCMP are investigating a suspicious death in the remote community of Wollaston Lake. The investigation began on December 19, 2025. Get the latest details.
Guard Sentenced for Murder in Prison Beating Death
Former New York prison guard David Kingsley sentenced to 25 years to life for the murder of inmate Robert Brooks. The brutal 2024 beating, caught on bodycam, sparked calls for reform.
France recaptures second inmate in bedsheet prison escape
French authorities have apprehended the second inmate involved in a dramatic prison escape using knotted bedsheets. Get the latest details on the manhunt and the ongoing investigation.
Charges laid in Drumheller Institution inmate death
A man faces charges following the death of an inmate at Drumheller Institution. Get the latest details on this developing story from Alberta's correctional system.
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