Six new inquests announced in Manitoba including prison deaths
Manitoba's chief medical examiner has called six new inquests into recent deaths, including fatalities at Stony Mountain Institution and an RCMP shooting. Learn the details.
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Inmate hospitalized following assault at B.C. prison
An inmate at Kent Institution in Agassiz, B.C. was hospitalized after a serious assault at the maximum-security facility. Details emerge about the incident at one of Canada's most secure prisons.
$70K Contraband Seized from N.B. Maximum-Security Prison
Correctional officers confiscated unauthorized items worth $70,000 from Atlantic Institution in Renous, N.B. Read about the major prison seizure operation.
Ontario appeals murder charges stay in Maplehurst case
Ontario prosecutors challenge judge's decision to stay murder charges against Hamilton man due to Maplehurst inmate abuse. Legal battle continues in controversial correctional complex case.
Murder suspect escape questions Saint John correctional centre
An unlawfully at large man accused of murder sparks security concerns at Parrtown Community Correctional Centre in Saint John. Read about the ongoing investigation.
'Hillbilly Elegy' Used in Ohio Prison Drug Smuggling
A man sprayed JD Vance's memoir 'Hillbilly Elegy' with narcotics and shipped it to an Ohio prison. Austin Siebert received over a decade in prison for the drug trafficking operation.
Serial killer's prison transfer sparks family outrage
Families express outrage as Ontario serial killer moves to medium-security prison. Experts explain why this isn't 'day camp' and what the transfer means.
Hearing Scheduled for Inquest into Manitoba Inmate Death
A hearing is scheduled for the inquest into the 2021 death of William Walter Ahmo, a Sagkeeng First Nation inmate at Headingley Correctional Centre. Learn the details.
Broken prison sprinklers cost $1.1M in repairs
Two malfunctioning sprinklers at a New Brunswick prison resulted in a staggering $1.1 million repair bill for Correctional Service Canada. Learn how minor maintenance issues can lead to major taxpayer expenses.
Supreme Court: Prisoners Can Challenge Security Status
Canada's Supreme Court affirms prisoners' right to appear before a judge to contest their security classification, a landmark decision for inmate rights and procedural fairness.
Life inmate gets extra year for confining guards
Serena Tobaccojuice, serving life for a 1997 murder, received a 12-month sentence for using tweezers to confine Nova Scotia prison guards. Learn about the case details.
Cree identity considered in NS prison hostage sentencing
Lawyer argues Cree background should influence sentencing for Nova Institution hostage-taking. Case highlights Indigenous overrepresentation in Canadian justice system.
Correctional officer charged with sexual assault in Windsor
A Windsor correctional officer faces multiple charges after an alleged sexual assault of a female inmate at South West Detention Centre. Police seek potential additional victims.
Investigation underway after inmate dies in Regina jail
Authorities have launched an investigation following the death of an inmate at Regina Correctional Centre. Learn about the ongoing probe and institutional response.
Windsor correctional officer charged with inmate assault
A Windsor correctional officer faces sexual assault charges following an investigation into incidents at a local facility. Police confirm the officer has been suspended.
Federal prisons ill-equipped for mental health: watchdog
Canada's prison watchdog reveals federal institutions lack proper long-term mental health care capabilities. Learn about the systemic gaps affecting inmate rehabilitation.
Foreign Nationals Increasing in Canadian Federal Prisons
Exclusive analysis reveals a concerning trend in Canadian federal prisons as the population of non-citizen inmates continues to climb, raising questions about immigration enforcement and correctional system impacts.
Canada-wide warrant for 20-year-old who escaped NB facility
New Brunswick authorities are searching for Brady Jordon Morrison, 20, who allegedly walked away from a Saint John community correctional center. The escape has triggered a nationwide warrant.
Ontario Jail Abuse Scandal Threatens Multiple Cases
A disturbing pattern of inmate abuse at Ontario's Maplehurst Correctional Complex threatens to unravel multiple criminal cases as evidence emerges of systemic mistreatment by correctional officers.
Catholic institution returns tribal land in historic first
In an unprecedented move, a Catholic organization returns sacred tribal lands to Wisconsin's Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, setting a new precedent for reconciliation.
Intruder Breaks Into Kitchener Prison, Assaults Two
A brazen security breach at a Kitchener correctional facility leaves two employees injured after an unauthorized individual gained entry and launched violent attacks.
Canada's Prison Crisis: Beyond Bail Reform
Canada's correctional system faces a humanitarian crisis with overcrowded prisons, mental health emergencies, and soaring inmate deaths. Experts reveal why focusing solely on bail reform misses the bigger picture.
Female murder accused convicted for prison informant assault
Exclusive details reveal a vicious prison yard assault where a woman facing murder charges targeted a fellow inmate suspected of cooperating with authorities in a shocking Canadian correctional facility incident.
Sudbury Jail Death Inquest Delivers 13 Recommendations
A coroner's inquest into the 2021 death of inmate Justin St. Amour at the Sudbury Jail has resulted in 13 sweeping recommendations aimed at preventing similar tragedies in Ontario's correctional facilities.
Federal inmates escape Manitoba healing lodge - manhunt underway
Two federal inmates have escaped from a minimum-security healing lodge in Crane River, Manitoba, sparking an extensive search operation by RCMP and correctional authorities.
UWindsor charges $3,780 for ransomware docs, won't confirm existence
The University of Windsor is charging thousands for access to records about a ransomware attack while refusing to confirm whether the documents even exist, raising transparency concerns.
Life sentence for New Brunswick inmate in prison murder case
A New Brunswick inmate convicted of brutally murdering a fellow prisoner receives life sentence with no parole eligibility for 12 years in shocking prison violence case.
BC Prison Assault: Inmate Hospitalized After Violent Incident
A serious inmate assault at a British Columbia correctional facility has prompted a major police investigation after the victim was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries.
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