$86K in Contraband Seized from N.B. Prison
Correctional officers at the Atlantic Institution in Renous, N.B., have seized contraband valued at $86,000. Discover the details of the major prison seizure and its implications.
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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.
Drugs worth $140K seized at Ontario federal prison
Correctional officers at Beaver Creek Institution intercepted a package containing $140,000 worth of illegal drugs and contraband. Get the details on the seizure and prison security.
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.
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.
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.
Swiss Vienna Bakery in Pointe-Claire Closes After Decades
Harry Schick retires, closing the iconic Swiss Vienna bakery in Pointe-Claire. Patrons mourn the loss of pastries and Schick's defiance of Quebec sign laws. Read about the community's memories.
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.
Over $100K in contraband seized at Quebec prison
Correctional officers at a Quebec detention centre intercepted a massive shipment of illegal items valued at more than $100,000. Discover the details of the bust and its impact on prison security.
Lawsuits follow break-in, assaults at Kitchener prison
Multiple lawsuits have been filed following a major security breach and assaults at the Grand Valley Institution for Women in Kitchener. Get the latest details on the incident and legal actions.
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.
Woman who escaped Edmonton healing lodge found
Charmaine Louis-Crier, who escaped from Buffalo Sage Wellness House on Dec. 9, has been located. Get the latest details on the search and the facility's role.
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.
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.
Inmate dies at Headingley Correctional Centre
An inmate has died at the Headingley Correctional Centre near Winnipeg. Authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred on December 15, 2025.
Faqiri family seeks apology, action on inquest recommendations
The family of Soleiman Faqiri calls for a formal apology from Ontario's premier and immediate implementation of prison inquest recommendations. The case highlights systemic failures.
Man guilty in 2022 Edmonton prison killing
A man serving life for murdering a Calgary youth counsellor has been found guilty of killing another inmate at Edmonton Institution in 2022. Get the details on this high-security prison case.
Supreme Court to Review Inmates' Challenge of Jail Lockdowns
Canada's top court will review a challenge to prolonged jail lockdowns, a case with major implications for prisoner rights and correctional facility operations nationwide.
CSC fires 12, disciplines staff in 400 misconduct cases
Correctional Service Canada has disciplined employees in 400 misconduct cases, with 12 terminated. The data highlights accountability measures within the federal corrections system.
CSC: 400 Staff Disciplined, 12 Fired for Misconduct
Correctional Service Canada recorded 400 cases of employee misconduct leading to disciplinary action in the past year, with 12 terminations. Get the full details on the internal accountability measures.
CSC Disciplines 400 Employees, 12 Terminated
Correctional Service Canada took disciplinary action against 400 employees for misconduct in a recent review, resulting in 12 terminations. Get the full details on the internal crackdown.
400+ Canadian prison staff disciplined, 12 fired for misconduct
Canada's prison service disciplined over 400 employees, firing 12, for serious misconduct including smuggling contraband. Get the full details on the agency's accountability actions.
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.
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.
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