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.
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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.
Appeal hearing nears for ex-educational assistant
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal will hear arguments Jan. 16 on Stacey Duke's appeal of her sex crime convictions. The Crown seeks a longer sentence. Read the latest.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$73M West Vancouver Mansion Value Upheld by Board
BC's Property Assessment Appeal Board rules Holborn Group's 14-bedroom West Vancouver mansion is not overvalued at $73M. Details on the luxury property and the ruling.
Judge Grants Appeal in Northern Ont. Manslaughter Case
An Ontario judge has granted an appeal for a youth convicted in a 2014 Thunder Bay manslaughter. Get the latest details on this significant legal development.
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.
Quebec Appeals to Supreme Court Over Gaspé Riding
The Quebec government will ask the Supreme Court of Canada to overturn a ruling that invalidated a law delaying the elimination of a Gaspé Peninsula riding. Read the latest on this constitutional battle.
Diddy Seeks Immediate Prison Release in Appeals Argument
Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs files an appeal for immediate release from prison. Get the latest details on his legal team's arguments and the case's status.
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.
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.
Police seek witnesses to Vanier hit-and-run
Ottawa police are investigating a hit-and-run on McArthur Avenue in Vanier. Authorities urge witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
Alberta court voids lawyer's oath to King on Charter grounds
An Alberta Court of Appeal ruling declares the lawyer's oath of allegiance to the sovereign a Charter violation. Explore the case, its implications for citizenship, and the call for an appeal.
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.
Crown Appeals Verdict in Fatal 2023 Workplace Incident
Ontario's Crown Law Office appeals the acquittal of supervisor Steven Deans in the 2023 electrocution death of worker Nicholas Chenier. A new trial is sought.
B.C. practitioner granted bail while appealing sex assault convictions
A Vancouver-area 'vaginal rejuvenation' practitioner, convicted of sexual assault, has been granted bail pending his appeal. Learn the details of the case and its implications.
Tesla driver convicted of 196 km/h impaired driving awaits bail
An Ontario man convicted of impaired driving after reaching 196 km/h in a Tesla awaits a bail decision pending his appeal. Get the latest details on this high-speed case.
B.C. spa owner released on bail pending appeal
The B.C. Court of Appeal has granted interim release to a medical aesthetics spa owner convicted of seven sexual assaults. He will be under 24-hour house arrest while appealing his 11-year sentence.
IWK Health asks public to help find missing 18-year-old patient
IWK Health in Halifax is asking for the public's assistance in locating Wyatt Zwicker, an 18-year-old patient who is missing. The appeal was issued on December 16, 2025.
More charges for Winnipeg guard accused of inmate assaults
A Winnipeg corrections officer accused of sexually assaulting inmates is now facing more criminal charges. Get the latest details on this developing case.
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