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.
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.
Windsor assault leads to criminal charges
A Windsor man faces charges following a violent assault. Get the latest details on the incident and the police response.
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.
Two teens charged in hate-motivated Ancaster assault
Hamilton police have charged two 17-year-olds in a hate-motivated assault in Ancaster. The incident occurred on January 9, 2026. Learn the details of the investigation.
Man charged in unprovoked Vaughan parking lot attack
York Regional Police have laid charges after a woman was assaulted in a Vaughan plaza parking lot. The suspect, a local man, faces assault charges in what police call an unprovoked incident.
4 suspects sought in violent Scarborough mall assault
Toronto police are searching for four individuals after a violent fight on New Year's Day left two people assaulted outside a Scarborough shopping centre. Get the latest details.
Police release suspect images in North York assault probe
Toronto police have released images of two suspects wanted in connection with an assault in North York. Authorities are asking for the public's help to identify them.
Niagara couple charged in alleged sexual assaults over 3 years
A Niagara couple has been charged following an investigation into alleged sexual assaults spanning three years. Police announced the charges on January 7, 2026. Read the full details.
Grandmother writes name in blood after Calgary assault
A Calgary senior, fearing death after a brutal assault by her granddaughter and boyfriend, wrote her name in blood. The attackers received five-year sentences. Read the shocking details.
N.S. youth sentenced to probation for hospital bleach assault
A Nova Scotia youth has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to an assault involving bleach at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre in Truro. Learn the details of the case and the court's decision.
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.
Arrest in Jasper New Year's sexual assault case
RCMP in Alberta have made an arrest related to a sexual assault reported in Jasper on New Year's Day. The investigation is ongoing as police seek further information.
Man arrested after attempted assault on Winnipeg taxi driver
Winnipeg Police have arrested a man following an attempted assault on a taxi driver. Get the latest details on the incident and police response.
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.
Jasper police probe New Year's sexual assault
Jasper RCMP are investigating a sexual assault reported on New Year's Day. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.
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.
Man charged for assaulting officer in Tillsonburg
A man faces charges after an alleged assault on a police officer in Tillsonburg, Ontario Provincial Police confirm. Details on the incident and charges.
Suspect sought in unprovoked Vaughan assault
York police are working to identify a male suspect after an unprovoked attack in Vaughan left one person injured on December 23, 2025. Authorities urge public assistance.
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.
Man charged in Sault Ste. Marie sexual assault case
Sault Ste. Marie police have laid charges against a man in connection with a sexual assault reported in June. Get the latest details on this developing story.
Man charged in June sexual assault in Sault Ste. Marie
Sault Ste. Marie police have laid charges against a man in connection with an alleged sexual assault reported in June 2025. Get the latest details on the investigation.
Man charged in Sault Ste. Marie sexual assault case
Sault Ste. Marie police have laid charges against a man for an alleged sexual assault that occurred in June 2025. The arrest follows a months-long investigation.
Man charged with aggravated assault in Yaletown club slashing
A Delta man faces an aggravated assault charge after a 3 a.m. knife attack in a Yaletown nightclub. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Read the latest Vancouver crime news.
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