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.
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.
Run Calgary has launched a new program in January 2026 dedicated to helping women train for marathons. Discover how this initiative empowers female runners in the community.
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.
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.
MOVATI Athletic announces all five Ottawa locations are now official HYROX Training Clubs, offering specialized training for the 2026 HYROX Ottawa event. Get ready for the fitness race.
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.
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 faces fury from fellow inmates at a Texas prison over alleged special privileges, including extended phone time and a puppy. Read the full report.
A unique dog training camp in Maine is teaching dogs and their owners the winter sport of skijoring. Discover how this activity strengthens bonds and provides exercise.
Walmart and other major U.S. companies are launching initiatives to address the critical shortage of skilled tradespeople, investing in training to build a sustainable workforce. Learn about the new strategies.
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.
The U.S. military will cease using live pigs and goats to train combat medics, ending a long-standing practice. New advanced simulation technology will replace animal use.
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.
The Ottawa Mission celebrates a new group of graduates from its Food Services Training Program, providing skills and hope for a fresh start. Learn about this life-changing initiative.
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.
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.
A Winnipeg corrections officer accused of sexually assaulting inmates is now facing more criminal charges. Get the latest details on this developing case.
An inmate has died at the Headingley Correctional Centre near Winnipeg. Authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred on December 15, 2025.
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.
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.
Three inmates escaped a Louisiana jail by breaking through a degraded wall, prompting a multi-agency manhunt. Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant.
A Vancouver judge has found a convicted murderer in contempt of court for refusing to answer questions, citing the 'inmate code.' The ruling highlights tensions between court orders and prison culture.
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.
A large-scale search operation has concluded with the successful capture of an inmate who escaped from an Atlanta hospital. Get the latest details on the manhunt and arrest.
Firefighting students at Sudbury's Cambrian College honed critical lifesaving skills in a specialized, pitch-black trailer maze. This intense training prepares them for real-world emergencies.
Halifax fire crews face budget overrun as three-storey training facility requires additional $1.5 million funding. Learn about the project's challenges and implications.
Egypt is training hundreds of Palestinians in police operations, a key step for post-conflict security in Gaza. Learn about the international effort and its implications.
French authorities apprehend one escapee after two prisoners used bed sheets to break out of prison. The dramatic escape highlights ongoing security concerns in correctional facilities.
Two prisoners executed an old-fashioned escape from a French jail using bed sheets. The dramatic breakout occurred in November 2025, highlighting security concerns.
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.