Corrections
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Luka Magnotta transfer was flagged twice to then-minister’s office: CSCA year before the transfer of Paul Bernardo to a medium-security prison ignited a firestorm, the then-public safety minister's office was told about plans to move Luka Magnotta.CanadaMar 5
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Inquest probes deaths of 4 inmates in Central East Correctional Centre in Lindsay, Ont.The March 18 joint inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding the deaths of four inmates between 2020 to 2022 who all died from drug toxicity.CrimeFeb 29
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Faqiri inquest recommends corrections ‘inspectorate,’ rules death a homicideJurors in a coroner’s inquest into the death of a mentally ill man at an Ontario jail have recommended the province create a designated "inspectorate" for corrections.CrimeDec 12, 2023
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Virtual inquest into death of Soleiman Faqiri at Lindsay, Ont. jail set for Nov. 20Soleiman Faqiri, 30, died in Decmember 2016, at the Central East Correctional Centre following altercations with correctional staff. The coroner's inquest will be held Nov. 20.CrimeNov 3, 2023
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Tobacco, marijuana among items seized at Warkworth Institution prisonThe Correctional Service of Canada say on Oct. 17, staff located quantities of tobacco and marijuana at the prison — the second reported seized of contraband in less than a month.CrimeOct 19, 2023
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Contraband, cellphones seized at Warkworth InstitutionThe Correctional Service of Canada says a two-day search of the prison in late September led to the seizure of tobacco, crystal meth, cellphones and accessories.CrimeOct 6, 2023
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Drugs and weapons seized during 10-day lockdown at Warkworth InstitutionThe 10-day search of Warkworth Institution located drugs, stabbing weapons and other items.CrimeAug 11, 2023
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Assault at Warkworth Institution sends inmate to hospitalAccording to the Correctional Service of Canada, on May 28 an inmate was assaulted at the medium-level federal prison located 60 kilometres southwest of Peterborough.CrimeJun 6, 2023
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Locals react after province passes the Saskatchewan Firearms ActLocal residents react to the province passing The Saskatchewan Firearms Act, a legislation that aims to enhance public safety and protect the rights of law-abiding firearms owners.CanadaApr 6, 2023
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N.B. murderer who spent 5 decades in prison dies at Dorchester PenitentiaryConvicted murderer Melvin Miller, who spent 51 years in prison, has died at the Dorchester Penitentiary in New Brunswick. A cause of death was not released.CanadaMar 18, 2023
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