Mission Institution

• Lockdown ended at B.C. prison after fears of firearm dropped on grounds by drone

  On Thursday, officials said a complete search of the facility has been completed and no firearm was found, however, a drone was.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2022
  
• B.C. prison locked down due to fears a drone dropped a gun on the grounds

  The Correctional Service of Canada said a lockdown was put in place at Mission Institution due to 'the safety and security of the institution, its staff, and inmates.'

  Crime

  Nov 4, 2022
  
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• COVID-19 outbreak at Mission, B.C. prison as 97 inmates test positive

  The Correctional Service of Canada said 97 inmates at the facility have tested positive for COVID-19.

  Health

  Oct 20, 2022
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• Three COVID-19 cases discovered in inmates at B.C. correctional facility

  The CSC said visits to inmates in Fraser Valley institutions continue to be suspended.

  Dec 23, 2020
• New COVID-19 outbreak confirmed at B.C. prison hit hardest by virus in April

  The Mission Institution was the site of Canada's largest prison outbreak in April, with 120 inmates and a dozen staff infected.

  Health

  Nov 19, 2020
• Convicted murderer escapes from Mission Institution

  Police warn the public not to approach Muchikekwanape if they see him, and call Mission RCMP immediately.

  Crime

  Oct 30, 2020
• Inmate at B.C. prison says response to massive COVID-19 outbreak was ‘not nice at all’

  The inmate said weeks went by before adequate testing, meals and shower schedules were implemented at Mission Institution, where 120 inmates and a dozen employees were infected.

  Health

  Jun 17, 2020
• 38 inmates at coronavirus-plagued Mission Institution now recovered, officials say

  Over 100 inmates and 12 correctional officers have now tested positive for the coronavirus, accounting for over a third of the prison's inmate population.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2020
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• All inmates at virus-stricken B.C. prison to be tested for coronavirus: Fraser Health

  The federal institution is the site of the worst COVID-19 outbreak in a Canadian prison, with at least 64 inmates and 11 staff testing positive for the virus.

  Apr 22, 2020
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• COVID-19 outbreak at B.C. jail declared over, federal prison outbreak grows: Dr. Bonnie Henry

  The outbreak at the Okanagan Correctional Centre has been declared over.

  Health

  Apr 20, 2020