Prison
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Nearly 1 in 4 federal inmates are receiving treatment for opioid addiction'The crisis is alarming,' one expert said as new data shows nearly one in four federal inmates in Canada are receiving treatment for opioid addiction, more than double since 2016.CanadaApr 12
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Luka Magnotta now living in medium-security prison, says Correctional Service CanadaA jury found Magnotta guilty of first-degree murder in 2014 for the killing and dismemberment of 33-year-old Concordia University student Jun Lin in 2012.CanadaMar 4
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More than a game: How chess is helping prisoners in CanadaWhile chess may seem like just a board game to some, it is now being used in prison systems in Canada and across the world to help rehabilitate prisoners.CanadaFeb 19
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Canadian man gets 12-year U.S. prison sentence for trying to sexually coerce childA New Brunswick man has received a 12-year prison sentence for trying to entice and coerce a 10-year-old child into sexual activity.CrimeJan 29
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Retired N.B. correctional officer writes book about battle with PTSDA retired Canadian correctional officer from New Brunswick is breaking his silence about his private battle living with PTSD, hoping to help other officers who may be struggling.CanadaNov 15, 2023
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Union warns of ‘insane’ drug problem at B.C. prisonA union leader says a prison in British Columbia's Fraser Valley is experiencing an "insane" drug problem, with drones making multiple deliveries to prisoners each day.Nov 10, 2023
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How did a Pennsylvania murderer escape prison? New video released amid manhuntThe escape and search have attracted international attention and became big news in convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante's native country of Brazil.U.S. NewsSep 6, 2023
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Convicted Lethbridge sex offender to spend another 3 years behind barsSohil Bindra, already serving more than a decade in prison for convictions involving three victims, was sentenced for an incident involving a fourth woman.CrimeAug 8, 2023
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Putin critic Navalny sentenced to 19 years in prison for extremismAs the judge read out the verdict, Navalny stood alongside his lawyers and his co-defendant with his arms crossed, listening with a serious expression on his face.WorldAug 4, 2023
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Barrie launching shuttle program for former inmates leaving Penetanguishene prisonBarrie partners with Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General in a new shuttle program helping those newly released from the local prison get back to their home communities.CanadaJul 19, 2023
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