Remand Centre
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Demolition of former Edmonton Remand Centre to start this yearDemolition of the building, which was built in 1979 and decommissioned in 2019, will start in June of this year and is expected to take 18 months.CanadaFeb 15, 2023
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Man dies in custody at Winnipeg Remand CentreManitoba Justice said the death, which took place Friday, has been reported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.CrimeNov 23, 2022
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Coronavirus: 20 inmates test positive for COVID-19 at Port Coquitlam jailFraser Health said it was working with BC Corrections, which operates the facility, and the Provincial Health Services Authority to control the spread of the infection.HealthJan 22, 2021
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Staff at three Manitoba jails test positive for COVID-19A small number of staff have tested positive for COVID-19 multiple correctional facilities in Manitoba.HealthOct 12, 2020
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Manitoba Justice moves to end direct lock-up permanentlyA Manitoba Justice policy put in place in early April to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the corrections system has now been made permanent.CrimeJun 10, 2020
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Police investigate death of 57-year-old man at Edmonton Remand CentrePolice are investigating the suspicious death of a 57-year-old man at the Edmonton Remand Centre Saturday evening.CanadaJun 30, 2019
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Manitoba introduces body scanners to prevent drugs, weapons at jailsThe province announced Thursday it will be installing a scanner at the Winnipeg Remand Centre, as well as facilities in both Brandon and the Pas.CrimeMay 16, 2019
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Numbers show violence on rise at Winnipeg Remand Centre; union says meth a factorNewly obtained data points to increasing violence at the Winnipeg Remand Centre and the union representing correctional workers says meth use is a major factor.Nov 18, 2018
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Josh Evans’ father demands justice following son’s death at Burnside jailThe grief-stricken father of a 29-year-old man who took his own life in prison is demanding answers of the provincial government.PoliticsSep 14, 2018
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In Photos: How old Remand Centre could be transformed into Edmonton wellness centreThe idea of turning Edmonton's old Remand Centre into a community wellness centre was further discussed at Thursday's Edmonton Police Commission meeting.CrimeNov 16, 2017
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