BC Jails

• Solitary confinement lawsuit given class-action green light by B.C. Supreme Court

  The claimant, who spent time in solitary confinement, claims the province's actions were a violation of inmates’ Charter rights.

  Canada

  Jan 9, 2021
  
• 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
  
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• B.C. audit says prisons overcrowded, not safe

  British Columbia's prisons are overcrowded, tension-filled facilities that do little to prevent inmates from returning to crime when released.

  Jan 13, 2015