The issue of a lack of intercoms has come up in connection with the 2014 death of Clayton Cromwell, a 23-year-old inmate who died in his cell of a methadone overdose. Continue reading →

According to the report, released to The Canadian Press under freedom-of-information legislation, the intercom had been cut some time earlier, in contravention of provincial rules. Continue reading →

“If you take somebody into custody, you are now responsible for their well-being.” Continue reading →

Josh Evans attempted suicide at Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility on Monday, family members say. He was pronounced dead at Dartmouth General Hospital the next day. Continue reading →

A 29-year-old inmate at Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility who was found unresponsive in his cell on Monday has died. Continue reading →

Police say about 30 people gathered outside the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility on Sunday night and some reportedly shot fireworks at the facility and also tried to climb a fence surrounding the property. Continue reading →

Clayton Cromwell died in his cell at the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility in April 2014. Continue reading →

The NSGEU is calling for an investigation after two correctional officers were assaulted by inmates at the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility last month. Continue reading →

A new supervision model and body scanners are part of renovations. Continue reading →