Correctional Service of Canada

• Bowden Institution inmate death is the 6th linked to COVID-19 across Canada

  The death at the Bowden Institution comes as the central Alberta prison deals with a second COVID-19 outbreak that, as of Tuesday, had seen 36 positive cases among inmates.

  Canada

  May 13
• Family alleges inadequate care of woman who died at federal prison in Truro, N.S.

  Samantha Wallace-Parker, 28, died on March 4, 2019, two days after she was taken to hospital because she was pale and wheezing and complained of having difficulty breathing.

  Canada

  Mar 23
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• Red Cross assisting with response to COVID-19 outbreak at Drumheller Institution

  The Canadian Red Cross confirmed Wednesday that it has been asked to help federal authorities respond to a COVID-19 outbreak at a medium-security prison in central Alberta.

  Health

  Mar 10
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• Police search for Quebec fugitive jailed for two murders who escaped detention centre

  David Everett Alexson was last seen leaving the Waseskun Healing Lodge, a community residential and detention centre, around 6 p.m.

  Canada

  Feb 11
• Saskatchewan rolling out video calls for inmates after in-person visits cancelled

  In-person visits were cancelled early in the COVID-19 pandemic, so virtual visits are a welcome addition.

  Canada

  Feb 8
• Class action alleges Canada prison workers endure systemic racism

  Abuse within the Correctional Service of Canada's own ranks have been largely hidden, the proposed class action lawsuit alleges.

  Canada

  Jan 28
• Provinces should set targets for giving prison inmates coronavirus vaccine: advocates

  The Correctional Service of Canada has started vaccinations for federal prisoners who are older or considered ``medically vulnerable.''

  Health

  Jan 21
• Inmate at Stony Mountain Institution with COVID-19 dies

  An inmate from Manitoba's Stony Mountain Institution has died in hospital following a COVID-19 diagnosis.

  Health

  Dec 28, 2020
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• High-risk sex offender living in Heritage neighbourhood: Regina police

  Police say Jason Paul Thorn will reside in the Heritage neighbourhood of Regina in a residence that provides supervision and monitoring of his activities.

  Crime

  Dec 12, 2020
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• Shots fired during attempted prisoner escape in Abbotsford, B.C.

  Police say a federal offender escaped their Correctional Service of Canada escort while on their way to a medical appointment on Thursday.

  Crime

  Dec 3, 2020