CSC

• Corrections makes significant contraband bust at Collins Bay Institution

  Items seized in mid-June include 546 g of cannabis, 60 g of cannabis concentrate, 1 g of crystal meth and over 1,200 g of tobacco.

  Canada

  Jun 23
  
• Police searching for escaped inmate from Saskatchewan healing lodge

  The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) said around 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Willow Cree Healing Lodge was notified Edward Parisian escaped during an escorted temporary absence. 

  Crime

  Jun 9
  
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• First responders call for more support for them and their families living with PTSD

  There's a growing concern about the people working on the front lines. But beyond the worries for their mental health, there's a fear for their families who are also suffering.

  Features

  Jun 3
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• 3 arrested in attempt to throw contraband over wall at Bath Correctional Institution

  OPP say 3 people have been arrested and are facing charges in connection with an attempt to get contraband over a wall at Bath Correctional Institution.

  Crime

  Apr 13
• Saskatchewan penitentiary reports death of inmate

  An investigation is underway by Correctional Service Canada after an inmate died at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary. Police and the coroner have also been notified.

  Crime

  Mar 9
• CSC seized contraband from Collins Bay Institution

  Officers seized 300 grams of tobacco, 570 grams of cannabis, 103 grams of the cannabis extract 'shatter,' paraphernalia and cell phones and accessories.

  Crime

  Mar 9
• COVID outbreak declared at Joyceville Institution in Kingston, Ont.

  Correctional Services Canada says an outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared among the inmate population at Joyceville Institution north of Kingston, Ont. 

  Canada

  Feb 23
• 2 staff members, 1 inmate injured during incident at Edmonton Institution last week

  Correctional Service Canada says the Edmonton Police Service is investigating an incident that occurred at a prison last week that left two staff members and an inmate injured.

  Crime

  Feb 22
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• More than half a pound of cannabis seized at Collins Bay Institution in Kingston, Ont.

  Correctional Service Canada has made a significant seizure at Collins Bay Institution, saying guards seized cannabis, cell phones and accessories on Feb. 10.

  Crime

  Feb 17
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• City looks to lease Kingston Pen from CSC for public tours and filming activities

  The city of Kingston will discuss leasing Kingston Penitentiary for public tours again from April to October at next week's council meeting.

  Economy

  Feb 11