Jail
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‘My saving grace’: Calls for more transitional homes for Saskatchewan inmatesA former resident of the reintegration unit in Saskatoon praises the home, but says more are needed.CanadaMar 29
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Second inmate death in three days reported at EMDC, ministry confirmsParamedics attended the jail Wednesday morning after an inmate was located in medical distress and was taken to hospital where they were pronounced dead.CanadaMar 24
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‘Folks are dying’: Community rallies for depopulation of Ontario jails after COVID-19 outbreaks"Folks are protesting for basic human needs, for access to clean air, access to clean laundry, personal protective equipment," one prisoner advocate said.CanadaMar 20
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Man arrested for carjacking 20 minutes after his release from jailThe carjacking happened a short distance away from the jail where the suspect was released, according to police in Spokane, Wash.CrimeFeb 16
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Aid organizations flag housing gap for people leaving Saskatchewan jailsSome inmates lack a safe place to call home when they are released, Saskatchewan organizations say.CanadaFeb 10
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Manitoba RCMP search for escaped Stony Mountain inmateRCMP believe an escaped inmate from Stony Mountain Institute is headed to Brandon, MB.Jan 25
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Quebec works to contain jail outbreak as overall COVID-19 trends deemed ‘encouraging’A COVID-19 testing operation was underway at a jail north of Montreal on Sunday following an outbreak that has infected more than 60 people.HealthJan 24
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Prison justice advocacy group calls for protection against COVID-19 in N.S. jailsThe East Coast Prison Justice Society said the province needs to do a better job protecting the human rights of prisoners and reduce risks of COVID-19 in jails.CanadaJan 17
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Coronavirus outbreak declared at Sarnia Jail after 4 staff members test positiveLambton Public Health said Saturday a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Sarnia Jail after four staff members tested positive.CanadaJan 16
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Saskatchewan’s jail population shrinks, most still remanded: provincial corrections ministryMost of the jail population in Saskatchewan is awaiting trial, with 974 people remanded and 694 sentenced.CanadaJan 11
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