Manitoba Tory MP wants jail time extension before parole eligibility
Manitoba MP James Bezan is hoping to increase the amount of time convicted killers must spend behind bars before they can apply for parole. Continue reading
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Man who slashed Winnipeg dog to face time behind bars
Alex Genaille, 20, pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to an animal and a weapons charge after stabbing a dog through a fence. He was handed a 15-month sentence. Continue reading
Man charged after Sarnia courthouse flooded by damaged holding cell sprinkler
Police have charged a 28-year-old Sarnia man with setting off a false alarm. Continue reading
Ill inmate sues federal government for van trip in ‘barbaric cage’
An inmate is suing the federal government for $1 million after he was kept in what he calls a “sardine-can style” compartment of a van for hours. Continue reading
South Okanagan man receives jail letter from man who shot him
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Ronald Teneycke is alleged to have sent a letter from prison in December to his shooting victim despite a no-contact order. Continue reading
Despite juror delay, trial of former EMDC staffers gets underway at London courthouse
Proceedings were delayed for several hours early on after three jury members requested to be excused from the trial. Continue reading
Ontario’s top court wants more info before deciding if inmate segregation law is invalid
The Appeal Court is asking the government to show how proposed legislation will address problems a lower court identified. Continue reading
Protesters fight McClintic transfer with rallies on Parliament Hill and Woodstock
Rodney Stafford wants an immediate ban on child-killers being transferred out of prison. Continue reading
Sask. implementing body scanners to deter drug smuggling in jails
By Katelyn Wilson Reporter
Saskatchewan Ministry of Corrections and Policing is launching a pilot project to help keep narcotics out of its jails. Continue reading
Saint John man sentenced to 30 months in jail for making child porn
Green was sentenced in Saint John provincial court on Tuesday. Continue reading