Correctional officer assaulted by two inmates at Milner Ridge
A guard at Milner Ridge Correctional Centre has been released from hospital after being assaulted by two inmates Tuesday morning. Continue reading
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Public inquest date set for inmate found dead at Regina jail
A public inquest into the death of Waylon Starr will be held from July 22-26, 2019, at the Regina Court of Queen’s Bench. Continue reading
Another inmate has died at Elgin Middlesex Detention Centre
It’s the second time an inmate has died at EMDC in 2019, and the 15th death since 2009. Continue reading
Manitoba introduces body scanners to prevent drugs, weapons at jails
The province announced Thursday it will be installing a scanner at the Winnipeg Remand Centre, as well as facilities in both Brandon and the Pas. Continue reading
Petition calls for emergency response buttons in cells at EMDC, other jails
The buttons, Jessica Robinson says, would allow inmates in the cells to call for immediate help in the event of an emergency. Continue reading
Inmate serving life sentences dies at Stony Mountain Prison
A 27-year-old inmate has died at Stony Mountain Institution, the jail that sits just 30 minutes outside of Winnipeg. Continue reading
Canadian prisons ill-equipped to meet needs of older inmates, report says
The federal correctional investigator and the Canadian Human Rights Commission is calling for the government to meet the unique needs of older people behind bars, whose numbers are going up. Continue reading
Ontario man whose brother died in jail holds public forum in Vancouver
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
More than two years after 30-year-old Soleiman Faqiri died at Central East Correctional Centre, his brother Yusuf Faqiri is trying to raise awareness of the case. Continue reading
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
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