Saskatoon overdose alert issued after 104 cases
Saskatchewan health ministry issues overdose alert in Saskatoon after 104 overdoses in 10 days. Frontline workers cite treatment barriers as fatalities rise.
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Hearing Scheduled for Inquest into Manitoba Inmate Death
A hearing is scheduled for the inquest into the 2021 death of William Walter Ahmo, a Sagkeeng First Nation inmate at Headingley Correctional Centre. Learn the details.
Supreme Court: Prisoners Can Challenge Security Status
Canada's Supreme Court affirms prisoners' right to appear before a judge to contest their security classification, a landmark decision for inmate rights and procedural fairness.
Life inmate gets extra year for confining guards
Serena Tobaccojuice, serving life for a 1997 murder, received a 12-month sentence for using tweezers to confine Nova Scotia prison guards. Learn about the case details.
Saskatoon sees 104 overdoses, 2 deaths in one week
Saskatoon faces devastating overdose crisis with 104 incidents and 2 fatalities reported in just seven days. Health authorities urge immediate action and community awareness.
Vancouver task force reduces DTES overdoses: mayor
Vancouver's mayor reports progress in overdose reduction through DTES task force. Public health experts weigh in on the initiative's effectiveness and challenges ahead.
Regina drug alert: fentanyl found in crystal meth supply
Regina officials warn about dangerous drugs sold as crystal meth containing fentanyl and opioids after spike in overdoses. Stay informed and share to save lives.
Opioid overdoses down for third year in London
Public Health reports a significant decline in opioid-related overdoses and deaths in Middlesex-London for the third consecutive year. Learn about the strategies behind this public health success.
B.C. human rights chief: drug stigma is colonialist
B.C.'s human rights commissioner declares stigmatizing drug use as colonialist, clashing with the province's recent policy reversals on decriminalization and safe supply.
Sudbury overdose deaths stabilize amid stimulant surge
New report reveals Sudbury's drug overdose deaths have stabilized but remain high, with stimulants now killing as many people as opioids. Learn about the concerning trends.
Correctional officer charged with sexual assault in Windsor
A Windsor correctional officer faces multiple charges after an alleged sexual assault of a female inmate at South West Detention Centre. Police seek potential additional victims.
Canada's Social Decline: Beyond Economic Troubles
Beyond economic struggles, Canada faces declining life expectancy, rising overdose deaths, and slipping global rankings in key social indicators. Read the full analysis.
4 Arrested in Montreal Fentanyl Trafficking Operation
Montreal police dismantled a drug network, arresting four and seizing fentanyl, ketamine, pills, and nearly $26,000 in cash in the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough. Learn more about the police operation.
Investigation underway after inmate dies in Regina jail
Authorities have launched an investigation following the death of an inmate at Regina Correctional Centre. Learn about the ongoing probe and institutional response.
Windsor correctional officer charged with inmate assault
A Windsor correctional officer faces sexual assault charges following an investigation into incidents at a local facility. Police confirm the officer has been suspended.
Three suspected drug deaths in Waterloo Region in 3 days
Waterloo Region faces a drug crisis as three suspected overdose deaths occur within three days. Authorities urge awareness of naloxone kits and addiction resources.
Fake Dilaudid pills suspected in fatal Nova Scotia overdose
Health officials warn about counterfeit Dilaudid pills circulating in Nova Scotia after suspected fatal overdose. Learn how to identify fake medications and protect yourself.
Oklahoma governor spares death row inmate before execution
Oklahoma governor grants stay of execution for Tremane Wood just hours before scheduled lethal injection. Read about this dramatic death penalty case development.
B.C. lawsuit settlement sets new overdose site standards
A lawsuit over a Vancouver overdose prevention site has been settled, leading to new provincial standards and community consultation requirements for future facilities.
Ontario Defunds Injection Site Over Crime Concerns
Ontario takes unprecedented action, cutting funding to Parkdale injection site as crime spikes 53%. Discover how this decision reflects changing attitudes toward supervised consumption.
Federal prisons ill-equipped for mental health: watchdog
Canada's prison watchdog reveals federal institutions lack proper long-term mental health care capabilities. Learn about the systemic gaps affecting inmate rehabilitation.
27 inmates killed in Ecuador prison violence
At least 27 prisoners died from asphyxiation during violent clashes in southern Ecuador. The tragedy highlights ongoing security challenges in the country's prison system.
Bodybuilder Hayley McNeff died from drug overdose at 37
American bodybuilding champion Hayley McNeff died at age 37 from an accidental drug overdose involving multiple substances. The fitness influencer was featured in the documentary Raising the Bar.
Foreign Nationals Increasing in Canadian Federal Prisons
Exclusive analysis reveals a concerning trend in Canadian federal prisons as the population of non-citizen inmates continues to climb, raising questions about immigration enforcement and correctional system impacts.
Ontario Jail Abuse Scandal Threatens Multiple Cases
A disturbing pattern of inmate abuse at Ontario's Maplehurst Correctional Complex threatens to unravel multiple criminal cases as evidence emerges of systemic mistreatment by correctional officers.
Convicted rapist dies in Ontario prison custody
A convicted serial rapist who terrorized women in Newfoundland has died while in custody at an Ontario prison, raising questions about inmate safety and justice served.
158 BC drug deaths in September 2025: coroner
British Columbia's toxic drug supply continues to claim lives at an alarming rate, with 158 deaths reported in September 2025. New data reveals the devastating human cost of the ongoing public health emergency.
Freed after 43 years, man faces deportation battle
A Georgia man who spent 43 years in prison before his murder conviction was overturned now fights deportation after a federal court temporarily blocked ICE from removing him from the country.
BC records 158 toxic drug deaths in September
British Columbia's drug toxicity crisis continues to claim lives at an alarming rate, with new coroner data revealing 158 deaths in September and over 2,000 fatalities so far in 2024.
Canada's Prison Crisis: Beyond Bail Reform
Canada's correctional system faces a humanitarian crisis with overcrowded prisons, mental health emergencies, and soaring inmate deaths. Experts reveal why focusing solely on bail reform misses the bigger picture.
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