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4 hrs ago | Etobicoke Guardian

ETOBICOKE: New jail to replace Mimico

The Ontario government announced plans Friday to replace the Mimico Correctional Centre with a modern detention centre. via Etobicoke Guardian

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Friday May 9 | Kenora Daily Miner and News

Treaty 3 and Kenora Police set out to tackle hate crime

“At this point, the trust just really isn't there”

The Kenora Police Service and Grand Council Treaty 3 announced a joint initiative to tackle community hate crimes through the Respecting the Challenge project. via Kenora Daily Miner and News

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Wednesday May 7 | The Mercury

Beuthin wins court orders

“Due to the fact that I am on a regular basis being intimidated and victimised. "I am being hampered in my preparation and legal consultation with my legal matters.”

By Alex Eliseev Clutching his black lever-arch file, notorious bouncer Gary Beuthin shuffled out of the courtroom victorious. via The Mercury

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Monday May 5 | The Messenger

New era begins for corrections

Rain forced a ceremonial ribbon cutting for the new Fort Dodge Residential Correctional Facility indoors Friday, but it didn't dampen spirits. via The Messenger

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Saturday May 3 | Times Union

Did state get played on pay?

“As a lawyer, former prosecutor and 33 year public servant, Mr. McCarthy takes this report very seriously”

James A.P. McCarthy, an attorney and former counsel to Gov. George E. Pataki, was working out at a posh country club and spending time at his Albany law firm while billing the state for thousands of dollars in ... via Times Union

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Thursday May 1 | Washington Examiner

Md. Corrections Department Breeds Drug-Sniffing Dogs

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services has decided to breed its own drug-sniffing dogs, the first program of its kind in the country. via Washington Examiner

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Tuesday Apr 29 | WCAX-TV Burlington

NY court says only judge can impose post-release supervision

New York's highest court says the Department of Correctional Services cannot impose post-release supervision on inmates as they exit prison when a court neglected to. via WCAX-TV Burlington

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Sunday Apr 27 | The Toronto Star

Poor weather hampers James Bay flood rescue

“Our first priority is the safety of the people of Kashechewan and other James Bay communities”

Poor weather conditions delayed an evacuation effort in two Northern Ontario First Nations communities yesterday, stranding residents threatened once again by rising floodwaters. via The Toronto Star

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Friday Apr 25 | The Topeka Capital-Journal

Lincoln prison inmate dies; grand jury to investigate

A grand jury will be called to investigate the death of Lincoln Correctional Center inmate who died earlier this month. via The Topeka Capital-Journal

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Wednesday Apr 23 | The Mercury

'Sick as a dog' Shaik returns to prison

By Bronwyn Gerretsen Fraudster Schabir Shaik is back in Durban's Westville Prison, after being admitted to hospital earlier this month. via The Mercury

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