Stony Mountain Inquest Ends Without Reform Recommendations
The inquest into three inmate deaths at Stony Mountain Institution finished without suggesting reforms. The investigation began after the killings in the maximum‑security unit.
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9 storiesnewest firstlatest September 30, 2026
Smoke Fills Brooklyn Detention Cell After Button Failure
A Brooklyn jail cell filled with smoke when an emergency button failed, and court documents show the issue has been recurring at the facility.
Oversight Board Links Lax Supervision to Four Rikers Deaths
The oversight board reported that lax supervision contributed to four deaths at Rikers Island, identifying a pattern that continues a multi‑year review of custodial deaths.
Inmate Stabbed to Death at Hagerstown Prison
Maryland State Police found an inmate dead with multiple stab wounds at the Maryland Correctional Training Center in Hagerstown on September 23, 2026, and are investigating the circumstances of the killing.
Orchestre de l’Agora Performs Monthly Concerts at Bordeaux Jail
Orchestre de l’Agora has been offering monthly classical music workshops and concerts for male inmates at Bordeaux jail since 2021, aiming to provide moments of reflection and introspection.
Orchestre de l’Agora Holds Monthly Classical Workshops at Bordeaux Jail
Since 2021, Montreal’s Orchestre de l’Agora has held monthly classical music workshops for male inmates at Bordeaux jail, aiming to provide moments of reflection and introspection.
Quebec Prison Cafeterias Facing Sanitation Issues
Quebec prison authorities announced on 16 August 2026 that multiple prison cafeterias are facing sanitation problems tied to overall facility conditions, adding to existing criticism of substandard prison environments.
Sanitation Problems Hit Quebec Prison Cafeterias
Sanitation problems are affecting cafeteria areas in Quebec prisons, tied to overall facility deterioration. Recent reports call for infrastructure repairs to restore safe food service conditions.
Quebec Starts 12‑Month Prison Uniform Pilot at Roberval
Quebec has launched a 12‑month pilot at Roberval Detention Centre requiring inmates to wear uniforms to curb contraband, part of a provincial push to limit illegal items in prisons.
