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prison

Prison walls and guard tower
January/February 2016 / Memoir

Exit Wounds

December 17, 2015February 5, 2020 - by Edward Hertrich

A murderer tries to stay alive in Canada’s most notorious prison

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Michael Nehass
Justice

In the Hole

December 15, 2015July 13, 2021 - by Rhiannon Russell

Is solitary confinement a justified punishment or human rights violation for Yukon’s most notorious inmate?

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Clothing for inmates at prison
Justice / October 2015

Jailhouse Bloc

September 14, 2015April 8, 2020 - by Katherine Laidlaw

What it’s like to vote behind bars

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Illustration by Byron Eggenschwiler
May 2015

Minding the Monster

May 10, 2015April 10, 2020 - by Ed Tubb

A pedophile gets out of prison. What happens next?

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Photograph courtesy of David & Me
Justice

Penned from Prison

March 17, 2015April 10, 2020 - by The Walrus

Letters by David McCallum, an innocent man who spent three decades incarcerated for kidnapping and murder

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An apple, glasses and a pencil
Education / November 2014

The Education of Omar Khadr

October 20, 2014January 16, 2020 - by Omar Mouallem

A student and teacher cultivate an unlikely friendship

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The outside of a jail, with an outdoor sitting area and tent
October 2014

Time Served

September 9, 2014July 4, 2020 - by Harley Rustad

Geoffrey James photographs the final chapter of Canada’s most notorious prison, Kingston Penitentiary

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Illustration of Rob Ford on the front page of the Toronto Star
March 2014 / World

Dear John

March 11, 2014April 14, 2020 - by The Walrus

Emails to a friend imprisoned in Egypt

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Illustration by Stephen Appleby-Barr
Justice / November 2013

Forgotten Woman

November 5, 2013September 8, 2017 - by Marian Botsford Fraser

The bleak prison life of Renée Acoby

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Illustration by Adrienne Kammerer
May 2013

Trials and Error

April 29, 2013September 9, 2020 - by Julian Sher

Bad forensic evidence and junk science continue to send innocent people to jail

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As the executive director, I am frequently asked this question. These days, I reply: “The Walrus was made for this moment.” From on-again, off-again trade news and negotiations to a new prime minister, we are committed to Canada’s conversations. We launched six regional bureaus earlier this year to ensure comprehensive coverage across this great country of ours. But we can’t do this alone. As a non-profit newsroom, this work isn’t possible without our readers’ support. If you believe in Canada’s stories, support our paywall-free journalism with a donation today.

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