Prison farms in a time of global crisis: Thinking big, starting small
Ten years ago Neufeld was a neighbour of Collins Bay Institution and watched sympathetically as Save Our Prison Farms protested
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Collins Bay Institution farm officially opens
The long-awaited return of Kingston prison farms was celebrated at Collins Bay Institution this morning. Karen McCrimmon, Parliamentary Secretary to
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Vigils for ethical prison farms to be held outside Collins Bay Institution
The introduction of beef and dairy cows at the new Joyceville and Collins Bay prison farms has drawn the
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MP Gerretsen confirms arrival of dairy cows at Collins Bay Institution
On Tuesday, June 4, 2019, Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, provided the following statement:
Read morePrison Farms Will Re-Open in Kingston
In 2010, the Harper government announced significant budget cuts, which included the closure of six prison farms across the country.
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Top Headline in Kingston in 2017
In a few short weeks the ball will drop as we clink glasses and usher in another new year. As
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Panel Set to Investigate Re-Opening of Kingston’s Prison Farms
Earlier this month, the Correctional Service Canada (CSC) announced the establishment of a seven member advisory panel who is tasked
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Town Hall: Reopening of the Kingston Prison Farms
If you have any opinions about the possible reopening of the Prison Farms, be at the Town Hall meeting
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Potential Reopening of the Kingston Prison Farms
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) recently conducted a survey as part of a feasibility study on re-establishing agriculture and
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#ygkChallenge: Prison Farm Survey
The #ygkChallenge is an ongoing series where we dare you to be different, resolve to be better, and or do
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Kingston’s Top Headline From 2015
With less than two weeks remaining in 2015, the time has come to take a look back at the biggest
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Kingston Penitentiary Closure
My disbelief regarding the decision to close down Kingston Penitentiary has led me to adopt the mentality that I’ll believe
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