End of lockdown and search at Beaver Creek Institution – Medium Unit

News release

July 9, 2019 – Gravenhurst, ON – Correctional Service Canada

The lockdown put in place at Beaver Creek Institution July 4, 2019 has ended and an exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations.

Some unauthorized items were found during the exceptional search.

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is strengthening measures to prevent the entry of contraband into its institutions in order to ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone. CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to have contraband brought into correctional institutions.

Visits to the institution have resumed.

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Contacts

Michelle Lucas
Assistant Warden Management Services
Beaver Creek Institution
 (705) 687-1742

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