Noble toured Her Majesty's Penitentiary the previous day, asking staff to show him "every inch" of the complex. A few moments later, an inmate was ushered into the video room at Her Majesty's Penitentiary for a virtual appearance in Noble's courtroom. “Not a very nice place to be living, in the gym,” Noble said. The gymnasium at Her Majesty's Penitentiary has previously been used for recreation or events. "However, when beds become available, inmates staying in the gym are given priority for those beds."

Source: CBC News April 02, 2026 12:12 UTC