Convicted killer, 62, escapes from Archambault Institution in Quebec Convicted killer escapes from prison in Quebec Jun 23, 2025 Jun 23, 2025 Updated Jun 23, 2025 SMS Email A Quebec provincial police shoulder patch is seen in Montreal, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi CMU SMS Email Print Copy article link Save MONTREAL - Correctional Service Canada says a convicted killer has escaped from a prison in Quebec's Laurentians region.Staff discovered Richard Plourde was missing from his minimum security unit at about 11 p.m. Sunday.The 62-year-old was serving a life sentence for second-degree murder at Archambault Institution.He has a fair complexion, brown eyes and grey hair. He also has a tattoo of a skull bone and a hand on his right shoulder, a rose on his abdomen and the letters R.P. on his right arm.The federal agency says it has contacted Quebec provincial police who have issued a warrant for Plourde's arrest.This report by ¹ú²úÓÕ»ó¸£Àû was first published June 23, 2025. ¹ú²úÓÕ»ó¸£Àû. All rights reserved. SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags National More National Stories +2 Former Quebec pension fund workers charged in U.S. in Indian government bribery case Get another COVID-19 booster in the fall, Canada's immunization panel recommends Former head of military HR sues Armed Forces, government after misconduct case The latest news on wildfires in Canada as thousands forced from homes in the West Norad, Haiti, critical minerals expected to top Trudeau-Biden talking points Years after it was pitched, Canada is still waiting for a national disaster agency Events planned across Canada to counter upcoming anti-LGBTQ rallies +2 LNG project, mines, hydro dam, power lines among latest major project referrals FBI sought interview with former prince Andrew during Peter Nygard investigation Canada, U.S. 'have to look after each other' on cybersecurity: Cyber Centre head You might be interested in +2 Two hikers among group of 14 rescued from B.C. mountain, one in critical condition B.C. mulls plan to weaken DRIPA, in secret document shared with First Nations leaders Here's the latest on fatal Air Canada jet crash at New York LaGuardia Airport +4 Savannah Guthrie to return to 'Today' show on April 6 after mother's disappearance Sign Up to Newsletters Get the latest from ¹ú²úÓÕ»ó¸£Àû News in your inbox. Select the emails you're interested in below. Atlantic News Today The Atlantic News Today newsletter keeps you updated on the latest stories from Eastern Canada . It is sent from Monday to Friday. Top News Today Top News Today newsletter delivers the day's essential stories from the Maritimes and top national headlines, directly to your inbox every day of the week. Enter your information to receive these newsletters Email First name Last name Sign up Success! An email has been sent with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. All our emails are free and can be cancelled at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" from the newsletter. ¹ú²úÓÕ»ó¸£Àû Events Coming Up in March Building Canada’s Digital Future: Why High-Performing, Trusted, and Energy-Efficient Networks Matter More Than Ever Canada is entering a new era of nation-building. From clean-energy corridors and c… Similar Stories Drainville, Fréchette square off in second Coalition Avenir Québec leadership debate NDP leadership candidates to make their final pitch to voters at Winnipeg convention Feminists urge continuing fight of slain Iraqi-Canadian, Yanar Mohammed
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