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Caitlyn Gowriluk

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Winnipeg-based reporter and spreadsheet wrangler usually covering crime and justice for CBC Manitoba. DM me story tips and plant-based restaurant recs

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Caitlyn Gowriluk @caitlyngowriluk.bsky.social · 6h

A judge has stayed all charges in the Winnipeg sex assault case against disgraced fashion mogul Peter Nygard, finding his Charter right to a fair trial was breached by police failing to retain records related to allegations stemming from the 1990s.

Story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Judge stays charges against Peter Nygard in Winnipeg sexual assault case | CBC News

A judge has stayed all charges in the Winnipeg sexual assault case against disgraced fashion mogul Peter Nygard, finding his right to a fair trial was violated by police failing to retain records rela...

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Karen Pauls @karenpaulscbc.bsky.social · 6h

A judge has stayed all charges in the Winnipeg sexual assault case against disgraced fashion mogul Peter #Nygard, finding his Charter right to a fair trial was breached by police failing to retain records related to allegations stemming from the 1990s. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Judge stays charges against Peter Nygard in Winnipeg sexual assault case | CBC News

A judge has stayed all charges in the Winnipeg sexual assault case against disgraced fashion mogul Peter Nygard, finding his right to a fair trial was violated by police failing to retain records rela...

Caitlyn Gowriluk @caitlyngowriluk.bsky.social · 17h

An Ontario truck driver who avoided Canadian authorities for more than nine months after allegedly causing a crash that killed a Manitoba mother and her eight-year-old daughter when he drove through a stop sign last year has been granted bail.

Story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Ontario semi driver granted bail after being charged in crash that killed Manitoba mom, daughter | CBC News

An Ontario truck driver who avoided Canadian authorities for more than nine months after allegedly causing a crash that killed a Manitoba mother and her eight-year-old daughter when he drove through a...

Caitlyn Gowriluk @caitlyngowriluk.bsky.social · 2d

Markus Chambers has resigned from his position as board chair and member of the Winnipeg Police Board, ending the tenure of the board's longest-serving chair.

Story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Markus Chambers resigns as chair of Winnipeg Police Board | CBC News

City Coun. Markus Chambers has resigned from his position as board chair and member of the Winnipeg Police Board.

Caitlyn Gowriluk @caitlyngowriluk.bsky.social · 9d

Breaking: Russell Woodhouse, who was convicted of killing a Winnipeg man more than 50 years ago, is one step closer to having his name cleared following his own death after Canada's justice minister ordered a new appeal in his case.

Story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

New appeal ordered for 4th First Nations man convicted in 1973 homicide, over a decade after his death | CBC News

A First Nations man convicted in the killing of a Winnipeg man more than 50 years ago is one step closer to having his name cleared following his own death in 2011, after Canada's justice minister ord...

Caitlyn Gowriluk @caitlyngowriluk.bsky.social · 21d

Authorities allege a man arrested in connection with a human smuggling scheme dropped a family off near the border and told them to walk through a blizzard when their van got stuck in a remote area on the January night they froze to death.

Story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Authorities feared man arrested in smuggling scheme that led to deaths at border would flee: court documents | CBC News

Authorities allege a man recently arrested in connection with a human smuggling scheme dropped a family of four off near the Manitoba-U.S. border and told them to walk through blizzard conditions when...

Caitlyn Gowriluk @caitlyngowriluk.bsky.social · 23d

Breaking: A man accused by police in India of helping smuggle a family of four through Canada just before they froze to death on the Manitoba side of the U.S. border more than three years ago has been arrested.

Story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Man accused of smuggling migrant family who froze to death at border arrested, Canadian authorities say | CBC News

A man accused by police in India of helping smuggle a family of four through Canada just before they froze to death on the Manitoba side of the U.S. border more than three years ago has been arrested.

Caitlyn Gowriluk @caitlyngowriluk.bsky.social · 26d

A Manitoba man sentenced to life in prison after sending letter bombs to his ex-wife and two lawyers had a motion for his release dismissed Thursday, during a brief hearing where he repeatedly interrupted and tried to argue with the judge.

Story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Judge dismisses Winnipeg mail-bomber Guido Amsel's bid for prison release | CBC News

A motion to be released from custody by a Manitoba man sentenced to life in prison after sending letter bombs to his ex-wife and two lawyers was dismissed Thursday, during a brief hearing where he rep...

Caitlyn Gowriluk @caitlyngowriluk.bsky.social · 28d

Former mayor Sam Katz and a top bureaucrat found to have accepted a bribe from the contractor responsible for Winnipeg’s police HQ are expected to testify during the public inquiry into the project, a lawyer for the inquiry said Wednesday.

Story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Former Winnipeg mayor, CAO expected to testify at police HQ inquiry, lawyer says | CBC News

Former Winnipeg mayor Sam Katz and a top bureaucrat found to have accepted a bribe from the contractor responsible for the city’s police headquarters are expected to be among those called to testify d...

Caitlyn Gowriluk @caitlyngowriluk.bsky.social · Aug 29

A Winnipeg lawyer found guilty of professional misconduct has been disbarred, after a disciplinary panel found the protection of the public and the need to preserve confidence in the integrity of the legal profession "demands his removal."

Story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Lawyer found guilty of misconduct disbarred, deemed 'incapable of rehabilitation': law society | CBC News

A Winnipeg lawyer found guilty of more than a dozen professional charges earlier this year has been disbarred, after a disciplinary panel found the protection of the public and the need to preserve co...

Caitlyn Gowriluk @caitlyngowriluk.bsky.social · Aug 22

A search of a Manitoba landfill for the remains of two women murdered by a serial killer was completed for roughly $18 million — a fraction of estimates originally presented as the top end of possible costs to carry out the project.

Story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Landfill search for remains of 2 First Nations women cost $18M, fraction of original estimate: Kinew | CBC News

A recent search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of two First Nations women murdered by a serial killer in 2022 was completed for roughly $18 million, Manitoba’s premier says — a fraction o...

Caitlyn Gowriluk @caitlyngowriluk.bsky.social · Aug 20

Police are asking a court to find a Winnipeg personal care home in contempt, because the home refused to hand over information from a critical incident report conducted after a 90-year-old woman died there following a fall out of bed last October.

Story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Police ask court to find Winnipeg care home in contempt over failure to provide info on woman's fall, death | CBC News

Police are asking a court to find a Winnipeg personal care home in contempt, because the home refused to hand over information from a critical incident report conducted after a 90-year-old woman died ...

Caitlyn Gowriluk @caitlyngowriluk.bsky.social · Aug 19

A man charged in the death of a mother of four in downtown Winnipeg last year has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.

Story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Man pleads guilty to 2nd-degree murder in killing of mother of 4 in downtown Winnipeg | CBC News

A man charged in the death of a mother of four in downtown Winnipeg last year has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.

Caitlyn Gowriluk @caitlyngowriluk.bsky.social · Aug 16

"It felt like no one heard us. No one acted. And for the longest time, Ashlee remained unidentified while we were out here, screaming into silence.”

Story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

'Screaming into silence': Ashlee Shingoose's father tells court of desperation in search for her | CBC News

On Friday, the voice of a woman whose identity was unknown for years rang out across a Winnipeg courtroom, as Ashlee Shingoose's parents played one of the final messages she sent them before she was m...

Caitlyn Gowriluk @caitlyngowriluk.bsky.social · Aug 11

A veteran Winnipeg officer charged after a police investigation unearthed allegations he trafficked drugs, shared a photo of a dead woman and disclosed confidential information will for now remain in custody after his bail hearing was postponed.

Story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Bail hearing adjourned for senior Winnipeg officer accused of drug trafficking, sharing photo of dead woman | CBC News

A veteran Winnipeg officer charged after a lengthy police investigation unearthed allegations he trafficked illegal drugs, shared a photo of a dead woman and disclosed confidential information will fo...

Caitlyn Gowriluk @caitlyngowriluk.bsky.social · Aug 8

Almost a year after a man convicted of murdering four women in Winnipeg was sentenced, the family of one of those victims — whose identity wasn't confirmed until recently — will get the chance to tell the court how her death affected them.

Story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Family of now-identified victim of Winnipeg serial killer gets special hearing to relay impact of killing | CBC News

Almost a year after a man convicted of murdering four First Nations women in Winnipeg was sentenced, the family of one of those victims — whose identity wasn't confirmed until recently — will get the ...

Caitlyn Gowriluk @caitlyngowriluk.bsky.social · Aug 7

The parents of a boy found "close to death" from malnutrition have pleaded guilty to negligence, in a case where it took more than two years after a social worker first noticed signs of trouble for authorities to remove him and his siblings.

Story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Parents plead guilty to criminal negligence after 8-year-old found 'close to death' from malnutrition | CBC News

The parents of an eight-year-old found "severely malnourished and close to death" in 2023 have pleaded guilty in a Manitoba court to criminal negligence causing bodily harm, in a case where the boy an...

Caitlyn Gowriluk @caitlyngowriluk.bsky.social · Aug 5

A Winnipeg woman has been fined $300 for throwing things at a Canada goose that got in her way as she tried to get into her friend's apartment building.

Story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Winnipegger's $300 fine for throwing things at Canada goose a rare case but a good reminder, lawyer says | CBC News

A Winnipeg woman has been fined $300 for throwing things at a Canada goose that got in her way as she tried to get into her friend’s apartment building. The birds are protected by federal law, which m...

Caitlyn Gowriluk @caitlyngowriluk.bsky.social · Jul 31

A man who admitted to accidentally shooting and killing his stepson during a family barbecue in a small southeastern Manitoba community almost two years ago has been sentenced to six years in prison.

Story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

'Look in my eyes and tell me you're sorry,' victim's brother tells stepdad behind accidental fatal shooting | CBC News

A man who admitted to accidentally shooting and killing his stepson during a family barbecue in a small southeastern Manitoba community almost two years ago has been sentenced to six years in prison.

Caitlyn Gowriluk @caitlyngowriluk.bsky.social · Jul 28

Former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard will now be represented by a Winnipeg lawyer on charges of sexual assault and forcible confinement he faces in Montreal.

Story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Winnipeg lawyer to represent Peter Nygard in Montreal sex assault, forcible confinement case | CBC News

Former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard will now be represented by a Winnipeg lawyer on charges of sexual assault and forcible confinement he faces in Montreal.

Caitlyn Gowriluk @caitlyngowriluk.bsky.social · Jul 23

The sisters of a man killed when a trio of strangers forced their way into his home almost two years ago wept in a Winnipeg courtroom Tuesday as prosecutors described how Cory Roulette's death shattered his family.

Story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Family of Winnipeg man killed by strangers address court in 'devastating' murder case | CBC News

The sisters of a man killed when a trio of strangers forced their way into his home almost two years ago wept in a Winnipeg courtroom Tuesday as prosecutors described how Cory Roulette’s death shatter...

Caitlyn Gowriluk @caitlyngowriluk.bsky.social · Jul 23

The sisters of a man killed when a trio of strangers forced their way into his home almost two years ago wept in a Winnipeg courtroom Tuesday as prosecutors described how Cory Roulette's death shattered his family.

Story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Family of Winnipeg man killed by strangers address court in 'devastating' murder case | CBC News

The sisters of a man killed when a trio of strangers forced their way into his home almost two years ago wept in a Winnipeg courtroom Tuesday as prosecutors described how Cory Roulette’s death shatter...

Caitlyn Gowriluk @caitlyngowriluk.bsky.social · Jul 22

Compensation talks for three First Nations men wrongfully convicted of a 1973 murder in Winnipeg are scheduled to be back in court for mediation.

I talked to two of the men earlier this month. Here’s what they had to say.

Story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Government 'dragging their feet' in compensation talks, says man wrongfully convicted in 1973 Winnipeg murder | CBC News

It's been over 50 years since Brian Anderson was convicted of a murder he didn't commit, almost two since his name was finally cleared and about 14 months since he sued in hopes of getting compensated...

Caitlyn Gowriluk @caitlyngowriluk.bsky.social · Jul 21

As one Manitoba landfill search for First Nations women's remains ends, another is set to begin.

Here’s a look at how the families of Marcedes Myran, Morgan Harris and Ashlee Shingoose are feeling right now.

Story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

As one Manitoba landfill search for First Nations women's remains ends, another is set to begin | CBC News

Donna Bartlett’s family is still coming to terms with the end of a months-long search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for her granddaughter, after it wrapped up last week with only some of Marcedes Myran’...

Caitlyn Gowriluk @caitlyngowriluk.bsky.social · Jul 17

A Manitoba hotel owner charged with human trafficking has been granted bail after four of his employees from India reported being underpaid, forced to work 15-hour days and threatened with deportation.

Story: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Manitoba hotel owner charged with trafficking employees granted bail | CBC News

A Manitoba hotel owner charged with human trafficking has been granted bail after four of his employees from India reported being underpaid, forced to work 15-hour days and threatened with deportation...