Gavin Axelrod

Journalist

Gavin Axelrod is a journalist for CBC Manitoba. He has previously spent time at CBC Toronto and the Winnipeg Free Press. gavin.axelrod@cbc.ca

Latest from Gavin Axelrod

Some young people say they've broken up with dating apps. Here's why

In a time when smartphones have changed the way people interact with each other on a day-to-day basis, some young people say they've broken up with dating apps in search of more authentic connections.

Number of Winnipeg vacant building fires in 2025 'frustrating,' but not shocking: firefighters' union head

There have been at least six fires at vacant buildings in Winnipeg so far in the new year, all of which were properties that have previously burned before. 

Sister of man who died waiting at Winnipeg ER feels relief, some closure after hearing from officials

The sister of a man who died while waiting for care at a Winnipeg emergency room says his family is feeling relief, and some closure, after speaking with health officials to learn some details about what happened that day.

Wait for answers continues 1 year after 19-year-old fatally shot by Winnipeg police

The family of a Nigerian international student shot and killed by Winnipeg police say they're "dealing with a profound sense of frustration" as they continue to wait for the independent report into what led to the incident, almost a year after the death of 19-year-old Afolabi Opaso.

Manitoba mother alleges medical negligence contributed to teenage daughter's death: lawsuit

A Manitoba mother is suing a regional health authority and a trio of health-care professionals, alleging medical negligence contributed to her teenage daughter's death in 2022. 

Southern Chiefs' Organization schedules summit focusing on grand chief's apology

The Southern Chiefs’ Organization is changing course on the plan for its grand chief’s return after initially saying he’d be coming back to work in early January.  SCO said in an emailed statement Sunday it will now hold a chiefs-in-summit in January, which will “focus on the apology recently offered by Grand Chief Jerry Daniels."

8 First Nations say they'll withdraw from Southern Chiefs' unless summit held before grand chief's return

Eight First Nations represented by the Southern Chiefs' Organization say they will withdraw from the organization unless a summit of its member chiefs is held before a decision is made on its leader's return to office. 

Daughter of Winnipeg senior who went missing last year hopes review helps prevent similar incidents

The daughter of a Winnipeg senior who has been missing for over a year says she hopes recommendations from a critical incident review into his disappearance help prevent similar incidents. 

Proposal that could limit residential snowplowing gets cold shoulder from some Winnipeggers

All some Winnipeggers could do Wednesday was let out a sigh or groan in frustration after hearing about a pilot project that would see the city increase the amount of snowfall required before plowing residential streets. 

References to Jerry Daniels removed from Southern Chiefs' Organization website following altercation in Ottawa

The Southern Chiefs’ Organization has quietly removed references to Jerry Daniels, who has been the organization's grand chief since 2017, from its website after he was hospitalized following an altercation in Ottawa earlier this week.