Hamilton Spectator

On June 20, 1981, 23-year-old Diane Werendowicz was murdered.

The young nursing assistant was on her way home from a neighbourhood bar on the eve of her birthday when she was sexually assaulted, strangled with her own purse, and drowned in the ravine behind her apartment building. Neighbourhood children found her body the next day.

Her murder went unsolved for 17 years, until a break in the case and the development of DNA technology helped identify her killer. 

Robert Badgerow has been found guilty of Diane's murder twice in a record-setting four first-degree murder trials, and is presently out of prison on bail, awaiting an appeal.

For more, go to thespec.com.

On June 20, 1981, 23-year-old Diane Werendowicz was murdered.

The young nursing assistant was on her way home from a neighbourhood bar on the eve of her birthday when she was sexually assaulted, strangled with her own purse, and drowned in the ravine behind her apartment building. Neighbourhood children found her body the next day.

Her murder went unsolved for 17 years, until a break in the case and the development of DNA technology helped identify her killer. 

Robert Badgerow has been found guilty of Diane's murder twice in a record-setting four first-degree murder trials, and is presently out of prison on bail, awaiting an appeal.

For more, go to thespec.com.

In episode 33 of the Newsroom Insider, host David Crosbie talks to Nicole O'Reilly about the ongoing police investigation of Angelo Musitano's death. Then Joanna Frketich discusses the state of trans health care in Hamilton, and what the city is doing about it.

To get more information about the Trans Community Health Clinic, contact [email protected]

To help improve care, those who identify as trans and gender diverse can share their experiences and perspectives at a focus group run by Hamilton Health Sciences. The Gender Inclusive Committee will meet Nov 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at McMaster University Medical Centre in room 2G61. Light refreshments, bus tickets and parking passes will be provided. For more information contact 905-521-2100 ext 74769 or [email protected]

Previous podcasts at thespec.com/newsroom-insider.

Subscribe to Newsroom Insider podcast on iTunes.

In episode 33 of the Newsroom Insider, host David Crosbie talks to Nicole O'Reilly about the ongoing police investigation of Angelo Musitano's death. Then Joanna Frketich discusses the state of trans health care in Hamilton, and what the city is doing about it.

To get more information about the Trans Community Health Clinic, contact [email protected]

To help improve care, those who identify as trans and gender diverse can share their experiences and perspectives at a focus group run by Hamilton Health Sciences. The Gender Inclusive Committee will meet Nov 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at McMaster University Medical Centre in room 2G61. Light refreshments, bus tickets and parking passes will be provided. For more information contact 905-521-2100 ext 74769 or [email protected]

Previous podcasts at thespec.com/newsroom-insider.

Subscribe to Newsroom Insider podcast on iTunes.

In episode 32 of the Newsroom Insider, host Natalie Paddon talks to reporter Jon Wells about Morley Balinson, a 92-year-old veteran of the Korean War, believed to be the oldest surviving vet in the area. 

Previous podcasts at thespec.com/newsroom-insider.

Subscribe to Newsroom Insider podcast on iTunes.

In episode 32 of the Newsroom Insider, host Natalie Paddon talks to reporter Jon Wells about Morley Balinson, a 92-year-old veteran of the Korean War, believed to be the oldest surviving vet in the area. 

Previous podcasts at thespec.com/newsroom-insider.

Subscribe to Newsroom Insider podcast on iTunes.

In episode 31 of the Newsroom Insider, host David Crosbie talks to Natalie Paddon about a protest put together by Hamilton environmentalists at Enbridge’s Line 10 construction site, replete with costumes and kale.

Previous podcasts at thespec.com/newsroom-insider.

Subscribe to Newsroom Insider podcast on iTunes.

In episode 30 of the Newsroom Insider, host Joanna Frketich talks to investigative reporter Steve Buist about the pitfalls of court reporting focusing on a bitter fight among firefighters over millions of dollars they’ve claimed from workplace-related illness.

Next, photographer Barry Gray takes us back to the Tragically Hip’s farewell tour stop in Hamilton and what it was like to shoot such a meaningful and memorable concert in the wake of frontman Gord Downie’s death on Oct 17.

Previous podcasts at thespec.com/newsroom-insider.

Subscribe to Newsroom Insider podcast on iTunes.

In episode 30 of the Newsroom Insider, host Joanna Frketich talks to investigative reporter Steve Buist about the pitfalls of court reporting focusing on a bitter fight among firefighters over millions of dollars they’ve claimed from workplace-related illness.

Next, photographer Barry Gray takes us back to the Tragically Hip’s farewell tour stop in Hamilton and what it was like to shoot such a meaningful and memorable concert in the wake of frontman Gord Downie’s death on Oct 17.

Previous podcasts at thespec.com/newsroom-insider.

Subscribe to Newsroom Insider podcast on iTunes.

In episode 29 of the Newsroom Insider, host David Crosbie talks to Matthew Van Dongen about the challenges facing a city built around an escarpment. How can Hamilton gird itself against mass-scale erosion? What does living above or below the edge of the Mountain mean?

Previous podcasts at thespec.com/newsroom-insider.

Subscribe to Newsroom Insider podcast on iTunes.