Emily Williams
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Reporter at CBC Edmonton ➡️
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Remember that massive jump built in Commonwealth Stadium a few years back? The City of Edmonton is suing Canada Snowboard for not paying its bill. Read more here:
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Canadian Snowboard Federation sued for unpaid bills for Edmonton $120K for 2023 Big Air event, lawsuit alleges | CBC News
The City of Edmonton has filed a statement of claim against the Canadian Snowboard Federation, which hosted the FIS Snowboard Big Air World Cup at Commonwealth Stadium two years earlier, court documen...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/canadian-snowboard-big-air-lawsuit-edmonton-9.7225040
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Edmonton police are opening a "stabilization centre" with Recovery Alberta. They will use temporary holding powers to detain people who are publicly intoxicated for up to 24 hours. The latest from me:
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Edmonton police and Recovery Alberta to create facility for disorder, public intoxication | CBC News
Police Chief Warren Driechel says the Integrated Stabilization Centre (ISC) has been in the works for eight months in collaboration with the province, and that officers will use “temporary holding pow...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-police-integrated-stabilization-centre-9.7206577
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More Edmontonians are using a legal tool to try and prevent large infill from moving in next door. I decided to break it down: Restrictive covenants explained:
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Why Edmontonians are using restrictive covenants to shield against infill | CBC News
A growing number of Edmontonians are turning to a legal tool in an effort to stop multiplex infill development from moving in next door.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/restrictive-covenants-infill-edmonton-explained-9.7198213
about 2 months ago
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Edmonton city council is looking to eliminate several advisory committees including on climate, anti-racism and gender inclusion. Committee members tell me it came as a total shock and they worry what it means for city engagement:
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Edmonton city council looks to cut advisory committees on climate, anti-racism and gender inclusion | CBC News
Edmonton city council is looking to sunset seven advisory committees focused on issues such as climate change, anti-racism and women’s inclusion.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-city-council-advisory-committees-climate-racism-gender-9.7175435
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Scoop from me:
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Edmonton's Inglewood community league sues past treasurer for $280K | CBC News
Out $280,000, the Inglewood community league says it has reported missing money to the police. Now, it’s suing its former treasurer.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/inglewood-league-lawsuit-missing-funds-9.7136933
4 months ago
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Little scoop from me: Will be interesting to watch if this gets appealed and if it will dissuade those seeking new restrictive covenants in other neighbourhoods.
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The Curruthers Caveat was defeated for the first time. Here’s what it means | CBC News
Court of King’s Bench Justice Ayla Akgungor’s decision means the site at 138th Street and 102nd Avenue, located steps from a future LRT station, could potentially become a six-storey apartment buildin...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-infill-development-curruthers-caveat-defeated-9.7094474
5 months ago
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The City of Edmonton is bringing in a new licensing fee for restaurant patios, costing some business owners nearly $7,000. Read more:
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Edmonton businesses contemplate future of patio season after seeing new hefty fee | CBC News
New prices for city patio licences coming into effect April 1, follow years of nominal charges. Emails obtained by CBC News say the increased fees are meant to address budget shortfalls.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-businesses-patio-season-new-fee-9.7087740
5 months ago
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The latest from me:
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While Andrew Knack has been on city council for over a decade, his political backstory has deeper roots than that. How did Edmonton’s next mayor go from working in the mall to public office? Find out here:
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Edmonton’s everyman: Andrew Knack’s journey to the mayor’s seat | CBC News
While Andrew Knack has been on city council for over a decade, his political backstory has deeper roots than that. How did Edmonton’s next mayor go from working in the mall to public office?
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/andrew-knack-edmonton-mayor-elect-9.6955628
8 months ago
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This is what the Expo Centre looked like this morning at 9:30. Not many election workers today to finish the job. I was told these tables were full yesterday.
9 months ago
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The latest from me. Read about where mayoral candidates stand on public safety:
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Public safety is the top issue this election. How will Edmonton's next mayor tackle it? | CBC News
Improving safety and crime was the top election issue in a Janet Brown Opinion Research poll commissioned by CBC News, with 85 per cent of respondents rating it as high importance.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/police-public-safety-edmonton-election-council-9.6941097
9 months ago
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The latest from me:
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Fewer drop-in spaces mean Edmonton's homeless have nowhere to go in the morning | CBC News
Despite concerns about the impact on Edmonton's public spaces, it's a problem that "nobody seems to want to take ownership of."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/homeless-day-shelters-edmonton-election-9.6933150
9 months ago
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Dug into some interesting data for this story. Check it out to find out why downtown property values have ripple effects on the rest of the city:
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Tired of hearing about downtown Edmonton's woes? Here's why it's still an election issue | CBC News
The decline of downtown translates into lower tax revenues. And when that happens, the whole city feels it, experts say.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/downtown-property-values-edmonton-homeowners-taxes-1.7640691
9 months ago
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Janet French
about 1 year ago
The federal government’s decision to no longer allot Jordan’s principle funding to students learning off reserve will affect all Alberta students.
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found at least 450 EAs will be cut across the province.
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#AbEd
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Hundreds of educational assistants cut across Alberta after Jordan's Principle changes | CBC News
CBC reached out to school divisions across the province to ask about the impact of the change on staffing. Over 40 per cent of divisions who responded said there would be job losses as a result of the...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/hundreds-of-educational-assistants-cut-across-alberta-after-jordan-s-principle-changes-1.7568134
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about 1 year ago
Over 150 people are at the Whitecourt separation townhall, as more people are coming in. The townhall is hosted by the Alberta Prosperity Project, which has applied for a referendum petition.
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Edmonton Public Schools is planning an Autism Centre of Excellence. Some parents spoke out against it at yesterday's school board meeting. Check out my latest:
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The Autism Centre of Excellence school is moving to the planning phase. But not all parents are happy | CBC News
Edmonton Public Schools is planning a dedicated school for students with autism they say will offer an enhanced learning environment and increase capacity, but which some parents and advocates warn is...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/the-autism-centre-of-excellence-school-is-moving-to-the-planning-phase-but-not-all-parents-are-happy-1.7499702
over 1 year ago
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Jagmeet Singh is in town. It may be sign of Alberta's importance to the party this election. Latest from me:
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Amid bleak polling numbers, Edmonton could be an essential NDP stronghold: expert | CBC News
The NDP is up against major challenges this federal election, predicted to lose seats across the country — but one expert says it's possible the party bucks that trend in Alberta.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/amid-bleak-polling-numbers-edmonton-could-be-an-essential-ndp-stronghold-expert-1.7498544
over 1 year ago
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Alberta Health has made changes for when infants can get their first measles vaccine. But some parents would like to see things go further. The latest from me:
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Fear of measles has some Alberta parents taking precautions, seeking early vaccination for infants | CBC News
The fear of measles has some parents with infants in Alberta looking for ways to avoid exposure and take advantage of early vaccination opportunities.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-measles-mmr-vaccine-1.7494633
over 1 year ago
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Some weekend reading from me:
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Evolution Wonderlounge gearing up for a 'two gay bar summer' with new location, owner says | CBC News
Evo will bring extended hours, a food menu, new programming, and greater access. Queer historian Ron Byers said it’ll be the first of its kind for the city, and a far cry from Edmonton’s first gay bar...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/evolution-wonderlounge-gearing-up-for-a-two-gay-bar-summer-with-new-location-owner-says-1.7489457
over 1 year ago
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I aspire to get better at posting my stories. For the late crowd, here’s one from me:
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New mountain bike park in Edmonton's river valley will start construction this year | CBC News
Since 2018, the Edmonton Mountain Bike Alliance has been planning the dedicated bike space in Queen Elizabeth Park outfitted with trails, an asphalt track and jumps. With a $613,000 grant from the pro...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/new-mountain-bike-park-in-edmonton-s-river-valley-will-start-construction-this-year-1.7487263
over 1 year ago
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1,500 people paid $350 for a seat at the UCP Leader’s Dinner at the Edmonton Convention Centre. Premier Danielle Smith will make remarks to the room shortly.
over 1 year ago
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Janet French
over 1 year ago
The federal government's cap and new limits on international students are hitting Alberta colleges and polytechs hard. Lost international student revenue, PSI job cuts, fewer students heading to job placements are among the challenges post-secondaries face. By
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How the cap on international students is hurting Alberta's smaller post-secondary schools | CBC News
On the surface, the tighter restrictions shouldn't affect schools in Alberta, given that the number of international students is well below the allowable maximum. The problem is that international stu...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-small-postsecondary-impact-of-international-student-cap-1.7480047
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over 1 year ago
Jobs? In JOURNALISM? They still do exist. CBC is hiring for up to 30 permanent positions and expanding to 23 locations across Canada, including 7 (!!) communities in Alberta: • Banff • Fort McMurray • Hinton • Lethbridge • Lloydminster • Medicine Hat • Red Deer Info on how to apply here:
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Apply now for a job in journalism | CBC News
As part of our commitment to local news, CBC News is expanding nationwide. We are looking for experienced multiplatform reporters to join our team. These roles, based in one or two-person bureaus, wil...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/work-with-us-1.7446230
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Growing up my dad EXCLUSIVELY wore McGregor dress socks. As someone who has recently entered professional life I have come to realize yes, they are the optimal work socks. Lately the shelf at the Bay where I’d buy these has been empty. Canadian brand. A sign of the times.
over 1 year ago
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Hi I’m new to Bluesky. I also started my first permanent journalism job this week. Yay! I’ll be reporting in the evenings for CBC Edmonton. Might post some stories here as I go. Or some silly fun stuff too.
over 1 year ago
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