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

Scoop from me: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

The City of Edmonton is bringing in a new licensing fee for restaurant patios, costing some business owners nearly $7,000. Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

The latest from me:

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

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.

The latest from me. Read about where mayoral candidates stand on public safety: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

The latest from me: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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

The federal government’s decision to no longer allot Jordan’s principle funding to students learning off reserve will affect all Alberta students. @emilyawilliams52.bsky.social found at least 450 EAs will be cut across the province. #AbLeg #AbEd www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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. #abpoli #AlbertaSeparation

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

Jagmeet Singh is in town. It may be sign of Alberta's importance to the party this election. Latest from me: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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

Some weekend reading from me: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

I aspire to get better at posting my stories. For the late crowd, here’s one from me: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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.

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 @emilyawilliams52.bsky.social #Ableg

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:

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.

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.