Emily Williams

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?

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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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.

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.

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

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."

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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.

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/...

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...

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

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...

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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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.

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/...

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.

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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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...

Some weekend reading 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...

I aspire to get better at posting my stories. For the late crowd, here’s one from me:

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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.

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...

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

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...

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.