
Emma Zhao
Reporter
Emma Zhao is a reporter with CBC Edmonton. She recently graduated from Carleton University. You can reach her at emma.zhao@cbc.ca.
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Rossdale residents raise concerns about proposed highrise development beside river
Rossdale is the site of a proposed development from Dub Architects. However, some residents are worried the highrise might not be right for the neighbourhood.
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Report recommends more peace officer presence at Edmonton transit stations
A new city report recommends reallocating resources from security guard services to increased peace officer presence, to address safety concerns on public transportation.
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Alberta nurses reach tentative 4-year agreement with province
The union that represents more than 30,000 nurses in Alberta has reached a four-year tentative agreement with the province after six weeks of formal mediation.
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Looking to rent in Edmonton? Beware of scams, experts say
Police and experts are encouraging Edmontonians to be hypervigilant when looking for places to rent as scams becoming more sophisticated.
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Police investigating 2 deaths within 2 days at Edmonton Remand Centre
Within the span of two days, two inmates died at the Edmonton Remand Centre.
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The province is considering changes to its MAID program — and wants help from Albertans
Some say major changes to the province's current medical assistance in dying model, could put up barriers for vulnerable Albertans who want this treatment.
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The University of Alberta is implementing a hiring freeze. Here's what it could mean for students
The U of A will introduce a hiring freeze in the new year to address budget and funding constraints. Some say students will suffer the most.
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Parkland County to roll out new fire cost recovery plan in the new year
On Jan. 1, Parkland County will implement a new fire cost recovery plan, aimed at holding individuals accountable for fires that get out of hand. The county's fire chief says similar policies are in place in the Edmonton area.
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Province plans to appoint more members to Edmonton police commission, minister says
The Alberta government plans to expand its representation on the Edmonton police commission — but not everyone is warm to the move.
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2 First Nations chiefs in Alberta want more dialogue, collaboration on child welfare deal
Some First Nations chiefs in Alberta are calling for more collaboration and consultation from the federal government after a child welfare reform deal was rejected.
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