Emily Rae Pasiuk

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Emily Rae Pasiuk is a reporter for CBC Edmonton who also copy edits, produces video and reads news on the radio. She has filmed two documentaries. Emily reported in Saskatchewan for three years before moving to Edmonton in 2020. Tips? Ideas? Reach her at emily.pasiuk@cbc.ca.

Latest from Emily Rae Pasiuk

Here's what the experts say about sleeping with your mouth taped

The wellness industry's latest darling — mouth taping during sleep — has been increasingly infiltrating social media algorithms. But where did the trend come from? And, perhaps more importantly, is it good for you?

New Alberta plan pairs peace officers with local police to address drug crisis

Around 800 peace officers working in large and mid-sized cities across the province will now co-ordinate with local police agencies and share data, as the the Alberta government turns its attention to addressing the fentanyl crisis in the province.

Utilities commission greenlights 42,000-panel solar farm near Killam, Alta.

The solar industry in the province continues to grow, even after a seven-month moratorium on renewable energy projects was announced by the provincial government in August 2023.

Building community in northwestern Alberta, 22,000 glossy magazines at a time

After more than a dozen years in the publishing business, the editors of Move Up magazine say the future is bright for the regional publication distributed four times a year to mailboxes across twelve municipal districts and counties.

The Canada Post strike is over but some rural Alberta communities are still feeling the effects

During the Canada Post strike, some people in rural communities had long waits for cheques, baby formula, and medication.

Edmonton firefighters awarded retroactive 5-year deal with the city after arbitration

Firefighters in Edmonton have been awarded a retroactive deal with the city after five years without a contract. The contract that was just awarded expired at the end of 2023, so firefighters and the city are expected to begin bargaining again soon. 
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What ever happened to Alberta's massive airport solar project in Edmonton?

Set to be completed in 2022, the 253-hectare, 120-megawatt solar farm on what is now a canola field on the west side of the airport lands was touted as one of the largest at an airport anywhere in the world.

Stollery Children's Hospital may have to pause some admissions due to lack of staff

In an emailed statement, Alberta Health Services said that the Stollery will have gaps for three nights as physician shifts go unfilled, but added it is trying to fill the shifts. 

Low-income Edmontonians being squeezed out of highly pressurized rental market: report

Despite increased supply, low-income residents in Edmonton had a hard time finding affordable rentals, according to the latest annual report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. 

'Accident-chasers' prompt warning to Alberta drivers about towing scams

"These accident-chasers swoop in uninvited, they apply pressure tactics, and ultimately leave motorists facing huge fees," Jeff Kasbrick, vice-president of advocacy and operations at the Alberta Motor Association, said at a news conference Monday.