
Mrinali Anchan
Reporter
Mrinali is a reporter with CBC Edmonton with a focus on stories centring on municipal affairs. She has worked in newsrooms across the country in Toronto, Windsor and Fredericton. She has chased stories for CBC's The National, CBC Radio's Cross Country Checkup and CBC News Network. Reach out at Mrinali.anchan@cbc.ca
Latest from Mrinali Anchan

Public spaces bylaw passed by Edmonton city council includes fines for drug use, panhandling
A contentious revamp of Edmonton's public spaces bylaw was unanimously passed by city council Tuesday.
Canada -Edmonton |

Public hearing underway for proposed central Alberta wind project
The Alberta Utilities Commission has begun its public hearing into the Fox Meadows wind farm project. From fires to toxic gas, the risks and benefits of a wind farm in the Municipal District of Wainwright was up for discussion.
Canada -Edmonton |

Downtown biz group worries Edmonton bridge construction crunch could hurt city's core
A downtown Edmonton business advocacy group is worried about how a series of planned bridge closures due to construction could impact the city.
Canada -Edmonton |
Stony Plain Road businesses dreading expedited construction plan for Valley Line West LRT
A series of staggered full and partial road closures to build the Valley Line West LRT has businesses in the Stony Plain Road area worried.
Canada -Edmonton |
Speakers urge city councillors to ditch proposed public spaces bylaw
There was significant community pushback as a revised draft of a proposed public spaces bylaw was heard on Monday during a community and public services committee meeting at Edmonton city hall.
Canada -Edmonton |

Edmonton Elections details finance disclosure rules for this year's campaigns
Edmonton Elections has released more information about properly disclosing campaign finances, as political parties are introduced into this year's municipal election.
Canada -Edmonton |

Latest leg of Edmonton's Valley Line West LRT construction to bring more major road closures
More major road closures are coming along the Valley Line West LRT route, as the city and project builder Marigold Infrastructure Partners start partial and full closures to speed up its construction.
Canada -Edmonton |

Edmonton city council considers towing vehicles that violate winter parking bans, street sweeps
A towing program may be on the horizon as Edmonton city council explores how to get cars off the street during parking bans or street sweeps.
Canada -Edmonton |

City to use 11 surplus school sites to tackle housing crisis
Edmonton city council will forge ahead in using surplus school sites to build more affordable housing. The motion, passed on Tuesday, saw concerns expressed by councillors regarding red tape and regulation.
Canada -Edmonton |

Edmonton bans sale of knives in convenience stores after council passes bylaw
Edmonton city council has passed a bylaw to restrict the sale of knives in convenience stores after residents and local business expressed concerns over how readily knives are available to buy.
Canada -Edmonton |