Mrinali Anchan

Reporter

Mrinali is a reporter with CBC Edmonton with an interest in stories about housing and labour. 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

Proposed central Alberta wind project met with opposition from residents, conservation group

A proposed wind project, over 265 kilometres southeast of Edmonton, is facing opposition from some nearby residents.

Edmonton police investigating several suspicious fires in south Edmonton

Edmonton police are investigating a case of arson in the King Edward Park neighbourhood reported on Thursday. Edmonton Fire says they responded to a fire which originated in a dumpster and spread to the adjacent detached garage.

Edmonton public schools adding 'one modular classroom every day' in enrolment

Edmonton public schools are adding the equivalent of one modular classroom every day in terms of enrolment. That's according to a new report discussed during Tuesday's Edmonton Public School Board meeting.

ASIRT finds no 'serious injuries' during Edmonton police's dismantling of U of A encampment

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has ended its investigation into the response by Edmonton police during an encampment removal in May at the University of Alberta during a pro-Palestinian protest. ASIRT said it could not verify accusations of serious injuries.

Indigenous stewardship holds the key to wildfire prevention in national parks, Jasper hearings told

Tensions ran high in Ottawa during a meeting Wednesday afternoon to determine the cause of the Jasper wildfire.

Province halts potential Edmonton public school support workers' strike as union slams 'delay tactic'

The Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 3550 and CUPE Alberta say it is disappointing that the Alberta government will step into labour negotiations with the Edmonton Public Schools and halt a potential strike involving school support staff. 

Meet the Haus of Ebonii: Alberta's 1st all-Black drag and burlesque group

Alberta's first all-Black drag and burlesque group is making their mark on the Edmonton scene. The Haus of Ebonii is a celebration of art by Edmonton's finest drag and burlesque performers.

City of Edmonton approves tax program to prompt owners to clean up derelict properties

The city has approved a prorated tax forgiveness plan for derelict property owners. It offers a tax incentive for owners if they clean up their derelict properties.

Report from Edmonton researchers shows stark student accounts of anti-Palestinian racism

A report from Edmonton researchers has found stark student experiences of anti-Palestinian racism in schools.

Edmonton police chief denies allegations in lawsuit filed by Arkangelo family

The Edmonton Police Service has filed a statement of defence in response to the lawsuit from the family of Mathios Arkangelo, who was shot and killed by an EPS member in late June.