
Erik Bay
Digital Journalist
Erik Bay joined Global Edmonton as a digital journalist in April 2024.
Born and raised in Athabasca, Erik moved to Edmonton in 2017 to attend the Radio and Television Broadcast program at NAIT.
After graduating, Erik started as an intern at CITL CKSA in Lloydminster where soon after he was hired full time.
After two years working in Lloyd, Erik moved to Global Lethbridge in 2021, where one of his most notable stories was covering the Coutts border blockade and the aftermath, including Artur Pawlowski’s trial. He also did extensive coverage of the Western Hockey League’s Lethbridge Hurricanes.
In October 2023, Erik moved east to become a reporter for Global Saskatoon, before coming back to Alberta.
When he is not busy reporting, Erik enjoys hiking and fishing in the Canadian Rockies.
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Video Archives
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Neighbours appealing controversial GraceLife Church expansion in Parkland County
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CUPE warns of further school support worker strikes in Alberta
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2 Edmonton businesses close, citing same issue with downtown traffic
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U of A changes its inclusion strategy
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Edmonton home sales up, inventory down going into 2025: Realtors
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Alberta RCMP issue ice safety reminder after vehicles fall through ice
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Organization wants changes to charitable tax deadline
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Slain security guard remembered at vigil in Edmonton
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Alberta finance minister expects AIMCo appointments this week
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AHS preparing for increased cases of respiratory illness
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‘People did not feel safe’: Sheriffs shut down property in Beaumont, Alta.
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Fire of under-construction home in Holyrood concerning to area residents
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Proposed 8.1% property tax hike for Edmonton in 2025
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Edmonton land sale approved for transitional housing
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Protesters hold rally on steps of Alberta legislature ahead of fall session
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Edmonton crash involving stolen vehicle sends four to hospital
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Some patients frustrated by delays with elective orthopedic surgeries in Edmonton
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Barrhead, Alta., to hold plebiscite on bylaw restricting flags, crosswalk designs
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Edmonton businesses pitch downtown investment plan
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Alberta gives Ottawa legal challenge ultimatum over Impact Assessment Act
Author Archives
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Appeals filed over controversial GraceLife Church expansion in Parkland CountyEnoch Cree Nation and Parkland County residents living near GraceLife Church each submitted appeals against an expansion permit, but the Canada Post strike delayed their arrival.Canada1 hour
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Canadian politicians weigh options as Donald Trump continues tariff talk'If you don't make your product in America, which is your prerogative, then very simply you will have to pay a tariff,' Trump said.PoliticsJan 23
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Edmonton police renew call for tips in search for missing woman Jeannine ErmineskinIt's been a little more than three years since family and friends last heard from Jeannine Ermineskin. Police hope more eyes on the case will finally lead to a breakthrough.CrimeJan 21
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Two Edmonton businesses close, citing same issue with downtown trafficArea councillor Anne Stevenson says work habits have changed and more people are working fewer days in the office. The city is trying to encourage more people to the core.EconomyJan 6
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Alberta snowpack in ‘a great spot,’ says researcherOne researcher says mountain snow levels are relatively low for this time of year, but for much of the province, snowpack is above average.WeatherDec 28, 2024
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Edmonton planning to meet rapid population growthThe City Plan charts Edmonton's path to accommodate a population of two million people. City council says the programs are in place, but rapid growth is changing timelines.FeaturesDec 24, 2024
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First responders honour Edmonton security guard killed on the jobIn a rare tribute for a civilian, first responders created an honour guard for Harshandeep Singh's family to pass through at the young man's memorial service in Edmonton on Sunday.CanadaDec 15, 2024
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‘Completely shocked’ Edmonton resident has tires stolen off vehicleIn the video, a person can be seen loading tires into the box of their truck and then driving off. leaving the Edmonton victim's vehicle without a single wheel.CrimeDec 1, 2024
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Edmonton council still digging into cost of city policy on projectsA report finds city policies and bylaws — combined with outside factors like supply chains — drive up expenses. 12 city policies are listed as cost drivers in the report.PoliticsNov 27, 2024
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Union says Alberta Safeway workers might have to return raisesThe union says it's hard to get an exact number because of different hours and wages, but says each employee would have to repay thousands of dollars.EconomyNov 25, 2024
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Former Edmonton city councillor Tony Caterina running for mayorTony Caterina was Ward 7's councillor from 2007 until 2021. In 2021, Caterina changed wards and ran in Ward O-day'min, where he lost to Anne Stevenson.PoliticsNov 19, 2024
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Alberta Health Services preparing to handle increased respiratory illnessesAlberta's respiratory virus tracker shows lab-confirmed COVID cases have nearly doubled since September. AHS says some hospitals are experiencing high occupancy levels.HealthNov 13, 2024
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Political experts say inflation, health care next up for Smith after leadership reviewUCP members voted 91.5 per cent in favour of Premier Danielle Smith's leadership at the party's annual general meeting in Red Deer this weekend.PoliticsNov 4, 2024
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Edmonton proposes 8.1% property tax hike for 2025Back in April, Edmonton city council approved hikes of 7.0 per cent next year and 6.3 per cent in 2026. The proposed numbers still need to go before council.MoneyOct 31, 2024
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AGLC evaluating Camrose Casino relocation as owners are in receivershipAlberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) says Mayfield Investments owns the Camrose Casino and confirms the company is in receivership.MoneyOct 28, 2024
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Protesters rally at Alberta legislature ahead of fall sessionProtesters on the steps on the Alberta legislature Sunday spoke out against promised legislation, including changes to the provincial Bill of Rights and transgender policy.PoliticsOct 28, 2024
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Edmonton family ‘hit a wall’ trying to refill 8-year-old son’s dwindling medicationThe military family is running out of their son's medically necessary human growth hormone medication they brought when relocating from Turkey to Edmonton.HealthOct 22, 2024
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Edmonton business honours co-worker’s memory, fundraises for her kidsMadhur Dutt spent the last six years working towards becoming a licensed dentist in Canada. Months before Dutt would have received her certification, co-workers say she was killed.FeaturesOct 21, 2024
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Woman frustrated by hip replacement delay at Edmonton hospitalIn a statement issued to Global News on Thursday, Alberta Health Services offered details on what the status is of the hospital's ability to perform such procedures currently is.HealthOct 17, 2024
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Edmonton’s September unemployment rate hits 9%, StatCan data showsEdmonton is now pacing the country's largest municipalities when it comes the jobless numbers. Statistics Canada's September numbers shows the unemployment rate is nine per cent.EconomyOct 12, 2024
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Alberta gives Ottawa legal challenge ultimatum over Impact Assessment ActAlberta's provincial UCP government has given the federal government a four-week deadline to adjust the Impact Assessment Act to its liking or face a legal challenge.PoliticsOct 6, 2024
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New Edmonton Chinatown mural ‘comes with responsibilities,’ artist saysArtist Branden Cha unveiled the Azure Dragon of the East at a ceremony Saturday evening. The second mural of Cha's Four Guardians project pays tribute to the Indigenous community.CanadaSep 29, 2024
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Protest outlines concerns about incoming Edmonton shelter location: ‘There’s no services’Around 50 protesters crowded the sidewalk Sunday in front of what will be Edmonton's newest emergency shelter. They say the location is not the right place for vulnerable people.CanadaSep 23, 2024
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Back-to-school traffic, more drivers leading to Edmonton construction zone slowdownsEdmonton city council members say falls brings two pressures to construction season: the push to finish before winter arrives and back-to-school traffic.TrafficSep 16, 2024
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An Edmonton bike lane crumbles 1 month after constructionA concrete divider separating a bike lane from the road in the Hermitage area sits cracked and crumbling in places, just one month after installation.TrafficSep 11, 2024