Vinesh Pratap is the anchor for Global News Morning and Global News at Noon.
A journalist with Global News for nearly two decades, Vinesh grew up watching Global Edmonton (then ITV) and finds it an honour to give a voice to those who might not have it and keep the public informed about what is going on in their community.
Prior to becoming an anchor, Vinesh was Global Edmonton’s city hall reporter, focusing on civic affairs issues and the impacts of decisions made at city hall, and worked as a general assignment reporter covering breaking news, special assignments, court cases, and one-on-one interviews.
Born and raised in Edmonton, he is a graduate of the Radio and Television Arts program at NAIT and began his broadcast career at independent television stations in Medicine Hat and Lloydminster.
Vinesh’s happy place is when he’s working in his yard during the spring and summer months.
WATCH: Vinesh Pratap answers a few questions for Global Edmonton viewers, including why local news is so important, what he likes most about Edmonton, his passion for birdwatching, and more.
Video Archives
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Edmonton city council needs to have a ‘firmer backbone’ over budget: Tim Cartmell -
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Recruitment climbs with the Edmonton Police Service: ‘to make a positive difference’ -
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Edmonton city council to discuss potential tax hike -
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Psychologist who specializes in student aggression talks about violence in Alberta schools -
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Researcher studies water-use trends as water levels reach record lows -
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U of A partnering with U of C for training program for rural doctors -
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Firefights Aid Ukraine upcoming fundraising event at WEM Waterpark -
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Alberta researcher highlights ecological impacts of wildfire -
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Ask a Lawyer: What happens to pets during divorce proceedings -
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Civic Matters: Sohi speaks about city strike and UCP review -
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Edmonton Oilers take on LA Kings, in what could be a playoff preview -
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‘Dirty Laundry’ art show is taking over Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre -
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Analyzing the Alberta 2024 provincial budget -
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Edmonton Oilers to host South Asian Celebration -
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New course at U of A aims to help eliminate racial discrimination -
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Prairies may see summer of 2024 grasshopper increase amid drought conditions, mild winter -
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As Alberta prepares for drought, researchers suggest consumers will be impacted -
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Edmonton Arts Council looking for artists for local art project -
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What to expect from the Edmonton Oilers ahead of the NHL trade deadline -
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More low-income Albertans will be eligible for legal aid
Author Archives
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Should more be done to protect seniors facilities as COVID-19 cases rise in Alberta?There are 13 long-term care facilities and 11 supportive living locations in the AHS Edmonton Zone with a COVID-19 outbreak.HealthNov 13, 2020
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Edmonton to receive $17M in federal dollars for new housingThe City of Edmonton is among more than a dozen communities across Canada to get an immediate cash infusion to address supportive housing needs.CanadaOct 27, 2020
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Former Albertan participates in international climate change research projectThe MOSAiC Expedition is the largest polar expedition in history with researchers from 20 countries involved.ScienceOct 16, 2020
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‘The intersections will fail’: Edmonton city hall responds to Metro LRT Line information now made publicA Global News investigation raises questions about how future demand could impact future traffic around the major intersections the line crosses.TrafficOct 14, 2020
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‘Intersections will fail’ in peak hours when Metro LRT Line reaches five-minute frequency: internal emailsA Global News Freedom of Information request has resulted in the release of never-before-seen details related to the Metro LRT Line.TrafficOct 13, 2020
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Patients launch lawsuit to force Alberta drug treatment clinics to remain openAn Edmonton lawyer is handling a lawsuit against the province to stop the planned closure of the Injectable Opioid Agonist Treatment Clinics (iOAT).HealthOct 8, 2020
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New City Plan lays foundation for next million residents of EdmontonGrowth in Edmonton may have slowed due to a struggling economy and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but city hall is looking to the day when two-million people call Alberta's capital home.PoliticsSep 14, 2020
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West Edmonton residents worry about loss of privacy after new berm built behind their backyardsFrustration is growing in the west Edmonton community of Secord, over a bern with a public path that was built that towers over some fences.Sep 7, 2020
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One block of 103 Avenue in downtown Edmonton set for overhaulThe current concept plans include the elimination of most on-street parking, with angle parking completely removed.NewsAug 11, 2020
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A side of uncertainty: calls to help the restaurant industry survive the pandemicMany restaurants in Alberta and across Canada are struggling as revenues, in general, are off by between 60 to 70 per cent.CanadaJul 20, 2020
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Edmonton company helps to supply PPE to the world through COVID-19An Edmonton-based company supplies PPE to Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa.HealthJul 7, 2020
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Calls for reform: policing and politics in EdmontonThere have been calls for "the abolition of police" and demands to "break down the systems of racism."CrimeJun 25, 2020
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Edmonton university students demand tuition freeze as remote learning continues into fallStudents at the University of Alberta and NAIT have launched petitions calling for a tuition freeze amid online classes.EducationJun 3, 2020
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New Edmonton commercial development Manchester Square generates architectural debateManchester Square has been under construction since the summer of 2018 in the area of 120 Street and 107 Avenue.FeaturesMay 15, 2020
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Creature comforts: a look inside the currently closed Edmonton Valley ZooThe zoo has been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but a small army of staff continue to work to keep the animals happy and healthy.CanadaMay 14, 2020
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The push to grow more of what we eat in EdmontonThe president of the Fraser Community League has applied for a grant to start a community garden in the area, but she describes a lengthy process to make it a reality.FeaturesApr 13, 2020
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Edmonton couple repatriated, thanking Canadian Embassy staff for getting them homeAn Edmonton couple is sharing their story about how the Canadian Embassy helped get them back to Canada from Peru.Apr 7, 2020
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First response during the reality of COVID-19First response during the reality of COVID-19: The added pressures, the risks and the new ways they're responding to calls.CanadaApr 3, 2020
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Tour of twin tunnels for Edmonton’s Valley Line southeast LRTTransEd is the public-private partner building the 13-kilometre line from Mill Woods to downtown.TrafficMar 11, 2020
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Edmonton mother apologizes for her role in shocking child abuse caseWith emotions running strong, a 25-year-old Edmonton woman addressed a courtroom Friday afternoon, reading into the record an apology during the second day of a sentencing hearing in a shocking child abuse case.CrimeMar 6, 2020
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Growing Edmonton startup cashes in at local investment summitA growing Edmonton startup secured some new capital at a local investment summit.FeaturesMar 4, 2020
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City union calls for full audit of Edmonton snow-clearing operationsThe union is calling for a full audit of Edmonton's snow-clearing operations, speaking to Global News weeks after an anonymous employee letter was sent to city hall.NewsMar 3, 2020
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Edmonton small business owners take city hall to task over ‘red tape and delays’Edmonton small business owners are turning to crowdfunding to finish opening a business that's been on the drawing board for about three years.ConsumerMar 2, 2020
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Edmonton business owner frustrated with lengthy expropriation processAn Edmonton business owner is frustrated with a lengthy expropriation process and what she feels is insufficient communication from the city.CanadaFeb 24, 2020
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Edmonton City Auditor asked to review anonymous letter listing worries about snow-clearingThe anonymous 11-page letter, obtained by Global News and sent to city councillors, details their worries about mismanagement and the quality of leadership since the Transportation and Streets department merged with Parks and Recreation in 2017.PoliticsFeb 18, 2020
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