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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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
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Some people calling on Alberta government to raise minimum wage
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Protest highlights concerns about Edmonton shelter location
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Alberta government expects boost to 2024-25 surplus
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Police investigate death at corn maze near Edmonton
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Financial cost of Jasper wildfire becoming clearer
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Edmonton schools grapple with growing enrolment numbers
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Sanction hearing for Edmonton city councillor on hold
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Edmonton councillors discuss compensation for businesses impacted by construction
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What impact could rail strike have on Alberta?
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Alberta government opens addiction recovery centre west of Edmonton
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Further tax hikes could be on the way for Edmonton
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Alberta firefighter, 24, dies battling Jasper wildfires
Author Archives
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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‘It’s frustrating’: Edmonton councillors say organics processing plan need more detailsA report finds the facility that currently processes organics is not financially or operationally viable long-term, six years after it opened.EnvironmentSep 3
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‘He took one last breath’: Alberta woman mourns fiancé killed in motorcycle vs. semi crashRCMP said an oncoming semi truck crossed the centre line on Highway 2 near Sucker Creek First Nation and hit a group of motorcycle riders, killing two riders.CanadaSep 2
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15 collisions between vehicles and trains on Edmonton’s Valley Line since opening: citySince it started operating, the Valley Line LRT in Edmonton has been involved in 15 crashes with vehicles, according to the city. The mayor says motorists 'need follow the rules.'TrafficSep 2
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Edmonton apartment rent increases surpass national average: ReportIn Edmonton, a one-bedroom apartment is listed 16 per cent higher year-over-year. For a two-bedroom apartment, that figure is 12 per cent more.ConsumerAug 9
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Owner believes cat is still alive and inside Edmonton apartment building razed by fireNearly a month after a fire ripped through a north Edmonton apartment complex, one pet owner believes his cat is still alive and trapped inside the building.FireAug 8
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Long-time Global Edmonton weather anchor Kevin O’Connell retiresFamily, friends and co-workers surrounded Edmonton weather anchor Kevin O'Connell on set as he closed his last show before heading into retirement.CanadaJul 28
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Alberta records lowest single-month opioid death total in 4 yearsProvincial data shows Alberta recently had its lowest monthly opioid death total since April 2020. According to its report, 90 people died from opioid-related causes this April.HealthJul 19
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2 people in critical condition after northeast Edmonton apartment fireEdmonton fire crews were called to an apartment building on Hermitage Road and Huffman Crescent on Saturday night, where they were greeted by thick clouds of smoke.FireJul 14
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Family seeks answers after Edmonton man shot during police confrontationFamily and friends of an Edmonton man killed following a confrontation with police are looking for answers on what led to his death.CanadaJul 7
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Oilers fans book reservations days ahead of Stanley Cup Final gamesSome Edmontonians are making sure they have game day plans ready well ahead of time to beat the last-minute rush.ConsumerJun 9
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Alberta First Nations opioid death numbers ‘heartbreaking’Recently released data by Alberta's government shows First Nations Peoples make up a disproportionate number of the province's opioid-related deaths.HealthMay 25
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Alberta set new high for opioid deaths in 2023Alberta's latest substance use numbers show the province had its highest opioid-related death totals on record in 2023, with 1,867 deaths.HealthMay 20
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Alberta municipalities adjusting for higher bus costsTen new buses will cost the city of St. Albert nearly $1.5 million more than what was initially budgeted. Council approved the extra spending over a two-year period.MoneyMay 16