Paula Tran
Online Journalist
Paula Tran is an Online Journalist for Global Calgary.
Born in Montreal, Q.C., Paula spent 15 years of her life in Taiwan before moving back to Canada for university in 2014.
She soon got involved with the student paper at UBC Okanagan (UBCO), where she focused on stories about the school’s arts and culture. After graduating from UBCO, Paula attended the Master of Journalism program at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University).
Throughout her time at Toronto Metropolitan University, Paula was a freelance journalist in Toronto. She then became a reporter for the Kelowna Capital News in Kelowna, B.C. where she wrote about politics, equity issues and city hall.
Her work has been featured in Xtra, QP Briefing, Spacing Indiegraf Publisher, Kelowna Capital News and many more. She specializes in power and politics, race issues, stories from the Asian diaspora, LGBTQ2S+ issues and identity politics.
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Calgary police officer ‘lawfully’ used lethal force in February shooting: ASIRTAlberta's police watchdog said a Calgary police officer was "lawfully" using force in a shooting in the northeast neighbourhood of Temple in February.Crime9 hours
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Protest held for more jail time for man who played role in Beaumont woman’s deathJoseph Donald Skelly, 69, pleaded guilty on Dec. 19 to causing indignity to a dead body in Treasa Lynn Oberly's July 2023 death.CrimeMar 17
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Police investigating suspicious death in north-central EdmontonPolice said officers responded to a potential stabbing in the area of 118th Avenue and 97th Street at around 12:15 a.m.CrimeMar 17
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Man dies after single-vehicle collision in EdmontonAn man in Edmonton died after a pickup truck he was driving Friday crashed into utility poles on Parsons Road. Police say speed is believed to be a factor in the crash.TrafficMar 17
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Human remains found in near Clairmont, Alta., death considered ‘suspicious’The Mounties say they found human remains near the community of Clairmont on Sunday.CrimeMar 17
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Leduc resident concerned about rising crime after serious hatchet attackOfficers received reports of a man bleeding with serious injuries near an apartment building near 46th Avenue and 47th Street in Leduc at 3 a.m. on Friday.CrimeMar 16
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Alberta’s premier points to ‘increasing international evidence’ against puberty blockers to support policyPremier Danielle Smith is doubling down on her government's proposal to ban puberty blockers for youth, referencing a recent decision made by England's National Health Service.HealthMar 14
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Edmonton police investigating after 37-year-old man killed in LRT collisionEdmonton police said at around 12:42 a.m., officers responded to a collision involving a pedestrian and the LRT.CanadaMar 13
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Calgary hospital room evacuated after reading light catches fireAccording to the Calgary Fire Department, firefighters responded to calls at 3:50 p.m. to Foothills Medical Centre after a clip-on bedside reading light caught on fire.FireMar 13
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1 in life-threatening condition after stabbing in Calgary’s Beltline neighbourhoodAccording to a Calgary Police Service spokesperson, officers responded to calls of an altercation between several people involving 'edged instruments' at around 3:30 p.m.CrimeMar 13
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Anthony Henday Drive in south Edmonton reopened after serious collisionEdmonton police say they are investigating a 'serious injury collision' along Anthony Henday Drive on the south side of the city.TrafficMar 13
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Alberta government proposes new ‘police-like’ agency, will operate independentlyThe province said the agency will be independent from the government, like all of Alberta's police services.CanadaMar 13
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Calgary city council to debate city-wide rezoning plebiscite in special meetingCurrently, the city-wide zoning issue will be debated after a public hearing scheduled on April 22, which will be cancelled if the plebiscite motion is approved.PoliticsMar 12
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Body found in Bow River found to be non-criminal: autopsyPolice said calls came at around 10:45 a.m. and the body was found underneath the 14th Street bridge.CanadaMar 10
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Nenshi already front-runner in Alberta NDP leadership race despite unconfirmed bid: expertA spokesperson for Nenshi said the former mayor will announce whether or not he will run in the Alberta NDP leadership race on Monday.PoliticsMar 10
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Police seeking suspect involved in sexual assault incident in southwest CalgaryPolice described the suspect as a slim man around five feet 11 inches tall with short hair. He was wearing a white t-shirt and light blue jeans at the time of the incident.CrimeMar 10
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LGBTQ2 advocate raises concerns after Drumheller council asked to reconsider crosswalk policyAccording to an agenda posted on the Town of Drumheller website, council will be asked to approve changes to the policy to make sure it aligns with the town's intentions on Monday.CanadaMar 9
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Calgary Stampede, politicians barred from participating in 2024 Pride paradeCalgary Stampede has been barred from participating in the annual Pride parade "for the foreseeable future" due to abuse from a former staff member.CanadaMar 6
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Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation suing Alberta Energy Regulator for Kearl oil spillThe Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation is suing the Alberta Energy Regulator for its alleged failure to regulate Imperial Oil's Kearl oilsands facility.CanadaMar 6
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Calgary’s iconic Eau Claire Market to close May 31, demolished in JulyIn a release on Monday, Harvard Developments said the building will be handed over to the City of Calgary on June 1 for the future Eau Claire Green Line LRT station.CanadaMar 4
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Arson and assault charges laid after southeast Calgary house firePolice said investigators believe the fire was intentionally set by a man who was inside the home at the time of the incident.CrimeMar 4
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Alberta police watchdog investigates northeast Calgary shooting after police shoots suspectThe Calgary Police Service said that at around 6:55 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29, officers responded to calls relating to a man with a firearm 'engaging in erratic behaviour.'CrimeMar 3
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Extreme cold warning issued for Rocky View CountyEnvironment Canada said in an alert sent at 3:35 p.m. that extremely cold wind chills near -40 are expected overnight and early Monday morning.WeatherMar 3
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4 displaced after southeast Calgary house fireThe Calgary Fire Department responded to calls at around 8 a.m. of a structure fire at a rural property south of Highway 22X and east of 88th Street Southeast.FireMar 3
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Danielle Smith remembers Brian Mulroney as PM who understood Alberta interestsSmith said on a pre-recorded segment on the Roy Green Show on Saturday that her parents would always praise Mulroney for axing the National Energy Program.CanadaMar 2