Vinesh Pratap
Anchor
Morning and noon news co-anchor Vinesh Pratap has been a journalist with Global News nearly two decades.
“I grew up watching Global Edmonton (then ITV) and see news as a critical public service; a chance to give a voice to those who might not have it and to keep the public informed about what’s going on in their communities,” he said.
During his time reporting, Vinesh has had the chance to cover all parts of northern Alberta and beyond. News coverage has taken him to Yellowknife, Palm Springs, Seattle, and New York.
Prior to becoming a co-anchor on Global News Morning and Global News at Noon in December 2020, Vinesh was Global Edmonton’s city hall reporter — focusing on civic affairs issues and the impacts of decisions made at city hall.
“The city is growing and changing at a rapid pace, and it’s important to hold councillors to account about the decisions they make.”
He has also worked as a general assignment reporter covering breaking news, special assignments, court cases, and one-on-one interviews.
Vinesh started his career at independent television stations in Medicine Hat and Lloydminster. A graduate of the Radio and Television Arts program at NAIT, he was born and raised in Edmonton.
Video Archives
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Parenting expert on how to talk to kids about school shooting in Texas
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Battle of Alberta: Stress in sports
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High Level Bridge Streetcar extension to open in Old Strathcona
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Edmonton event showcases artificial intelligence
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‘Hold These Truths’ set to hit the stage
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Edmonton Jewish Film Festival
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How Canadians can manage the interest rate increase
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Raising awareness during Parkinson’s Awareness Month
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Alberta Securities Commission launches ‘Spot the Spoof’ campaign against cyber scam sites
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Edmonton psychiatrist pens new book ‘The Promise of Psychedelics’
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NAIT Alumni Awards celebrates past graduates
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How increased social media use can lead to stress
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Civic Matters: Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi reflects six months into his term
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‘We have been passed over for new builds’: Edmonton Public School Division needs more locations
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Analyzing how Ukraine’s history led to the 2022 war
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The Rising Cost of Living: Tips for managing finances amid inflation and rising costs
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Search for unmarked graves at former residential schools in Canada and what the next steps are
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Producer Zarqa Nawaz on new book and her appearance at Edmonton’s Mosquers Film Festival
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The Cost of Living: Edmonton real estate ‘increasing in momentum’
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The Rising Cost of Living: What is inflation?
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