Ashley Wadhwani-Smith
I began my journalistic journey at ronaldomanosa as a community reporter in my hometown of Maple Ridge, B.C.
I've had the opportunity, to which I feel great gratitude for, to cover important topics that hit home to Canadians, including the ongoing toxic drug crisis, wildfires and major breaking news events.
Today, I serve as editorial director, focusing on amplifying the words of our journalists across Canada and helping build community through our storytelling.
Recent Work by Ashley
Canada Election 2025: Live Results
Polls close at 7 p.m. PDT
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BREAKING: Death toll rises in SUV-ramming attack at Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival
The death toll has increased to 11 people, with dozens injured and an unknown number in serious condition
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LIVE RESULTS: B.C.'s 2024 election winners
Follow along for the results in B.C.'s 43rd provincial election
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Earthquake near Victoria felt across Island, Lower Mainland
4-magnitude earthquake recorded near Greater Victoria earlier this morning
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2 wildfires spark on opposite sides of Burns Lake
Wildfire crews are battling two new blazes sparked on Thursday afternoon near Burns Lake
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Tornado warning issued for northern central Alberta
Residents in northern central Alberta are being warned to brace for a possible tornado amid severe thunderstorms in the region. The tornado warning was announced at 4:52 p.m.
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18% are boycotting Loblaw as Canadians feel grocery inflation worsening: poll
Seven out of 10 Canadians polled said they are aware of the ongoing boycott
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1 dead after crane incident in Vancouver
Crane load fell onto under-construction building
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B.C. teacher charged with sexual exploitation, luring of student
Jason Walker is a teacher at David Thompson Secondary School
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B.C.’s first baby of 2024 born at 12 a.m.
The baby was born at Royal Columbian Hospital
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