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Ashley Wadhwani-Smith

I began my journalistic journey at Black Press Media 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.

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ashley.wadhwani@blackpress.ca

Recent Work by Ashley

B.C.’s top doctor orders bars, some restaurants to close over COVID-19

B.C.’s top doctor orders bars, some restaurants to close over COVID-19

B.C. declares the novel coronavirus spread a public health emergency
COVID-19: Province bans large gatherings in B.C.; Victoria sports, entertainment venues affected

COVID-19: Province bans large gatherings in B.C.; Victoria sports, entertainment venues affected

Health officials take new measures to combat spread of novel coronavirus
REPLAY: The best videos from across B.C. this week

REPLAY: The best videos from across B.C. this week

In case you missed it, here’s a look at the replay-worth highlights from this week in the province
B.C.’s mental-health detention system violating charter rights, report says

B.C.’s mental-health detention system violating charter rights, report says

New report by the Community Legal Assistance Society calls for an overhaul of the Mental Health Act
Victim in fatal ammonia leak remembered for his passion and smile

Victim in fatal ammonia leak remembered for his passion and smile

Friends and colleagues remember Lloyd Smith as someone who was always willing to help people
UPDATE: Coquihalla re-opened following accident

UPDATE: Coquihalla re-opened following accident

The accident occured south of Merritt Saturday afternoon
Hurricane Nate forms, heads to central Gulf of Mexico

Hurricane Nate forms, heads to central Gulf of Mexico

U.S. National Hurricane Center warned that Nate could raise sea levels by 4 to 7 feet
Number of medically assisted deaths in B.C. rise in first half of 2017

Number of medically assisted deaths in B.C. rise in first half of 2017

Across Canada, there have been 1,982 assisted deaths since it became legal
B.C. paramedics’ effort to be named essential service fails

B.C. paramedics’ effort to be named essential service fails

Members didn’t gather the required number of signatures from each electoral riding to trigger further action
REPLAY: B.C. this week in video

REPLAY: B.C. this week in video

In case you missed it, here's a look at replay-worthy highlights from across the province this week
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