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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.

Email
ashley.wadhwani@blackpress.ca

Recent Work by Ashley

Risk of ‘dry lightning’ in forecast, could worsen B.C.’s wildfire situation

Risk of ‘dry lightning’ in forecast, could worsen B.C.’s wildfire situation

Dry lightning is lightning without the rain
Black Press Media pens deal with Google Canada on News Showcase platform

Black Press Media pens deal with Google Canada on News Showcase platform

Twenty-seven community news publications part of significant journalism agreement
Make-A-Wish helps Carlee, 8, and family break out of routine with Disney

Make-A-Wish helps Carlee, 8, and family break out of routine with Disney

Critically ill kids put on a Brave Face every day. Now you can, too, in support of Make-A-Wish
Feds to soon allow extended family, partners to apply to enter Canada

Feds to soon allow extended family, partners to apply to enter Canada

Those interested in entering the country will have to be approved by federal officials and quarantine
1898 Yukon gold rush photo featuring Greta Thunberg look-alike sends internet into tailspin

1898 Yukon gold rush photo featuring Greta Thunberg look-alike sends internet into tailspin

Jokes erupted this week after a 120-year-old photo taken by Eric A. Hegg surfaced from archives
VIDEO: New campaign aims to help Canadians ‘SPOT’ fake news online

VIDEO: New campaign aims to help Canadians ‘SPOT’ fake news online

News Media Canada launches campaign to help readers sort fact from fiction
Doughnut packs and a mysterious gun: Six facts about B.C.’s triple homicide, manhunt

Doughnut packs and a mysterious gun: Six facts about B.C.’s triple homicide, manhunt

Police released new details into the nationwide case of two Port Alberni men in final report
VIDEO: Fugitives confessed to all three B.C. murders, planned to flee to Europe or Africa

VIDEO: Fugitives confessed to all three B.C. murders, planned to flee to Europe or Africa

RCMP release findings in case involving Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky of Port Alberni
Motive will be ‘extremely difficult’ to determine in northern B.C. deaths, RCMP say

Motive will be ‘extremely difficult’ to determine in northern B.C. deaths, RCMP say

The bodies of Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky have been found
TIMELINE: The hunt for two Port Alberni men who became Canada’s most wanted murder suspects

TIMELINE: The hunt for two Port Alberni men who became Canada’s most wanted murder suspects

First deemed missing, Bryer Schmegelsky and Kam McLeod were later declared suspects in three homicides
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