Lauren Boothby
@laurby.bsky.social
Video journalist for CityNews Edmonton in gloriously 🐀-free Alberta now on the police & crime beat. Former Edmonton Journal & NEWS 1130 reporter trained up by B.C. community newspapers. From Southwestern Ontario.
Reposted by Lauren Boothby
This will surely surprise most Americans today, but historians have recently discovered that before Donald Trump, it was actually incredibly rare for a president to demand the public execution of this political opponents and press critics.
November 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
This will surely surprise most Americans today, but historians have recently discovered that before Donald Trump, it was actually incredibly rare for a president to demand the public execution of this political opponents and press critics.
UPDATE: Edmonton police are investigating 11 break-and-enters at trading card and gaming shops since September, and whether they’re linked.
I spoke with 3 shop owners who say thieves targeted Pokémon, Magic the Gathering & One Piece cards. #yeg #Edmonton edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2025/1...
I spoke with 3 shop owners who say thieves targeted Pokémon, Magic the Gathering & One Piece cards. #yeg #Edmonton edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2025/1...
Edmonton police probe 11 B&Es at shops selling Pokémon cards, games
Edmonton police are investigating break-and-enters at 11 trading card and gaming shops. CityNews spoke to three shop owners who lost tens of thousands of dollars worth of valuable items including Poké...
edmonton.citynews.ca
November 18, 2025 at 2:28 AM
UPDATE: Edmonton police are investigating 11 break-and-enters at trading card and gaming shops since September, and whether they’re linked.
I spoke with 3 shop owners who say thieves targeted Pokémon, Magic the Gathering & One Piece cards. #yeg #Edmonton edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2025/1...
I spoke with 3 shop owners who say thieves targeted Pokémon, Magic the Gathering & One Piece cards. #yeg #Edmonton edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2025/1...
New from me: Three Edmonton collectible shops were robbed within about three weeks. Surveillance footage shows thieves taking valuable Pokémon, Magic the Gathering, and One Piece cards. #yeg #Edmonton #crime
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Thieves target rare Pokémon cards in string of Edmonton collectible shop robberies
Three Edmonton collectible shops were robbed within about three weeks. Surveillance footage shows thieves taking valuable Pokémon, Magic the Gathering, and One Piece cards. Lauren Boothby reports.
edmonton.citynews.ca
November 17, 2025 at 2:20 AM
New from me: Three Edmonton collectible shops were robbed within about three weeks. Surveillance footage shows thieves taking valuable Pokémon, Magic the Gathering, and One Piece cards. #yeg #Edmonton #crime
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The number of people dying on Edmonton roads is rising, reaching its highest point since 2015. edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/11/13/t...
Traffic deaths rising in Edmonton
The number of people dying on Edmonton roads is rising, reaching its highest point since 2015. New data from the Edmonton Police Service shows 29 traffic fatalities in 2025 as of Nov. 6, higher than ...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:49 AM
The number of people dying on Edmonton roads is rising, reaching its highest point since 2015. edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/11/13/t...
Police are investigating two more suspicious fires Sunday at homes under construction in Central Edmonton's Glenora and Belgravia. Also, four separate suspected arsons in the Belgravia and King Edward Park areas in October. #yeg #Edmonton #Alberta
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Police investigate two more suspicious fires at homes under construction in Central Edmonton
Police are investigating two more suspicious fires Sunday at homes under construction in Central Edmonton's Glenora and Belgravia. Also, four separate suspected arsons in the Belgravia and King Edward...
edmonton.citynews.ca
November 4, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Police are investigating two more suspicious fires Sunday at homes under construction in Central Edmonton's Glenora and Belgravia. Also, four separate suspected arsons in the Belgravia and King Edward Park areas in October. #yeg #Edmonton #Alberta
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Reposted by Lauren Boothby
New: Videos show ICE/CBP agents are scanning peoples' faces on the street to verify citizenship. ICE has tool to instantly look up unprecedented number of databases with just a photo
“I’m an American citizen so leave me alone”
“Alright, we just got to verify that”
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“I’m an American citizen so leave me alone”
“Alright, we just got to verify that”
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ICE and CBP Agents Are Scanning Peoples’ Faces on the Street To Verify Citizenship
Videos on social media show officers from ICE and CBP using facial recognition technology on people in the field. One expert described the practice as “pure dystopian creep.”
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October 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
New: Videos show ICE/CBP agents are scanning peoples' faces on the street to verify citizenship. ICE has tool to instantly look up unprecedented number of databases with just a photo
“I’m an American citizen so leave me alone”
“Alright, we just got to verify that”
www.404media.co/ice-and-cbp-...
“I’m an American citizen so leave me alone”
“Alright, we just got to verify that”
www.404media.co/ice-and-cbp-...
Edmontonians had a smashing good time at the Pumpkin Smash today, an annual post-Halloween event run by the City meant to teach people about composting and separating waste. 🎃
Really fun story for me to put together which may include a baseball joke …
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Really fun story for me to put together which may include a baseball joke …
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Edmonton's annual pumpkin smash returns
YouTube video by CityNews
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November 3, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Edmontonians had a smashing good time at the Pumpkin Smash today, an annual post-Halloween event run by the City meant to teach people about composting and separating waste. 🎃
Really fun story for me to put together which may include a baseball joke …
youtu.be/lXYcmVx16hw?...
Really fun story for me to put together which may include a baseball joke …
youtu.be/lXYcmVx16hw?...
Second Edmonton infill fire in Belgravia in one week #yeg edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2025/1...
Second Edmonton infill fire in Belgravia in one week
Firefighters battled a blaze at a new multiplex under construction, the second infill home to catch fire in a week, concerning neighbours. Lauren Boothby reports.
edmonton.citynews.ca
October 31, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Second Edmonton infill fire in Belgravia in one week #yeg edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2025/1...
Students in high schools across Alberta are planning to walk out of class Thursday in protest of Alberta teachers being ordered back to work, hoping the provincial government will hear their concerns. #yeg #Alberta #Edmonton
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High school students plan walk-outs for Alberta teachers
Students in high schools across Alberta are planning to walk out of class Thursday in protest of Alberta teachers being ordered back to work, hoping the provincial government will hear their concerns....
edmonton.citynews.ca
October 30, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Students in high schools across Alberta are planning to walk out of class Thursday in protest of Alberta teachers being ordered back to work, hoping the provincial government will hear their concerns. #yeg #Alberta #Edmonton
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A new report from an Ontario Court of Appeal Justice recommends Alberta update the Police Act to ban city councillors from sitting on local police commissions, among other changes. #yeg #Alberta #Edmonton youtu.be/1kRnJWvfyBg?...
Report: Alberta city councillors shouldn't be on police commissions
YouTube video by CityNews
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October 24, 2025 at 1:41 AM
A new report from an Ontario Court of Appeal Justice recommends Alberta update the Police Act to ban city councillors from sitting on local police commissions, among other changes. #yeg #Alberta #Edmonton youtu.be/1kRnJWvfyBg?...
Incumbent candidates who ran for re-election on Edmonton city council overwhelmingly were leading in early polls. But an expert warns not to interpret these results as a mandate for the status quo. #yeg edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2025/1...
Edmonton incumbent city councillors lead in eight wards
Incumbent candidates who ran for re-election on Edmonton city council overwhelmingly lead in early polls. But an expert warns not to interpret these results as a mandate for the status quo.
edmonton.citynews.ca
October 22, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Incumbent candidates who ran for re-election on Edmonton city council overwhelmingly were leading in early polls. But an expert warns not to interpret these results as a mandate for the status quo. #yeg edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2025/1...
Election night pizza is a newsroom must!
October 21, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Election night pizza is a newsroom must!
Delivering your election flyers to doorsteps at midnight — good idea or no?
This St. Albert candidate was spotted on a doorbell camera at 12:06 am a couple days ago and caused quite a stir in the local Facebook group.
This St. Albert candidate was spotted on a doorbell camera at 12:06 am a couple days ago and caused quite a stir in the local Facebook group.
October 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Delivering your election flyers to doorsteps at midnight — good idea or no?
This St. Albert candidate was spotted on a doorbell camera at 12:06 am a couple days ago and caused quite a stir in the local Facebook group.
This St. Albert candidate was spotted on a doorbell camera at 12:06 am a couple days ago and caused quite a stir in the local Facebook group.
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Absolutely fantastic photo for this Globe And Mail story www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
October 20, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Absolutely fantastic photo for this Globe And Mail story www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
Big money in Edmonton’s mayoral race?
CityNews looks at disclosures and corporate donations. They show one candidate for mayor received significantly more money than others, including from corporate donors.
Candidates defend & scrutinize the role of corporations. #yeg #yegcc
CityNews looks at disclosures and corporate donations. They show one candidate for mayor received significantly more money than others, including from corporate donors.
Candidates defend & scrutinize the role of corporations. #yeg #yegcc
October 9, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Edmonton mayoral candidates spar over third party advertisers as both Michael Walters and Andrew Knack face attack ads. Reporting for CityNews.
October 8, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Edmonton mayoral candidates spar over third party advertisers as both Michael Walters and Andrew Knack face attack ads. Reporting for CityNews.
How are Edmonton families preparing for a potential teachers’ strike in Alberta? Here are a couple ways.
October 3, 2025 at 9:12 PM
How are Edmonton families preparing for a potential teachers’ strike in Alberta? Here are a couple ways.
An Edmonton woman initially charged with first-degree murder in the 2023 death of an eight-year-old girl pled guilty to manslaughter despite protests by the victim’s family and police to the deal.
#yeg #Alberta #edmonton
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#yeg #Alberta #edmonton
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Edmonton woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in killing of 8-year-old girl
An Edmonton woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to manslaughter in the killing of an eight-year-old girl in a case that exposed in public long-standing tensions between police and Crown prosecutors. Court ...
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September 11, 2025 at 5:03 AM
An Edmonton woman initially charged with first-degree murder in the 2023 death of an eight-year-old girl pled guilty to manslaughter despite protests by the victim’s family and police to the deal.
#yeg #Alberta #edmonton
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#yeg #Alberta #edmonton
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Management of the historic Fort Edmonton Park is transitioning from an arms-length municipal organization to being under the direct control of the City of Edmonton. #yeg #yegcc
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City of Edmonton taking control of managing historic Fort Edmonton Park
Management of the historic Fort Edmonton Park is transitioning from an arms-length municipal organization to being under the direct control of the City of Edmonton.
edmonton.citynews.ca
September 4, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Management of the historic Fort Edmonton Park is transitioning from an arms-length municipal organization to being under the direct control of the City of Edmonton. #yeg #yegcc
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The EPS homicide unit is investigating four unrelated deaths over the long weekend: the fatal shooting of a Norquest College instructor, a death surrounding a fire, a man found dead in the River Valley, & a senior injured in Old Strathcona, who later died. #yeg edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2025/0...
Edmonton homicide unit investigates four separate deaths over long weekend
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) homicide unit is investigating four unrelated deaths over the long weekend: the fatal shooting of a college instructor, a death after a fire, a man found dead in the ...
edmonton.citynews.ca
September 3, 2025 at 2:44 AM
The EPS homicide unit is investigating four unrelated deaths over the long weekend: the fatal shooting of a Norquest College instructor, a death surrounding a fire, a man found dead in the River Valley, & a senior injured in Old Strathcona, who later died. #yeg edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2025/0...
Edmonton police offered a rare look into the city’s gang landscape during a presentation for Downtown groups CityNews attended. Here’s a first look at the presentation — more to come. #yeg #Edmonton #Alberta edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2025/0...
Edmonton police share update on city's gang landscape
Edmonton police offered a rare glimpse into gang activity in the city during a presentation at the Stanley Milner Library for Downtown groups. An officer shares how to recognize some local gang symbol...
edmonton.citynews.ca
August 28, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Edmonton police offered a rare look into the city’s gang landscape during a presentation for Downtown groups CityNews attended. Here’s a first look at the presentation — more to come. #yeg #Edmonton #Alberta edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2025/0...
Reposted by Lauren Boothby
The number of journalists killed in Monday's strike has gone up to four, according to Palestinian health officials. More than 240 Palestinian journalists have been killed by Israeli fire in Gaza since the war started, according to the Palestinian Journalist Syndicate reut.rs/47dAyjY
August 25, 2025 at 9:37 AM
The number of journalists killed in Monday's strike has gone up to four, according to Palestinian health officials. More than 240 Palestinian journalists have been killed by Israeli fire in Gaza since the war started, according to the Palestinian Journalist Syndicate reut.rs/47dAyjY
Reposted by Lauren Boothby
BREAKING: Israeli strikes on Nasser Hospital in Gaza killed at least 15 people, including three journalists, one of whom worked for Reuters, Palestinian health officials said reut.rs/45OFPfr
August 25, 2025 at 8:34 AM
BREAKING: Israeli strikes on Nasser Hospital in Gaza killed at least 15 people, including three journalists, one of whom worked for Reuters, Palestinian health officials said reut.rs/45OFPfr