Anya Zoledziowski

Anya Zoledziowski is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined CBC Edmonton after reporting on hate crimes targeting Indigenous women in the US for News21, an investigative journalism fellowship based in Phoenix, AZ.

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CBC Investigates

Library workers punched, spat on as security incidents rise, data shows

CBC News obtained data from a number of library systems across the country that shows security incidents in these spaces — such as aggressive behaviour, verbal threats and suspected overdoses — are on the rise. Library workers say they are not equipped to manage the influx of vulnerable patrons who need help.

Some still think periods can sync up. That's why it's so important to debunk menstruation myths

Period myths online abound, and many have been around for ages. But platforms like TikTok and Instagram cause these myths to spread faster and reach a wider audience. To combat that, a movement of people is trying to change how we talk — and learn — about our periods.

1 million books and 4 months later, Toronto's library recovers from a cyberattack

More than four months after a ransomware attack shut down the Toronto Public Library's computer systems, staff are finally putting a million stranded books back on the shelves.

These drag performers say protests, threats won't stop them from reading to kids at storytime events

Drag performers who read stories to children at libraries across Canada have faced an increase in protests calling the events destructive for kids, and in some cases, even threats of violence. But the king and queens say they won't let that stop them, because storytimes are about joy and literacy.

Mapping out rural crime in Alberta

From destructive ATM thefts to frightening attacks on property owners: a closer look at some of the crimes affecting our province's rural areas.

'Drop your gun': One Alberta family's harrowing encounter with an armed trespasser

The man in their driveway, his face obscured by a hoodie and sunglasses, held a gun.

Thefts of ATMs from stores are plaguing rural Alberta business owners

After 51 ATM thefts or attempted thefts in Alberta between January and October in 2019, gas station and convenience store owners are living in fear of being the next target.

Alberta premier's principal adviser spent $18K in taxpayer money on trips to London, NDP says

According to travel and expense disclosures, Premier Jason Kenney's principal adviser spent thousands of taxpayer dollars on his trips to London, U.K., where he stayed in upscale hotels like the Chilworth London Paddington. 

Hundreds attend photo op to protest proposed housing development in southwest Edmonton

On Wednesday night, hundreds of people showed up outside of Keheewin Elementary school to protest a proposed housing development. It’s the first time families opposed to the project gathered without inviting city officials.

Homeless voters more susceptible to fake news, disinformation, studies suggest

Community groups are brainstorming ways to make sure homeless people have access to political information ahead of the federal election.