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Green Line LRT Construction Reaches Major Milestone as Tunnel Boring Begins
Calgary’s Green Line LRT project has reached a significant construction milestone with the launch of tunnel boring...
Michael Torres
Municipal Affairs ReporterMichael Torres covers municipal affairs, infrastructure, environment, and breaking news for WestNet News. Born and raised in Calgary, Michael has a deep understanding of the city's communities and the issues that matter most to residents. He holds a diploma in journalism from SAIT and has covered everything from severe weather events to city council debates. Michael is particularly passionate about stories at the intersection of urban development and community impact.
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Joined January 20, 2022
Stories by Michael Torres
Business
Calgary's Downtown Office Vacancy Rate Drops Below 30% for First Time Since 2020
Calgary's downtown office vacancy rate has fallen below 30% for the first time since the onset of the pandemic,...
Sports
Calgary Flames Announce Community Arena Partnership for Northeast Calgary
The Calgary Flames have announced a partnership with the City of Calgary to build a new community arena in northeast...
Local
Calgary Rental Vacancy Rate Falls to 1.2% as Housing Affordability Crisis Deepens
Calgary’s rental vacancy rate has plunged to a historic low of 1.2%, according to new data from the Canada Mortgage...
Local
Chinook Winds Bring Record March Temperatures to Calgary as Spring Arrives Early
A powerful Chinook system pushed temperatures in Calgary to 23°C on Wednesday, shattering the previous March 11 record...
Local
Calgary Council Approves Revised Green Line LRT Alignment After Months of Debate
After months of contentious debate, Calgary City Council has approved a revised alignment for the first phase of the...
Alberta
Alberta Launches Mandatory Indigenous History Curriculum for All Grades
Alberta Education has announced a new mandatory Indigenous history and perspectives curriculum that will be taught at...
Opinion
Opinion: Alberta Must Invest in Public Transit Before It's Too Late
Alberta's continued underinvestment in public transit is creating a growing crisis of mobility, equity, and...
Health
New Family Medicine Clinic Opens in Underserved Northeast Calgary Neighbourhood
A new family medicine clinic has opened in the Saddle Ridge neighbourhood of northeast Calgary, offering primary care...
Business
Calgary Chamber of Commerce Calls for Streamlined Permitting Process
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce is calling on city administration to overhaul its business permitting and licensing...
Local
Calgary’s Snow Clearing Response Under Fire After Early Winter Storms Paralyze Side Streets
Calgary’s snow clearing response is facing intense criticism from residents after a series of early November storms...
Local
Calgary Shatters Advance Voting Record as Municipal Election Approaches
Calgary has shattered its advance voting record ahead of Monday’s municipal election, with Elections Calgary...