Technology
Electric Vehicle Sales in Alberta Triple as Charging Network Expands
EVs now account for 12 per cent of new vehicle registrations as infrastructure catches up to demand.
Samantha Goldstein
Senior ProducerSamantha Goldstein is the senior producer at WestNet News and Action News, overseeing editorial direction, investigative projects, and breaking news coverage across all platforms. A graduate of Carleton University's School of Journalism, Samantha spent eight years at CBC Calgary before joining WestNet in 2020. She has produced award-winning coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic, Alberta's energy transition, Indigenous reconciliation, and federal elections. Her editorial leadership has guided WestNet News through its expansion from a regional outlet to a recognized voice in Canadian digital journalism. Samantha is a member of the Canadian Association of Journalists and sits on the board of the Calgary Press Club.
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Canada
Canada Post Strike Disrupts Holiday Season for Millions
Rotating walkouts escalate to full national strike as union and management fail to reach agreement.
Alberta
Alberta's Population Tops 5 Million for First Time in History
Interprovincial migration and international immigration drive fastest growth rate in Canada.
Alberta
Alberta Introduces Universal School Lunch Program
Province allocates $300 million annually to feed every public school student amid child poverty concerns.
Business
Investigation: How Calgary's Rental Market Became a Landlord's Paradise
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Local
Bow River Water Quality Hits Alarming Lows After Industrial Spill
City issues advisory against river contact after chemical discharge from upstream facility detected.
Technology
Calgary Startup Acquired by Google in $800 Million Deal
AI-powered energy optimization company Neo Grid becomes largest tech acquisition in Alberta history.
Local
Calgary Ranked Canada's Best City for Young Professionals
Affordability, job growth, and lifestyle propel Alberta's largest city to top of national ranking.
Canada
Federal Election 2025: Poilievre Conservatives Win Majority Government
Pierre Poilievre sweeps to power with 210 seats as Liberals reduced to third-party status.
Health
Opioid Class Action Lawsuit: Alberta Families Win Landmark $1.4 Billion Settlement
Pharmaceutical companies agree to pay damages after decade-long legal battle over addiction crisis.
Canada
Mark Carney Wins Liberal Leadership and Becomes Canada's 24th Prime Minister
Former Bank of Canada governor takes helm of governing party as snap election looms.
Local
Deadly Multi-Vehicle Pileup on Highway 2 Claims Seven Lives
Freezing rain and whiteout conditions cause chain-reaction crash involving 30 vehicles near Red Deer.