Business
Canada-U.S. Trade War Escalates as Trump Imposes 25 Per Cent Tariffs
Alberta energy exports face devastating new duties as cross-border economic relationship frays.
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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Local
Calgary Green Line LRT Project Cancelled After Cost Overruns
Province pulls funding from troubled transit megaproject, leaving south Calgary without promised rail link.
Consumer
Alberta's Electricity Market Deregulation Under Fire After Price Spikes
Consumers face bills doubling overnight as wholesale electricity prices surge during cold snap.
Local
Historic Blizzard Paralyzes Calgary: 80 Centimetres in 48 Hours
City declares state of local emergency as record November snowfall traps motorists and collapses roofs.
Canada
Trudeau Announces Resignation as Liberal Leader After Caucus Revolt
Prime Minister steps down following months of internal party pressure and historic polling collapse.
Business
Alberta Minimum Wage Debate Heats Up as Workers Demand $20 Per Hour
Province's $15 minimum wage unchanged since 2018 as cost of living outpaces earnings.
Canada
Federal NDP Pulls Out of Supply-and-Confidence Agreement With Liberals
Jagmeet Singh ends deal propping up Trudeau minority, opening door to potential early election.
Community
Indigenous-Led Solar Farm Becomes Largest in Western Canada
Siksika Nation project generates enough power for 30,000 homes while creating local employment.
Alberta
Record Heat Wave Blankets Alberta as Temperatures Soar Past 40 Degrees
Environment Canada issues extreme heat warnings as hospitals report surge in heat-related emergencies.
Health
New Calgary Cancer Centre Opens With State-of-the-Art Treatment Facilities
Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre begins receiving patients after six years of construction.
Sports
Calgary Hosts FIFA World Cup Matches as City Transforms for Global Event
Billions in infrastructure spending prepare Alberta's largest city for 2026 tournament.
Health
Alberta's Rural Doctor Shortage Reaches Critical Level
Thirty-two communities now without a family physician as recruitment efforts fail to stem exodus.