Business
Two More Indian LPG Ships Transit Hormuz Along Iran Coast
Two additional Indian-flagged vessels carrying liquefied petroleum gas are making their way through the Strait of...
Jennifer Blackwood
Business & Technology EditorJennifer Blackwood is the business and technology editor at WestNet News. She covers Calgary's evolving economic landscape, from the energy sector's transformation to the city's growing tech ecosystem. Jennifer holds an MBA from the Haskayne School of Business and previously worked in corporate communications before transitioning to journalism. Her coverage of consumer protection issues, vehicle safety, and financial literacy has helped readers make informed decisions.
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Stories by Jennifer Blackwood
Business
Iran Strikes Gulf Targets as Trump’s Hormuz Deadline Approaches
Iran carried out fresh strikes across the Persian Gulf hours before US President Donald Trump’s deadline to reopen...
Canada
The Invisible Workforce: How 8 Million Unpaid Canadian Caregivers Are Quietly Holding the Economy Together
A WestNet News investigation reveals that 7.8 million Canadians provide unpaid family care worth $97.1 billion annually...
Community
From Calgary to Minneapolis: How WestNet Humanitarian Services Built a Cross-Border Lifeline That Started With a Box of Masks
When COVID-19 collapsed supply chains in 2020, WestNet Humanitarian Services drove PPE across the border into...
Alberta
Gunter: Pierre Poilievre's Joe Rogan appearance a strong sign
If Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre had asked me whether he should go on Joe Rogan’s podcast in the United States...
Consumer
What to Check Before Buying a Used Car in Alberta
Buying a used car can save thousands of dollars, but it comes with risks that new-car purchases do not. Consumer...
Alberta
Survive on $1,740 a Month: Alberta Is About to Cut Disability Benefits for 79,000 of Its Most Vulnerable Citizens
On July 1, the Alberta government plans to move 79,000 AISH recipients onto a new program that cuts benefits by $200...
Business
Calgary's Film Industry Lands Three Major Productions Worth $180 Million
Calgary's film and television industry scored a major win with three new productions set to inject $180 million into...
Opinion
Editorial: Why Local Journalism Matters More Than Ever in Alberta
The decline of local journalism across Alberta is not just a media industry problem — it is a democratic crisis that...
Business
Alberta Tech Sector Adds 4,000 Jobs in Q4 as Diversification Push Continues
Alberta's technology sector added approximately 4,000 jobs in the fourth quarter of 2025, bringing total tech...
Alberta
Investigation: Industrial Runoff Contaminating Bow River Tributaries Despite Provincial Permits
A WestNet News investigation has found that industrial facilities operating under valid Alberta Environment permits are...
Business
From Lebanon to Canadian households: The Rossy family's Dollarama empire
The Lebanese-Canadian Rossy family built Dollarama from a small variety store into Canada's largest discount retailer,...