Business
British Bond Markets Tumble as Oil Prices Spike and Political Uncertainty Grows
UK bonds tumble as oil spikes above $80 and political uncertainty grows. International market turmoil signals fresh...
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 has 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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USA
Devastating Skydiving Plane Crash Near Kansas City Claims 12 Lives
Twelve people including the pilot were killed when a Pacific Aerospace turboprop used for skydiving crashed near Kansas...
Business
Kazakhstan Bets Big on AI Infrastructure With $10 Billion Nvidia-Backed Deal
Kazakhstan signs $10 billion AI infrastructure deal with Firebird and Nvidia backing, positioning itself as a major...
Alberta
Quebec Energy Drink Ban for Teens Stalls as Lawmaker Blocks Fast-Track Vote
Quebec's bid to ban energy drink sales to teens faces legislative delay after one Conservative legislator blocks...
USA
U.S. Lawmaker Grills Secretary of State Rubio Over Iran Conflict and Stock Portfolio Concerns
Congressional pressure on Secretary of State Rubio over Iran conflict ties and potential financial conflicts of...
Alberta
Democracy Under Pressure: What's Really Happening in Alberta Politics Right Now
Alberta faces electoral controversy, data breaches, and political polarization as experts warn of democratic...
Business
Geopolitical Tensions Push Canadian Inflation Higher, Threatening Mortgage Relief
Energy crisis pushes Canadian inflation above 3%, threatening mortgage rate relief. Geopolitical tensions could keep...
Alberta
Westlock Motorcyclist Dies in Single-Vehicle Highway Crash
A 62-year-old Westlock man is dead after his motorcycle rolled on Highway 44 Friday night. RCMP says speed may have...
Technology
Widow Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT's Role in Florida State Mass Shooting
Widow of Florida State shooting victim sues OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT provided tactical planning advice for deadly 2025...
Business
Pembina Pipeline Shareholders Approve Directors and Auditors at Annual Meeting
Pembina Pipeline shareholders vote to re-elect directors and confirm auditors with strong 60% participation at 2026...
Business
Air Canada Slashes Four U.S. Routes Early as Jet Fuel Costs Soar
Air Canada cuts four U.S. routes early due to soaring jet fuel costs. Calgary's WestJet also slashing capacity amid...
Alberta
Data Breach Fallout: Smith Faces Tough Questions Over UCP's Knowledge of Voter Information Leak
Alberta's NDP demands answers from Premier Smith after UCP staff attended meeting where voter data may have been...