Health
Calgary Mental Health Crisis: Emergency Visits Up 40% Among Youth
Emergency department visits for youth mental health crises in Calgary have increased by 40% over the past year,...
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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Canada
House of Commons Passes Online Harms Bill After Contentious Debate
The House of Commons has passed the Online Harms Act after months of contentious debate, creating new legal obligations...
Business
China Premier Pledges to Promote Balanced Trade as Exports Surge
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has responded to growing calls from trading partners to address a rising trade surplus, with...
Business
Electric Vehicle Sales in Alberta Double But Still Trail National Average
EV sales in Alberta doubled in 2025 but the province still lags behind the national adoption rate, with just 6.4% of...
Sports
Local Youth Hockey Program Expands to Serve Indigenous Communities Across Southern Alberta
A youth hockey program based on the Tsuut'ina Nation near Calgary is expanding to serve Indigenous children across four...
Alberta
Alberta Announces Dismantling of AHS in Major Healthcare Restructuring
The Alberta government has announced the dismantling of Alberta Health Services and its replacement with four new...
Business
Used Car Prices in Calgary Surge 18% as New Vehicle Shortages Persist Into 2026
Calgary used car prices have jumped 18% year-over-year, with supply chain disruptions continuing to limit new vehicle...
Business
US Touts Progress in Iran as Trump Floats ‘Winding Down’
The US military said it has been able to degrade Iran’s ability to target ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz...
Business
Trump’s Iran War Drive Exposes Limits of ‘Yes Sir’ Cabinet
Donald Trump’s decision to wage war on Iran was partly motivated by pressure from outside allies while his own White...
Business
Calgary Tech Sector Posts Record $4.2 Billion in Revenue as AI Startups Lead the Charge
Calgary's technology sector shattered records in 2025, generating $4.2 billion in revenue driven by artificial...
Local
Deadly Cold Snap Grips Calgary as City Opens Emergency Warming Centres
An extreme cold snap has sent temperatures in Calgary plunging to −40°C with windchill, prompting the city to open...
Business
Black Friday Calgary: Retailers Expect Record $380 Million Weekend as Spending Shifts
Calgary retailers are bracing for a record $380 million Black Friday weekend, but the nature of consumer spending...