Alberta
Alberta NDP Leader Demands Answers as Massive Voter Data Breach Expands
Nearly 3 million Albertans' personal data exposed in voter database breach. NDP Leader Nenshi questions whether Premier...
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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Business
Bank of Canada Holds Rates Steady at 2.25% — What It Means for Your Wallet
Bank of Canada holds rates at 2.25% for the fourth time. Oil price volatility continues to shape Canadian monetary...
Business
Major Canadian Lender Pushes $4.3B Into Rental Housing as Affordability Crisis Deepens
EQB channels $4.3B into rental housing through federal affordability programs as lender bets big on multi-unit...
Business
Bank of Canada Holds Rate Steady as Oil Crisis and U.S. Tariffs Create Economic Crossroads
Bank of Canada expected to hold rates steady at 2.25% as Middle East oil shocks and U.S. tariffs create economic...
Alberta
Oilers Face Elimination Tuesday: Five Critical Battles Against the Ducks
Oilers face elimination Tuesday at home against Anaheim after trailing 3-1 in first-round series. McDavid's health,...
Business
Calgary's Real Estate Market: Why 2026 Could Be Your Moment to Buy
Calgary's 2026 real estate market shows promise for buyers seeking affordability and growth potential, though shifting...
Health
Critical Medical Records Vanish: Nova Scotia Family's Two-Month Nightmare After Infant's ICU Stay
Nova Scotia mother battles hospital after critical medical records for her infant son vanish following new electronic...
Business
Where Alberta and Canadian Savers Can Earn the Best Interest Rates Right Now
Canadian savers can earn 4-5% on high-interest savings accounts in 2026. Compare top-performing HISAs and discover...
Technology
Calgary Cleantech Startup Serenity Power Secures $1.16M to Revolutionize Power Generation
Calgary cleantech startup Serenity Power lands $1.16M pre-seed funding to commercialize fuel cells that challenge...
Sports
Pospisil's Return Poses Tough Questions: Can Calgary's Winger Find His Edge Without Risking Everything?
Martin Pospisil returns from his fifth concussion facing an impossible choice: tone down his game or risk his health....
Sports
NHL Draft Lottery Fever Builds: Which Rising Stars Are Flames Fans Eyeing?
NHL draft lottery anticipation builds in Calgary as hockey fans debate their top prospect picks beyond the Flames' own...
Alberta
Young Edmonton Man Dies in Early Morning Crash on 41 Avenue
A 25-year-old Edmonton man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday on 41 Avenue SW. Speed is believed to be a...