Business
Oil Market Braces for Demand Collapse as Middle East Supply Crisis Deepens
Global oil traders warn that dwindling emergency reserves and mounting supply shortages could force demand cuts or...
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
Murder Charges Filed in Disappearance of Two University of South Florida Doctoral Students
A 26-year-old faces murder charges in the disappearance of two USF doctoral students. One has been found dead; police...
Business
Solar Power Revolution Transforms Remote Amazon Communities, Ending Costly Diesel Dependence
Amazon communities ditch diesel for solar power, cutting pollution and $2.4B in annual subsidies while transforming...
Business
Soaring Jet Fuel Costs Force Airlines to Tighten Belts as Political Uncertainty Looms
Global airlines raise prices and cut forecasts as war-driven fuel costs squeeze margins. Political uncertainty adds new...
Business
Five CRA My Account Secrets Alberta Taxpayers Are Missing Out On
Five areas in your CRA My Account could be hiding unclaimed money, tax credits, and uncashed cheques. Here's what...
Alberta
Alberta Energy Regulator Shuts Down Calgary Oil Company Over Unpaid Taxes and Environmental Failures
Alberta Energy Regulator orders Calgary oil company MAGA Energy to shut down operations over unpaid taxes,...
World
K-pop Powerhouse Hybe Chief Avoids Arrest as Prosecutors Question Fraud Case
South Korean prosecutors reject arrest warrant for Hybe chairman Bang Si-Hyuk in investor fraud investigation tied to...
World
U.S. Couple Arrested After Using Fake Canadian Camping Trip to Kidnap Child, Take Her to Cuba
U.S. couple arrested after using fake Banff camping trip as cover to kidnap child and take her to Cuba. Government...
Technology
Canada's Tech Leaders Sound the Alarm: New US Trade Committee Missing Digital Economy Expertise
Canada's new US trade committee excludes tech founders and digital economy experts—a critical gap as CUSMA...
Sports
Oilers Fall 6-4 to Ducks in Game 2 Thriller: Bright Spots Can't Overcome Defensive Lapses
Oilers fall 6-4 to Ducks in Game 2; Josh Samanski scores first playoff goal but Edmonton's defence can't hold the line.
Alberta
Oilers Face Playoff Reality Check: How Edmonton Measures Up Early in High-Stakes Series
Oilers deadlocked 1-1 in playoff series after two games. Early results show mixed performance against preseason...
Technology
Ottawa Launches $500M AI Loan Program to Help Canadian Small Businesses Compete
Canada's small businesses can now access up to $5 million in AI loans through the BDC's new $500-million LIFT program,...