Business
US and Iran Signal New Peace Talks as Trump Tightens Naval Grip on Oil Exports
US and Iran signal willingness to extend ceasefire as Trump's naval blockade pressures Tehran toward negotiating a deal...
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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Stories by Jennifer Blackwood
Business
Canadian Homeowners Borrowing More as House Values Fall: What This Means for Your Wallet
Canadian mortgage debt jumped 4.2% in late 2025 while home values fell 0.7%, squeezing household finances. Financial...
Sports
Oilers Face Playoff Positioning Crunch as Injuries Mount Heading Into Final Week
Oilers can finish first to fourth in Pacific Division with two games left. Multiple injuries complicate playoff...
Health
Young Cancer Survivors Face Double Risk of New Cancers Later, Study Warns
Alberta researchers discover young cancer survivors face double the risk of developing new cancers later. Study calls...
Technology
McGill's Bold New Greenhouse Could Transform Climate-Resilient Farming Across Canada
McGill's new state-of-the-art greenhouse aims to develop climate-resilient crops as extreme weather threatens Canadian...
Sports
Oilers Face Critical Health Puzzle Heading Into Playoff Push
Edmonton's playoff run faces uncertainty as key injuries plague the roster. Leon Draisaitl's return timeline remains...
World
Pop Icon Britney Spears Checks Into Treatment Following DUI Arrest
Britney Spears voluntarily enters treatment facility following March DUI arrest near Los Angeles, marking what her team...
Sports
Raptors Battle-Tested Path to Playoffs Sets Stage for Cavaliers Showdown
Toronto Raptors clinch fifth seed and prepare for first-round matchup with Cleveland Cavaliers. Regular season grind...
World
McIlroy Makes Masters History with Back-to-Back Victory
Rory McIlroy wins back-to-back Masters titles, joining Nicklaus, Faldo, and Woods in golf's most exclusive club.
Business
Western Australia Considers Major Diesel Reserve to Shield Mining and Agriculture from Global Fuel Shocks
Western Australia explores state-funded diesel reserve to shield mining and agriculture from global fuel supply shocks...
World
Ireland's PM Unveils $820M Fuel Tax Cut After Days of Crippling Protests
Ireland's PM announces €505M fuel tax relief as farmers and truckers end 6-day blockade that left gas pumps dry and...
Alberta
Edmonton Oilers Show Playoff Muscles with Dominant Defensive Turnaround
Edmonton Oilers tighten defence dramatically with 11.5 Grade A chances allowed per game in latest stretch—a...