Alberta
Edmonton Transit System Hit by $45K Fraud Scheme: What Happened and What's Next
Edmonton lost $45,000 to a nine-month fraud scheme involving a faulty transit fare machine. City recovered $20,000 but...
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
US-Iran Peace Talks Collapse in Pakistan, Threatening Global Energy Markets
US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan collapse without agreement on nuclear weapons, raising concerns about global energy...
Alberta
Edmonton Oilers Dodge Playoff Bullet as Star Goalie Ingram Returns to Practice
Edmonton Oilers goalie Connor Ingram returns to practice after injury scare, boosting playoff hopes. Forward Jason...
Business
Bank of Canada Convenes Emergency Meeting With Major Lenders Over AI Cybersecurity Threats
Canada's Bank of Canada and major lenders meet over AI cybersecurity risks as regulators assess threats to financial...
Consumer
The Hidden Strategy Behind Building Credit From Scratch in Canada: What Banks Don't Tell You
Financial experts reveal little-known strategies for Canadians with new or limited credit histories to access premium...
Health
B.C. Ostrich Farm's Miracle Cure Claims Exposed as Elaborate Hoax
Investigation exposes B.C. ostrich farm's viral campaign to stop avian flu cull as built on fabricated medical claims...
Technology
Canada Falling Behind on Animal Testing Alternatives While Other Nations Invest Billions
Canada lags behind the U.S., U.K., and EU in funding alternatives to animal testing, forcing closure of pioneering...
Business
High-Stakes Diplomacy: US and Iran Meet in Pakistan to Solidify Peace Deal
US VP Vance meets Iran's delegation in Islamabad for historic peace talks aiming to cement lasting resolution to...
Technology
Canada's Wildfire Crisis Enters 'New Reality' as 2026 Season Looms
Canada faces another potentially severe wildfire season in 2026 as experts warn of lingering drought and El Niño...
USA
US Vice President Vance Meets Pakistani PM as Iran Ceasefire Negotiations Advance in Islamabad
Vice President Vance meets Pakistan PM Sharif in Islamabad as US pursues Iran negotiations following military...
Business
Middle East Conflict Casts Long Shadow Over 2026 Market Outlook Despite Brief Rally
Wall Street strategists warn that Middle East conflict has reshaped 2026 market outlook, with inflation, energy, and...
Health
Hospital Inquest Hears Haunting Witness Account of Young Woman's Final Moments
Coroner's inquest hears witness account of 24-year-old Heather Winterstein's distress in hospital waiting room before...