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AI Instead of Teachers? Canadian Experts Sound the Alarm on U.S. School Model
A U.S. school using AI apps instead of teachers has gone viral. Canadian experts say the model raises serious concerns...
Michael Torres
Municipal Affairs ReporterMichael Torres covers municipal affairs, infrastructure, environment, and breaking news for WestNet News. Born and raised in Calgary, Michael has a deep understanding of the city's communities and the issues that matter most to residents. He holds a diploma in journalism from SAIT and has covered everything from severe weather events to city council debates. Michael is particularly passionate about stories at the intersection of urban development and community impact.
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Ottawa Backs Vancouver Biotech with $79 Million to Advance 3D-Printed Tissue Therapies
Ottawa commits $79M to Vancouver's Aspect Biosystems, backing a $280M effort to bring 3D-printed human tissue therapies...
USA
New Body Camera Footage Released From Tiger Woods' Florida Rollover Crash
Florida police have released new body camera footage from Tiger Woods' rollover crash, reigniting interest in the 2021...
Sports
Five Calgary Wranglers Who Deserve a Shot With the Flames Before the Season Ends
With two AHL call-up spots left and eight games to go, the Flames have a last chance to audition Wranglers depth before...
Technology
U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran May Have Made a Nuclear Bomb More Likely, Experts Warn
Experts who worked on U.S. Iran policy warn the military strikes have destroyed the diplomatic constraints that were...
Technology
Lockheed Martin Canada Pours $3.6M into Ottawa AI Firm Lemay.ai for Aerospace and Defence Research
Lockheed Martin Canada invests $3.6M in Ottawa AI firm Lemay.ai to advance aerospace defence research, GPS-denied...
Technology
Prairie Clean Energy Projects Secure $16 Million in Federal Funding
Three Prairie institutions secure over $16M in federal funding for carbon capture and renewable energy research...
Health
Calgary Mother Warns Flu Season Not Over After Son's Influenza B Battle
Calgary mother shares son's influenza B battle to highlight ongoing flu risks for immunocompromised Albertans and call...
Local
Calgary Healthcare System Faces Growing Pressures as Emergency Department Usage Surges
Calgary's emergency departments face mounting pressure from increased patient volumes, while healthcare officials...
Local
McDavid's Hat Trick Performance Lifts Oilers Past Ducks 4-2 in Divisional Showdown
Connor McDavid's three-point performance helped Edmonton defeat Anaheim 4-2, reclaiming the NHL scoring lead while...
Local
Alberta Government Raises Taxes on Residents Amid Record $100B Provincial Debt
Alberta government raises taxes on residents while borrowing $9.4B more, pushing provincial debt over $100B for first...
Technology
Quebec Quantum Startup Launches Space Mission to Replace GPS Technology
Quebec's SBQuantum launches quantum sensor into space to develop GPS alternatives as satellite navigation faces growing...