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Soaring Fuel Costs Make Wildfire Fighting Even More Expensive
Rising fuel prices are making wildfire suppression operations increasingly expensive, forcing fire agencies to make...
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, 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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Joined January 20, 2022 at 12:00 AM
Stories by Michael Torres
Local
Major Leadership Shake-Up at Calgary City Hall as Two Senior Officials Exit
Calgary's Chief Administrative Officer David Duckworth and Chief Operating Officer Stuart Dalgleish are departing City...
Local
Bank of Canada Pauses Rate Changes as Oil Surge and US Trade Tensions Create Economic Crossroads
Bank of Canada holds rates steady at 2.25% as surging oil prices and US trade tensions create economic uncertainty....
USA
California Man Charged with Attempted Assassination of President at Washington Dinner
California man Cole Allen, 31, charged with attempted assassination of President Trump following shooting at White...
Technology
Canadians Split Down the Middle on AI: Economic Promise vs. Safety Fears
Canadians value AI's economic potential equally with concerns about risks, new data shows—a 35.6% vs. 34.6% split...
Local
Shell Swoops In: Calgary's ARC Resources to Join Oil Giant in $22B Megadeal
Shell agrees to acquire Calgary-based ARC Resources in a $22 billion deal, signaling major consolidation in Alberta's...
Technology
Otterly Unexpected: Wildlife Experts Rescue Trio of River Otter Pups from BC Backyard
A Richmond family discovered three adorable river otter pups nested under their backyard shed in a rare wildlife rescue...
Technology
Canada's AI Divide: Canadians Split Between Economic Hope and Safety Fears
Canada split on AI: independent analysis shows public nearly equally torn between economic opportunity and safety...
Sports
End of an Era: Kopitar's Emotional Farewell After Kings' Playoff Exit
Anze Kopitar's 20-year NHL career with the Los Angeles Kings comes to an end as Colorado eliminates LA in four playoff...
Local
Calgary Newcomer Language Program Slashed as Federal Cuts Force Major Layoffs
Calgary's largest newcomer language program cuts 40+ jobs and 26 classes after 15% federal funding reduction leaves...
Health
How Canada's Busiest Emergency Departments Are Fighting Back Against Overcrowding
Toronto General Hospital is managing triple its intended patient volume through innovative partnerships. The model...
Sports
Hurricanes Leave Senators in the Dust with Dominant Series Win
Carolina completes sweep of Ottawa as Senators struggle to find answers against Hurricanes' physical, dominant play.