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Michael 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.
Calgary cancer advocate Natalie Kwadrans urges Alberta to immediately lower breast screening age to 40, rather than...
Ottawa Charge coach Carla MacLeod returns to the sideline after cancer treatment, just as her team clinches playoff...
Growing distrust in medical institutions and rural access barriers are pushing some Canadian women toward unassisted...
Brady Tkachuk shares his heartbreak as the Ottawa Senators' season ends in a first-round playoff loss to the Carolina...
Alberta readers debate generational divides in national unity conversations, questioning whose voices matter most in...
One in five Canadians carry a dangerous genetic cholesterol particle that increases heart attack risk—but most don't...
Ottawa Senators face playoff elimination in Game 4 showdown with Carolina Hurricanes. Watch tonight on Sportsnet.
WHL prospect Daxon Rudolph is building NHL connections and leadership credentials that could shape his future with the...
Alberta's $100B AI investment boom is creating skilled jobs—but entry-level positions are disappearing. Young workers...
New fossils from Vancouver Island reveal that whale-sized octopuses hunted ancient seas during the dinosaur age,...
Brooklyn man pleads guilty to murdering three elderly women in senior housing complex over six-year period, sentenced...
The Calgary Flames head to the 2026 NHL Draft with 11 picks, including eight in the first round. The draft takes place...