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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's unemployment drops to 6.8%, with full-time job growth signalling employer confidence. Healthcare and emerging...
Tornadoes touch down across Illinois as severe storms sweep the Midwest, bringing torrential rain and dangerous...
Alberta eliminates Conquer Transportation and 19 other unsafe trucking carriers, including the company linked to a...
Calgary ends its climate emergency declaration, but the city's practical challenges remain. Here's why the real work is...
Cochrane RCMP seizes nearly $500K in fentanyl, cocaine, and counterfeit pills in major two-month drug trafficking...
A Calgary judge has withdrawn attempted murder charges against two men on trial in a rural shooting that killed Colin...
Two Calgary men charged after string of trading card thefts targeting collectible shops. Over $80K in Pokemon and Magic...
Tripled streaming taxes could push Canadians to pay more and drive platforms out of the country, critics warn.
McMahon Stadium becomes 'McWomahon' for six weeks as Calgary Wild FC and Alberta Women's Health Foundation launch...
Rising fuel prices are making wildfire suppression operations increasingly expensive, forcing fire agencies to make...
Calgary's Chief Administrative Officer David Duckworth and Chief Operating Officer Stuart Dalgleish are departing City...
Bank of Canada holds rates steady at 2.25% as surging oil prices and US trade tensions create economic uncertainty....