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Tkachuk Left Heartbroken as Senators' Season Ends in First Round
Brady Tkachuk shares his heartbreak as the Ottawa Senators' season ends in a first-round playoff loss to the Carolina...
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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Local
Alberta Voices: Generation Gap Widens Over National Unity Debate
Alberta readers debate generational divides in national unity conversations, questioning whose voices matter most in...
Health
The Silent Heart Attack Risk One in Five Canadians Don't Know They Have
One in five Canadians carry a dangerous genetic cholesterol particle that increases heart attack risk—but most don't...
Sports
Senators Face Elimination: Must-Win Game 4 Against Hurricanes Tonight
Ottawa Senators face playoff elimination in Game 4 showdown with Carolina Hurricanes. Watch tonight on Sportsnet.
Sports
Rising Star Daxon Rudolph Building NHL Connections That Could Shape Flames' Future
WHL prospect Daxon Rudolph is building NHL connections and leadership credentials that could shape his future with the...
Local
Alberta's AI Boom: Are Young Workers Being Left Out of the Gold Rush?
Alberta's $100B AI investment boom is creating skilled jobs—but entry-level positions are disappearing. Young workers...
Technology
Whale-Sized Octopuses Ruled Ancient Seas Off B.C., Fossils Reveal
New fossils from Vancouver Island reveal that whale-sized octopuses hunted ancient seas during the dinosaur age,...
USA
Brooklyn Man Admits to Killing Three Elderly Women in Senior Housing Complex
Brooklyn man pleads guilty to murdering three elderly women in senior housing complex over six-year period, sentenced...
Sports
Flames Face Critical Draft Weekend with Eight First-Round Picks in Buffalo
The Calgary Flames head to the 2026 NHL Draft with 11 picks, including eight in the first round. The draft takes place...
Technology
Canadian AI Giant Cohere Acquires German Rival in Historic Transatlantic Merger
Toronto-based Cohere acquires Germany's Aleph Alpha to create a $20 billion AI company focused on data sovereignty and...
Technology
Toronto HR Platform Borderless AI Now Lets Workers Get Paid in Crypto
Toronto payroll platform Borderless AI now lets employees receive portions of their paycheques in cryptocurrency,...
Sports
Connor Zary's Mixed 2025-26 Season Shows Growing Pains for Calgary Flames Rising Star
Connor Zary reflects on managing young talent growth, advocating for freedom over restrictions as Calgary Flames...