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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...
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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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...
Technology
Alberta-Born Astronaut Joshua Kutryk Set for Historic ISS Mission This September
Fort Saskatchewan native Joshua Kutryk confirmed for September launch to International Space Station, becoming fourth...
USA
Tornado Swarm Batters Central U.S. Plains in Severe Thursday Night Storm
More than a dozen tornadoes swept across central U.S. on Thursday, including a powerful twister in northwest Oklahoma.
Local
Alberta's Energy Gamble: Smith Navigates Tricky Pipeline Negotiations with Ottawa
Premier Smith confirms Alberta prefers northern B.C. deepwater port pipeline over congested southern B.C. route in...
Technology
Toronto Biotech Startup Biossil Emerges with $70 Million to Rescue Abandoned Drug Candidates
Toronto biotech firm Biossil raises $70M USD to resurrect failed drug candidates using AI—aiming to bring therapies...
Local
One School, 40 Students: How Calgary Is Reimagining Education for Kids with Complex Needs
St. Anthony School in Calgary serves just 40 students with complex needs, offering specialized equipment and small...
Local
Calgary Mayor's Budget Victory Undermined by Province's Tax Download
Calgary mayor kept property tax increases under 2%, but Alberta's largest-ever provincial tax download to the city...
Technology
NASA's Mars Rover Makes Stunning Discovery: Five New Organic Compounds Found in Ancient Lakebed
NASA's Curiosity rover uncovers five never-before-detected organic compounds on Mars, strengthening evidence the Red...
Technology
Calgary's Ticketmaster Rival Sees Golden Opportunity in Live Nation Antitrust Loss
Calgary's Showpass sees major opportunity after US court finds Ticketmaster guilty of monopoly. The ruling could...
Local
Calgary Secures $65 Million Federal Housing Boost—But With a Catch
Calgary secures $65M federal housing fund instalment with conditions tied to maintaining multi-unit zoning rules. Final...