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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...
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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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Vancouver Robotics Startup Lands $8M to Deploy Self-Driving Airport Pods Across North America
Vancouver's A&K Robotics secures $8M Series A funding to expand self-driving airport mobility pods across North America...
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Vancouver Crypto Firm Eyes Major Data Centre Project Near Calgary
Avalanche cryptocurrency firm Avax One plans $30M+ AI data centre near Calgary, marking major pivot into digital...
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Georgia Wildfires Devastate Communities as Trump Administration Weighs Spirit Airlines Rescue
Georgia wildfires devastate communities as Trump administration weighs Spirit Airlines bailout in major policy move.