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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.
Vancouver's A&K Robotics secures $8M Series A funding to expand self-driving airport mobility pods across North America...
Avalanche cryptocurrency firm Avax One plans $30M+ AI data centre near Calgary, marking major pivot into digital...
Georgia wildfires devastate communities as Trump administration weighs Spirit Airlines bailout in major policy move.
Nenshi challenges Smith to call an election, saying latest NDP polling shows his party would win a majority government...
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson warns that her conservative colleagues' rapid emergency orders are...
Kepler Communications becomes the first Canadian prime contractor for the European Space Agency, winning a $30 million...
A six-week conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has killed 168 children in Lebanon, many in residential airstrikes far...
Calgary volunteers are replacing worn bird nesting boxes across Alberta to help cavity-nesting species thrive. Spring...
Toronto FinTech Common Wealth secures $12M Series A to expand workplace retirement plans for millions of Canadian...
Israeli strikes kill at least 11 Palestinians in Gaza, including two children, threatening fragile U.S.-brokered...
Endangered wolverines may be returning to Labrador after 60 years. Fresh tracks and wildlife camera footage spark hope...
Toronto startup Wygo raises $1.6M to build real-world communities. Backed by Shopify CEO, the event platform is getting...