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Canada Eyes Social Media Age Ban at 16, But Experts Warn Implementation Could Be Messy
Canada's Liberals back social media ban for under-16s, but experts warn age verification and enforcement would be...
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
How to Spot Real Science From Dangerous Fakes in the Age of AI
Learn to spot the difference between peer-reviewed science and dangerous misinformation. Here's what experts say...
USA
20-Year-Old Texas Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Firebomb Attack on AI CEO's Home
Texas man faces life in prison after allegedly throwing firebomb at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's San Francisco home and...
Sports
Flames prospect Potter headed to Michigan State as college hockey's transfer portal heats up
Flames prospect Cullen Potter transfers to Michigan State for 2026-27 season as college hockey's transfer portal opens....
Technology
Calgary's Toast Recruits Alberta Innovates Leader as Chief Operating Officer
Calgary tech recruitment platform Toast names Alberta Innovates veteran Nicole Shokoples as COO to lead expansion into...
World
U.S. Military Strikes Kill 5 in Eastern Pacific Drug Interdiction Operation
U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats in the eastern Pacific kill 5, bringing death toll to 168 since Trump...
Technology
Alberta's High-Tech Weapon Against Invasive Super Pigs: AI-Powered Thermal Drones
Alberta deploys AI-powered thermal drones to track invasive wild boar populations, offering a high-tech solution to one...
Health
Canada Faces 254,000 New Cancer Cases in 2026 as Alarming Trends Emerge
Canada faces 254,000 new cancer cases in 2026, with concerning trends showing increases in multiple cancer types. Study...
Local
University of Calgary Crushes Dinosaur World Record with 682 Prehistoric Costume Enthusiasts
University of Calgary shatters dinosaur costume record with 682 participants, officially entering Guinness World...
Technology
Canadian Astronaut Jeremy Hansen Returns from Historic Moon Mission: What We Learned
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen returns from historic moon mission that set new distance records but exposed critical...
World
Scientists Discover 35 Hidden Lakes Beneath Arctic Glaciers in Major Climate Breakthrough
Scientists discover 35 previously unknown subglacial lakes beneath Canada's Arctic glaciers, revealing a hidden water...
Local
Nova Scotia Premier Makes Bold Energy Pitch in Calgary as Atlantic Canada Eyes Oil and Gas Revival
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston pitches East Coast energy revival in Calgary, meeting with Alberta leaders and oil...