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Nenshi Challenges Smith to Call Alberta Election, Confident in NDP Poll Numbers
Nenshi challenges Smith to call an election, saying latest NDP polling shows his party would win a majority government...
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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U.S. Supreme Court's Emergency Orders Risk 'Corrosive' Damage, Justice Warns
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson warns that her conservative colleagues' rapid emergency orders are...
Technology
Canadian Space Company Kepler Lands Major European Contract Worth $30 Million
Kepler Communications becomes the first Canadian prime contractor for the European Space Agency, winning a $30 million...
World
Caught in the Crossfire: How Civilian Homes Became Targets in Lebanon's Escalating Conflict
A six-week conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has killed 168 children in Lebanon, many in residential airstrikes far...
Technology
Calgary Bird Lovers Are Building a Better Homes Program — For Feathered Friends
Calgary volunteers are replacing worn bird nesting boxes across Alberta to help cavity-nesting species thrive. Spring...
Technology
Toronto FinTech Common Wealth Lands $12M to Revolutionize Retirement Plans for Canadian Small Business
Toronto FinTech Common Wealth secures $12M Series A to expand workplace retirement plans for millions of Canadian...
World
At Least 11 Killed in Gaza as Fresh Violence Threatens Fragile Ceasefire
Israeli strikes kill at least 11 Palestinians in Gaza, including two children, threatening fragile U.S.-brokered...
Technology
Endangered Wolverine Makes Triumphant Return to Labrador After 60 Years
Endangered wolverines may be returning to Labrador after 60 years. Fresh tracks and wildlife camera footage spark hope...
Technology
Toronto Startup Wygo Raises $1.6 Million to Get Canadians Off Their Phones and Into Communities
Toronto startup Wygo raises $1.6M to build real-world communities. Backed by Shopify CEO, the event platform is getting...
Technology
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...
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...