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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.
Flames prospect Cullen Potter transfers to Michigan State for 2026-27 season as college hockey's transfer portal opens....
Calgary tech recruitment platform Toast names Alberta Innovates veteran Nicole Shokoples as COO to lead expansion into...
U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats in the eastern Pacific kill 5, bringing death toll to 168 since Trump...
Alberta deploys AI-powered thermal drones to track invasive wild boar populations, offering a high-tech solution to one...
Canada faces 254,000 new cancer cases in 2026, with concerning trends showing increases in multiple cancer types. Study...
University of Calgary shatters dinosaur costume record with 682 participants, officially entering Guinness World...
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen returns from historic moon mission that set new distance records but exposed critical...
Scientists discover 35 previously unknown subglacial lakes beneath Canada's Arctic glaciers, revealing a hidden water...
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston pitches East Coast energy revival in Calgary, meeting with Alberta leaders and oil...
Canada's Liberals vote to restrict social media and AI chatbots for under-16s, but experts debate whether age bans or...
Seventeen Calgary youth scientists advance to Canada-Wide Science Fair after dominant showing at local competition....
A derogatory slur long considered taboo is making a troubling comeback, driven by high-profile public figures....