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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.
Trump's refugee program admits 4,496 South Africans but just 3 from all other countries, marking an unprecedented...
Calgary residents are expressing mounting frustration with the development approval process, saying concerns about...
Health Canada warns against illegal injectable peptides sold online for weight loss and anti-aging — they can cause...
Childhood vaccination rates have plummeted across Canada since the pandemic, raising alarm as measles outbreaks spread...
Audio recording emerges from husband following woman's disappearance during Bahamas boat ride. Husband detained but not...
Calgary woman accused in seniors scam faces judge's concerns over proposed house arrest sentence. Victims lost $70,000.
Calgary Stampede canvas auction smashes records with $6.075M in corporate bids, signalling surprising economic...
Conservative Party faces growing internal divisions as MPs defect and leadership faces mounting criticism from within...
Calgary Fire Department fields 20-60 daily calls as glycol thaw at the airport releases a sulphur-like odour residents...
A U.S. school using AI apps instead of teachers has gone viral. Canadian experts say the model raises serious concerns...
Ottawa commits $79M to Vancouver's Aspect Biosystems, backing a $280M effort to bring 3D-printed human tissue therapies...
Healthcare costs surge as medical bankruptcies increase 23% while insurance companies plan to reduce coverage for...