Canada
Canada's Arctic Sovereignty Challenged as Russia Expands Northern Military Presence
Defence experts warn Ottawa must increase Arctic investment or risk losing territorial claims.
Samantha Goldstein
Senior ProducerSamantha Goldstein is the senior producer at WestNet News and Action News, overseeing editorial direction, investigative projects, and breaking news coverage across all platforms. A graduate of Carleton University's School of Journalism, Samantha spent eight years at CBC Calgary before joining WestNet in 2020. She has produced award-winning coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic, Alberta's energy transition, Indigenous reconciliation, and federal elections. Her editorial leadership has guided WestNet News through its expansion from a regional outlet to a recognized voice in Canadian digital journalism. Samantha is a member of the Canadian Association of Journalists and sits on the board of the Calgary Press Club.
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Stories by Samantha Goldstein
Health
Alberta Launches Universal Dental Care Pilot for Low-Income Seniors
Provincial program fills gap left by delayed federal dental plan rollout.
Alberta
Avian Flu Outbreak Forces Culling of 2 Million Alberta Poultry
CFIA declares infected zones across southern Alberta as egg and chicken prices surge nationally.
Business
Calgary Airport Expansion Breaks Ground on New International Terminal
YYC's $3.5 billion terminal project expected to double passenger capacity by 2030.
Technology
Electric Vehicle Sales in Alberta Triple as Charging Network Expands
EVs now account for 12 per cent of new vehicle registrations as infrastructure catches up to demand.
Canada
Man faces second-degree murder charge in suspicious death of Toronto woman
Toronto police have charged a 60-year-old man with second-degree murder in connection with the death of Xian Wei Shao,...
Canada
Canada Post Strike Disrupts Holiday Season for Millions
Rotating walkouts escalate to full national strike as union and management fail to reach agreement.
Business
Calgary Entrepreneur Builds $10 Million Business From Garage Startup in Five Years
A Calgary entrepreneur who started a specialty cleaning products company from his garage in 2021 has grown it into a...
Alberta
Alberta's Population Tops 5 Million for First Time in History
Interprovincial migration and international immigration drive fastest growth rate in Canada.
Alberta
Alberta Introduces Universal School Lunch Program
Province allocates $300 million annually to feed every public school student amid child poverty concerns.
Business
Investigation: How Calgary's Rental Market Became a Landlord's Paradise
Average rents up 40 per cent in three years as vacancy rate hits 1 per cent and tenants face bidding wars.
Business
Alberta's Trucking Industry Faces Driver Shortage Crisis as Retirements Surge
Alberta's trucking industry is facing a critical driver shortage as baby boomer retirements accelerate, threatening...