USA
Roommate Arrested After Doctoral Student Found Dead; Second USF Scholar Still Missing
USF doctoral student found dead on Tampa bridge; roommate arrested. Search continues for missing colleague Nahida...
Sarah Mitchell
Senior ReporterSarah Mitchell is a senior reporter with WestNet News covering community affairs, civic issues, and human interest stories across Calgary. Sarah has spent over a decade telling the stories of Calgarians and holding institutions accountable. Her reporting on the city's housing crisis earned her recognition from the Alberta Weekly Newspapers Group. When not chasing stories, Sarah volunteers with and mentors aspiring journalists.
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Canada
Winter Assault Paralyzes Prairies: Blizzard Traps Motorists, Knocks Out Power Across Alberta and Beyond
A historic prairie blizzard has stranded motorists on Highway 63 in Alberta, with emergency crews racing against time...
Sports
Oilers Games Could Kick Off Even Later Next Season as Alberta Eyes Permanent Daylight Time
Alberta's proposed permanent daylight saving time could push Oilers game start times later next season, eliminating...
Canada
Was it brake failure or driver error? Critical closing arguments in deadly Mississauga bus crash trial
Defence claims brake failure; Crown argues inattention caused deadly 2023 Mississauga bus crash. Closing arguments...
Sports
McDavid Struggles as Oilers Face Uphill Battle Against Ducks in Playoff Series
Connor McDavid scoreless through two playoff games as Oilers fall to Ducks 6-4. Edmonton faces uphill battle in...
USA
One Dead, Five Wounded in Mall Food Court Shooting in Baton Rouge
One killed, five injured in Baton Rouge mall shooting. Police say confrontation between rival groups turned violent;...
Health
Canadian Doctors Sound Alarm: Online Health Misinformation Creating Real Patient Harm
Canadian doctors report spending more time correcting online health misinformation. A CMA survey finds patient...
Canada
Calgary Takes Major Step to Protect City from Urban Wildfire Threat
Calgary Emergency Management Agency develops comprehensive urban wildfire strategy amid growing provincial fire...
Health
Halifax Hospital's AI Weapon Scanners Catch Knives, Hacksaws, and Improvised Blades
Halifax Infirmary's AI weapon detectors catch knives, hacksaws, and improvised blades. One dangerous item discovered...
Health
Ontario Jury Deliberates in Death of 24-Year-Old Indigenous Woman After Hospital ER Visits
Ontario jury deliberates on how a 24-year-old Indigenous woman died after two ER visits. Family argues systemic...
World
U.S. Supreme Court Backs Michigan in Major Victory Against Calgary-Based Enbridge Pipeline
U.S. Supreme Court unanimously backs Michigan in fight to shut down Calgary-based Enbridge's controversial Line 5...
Canada
Chaos at Ancient Mexico Site: Tourist Describes Harrowing Escape from Pyramid Shooting
Actor Barak Hardley describes terrifying moments as gunman opens fire at Mexico's ancient Teotihuacan pyramids, sending...