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Alberta's Electoral Overhaul Raises Red Flags Among Democracy Advocates
Alberta

Alberta's Electoral Overhaul Raises Red Flags Among Democracy Advocates

Alberta's electoral boundary changes risk opening door to gerrymandering, critics warn, departing from 30 years of...

WestNet News Staff · April 24, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Toronto Biotech Startup Biossil Emerges with $70 Million to Rescue Abandoned Drug Candidates
Technology

Toronto Biotech Startup Biossil Emerges with $70 Million to Rescue Abandoned Drug Candidates

Toronto biotech firm Biossil raises $70M USD to resurrect failed drug candidates using AI—aiming to bring therapies...

Michael Torres · April 24, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Canadian Dollar Losing Its Oil Connection—What It Means for Your Wallet
Business

Canadian Dollar Losing Its Oil Connection—What It Means for Your Wallet

The loonie's traditional link to oil prices is breaking down. Here's why currency traders are betting against the...

WestNet News Staff · April 24, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Ottawa Launches $500M AI Loan Program to Help Canadian Small Businesses Compete
Technology

Ottawa Launches $500M AI Loan Program to Help Canadian Small Businesses Compete

Canada's small businesses can now access up to $5 million in AI loans through the BDC's new $500-million LIFT program,...

Jennifer Blackwood · April 24, 2026 at 2:20 AM
First Nations Leaders in Calgary Warn Pipeline Investors: Legal Fight Ahead
Business

First Nations Leaders in Calgary Warn Pipeline Investors: Legal Fight Ahead

B.C. First Nations leaders meet Calgary pipeline executives, warning of legal battles ahead over a proposed bitumen...

WestNet News Staff · April 24, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Discharged Into Crisis: Young Man With Suicidal Thoughts Sent to Shelter Instead of Hospital Care
Health

Discharged Into Crisis: Young Man With Suicidal Thoughts Sent to Shelter Instead of Hospital Care

A 19-year-old with suicidal ideation was discharged from a Nova Scotia hospital and sent by taxi to a homeless shelter....

WestNet News Staff · April 24, 2026 at 2:20 AM
NHL Chaos: Pittsburgh Faces Playoff Elimination, Ottawa Fans Get Superstitious, and Hockey's Wildest Moments
Sports

NHL Chaos: Pittsburgh Faces Playoff Elimination, Ottawa Fans Get Superstitious, and Hockey's Wildest Moments

NHL playoff drama heats up: Penguins face elimination, devoted Senators fan travels to Asia for good luck, and penalty...

Samantha Goldstein · April 24, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Housing Crisis Eclipses Trade Wars: What Canadians Really Care About Now
Business

Housing Crisis Eclipses Trade Wars: What Canadians Really Care About Now

Housing affordability now Canada's top economic worry, surpassing trade fears. Government expands tax breaks but...

David Chen · April 24, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Trump Eyes Federal Bailout of Struggling Spirit Airlines, Eyeing Profit When Oil Prices Drop
USA

Trump Eyes Federal Bailout of Struggling Spirit Airlines, Eyeing Profit When Oil Prices Drop

Trump confirms he's considering a federal bailout of Spirit Airlines worth up to $500 million, with plans to resell the...

WestNet News Staff · April 24, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Wildfires Rage Across U.S. as Louisiana Mall Shooting Leaves Multiple Dead
USA

Wildfires Rage Across U.S. as Louisiana Mall Shooting Leaves Multiple Dead

Wildfires consume thousands of acres while a mass shooting strikes a Louisiana mall, creating dual emergencies across...

WestNet News Staff · April 24, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Canadian Tourist Killed in Mexico Pyramid Shooting; Family Receives Body
World

Canadian Tourist Killed in Mexico Pyramid Shooting; Family Receives Body

A Canadian woman was killed in a mass shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramids Monday. Her body has been returned to...

WestNet News Staff · April 24, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Five Palestinians Killed in Israeli Strikes as West Bank Tensions Escalate
World

Five Palestinians Killed in Israeli Strikes as West Bank Tensions Escalate

Five Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza and West Bank amid deteriorating ceasefire agreement signed six...

WestNet News Staff · April 24, 2026 at 2:18 AM
From Grassroots Kindness to Breakthrough Research: How One Calgary Man's Legacy Is Transforming Mental Health Care
Local

From Grassroots Kindness to Breakthrough Research: How One Calgary Man's Legacy Is Transforming Mental Health Care

A Calgary philanthropist's passion for breaking mental health stigma has inspired his son to champion research into...

Samantha Goldstein · April 24, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Alberta Independence Movement Issues Challenge to Premier Smith Ahead of October Vote
Local

Alberta Independence Movement Issues Challenge to Premier Smith Ahead of October Vote

Alberta independence leader warns Premier Smith not to campaign against separation ahead of October referendum on...

Samantha Goldstein · April 24, 2026 at 2:18 AM
McDavid Struggles as Oilers Face Uphill Battle Against Ducks in Playoff Series
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...

Sarah Mitchell · April 24, 2026 at 2:18 AM
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