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Canada Faces 254,000 New Cancer Cases in 2026 as Alarming Trends Emerge
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Canada Faces 254,000 New Cancer Cases in 2026 as Alarming Trends Emerge

Canada faces 254,000 new cancer cases in 2026, with concerning trends showing increases in multiple cancer types. Study...

Michael Torres · April 13, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Western Australia Considers Major Diesel Reserve to Shield Mining and Agriculture from Global Fuel Shocks
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Western Australia Considers Major Diesel Reserve to Shield Mining and Agriculture from Global Fuel Shocks

Western Australia explores state-funded diesel reserve to shield mining and agriculture from global fuel supply shocks...

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Ireland's PM Unveils $820M Fuel Tax Cut After Days of Crippling Protests
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Ireland's PM Unveils $820M Fuel Tax Cut After Days of Crippling Protests

Ireland's PM announces €505M fuel tax relief as farmers and truckers end 6-day blockade that left gas pumps dry and...

Jennifer Blackwood · April 13, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Coronato Reaches 100-Point Milestone as Flames Surge Into Final Week
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Coronato Reaches 100-Point Milestone as Flames Surge Into Final Week

Coronato reaches 100 NHL points as Flames dominate in final-week showdown. Calgary building momentum heading into...

Samantha Goldstein · April 13, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Métis Nation British Columbia Removes President Over Misconduct Allegations
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Métis Nation British Columbia Removes President Over Misconduct Allegations

Métis Nation British Columbia removes president Walter Mineault over allegations of abuse, conflict of interest, and...

David Chen · April 13, 2026 at 2:19 AM
University of Calgary Crushes Dinosaur World Record with 682 Prehistoric Costume Enthusiasts
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University of Calgary Crushes Dinosaur World Record with 682 Prehistoric Costume Enthusiasts

University of Calgary shatters dinosaur costume record with 682 participants, officially entering Guinness World...

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Stanley Cup Wide Open: Panthers' Exit Clears Path for New Champion
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Stanley Cup Wide Open: Panthers' Exit Clears Path for New Champion

With defending champs Florida sidelined by injuries and six new teams in the mix, the 2026 Stanley Cup race is wide...

WestNet News Staff · April 13, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Europe Braces for Energy Crisis: Tax Cuts Coming as Oil and Gas Prices Soar
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Europe Braces for Energy Crisis: Tax Cuts Coming as Oil and Gas Prices Soar

EU prepares emergency energy tax cuts as oil and gas prices spike amid Middle East tensions, threatening European...

WestNet News Staff · April 13, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Man Dies After Canoe Capsizes at Closed Ontario Lake; Woman Rescued
Canada

Man Dies After Canoe Capsizes at Closed Ontario Lake; Woman Rescued

Man found dead after canoe capsizes at closed Brampton conservation area; woman rescued. Neither wore life jackets.

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Don't Walk Into Police Station With a Gun, RCMP Warn Firearm Owners in Federal Buyback Push
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Don't Walk Into Police Station With a Gun, RCMP Warn Firearm Owners in Federal Buyback Push

RCMP warn firearm owners not to bring weapons directly to police detachments during federal buyback, citing criminal...

Samantha Goldstein · April 13, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Democrats Split Between Activist Demands and Kitchen-Table Concerns as 2028 Race Takes Shape
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Democrats Split Between Activist Demands and Kitchen-Table Concerns as 2028 Race Takes Shape

Democrats face pressure from activists over foreign policy while party leaders warn voters care most about housing,...

WestNet News Staff · April 13, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Calgary's Weekend in Motion: Science Fair Brilliance, Soccer Action, and Dino Mania
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Calgary's Weekend in Motion: Science Fair Brilliance, Soccer Action, and Dino Mania

Calgary buzzes with youth science fair innovation, Cavalry FC soccer action, and record dinosaur attractions this...

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Soccer's Holy Grail Comes to Calgary: Thousands Brave Snow to Touch World Cup History

Calgary soccer fans braved freezing temperatures Sunday to witness the iconic FIFA World Cup Trophy at the Saddledome,...

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Senior U.S. Catholic Leaders Break Ranks, Warn Against Iran Conflict and Mass Deportation Push
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Senior U.S. Catholic Leaders Break Ranks, Warn Against Iran Conflict and Mass Deportation Push

U.S. Catholic cardinals join Pope in opposing Iran military action and mass deportation policies, breaking silence on...

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Flames Dominate Utah Mammoth 4-1, Pachal Shines with Three-Point Night
Alberta

Flames Dominate Utah Mammoth 4-1, Pachal Shines with Three-Point Night

Calgary's Brayden Pachal led the way with three points as the Flames dominated Utah 4-1, extending their home hot...

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