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Farmers Sound Alarm Over Federal High-Speed Rail Push as Byelections Loom
Canada

Farmers Sound Alarm Over Federal High-Speed Rail Push as Byelections Loom

Farmers fear Ottawa's proposed high-speed rail corridor would devastate their operations and land. Compensation offers...

Sarah Mitchell · April 12, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Tech Exec Proposes Half-Million Dollar Exit Tax for Educated Canadians—But He Never Paid One
Canada

Tech Exec Proposes Half-Million Dollar Exit Tax for Educated Canadians—But He Never Paid One

A tech executive proposed a $500K exit tax on educated Canadians leaving for opportunities abroad—despite having left...

WestNet News Staff · April 12, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Bishop Finally Breaks Through: Calgary Flames Forward Scores First NHL Goal After Nearly 6-Year Wait
Sports

Bishop Finally Breaks Through: Calgary Flames Forward Scores First NHL Goal After Nearly 6-Year Wait

Clark Bishop scores his first NHL goal in nearly 6 years as a Calgary Flame, breaking a 2,242-day drought against...

WestNet News Staff · April 12, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Crown Withdraws Charges Against Three Alberta Sheriffs in Edmonton Courthouse Death
Alberta

Crown Withdraws Charges Against Three Alberta Sheriffs in Edmonton Courthouse Death

Crown prosecutors have dropped charges against three Alberta sheriffs in a 2023 custody death case at Edmonton...

Samantha Goldstein · April 12, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Liberals Back Social Media Age Limits: What It Means for Canadian Youth
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Liberals Back Social Media Age Limits: What It Means for Canadian Youth

Canada's Liberals vote to restrict social media and AI chatbots for under-16s, but experts debate whether age bans or...

Michael Torres · April 12, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Oilers' Playoff Hopes Slip Away in Shutout Loss to Kings
Sports

Oilers' Playoff Hopes Slip Away in Shutout Loss to Kings

Edmonton Oilers lose 1-0 to Los Angeles Kings, surrendering control of Pacific Division playoff positioning heading...

Jennifer Blackwood · April 12, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Oilers Face Kings in Playoff Clincher: Everything You Need to Know
Sports

Oilers Face Kings in Playoff Clincher: Everything You Need to Know

Oilers need one point against the Kings in a Saturday matinee to clinch their playoff spot. Connor Ingram returns to...

Samantha Goldstein · April 12, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Calgary's brightest young scientists heading to national competition after stunning local fair
Local

Calgary's brightest young scientists heading to national competition after stunning local fair

Seventeen Calgary youth scientists advance to Canada-Wide Science Fair after dominant showing at local competition....

Michael Torres · April 12, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Hungary's Pivotal Election Could Topple Orbán After 16 Years in Power
World

Hungary's Pivotal Election Could Topple Orbán After 16 Years in Power

Hungarians vote Sunday in landmark election that could end Orbán's 16-year reign and reshape European politics amid...

Samantha Goldstein · April 12, 2026 at 6:16 AM
From Cup Contenders to Basement Dwellers: How Maple Leafs and Panthers Collapsed in One Season
Alberta

From Cup Contenders to Basement Dwellers: How Maple Leafs and Panthers Collapsed in One Season

Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers, playoff contenders months ago, now languish near NHL's bottom standings in...

WestNet News Staff · April 12, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Calgary Council's Blanket Rezoning Hearings: Democracy or Theatre?
Local

Calgary Council's Blanket Rezoning Hearings: Democracy or Theatre?

Calgary council voted to repeal blanket rezoning after eight days of public hearings, but most councillors had already...

Sarah Mitchell · April 12, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Measles Outbreak Explodes in Manitoba: 36 New Cases in One Week as Canada's Crisis Deepens
Health

Measles Outbreak Explodes in Manitoba: 36 New Cases in One Week as Canada's Crisis Deepens

Manitoba confirms 36 new measles cases in one week as the province becomes Canada's outbreak epicentre, now accounting...

WestNet News Staff · April 12, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Maritime Provinces Team Up to Fight Skyrocketing Travel Nurse Costs
Health

Maritime Provinces Team Up to Fight Skyrocketing Travel Nurse Costs

Maritime provinces announce plan for public travel-nurse agency to combat skyrocketing private contractor costs costing...

Sarah Mitchell · April 12, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Ancient Fish Migrations Under Siege: 325 Species Now Facing Extinction Crisis
Technology

Ancient Fish Migrations Under Siege: 325 Species Now Facing Extinction Crisis

A new global assessment identifies 325 migratory freshwater fish species facing extinction. Dams, overfishing, and...

Jennifer Blackwood · April 12, 2026 at 2:21 AM
A Troubling Resurgence: Disability Slur Making Comeback Despite Decades of Advocacy
Health

A Troubling Resurgence: Disability Slur Making Comeback Despite Decades of Advocacy

A derogatory slur long considered taboo is making a troubling comeback, driven by high-profile public figures....

Michael Torres · April 12, 2026 at 2:20 AM
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