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Pronger's Playoff Formula: How Edmonton Oilers Must Tighten Up to Beat Anaheim
Alberta

Pronger's Playoff Formula: How Edmonton Oilers Must Tighten Up to Beat Anaheim

Chris Pronger explains why the Edmonton Oilers must play patient, controlled hockey to win playoff series, not chase...

Chad Twair · April 24, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Canada's Tech Leaders Sound the Alarm: New US Trade Committee Missing Digital Economy Expertise
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Canada's Tech Leaders Sound the Alarm: New US Trade Committee Missing Digital Economy Expertise

Canada's new US trade committee excludes tech founders and digital economy experts—a critical gap as CUSMA...

Jennifer Blackwood · April 24, 2026 at 6:22 AM
Alberta-Born Astronaut Joshua Kutryk Set for Historic ISS Mission This September
Technology

Alberta-Born Astronaut Joshua Kutryk Set for Historic ISS Mission This September

Fort Saskatchewan native Joshua Kutryk confirmed for September launch to International Space Station, becoming fourth...

Michael Torres · April 24, 2026 at 6:21 AM
Mothers with Addiction History Launch Recovery Home to Keep Families Together
Health

Mothers with Addiction History Launch Recovery Home to Keep Families Together

Mothers in recovery are launching a groundbreaking facility to keep families together during treatment. Shelly's Haven...

WestNet News Staff · April 24, 2026 at 6:21 AM
Dental Crisis for Canadian Children: 300+ Kids Waiting Years for Critical Surgery
Health

Dental Crisis for Canadian Children: 300+ Kids Waiting Years for Critical Surgery

Over 300 children in New Brunswick are waiting years for critical dental surgery, with some delays stretching nearly...

David Chen · April 24, 2026 at 6:21 AM
Remote Ontario Hospital Under Scrutiny After Baby's Death—Mother Says She Begged for Help
Health

Remote Ontario Hospital Under Scrutiny After Baby's Death—Mother Says She Begged for Help

An 11-month-old Cree child died at a remote Ontario hospital after his mother waited hours for a doctor's call. The...

WestNet News Staff · April 24, 2026 at 6:21 AM
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Business

Western Canada Real Estate Firm Gulf & Pacific Equities Posts Modest Revenue Decline, Names New CFO

Gulf & Pacific Equities reports $4.6M revenue in 2025 and names new CFO as part of leadership transition.

WestNet News Staff · April 24, 2026 at 6:20 AM
U.S. Special Forces Soldier Charged After Using Classified Maduro Raid Intel to Win $400K in Online Betting
World

U.S. Special Forces Soldier Charged After Using Classified Maduro Raid Intel to Win $400K in Online Betting

U.S. soldier charged with using classified Maduro raid intel to win $400K+ in online betting before military operation...

David Chen · April 24, 2026 at 6:20 AM
McDavid Allays Injury Concerns After Game 2 Scare
Sports

McDavid Allays Injury Concerns After Game 2 Scare

Connor McDavid assures Oilers fans he's healthy after Game 2 on-ice incident, returning quickly to action with no...

Chad Twair · April 24, 2026 at 6:20 AM
Former Syrian Intelligence Officer Arrested in Connection with Notorious Tadamon Massacre
World

Former Syrian Intelligence Officer Arrested in Connection with Notorious Tadamon Massacre

Syrian authorities arrest former intelligence officer Amjad Yousef in connection with 2022 video evidence of mass...

WestNet News Staff · April 24, 2026 at 6:20 AM
Lightning and Canadiens Battle Through Playoff Series Without Star Defencemen
Sports

Lightning and Canadiens Battle Through Playoff Series Without Star Defencemen

Tampa Bay and Montreal adapt to missing star defencemen as Lightning's Moser-Raddysh pairing dominates while Canadiens...

WestNet News Staff · April 24, 2026 at 6:20 AM
Oilers Fall 6-4 to Ducks in Game 2 Thriller: Bright Spots Can't Overcome Defensive Lapses
Sports

Oilers Fall 6-4 to Ducks in Game 2 Thriller: Bright Spots Can't Overcome Defensive Lapses

Oilers fall 6-4 to Ducks in Game 2; Josh Samanski scores first playoff goal but Edmonton's defence can't hold the line.

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Tech Giants Slash Thousands of Jobs as AI Race Drives Massive Infrastructure Costs
Business

Tech Giants Slash Thousands of Jobs as AI Race Drives Massive Infrastructure Costs

Meta cuts 8,000 jobs while Microsoft offers buyouts—tech giants prioritize AI spending over workforce as...

David Chen · April 24, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Tornado Swarm Batters Central U.S. Plains in Severe Thursday Night Storm
USA

Tornado Swarm Batters Central U.S. Plains in Severe Thursday Night Storm

More than a dozen tornadoes swept across central U.S. on Thursday, including a powerful twister in northwest Oklahoma.

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One Dead, Five Injured in Shooting at Louisiana Mall; Multiple Suspects in Custody
USA

One Dead, Five Injured in Shooting at Louisiana Mall; Multiple Suspects in Custody

One killed, five injured in shooting at Louisiana mall; five suspects arrested as police search for more individuals...

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