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Federal Pipeline Funding Plan: Ottawa Eyes Indigenous Loan Program to Finance Alberta's Pacific Route
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Federal Pipeline Funding Plan: Ottawa Eyes Indigenous Loan Program to Finance Alberta's Pacific Route

Federal Energy Minister confirms public dollars could flow to Alberta's Pacific pipeline through Indigenous loan...

Chad Twair · April 24, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Canada Spent $275M on Health Care for Rejected Asylum Seekers Over Past Decade
Alberta

Canada Spent $275M on Health Care for Rejected Asylum Seekers Over Past Decade

Canada spent $275M on health care for rejected asylum seekers over 10 years, with annual costs jumping from $10M to...

WestNet News Staff · April 23, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Fire Truck Operator Heard Warning Moments Before Air Canada Express Crash at LaGuardia
Canada

Fire Truck Operator Heard Warning Moments Before Air Canada Express Crash at LaGuardia

Fire truck operator heard "stop, stop, stop" before Air Canada Express jet collided with vehicle at LaGuardia, killing...

David Chen · April 23, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Safety Breakdown: Missing Transponders Led to Fatal Air Canada Crash at LaGuardia
Alberta

Safety Breakdown: Missing Transponders Led to Fatal Air Canada Crash at LaGuardia

NTSB report reveals fire truck lacked transponder in fatal LaGuardia crash that killed two Canadian pilots....

WestNet News Staff · April 23, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Critical Breakdown: How a Fire Truck and Air Canada Jet Collided at LaGuardia Despite 10 'Stop' Warnings
World

Critical Breakdown: How a Fire Truck and Air Canada Jet Collided at LaGuardia Despite 10 'Stop' Warnings

NTSB investigation reveals fire truck crew didn't realize 10 radio warnings were for them. Missing transponder...

Kyra Thompson · April 23, 2026 at 2:16 PM
WestJet Hikes Baggage Fees Again—Third Increase in Three Years as Fuel Costs Soar
Business

WestJet Hikes Baggage Fees Again—Third Increase in Three Years as Fuel Costs Soar

WestJet increases baggage fees by $5-$50, marking the third hike in three years. Oversized bags could cost up to $168...

David Chen · April 23, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Could Xavier Villeneuve Be the Offensive Spark the Flames Need on Defence?
Sports

Could Xavier Villeneuve Be the Offensive Spark the Flames Need on Defence?

The Quebec prospect offers dynamic playmaking but size concerns linger as Calgary prepares for the draft.

Chad Twair · April 23, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Wildfire Alert: 15 Million Americans Brace for Extreme Fire Weather as Heat and Winds Collide
USA

Wildfire Alert: 15 Million Americans Brace for Extreme Fire Weather as Heat and Winds Collide

Over 15 million Americans face critical wildfire alerts as extreme heat, low humidity, and powerful winds collide...

WestNet News Staff · April 23, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Capital One to Pay $425 Million to Savings Account Customers Over Interest Rate Dispute
USA

Capital One to Pay $425 Million to Savings Account Customers Over Interest Rate Dispute

Capital One settles $425M lawsuit for keeping customers in lower-rate savings accounts while offering better rates on a...

WestNet News Staff · April 23, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Stanley Cup Playoff Upset Watch: Which Teams Are Primed for Game 3 Heroics Thursday Night
Sports

Stanley Cup Playoff Upset Watch: Which Teams Are Primed for Game 3 Heroics Thursday Night

Stanley Cup Playoff experts break down Thursday's pivotal Game 3 matchups between Buffalo-Boston and Carolina-Ottawa.

WestNet News Staff · April 23, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Calgary Murder Suspect Arrested in B.C. After High-Risk Takedown
Alberta

Calgary Murder Suspect Arrested in B.C. After High-Risk Takedown

A man wanted for a Calgary murder has been arrested in Abbotsford, B.C. after a high-risk police takedown. He's now in...

WestNet News Staff · April 23, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Edmonton's Rental Market Shifts: Tenant-Friendly Deals Emerge as New Supply Floods Market
Alberta

Edmonton's Rental Market Shifts: Tenant-Friendly Deals Emerge as New Supply Floods Market

Edmonton renters catch a break as new apartment buildings flood the market, driving rents down and landlord incentives...

David Chen · April 23, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Ontario's New HST Rebate on Homes: Will It Actually Help Buyers or Just Builders?
Canada

Ontario's New HST Rebate on Homes: Will It Actually Help Buyers or Just Builders?

Ontario's new HST rebate on homes could save buyers $130,000—but real estate experts warn builders may pocket most of...

Samantha Goldstein · April 23, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Edmonton homeowners bet big on variable-rate mortgages as rates diverge sharply
Alberta

Edmonton homeowners bet big on variable-rate mortgages as rates diverge sharply

Edmonton homeowners are increasingly choosing variable-rate mortgages as the gap between fixed and variable rates...

WestNet News Staff · April 23, 2026 at 10:16 AM
One School, 40 Students: How Calgary Is Reimagining Education for Kids with Complex Needs
Local

One School, 40 Students: How Calgary Is Reimagining Education for Kids with Complex Needs

St. Anthony School in Calgary serves just 40 students with complex needs, offering specialized equipment and small...

Michael Torres · April 23, 2026 at 10:16 AM
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