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Calgary Researchers Expose Dangerous Gaps in Doctor Misconduct Tracking Across Canada
Health

Calgary Researchers Expose Dangerous Gaps in Doctor Misconduct Tracking Across Canada

University of Calgary study reveals 208 physicians accused of sexual misconduct between 2019-2024, with critical...

WestNet News Staff · April 22, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Europe's Energy Revolution: How Electrification Could Slash Fossil Fuel Imports by 80% Within 25 Years
Business

Europe's Energy Revolution: How Electrification Could Slash Fossil Fuel Imports by 80% Within 25 Years

Europe can cut fossil fuel imports by 80% by 2050 through accelerated electrification and renewable energy investment,...

David Chen · April 22, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Air Canada Jet Narrowly Avoids Collision at New York's JFK Airport
World

Air Canada Jet Narrowly Avoids Collision at New York's JFK Airport

An Air Canada flight narrowly avoided a collision with a Republic Airways jet at New York's JFK Airport Monday, raising...

Samantha Goldstein · April 22, 2026 at 11:34 PM
U.S. Supreme Court Backs Michigan in Major Victory Against Calgary-Based Enbridge Pipeline
World

U.S. Supreme Court Backs Michigan in Major Victory Against Calgary-Based Enbridge Pipeline

U.S. Supreme Court unanimously backs Michigan in fight to shut down Calgary-based Enbridge's controversial Line 5...

Sarah Mitchell · April 22, 2026 at 11:34 PM
AI-Generated 'Slop' Videos Targeting Babies Are Harming Child Development, Experts Warn
Health

AI-Generated 'Slop' Videos Targeting Babies Are Harming Child Development, Experts Warn

Canadian pediatricians are calling out AI-generated videos flooding YouTube, warning that the low-quality "slop"...

WestNet News Staff · April 22, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Vancouver Crypto Firm Eyes Major Data Centre Project Near Calgary
Technology

Vancouver Crypto Firm Eyes Major Data Centre Project Near Calgary

Avalanche cryptocurrency firm Avax One plans $30M+ AI data centre near Calgary, marking major pivot into digital...

Michael Torres · April 22, 2026 at 11:34 PM
U.S. Military Leader Slams Iran Conflict as 'Unmitigated Disaster'
USA

U.S. Military Leader Slams Iran Conflict as 'Unmitigated Disaster'

Retired Army Ranger and congressman Jason Crow criticizes U.S. Iran conflict as 'fairly unmitigated disaster' as Trump...

Kyra Thompson · April 22, 2026 at 11:33 PM
U.S. Border Crossings Hit Historic Lows as Texas Enforcement Intensifies
USA

U.S. Border Crossings Hit Historic Lows as Texas Enforcement Intensifies

Unauthorized border crossings hit historic lows at the U.S.-Mexico border, with enforcement intensifying in key Texas...

Samantha Goldstein · April 22, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Five Dead in Israeli Strikes on Lebanon as Fragile Ceasefire Teeters on Edge of Collapse
World

Five Dead in Israeli Strikes on Lebanon as Fragile Ceasefire Teeters on Edge of Collapse

Israeli strikes kill five in Lebanon, including journalist, as ceasefire hangs by a thread ahead of Washington talks.

David Chen · April 22, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Georgia Wildfires Devastate Communities as Trump Administration Weighs Spirit Airlines Rescue
USA

Georgia Wildfires Devastate Communities as Trump Administration Weighs Spirit Airlines Rescue

Georgia wildfires devastate communities as Trump administration weighs Spirit Airlines bailout in major policy move.

Michael Torres · April 22, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Air Transat Slashes Summer Flights as Jet Fuel Costs Soar Across Canada
Business

Air Transat Slashes Summer Flights as Jet Fuel Costs Soar Across Canada

Air Transat cuts 6% of summer flights as jet fuel costs double. Canadian airlines including WestJet and Air Canada...

David Chen · April 22, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Chaos at Ancient Mexico Site: Tourist Describes Harrowing Escape from Pyramid Shooting
Canada

Chaos at Ancient Mexico Site: Tourist Describes Harrowing Escape from Pyramid Shooting

Actor Barak Hardley describes terrifying moments as gunman opens fire at Mexico's ancient Teotihuacan pyramids, sending...

Sarah Mitchell · April 22, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Could Ryan Lin Fall to the Flames? Inside the Profile of a Puck-Moving Defenseman Who Could Transform Calgary's Blue Line
Sports

Could Ryan Lin Fall to the Flames? Inside the Profile of a Puck-Moving Defenseman Who Could Transform Calgary's Blue Line

Ryan Lin profiles as the kind of elite two-way right-shot defenseman the Flames need, but getting him will require the...

Samantha Goldstein · April 22, 2026 at 11:32 PM
NDP Accepts Seat on Electoral Map Committee While Blasting Process as 'Illegitimate'
Alberta

NDP Accepts Seat on Electoral Map Committee While Blasting Process as 'Illegitimate'

NDP names Kathleen Ganley and Christina Gray to electoral redistricting committee while insisting the UCP-controlled...

Samantha Goldstein · April 22, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Alberta Set to Ditch Clock Changes—But Premier Says Give It a Year First
Alberta

Alberta Set to Ditch Clock Changes—But Premier Says Give It a Year First

Alberta will adopt permanent daylight time, but Premier Smith says residents need a year to adjust before celebrating...

WestNet News Staff · April 22, 2026 at 11:32 PM
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