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North American Markets Surge on Iran-U.S. Diplomatic Hope, Oil Prices Drop
Business

North American Markets Surge on Iran-U.S. Diplomatic Hope, Oil Prices Drop

North American markets rally on Iran-U.S. diplomatic hopes as oil prices ease and corporate earnings remain strong.

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Live Nation, Ticketmaster Found Guilty of Monopoly Over Concert Venues in Historic Ruling
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Live Nation, Ticketmaster Found Guilty of Monopoly Over Concert Venues in Historic Ruling

A federal jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster ran an illegal monopoly over concert venues, exposing the giant to...

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Insurance Industry Gets AI Upgrade: Guidewire's New ProNavigator Tool Aims to Speed Up Claims and Underwriting

Guidewire launches ProNavigator, an AI assistant embedded in insurance software to help claims adjusters and...

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Ottawa Moving Forward on Social Media Age Restrictions for Canadian Youth

Canada exploring age restrictions for social media and AI chatbots following Liberal Party push. Minister says...

Chad Twair · April 16, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Trump Administration Pushes for Iran Deal While Tightening Economic Screws
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Trump Administration Pushes for Iran Deal While Tightening Economic Screws

Trump administration expresses optimism about Iran peace deal while implementing shipping blockade and threatening...

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U.S. Supreme Court's Emergency Orders Risk 'Corrosive' Damage, Justice Warns

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson warns that her conservative colleagues' rapid emergency orders are...

Michael Torres · April 16, 2026 at 2:19 AM
From Stockton to Calgary: Justin Kirkland's Journey Through Two AHL Cities
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From Stockton to Calgary: Justin Kirkland's Journey Through Two AHL Cities

Justin Kirkland reflects on his time with Stockton Heat and Calgary Wranglers, discussing how the AHL franchise...

WestNet News Staff · April 16, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Edmonton Schools Kill $25M Autism Centre Plan, Choosing Inclusion Model Instead
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Edmonton Schools Kill $25M Autism Centre Plan, Choosing Inclusion Model Instead

Edmonton Public Schools has scrapped a $25-million autism school plan, voting instead to pursue classroom inclusion...

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Pronger Sets Record Straight on Lowe's Oilers Recruitment Claims

Chris Pronger denies Kevin Lowe's claim that his wife sent an excited letter about joining the Oilers, calling the...

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U.S. Military Intensifies Eastern Pacific Drug Boat Operations, Death Toll Reaches 178
USA

U.S. Military Intensifies Eastern Pacific Drug Boat Operations, Death Toll Reaches 178

U.S. Southern Command confirms deadly strike on alleged cartel vessel, bringing death toll to 178 since operations...

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U.S. House Votes to Protect Haitian Immigrants Facing Deportation
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U.S. House Votes to Protect Haitian Immigrants Facing Deportation

U.S. House advances bipartisan bill to protect 350,000 Haitian immigrants facing deportation, citing workforce needs...

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Canada

CRA Caught Again: $5M Bogus Refund Approved Despite Red Flags

CRA approves another $5M fraudulent refund despite obvious red flags. Questions mount about agency competence and...

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Oilers Ready to Shift Into Playoff Mode Against Struggling Canucks
Sports

Oilers Ready to Shift Into Playoff Mode Against Struggling Canucks

Edmonton Oilers prepare for playoff run with veteran confidence, eyeing final positioning against struggling Canucks.

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Alberta

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The Oilers' minor league goalie shuffle hints Calvin Pickard could return to Edmonton's net for the 2026 playoffs,...

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