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Two Pilots Killed as Air Canada Jet Slams Into Fire Truck at LaGuardia Airport

Canada

Two Pilots Killed as Air Canada Jet Slams Into Fire Truck at LaGuardia Airport

Two Air Canada pilots died when their emergency-landing aircraft collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport early...

David Chen · March 24, 2026 at 3:04 AM

Japanese Markets Rally as Geopolitical Tensions Ease Over Iran Conflict

Business

Japanese Markets Rally as Geopolitical Tensions Ease Over Iran Conflict

David Chen · March 24, 2026 at 2:20 AM

Middle East Tensions Escalate as Iran Launches New Strikes Despite Trump's Diplomatic Claims

Business

Middle East Tensions Escalate as Iran Launches New Strikes Despite Trump's Diplomatic Claims

Jennifer Blackwood · March 24, 2026 at 2:20 AM

Alberta to strengthen deepfake laws allowing victims to sue over AI-generated intimate images

Canada

Alberta to strengthen deepfake laws allowing victims to sue over AI-generated intimate images

Sarah Mitchell · March 24, 2026 at 2:19 AM

B.C. mother and autistic daughter detained at Texas immigration facility describe 'prison conditions'

Canada

B.C. mother and autistic daughter detained at Texas immigration facility describe 'prison conditions'

Samantha Goldstein · March 24, 2026 at 2:19 AM

Hungary Expected to Hold Interest Rates Amid Global Market Turmoil

Business

Hungary Expected to Hold Interest Rates Amid Global Market Turmoil

Jennifer Blackwood · March 24, 2026 at 2:19 AM

Calgary City Hall Scrambles to Fix Housing Rezoning Misstep

Local

Calgary City Hall Scrambles to Fix Housing Rezoning Misstep

Kyra Thompson · March 24, 2026 at 2:18 AM

Alberta targets 120-day approval timeline for major energy projects

Canada

Alberta targets 120-day approval timeline for major energy projects

Sarah Mitchell · March 24, 2026 at 2:18 AM

Alberta Chief Justices Make Rare Public Statement Defending Judicial Independence

Alberta

Alberta Chief Justices Make Rare Public Statement Defending Judicial Independence

Samantha Goldstein · March 24, 2026 at 2:18 AM

Northeast Calgary fourplex fire sends one to hospital

Local

Northeast Calgary fourplex fire sends one to hospital

WestNet News Staff · March 24, 2026 at 2:18 AM

Alberta government lists six Roxboro riverfront lots for millions after flood buyout

Local

Alberta government lists six Roxboro riverfront lots for millions after flood buyout

Chad Twair · March 24, 2026 at 2:17 AM

Oilers shake up defensive pairings as McDavid addresses early practice departure

Alberta

Oilers shake up defensive pairings as McDavid addresses early practice departure

Samantha Goldstein · March 24, 2026 at 2:17 AM

McDavid's Post-Game Comments Spark Controversy After Oilers Loss to Lightning

Alberta

McDavid's Post-Game Comments Spark Controversy After Oilers Loss to Lightning

WestNet News Staff · March 24, 2026 at 2:17 AM

Food Prices Show Mixed Signals as Restaurant Costs Surge Nearly 8% in Alberta

Business

Food Prices Show Mixed Signals as Restaurant Costs Surge Nearly 8% in Alberta

WestNet News Staff · March 23, 2026 at 2:17 PM

Alberta's Data Centre Boom Could Drive Up Power Bills for Households

Business

Alberta's Data Centre Boom Could Drive Up Power Bills for Households

WestNet News Staff · March 23, 2026 at 2:17 PM