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US-Iran Peace Talks Collapse: Markets Bracing for Volatile Monday as Investors Dump Risk Assets
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US-Iran Peace Talks Collapse: Markets Bracing for Volatile Monday as Investors Dump Risk Assets

US-Iran peace talks collapse in Pakistan, triggering market volatility. Analysts predict flight to safety, equity...

David Chen · April 12, 2026 at 6:19 AM
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Global Investors Pull Billions from Indian Markets as Energy Crisis Threatens Growth

Global investors flee Indian stocks at record pace as energy crisis and growth concerns trigger $18.84B withdrawal in...

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Britain's Chancellor Unveils Business Energy Relief Plan Amid Global Price Pressures
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Britain's Chancellor Unveils Business Energy Relief Plan Amid Global Price Pressures

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces plans this week to help businesses combat soaring energy costs, with geopolitical...

WestNet News Staff · April 12, 2026 at 6:18 AM
Edmonton Oilers Face Critical Question: Does 'Just Getting In' Work for Stanley Cup Glory?
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Edmonton Oilers Face Critical Question: Does 'Just Getting In' Work for Stanley Cup Glory?

The Edmonton Oilers face a crucial question: Is their 'just get in' playoff philosophy enough to finally win the...

Jennifer Blackwood · April 12, 2026 at 6:18 AM
Liberals Push for Age Restrictions on Social Media and AI Chatbots — Here's What It Means for Canadian Youth
Canada

Liberals Push for Age Restrictions on Social Media and AI Chatbots — Here's What It Means for Canadian Youth

Liberal Party members vote to ban under-16s from social media and AI chatbots, sparking debate over the best way to...

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Farmers Sound Alarm Over Federal High-Speed Rail Push as Byelections Loom
Canada

Farmers Sound Alarm Over Federal High-Speed Rail Push as Byelections Loom

Farmers fear Ottawa's proposed high-speed rail corridor would devastate their operations and land. Compensation offers...

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Tech Exec Proposes Half-Million Dollar Exit Tax for Educated Canadians—But He Never Paid One
Canada

Tech Exec Proposes Half-Million Dollar Exit Tax for Educated Canadians—But He Never Paid One

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WestNet News Staff · April 12, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Bishop Finally Breaks Through: Calgary Flames Forward Scores First NHL Goal After Nearly 6-Year Wait
Sports

Bishop Finally Breaks Through: Calgary Flames Forward Scores First NHL Goal After Nearly 6-Year Wait

Clark Bishop scores his first NHL goal in nearly 6 years as a Calgary Flame, breaking a 2,242-day drought against...

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Crown Withdraws Charges Against Three Alberta Sheriffs in Edmonton Courthouse Death
Alberta

Crown Withdraws Charges Against Three Alberta Sheriffs in Edmonton Courthouse Death

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Liberals Back Social Media Age Limits: What It Means for Canadian Youth
Local

Liberals Back Social Media Age Limits: What It Means for Canadian Youth

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Michael Torres · April 12, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Oilers' Playoff Hopes Slip Away in Shutout Loss to Kings
Sports

Oilers' Playoff Hopes Slip Away in Shutout Loss to Kings

Edmonton Oilers lose 1-0 to Los Angeles Kings, surrendering control of Pacific Division playoff positioning heading...

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Oilers Face Kings in Playoff Clincher: Everything You Need to Know

Oilers need one point against the Kings in a Saturday matinee to clinch their playoff spot. Connor Ingram returns to...

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Calgary's brightest young scientists heading to national competition after stunning local fair
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Calgary's brightest young scientists heading to national competition after stunning local fair

Seventeen Calgary youth scientists advance to Canada-Wide Science Fair after dominant showing at local competition....

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Hungary's Pivotal Election Could Topple Orbán After 16 Years in Power
World

Hungary's Pivotal Election Could Topple Orbán After 16 Years in Power

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Alberta

From Cup Contenders to Basement Dwellers: How Maple Leafs and Panthers Collapsed in One Season

Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers, playoff contenders months ago, now languish near NHL's bottom standings in...

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