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University of Alberta Removes EDI Language from Hiring Policy, Adopts 'Access, Community and Belonging'
Alberta

University of Alberta Removes EDI Language from Hiring Policy, Adopts 'Access, Community and Belonging'

The University of Alberta's board removes EDI language from hiring policy, replacing it with 'access, community and...

Samantha Goldstein · March 29, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Calgary Flames capitalize on home stretch before facing tougher road ahead
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Calgary Flames capitalize on home stretch before facing tougher road ahead

Blake Coleman praises team chemistry during Calgary Flames' successful homestand, but tougher games lie ahead for the...

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McDavid's Hat Trick Performance Lifts Oilers Past Ducks 4-2 in Divisional Showdown
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McDavid's Hat Trick Performance Lifts Oilers Past Ducks 4-2 in Divisional Showdown

Connor McDavid's three-point performance helped Edmonton defeat Anaheim 4-2, reclaiming the NHL scoring lead while...

Michael Torres · March 29, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Flames Dominate Canucks 7-3 to Close Out Successful Homestand
Sports

Flames Dominate Canucks 7-3 to Close Out Successful Homestand

Calgary Flames dominated Vancouver 7-3 at home, with Matt Coronato scoring as power play expired in commanding victory.

Kyra Thompson · March 29, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Alberta Government Raises Taxes on Residents Amid Record $100B Provincial Debt
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Alberta Government Raises Taxes on Residents Amid Record $100B Provincial Debt

Alberta government raises taxes on residents while borrowing $9.4B more, pushing provincial debt over $100B for first...

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Quebec Quantum Startup Launches Space Mission to Replace GPS Technology
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Quebec Quantum Startup Launches Space Mission to Replace GPS Technology

Quebec's SBQuantum launches quantum sensor into space to develop GPS alternatives as satellite navigation faces growing...

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Toronto Quantum Computing Company Xanadu Surges 15% in Public Market Debut
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Toronto Quantum Computing Company Xanadu Surges 15% in Public Market Debut

Toronto quantum computing firm Xanadu surged 15% in its trading debut, becoming the first pure-play photonic quantum...

WestNet News Staff · March 29, 2026 at 6:24 AM
Federal Government Invests $29 Million in Canadian Cleantech Projects, Including Alberta Initiatives
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Federal Government Invests $29 Million in Canadian Cleantech Projects, Including Alberta Initiatives

Federal government announces $29 million investment in cleantech projects, with Prairie initiatives in Red Deer and...

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Cuba Teeters on Edge of Political Transition as Economic Crisis Deepens
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Cuba Teeters on Edge of Political Transition as Economic Crisis Deepens

Cuba faces mounting economic crisis and potential political transition after 67 years of communist rule, sparking...

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U.S. Lawmakers Demand Answers After Canadian Forced to Provide DNA at Border
World

U.S. Lawmakers Demand Answers After Canadian Forced to Provide DNA at Border

American lawmakers demand answers after Ontario man says U.S. border officers detained him for three hours and forced...

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Alberta Woman's Cross-Canada Move Exposes Cracks in Universal Healthcare System
Health

Alberta Woman's Cross-Canada Move Exposes Cracks in Universal Healthcare System

Red Deer woman Shannon Flaman's moves across Canada revealed major gaps in healthcare access, spending years unable to...

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Deadly Animal Tranquilizer Infiltrates Alberta Drug Supply, Defies Life-Saving Naloxone
Health

Deadly Animal Tranquilizer Infiltrates Alberta Drug Supply, Defies Life-Saving Naloxone

A veterinary tranquilizer called medetomidine is increasingly found in Alberta's street drugs, creating overdoses that...

WestNet News Staff · March 29, 2026 at 6:21 AM
AI Dating Revolution: Calgary Singles Navigate Bot-Written Messages and Digital Romance
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AI Dating Revolution: Calgary Singles Navigate Bot-Written Messages and Digital Romance

Dating apps embrace AI features while Canadian singles struggle to distinguish authentic conversations from...

WestNet News Staff · March 29, 2026 at 6:20 AM
U.S. Judge Blocks Pentagon Blacklist of AI Firm Anthropic in First Amendment Battle
Business

U.S. Judge Blocks Pentagon Blacklist of AI Firm Anthropic in First Amendment Battle

U.S. judge blocks Pentagon's blacklist of AI company Anthropic, ruling the government likely retaliated against the...

WestNet News Staff · March 29, 2026 at 6:20 AM
Ontario Slashes Housing Start Projections as 1.5 Million Home Target Slips Further Away
Business

Ontario Slashes Housing Start Projections as 1.5 Million Home Target Slips Further Away

Ontario slashes housing start projections to 64,800 units this year, falling far short of 1.5 million home target as...

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