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Trump and Pope Leo XIV Trade Public Barbs Over Middle East War Stance
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Trump and Pope Leo XIV Trade Public Barbs Over Middle East War Stance

Trump lashes out at Pope Leo XIV over Middle East war criticism in escalating public feud between U.S. President and...

WestNet News Staff · April 14, 2026 at 10:19 AM
North American Markets Stage Comeback as Oil Volatility Eases Amid Geopolitical Standoff
Business

North American Markets Stage Comeback as Oil Volatility Eases Amid Geopolitical Standoff

North American stocks rebound as oil prices pull back below $100 per barrel, though geopolitical tensions remain...

WestNet News Staff · April 14, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Global Stock Markets Bounce Back as Oil Prices Cool Amid Geopolitical Tensions
World

Global Stock Markets Bounce Back as Oil Prices Cool Amid Geopolitical Tensions

North American stock markets rebounded strongly Monday as oil prices stabilized, though Middle East tensions and...

WestNet News Staff · April 14, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Could McKenna Be the Franchise Player the Flames Are Waiting For?
Sports

Could McKenna Be the Franchise Player the Flames Are Waiting For?

Gavin McKenna could transform the Flames' future. The generational prospect is projected top-two in the 2026 NHL Draft.

David Chen · April 14, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Two U.S. Congressmen Exit Capitol Hill Within Hours as Misconduct Allegations Mount
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Two U.S. Congressmen Exit Capitol Hill Within Hours as Misconduct Allegations Mount

Two U.S. Congressmen—one Democrat, one Republican—announced departures within hours amid separate sexual misconduct...

Kyra Thompson · April 14, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Major Solar Win for Ontario: FirstLight and Indigenous Partner Land $57M Clean Energy Contract
Business

Major Solar Win for Ontario: FirstLight and Indigenous Partner Land $57M Clean Energy Contract

FirstLight and Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation win major contract for 57.2 MW solar project in Ontario—powering 8,000...

David Chen · April 14, 2026 at 10:18 AM
U.S. Proposes Two-Decade Iran Nuclear Deal as Tensions Escalate in Middle East
USA

U.S. Proposes Two-Decade Iran Nuclear Deal as Tensions Escalate in Middle East

U.S. proposes 20-year freeze on Iranian uranium enrichment as ceasefire negotiations continue following military...

Kyra Thompson · April 14, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Flames 2025 First-Rounder Reschny Commits to North Dakota for Sophomore Year
Sports

Flames 2025 First-Rounder Reschny Commits to North Dakota for Sophomore Year

Flames first-round pick Cole Reschny will return to North Dakota for his sophomore season, prioritizing development...

Sarah Mitchell · April 14, 2026 at 10:18 AM
RCMP's Four-Year Undercover Operation: How Police Built a Fake Criminal Empire to Get Murder Suspect to Confess
Canada

RCMP's Four-Year Undercover Operation: How Police Built a Fake Criminal Empire to Get Murder Suspect to Confess

RCMP spent four years building a fake criminal empire—complete with weapons smuggling and border heists—to get...

Samantha Goldstein · April 14, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Flames Face Crucial Final Push: Three Games Left to Determine Draft Position
Sports

Flames Face Crucial Final Push: Three Games Left to Determine Draft Position

Calgary Flames control their own destiny with two games left. Final matchups against Colorado and LA will determine if...

David Chen · April 14, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Alberta's New Trucking Hub Takes Aim at Bridge Strikes — Here's How It Works
Alberta

Alberta's New Trucking Hub Takes Aim at Bridge Strikes — Here's How It Works

Alberta launches a digital trucking hub April 22 to prevent costly bridge strikes. The tool could save millions while...

WestNet News Staff · April 14, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Energy Stocks Tumble as Peace Talks Cool Oil Market Rally
Business

Energy Stocks Tumble as Peace Talks Cool Oil Market Rally

Energy stocks erase war-driven gains as peace talks cool oil markets. Crude retreats below $100 as investors take...

David Chen · April 14, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Alberta NDP's Nenshi Facing Steep Polling Uphill as UCP Holds Strong Lead
Alberta

Alberta NDP's Nenshi Facing Steep Polling Uphill as UCP Holds Strong Lead

Alberta NDP polling drops 8 points since 2023 election under Nenshi's leadership, while UCP maintains commanding 53%...

David Chen · April 14, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Alberta's New Trucking Hub Takes Aim at Bridge Strikes Costing Millions
Local

Alberta's New Trucking Hub Takes Aim at Bridge Strikes Costing Millions

Alberta launches digital trucking hub to stop costly bridge strikes. New tool offers real-time route planning,...

Samantha Goldstein · April 14, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Ottawa to Suspend Fuel Tax Through Summer as Energy Costs Spike
Canada

Ottawa to Suspend Fuel Tax Through Summer as Energy Costs Spike

Ottawa suspends fuel excise tax from April 20 through Labour Day to ease pump prices amid global energy crisis.

David Chen · April 14, 2026 at 10:16 AM
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