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Federal Fuel Tax Suspension Kicks In April 20 as Gas Prices Spike Across Canada
Alberta

Federal Fuel Tax Suspension Kicks In April 20 as Gas Prices Spike Across Canada

Ottawa suspends federal fuel excise tax from April 20 to Labour Day, cutting 10 cents per litre on gas as Middle East...

WestNet News Staff · April 14, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Turkish High School Shooting Leaves 16 Wounded; Gunman Dead After Police Standoff
USA

Turkish High School Shooting Leaves 16 Wounded; Gunman Dead After Police Standoff

An 18-year-old opened fire at a Turkish high school, wounding 16 people before taking his own life during a police...

Kyra Thompson · April 14, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Housing Crisis Deepens as Calgary Council Repeals Rezoning Without Plan B
Canada

Housing Crisis Deepens as Calgary Council Repeals Rezoning Without Plan B

Housing advocates demand Calgary council replace citywide rezoning with a new plan to address the city's affordability...

Samantha Goldstein · April 14, 2026 at 10:16 AM
RCMP Hunt Suspect After Violent Stabbing at CrossIron Mills Parking Lot
Local

RCMP Hunt Suspect After Violent Stabbing at CrossIron Mills Parking Lot

RCMP investigating a serious stabbing at CrossIron Mills mall parking lot Monday. Victim rushed to Calgary hospital;...

WestNet News Staff · April 14, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Housing Crisis Deepens as Calgary Scraps Rezoning Plan—Advocates Demand Action Now
Local

Housing Crisis Deepens as Calgary Scraps Rezoning Plan—Advocates Demand Action Now

Calgary's housing advocates are demanding action after council scrapped citywide rezoning without a replacement plan,...

WestNet News Staff · April 14, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Toronto Startup Wygo Raises $1.6 Million to Get Canadians Off Their Phones and Into Communities
Technology

Toronto Startup Wygo Raises $1.6 Million to Get Canadians Off Their Phones and Into Communities

Toronto startup Wygo raises $1.6M to build real-world communities. Backed by Shopify CEO, the event platform is getting...

Michael Torres · April 14, 2026 at 6:21 AM
Hootsuite Founder Ryan Holmes Returns as CEO in Major Leadership Shake-Up
Technology

Hootsuite Founder Ryan Holmes Returns as CEO in Major Leadership Shake-Up

Hootsuite founder Ryan Holmes returns as interim CEO, replacing Irina Novoselsky. The Vancouver tech firm plans to...

WestNet News Staff · April 14, 2026 at 6:20 AM
Canada Eyes Social Media Age Ban at 16, But Experts Warn Implementation Could Be Messy
Technology

Canada Eyes Social Media Age Ban at 16, But Experts Warn Implementation Could Be Messy

Canada's Liberals back social media ban for under-16s, but experts warn age verification and enforcement would be...

Michael Torres · April 14, 2026 at 6:20 AM
A Decade of Crisis: B.C.'s Toxic Drug Emergency and the 18,000 Lives Lost
Health

A Decade of Crisis: B.C.'s Toxic Drug Emergency and the 18,000 Lives Lost

B.C. declared a toxic drug emergency 10 years ago. Over 18,000 people have died since. Experts question whether the...

Samantha Goldstein · April 14, 2026 at 6:20 AM
Tax Return Mistakes Costing Canadians Big: Here's What You Can't Claim
Business

Tax Return Mistakes Costing Canadians Big: Here's What You Can't Claim

Tax season mistakes are costing Albertans thousands. Learn which common expenses the CRA won't let you claim—and...

WestNet News Staff · April 14, 2026 at 6:20 AM
Florida Teen Charged in Cruise Ship Death of Stepsister
World

Florida Teen Charged in Cruise Ship Death of Stepsister

Florida teen charged with murder and aggravated sexual abuse in death of stepsister aboard Carnival cruise ship in...

David Chen · April 14, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Draisaitl's Playoff Return Still Up in the Air as Oilers Face Critical Stretch
Sports

Draisaitl's Playoff Return Still Up in the Air as Oilers Face Critical Stretch

Leon Draisaitl remains cautious about playoff readiness as Oilers face injury crisis entering postseason.

Jennifer Blackwood · April 14, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Oilers' Injury Crisis Easing as Draisaitl, Hyman Race Against Playoff Clock
Sports

Oilers' Injury Crisis Easing as Draisaitl, Hyman Race Against Playoff Clock

Edmonton Oilers managing multiple injuries heading into playoffs, with Draisaitl expected back in Round 1 and Hyman...

Jennifer Blackwood · April 14, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Former Trump Administration Official Troye Enters Democratic Congressional Race in Virginia
USA

Former Trump Administration Official Troye Enters Democratic Congressional Race in Virginia

Former Trump aide Olivia Troye launches Democratic bid for Virginia House seat, positioning herself as never-Trump...

WestNet News Staff · April 14, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Trump's $10 Billion Wall Street Journal Lawsuit Dismissed by Court
USA

Trump's $10 Billion Wall Street Journal Lawsuit Dismissed by Court

Federal court dismisses Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, marking another legal...

WestNet News Staff · April 14, 2026 at 6:18 AM
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