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David Chen covers Alberta politics and government affairs for WestNet News. With a background in political science from the University of Alberta, David brings analytical depth to his coverage of provincial and federal politics. He has reported from the Alberta Legislature, Ottawa, and municipal halls across the province. David's investigative work on public spending and government accountability has been cited by other major Canadian news outlets.
The Edmonton Oilers played hard but found a familiar way to lose, this time 5-2 to the Tampa Bay Lightning. All too...
The Canada Revenue Agency has confirmed sweeping changes to tax credits for the 2026 filing season. From an expanded...
A coalition of more than 200 Alberta small business owners has formally petitioned the provincial government for tax...
TORONTO — Kraft Heinz, in partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL®) and the National Hockey League...
Calgary's housing affordability crisis has reached a tipping point, and the modest policy responses from municipal,...
Investment in renewable energy projects across Alberta reached a record $4.8 billion in 2025, according to new data...
CalgaryFinder.com, which launched in 1997 as a simple business directory, has grown into one of Calgary's most enduring...
Calgary-based AgriSense Technologies has secured $5 million in federal funding to expand its artificial...
The federal government's 2026 budget includes billions in new infrastructure and energy transition spending, but...
Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said the nation isn’t considering unilateral negotiations with Iran to...
From freedom-of-information delays to lobbying disclosure gaps, Alberta’s democratic infrastructure is showing cracks...
A fiery House of Commons debate over the future of federal carbon pricing saw Alberta MPs from both sides of the aisle...