Canada
Canada Braces for 50% U.S. Tariffs as Carney Signals 'We'll See' on Trade Relief
Canada's PM Carney confirms urgent U.S. trade negotiations underway as 50% tariffs loom in two weeks. Autos, steel, and...
David Chen
Political CorrespondentDavid Chen covers Alberta politics and government affairs for WestNet News. With a background in political science, 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.
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Stories by David Chen
Alberta
Stoney Trail Horror: Wrong-Way Driver Kills Four in Fiery Multi-Vehicle Crash
Four killed, four injured in wrong-way crash on Calgary's Stoney Trail Sunday night. Mercedes-Benz travelling opposite...
Business
Business Leaders Demand Ottawa Act Fast on WestJet Strike Chaos
Alberta business leaders demand federal intervention in WestJet strike, citing repeated transportation disruptions...
Canada
One Person Critical After Officer-Involved Shooting on Calgary's Deerfoot Trail
One person hospitalized in life-threatening condition after officer-involved shooting on Deerfoot Trail S.E. ASIRT...
Alberta
Search Continues for Missing Worker After 300-Ton Crane Plunges Into Northern Alberta River
Missing worker feared dead after 300-ton crane crashes through bridge railing into Northern Alberta river during...
Alberta
Stroke Mistaken for Intoxication: Alberta Fatality Inquiry Reveals Critical Gaps in RCMP Custody Care
A 50-year-old Alberta man died of a stroke in RCMP custody after officers mistook his medical emergency for...
USA
Texas Mass Shooting Leaves One Dead, Nine Hospitalized; Suspect Found Dead After Hours-Long Standoff
Texas shooting leaves one dead and nine injured; suspect wanted for Wednesday attack on police found dead after...
Alberta
Alberta Police Watchdog Clears Officer in Contentious Arrest That Left Man Injured
Alberta's police watchdog clears Edmonton officer in August 2024 arrest involving baton launcher. Investigation into...
Canada
Bank of Canada Holds Rates Steady as Oil Prices and Trade Tensions Create Juggling Act
Bank of Canada holds rates at 2.25% for fifth straight time as it balances inflation threats from oil prices against...
Business
Your Landlord's Mortgage Crisis: What Happens to Your Tenancy When the Bank Takes Over
Your landlord's mortgage troubles don't automatically mean you're losing your home. Here's what Alberta tenants need to...
Alberta
Murder Charges Laid After Senior Found Dead in Edmonton Condo
A 36-year-old Edmonton man faces second-degree murder charges after a 74-year-old senior was found dead in a central...
Alberta
Alberta Braces for Continued Rain as Flood Watches Remain Across Province
Alberta remains on alert as flood watches persist and rainfall continues. Bow River flows high but manageable;...