Business
Bank of Canada More Likely to Cut Rates Than Raise Them, TD Economist Says
TD economist sees Bank of Canada more likely to cut rates than raise them, citing Canada's resilient economy 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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Business
Calgary Energy Firm Questerre Clears Up Production Numbers After Asset Sale
Calgary energy company Questerre Energy clarifies production figures after Kakwa Central asset sale, distinguishing...
Canada
Peace River Dodges Bullet as Flash Flood Alert Lifted — But Residents Stay on High Alert
Peace River lifts flash flood alert after ice jams threaten Heart River, but officials warn residents to stay prepared...
Business
Canadian Shoppers Finally Opening Their Wallets—Three Months of Retail Gains Signal Economic Resilience
Canadian retail sales climb for third straight month as consumers spend despite U.S. tariffs and global tensions. March...
Business
Canadian Mining Giant Mineros Breaks Ground on Major Colombian School Project Worth $9 Million
Toronto-listed Mineros S.A. breaks ground on $9 million Colombian school project serving 1,080+ students in...
Canada
Carney Denies Pipeline Plot as B.C. Digs In on U.S. Liquor Ban
B.C. Premier Eby says PM Carney denies federal pipeline rumours as Canada battles U.S. tariffs and liquor ban fallout.
Health
Dental Crisis for Canadian Children: 300+ Kids Waiting Years for Critical Surgery
Over 300 children in New Brunswick are waiting years for critical dental surgery, with some delays stretching nearly...
World
U.S. Special Forces Soldier Charged After Using Classified Maduro Raid Intel to Win $400K in Online Betting
U.S. soldier charged with using classified Maduro raid intel to win $400K+ in online betting before military operation...
Business
Tech Giants Slash Thousands of Jobs as AI Race Drives Massive Infrastructure Costs
Meta cuts 8,000 jobs while Microsoft offers buyouts—tech giants prioritize AI spending over workforce as...
Business
Canadian AI Giant Cohere Acquires German Rival in $600M Deal Backed by Lidl Billionaire
Canadian AI firm Cohere acquires German rival Aleph Alpha with $600M backing from Lidl billionaire Dieter Schwarz,...
Business
Housing Crisis Eclipses Trade Wars: What Canadians Really Care About Now
Housing affordability now Canada's top economic worry, surpassing trade fears. Government expands tax breaks but...
Canada
Carbon Tax Standoff: Ottawa and Alberta at Odds Over Industrial Emissions Deal
Alberta and Ottawa remain at odds over industrial carbon tax rates and benchmarking rules, missing April deadline.