Alberta
Alberta’s Energy War Room Rebrands Again Amid Questions About Effectiveness
The Alberta government has announced a rebranding and expanded mandate for the Canadian Energy Centre, the provincially...
David Chen
Political CorrespondentDavid 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.
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Alberta
Alberta Escalates Carbon Tax Fight as Federal Consumer Carbon Price Rises
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has escalated the province’s opposition to the federal consumer carbon tax following...
Alberta
Alberta Sovereignty Act Faces Federal Constitutional Challenge in Court
The federal government has filed a constitutional challenge against Alberta’s Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act,...
Alberta
Alberta Lifts Renewable Energy Moratorium After Seven-Month Pause
The Alberta government has officially lifted its controversial moratorium on new renewable energy project approvals,...
Alberta
Alberta Budget 2023 Boosts Healthcare Spending by $1.8 Billion Amid System Strain
The Alberta government has tabled a budget that increases healthcare spending by $1.8 billion, bringing total health...
Technology
Alberta Tech Sector Adds 8,000 Jobs as Calgary Emerges as Western Hub
Alberta’s technology sector added 8,000 jobs in the first half of 2023, growing at 14% year-over-year and outpacing...
Business
Chinook Centre Redevelopment Plan Envisions 6,000-Unit Mixed-Use Neighbourhood
Cadillac Fairview has unveiled plans to transform the Chinook Centre site into a massive mixed-use neighbourhood...
Local
Calgary Newcomer Services Expand as Immigration Drives Record Population Growth
Calgary’s settlement agencies are scrambling to expand services as the city absorbs a record 45,000 new permanent...
Local
Calgary’s Municipal Census Reveals City Has Surpassed 1.3 Million Residents
Calgary’s 2022 municipal census has confirmed the city’s population has surpassed 1.3 million, with the fastest...
Alberta
Alberta Launches $250-Million Critical Worker Benefit for Frontline Employees
The Alberta government has announced a $250-million Critical Worker Benefit program that will provide one-time payments...
Health
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy challenges public health efforts in Muslim communities
Public health officials work with Muslim community leaders to address vaccine hesitancy and concerns about pandemic...
Business
REMAX Profits from Israeli Settlement Real Estate
Colorado-based RE/MAX International profits from real estate sales in Israeli settlements, raising corporate ethics and...