Sports
McDavid Breaks Through, But Oilers' Porous Defence Costs Them Game 3 Against Ducks
McDavid scores, but Oilers' leaky defence costs them Game 3 to Ducks. Edmonton trails 2-1 in playoff series after...
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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Canada
Poilievre Names MPs to Lead Asia-Pacific Strategy and Property Rights Task Force
Conservative Leader Poilievre names B.C. MPs to lead Asia-Pacific economic strategy and property rights task force amid...
Business
Alberta Energy Regulator Shuts Down Calgary Oil Firm Over Tax Debts and Environmental Violations
Alberta Energy Regulator orders Calgary oil firm MAGA Energy to shut down operations over unpaid taxes, environmental...
Business
Canadian AI Giant Cohere Merges with German Powerhouse in Transatlantic Tech Deal
Toronto AI firm Cohere merges with German Aleph Alpha in major tech deal. Ottawa reforms immigration to attract...
World
Trump Administration Sends High-Level Envoys to Pakistan for Breakthrough Iran Talks
Trump sends top envoys to Pakistan for indirect talks with Iran as Middle East tensions threaten global energy supplies.
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...
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...