Canada
Ottawa Could Funnel Billions Into Alberta Pipeline Through Indigenous Loan Program
Ottawa signals it could use a $10-billion Indigenous loan program to help finance Alberta's proposed Pacific Coast...
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
Fire Truck Operator Heard Warning Moments Before Air Canada Express Crash at LaGuardia
Fire truck operator heard "stop, stop, stop" before Air Canada Express jet collided with vehicle at LaGuardia, killing...
Business
WestJet Hikes Baggage Fees Again—Third Increase in Three Years as Fuel Costs Soar
WestJet increases baggage fees by $5-$50, marking the third hike in three years. Oversized bags could cost up to $168...
Alberta
Edmonton's Rental Market Shifts: Tenant-Friendly Deals Emerge as New Supply Floods Market
Edmonton renters catch a break as new apartment buildings flood the market, driving rents down and landlord incentives...
Business
Calgary Cybersecurity Firm iON Takes the Keys Back: What Independence Means for Canada's Tech Future
Calgary's iON cybersecurity firm buys itself back from private equity after quadrupling in size, signaling founder...
Canada
WestJet Hikes Baggage Fees Again as Fuel Costs Squeeze Canadian Airlines
WestJet joins Air Canada in raising baggage fees, marking the third increase in 2.5 years as fuel costs pressure...
USA
Trump Pushes for United Front in Iran Negotiations as Internal Rifts Surface
Trump administration demands unified Iranian proposal as internal divisions stall negotiations. White House signals...
Canada
Ottawa Delays National Flood Insurance Program — No Timeline in Sight
Federal emergency minister Eleanor Olszewski says a promised national flood insurance program won't launch in the near...
Sports
Dostál Confused by Oilers Fans' Playoff Chants: 'I Wasn't Sure If It Was My Name'
Ducks goaltender Lukáš Dostál wasn't entirely sure what Edmonton fans were chanting during Game 1 of their playoff...
Business
China's Manufacturing Powerhouse Reels as Energy Costs Surge on Global Supply Crunch
Guangdong's electricity prices nearly doubled as Middle East tensions restrict natural gas shipments, threatening...
Business
Philippines Tightens Monetary Policy as Middle East Conflict Pushes Inflation Higher
Philippines raises interest rates for first time in over two years as Middle East conflict drives inflation above...
Canada
Alberta's Electoral Map Gets Controversial Reboot as Smith Government Bypasses Independent Commission
Alberta's UCP government restarts electoral boundary redraw after rejecting independent commission's recommendation,...