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David 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.
U.S. soldier charged with using classified Maduro raid intel to win $400K+ in online betting before military operation...
Meta cuts 8,000 jobs while Microsoft offers buyouts—tech giants prioritize AI spending over workforce as...
Canadian AI firm Cohere acquires German rival Aleph Alpha with $600M backing from Lidl billionaire Dieter Schwarz,...
Housing affordability now Canada's top economic worry, surpassing trade fears. Government expands tax breaks but...
Alberta and Ottawa remain at odds over industrial carbon tax rates and benchmarking rules, missing April deadline.
Ottawa signals it could use a $10-billion Indigenous loan program to help finance Alberta's proposed Pacific Coast...
Fire truck operator heard "stop, stop, stop" before Air Canada Express jet collided with vehicle at LaGuardia, killing...
WestJet increases baggage fees by $5-$50, marking the third hike in three years. Oversized bags could cost up to $168...
Edmonton renters catch a break as new apartment buildings flood the market, driving rents down and landlord incentives...
Calgary's iON cybersecurity firm buys itself back from private equity after quadrupling in size, signaling founder...
WestJet joins Air Canada in raising baggage fees, marking the third increase in 2.5 years as fuel costs pressure...
Trump administration demands unified Iranian proposal as internal divisions stall negotiations. White House signals...