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...
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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Stories by David Chen
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,...
Health
Ontario Inquest Reveals Systemic Bias in Emergency Care: Indigenous Woman's Death Ruled Accidental
Ontario inquest rules Indigenous woman Heather Winterstein's 2021 death accidental, citing delayed emergency care and...
Business
Europe's Energy Revolution: How Electrification Could Slash Fossil Fuel Imports by 80% Within 25 Years
Europe can cut fossil fuel imports by 80% by 2050 through accelerated electrification and renewable energy investment,...
World
Five Dead in Israeli Strikes on Lebanon as Fragile Ceasefire Teeters on Edge of Collapse
Israeli strikes kill five in Lebanon, including journalist, as ceasefire hangs by a thread ahead of Washington talks.
Business
Air Transat Slashes Summer Flights as Jet Fuel Costs Soar Across Canada
Air Transat cuts 6% of summer flights as jet fuel costs double. Canadian airlines including WestJet and Air Canada...
Business
North American Markets Surge on Iran-U.S. Diplomatic Hope, Oil Prices Drop
North American markets rally on Iran-U.S. diplomatic hopes as oil prices ease and corporate earnings remain strong.
Sports
Pronger Sets Record Straight on Lowe's Oilers Recruitment Claims
Chris Pronger denies Kevin Lowe's claim that his wife sent an excited letter about joining the Oilers, calling the...
Alberta
Canada's Energy Future: What China's Strategy Teaches Us About Resilience
China's energy strategy reveals critical lessons for Canada's future security. Strategic reserves, supply...