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Oilers Host Reeling Avalanche in Crucial Playoff Positioning Matchup
Oilers host injury-plagued Avalanche tonight in pivotal playoff positioning matchup. Colorado's coach absent due to...
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
Canada's Carney celebrates Hungary's historic democratic shift as voters oust 16-year far-right regime
Hungary votes out Viktor Orbán's 16-year authoritarian regime. PM Carney congratulates new leader Péter Magyar,...
Business
Oil Price Spike Won't Trigger 2022-Style Inflation Surge, RBC Warns
RBC economists say oil price spikes won't repeat 2022's inflation crisis thanks to weaker demand and stable supply...
Business
Poland's Central Bank Signals Rates Will Stay Steady as Inflation Stays in Check
Poland's central bank signals interest rates will hold steady through 2024 as inflation stays within target range...
Canada
Pumped-Up Gas Prices Are Pedaling Canadians Toward Two Wheels
High gas prices in B.C. are prompting more Canadians to ditch their cars for bicycles. Bike shops report surging demand...
Business
Canadian Dollar Strengthens as Global Oil Tensions Spike Energy Markets
Canadian dollar gains as Middle East tensions spike oil prices toward $100/barrel. Currency and energy market moves...
Business
Slate Grocery REIT Gearing Up for Q1 2026 Results: What Investors Need to Know
Slate Grocery REIT releases Q1 2026 earnings May 13. Toronto-listed trust managing U.S. grocery real estate portfolio...
Business
Major Window and Door Company Taps AI-Powered Tech to Fuel Canadian Expansion
Mosaic Service Partners adopts AI-powered Zuper platform to scale its multi-brand window and door business while...
Canada
Métis Nation British Columbia Removes President Over Misconduct Allegations
Métis Nation British Columbia removes president Walter Mineault over allegations of abuse, conflict of interest, and...
Canada
Hundreds Left in the Dark: B.C. Mobile Home Park Loses Power Over Massive Safety Repairs
Twelve families at Crown Villa Mobile Home Park in Vernon, B.C., face indefinite power outage after authorities shut...
USA
U.S. Senator Warns: AI Race With China Demands Energy Revolution
U.S. Senator Dave McCormick warns that America's AI competition with China hinges on energy infrastructure,...
Business
US-Iran Peace Talks Collapse: Markets Bracing for Volatile Monday as Investors Dump Risk Assets
US-Iran peace talks collapse in Pakistan, triggering market volatility. Analysts predict flight to safety, equity...