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The latest controversy surrounding the kirpan has reared its head as a Sikh man carrying the ceremonial blade — worn by initiated Sikhs as an article of faith — inside a GoodLife Fitness gym in Windsor, Ontario, has reignited the debate that Canada has been having for decades, and it’s one that appears no closer to being resolved.
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ANALYSIS: When accommodation meets public safety — Canada's kirpan debate

David Wiechnik
David Wiechnik
David Wiechnik
5 min read
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Global wildfire activity has declined for more than 20 years

Leah Mushet
Leah Mushet
Leah Mushet
2 min read
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Toronto doctor at SickKids arrested on child sex abuse material charges

Geoff Knight
Geoff Knight
Geoff Knight
2 min read
Alberta

Trudeau-appointed senator claims Albertans need to get 'elbows up' and fight against independence

Will Vasseur
Will Vasseur
Will Vasseur
2 min read
Alberta's choice
Opinion

NEWELL: Alberta’s choice — independence or submission

Western Standard Guest Columnist
Western Standard Guest Columnist
Western Standard Guest Columnist
4 min read
From pipeline promises to equalization grievances, critics argue Ottawa’s treatment of Alberta is fueling a growing independence movement.
Healthcare worker
Opinion

BURTON: A system adrift — Canada’s healthcare promise is failing its patients

Western Standard Guest Columnist
Western Standard Guest Columnist
Western Standard Guest Columnist
5 min read
Long wait times, doctor shortages, and a broken patient experience have eroded trust in a system once considered the pride of the nation.
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Missing child, Parker
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'WE ARE NOT GIVING UP': CPS says search for missing 11-year-old boy Parker continues

Leah Mushet
Leah Mushet
Leah Mushet
2 min read
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Ontario joins landmark Canada-wide direct-to-consumer alcohol sales agreement

Geoff Knight
Geoff Knight
Geoff Knight
3 min read
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Quebec murder suspect arrested in Burnaby after nationwide police manhunt

Western Standard News Services
Western Standard News Services
Western Standard News Services
1 min read
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ANALYSIS: When accommodation meets public safety — Canada's kirpan debate

David Wiechnik
David Wiechnik
David Wiechnik
5 min read
Killer whales launching dolphins into the air during a high-speed hunt.
USA News

WATCH: ‘Exceptional’ footage captures orcas launching into air during hunt in Monterey Bay

Alyson Fraser
Alyson Fraser
Alyson Fraser
2 min read
Wildfire
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Global wildfire activity has declined for more than 20 years

Leah Mushet
Leah Mushet
Leah Mushet
2 min read
BC

NDP acknowledges it discontinued funding to SOGI 123’s flagship operator, while insisting program not defunded

Alex Zoltan
Alex Zoltan
Alex Zoltan
3 min read
The contradictory messaging has sparked widespread confusion, with an internal ARC email confirming the Ministry’s decision even as Education Minister Lisa Beare calls opposition claims a “lie” and di ...
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TC Energy launches $500M Alberta natural gas projects to boost NGTL capacity

David Wiechnik
David Wiechnik
David Wiechnik
1 min read
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Toronto doctor at SickKids arrested on child sex abuse material charges

Geoff Knight
Geoff Knight
Geoff Knight
2 min read
International

Man sucked out of Ryanair plane describes ordeal as 'nightmare'

Jackson Loy
Jackson Loy
Jackson Loy
2 min read
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WATCH: Ford refuses to lift U.S. booze ban, says Canada 'could dismantle the U.S. if we wanted to'

Geoff Knight
Geoff Knight
Geoff Knight
2 min read
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