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WATCH: Eby points to MLA’s arrest while parrying questions on credit downgrade

Alex Zoltan

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The exchange comes as Moody’s downgrade raises fresh concerns over British Columbia’s fiscal health.

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Artemis II launch set for April 1 as Canada’s Jeremy Hansen makes history

David Wiechnik

2 hours ago

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Opinion

SHAW: ‘Equity’ is no excuse for historical revisionism at Saskatchewan's most important Heritage site

Western Standard Guest Columnist

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Carney dodges China forced labour question amid new foreign policy push

Western Standard News Services

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Tuesday marked the final day for Canadian gun owners to declare their prohibited firearms and receive compensation as part of the Liberal government’s gun grab program, and some gun owners are backtracking on their declaration.

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Some Canadians pull out of federal gun grab program at the last minute

David Wiechnik

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Former politician Stephen Lewis, father of new NDP leader, dies at 88

Leah Mushet

44 minutes ago

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Stephen Lewis, a former Canadian politician and social activist, has died at 88.

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Winnipeg lawyer charged with conspiring to smuggle cannabis into Headingley jail

Western Standard News Services

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WATCH: Eby points to MLA’s arrest while parrying questions on credit downgrade

Alex Zoltan

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Federal government approves emergency use of strychnine for prairie farmers

Western Standard News Services

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Artemis II launch set for April 1 as Canada’s Jeremy Hansen makes history

David Wiechnik

2 hours ago

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Some Canadians pull out of federal gun grab program at the last minute

David Wiechnik

32 seconds ago

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Former politician Stephen Lewis, father of new NDP leader, dies at 88

Leah Mushet

44 minutes ago

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Stephen Lewis, a former Canadian politician and social activist, has died at 88.

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Lethbridge police seize city’s largest fentanyl stash valued at $450,000

Western Standard News Services

2 hours ago

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Ex-Alberta Justice minister denied anonymity in discrimination suit, will take legal action against Human Rights Commission

Jackson Loy

2 hours ago

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NDP leader Avi Lewis defends stance on Israel as Jewish groups raise alarm

Western Standard News Services

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Calgary

Calgary blanket upzoning hearing paused; majority in favour of repeal

Myke Thomas

3 hours ago

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Carney dodges China forced labour question amid new foreign policy push

Western Standard News Services

3 hours ago

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Opinion

SHAW: ‘Equity’ is no excuse for historical revisionism at Saskatchewan's most important Heritage site

Western Standard Guest Columnist

3 hours ago

3 min read

Opinion

BURTON: BC’s NDP gov’t is bankrupting your children

Western Standard Guest Columnist

5 hours ago

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Opinion

STEWART: Canada's anti-American pivot is economic suicide

Western Standard Guest Columnist

7 hours ago

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Indigenous children, assembled for a group picture at a residential school.

Opinion

GIESBRECHT: Chief Casimir's 75 year timeline is either delusional or deliberately dishonest — either way, Canadians deserve better

Brian Giesbrecht

22 hours ago

3 min read

Opinion

CARPAY: Ottawa froze protesters' bank accounts — now Ottawa wants your phone records

John Carpay

23 hours ago

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Opinion

KAPLAN: Alberta's net zero plan is a stoplight nobody's watching

Western Standard Guest Columnist

30 Mar 2026

4 min read

Opinion

SOLOMON: Alberta is already landlocked — independence won't make it worse

Western Standard Guest Columnist

30 Mar 2026

3 min read

Opinion

AUBUT: Two courts said Trudeau broke the law — will the Supreme Court let him get away with it?

Western Standard Guest Columnist

30 Mar 2026

5 min read

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BAD BOYS, BAD BOYS: Watch videos of Oshawa police making quick work of jewelry store robbers

Dave Naylor

23 hours ago

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Hannaford

HANNAFORD: As Easter approaches, Israel's Arab Christians face hardship

Nigel Hannaford

27 Mar 2026

2 min read

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WATCH LIVE: Plane Tragedy in New York and Ottawa’s Bilingualism Obsession

Western Standard News Services

26 Mar 2026

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WATCH: New video shows another Ontario resident returning dumped trash to sender

Jeremy Borg

26 Mar 2026

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WATCH: Lewis attacks oil and gas industry on first day on the job as NDP leader

Western Standard News Services

30 Mar 2026

1 min read

Air Canada Chief Executive Officer Michael Rousseau

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BREAKING: Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to resign

Western Standard News Services

30 Mar 2026

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There have been renewed calls for Canada to assert its sovereignty in the Arctic and bolster its defences amidst growing threats from China and Russia in the region.

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Canada’s Arctic build-up fuels new generation of defence contractors

David Wiechnik

27 Mar 2026

3 min read

A new economic outlook from ATB Financial forecasts Alberta’s economy to outperform the rest of Canada in 2026, in large part due to surging oil prices despite ongoing global instability and supply chain disruptions.

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Alberta forecasted to lead Canada’s economy in 2026 despite global instability

David Wiechnik

27 Mar 2026

2 min read

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Alberta introduces bill to cut red tape and boost interprovincial trade

Western Standard News Services

26 Mar 2026

2 min read

Features

'OH THE HUMANITY!': Decades before the Hindenburg disaster, Calgary had brush with dirigible disaster

Leah Mushet

29 Mar 2026

3 min read

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IN DEPTH: Is MAiD replacing palliative care in Canada?

Leah Mushet

18 Mar 2026

6 min read

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Top Stories

WATCH: Eby points to MLA’s arrest while parrying questions on credit downgrade

Artemis II launch set for April 1 as Canada’s Jeremy Hansen makes history

SHAW: ‘Equity’ is no excuse for historical revisionism at Saskatchewan's most important Heritage site

Carney dodges China forced labour question amid new foreign policy push

Some Canadians pull out of federal gun grab program at the last minute

Former politician Stephen Lewis, father of new NDP leader, dies at 88

News

Winnipeg lawyer charged with conspiring to smuggle cannabis into Headingley jail

WATCH: Eby points to MLA’s arrest while parrying questions on credit downgrade

Federal government approves emergency use of strychnine for prairie farmers

Artemis II launch set for April 1 as Canada’s Jeremy Hansen makes history

Some Canadians pull out of federal gun grab program at the last minute

Former politician Stephen Lewis, father of new NDP leader, dies at 88

Lethbridge police seize city’s largest fentanyl stash valued at $450,000

Ex-Alberta Justice minister denied anonymity in discrimination suit, will take legal action against Human Rights Commission

NDP leader Avi Lewis defends stance on Israel as Jewish groups raise alarm

Calgary blanket upzoning hearing paused; majority in favour of repeal

Carney dodges China forced labour question amid new foreign policy push

Opinion

SHAW: ‘Equity’ is no excuse for historical revisionism at Saskatchewan's most important Heritage site

BURTON: BC’s NDP gov’t is bankrupting your children

STEWART: Canada's anti-American pivot is economic suicide

GIESBRECHT: Chief Casimir's 75 year timeline is either delusional or deliberately dishonest — either way, Canadians deserve better

CARPAY: Ottawa froze protesters' bank accounts — now Ottawa wants your phone records

KAPLAN: Alberta's net zero plan is a stoplight nobody's watching

SOLOMON: Alberta is already landlocked — independence won't make it worse

AUBUT: Two courts said Trudeau broke the law — will the Supreme Court let him get away with it?

Watch

BAD BOYS, BAD BOYS: Watch videos of Oshawa police making quick work of jewelry store robbers

HANNAFORD: As Easter approaches, Israel's Arab Christians face hardship

WATCH LIVE: Plane Tragedy in New York and Ottawa’s Bilingualism Obsession

WATCH: New video shows another Ontario resident returning dumped trash to sender

Business

WATCH: Lewis attacks oil and gas industry on first day on the job as NDP leader

BREAKING: Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to resign

Canada’s Arctic build-up fuels new generation of defence contractors

Alberta forecasted to lead Canada’s economy in 2026 despite global instability

Alberta introduces bill to cut red tape and boost interprovincial trade

Features

'OH THE HUMANITY!': Decades before the Hindenburg disaster, Calgary had brush with dirigible disaster

IN DEPTH: Is MAiD replacing palliative care in Canada?