https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/group-announces-strategy-to-topple-indian-prime-minister-as-thousands-vote-in-edmonton-khalistan-independence-referendum/77993 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-19/ndeh711f/Image-2026-10-19-at-1.12-PM.jpeg Sikhs voting in the Sikhs for Justice Khalistan independence referendum outside the Alberta Legislature Building. westernstandard en 2026-10-19T19:42:17.644Z Group announces strategy to 'topple' Indian prime minister, as thousands vote in Edmonton Khalistan independence referendum Khalistan, Khalistani, Khalistani independence, Khalistani referendum, Khalistani referendum edmonton, Khalistan edmonton, SFJ, Sikhs for Justice Edmonton, Sikhs for Justice, Cockroach Janta Party, CJP India, Indian Prime Minister, SFJ Modi, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/nemeth-ottawas-leaked-eu-deal-strangles-albertas-resources-and-sovereignty-with-regulations/77990 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-19/gz129o0m/IMAGE-canada-eu-alberta-editorial.webp Carney's EU Deal westernstandard en 2026-10-19T18:30:00.000Z NEMETH: Ottawa’s leaked EU deal strangles Alberta’s resources and sovereignty with regulations Opinion, Alberta, Oil, European Union, Sovereignty, Independence, Opinion, Opinion Column, EU Associate Membership, EU Deal https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/calgary-opera-removes-singer-after-palestinian-flag-display-performer-says-he-has-no-regrets/77991 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-19/xa62yk7o/Theatrical-Fortress-with-Palestinian-Flag.png Calgary Opera has removed a singer from its production of Tosca after he displayed a Palestinian flag during the opening-night curtain call. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-19/f41p7cq8/Screenshot-2026-10-18-at-8.53.58-AM-1043x1536.webp https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-19/49prorr9/Screenshot-2026-10-18-at-8.53.41-AM-1043x1536.webp westernstandard en 2026-10-19T18:24:04.987Z Calgary Opera removes singer after Palestinian flag display, performer says he has 'no regrets' Alberta, News, Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Palestine, palestine flag, viral video, Calgary Opera, Tosca, Gabriel Sanchez-Ortega, McPhee Artist Development, Calgary Opera Association https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-peel-police-charge-10-in-violent-gta-carjacking-network/77983 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-19/yo1cm0dp/charged.jpg 10 people were arrested. westernstandard en 2026-10-19T18:04:29.480Z WATCH: Peel police charge 10 in violent GTA carjacking network News, Watch, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Crime, Public Safety, Peel Police https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/yea-though-i-walk-veteran-priest-in-wainwright-offers-comfort-hope-after-deadly-base-fire/77963 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-19/e7nmnjq6/IMG5136.HEIC Fr. Fred Matthews (left) and Rev. Gordon Hills (right) at St. Thomas Anglican Church in Wainwright, AB westernstandard en 2026-10-19T17:44:13.961Z 'YEA, THOUGH I WALK': Veteran priest in Wainwright offers comfort, hope after deadly base fire Alberta, News, Canadian, Abpoli, Wainwright Ab, Christianity, Spirituality, Town Of Wainwright, CFB Wainwright, St Thomas Anglican Church, Mourning, Fr. Fred Matthews https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/calgary-pastor-derek-reimer-found-guilty-in-drag-storytime-protest-retrial/77985 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-26/k8aaf3df/westernstandard2025-11-27v9ilxz1wwesternstandard2024-10-07dg6ja8oeScreen-Shot-2024-10-07-at-4.15.44-PM.avif Pastor Derek Reimer https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/ca/eca5b96c-d3cf-11ed-914d-e3440e02e6aa/642da39882758.image.png Pastor Derek Reimer got arrested again.  westernstandard en 2026-10-19T17:34:39.668Z Calgary pastor Derek Reimer found guilty in drag storytime protest retrial Alberta, News, Calgary, Yyc, Calgary Public Library, Drag Queens, Alain Hepner, The Crown, Calgary pastor Derek Reimer, Derek Reimer drag queen protest, Derek Reimer hearing, Reading with Royalty, Justice Nancy Carruthers https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/giesbrecht-is-wab-kinew-a-denialist/77984 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-19/i2iz1e2f/TMM-EP-347cropped-Berens-River-canoe-scaled-1-2048x1055.jpeg Reverend Thompson Ferrier of Brandon Indian Residential School transporting indigenous students from Berens River to Brandon in 1904. westernstandard en 2026-10-19T17:30:00.000Z GIESBRECHT: Is Wab Kinew a denialist? Opinion, Manitoba, Wab Kinew, Indian Residential Schools, Opinion, Opinion Column, Indian Residential School denialism, Brandon Indian Residential School https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/former-journalist-admits-to-vandalizing-edmonton-ukrainian-memorials/77986 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-19/df9ufchd/635955c22df5d_image.jpg westernstandard en 2026-10-19T17:26:48.847Z Former journalist admits to vandalizing Edmonton Ukrainian memorials Duncan Kinney, Ukrainian Youth Complex Edmonton, Edmonton ukrainian youth complex, Edmonton Shukhevych statue, Roman Shukahevych statue https://www.westernstandard.news/news/king-charles-iii-mourns-canadian-soldiers-killed-in-cfb-wainwright-disaster/77988 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-12-25/xuh8pom9/Screenshot-2025-12-25-at-8.54.23-AM.png King Charles III westernstandard en 2026-10-19T17:24:31.893Z King Charles III mourns Canadian soldiers killed in CFB Wainwright disaster News, Canadian, Alberta, International, House Of Commons, Canadian Armed Forces, Canadian Military, King Charles Iii, Queen Camilla, Abpol, King Charles, Cdnpol, Canadian Military Base, CFB Wainwright, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry https://www.westernstandard.news/news/frances-widdowson-seeks-university-records-in-legal-fight-over-lethbridge-campus-ban/77989 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-10/3jq5l14n/Heading-2.webp Dr. Frances Widdowson at the University of Lethbridge westernstandard en 2026-10-19T17:23:58.158Z Frances Widdowson seeks university records in legal fight over Lethbridge campus ban News, Alberta, Abpoli, University Of Lethbridge, Chris Fleury, Jccf, Frances Widdowson https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/albertans-expected-to-flood-polls-for-historic-referendum-day/77970 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-19/zymbfyck/IMG1781.JPG A mock setup of an Alberta referendum voting station. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-19/xv5c2orc/IMG1788.jpeg The ballots for Alberta's ten referendum questions. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-19/tg6qu9v9/IMG1796.JPG Elections Alberta "I voted" stickers. westernstandard en 2026-10-19T16:49:47.924Z Albertans expected to flood polls for 'historic' referendum day Alberta referendum, Elections Alberta, Alberta immigration referendum, Alberta separation referendum, Alberta independence, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists https://www.westernstandard.news/news/one-dead-three-seriously-injured-in-wrong-way-crash-on-coquihalla-highway-near-merritt/77987 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-19/i3mshsfd/Screenshot-2026-10-19-at-10.42.07-AM.png A black Toyota Tacoma and a white Toyota Rav 4 that were heavily damaged after a head-on collision on Highway #5 westernstandard en 2026-10-19T16:45:52.951Z One dead, three seriously injured in wrong-way crash on Coquihalla Highway near Merritt News, BC, Bcpoli, Merritt, Bc Highway Patrol, Coquihalla Highway https://www.westernstandard.news/international/france-considers-curfews-after-widespread-riots-leave-thousands-arrested-pm-blames-ultra-left-groups/77978 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-19/wyebgmzp/France-Protest-Riot-Photo-Collage.png France is considering localized curfews after a weekend of widespread riots, looting and clashes with police left approximately 2,400 people arrested. westernstandard en 2026-10-19T16:29:40.422Z France considers curfews after widespread riots leave thousands arrested, PM blames 'ultra-left' groups International, News, Watch, Donald Trump, Yellow Vests Movement, viral on social media, French President Emmanuel Macron, viral video, France riots, France Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, The Federation of Trade and Retail, Interios Minister Laurent Nunez, Sciences Po University, The Louvre https://www.westernstandard.news/news/jon-alberta-patriot-faces-insults-at-forever-canadian-rally-as-councillor-condemns-hostility-from-federalists/77981 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-19/c9pa7duv/Heading-4.webp Sylvan Lake town councillor Taylor “Teej” Johannesson (left) and Jon Alberta Patriot. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-19/t932or7t/Screenshot_2026_10_19_at_9_58_14_AM.webp Mr. Canada at the Forever Canadian rally in Edmonton on October 18. 2026. westernstandard en 2026-10-19T16:23:25.973Z Jon Alberta Patriot faces insults at Forever Canadian rally as councillor condemns hostility from federalists News, Alberta, Canadian, Abpoli, Cdnpoli, Sylvan Lake, Abpol, Alberta Independence, Cdnpol, Sylvan Lake Councillor, Alberta independence movement, Taylor "Teej" Johannesson, forever canadian, jon alberta patriot, Mr. Canada https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/poilievre-recounts-meeting-fallen-wainwright-soldier-months-before-deadly-fire/77982 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-19/vcxj1tuf/Pte.-Shaun-Farrell-Pte.-Aidan-Goulding-Sgt.-Morgan-Wong-and-Pte.-Hayden-Lykkemark-.jpeg (Left to right) Pte. Shaun Farrell, Pte. Aidan Goulding, Sgt. Morgan Wong and Pte. Hayden Lykkemark westernstandard en 2026-10-19T16:14:27.920Z Poilievre recounts meeting fallen Wainwright soldier months before deadly fire Poilievre, Pierre Poilievre, Alberta, CFB Wainwright, fire, tragic fire, deadly fire, 4 soldiers https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/eby-pleads-with-green-voters-to-switch-sides-as-final-voting-day-looms/77965 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-14/fyvk8za5/IMAGE-eby-editorial-16x9.webp BC Premier David Eby arrives for a speech at the Union of BC Municipalities convention in Vancouver, Sept. 18, 2026. Mayors and councillors pleaded with him not to call a provincial election as their four-year terms come to an end, and days later he did. westernstandard en 2026-10-19T14:57:39.139Z Eby pleads with Green voters to switch sides as final voting day looms BC, News, David Eby, Bc Ndp, Bc Green Party, Bc Greens, Lorne Doerkson, BC Conservative, OneBC, Emily Lowan, BC Election 2026, 2026 BC election https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/a-recap-of-the-weekends-most-meaningful-and-interesting-bc-civic-election-results/77967 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-19/zc50vdnf/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-19-2026-065658-AM.png Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto, Vancouver Mayor Pete Fry and Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum (from left) are depicted in a stylized illustration. westernstandard en 2026-10-19T14:57:13.969Z A recap of the weekend's most meaningful (and interesting) BC civic election results BC, News, Bc, Vancouver, Bcpoli, Civic Election, Prince George, Kelowna, Kamloops, Brenda Locke, Marianne Alto, Bike Lanes, City Of Victoria, Penticton, Doug Mccallum, Municipal Elections, Pete Fry, Dan Ashton, Daniel Fontaine, Mike Hurley, Rob Howard https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canada-pension-plan-holds-95-billion-in-alberta-linked-stocks-ahead-of-independence-referendum/77968 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-04-25/p1n2tze9/assemblee-legislative-leg-alberta-politique-drapeau.jpg Alberta Legislature westernstandard en 2026-10-19T14:17:08.720Z Canada Pension Plan holds $9.5 billion in Alberta-linked stocks ahead of independence referendum News, Alberta, Canadian, Abpoli, Cdnpoli, Ableg, Canada Pension Plan, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/marriott-whats-next-after-the-alberta-referendum/77966 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-19/35ws71oi/IMAGE-prairie-crossroads.webp October 19 Referendum, Option 1 or Option 2 westernstandard en 2026-10-19T12:34:04.958Z MARRIOTT: What’s next after the Alberta referendum Opinion, Independence, Opinion, Opinion Column, Alberta referendum, October 19 Referendum https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/rubenstein-voting-no-on-question-ten-in-the-alberta-referendum-means-saying-no-to-the-other-nine-too/77964 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-19/itqsjg2o/IMAGE-alberta-referendum-october-19.webp Alberta October 19 Referendum westernstandard en 2026-10-19T11:31:18.926Z RUBENSTEIN: Voting ‘no’ on question ten in the Alberta referendum means saying ‘no’ to the other nine, too Opinion, Independence, Opinion, Western, Opinion Column, Alberta referendum, October 19 Referendum https://www.westernstandard.news/news/local-leaders-show-support-for-families-highlight-heroic-efforts-of-first-responders-in-wainwright/77962 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-19/03zxely2/Screenshot-2026-10-18-at-6.00.04-pm.png Battle River-Crowfoot MP Pierre Poilievre address the media at Wainwright town hall after a deadly incident occurred at CFB Wainwright westernstandard en 2026-10-19T00:28:28.343Z Local leaders show support for families, highlight heroic efforts of first responders in Wainwright News, Alberta, Canadian, Canadian Armed Forces, Dane Lloyd, Damien Kurek, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, Town Of Wainwright, CFB Wainwright, Bruce Pugh https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/alberta-hospitals-return-to-regular-operations-after-cfb-wainwright-training-tragedy/77961 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-18/1xujavwj/HU7hepybIAAbTAm.jpeg The Wainwright Health Centre was apparently overrun after a mass casualty event following an accident during a live fire drill at CFB Wainwright westernstandard en 2026-10-19T00:10:58.966Z Alberta hospitals return to regular operations after CFB Wainwright training tragedy CFB Wainwright, CFB Wainwright tragedy, CFB Wainwright incident, Canadian military incident, Alberta military incident , Acute Care Alberta, Edmonton hospital, Calagry hospital , Red Deer hospital, Wainwright hospital, Wainwright health centre, Danielle Smith, Canadian military https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/breaking-identities-of-four-armed-forces-members-killed-in-cfb-wainwright-released-19-soldiers-in-critical-condition/77960 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-18/dj02e9pd/Screenshot-2026-10-18-at-4.11.47-PM.jpeg Premier Danielle Smith, Canadian Minister of National Defense David McGuinty and Major-General L.W. Rutland speaking to reporters. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-18/zpocx8bd/Untitled-design.png Pvt. Shaun Farrell and Pvt. Aiden Goulding, both of whom died following an incident at CFB Wainwright. westernstandard en 2026-10-18T23:33:29.456Z UPDATED: Identities of four Armed Forces members killed in CFB Wainwright released; 19 soldiers in critical condition CFB Wainwright, Canadian Armed Forces, CFB wainwright incident , Alberta army incident, Canadian army incident , CFB Wainwright fire https://www.westernstandard.news/news/red-dawn-wainwright-bartender-describes-eerie-sight-of-soldiers-parachuting-into-town/77959 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-18/1xujavwj/HU7hepybIAAbTAm.jpeg The Wainwright Health Centre was apparently overrun after a mass casualty event following an accident during a live fire drill at CFB Wainwright westernstandard en 2026-10-18T20:56:27.571Z 'RED DAWN': Wainwright bartender describes eerie sight of soldiers parachuting into town News, Alberta, Canadian, Abpoli, Canadian Armed Forces, Explosion, Wainwright, Accident, Wainwright Ab, Gas Explosion, CFB Wainwright https://www.westernstandard.news/news/dont-read-on-an-empty-stomach-nine-canadian-invented-eats-and-drinks/77846 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-15/6ax4ckvt/913a0b9b-d994-4d62-9cd1-44df32cc9d35-1.png Canadian foods https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-15/uknegnwm/7bf914c6-3d4d-409d-8199-e5b67efe48fb.png Coffee Crisp https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-15/mght93cc/default.avif Canada Dry Ginger Ale https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-15/a3ffinp2/images-2.jpg Walter Chell, Bloody Caesar, as displayed at the Westin Hotel, Calgary https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-15/jvse6z3m/default-1.avif Previous owner of original McIntosh apple orchard, Gerd Skof, shows off a McIntosh apple from a tree that is descended from the original tree, which fell down more than a century ago. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-15/qqpu2zqc/tapping-a-maple-tree.webp Harvester taps maple syrup tree https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-15/1ovfuk5m/default.jpg Nanaimo Bar https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-15/4sxpn6s0/Screenshot_2026_10_15_at_1_24_17_PM.png Joyce Hardcastle, 1987 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-15/z0uieivu/8598bf28-2975-4ae1-ba79-30c8175abf22.png Hungry yet? Hawaiian pizza https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-15/ey3n2y34/fe73f227-0e4c-426c-979d-e4c7bd4fbb14.png ginger beef https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-15/r45tw215/287f0d49-a2dc-4823-aa6a-ce0f8c27f673.png poutine westernstandard en 2026-10-18T20:00:00.000Z DON'T READ ON AN EMPTY STOMACH: Nine Canadian-invented eats and drinks News, Canadian, Features, Poutine, Maple Syrup, Bloody Caesar invented at Calgary Westin, canadian foods, mcintosh apple, coffee crisps, canadian culinary history, nanaimo bars, hawaiian pizza, ginger beef https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/alberta-referendum-voter-turnout-reaches-43-ahead-of-election-day/77958 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-22/gxbxbsy2/IMG1772.JPG An Elections Alberta voting location sign at a mock demonstration of a referendum polling station. westernstandard en 2026-10-18T19:52:47.939Z Alberta referendum voter turnout reaches 43% ahead of voting day Alberta referendum, Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Elections Alberta, Alberta referendum voter turnout, Alberta voters, Alberta politics https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-what-does-alberta-do-after-the-referendum/77957 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-18/vz2q5v0b/CMS-Template-2026-10-18T123837.780.jpg What comes after the vote? westernstandard en 2026-10-18T19:45:00.000Z WATCH: What does Alberta do after the referendum? Watch, Opinion, Podcast, Nation of People Podcast https://www.westernstandard.news/news/consumer-groups-warn-airlines-could-choose-their-own-complaint-adjudicators-under-federal-bill/77880 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-20/2df59dfv/62cc95ffc61af_image.png Air Canada, WestJet westernstandard en 2026-10-18T19:00:00.000Z Consumer groups warn airlines could choose their own complaint adjudicators under federal bill News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Canadian Transportation Agency, Canadian Automobile Association, Bill C-31 https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/all-four-conservative-floor-crossers-could-retain-seats-as-liberals/77956 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-18/rpmk6bjv/floor-crossers.jpeg (left to right: MPs Chris D'entremont, Matt Jeneroux, Michael Ma, Marilyn Gladu) westernstandard en 2026-10-18T18:19:31.956Z All four Conservative floor-crossers could retain seats as Liberals Marilyn Gladu, Matt Jeneroux, Chris D'entremont, Michael Ma, Floor crossers, floor crossing, CPC, Liberals, Conservatives, Tories, 338 Canada https://www.westernstandard.news/news/breaking-first-fallen-soldier-from-wainwright-identified/77955 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-18/x1abczu5/Screenshot-2026-10-18-at-12.03.04-PM.png Shaun Farrell https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-18/wgqzazdt/Screenshot-2026-10-18-at-11.59.13-AM.png Shaun Farrell https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-18/narvlpir/Screenshot-2026-10-18-at-12.01.24-PM.png CFB Wainwright https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-18/p57t9g7z/Screenshot-2026-10-18-at-12.17.18-PM.png Sign warning of a natural gas pipeline at CFB Wainwright westernstandard en 2026-10-18T18:14:46.410Z First fallen soldier from Wainwright identified News, Alberta, Canadian, Abpoli, Cdnpoli, Danielle Smith, Mark Carney, CFB Wainwright, Shaun Farrell https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-offers-1000-satellite-internet-rebate-to-10000-rural-households/77810 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2023-11/bf67ee11-081b-4a31-996c-02ff5c56bf13/IMG_2031.jpeg Starlink satellites ready for deployment. westernstandard en 2026-10-18T18:00:00.000Z Alberta offers $1,000 satellite internet rebate to 10,000 rural households News, Alberta, Abpoli, Nate Glubish, Ableg, Rural Municipalities Of Alberta, satellite internet, Alberta Satellite Rebate Program https://www.westernstandard.news/news/if-low-income-canadians-are-earning-more-why-are-food-banks-busier-than-ever/77833 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-14/ujgr26u4/e4cca3dd-cde7-44d5-9f39-7ce0e62a11ad.png Food bank lineup westernstandard en 2026-10-18T17:00:00.000Z If low-income Canadians are earning more, why are food banks busier than ever? News, Canadian, Food Banks, Food Banks Canada, #cdnpoli, Food Professor, low income earners canada, agri-food lab at Dalhousie University https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/carney-calls-wainwright-fire-one-of-canadas-worst-peacetime-military-tragedies/77954 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-18/ggmo6lbb/Carney.png Carney address media on CFB Wainwright fire westernstandard en 2026-10-18T16:48:00.214Z WATCH: Carney calls 'violent' Wainwright fire one of Canada's worst peacetime military tragedies Carney, Mark Carney, CFB Wainwright, Wainwright, fire, tragedy, tragedies, CFB, Canadian Armed Forces, Forces base https://www.westernstandard.news/news/records-show-trudeau-appointed-islamophobia-representative-assisted-crown-prosecutors-in-criminal-cases/77836 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/08/a08f0400-9e6b-11ed-9d71-b34e78d99bfd/63d41059e175a.image.jpg Amira Elghawaby westernstandard en 2026-10-18T16:00:00.000Z Records show Trudeau-appointed Islamophobia representative assisted Crown prosecutors in criminal cases News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Sean Fraser, Canadian Heritage, Hate Crimes, National Council Of Canadian Muslims, Amira Elghawaby, Toronto Central Crown Attorney's Office https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-the-ideas-that-shaped-nation-of-people/77953 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-18/w4tuox3j/CMS-Template-2026-10-17T222337.400.jpg The journey so far westernstandard en 2026-10-18T16:00:00.000Z WATCH: The ideas that shaped Nation of People Watch, Opinion, Podcast, Western Alienation, Nation of People Podcast, participatory democracy https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/drover-sims-ebys-tax-hike-punishes-british-columbians/77947 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-16/r363n6wn/IMAGE-eby-tax-hike-editorial.webp David Eby's Tax Hike westernstandard en 2026-10-18T15:30:00.000Z DROVER / SIMS: Eby’s tax hike punishes British Columbians Opinion, David Eby, British Columbia, Bc Ndp, Wealth Tax, Opinion, Opinion Column, 2026 BC election, High Income Earners https://www.westernstandard.news/news/quebec-man-ticketed-again-for-anti-abortion-signs-after-city-drops-first-charge/77809 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-13/ag0j04nr/Screenshot-2026-10-13-at-12.09.09-PM.png Brian Jenkins westernstandard en 2026-10-18T15:00:00.000Z Quebec man ticketed again for anti-abortion signs after city drops first charge News, Quebec, Cdnpoli, Jccf, Sherbrooke, 40 Days For Life, Oliver Séguin, Brian Jenkins https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/loy-downplaying-canadas-role-in-the-war-of-1812-isnt-owning-the-libs-its-wilful-historical-ignorance/77845 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-14/j98b8evn/HUh8wDeWYAEZVXF.jpeg A statue of Major-General Sir Issac Brock that Prime Minister Mark Carney keeps on his desk. westernstandard en 2026-10-18T14:30:00.000Z LOY: Downplaying Canada's role in the War of 1812 isn't 'owning the libs' — it's wilful historical ignorance Opinion, The National Post, Opinion, Toryism, Canadian History, Opinion Column, War Of 1812, Terry Newman, Canadian Conservatives, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Battle of Queenston Heights, Canadian loyalism, Canadian military history, Honouring Canadian History, Major-General Sir Issac Brock https://www.westernstandard.news/news/first-nations-face-crime-and-policing-crisis-as-senate-considers-new-rcmp-powers/77831 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/13/113f64ac-5a1c-5c7a-a2ac-e6ac46eb5d4a/622a1e7ce2439.image.jpg RCMP westernstandard en 2026-10-18T14:00:00.000Z First Nations face crime and policing crisis as Senate considers new RCMP powers News, Canadian, Rcmp, Cdnpoli, First Nations, Department Of Public Safety, Sen. Mary Jane McCallum, First Nations Lands Advisory Board https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/ws-its-over-canada/77867 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-15/ytm5erfn/IMAGE-its-over-canada.webp Donald Trump, Mark Carney, and Klaus Schwab westernstandard en 2026-10-18T13:30:00.000Z WS: It’s over, Canada Opinion, Canada, Donald Trump, Klaus Schwab, Mark Carney, Opinion, Opinion Column, Internal Failures, External Forces https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/albers-the-alberta-referendums-false-binary/77945 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/hhxniwyp/IMAGE-alberta-referendum-v3.webp Alberta Referendum westernstandard en 2026-10-18T12:30:00.000Z ALBERS: The Alberta referendum's false binary Opinion, Confederation, Independence, Opinion, Federalism, Opinion Column, Alberta referendum, October 19 Referendum https://www.westernstandard.news/news/federal-government-ordered-to-pay-christian-employee-5000-over-covid-19-vaccine-suspension/77796 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-10/2bpkxnox/judge-holding-gavel-in-courtroom.jpg Gavel westernstandard en 2026-10-18T12:00:00.000Z Federal government ordered to pay Christian employee $5,000 over COVID-19 vaccine suspension News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Department Of Employment, COVID-19, Michelle Tati, Adrian Bieniasiewicz https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/thomas-police-use-of-cellphone-jammers-raises-many-concerns/77905 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-16/z7lno2uw/IMAGE-police-cellphone-jamming-cell-bars.webp Police jamming cellphones westernstandard en 2026-10-18T11:30:00.000Z THOMAS: Police use of cellphone jammers raises many concerns Opinion, Rcmp, Department Of Industry, Cellphones, Local Police, Opinion, Opinion Column, Jamming cell phones https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/fatalities-confirmed-after-fire-at-cfb-wainwright/77952 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-18/l69ason6/LAV-Firing-Resized.jpg CFB Wainwright westernstandard en 2026-10-18T05:10:34.059Z UPDATED: Seven reported killed, dozens wounded after disaster at CFB Wainwright CFD Wainwright, fire, tragedy, alberta, fire fighters, injuries, fatalities, military base https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/alberta-independence-supporters-vow-to-keep-fighting-after-referendum/77951 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-18/1u8hoetk/IMG2311.HEIC Keith Wilson, Tanya Clemens and other Alberta independence advocates gathered to speak at the Let Alberta Decide rally in Edmonton. westernstandard en 2026-10-18T02:36:28.371Z Alberta independence supporters vow to keep fighting after referendum Alberta referendum, Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatists, Alberta separatist, Keith Wilson, Cory Morgan, Let Alberta Decide, Alberta Prosperity Project, Stay Free Alberta, Alberta politics, Tanya Clemens, Sean Strickland