https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-launches-canadas-first-watercraft-dip-tank-to-fight-invasive-mussels/76419 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-27/mck6ecqa/Screenshot-2026-08-27-at-1.50.30-PM.png Alberta launches Canada’s first watercraft dip tank to fight invasive mussels westernstandard en 2026-08-29T20:00:00.000Z Alberta launches Canada’s first watercraft dip tank to fight invasive mussels News, Alberta, Abpoli, Ableg, Eric Bouchard, Justin Wright, Grant Hunter, Alberta Zeebra Mussels, Alberta Irrigation District Association https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/tariffs-impact-on-home-sales-yet-to-be-determined/76417 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-04/76169573-115e-4ce7-84b5-c638baed65b7/Selling_up__moving_on.jpg First-time home buyers westernstandard en 2026-08-29T20:00:00.000Z Tariffs impact on home sales yet to be determined Canadian, News, First-time home buyers, Canadian hime markets, tariffs impact on home sales, Micky Khaneka https://www.westernstandard.news/news/parks-canada-ceo-gets-army-band-chrétien-farewell-after-jasper-fire/76410 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-27/5cal1o5f/Screenshot-2026-08-27-at-12.35.13-PM.png Parks Canada CEO Ron Hallman westernstandard en 2026-08-29T19:00:00.000Z Parks Canada CEO gets Army band, Chrétien farewell after Jasper fire News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Steven Guilbeault, Jean Chretien, Parks Canada, Sheila Copps, David Anderson, Jasper Wildfire, Ron Hallman, Mountain Pine Beetle, Canadian Armed Forces band, Dan Hays, Sen. Karen Sorensen https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/breaking-eby-drops-the-writ-for-findlays-abbotsford-mission-by-election/76481 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-29/gx6vic98/image-19.jpg Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay and Premier David Eby. Findlay is expected to run in Abbotsford-Mission after Reann Gasper resigned the seat. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-29/g9ioktqq/PamAlexisBCNDP.png Pam Alexis was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2020 British Columbia general election as a BC NDP candidate. In the 2024 British Columbia general election, Alexis was defeated in her bid for reelection by Reann Gasper. westernstandard en 2026-08-29T18:32:17.654Z BREAKING: Eby drops the writ for Findlay’s Abbotsford-Mission by-election BC, News, David Eby, Elections Bc, Bc Green Party, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Jas Johal, Pam Alexis, BC NDP Premier David Eby, reann gasper, BC Elections, by-election, OneBC, 2026 by-elections, Randy Hawes, Abbotsford-M https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/watch-smith-explains-nationalist-frustrations-by-comparing-us-tariffs-to-trudeau-era-in-alberta/76480 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-22/jfvqqqo7/IMG1240.jpeg Premier Danielle Smith addressing Albertans and introducing a referendum question on Alberta remaining in Canada. westernstandard en 2026-08-29T18:16:16.668Z WATCH: Smith explains nationalist frustrations by comparing U.S. tariffs to Trudeau-era in Alberta Danielle Smith, Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Let Alberta Decide, Stay Free Alberta, Forever Canadian, Alberta referendum, Canada trade war, US trade war, US tariffs, Canada tariffs, Trump tariffs https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ottawa-mandates-canadian-materials-for-costly-24-sussex-renovation/76236 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-26/zv4s27jg/24-Sussex.jpg 24 Sussex Drive westernstandard en 2026-08-29T18:00:00.000Z Ottawa mandates Canadian materials for costly 24 Sussex renovation News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Stephen Harper, Department Of Public Works, 24 Sussex Drive, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada https://www.westernstandard.news/news/petition-calls-on-carney-government-to-restore-37-billion-google-tax/76402 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-25/0lzdcpji/Carney-presser-2026-06-25.jpeg Mark Carney speaking to reporters at press gallery building. westernstandard en 2026-08-29T17:00:00.000Z Petition calls on Carney government to restore $3.7 billion Google tax News, Canadian, Donald Trump, Cdnpoli, Dominic Leblanc, Adam Chambers, Mark Carney, Digital Services Tax, Petition E-7664, Gabriel Ste-Marie https://www.westernstandard.news/news/caf-suicide-rates-show-no-significant-overall-increase/76333 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-05/yayc249l/NTI5NzElXGnS04XwyAHqEvM-canadian-flag-on-military-uniformmaple-leaf-on-walllandscape1000x700.jpg Canadian Armed Forces westernstandard en 2026-08-29T16:00:00.000Z CAF suicide rates show no significant overall increase News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Suicide, Veterans Affairs Canada, Canadian Armed Forces. https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/aubut-canadas-house-of-mirrors-decentralization-is-canadas-only-path-forward/76476 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/xqhzq9q7/Screenshot-2026-08-28-at-1.09.41-PM.webp Lumberjack smashing a mirror westernstandard en 2026-08-29T15:30:00.000Z AUBUT: Canada’s ‘House of Mirrors’ — decentralization is Canada’s only path forward Opinion, Provinces, Opinion, Decentralization, Opinion Column, recall laws, government reform https://www.westernstandard.news/news/liberals-say-no-mandatory-national-digital-id-planned-despite-billions-spent-on-digital-systems/76235 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-10-16/q593i2qs/image.webp Digital ID westernstandard en 2026-08-29T15:00:00.000Z Liberals say no mandatory national digital ID planned despite billions spent on digital systems News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Department Of Employment, Leslyln Lewis, Digital Id https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/brulotte-dont-trade-washington-for-beijing/76355 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-26/75fp2pc0/GSxhOgsakAESxhQ.jpg China President Xi Jinping westernstandard en 2026-08-29T14:30:00.000Z BRULOTTE: Don’t trade Washington for Beijing Opinion, Canada, China, Usa, International Trade, Mark Carney, Tariffs, Opinion, Opinion Column, Trade War, Canada US trade war, Canada China trade https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ai-now-writes-a-third-of-the-internets-new-content/76291 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-25/eyiw0bk1/4f1d601a-9733-4cec-ad16-bc34d3216558.png Robot, writing westernstandard en 2026-08-29T14:00:00.000Z AI now writes a third of the internet's new content News, International, Ai, Artificial Intelligence, ai 2026, AI writing, Pew Research Center, ai writting on webpages https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/robson-canadian-youtuber-runs-drug-and-migrant-smuggling-network-while-rcmp-turns-a-blind-eye/76433 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/6qv7npy1/JerandoHicham.webp Hicham Jerando westernstandard en 2026-08-29T13:30:00.000Z ROBSON: Canadian YouTuber runs drug and migrant-smuggling network while RCMP turns a blind eye Opinion, Rcmp, Turkey, Drug Trafficking, Youtube, Opinion, Opinion Column, Hicham Jerando, morocco, Narcotics Trade, Migrant Smuggling https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/rubenstein-does-islam-require-face-coverings-for-its-women/76360 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-26/48arf0l7/Screenshot-2026-08-26-at-12.58.26-PM.webp Two Afghan women wearing the mandatory burqa. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-26/fnyfplfg/RUBENSTEIN-Muslim-women.webp Muslim Women https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-26/lth96bvb/Screenshot-2026-08-26-at-12.58.26-PM.webp Two Afghan women wearing the mandatory burqa. westernstandard en 2026-08-29T12:30:00.000Z RUBENSTEIN: Does Islam require face coverings for its women? Opinion, Islam, Hijab, Opinion, Opinion Column, Quran, burqa ban, niqab ban, face veils https://www.westernstandard.news/news/employment-department-spent-nearly-1-billion-on-consultants-despite-carney-cut-pledge/76231 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-25/r09p0h5h/82b17219-af97-4b29-8983-080833df7dd3.png Money rain on Parliament Hill westernstandard en 2026-08-29T12:00:00.000Z Employment department spent nearly $1 billion on consultants despite Carney cut pledge News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Department Of Employment, Mark Carney, Consultants https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/fletcher-bcs-anti-ndp-coalition-tradition-endures-for-a-reason/76472 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/z2fyj7mk/Findlay-Kealy-peace-APR4.26.FB.webp Campaigning for the BC Conservative leadership in April 2026, Kerry-Lynne Findlay meets with Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy at the aging Taylor Bridge across the Peace River. Kealy sits as an independent, along with an increasing number of MLAs who have rejected Findlay’s leadership. westernstandard en 2026-08-29T11:30:00.000Z FLETCHER: BC’s anti-NDP coalition tradition endures for a reason Opinion, Bc, West Coast, Bc Conservatives, Bc Ndp, Opinion, Opinion Column, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, revolt https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/vancouver-strathcona-mla-joan-phillip-dies-at-74/76479 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-29/y0qx5pxb/philliphero16x9.jpg Vancouver-Strathcona NDP MLA Joan Phillip, also known as Amshen, who died Friday at 74. westernstandard en 2026-08-29T01:42:29.185Z Vancouver-Strathcona MLA Joan Phillip dies at 74 BC, News, Bcpoli, David Eby, Niki Sharma, Penticton, Dan George, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Union of BC Indian Chiefs, Joan Phillip, Penticton Indian Band https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/breaking-findlays-executive-director-relieved-after-mailbox-standoff/76478 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-29/761j8ez1/image-18.jpg Elaine Allan, Conservative Electors Association advisory board vice-chair and the 2025 federal Conservative candidate in Vancouver Centre. westernstandard en 2026-08-29T00:04:46.966Z Findlay’s executive director relieved after mailbox standoff BC, News, Personal Information, Aisha Estey, Angelo Isidorou, Personal Information Protection Act, Jas Johal, BC Conservative, Mauro Francis, Pavneet Singh, Elaine Allan, Philip Dippenaar https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/referendum-tpa-donation-roundup-independence-groups-rebound-while-forever-canadian-continues-reporting-zero-contributions/76469 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/58x60j1b/IMG1697.jpeg A Forever Canadian sign sitting outside of the campaign headquarters in Edmonton. westernstandard en 2026-08-28T20:41:31.335Z Referendum TPA donation roundup: Independence groups rebound while Forever Canadian continues reporting zero contributions Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Forever Canadian, Let Alberta Decide, Stay Free Alberta, Alberta Prosperity Project, Alberta's Voice, Alberta referendum, Alberta politics, Thomas Lukaszuk https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canada-post-loses-277-million-in-second-quarter-despite-parcel-revenue-growth/76475 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-11-18/oz6bag6n/Screenshot-2024-11-18-at-1.53.22-PM.png Canada Post recorded a $277-million pre-tax loss in the second quarter of 2026 despite growing parcel revenue and lowering its operating costs. westernstandard en 2026-08-28T20:26:13.010Z Canada Post loses $277 million in second quarter despite parcel revenue growth News, Canadian, Canada Post, Mail, The Canadian Press, Canadian Union Of Postal Workers, mail delivery https://www.westernstandard.news/news/milton-man-charged-in-gta-human-trafficking-probe/76473 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/phpydchl/ng.jpg Terrell Trench was arrested Wednesday by the Toronto Police Service westernstandard en 2026-08-28T20:18:37.552Z Milton man charged in GTA human trafficking probe News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Crime, Public Safety, Human Trafficking, Toronto Police https://www.westernstandard.news/news/police-watchdog-confirms-armed-suspect-in-edworthy-park-shootout-died-from-self-inflicted-gunshot/76474 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/z7t2fl36/IMG_0446.webp Calgary Police at Edworthy Park on August 10, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-08-28T20:17:39.133Z Police watchdog confirms armed suspect in Edworthy Park shootout died from self-inflicted gunshot News, Calgary, Alberta, Yyc, Crime, Asirt, Alberta Serious Incident Response Team, Calgary Police, Crime In Alberta, Calgary Police Service (CPS), Edworthy Park, crime in calgary https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/wenzel-canadas-provincial-trade-barriers-are-hurting-canadians-more-than-trumps-tariffs/76379 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-02-19/l8cij7aq/Lumber.png Lumber truck westernstandard en 2026-08-28T20:01:57.648Z WENZEL: Canada’s provincial trade barriers are hurting Canadians more than Trump’s tariffs Opinion, Ottawa, Alberta, Federal Government, Free Trade, Interprovincial Trade, Opinion, Home Building, Housing Starts, Opinion Column, Interprovincial Trade Barriers, 50% tariffs https://www.westernstandard.news/ontario/seven-career-colleges-received-385-million-in-osap-grants/76471 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/csuemtqq/osap.avif Students across Ontario have been protesting against OSAP cuts for years. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/d88ll8cj/college.avif Colleges and Universities Minister Nolan Quinn’s office said Queen’s Park will bring in more legislation this fall. westernstandard en 2026-08-28T20:01:15.117Z Seven career colleges received $385 million in OSAP grants Ontario, News, Canadian, Ontario, Education, Colleges, Canadian taxpayers, OSAP https://www.westernstandard.news/international/nasa-chief-proposes-moving-ai-data-centres-into-space/76467 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/s3yubux9/isaacman.webp NASA administrator Jared Isaacman. westernstandard en 2026-08-28T19:56:01.892Z NASA chief proposes moving AI data centres into space International, News, Nasa, Aerospace Sector, AI data centres, Data Centre, Space-based Data Centres https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-to-scrap-water-act-approvals-for-routine-farming-on-private-cropland/76470 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/5lxfeleb/cbradleyirrigation.webp Alberta farmers will soon be able to drain, ditch and fill certain temporary wetlands on private cropland without first obtaining provincial approval under the Water Act. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-13/5p3iznsi/Screenshot-2026-02-13-at-9.59.31-AM.webp Environment and Protected Areas Minister Grant Hunter. westernstandard en 2026-08-28T19:48:13.903Z Alberta to scrap Water Act approvals for routine farming on private cropland News, Alberta, Agriculture, Abpoli, Agriculture, Abpol, Alberta Farmers, Grant Hunter, Tara Sawyer, Water Act, Alberta Canola, Alberta Pulse Growers, Alberta-British Columbia Seed Growers Association https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-canada-is-heading-back-toward-a-1995-style-financial-crisis/76457 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/wscg934t/CMS-Template-2026-08-28T102950.586.jpg 10 lost years | Nation of People Podcast westernstandard en 2026-08-28T19:30:00.000Z WATCH: Canada is heading back toward a 1995-style financial crisis Watch, Opinion, Podcast, Justin Trudeau, Housing Crisis, Pierre Trudeau, Western, Canada Economy, Canada US trade, Canada debt https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/exclusive-ucp-calgary-shaw-candidate-looking-to-use-hr-background-to-help-residents-feel-heard/76454 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/0tx1xyun/FF9D847E-1992-412C-AF4A-AB0A1333CED8.jpeg Calgary-Shaw UCP candidate Mike Derry (left) posing for a photo with two constituents. westernstandard en 2026-08-28T19:14:57.089Z EXCLUSIVE: UCP Calgary-Shaw candidate looking to use HR background to help residents feel heard Calgary-Shaw, Calagry by-election, Calgary-Shaw by-election, UCP, Mike Derry , Alberta politics, Alberta government, Kyle Campbell https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/mueller-questioning-dei-targets-doesnt-make-you-a-bigot/76354 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-02-19/j0cjsk8z/62606832d5b3b_image.jpg My Pronouns White Board westernstandard en 2026-08-28T18:30:00.000Z MUELLER: Questioning DEI targets doesn’t make you a bigot Opinion, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Dei, Opinion, Opinion Column, Hiring Practices, diversity equity inclusion https://www.westernstandard.news/news/kenney-sparks-backlash-after-calling-red-ensign-remigration-video-fascist-fantasy/76465 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/jxn72wuc/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-28-2026-121032-PM.webp Former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has come under fire after he accused a Canadian nationalist and political commentator of using the Red Ensign to promote a “fascist fantasy,” sparking a debate over immigration and the use of Canadian symbols. westernstandard en 2026-08-28T18:18:01.393Z Kenney sparks backlash after calling Red Ensign remigration video ‘fascist fantasy’ News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Jason Kenney, Stephen Taylor, National Post, Maple Leaf, Cdnpol, Jeremy Mackenzie, Fascist, Red Ensigns, Canadian Red Ensign, Manning Centre For Building Democracy, Leger poll, Remigration, Second Sons of Canada, Chris Brunet, canadian nationalists, Fortissax https://www.westernstandard.news/news/justice-centre-warns-hamilton-mayor-police-over-efforts-to-block-domcon-conference/76466 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/kgi9o4ru/Screenshot-2026-08-28-at-12.03.42-PM.png Hamilton city hall westernstandard en 2026-08-28T18:07:53.739Z Justice Centre warns Hamilton mayor, police over efforts to block DomCon conference News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Jccf, City of Hamilton, Dominion Society of Canada, DomCom https://www.westernstandard.news/calgary/calgary-based-content-creator-dies-in-motorcycle-accident-clocked-going-over-200-kmh/76462 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/vad25u9e/HQ0CGx3WgAAZGrw.jpeg Calgary-based content creator Farooq Ahmad has died in a motorcycle accident westernstandard en 2026-08-28T18:00:00.553Z Calgary-based content creator dies in motorcycle accident, clocked going over 200 km/h Calgary, News, Calgary Police, Motorcycle Accident, Calgary accident, Farooq Ahmad, PUBG https://www.westernstandard.news/news/taxpayers-federation-calls-for-alberta-fuel-tax-cut-after-2-billion-surplus-forecast/76464 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/lis41zvv/Screenshot-2026-08-28-at-11.51.32-AM.png Kris Sims westernstandard en 2026-08-28T17:54:59.794Z Taxpayers federation calls for Alberta fuel tax cut after $2-billion surplus forecast News, Alberta, Abpoli, Ableg, Ctf, Kris Sims, Gas Tax https://www.westernstandard.news/news/st-albert-teen-fined-nearly-1400-after-electric-dirt-bike-crashes-into-suv/76463 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/zrefy05s/Screenshot-2026-08-28-at-11.44.07-AM.png St. Albert teen fined nearly $1,400 after electric dirt bike crashes into SUV https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/hct7jtqz/Screenshot-2026-08-28-at-11.44.23-AM.png St. Albert teen fined nearly $1,400 after electric dirt bike crashes into SUV westernstandard en 2026-08-28T17:49:29.124Z St. Albert teen fined nearly $1,400 after electric dirt bike crashes into SUV News, Alberta, Rcmp, Abpoli, Ebikes, St. Albert https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/accused-us-consulate-shooter-remains-on-bail-after-crown-loses-review/76461 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/4aclujxl/consulate.jpg This is the second shooting at the US Consulate this year westernstandard en 2026-08-28T17:40:16.439Z Accused U.S. Consulate shooter remains on bail after Crown loses review IRGC, Iran, US Consulate, shooting, shooter, US, Toronto https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/the-eby-governments-fishy-explanation-for-a-15-billion-gas-royalty-hole/76455 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/l5obvm00/dixebyosbornepipelinehero16x9.jpg Energy and Climate Solutions Minister Adrian Dix, Premier David Eby, and Finance Minister Josie Osborne. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/bz86ux3o/montneywellssince2005cer.jpg Montney Formation wells drilled since 2005, concentrated around Fort St. John and Dawson Creek on the British Columbia side of the play. Those Treaty 8 fields are the royalty base Budget 2026 overstated. westernstandard en 2026-08-28T17:37:32.871Z The Eby government’s fishy explanation for a $1.5-billion gas royalty hole BC, News, Bcpoli, David Eby, Adrian Dix, Josie Osborne, Bcndp, Oil and gas royalties, Montney B.C., Budget 2026, Vaughn Palmer, Roland Willson https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/fixed-mortgage-rates-set-to-rise-variable-rate-will-hold/76459 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/0c/80cf851a-600d-5087-b910-29f89dd61d2e/622a3509e0f09.image.jpg?resize=100%2C75 Fixed and variable rate mortgage costs increase in 2026 westernstandard en 2026-08-28T17:24:06.166Z Fixed mortgage rates set to rise; variable rate will hold Canadian, News, Bank Of Canada, Variable Mortgage Rate, Sherry Cooper, Robert Kavcic, fixed mortgage rates, Micky Khaneka, Charles St.pAmaud https://www.westernstandard.news/news/legal-groups-challenge-fords-cash-bail-rules-in-court/76460 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/1n742yar/justice.jpg The Canadian Civil Liberties Association and the Criminal Lawyers’ Association challenged the new bail rules at the Ontario Court of Justice https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/uuqua3rg/downy.jpg Attorney General Doug Downey described the old system as a "revolving door" westernstandard en 2026-08-28T17:22:08.590Z Legal groups challenge Ford’s cash bail rules in court News, Canadian, Ontario, Ontario, Doug Ford, Public Safety, Bail Reform, Canadian taxpayers https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/nationalist-leader-says-threatening-to-throw-alberta-oil-into-a-trade-war-shows-what-is-wrong-with-canada/76439 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/j17kl1i9/6c423f8b-d44a-4032-9b33-e7f32152c064.png An AI-created image in which Alberta is a pawn, with Canada being the king, and Quebec and Ontario serving as the rooks. westernstandard en 2026-08-28T16:51:37.881Z Nationalist leader says threatening to throw Alberta oil into a trade war shows what is wrong with Canada Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Alberta referendum, Cusma , usmca, Stay Free Alberta, Let Alberta Decide, Alberta Prosperity Project, Forever Canadian, Canada trade war, US trade war, Canada tariffs, US tariffs, Trump tariffs https://www.westernstandard.news/news/hamilton-police-accused-of-political-interference-over-dominion-society-conference/76453 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/syhvw09a/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2026-022119-PM.webp On the eve of the Dominion Society of Canada’s nationalist conference in Hamilton, Ontario, local police are facing accusations of political interference after releasing an announcement asking venues in the city to report any new bookings for the convention after its original venue backed out. westernstandard en 2026-08-28T16:48:07.460Z Hamilton police accused of political interference over Dominion Society conference News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Andrea Horwath, Hamilton, Daniel Tyrie, Andrew Lawton, Cdnpol, Erin O'Toole, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Hamilton Police Service, Dominion Society of Canada, wiretap media, martin sellner, aslam rana, B'nai Brith Canada https://www.westernstandard.news/international/king-harald-v-of-norway-dead-at-89/76451 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/wd647g41/588911209184305331901292972742218621618210111n-1.jpg King Harald V of Norway westernstandard en 2026-08-28T16:45:22.813Z King Harald V of Norway dead at 89 International, News, Norway, King of Norway, King Harald V, Norwegian Royal Family https://www.westernstandard.news/international/more-than-3700-rescued-as-nepal-flood-death-toll-rises/76445 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/mt126oni/Untitled-design-2026-08-28T100141.879.png The death toll from devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border has risen to at least 584 people, as rescue crews continue searching for survivors and evacuating people stranded by the disaster. westernstandard en 2026-08-28T16:07:18.326Z More than 3,700 rescued as Nepal flood death toll rises International, News, Search And Rescue, CCTV footage, flash flood, Tibet floods, Gyirong Port, Nepal police, Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, Nepal-Tibet border https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/letters-alberta-must-vote-for-independence-before-its-too-late/76441 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/qvd1n83y/Alberta-with-Canada-Sinking-Ship.webp Alberta will not be sunk westernstandard en 2026-08-28T16:00:00.000Z LETTERS: Alberta must vote for independence before it’s too late Opinion, Letters to the Editor, Alberta, Federal Government, Mark Carney, Opinion, Letters, Western, Western Independence, Letters To The Editor https://www.westernstandard.news/ontario/ontario-leaves-welfare-cash-unrestricted-while-florida-bans-tattoos-vapes/76450 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/squt8sas/image77.jpg Ontario has no gateways preventing welfare money from being spent on non essential items, like tattoos, porn, or video games. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/rr91z6bg/Screenshot-2026-08-28-at-11.42.14-AM.png Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the change August 24. westernstandard en 2026-08-28T15:50:45.990Z Ontario leaves welfare cash unrestricted while Florida bans tattoos, vapes Ontario, News, Canadian, Ontario, Doug Ford, Accountability, Social Assistance, Canadian taxpayers, Ontario Works https://www.westernstandard.news/news/new-data-shows-canadian-economy-grew-sharply-in-q2-did-not-actually-enter-technical-recession-in-q1/76437 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-03-30/6x44v8am/628fae40db516_image.png Vehicle Manufacturing westernstandard en 2026-08-28T15:29:40.754Z New data shows Canadian economy grew sharply in Q2, did not actually enter technical recession in Q1 News, Canadian, Business, Stats Canada, Canadian Economy, Canadian Oil And Gas, canada technical recession, Canadian economy sees boost https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ottawa-drops-25-tariffs-on-us-fish-and-seafood-without-explanation/76446 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-30/o305h340/Screenshot-2026-06-30-at-2.19.45-PM.webp Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. westernstandard en 2026-08-28T15:28:10.051Z Ottawa drops 25% tariffs on U.S. fish and seafood without explanation News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Department Of Foreign Affairs, Tariffs, Trade War, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/canada-extends-ebola-travel-restrictions-mandatory-quarantine/76443 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-19/j1cmzegl/ChatGPT-Image-May-19-2026-090335-AM.png Ebola cases globally westernstandard en 2026-08-28T15:19:11.841Z Canada extends Ebola travel restrictions, mandatory quarantine Ebola, Canada border, Congo, DRC, Quarantine, virus https://www.westernstandard.news/news/taxpayers-spent-4879-million-on-failed-two-billion-trees-program/76444 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/e5/3e52247a-d841-11ec-a376-dbdfbfca43fd/6287986aac093.image.png Tree planting westernstandard en 2026-08-28T15:16:24.200Z Taxpayers spent $487.9 million on failed Two Billion Trees Program News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Jerry Demarco, Tree Planting, Department Of National Defence, Department Of Natural Resources https://www.westernstandard.news/usa-news/watch-enes-kanter-freedom-considers-legal-action-after-chicago-sky-ban/76420 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/bp361jiv/Untitled-design-2026-08-07T125238.863.png Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/skaccc01/HPI8APsaYAABXyv.jfif WNBPA "support the players, support the fans" message westernstandard en 2026-08-28T15:08:06.399Z WATCH: Enes Kanter Freedom considers legal action after Chicago Sky ban USA News, News, Watch, Enes Kanter Freedom, wnba, Wnba requirements, WNBA 2027 draft, Royce White, Chicago Sky https://www.westernstandard.news/ontario/inmate-pleads-guilty-to-removing-elderly-cellmates-eyes-in-toronto-jail/76436 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/eu5vejp3/toronto-south.avif Toronto South Detention Centre in Etobicoke westernstandard en 2026-08-28T15:06:04.252Z Inmate pleads guilty to removing elderly cellmate’s eyes in Toronto jail Ontario, News, Canadian, Ontario, Crime, Toronto, Public Safety, Jails, Toronto South https://www.westernstandard.news/news/health-canada-spent-100000-on-survey-to-find-opening-a-window-top-choice-for-fresh-indoor-air/76442 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-25/r09p0h5h/82b17219-af97-4b29-8983-080833df7dd3.png Money rain on Parliament Hill westernstandard en 2026-08-28T15:02:06.339Z Health Canada spent $100,000 on survey to find opening a window top choice for fresh indoor air News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Health Canada, Environics Research https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/fbi-chief-threatens-canadian-agencies-over-cbcs-refusal-to-call-911-terrorism/76440 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-02-20/kqg10ewr/Heading-Presentation.jpg FBI director Kash Patel. westernstandard en 2026-08-28T14:53:36.666Z FBI chief threatens Canadian agencies over CBC’s refusal to call 9/11 terrorism Terrorism, terrorist, 9/11, septmeber 11th, CBC, FBI, Kash Patel https://www.westernstandard.news/news/three-charged-after-man-kidnapped-forced-into-car-trunk-in-northwest-calgary/76438 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-11-27/n30s9rb4/62228ffb8d517_image.jpg Calgary Police Service westernstandard en 2026-08-28T14:48:46.257Z Three charged after man kidnapped, forced into car trunk in northwest Calgary News, Alberta, Calgary, Yyc, Cps, Yyccc, Tiera Sedentopf, Danny Sawa Sawa, Kyle Fraser https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/robson-martin-sellner-and-remigration-show-why-canadas-security-test-goes-beyond-the-border/76435 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/zsjk9o95/sellner.webp Martin Sellner, the controversial Austrian remigration activist who has been invited to speak at an upcoming nationalist conference in Hamilton, says Canadian immigration officials have left his travel application to enter the country unresolved for more than a month as political opposition to the event intensifies. westernstandard en 2026-08-28T13:30:00.000Z ROBSON: Martin Sellner and remigration show why Canada’s security test goes beyond the border Opinion, Opinion, Travel Ban, Opinion Column, Dominion Society of Canada, Remigration, martin sellner https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/oldcorn-ignore-trumps-lake-america-stunt-the-real-battle-is-over-tariffs-and-trade/76421 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-25/54vg9q2n/Screenshot-2026-08-25-at-12.03.18-PM.png Edited map of Lake Ontario (Lake America) westernstandard en 2026-08-28T11:30:00.000Z OLDCORN: Ignore Trump’s ‘Lake America’ stunt – the real battle is over tariffs and trade Opinion, Donald Trump, Tariffs, Opinion, Lake Ontario, Opinion Column, Trade War, 50% tariffs, lake america https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/smith-and-ministers-reassure-albertans-about-their-commitment-to-safely-welcoming-ai-data-centres/76432 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-03/9e0zvzof/Heading.webp Alberta continues to pursue its goal of attracting investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and data centres. westernstandard en 2026-08-28T02:31:58.361Z Smith and ministers reassure Albertans about their commitment to safely welcoming AI data centres Alberta AI, AI data centre, Alberta data centre, Meta data centre, Danielle Smith, Alberta politics https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/hannaford/hannaford-trade-impasse-works-for-mark-carney-for-now/76375 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-27/009fmn9w/CMS-Template-2026-08-27T152330.625.jpg It works for Mark Carney - for now westernstandard en 2026-08-28T00:59:00.000Z HANNAFORD: Trade impasse works for Mark Carney - for now Hannaford, Watch, Opinion, Yaroslav Baran, Canada-US trade war, US President Donald J. Trump, Prime Minister Carney, Ottawa brings wrong attitude to trade deals, Different approach needed https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/breaking-bruce-banman-walks-out-on-findlay-calls-her-unelectable/76431 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-10/uq6w5w3x/fkshdlkjagfa.webp Bruce Banman westernstandard en 2026-08-27T23:10:11.054Z Bruce Banman walks out on Findlay, calls her 'unelectable' BC, News, Bcpoli, Peter Milobar, Bc Politics, Defection, Bruce Banman, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Teresa Wat, Ian Paton, reann gasper, Brennan Day, Rosalyn Bird, BC Conservative https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/watch-my-husband-is-also-indian-but-he-follows-the-rules/76429 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-27/2gf0xnxa/surreytiredumpheroaiwide16x9.jpg A motorist films a man at the brush line beside a Mitsubishi SUV on a Surrey roadside. westernstandard en 2026-08-27T22:20:44.937Z WATCH: ‘My husband is also Indian, but he follows the rules’ BC, News, Brampton, Surrey, Indians, illegal dumping, illegal dumping Surrey https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/rempel-garner-tells-carney-to-end-sentence-breaks-for-non-citizens/76387 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/8rechuuj/MRGAugust-12th-2026.png Michelle Rempel Garner speaking at presser westernstandard en 2026-08-27T22:19:47.949Z Rempel Garner tells Carney to end sentence breaks for non-citizens Michelle Rempel Garner, Lena Diab, Sean Fraser, Mark Carney, Immigration, Immigration critic, international students, non-citizens, justice, immigration justice https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/its-lake-ontario-carney-clinton-reject-trumps-lake-america-order/76430 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-26/0xcdxm3a/HillaryClintonattheSenateArmedServicesCommittee.jpg Hillary Clinton at a 2007 confirmation hearing with the Senate Armed Services Committee westernstandard en 2026-08-27T22:19:07.647Z ‘It’s Lake Ontario’: Carney, Clinton reject Trump’s ‘Lake America’ order Donald Trump, Hilary Clinton, Melanie Joly, Lake Ontario, Lake America, Mark Carney https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/smith-says-she-will-have-to-see-when-an-alberta-independence-referendum-could-legally-happen/76426 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-22/pgsud0cp/IMG9414.webp Danielle Smith speaking to reporters after announcing her referendum question regarding Alberta independence the day prior. westernstandard en 2026-08-27T22:18:07.467Z Smith says she will have to see when an Alberta independence referendum could 'legally' happen Danielle Smith https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/fildebrandt/watch-austrian-activist-denied-entry-to-canada-for-nationalist-event/76424 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-27/vx381r8l/CMS-Template-2026-08-27T145044.305.jpg "I'll be back," Martin Sellner westernstandard en 2026-08-27T21:15:00.000Z WATCH: Austrian activist denied entry to Canada for nationalist event Fildebrandt, Watch, Opinion, Free Speech, Mass Immigration, Dominion Society of Canada, Remigration, martin sellner https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/watch-federal-ndp-leader-says-canadian-energy-needs-to-be-leveraged-in-us-trade-war/76422 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-30/yj7rf1c1/Avi-Lewis.jpeg Avi Lewis westernstandard en 2026-08-27T21:10:19.228Z WATCH: Federal NDP leader says Canadian energy needs to be leveraged in US trade war Avi Lewis, NDP, Alberta NDP, Alberta oil, Alberta oil and gas, Alberta oil export, Alberta energy export, Canada trade war, US trade war, Canada tariffs, US tariffs https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/alberta-ndp-call-for-a-pause-on-ai-data-centres-until-clear-approval-standards-are-set/76415 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-30/zf9v2dbw/Screenshot-2026-04-30-at-2.32.05-PM.png NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi speaking to reporters. westernstandard en 2026-08-27T20:30:47.790Z Alberta NDP call for a pause on AI data centres until clear approval standards are set Alberta AI, Alberta AI data centre, Alberta data centre, AI date centre, Naheed Nenshi, Meta data centre, Danielle Smith AI, Alberta politics https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-ontario-and-ottawa-pay-hamilton-572m-and-vaughan-up-to-697m-to-cut-development-charges/76411 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-27/6z2m8553/image73.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-27/lwyg4hu3/image74.jpg Andrea Horwath poses in front of a JCB Loadall telescopic handler on a construction job site westernstandard en 2026-08-27T20:27:19.657Z WATCH: Ontario and Ottawa pay Hamilton $572M and Vaughan up to $697M to cut development charges Watch, Ontario, News, Canadian, Ontario, Housing, Doug Ford, Vaughan, Canadian taxpayers, City of Hamilton https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/wildfire-north-of-castlegar-bc-grows-to-116-hectares/76418 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-27/b97f3bzn/bytes-9.jpg.webp Wildfire raging north of Castlegar B.C. westernstandard en 2026-08-27T20:03:51.859Z Wildfire north of Castlegar, B.C. grows to 116 hectares BC, News, Canadian, Bc Wildfire Service, Castlegar, Bc Wildfires, Canada wildfires, Southern BC