https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/watch-canadian-reservists-perform-sloppy-canada-day-march/74719 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/rrnbi35u/8f437a60-3d87-404d-84ac-fda127ee5c27.png Footage showing reservists from the 7th Toronto Regiment marching during a Canada Day ceremony at Queen’s Park has drawn significant attention and criticism online. westernstandard en 2026-07-02T20:37:52.592Z WATCH: Canadian Reservists perform 'sloppy' Canada Day march Canadian, News, Canada Day, independent journalist Caryma Sa'd, Queens park, Toronto reservists, Royal Canadian Artillery https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/donovan-carneys-shoebox-condo-bailout-rewards-developers-and-sticks-taxpayers-with-the-bill/74729 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 2026-07-02T20:30:00.000Z DONOVAN: Carney’s ‘shoebox’ condo bailout rewards developers — and sticks taxpayers with the bill Opinion, Bc, Vancouver, Toronto, Condos, Mark Carney, Bailout, Opinion, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/coastal-first-nations-celebrates-tanker-ban-protection-in-bc-ottawa-deal/74734 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-11-14/r2ky6wxj/Screenshot-2025-11-14-at-10.25.03-AM.png Haida Nation President Jason Alsop speaks at Premier David Eby's event in support of BC’s North Coast oil tanker ban in Vancouver Nov. 5, 2025. westernstandard en 2026-07-02T19:48:38.382Z Coastal First Nations celebrates tanker ban protection in BC-Ottawa deal BC, News, Bc, Bcpoli, David Eby, Mark Carney, Premier David Eby, Tanker Ban, Coastal First Nations, oil tanker ban https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-set-to-propose-southern-bc-route-for-new-west-coast-oil-pipeline/74733 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-25/4or75zy3/IMG9461.webp The Alberta government is set to announce that it is proposing a southern route for its new one-million-barrel-a-day crude oil pipeline to the West Coast. westernstandard en 2026-07-02T19:27:58.527Z Alberta set to propose southern BC route for new West Coast oil pipeline News, Alberta, Abpoli, Danielle Smith, Pipeline, Abpol, Mark Carney, Alberta-BC Pipeline, BC Pipeline https://www.westernstandard.news/news/burnaby-rcmp-dismantles-alleged-drug-production-network-seizes-tonnes-of-chemicals-and-firearms/74727 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/2cy9rgxq/Police-officer-in-car.webp A months-long investigation by Burnaby RCMP has resulted in the seizure of thousands of kilograms of suspected drug-production chemicals, firearms, cash and contraband cigarettes, while officers dismantled what police describe as an alleged drug manufacturing operation in Richmond. westernstandard en 2026-07-02T18:36:20.014Z Burnaby RCMP dismantles alleged drug production network, seizes tonnes of chemicals and firearms News, BC, Crime, Burnaby, Burnaby Rcmp, Bc Crime, burnaby gang enforcement team https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/bc-premier-eby-vows-he-will-not-go-to-court-to-block-a-new-pipeline-from-alberta/74726 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/efc0uk27/Eby-Dix-Prince-George.jpg Discovering oil: BC Premier David Eby (right) and his new energy minister Adrian Dix tour Prince George Refinery while attending a natural resources forum Jan. 14, 2025. The refinery processes light crude oil brought by pipeline from Taylor, BC near Fort St. John. westernstandard en 2026-07-02T18:31:45.835Z BC Premier Eby vows he will not go to court to block a new pipeline from Alberta BC, News, Bc, Bcpoli, David Eby, Danielle Smith, Pipeline, Mark Carney, Alberta-BC Pipeline, oil tanker ban https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-live-court-allows-alberta-independence-petition-signatures-to-be-counted/74722 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/lchitn0n/CMS-Template-2026-07-02T110149.882.jpg Court allows Alberta independence petition signatures to be counted westernstandard en 2026-07-02T18:30:00.000Z WATCH LIVE: Court allows Alberta independence petition signatures to be counted Watch, Marty Up North, Opinion, Alberta, British Columbia, Independence, Mark Carney, Digital Id, World Cup, Western, Usmca, Dani Bucks https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/newell-the-glaring-difference-between-the-us-and-canadian-militaries-besides-the-obvious/74706 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/kos1aa3d/Screenshot-2026-02-23-at-2.22.56-PM.webp Woke Military westernstandard en 2026-07-02T18:30:00.000Z NEWELL: The glaring difference between the US and Canadian militaries — besides the obvious Opinion, Canadian Armed Forces, Maid, Medical Assistance In Dying, Us Military, Opinion, Opinion Column, Pete Hegseth, training standards https://www.westernstandard.news/news/carney-eby-strike-major-projects-deal-to-fast-track-lng-mining-and-trade-infrastructure-in-bc/74725 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/kdk7q6a2/Screenshot-2026-07-02-at-12.13.15-PM.webp Prime Minister Mark Carney and BC Premier David Eby. westernstandard en 2026-07-02T18:18:39.258Z Carney, Eby strike major projects deal to fast-track LNG, mining and trade infrastructure in BC News, BC, Canadian, Cdnpoli, David Eby, Cedar Lng, Lng Canada, Lng, Mark Carney, Cdnpol, Ksi Lisims, woodfibre lng, red chris mine https://www.westernstandard.news/news/sony-ending-physical-playstation-game-discs/74724 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/z9y4vupu/SonyPlaystation.jpg.webp PlayStation Logo westernstandard en 2026-07-02T17:27:15.849Z Sony ending physical PlayStation game discs Sony, Playstation, video games, playstation 5 https://www.westernstandard.news/news/privacy-commissioner-warns-of-risks-as-alberta-adds-health-numbers-to-drivers-licences/74723 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-11-14/80xuvj5k/Drivers-Licence-.jpg An Alberta driver's licence. westernstandard en 2026-07-02T17:22:08.413Z Privacy commissioner warns of risks as Alberta adds health numbers to driver’s licences News, Alberta, Abpoli, Abpol, Drivers Licence, Drivers Licences, Office Of The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Diane McLeod https://www.westernstandard.news/news/cibc-agrees-to-compensate-customers-in-10-million-non-sufficient-funds-fee-settlement/74718 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/9/41/941b035e-11b6-11ee-b521-ff15c17af369/64957dc8cf4e3.image.jpg CIBC westernstandard en 2026-07-02T16:53:04.845Z CIBC agrees to compensate customers in $10 million non-sufficient funds fee settlement News, Canadian, Business, Ontario Superior Court Of Justice, Scotiabank, Department Of Finance, Cibc, Td Bank, Royal Bank Of Canada, Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce, Canadian Press, koskie minsky llp https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-wild-footage-captures-tacoma-apartment-complex-explosion-moments-after-firefighters-open-door/74717 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/tilxrcz2/Screenshot-2026-07-02-at-10.15.24-AM.webp A dramatic explosion inside an apartment complex electrical room in Tacoma, Washington, sent debris flying and forced the evacuation of multiple buildings Sunday evening, according to local fire officials. westernstandard en 2026-07-02T16:20:18.683Z WATCH: Wild footage captures Tacoma apartment complex explosion moments after firefighters open door News, USA News, Watch, Explosion, Tmz, explosions, tacoma, tacoma fire department https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-opens-applications-for-1-million-cancer-research-grants/74716 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/4k9kwrgl/Screenshot-2026-07-02-at-10.06.05-AM.webp Primary and Preventative Health Services Minister Justin Wright. westernstandard en 2026-07-02T16:09:46.468Z Alberta opens applications for $1 million cancer research grants News, Alberta, Abpoli, Abpol, Justin Wright, Cancer research, Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/outside-alberta-and-saskatchewan-canada-votes-further-left-than-california/74711 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/jpxomh0r/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-2-2026-093521-AM.png A comparison of recent Canadian and American election results is drawing attention to Canada's shifting political landscape — and highlighting just how politically distinct Alberta and Saskatchewan have become. westernstandard en 2026-07-02T15:53:32.386Z Outside Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada votes 'further left' than California Canadian, News, Alberta, Abpoli, Alberta Independence, Skpoli, Canpoli, Alberta independence movement, Adam Derges, Vote analysis https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-florida-walmart-parking-dispute-turns-deadly-as-video-captures-fatal-shooting-of-army-veteran/74713 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/jep84xau/Screenshot-2026-07-02-at-9.22.54-AM.webp https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/a9ru3r1w/bart-diguglielmo-broward-man-died-13299970435e2ea.jpg.webp Bart Diguglielmo. westernstandard en 2026-07-02T15:47:23.873Z WATCH: Florida Walmart parking dispute turns deadly as video captures fatal shooting of Army veteran News, USA News, Watch, Shooting, Florida, Walmart, Fatal Shooting, USA news https://www.westernstandard.news/international/germany-tightens-sick-leave-rules/74714 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/eyz50rqm/friedrich-merz-3.webp German Chancellor Friedrich Merz westernstandard en 2026-07-02T15:41:47.965Z Germany tightens sick leave rules Friedrich Merz, Germany, sick leave https://www.westernstandard.news/news/abbotsford-man-convicted-of-second-degree-murder-in-wifes-fatal-stabbing-days-after-arriving-in-canada/74712 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/mwdr6wfn/Screenshot-2026-07-02-at-9.09.49-AM.webp A BC Supreme Court judge has convicted an Abbotsford man of second-degree murder after rejecting his claim that he fatally stabbed his wife during a sudden, emotionally charged confrontation only days after arriving in Canada from India. westernstandard en 2026-07-02T15:12:03.186Z 'Abbotsford man' convicted of second-degree murder in wife’s fatal stabbing days after arriving in Canada News, Canadian, BC, Canada, Crime, Bc Supreme Court, Crime In Canada, Abbotsford, crime in bc, Jagpreet Singh https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canada-ranks-13th-in-global-wealth-as-us-pulls-further-ahead/74710 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-01/77sq0u8z/Screenshot-2025-03-27-081047.png Canada remains one of the wealthiest countries in the world, but a new global report shows Canadians still trail far behind Americans in average personal wealth. westernstandard en 2026-07-02T14:57:11.284Z Canada ranks 13th in global wealth as US pulls further ahead News, Canadian, Canada, Usa, Switzerland, Wealth, Wealth of nations, global wealth report https://www.westernstandard.news/news/rcmp-arrest-two-in-montreal-human-smuggling-investigation-linked-to-illegal-border-crossings/74709 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/87p9y16g/pei-rcmp-respond-to-19-vehicle-crashes-over-three-days-1.avif RCMP westernstandard en 2026-07-02T14:45:43.929Z UPDATED: RCMP arrest two in Montreal human smuggling investigation linked to illegal border crossings News, Canadian, Montreal, Rcmp, Crime, Crime In Canada https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/robson-trumps-haiti-ruling-is-about-to-test-canadas-border-security/74703 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/0rmqvdqc/Screenshot_2024_05_09_080736.png Roxham Rd, Quebec illegal border crossing westernstandard en 2026-07-02T13:30:00.000Z ROBSON: Trump’s Haiti ruling is about to test Canada’s border security Opinion, Refugees, Us Supreme Court, Syria, Haiti, Safe Third Country Agreement, Opinion, Opinion Column, Asylum Claims https://www.westernstandard.news/news/feds-spend-5-million-to-make-caribbean-more-lgbtq2ia-friendly/74700 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-25/r09p0h5h/82b17219-af97-4b29-8983-080833df7dd3.png Money rain on Parliament Hill westernstandard en 2026-07-02T13:28:09.538Z Feds spend $5 million to make Caribbean more 'LGBTQ2IA+' friendly News, Canadian, Global Affairs Canada, 2slgbtq, Federal Spending, #cdnpoli, Global affairs canada spending, Global Affairs canada project, feds spend $5 million on lgbt rights in Caribbean https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/taylor-how-canada-became-a-country-that-wastes-your-time/74619 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-29/vwoj6dh7/age-barros-rBPOfVqROzY-unsplash.webp Watch westernstandard en 2026-07-02T11:30:00.000Z TAYLOR: How Canada became a country that wastes your time Opinion, Canada, Federal Government, Provincial Government, Opinion, Online Security, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/thepipeline/watch-why-is-pride-so-gay/74685 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-01/yzda3alh/CMS-Template-2026-07-01T083401.827.jpg Why is Pride so gay? westernstandard en 2026-07-02T00:30:00.000Z WATCH: Why is Pride so gay? The Pipeline, Watch, Opinion, Pride, Toronto Pride Parade, Olivia Chow, Mark Carney, Alberta Independence https://www.westernstandard.news/news/war-of-words-smith-allies-alberta-ndp-clash-over-new-pipeline-proposal-reviving-trans-mountain-debate/74697 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-01/equffeuv/Heading-3.webp News of the UCP government's one-million-barrel-per-day oil pipeline proposal being submitted to the Major Projects Office without a private-sector proponent has sparked a war of words between figures close to Premier Danielle Smith and the Alberta NDP. westernstandard en 2026-07-01T20:28:25.378Z WAR OF WORDS: Smith allies, Alberta NDP clash over new pipeline proposal, reviving Trans Mountain debate News, Alberta, Energy, Abpoli, Trans Mountain Pipeline, Stephen Harper, Rachel Notley, Alberta Ndp, Danielle Smith, Jagmeet Singh, Trans Mountain, Alison Redford, Bruce Mcallister, Abpol, Shannon Phillips, Mark Carney, Kinder Morgan, Oil Pipeline, Oil Pipeline Project, Trans Mountain Expansion, Avi Lewis, Major Projects Office, pipeline proposal https://www.westernstandard.news/news/trump-administration-declines-to-renew-cusma-putting-trade-deal-under-annual-review/74696 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-12-29/3hfrnsnc/donald-trump.webp US President Donald Trump westernstandard en 2026-07-01T18:42:57.215Z Trump administration declines to renew CUSMA, putting trade deal under annual review News, Canadian, USA News, Donald Trump, Cdnpoli, Dominic Leblanc, Mexico, Mark Carney, Cdnpol, Janice Charette, Cusma, CUSMA review 2026, Jamieson Greer https://www.westernstandard.news/news/carney-smith-stress-unity-as-canadians-celebrate-canada-day/74695 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-01/qdg77k2u/Screenshot-2026-07-01-at-11.02.00-AM.webp Prime Minister Mark Carney at the Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa on July 1, 2026. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-01/wcanq3yn/Screenshot-2026-07-01-at-11.18.56-AM.webp Governor General Louise Arbour (left), Minister of Culture Marc Miller, and former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa for the 2026 Canada Day celebrations. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-01/me0s974y/Screenshot_2026_07_01_at_11_17_40_AM.webp Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen at the Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa on July 1, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-07-01T17:45:55.803Z Carney, Smith stress unity as Canadians celebrate Canada Day News, Canadian, Justin Trudeau, Abpoli, Cdnpoli, Pierre Poilievre, Danielle Smith, Canada Day, Marc Miller, Jeremy Hansen, Abpol, Mark Carney, Cdnpol, Louise Arbour, Artemis II mission, Canada Day 2026 https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/aubut-a-sense-of-hopelessness-on-canada-day/74682 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-30/yw9t098x/Screenshot-2026-06-30-at-5.27.09-PM.webp Canada Day westernstandard en 2026-07-01T17:30:00.000Z AUBUT: A sense of hopelessness on Canada Day Opinion, Canada, Canada Day, Opinion, Opinion Column, Hopelessness https://www.westernstandard.news/news/banks-to-require-customer-approval-for-e-transfers-under-new-anti-fraud-rules/74623 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-07-30/5iz9yw7h/bank-of-canada.jpg Bank of Canada westernstandard en 2026-07-01T17:00:00.000Z Banks to require customer approval for e-transfers under new anti-fraud rules News, Canadian, Business, Rcmp, Department Of Finance, Banks, Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce, Department Of Finance Canada, Canada's major banks, anti-fraud, anti-fraud centre, Amanda Binnie https://www.westernstandard.news/news/former-pc-leadership-contender-joins-keystone-party-launches-by-election-bid-in-northern-manitoba/74694 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-01/eaxz44ch/wally.webp Former Manitoba Progressive Conservative leadership contender Wally Daudrich has joined the Keystone Party and will carry its banner in the upcoming The Pas-Kameesak byelection westernstandard en 2026-07-01T16:50:40.898Z Former PC leadership contender joins Keystone Party, launches by-election bid in northern Manitoba News, Canadian, Manitoba, Manitoba Progressive Conservatives, Wally Daudrich, Keystone Party, Kevin Friesen, Manitoba Progressive Conservative Party https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-opens-applications-for-100-energy-rebate-as-nearly-34-million-residents-become-eligible/74693 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-17/reul4u6r/Screenshot-2026-06-17-at-2.21.58-PM.png Danielle Smith and Jason Nixon westernstandard en 2026-07-01T16:03:45.433Z Alberta opens applications for $100 energy rebate as nearly 3.4 million residents become eligible News, Alberta, Abpoli, Danielle Smith, Jason Nixon, Abpol, Rebate, Alberta Energy Rebate, Dani Bucks https://www.westernstandard.news/news/museum-trustee-quits-over-israel-exhibit-calls-human-rights-museum-tool-of-propaganda/74622 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-29/voqa07cs/markberlin-social-cover.webp A Liberal-appointed trustee who resigned from the Canadian Museum for Human Rights says the institution has abandoned scholarly neutrality and is promoting a one-sided political narrative through a new exhibit on the creation of Israel. westernstandard en 2026-07-01T16:00:00.000Z Museum trustee quits over Israel exhibit, calls human rights museum ‘tool of propaganda’ News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Department Of Justice, Canadian Museum For Human Rights, Cdnpol, Palestine, Jewish, B'nai Brith, Palestinian, Mark Berlin, Simon Wolle https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-mp-jamil-jivani-criticizes-carneys-conduct-at-toronto-pride-parade/74687 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-01/awjofxtt/Screenshot-2026-07-01-at-9.46.07-AM.png Jamil Jivani, Toronto pride parade westernstandard en 2026-07-01T15:52:08.534Z WATCH: MP Jamil Jivani criticizes Carney's conduct at Toronto 'pride parade' News, Canadian, Prime Minister, Toronto Pride Parade, Pride Parade, Mark Carney, Conservative MP Jamil Jivani., #cdnpoli, MP Jamil Jivani, carney at toronto pride parade https://www.westernstandard.news/news/new-study-finds-dei-policies-widespread-in-canadian-corporations-but-quotas-rare/74692 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-07-17/zybda9n3/10.webp DEI https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-01/gk0992zf/Screenshot-2026-07-01-at-9.34.39-AM.webp Does the job posting mention or promote DEI? https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-01/8mlq5qz8/2.png Does the job posting mention they are an equal opportunity or affirmative action employer? westernstandard en 2026-07-01T15:42:21.390Z New study finds DEI policies widespread in Canadian corporations but quotas rare News, Canadian, Dei, Esg, DEI agenda, Toronto Stock Exchange, DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion), Aristotle Foundation, dei hiring https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/stirling-the-bank-of-canada-is-erasing-sir-john-a-macdonald-and-our-history/74681 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2023-11/a894cb5e-4b29-4a48-902a-2cfbb65543a0/cash_money_currency_economy_canadian_dollars.avif Canadian money westernstandard en 2026-07-01T15:30:00.000Z STIRLING: The Bank of Canada is erasing Sir John A. Macdonald — and our history Opinion, Bank Of Canada, Money, Cash, Opinion, Opinion Column, Sir John A. Macdonald https://www.westernstandard.news/news/trump-says-iran-talks-progressing-after-military-strikes/74688 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-03-24/lvi80zr1/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-3.22.39-PM.webp US President Donald Trump says indirect negotiations with Iran are making progress following last week's military confrontation, expressing optimism that a fragile ceasefire can evolve into a longer-term agreement centred on Tehran's nuclear ambitions. westernstandard en 2026-07-01T15:20:17.742Z Trump says Iran talks progressing after military strikes News, USA News, International, Donald Trump, Iran, Us Politics, Us Politicians, Strait Of Hormuz, Pete Hegseth, USA, iran conflict, jared kushner, steve witkoff, dan caine https://www.westernstandard.news/news/teledyne-expansion-brings-high-tech-manufacturing-jobs-to-alberta/74554 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-12-05/odt7nhkc/Joseph-Schow.png Joseph Schow westernstandard en 2026-07-01T15:00:00.000Z Teledyne expansion brings high-tech manufacturing jobs to Alberta News, Alberta, Business, Edmonton, Abpoli, Ableg, Yeg, Yegcc https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-to-us-oil-pipeline-project-advances-with-proposed-new-link-to-oklahoma/74686 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-25/9ejc5gta/6260637c0cd12_image.png A proposed pipeline network designed to move more Alberta crude into US markets has taken another step forward, with Calgary-based South Bow and US-based Bridger Pipeline announcing plans to jointly develop a new oil pipeline connecting Guernsey, Wyoming, to Cushing, Oklahoma. westernstandard en 2026-07-01T14:58:46.370Z Alberta-to-US oil pipeline project advances with proposed new link to Oklahoma News, Canadian, Energy, Business, Donald Trump, Oil And Gas, Oil, Pipeline, Oil Exports, Oil And Gas Companies, South Bow, Bridger Pipeline LLC https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canada-to-compete-in-eurovision-for-first-time-in-2027/74684 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-01/ph6qzm0u/WelcomeCanadaNews4-fillsize1600x900.webp Canada will officially join the world's biggest televised music competition in 2027, marking the country's first appearance in the Eurovision Song Contest and making it the first new participant since Australia joined more than a decade ago. westernstandard en 2026-07-01T14:40:29.947Z Canada to compete in Eurovision for first time in 2027 News, Canadian, Canada, Cbc, European Broadcasting Union, Radio Canada, Celine Dion, Eurovision, la zarra, natasha st-pier https://www.westernstandard.news/news/federal-audit-finds-first-nations-schools-still-failing-despite-higher-funding/74547 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-12-18/1q2m1npi/Screenshot-2025-10-07-at-8.52.14-AM.png Mandy Gull-Masty westernstandard en 2026-07-01T14:00:00.000Z Federal audit finds First Nations schools still failing despite higher funding News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Indigenous Services Canada, Mandy Gull-Masty https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/lytle-this-canada-day-ask-yourself-whos-really-betraying-canada/74679 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-03-31/luocwdnj/alberta-flag.jpg.avif Alberta Flag westernstandard en 2026-07-01T13:30:00.000Z LYTLE: This Canada Day, ask yourself — who's really betraying Canada? Opinion, Alberta, United States, Canada Day, Opinion, Western, Opinion Column, moving to America https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canada-post-reviews-3361-rural-outlets-as-losses-fuel-closure-concerns/74498 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-09/7y3crheg/Screenshot-2026-02-09-at-8.19.38-AM.webp Canada Post westernstandard en 2026-07-01T12:00:00.000Z Canada Post reviews 3,361 rural outlets as losses fuel closure concerns News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Canada Post, Marie-Hélène Gaudreau, Canada Post CEO Doug Ettinger https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/sibley-canada-didnt-just-lose-dominion-day-it-lost-part-of-its-identity/74676 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-30/r5rz103a/senate-chamber-tony-webster.jpg House of Commons westernstandard en 2026-07-01T11:30:00.000Z SIBLEY: Canada didn't just lose Dominion Day — it lost part of its identity Opinion, Canada, Canada Day, Opinion, Canadian History, Opinion Column, Dominion Day https://www.westernstandard.news/news/crown-appeals-against-tamara-lich-chris-barber-expected-to-be-heard-in-spring-2027/74683 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-07-21/j2d41wq5/Heading-28.webp Appeals against the 2022 Freedom Convoy organizers Christopher Barber and Tamara Lich are expected to be heard in the spring of 2027, according to new documents issued by the Ontario Court of Appeal. westernstandard en 2026-07-01T00:02:21.357Z Crown appeals against Tamara Lich, Chris Barber expected to be heard in spring 2027 News, Canadian, Freedom Convoy, Tamara Lich, Chris Barber, Lawrence Greenspon, Ontario Court Of Appeal, Eva Chipiuk, Cdnpol, Diane Magas https://www.westernstandard.news/news/class-action-lawsuit-launched-over-alberta-voter-list-privacy-breach/74680 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-01-15/0p3k67i6/IMG_4896.jpg Centurion Project founder David Parker (left) at Elections Alberta. westernstandard en 2026-06-30T23:13:25.627Z Class-action lawsuit launched over Alberta voter list privacy breach News, Alberta, David Parker, Elections Alberta, Data Breach, Republican Party of Alberta, The Centurion Project, Alberta electors data breach, clint docken https://www.westernstandard.news/international/watch-german-military-promotes-lgbtq-recruitment-at-pride-event/74677 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-30/cjh2hsnd/Untitled-design-36.png The German military is drawing attention after a Pride Month promotional video showcasing LGBTQ messaging circulated widely on social media. westernstandard en 2026-06-30T21:41:16.101Z WATCH: German military promotes LGBTQ+ recruitment at Pride event International, News, 2slgbtq, German military, Bundeswehr, Christriane Ohland, German pride event https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-turkish-protesters-call-for-feds-to-extend-visa-program/74672 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-30/wwofpkon/Screenshot-2026-06-30-at-3.09.24-PM.png Protest Toronto westernstandard en 2026-06-30T21:20:56.238Z WATCH: Turkish protesters call for feds to extend visa program News, Canadian, Watch, Ontario, Immigration Canada, Temporary Worker, #cdnpoli, Turkish protesters, Turkish protesters toronto, Turkish citizens protest for TS2023 extension, TS2023 https://www.westernstandard.news/news/calgary-man-convicted-of-manslaughter-after-fatal-shooting-of-homeless-worker-over-backpack/74678 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-30/ragzlw2i/a-2.webp Robert Matthews, left, was convicted of manslaughter in the death of Jordan Jacques-Vetten, right. westernstandard en 2026-06-30T20:49:33.363Z Calgary man convicted of manslaughter after fatal shooting of homeless worker over backpack News, Alberta, Canadian, Yyc, Crime, Crime In Canada, Crime Canada, crime in calgary