https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-the-vote-canadians-never-got-on-trudeaus-constitution/75855 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/h0uy5u7c/CMS-Template-2026-08-11T093707.863.jpg 'No Consent?' westernstandard en 2026-08-11T19:30:00.000Z WATCH: The vote Canadians never got on Trudeau’s Constitution Watch, Opinion, Podcast https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-bird-bouncing-pigeon-trainers-spark-complaints-in-erin-ontario/75865 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/ivbzdycm/image29.jpg Kabutarbazi is a South Asian method of training racing pigeons westernstandard en 2026-08-11T19:14:05.155Z WATCH: Bird-Bouncing? Pigeon trainers spark complaints in Erin, Ontario News, Ontario, Canadian, Watch, Ontario, Immigration, Property Rights, Erin, Kabutarbazi, Culture clash https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/cra-audit-finds-nearly-129000-tax-collection-files-went-untracked-as-tories-demand-answers/75868 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-26/pcgfqi6m/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-26-at-14.08.54.jpeg Jasraj Singh Hallan (center) westernstandard en 2026-08-11T18:56:23.889Z CRA audit finds nearly 129,000 tax collection files went untracked as Tories demand answers CRA, Taxes, Revenue, Revenue Agency, Jasraj Singh Hallan, Conservatives https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-man-arrested-after-north-vancouver-rcmp-vehicle-damaged-at-lonsdale-quay/75867 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/43xe3gzr/Screenshot-2026-08-11-at-12.50.52-PM.png Man arrested after North Vancouver RCMP vehicle damaged at Lonsdale Quay westernstandard en 2026-08-11T18:53:58.090Z WATCH: Man arrested after North Vancouver RCMP vehicle damaged at Lonsdale Quay Watch, News, BC, Rcmp, Bcpoli, North Vancouver https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/smith-attempts-to-address-concerns-about-ai-data-centres-coming-to-alberta/75856 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/3c9olp1l/Screenshot-2026-08-11-at-12.31.40-PM.png Danielle Smith looking to calm Albertans who are concerned about AI data centres by answering some of the most common questions associated with the projects. westernstandard en 2026-08-11T18:40:45.456Z Smith attempts to address concerns about AI data centres coming to Alberta Danielle Smith, Alberta AI, AI data centres, Meta data centre, Sturgeon data centre, Olds data centre, Beacon Hill data centre, Canada data centre, Alberta ai data centre, Alberta politics, Alberta government, Alberta ai expansion https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/watch-forests-minister-tells-bc-conservatives-to-fill-their-boots-as-province-faces-wildfire-crisis/75859 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/l36hpta2/rqDW6.jpg BC NDP Forests Minister Ravi Parmar speaks to reporters in Victoria on Monday as the province battles multiple wildfires under a state of emergency. westernstandard en 2026-08-11T18:07:58.964Z WATCH: Forests minister tells BC Conservatives to ‘fill their boots’ as province faces wildfire crisis BC, News, Bcpoli, David Eby, Bc Wildfire Service, State Of Emergency, Okanagan, Ravi Parmar, Penticton, Bc Wildfires, Summerland, Bald Range fire, Pear Creek fire https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-ontario-wildfires-ease-as-largest-blaze-on-record-shrinks/75860 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/t4l1ar1i/image27.jpg Mike Harris gave an update on the situation on Tuesday westernstandard en 2026-08-11T18:06:46.611Z WATCH: Ontario wildfires ease as largest blaze on record shrinks Watch, News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Wildfires, Mike Harris, Canadian taxpayers, Emergency Response https://www.westernstandard.news/news/taxpayers-federation-calls-on-saskatchewan-ottawa-to-cut-fuel-taxes/75862 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-08-16/ual48l31/Gas%20pump.png Gas Pump westernstandard en 2026-08-11T18:01:48.949Z Taxpayers Federation calls on Saskatchewan, Ottawa to cut fuel taxes News, Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Gas, Gas Tax, Premier Scott Moe, Gas Price, Mark Carney https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/watch-rodent-caught-crawling-beneath-doughnuts-at-a-toronto-tim-hortons/75857 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/lmtr1udx/Untitled-design-2026-08-11T113141.325.png westernstandard en 2026-08-11T17:41:18.244Z WATCH: Rodent caught crawling beneath doughnuts at a Toronto Tim Hortons Canadian, News, Watch, Tim Hortons, Pest Control, viral video, Rodent, Tim Hortons doughnuts, Tim Hortons rodent, Toronto Tim Hortons https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/haubrich-city-councils-love-wasting-your-money-on-ridiculous-projects/75833 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/p6a6ky1p/Saskatoon-Art-Rocks.webp Saskatoon 'Art Rocks' westernstandard en 2026-08-11T17:30:00.000Z HAUBRICH: City councils love wasting your money on ridiculous projects Opinion, Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Regina, Waste, Opinion, Opinion Column, City Councils https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/watch-man-vulgarly-berates-alberta-independence-supporters/75843 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/cz6z1x5b/IMG1648.jpg A screenshot from an incident in which an elderly man vulgarly berated Alberta independence supporters who were handing out lawn signs. westernstandard en 2026-08-11T17:22:28.770Z WATCH: Man vulgarly berates Alberta independence supporters Alberta independence, Stay Free Alberta, Pathway to Independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Forever Canadian, Alberta referendum https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-tunneling-complete-on-eglinton-crosstown-west-extension/75854 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/tp7j3psc/prab.jpg Prabmeet Sarkaria made the announcement Tuesday morning westernstandard en 2026-08-11T17:21:15.799Z WATCH: Tunneling complete on Eglinton Crosstown West extension Watch, News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Doug Ford, Transit, Metrolinx, Canadian taxpayers, Eglinton https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alert-bay-resident-saves-otter-pup-with-cpr-after-fishing-net-entanglement/75858 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/6n5ire3b/Screenshot-2026-08-11-at-11.13.46-AM.png Alert Bay resident saves otter pup with CPR after fishing net entanglement westernstandard en 2026-08-11T17:17:27.153Z Alert Bay resident saves otter pup with CPR after fishing net entanglement News, BC, Rcmp, Bcpoli, Alert Bay https://www.westernstandard.news/news/food-professor-warns-canadas-chicken-shortage-could-send-prices-soaring-in-september/75849 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/2z3mbauo/ff779829-683b-4743-b685-40186249fc4b.png Chicken westernstandard en 2026-08-11T17:09:01.017Z Food Professor warns Canada's chicken shortage could send prices soaring in September News, Canadian, Food Inflation, Supply Management, #cdnpoli, Food Professor, chicken supply canada, chicken inflation, poultry industry, poultry industry canada https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/woman-33-released-after-salmon-arm-arson-arrest/75853 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/4gu3jrq5/UI6I5.jpg A person runs toward a deliberately set brush fire that threatened a business on the Trans-Canada Highway in Salmon Arm on the evening of August 8, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-08-11T17:06:59.236Z Woman, 33, released after Salmon Arm arson arrest BC, News, Bc, Rcmp, Woman, Arson, Salmon Arm, Arsonist https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-liberal-contenders-clash-over-need-for-seat-in-first-leadership-debate/75835 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/0x4xmr62/navdeep.jpg Navdeep Bains is the presumed front-runner for Ontario Liberal leadership https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/mfdzrvk9/image_25_.jpg Tina Yazdani moderated the debate westernstandard en 2026-08-11T16:31:00.460Z WATCH: Liberal contenders clash over need for seat in first leadership debate News, Ontario, Canadian, Watch, Ontario, Doug Ford, Navdeep Bains, Canadian taxpayers, Liberal leadership, Queens park https://www.westernstandard.news/news/auto-thefts-down-10-nationally-alberta-seeing-the-biggest-drop-among-provinces/75842 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-30/bmlb3ixa/Screenshot-2026-04-30-at-9.55.28-AM.png Auto thefts down across Canada with Alberta seeing the biggest drop compared to the same timeframe last year westernstandard en 2026-08-11T16:15:21.816Z Auto thefts down 10% nationally, Alberta seeing the biggest drop among provinces News, Canadian, Alberta, Car Drivers, Auto Theft, Vehicle Theft, Canada auto theft, Alberta auto theft, Canada auto theft crisis https://www.westernstandard.news/news/calgary-police-seize-18-firearms-drugs-in-months-long-organized-crime-investigation/75848 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/2fu13mmk/Screenshot-2026-08-11-at-9.59.39-AM.png Calgary police seize 18 firearms, drugs in months-long organized crime investigation https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/yklk55tn/Screenshot-2026-08-11-at-9.59.50-AM.png Calgary police seize 18 firearms, drugs in months-long organized crime investigation westernstandard en 2026-08-11T16:13:30.010Z Calgary police seize 18 firearms, drugs in months-long organized crime investigation News, Calgary, Alberta, Yyc, Abpoli, Cps, Organized Crime, Yyccc https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/rempel-says-albertans-wont-trust-ottawa-until-pipeline-construction-begins/75847 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/8rechuuj/MRGAugust-12th-2026.png Michelle Rempel Garner speaking at presser westernstandard en 2026-08-11T16:06:58.400Z Rempel says Albertans won't trust Ottawa until pipeline construction begins Michelle Rempel Garner, Alberta, Pipeline, pipelines, construction, pipeline construction https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/rempel-garner-demands-carney-fire-immigration-justice-ministers/75845 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/fgw3eep2/Screenshot-2026-01-20-at-10.05.01-AM.webp Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner (Calgary Centre–North) has warned that Canada could face a sharp increase in illegal border crossings by Haitian nationals as a US immigration protection program is set to expire next month. westernstandard en 2026-08-11T16:06:19.110Z Rempel Garner demands Carney fire immigration, justice ministers Rempel Garner, Michelle Rempel Garner, Sean Fraser, Lena Diab, Justice minister, Immigration minister, Bishnoi gang, Bishnoi student visas, international student visa fraud https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ahs-shuts-down-edmonton-restaurant-over-flies-dirty-equipment-and-unsanitary-conditions/75839 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/vso56mdn/Screenshot-2026-08-11-at-9.41.21-AM.png westernstandard en 2026-08-11T16:03:42.144Z AHS shuts down Edmonton restaurant over flies, dirty equipment and unsanitary conditions News, Canadian, Alberta, Edmonton, Ahs, Alberta Health Services (AHS), edmonton restaurant, AHS closure, AHS restaurant closure, Edmonton Miss Saigon, Miss Saigon restaurant, restaurant unsanitary conditions closure https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/air-canada-extends-dubai-flight-suspension-into-2027/75841 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-11-07/ytkjqpma/64c013a6542d8_image.jpg Air Canada #616 Boeing 767-200ER at Toronto Pearson International Airport https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-01/d6f8ec3a-4f23-4005-bfaf-4dc58e9215a1/air_canada_plane.avif An Air Canada plane is seen during a flight in Montreal in June 2021. westernstandard en 2026-08-11T16:02:21.791Z Air Canada extends Dubai flight suspension into 2027 Canadian, News, Air Canada, Tel Aviv, KLM, Dubai flight suspension, Dubai International Airport (DXB), Air Canada flight suspension https://www.westernstandard.news/news/billy-wouldnt-budge-grumpy-goat-refuses-to-leave-cochrane-deck-for-two-days/75846 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/qpuag52u/Screenshot-2026-08-11-at-9.43.04-AM.png Goat that wouldn't go home https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/6xn2ly8y/Screenshot-2026-08-11-at-9.43.21-AM.png Sleepy goat being moved westernstandard en 2026-08-11T15:55:07.051Z Billy wouldn't budge — grumpy goat refuses to leave Cochrane deck for two days News, Alberta, Abpoli, Cochrane, Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services, Mountain Goats https://www.westernstandard.news/news/telefilm-canada-budgets-15-million-for-cannes-pavilion-amid-carney-spending-pledge/75838 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/znoui89a/Screenshot-2026-08-11-at-9.00.01-AM.png Cannes westernstandard en 2026-08-11T15:03:38.246Z Telefilm Canada budgets $1.5 million for Cannes pavilion amid Carney spending pledge News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Chrsytia Freeland, Cannes Film Festival, Mark Carney, Telefilm Canada, 2025 World Expo https://www.westernstandard.news/news/opposition-mps-seek-lobbying-probe-into-carneys-145-billion-vancouver-condo-bailout/75837 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 2026-08-11T14:55:08.646Z Opposition MPs seek lobbying probe into Carney’s $1.45 billion Vancouver condo bailout News, Canadian, BC, Bcpoli, Cdnpoli, Aaron Gunn, Mark Carney, Luc Thériault, Brookfield Asset Management, Duncan Wlodarczak https://www.westernstandard.news/news/former-cmhc-boss-linked-to-home-equity-tax-study-named-chair-of-build-canada-homes/75834 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/iu1c1h5j/Screenshot-2026-08-11-at-8.13.36-AM.png Evan Siddall westernstandard en 2026-08-11T14:17:23.144Z Former CMHC boss linked to home equity tax study named chair of Build Canada Homes News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Cmhc, Ctf, Evan Siddall, Home Equity Tax, Erin O'Toole, Build Canada Homes https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/exclusive-smith-claims-ottawa-is-more-alberta-friendly-because-the-ndp-are-gone/75826 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-03/8gkdqk3a/IMG0235.webp Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith in Calgary on July 2, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-08-11T14:04:04.506Z EXCLUSIVE: Smith claims Ottawa is more Alberta-friendly because the NDP are gone Danielle Smith, Mark Carney, Alberta politics, Canadian politics, Canada NDP, Alberta NDP, Canada liberals, Justin Trudeau, Canada government, Alberta government https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/bc-ndp-land-transfers-could-total-up-to-24-million-acres-conservatives-warn/75832 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/5e4nct50/637f996369bc7_image.jpg The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia   westernstandard en 2026-08-11T14:02:54.770Z BC NDP land transfers could total up to 24 million acres, Conservatives warn BC, News, Bc, Bcpoli, Reconciliation, Land Back, Bc Ndp, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Scott McInnis, Steve Kooner, BC Conservative, DRIPA https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/brake-chiasson-canadas-trappers-and-artisans-call-on-etsy-to-reconsider-misguided-ban-on-fur-and-attempts-to-divide-indigenous-people/75813 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/704syhjr/Fur-Story.webp Etsy Ban westernstandard en 2026-08-11T13:30:00.000Z BRAKE / CHIASSON: Canada’s trappers and artisans call on Etsy to reconsider misguided ban on fur and attempts to divide indigenous people Opinion, Indigenous, Fur Trade, Opinion, Opinion Column, trappers, Etsy, seal trade, sealers https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/hill-its-time-to-finally-reform-canadas-equalization-program/75819 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-03/tq435ri4/Screenshot-2026-06-03-at-11.59.06-AM.png Premier Danielle Smith westernstandard en 2026-08-11T11:30:00.000Z HILL: It’s time to finally reform Canada’s equalization program Opinion, Alberta, Equalization, Danielle Smith, Opinion, Western, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/no-return-home-yet-for-thousands-as-bald-range-fire-remains-active-and-unsafe/75831 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/ljbmex9n/HPWy4snb0AA-ntT.jpeg The Bald Range wildfire lights up the night sky and reflects across the water as seen from Peachland on the night of August 9–10, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-08-11T02:33:25.374Z No return home yet for thousands as Bald Range fire remains active and unsafe BC, News, Bc, Rcmp, Bcpoli, Penticton, Bc Wildfires, Summerland, Bald Range fire, RDOS, Erick Thompson https://www.westernstandard.news/news/third-man-charged-in-gta-synagogue-shootings/75829 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/6zrzwwi7/2023-07-21-yrp-cruiser2.jpg a 23-year-old from Barrie is facing eight charges related to the shooting https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/626xpp3f/synagogues.jpg Gunshots were discovered in the front door of a North York synagogue earlier this year westernstandard en 2026-08-10T20:32:02.426Z Third man charged in GTA synagogue shootings News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Crime, Toronto, Shooting, Jewish Synagogue https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/mcdonalds-canada-adds-red-bull-energy-beverages-to-menu/75827 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/939ndnhi/Untitled-design-2026-08-10T142017.701.png McDonald’s Canada is adding Red Bull-based beverages to its menu beginning August 11. westernstandard en 2026-08-10T20:31:17.311Z McDonald’s Canada adds Red Bull energy beverages to menu Canadian, News, Health Canada, Mcdonalds, Red Bull, Dragonberry Energizer, Tropicberry Energizer, McDonalds Red Bull drinks, Quebec energy drink ban https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/morgan-the-2-spandex-delusion-cities-need-to-scrap-empty-bike-lanes/75790 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/619no63s/oleg-kukharuk-aKrqZqpZgDE-unsplash.webp Cyclist westernstandard en 2026-08-10T20:30:00.000Z MORGAN: The 2% spandex delusion — cities need to scrap empty bike lanes Opinion, Calgary, Alberta, Calgary, Cars, Cyclists, Bike Lanes, Opinion, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-reviews-amber-alert-system-after-death-of-11-year-old-parker-wells/75828 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-17/qqcmcuqb/Screenshot-2026-07-17-at-8.12.46-AM.png Parker https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-05-27/33ugs7mq/IMG7704.webp Minister Mike Ellis westernstandard en 2026-08-10T20:15:33.028Z Alberta reviews Amber Alert system after death of 11-year-old Parker Wells News, Alberta, Calgary, Yyc, Abpoli, Cps, Ableg, Mike Ellis, Yyccc, Nathan Neudorf, Amber Alert, Parker https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ontario-spends-nearly-12-million-to-restore-brampton-wetlands/75825 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/d9kq4eej/wet.avif The Brampton project is part of a larger $9.6 million allocation https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/85jhuie4/todd.avif Environment Minister Todd McCarthy said the wetlands protect communities from flooding westernstandard en 2026-08-10T19:41:47.635Z Ontario spends nearly $1.2 million to restore Brampton wetlands News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Environment, Brampton, Flooding, wetlands https://www.westernstandard.news/news/breaking-cps-issues-dangerous-person-alert-after-shooting-in-edworthy-park/75816 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/lnahvnys/IMG0441.webp Calgary Police Insp. Darren Smith (left) and Chief Katie McLellan at a press conference on August 10, 2026. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/z0kd6qyd/IMG_0446.webp Calgary Police at Edworthy Park on August 10, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-08-10T19:38:44.496Z UPDATED: 'NEW NORMAL': Calgary cop shot twice as gangster turns traffic stop into gunfight, suspect later found dead News, Calgary, Alberta, Yyc, Crime, Calgary, Shooting, Calgary Police, Crime In Alberta, Calgary Police Chief, Shooter, yycccCPS, Edworthy Park, crime in calgary, Calgary police Chief Katie McLellan https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/exclusive-smith-says-albertas-industrial-carbon-tax-floor-agreement-is-a-win-even-if-it-is-not-ideal/75772 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-15/uqkfj10n/Screenshot_2026_05_15_at_11_45_48_AM.webp Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney signing the agreement in Calgary on May 15, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-08-10T19:23:57.659Z EXCLUSIVE: Smith says Alberta's industrial carbon tax floor agreement is a win, even if it is not ideal Danielle Smith, Alberta politics, Alberta government , Alberta carbon tax, Canada carbon tax, Alberta pipeline, Canada pipeline, Alberta MOU https://www.westernstandard.news/news/former-student-calls-ex-cambridge-professor-jason-ardays-teaching-terrible-amid-plagiarism-scandal/75815 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/08rncgjk/arday.webp Jason Arday https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/xsd7lrx6/arday.webp Jason Arday westernstandard en 2026-08-10T18:59:04.208Z Former student calls ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday’s teaching ‘terrible’ amid plagiarism scandal News, International, United Kingdom, Dei, Bbc, Plagiarism, University Of Cambridge, Great Britain, DEI ideology, DEI hire, dei hiring, jason arday, university of roehampton, unherd https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/calgary-water-park-temporarily-closed-as-ahs-investigate-three-e-coli-cases/75809 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/lep57jgz/Add-STEC-E.-coli-to-Image-1.png A Calgary water park has been temporarily closed while health officials investigate three confirmed cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli westernstandard en 2026-08-10T18:58:25.742Z Calgary water park temporarily closed as AHS investigates three E. coli cases Alberta, News, City Of Calgary, Ahs, E. coli, E. coli-infected water, Northeast Calgary, Prairie Winds Park https://www.westernstandard.news/news/tony-aspler-awards-rare-100-point-score-to-niagara-syrah/75818 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/zp4oxcao/tony-aspler.avif Tony Aspler inspecting Canadian wine in his personal cellar https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/1qx9sda0/Screenshot_2026_08_10_at_2_44_27_PM.png westernstandard en 2026-08-10T18:57:21.223Z Tony Aspler awards rare 100-point score to Niagara Syrah News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Niagara, Canadian Wine, Big Head, Tony Aspler https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-unifor-opens-gm-talks-as-job-security-tops-agenda-for-4600-ontario-workers/75806 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/vgm7g9io/Unifor.jpg Unifor rally in Windsor last year https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/jdxsbav5/Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-1.53.02-PM.png Trevor Longpre called the discussions a priority https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/6fnlnnrf/Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-1.54.07-PM.png Unifor President Lana Payne stressed the need for new investment commitments https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/r647ds18/HPSDyxlWcAAY9F.jpg Doug Ford posted about strong provincial job numbers over the weekend on X westernstandard en 2026-08-10T18:00:24.129Z WATCH: Unifor opens GM talks as job security tops agenda for 4,600 Ontario workers News, Canadian, Ontario, Jobs, Auto, Ontario, Unifor, Tariffs, Gm https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ontario-spends-more-than-6-million-on-skilled-trades-training-in-hamilton/75808 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/z4sbpk2b/ManInUniformUsingTheDrillOnTheConstructionSiteoriginal3627149.jpg The Ontario government wants to attract more young people towards skilled trades https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/k6plriva/piccini.jpg David Piccini said the money is meant to support industries under economic pressure https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/pnszev9z/mohawk.avif Mohawk College is receiving the most funding out of the schools involved westernstandard en 2026-08-10T17:42:03.822Z Ontario spends more than $6 million on skilled trades training in Hamilton News, Ontario, Canadian, Jobs, Ontario, Doug Ford, Hamilton, Skilled Trades https://www.westernstandard.news/news/christian-ministry-sues-moncton-over-cancelled-sean-feucht-worship-event/75812 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-08-23/hpjddqi2/ab1.webp Sean Feucht in Edmonton on Aug. 22. westernstandard en 2026-08-10T17:41:33.016Z Christian ministry sues Moncton over cancelled Sean Feucht worship event News, Canadian, Atlantic, Cdnpoli, Chris Fleury, Sean Feucht, Jccf, Moncton, Burn 24/7 Canada Worship Ministries Society https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/liberal-mp-shaun-chen-resigns-becoming-sixth-to-leave-since-election/75810 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/23km0dbo/shaun-chen Liberal MP Shaun Chen westernstandard en 2026-08-10T17:36:05.465Z Liberal MP Shaun Chen resigns, becoming sixth to leave since election Shaun Chen, Resignation, by-election, MP Shaun Chen, MP Chen https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/newell-the-secret-invasion-how-ai-data-centres-are-transforming-north-america/75805 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/ztcrdh26/LARKE-Picture.webp AI Data Centre westernstandard en 2026-08-10T17:30:00.000Z NEWELL: The secret invasion — how AI data centres are transforming North America Opinion, Ai, Artificial Intelligence, Electricity, Chatgpt, Opinion, Opinion Column, water usage, AI data centres https://www.westernstandard.news/news/man-21-dead-after-hamilton-stabbing/75807 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/k7m1sdte/zenin.jpg Zenin Roussel was stabbed on Main Street West Sunday evening https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/xm0599e3/lis_chambers.avif Sgt. Lisa Chambers said they are still looking for a suspect westernstandard en 2026-08-10T17:02:23.214Z Man, 21, dead after Hamilton stabbing News, Canadian, Ontario, Ontario, Crime, Public Safety, Hamilton, Homicide https://www.westernstandard.news/news/bill-wilsons-war-stories-of-guns-bodies-and-blasts/75711 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-11-05/xgwzb878/thumbnailaoe-bill-wilson.jpg Capt. William 'Bill' Wilson, RCN https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/25/5251699e-03ed-11ee-bc56-eb912ce62157/647e5cd321a87.image.png Seaman-Gunner Bill Wilson (right) in 1944. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/41/441e6bd6-03ea-11ee-83ad-9fda50a6fdc8/647e5810b269c.image.png The destroyer HMCS Ottawa, from which Capt. Bill Wilson, then a seaman-gunner, observed the D-Day landings. westernstandard en 2026-08-10T16:24:31.376Z Bill Wilson's war stories — of guns, bodies and blasts News, Alberta, Calgary, Yyc, Yyccc, Bill Wilson, HMCS Tecumseh https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/mother-of-missing-nova-scotia-children-jack-and-lilly-believes-they-are-still-alive/75803 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/itirgm65/Untitled-design-2026-08-10T100311.633.png The mother of two Nova Scotia children who have been missing for 15 months says she continues to believe her children are alive. westernstandard en 2026-08-10T16:17:20.043Z Mother of missing Nova Scotia children Jack and Lilly believes they are still alive Canadian, News, Nova Scotia, Jack Sullivan, Lilly Sullivan, Malehya Brooks-Murray, Missing kids Nova Scotia, Northeast Nova RCMP, Pictou County RCMP https://www.westernstandard.news/news/exclusive-stockwell-day-warns-independence-split-among-conservatives-would-be-best-news-for-alberta-ndp/75804 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/8cm05gju/Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-9.58.40-AM.webp Former federal Conservative public safety minister Stockwell Day. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-28/4nfn4ixo/IMG_0378.webp Premier Danielle Smith (right) with Justin Wright, Minister of Primary and Preventative Health Services, in Calgary on July 27, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-08-10T16:08:48.430Z EXCLUSIVE: Stockwell Day warns independence split among conservatives would be ‘best news’ for Alberta NDP News, Alberta, Canadian, Abpoli, Alberta Ndp, Maxime Bernier, Danielle Smith, Stockwell Day, Research Co, Thomas Lukaszuk, Alberta Prosperity Project, Abpol, Naheed Nenshi, Alberta Independence, Jeffrey Rath, People's Party of Canada, Alberta independence movement, Angus Reid poll, Referendum question, Major Projects Office, Alberta pipeline, Canadian Alliance Party, West Coast Oil Pipeline Project https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/canada-sanctions-uae-defence-company-linked-to-russian-military/75802 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/mvuxnyau/573-Interview-1.jpg Guerman Goutorov westernstandard en 2026-08-10T15:54:12.144Z Canada sanctions UAE defence company linked to Russian military Anita Anand, UAE, Russia, Ukraine, Sanctions, Russia Sanctions, Defence company, Guerman Goutorov https://www.westernstandard.news/news/hybrid-canadian-palestinian-flag-spotted-at-albertas-abraham-lake/75794 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/gtebecz7/Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-9.50.35-AM.png westernstandard en 2026-08-10T15:52:00.436Z Hybrid Canadian-Palestinian flag spotted at Alberta’s Abraham Lake News, Canadian, Alberta, Canadian Flag, Palestine flags, Abraham Lake, #cdnpoli, #abpoli, alberta lake, Canadian and Palestine flag https://www.westernstandard.news/careers/now-hiring-digital-marketing-social-media-manager/75801 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/nfefbbwn/Reporter-Intern-1.png westernstandard en 2026-08-10T15:34:45.818Z NOW HIRING: Digital Marketing & Social Media Manager Careers https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/macleod-beyond-reform-why-alberta-must-choose-independence-over-centralized-laurentian-rule/75797 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/4dgx2uim/Two-Cultures-Two-Future.webp Alberta Independence westernstandard en 2026-08-10T15:32:05.468Z MACLEOD: Beyond reform — why Alberta must choose independence over centralized Laurentian rule Opinion, Alberta, Central Canada, Opinion, Laurentian Elite, Western, Western Independence, Opinion Column, Centralization, top down https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/new-poll-finds-carney-holds-wide-trust-lead-over-poilievre/75799 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-03-13/fb35f4oe/PierreCarney.jpg Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre westernstandard en 2026-08-10T15:26:39.271Z New poll finds Carney holds wide trust lead over Poilievre Carney, Poilievre, Poll, Leger Poll, trust, approval rating, older Canadians https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/ottawa-launches-100m-steel-shipping-rebate/75796 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/xwazg449/Steve-MacKinnon.jpeg Steve MacKinnon westernstandard en 2026-08-10T15:17:17.227Z Ottawa launches $100M steel shipping rebate Steve Mackinnon, Steel, rebate, $100 million, tariffs, steel tariffs, Canadian industry, Hamilton, Ontario https://www.westernstandard.news/international/new-report-shows-royal-navy-drone-boats-sent-military-data-to-china/75791 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/gvjw5ohy/The-Solent-K3-SCOUT-Medium-Heavy.webp Unmanned drone boats built by Kraken Technology Group for the Royal Navy westernstandard en 2026-08-10T15:16:27.507Z New report shows Royal Navy drone boats sent military data to China International, News, Drones, UK's Ministry of Defence, Royal Navy, Kraken Technology, Drone Boat, Military data leaked https://www.westernstandard.news/news/natural-resources-employees-unclear-on-indigenous-reconciliation-despite-years-of-training/75793 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/09xyfci2/pensionnat-kamloops-residential-school.jpg Kamloops Residential School, 1930 westernstandard en 2026-08-10T15:03:58.896Z Natural Resources employees unclear on indigenous reconciliation despite years of training News, Canadian, Energy, Cdnpoli, Reconciliation, Department Of Fisheries, Canadian Natural Resources https://www.westernstandard.news/news/privy-council-poll-found-vancouver-voters-wary-of-alberta-oil-pipeline/75792 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-11/g43e7bg5/IMG_2679.jpeg A Canadian energy policy expert has said government ownership stakes in future pipeline projects could help to accelerate approvals and attract investment, adding that Canada needs to rethink how major infrastructure gets built. westernstandard en 2026-08-10T14:56:55.986Z Privy Council poll found Vancouver voters wary of Alberta oil pipeline News, BC, Alberta, Energy, Bcpoli, Abpoli, Cdnpoli, Jonathan Wilkinson, Mark Carney, Alberta pipelines https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/okanagan-information-officers-calm-updates-earn-hero-praise-during-fire-crisis/75789 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/jsigb6f6/elGXJ.jpg Erick Thompson, Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen information officer, provides an update on the Bald Range wildfire during a livestream briefing on Sunday, August 9, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-08-10T14:44:26.886Z Okanagan Information Officer’s calm updates earn ‘hero’ praise during fire crisis BC, News, Bc Wildfire Service, Wildfire, Penticton, Bc Wildfires, Summerland, Bald Range fire, RDOS, Erick Thompson https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/rubenstein-who-owns-ottawa-an-indigenous-tribe-thinks-they-do/75761 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/swyszbk5/Crown-Indigenous-Relations-Minister-Rebecca-Alty.webp Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/4wyz7jw9/Screenshot-2026-08-07-at-10.39.46-AM.webp Algonquin Land Claim westernstandard en 2026-08-10T11:30:00.000Z RUBENSTEIN: Who owns Ottawa? An indigenous tribe thinks they do Opinion, Ottawa, Parliament Hill, Opinion, Opinion Column, aboriginal title, Aboriginal land claims, algonquin https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/breaking-penticton-rcmp-confirm-first-death-related-to-bald-range-wildfire/75788 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/20msdpso/C19ao.jpg Flames from the Bald Range wildfire surround a home west of Summerland on Friday, August 7, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-08-10T00:55:25.575Z Penticton RCMP confirm first death related to Bald Range wildfire BC, News, Bc, David Eby, State Of Emergency, Wildfire, Penticton, Bc Wildfires, Summerland, Bald Range fire https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/walmart-parking-lot-turns-into-makeshift-centre-for-summerland-wildfire-refugees/75787 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-09/xoy0syuh/nnaPh.jpg An impromptu RV city takes shape in the parking lot of the Penticton Walmart on Saturday as Summerland wildfire evacuees arrive. westernstandard en 2026-08-09T22:27:00.297Z Walmart parking lot turns into makeshift centre for Summerland wildfire refugees BC, News, Bc, David Eby, Bc Wildfire Service, State Of Emergency, Walmart, Penticton, Bc Wildfires, Summerland, Bald Range fire, RDOS, Erick Thompson https://www.westernstandard.news/news/army-cadets-seek-80m-funding-boost-as-inflation-drives-up-program-costs/75683 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/35/f35dea7c-5e17-11ee-bf55-bf0ec8e2e5fa/6515a2eb6df4a.image.jpg Cadets westernstandard en 2026-08-09T20:00:00.000Z Army Cadets seek $80M funding boost as inflation drives up program costs News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Canadian Armed Forces, Department Of Defence, Public Health Agency Of Canada, Army Cadets, Army Cadet League and Air Cadet League