https://www.westernstandard.news/news/liberal-delegation-urged-chinese-ev-maker-byd-to-boost-canadian-demand/75887 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-01-16/drrw6vzr/Screenshot-2025-09-19-at-9.50.08-AM.png Chinese EVs westernstandard en 2026-08-16T17:00:00.000Z Liberal delegation urged Chinese EV maker BYD to boost Canadian demand News, Canadian, International, Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicle, Electric Vehicle Manufacturing, Mainstream Automakers, China’s BYD electric vehicles, Sen. Clément Gignac, general motors canada, Sarah Goldfeder, Brendan Sweeney, Pacific Manufacturing Association of Canada, china's electric vehicles, BYD, Zoe Royer https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/new-canadian-firearms-exchange-launches-promises-to-be-marketplace-for-law-abiding-gun-owners/75538 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-30/v9aaleyr/Screenshot-2026-07-30-at-1.50.10-pm.png Front page of canadianfirearmsexchange.ca westernstandard en 2026-08-16T16:00:00.000Z New 'Canadian Firearms Exchange' launches, promises to be marketplace for 'law-abiding' gun owners Canadian, News, Saskatchewan, Gun Laws, Canadian Gun Ownership, Canadian firearms owners, Canadian Firearms Exchange, Firearm marketplace, Jacob van der Merwe, Canadian firearm community https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/alexander-smiths-pipelines-and-the-quiet-surrender-of-alberta-sovereignty/75975 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-10-13/rgd0w1vz/20180603-BPD-pipeline-rally-AbLeg-Apr18.18.AbGov.webp Pipeline demonstration westernstandard en 2026-08-16T15:30:00.000Z ALEXANDER: Smith’s pipelines and the quiet surrender of Alberta sovereignty Opinion, Alberta, Pipelines, Danielle Smith, Opinion, Opinion Column, government funded, eastward corridor https://www.westernstandard.news/news/western-canada-energy-sector-could-need-69400-hires-by-2035-as-retirements-mount/75811 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-11/gfn8c3sa/jobs.webp Energy industry westernstandard en 2026-08-16T15:00:00.000Z Western Canada energy sector could need 69,400 hires by 2035 as retirements mount News, Canadian, Business, Energy, Cdnpoli, Energy Industry, careers in energy, Energy Safety Canada https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/globerman-moir-heres-how-the-eby-government-can-help-fix-bcs-broken-healthcare-system/75972 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-03-13/c9cna2hf/waiting-woman.jpg.webp Fraser Institute economists make the case for the BC government to expand its use of private medical facilities in a single-payer system, to shorten waiting lists westernstandard en 2026-08-16T14:30:00.000Z GLOBERMAN / MOIR: Here’s how the Eby government can help fix BC’s broken healthcare system Opinion, Bc, Healthcare, David Eby, Private Clinics, Opinion, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-homebuilder-makes-hail-resistant-roofing-standard-on-new-homes/75864 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/f9nhjk2c/Screenshot-2026-08-11-at-12.30.52-PM.png Alberta homebuilder makes hail-resistant roofing standard on new homes westernstandard en 2026-08-16T14:00:00.000Z Alberta homebuilder makes hail-resistant roofing standard on new homes News, Alberta, Yyc, Abpoli, Ableg, Yyccc, Insurance Bureau Of Alberta, Homes by Avi, hail storms https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/how-long-it-takes-to-save-downpayments-in-calgary-and-edmonton/75949 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-05-22/hkx71pwf/household-net-worth-med-1089x730-cmt-67dc66c5eff3a.webp House westernstandard en 2026-08-16T13:00:00.000Z How long it takes to save downpayments in Calgary and Edmonton Alberta, News, Edmonton, Calgary, Yyc, Yeg, Yegcc, Yyccc, Calgary housing, Calgary home prices, Edmonton home prices, Edmonton housing, Downpayments in Calgary, Downpayments in Edmonton https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/dur-albertas-future-must-include-the-children-conceived-here/75969 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-08-01/2i6yzsnw/babyholdinghandblackandwhite.jpg Baby Hand westernstandard en 2026-08-16T12:30:00.000Z DUR: Alberta’s future must include the children conceived here Opinion, Alberta, Population Growth, Abortion, Population, Opinion, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canadian-embassy-in-nairobi-audit-flags-missing-fuel-contract-splitting-and-spending-irregularities/75800 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-02-27/2i7ofawt/622a1dee4cdd0_image.jpg Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand westernstandard en 2026-08-16T12:00:00.000Z Canadian Embassy in Nairobi audit flags missing fuel, contract splitting and spending irregularities News, Canadian, International, Cdnpoli, Anita Anand, Kenya https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/morgan-anti-automobile-activists-disguise-themselves-as-safety-activists/75918 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/75/d7590bba-e917-11ed-9110-afd1d111fefe/645157ad6723f.image.jpg Cyclist westernstandard en 2026-08-16T11:30:00.000Z MORGAN: Anti-automobile activists disguise themselves as safety activists Opinion, Alberta, Calgary, Bike Lanes, Opinion, Opinion Column, environmental activist group, anti-car, anti-automobile https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-why-alberta-feels-so-different-from-the-rest-of-canada/75997 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-15/objb2ow5/maxresdefault.jpg Why Alberta is different westernstandard en 2026-08-15T21:00:00.000Z WATCH: Why Alberta feels so different from the rest of Canada Watch, Opinion, Podcast, Nation of People Podcast https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/new-study-finds-canadians-spent-more-on-taxes-than-basic-necessities-in-2025/75921 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-13/9rnwtfak/Screenshot-2026-08-13-at-9.38.52-am.png Pie chart showing what the average Canadian family is spending their money on by percentage in 2025 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-13/w7ci57uy/Screenshot-2026-08-13-at-9.35.00-am.png Graph showing how many thousands of dollars the average Canadian family spends on taxes, shelter, food, and clothing per year westernstandard en 2026-08-15T20:00:00.000Z New study finds Canadians spent more on taxes than basic necessities in 2025 Canadian, News, Canadian taxpayer, costing Canadian taxpayers, Excess taxes, the fraser institute, Average income, Canadian families https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ottawa-expects-many-ukrainian-refugees-to-return-home-when-war-ends/75902 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-12/k7dz0ply/Screenshot-2025-12-29-at-10.32.51-AM.webp Prime Minister Mark Carney with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Halifax. westernstandard en 2026-08-15T19:00:00.000Z Ottawa expects many Ukrainian refugees to return home when war ends News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Ukraine War, Ukraine, Department Of Immigration, Cdnpol, Russia Ukraine War, Kerry Diotte, Ukrainian Refugees https://www.westernstandard.news/news/veterans-affairs-preparing-takeover-of-canadas-largest-private-military-cemetery/75798 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/shp7wdwk/Screenshot-2026-08-10-at-9.21.05-AM.png National Field of Honour in Pointe-Claire, Que. westernstandard en 2026-08-15T18:00:00.000Z Veterans Affairs preparing takeover of Canada’s largest private military cemetery News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Department Of Veterans Affairs, National Field of Honour in Pointe-Claire, Que., Last Post Fund https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/an-ode-to-canadas-most-popular-and-trusted-journalist-mark-slapinski/75469 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-29/b1oypvfm/HOVrzAqXIAAB-EU.jpeg The man to whom all Canadian journalists must fall to the feet of https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-29/n9uqq09h/Screenshot-2026-07-29-at-2.33.27-pm.png The archived story on the now deleted Vancouver Time https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-29/6k5enhgy/HDYvX3Ha0AAAox.jpeg Mark's been using Grok to make his fantasy come to reality westernstandard en 2026-08-15T17:00:00.000Z An ode to Canada's 'most popular and trusted journalist': Mark Slapinski Canadian, News, Features, Cdnpoli, Mark Slapinski, Canadian poltical journalism, Grifter https://www.westernstandard.news/news/calgary-rocky-view-county-and-canada-infrastructure-bank-advance-prairie-economic-gateway/75866 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-11-21/iovv544d/farkas-at-chamber.avif Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas westernstandard en 2026-08-15T16:00:00.000Z Calgary, Rocky View County and Canada Infrastructure Bank advance Prairie Economic Gateway News, Alberta, Calgary, Yyc, Abpoli, Yyccc, Jeromy Farkas, Canada Infrastructure Bank, Rocky View County https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/macleod-carney-explains-equalization-and-completely-misses-the-point/75986 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-25/4e5q7wos/Carney-presser-page-flipping-2026-06-25.jpeg Mark Carney speaks to reporters at press gallery westernstandard en 2026-08-15T15:30:00.000Z MACLEOD: Carney explains equalization — and completely misses the point Opinion, Alberta, Equalization, Quebec, Mark Carney, Opinion, Laurentian Elite, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/news/cra-auditors-flag-weak-oversight-as-billions-in-unpaid-taxes-remain-uncollected/75795 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-01-27/zq75uvlg/Screenshot-2026-01-27-at-12.00.05-PM.png Canada Revenue Agency westernstandard en 2026-08-15T15:00:00.000Z CRA auditors flag weak oversight as billions in unpaid taxes remain uncollected News, Canadian, Canada Revenue Agency, Cdnpoli, Cra https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/hall-beyond-the-outrage-albertas-dog-assisted-bear-hunting-critics-are-wrong/75967 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/qu39frvr/mohammed-ouzzaoui-RaWkh7fCzcM-unsplash.webp Image by Ouzzaoui on Unsplash westernstandard en 2026-08-15T14:30:00.000Z HALL: Beyond the outrage — Alberta’s dog-assisted bear hunting critics are wrong Opinion, Alberta, Bear Hunting, Hunting, Opinion, Opinion Column, dog-assisted hunting https://www.westernstandard.news/news/waterloo-researchers-develop-tumour-eating-bacteria-that-may-be-next-step-in-fight-against-cancer/75836 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/ai0dqk1y/Brian-Ingalls-Sara-Sadr-and-Marc-Aucoin-2048x1542.jpg.webp Waterloo researchers, (L-R) Dr. Brian Ingalls, Dr. Sara Sadr, and Dr. Marc Aucoin, who developed the new cancer-fighting bacteria westernstandard en 2026-08-15T14:00:00.000Z Waterloo researchers develop 'tumour-eating' bacteria that may be next step in fight against cancer News, Canadian, Ontario, University Of Waterloo, Cancer, Cancer Care, Cancer research, Tumour, Tumour-eating bacteria https://www.westernstandard.news/news/is-ai-coming-for-your-job-these-ten-roles-are-most-at-risk/75814 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-12/lcm5wfqm/image-14.jpg AI getting handed letter of resignation westernstandard en 2026-08-15T13:00:00.000Z Is AI coming for your job? These ten roles are most at risk News, Canadian, Features, Artificial Intelligence, Job Market, ai 2026, AI taking jobs, AI jobs, roles at risk from AI, Canadian job market, Job market and AI, Is AI coming for your job https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/brulotte-cut-bureaucracy-restore-readiness-time-to-rebuild-the-canadian-military/75990 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/uugq2sr4/Screen_Shot_2024_04_09_at_10_09_43_AM.png Canadian military members arrive at 5 Wing Goose Bay in Newfoundland and Labrador for Operation Noble Defender. westernstandard en 2026-08-15T12:30:00.000Z BRULOTTE: Cut bureaucracy, restore readiness — time to rebuild the Canadian military Opinion, Canadian Armed Forces, Military, Canadian Military, Opinion, Opinion Column, Reserves https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/whos-at-the-top-of-the-liquor-leaderboard-all-13-provinces-and-territories-ranked-by-alcohol-consumption/75775 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-12-06/1y7d9uk8/800px-DrinkingBeer.jpg People enjoying a beer westernstandard en 2026-08-15T12:00:00.000Z Who's at the top of the liquor leaderboard; All 13 provinces and territories ranked by alcohol consumption Canadian, News, Features, Beer, Beer Canada, Canadian liqour industry, Canadian liqour, Provinces ranked https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/carpay-safe-social-media-act-is-a-trojan-horse-for-mass-digital-surveillance-and-censorship/75983 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-10-29/t392yykz/canada-digital-id-scaled.jpg Digital Life westernstandard en 2026-08-15T11:30:00.000Z CARPAY: Safe Social Media Act is a Trojan horse for mass digital surveillance and censorship Opinion, Australia, Teenagers, Digital Id, Opinion, Opinion Column, Safe Social Media Act, Bill C-34, social media monitoring https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-delays-school-flag-restrictions-and-weekly-national-anthem-mandate/75996 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-03-06/jkvwbusj/smith-nicolaides.jpg Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides at a press conference on March 5, 2026 westernstandard en 2026-08-15T00:32:33.927Z Alberta delays school flag restrictions and weekly national anthem mandate News, Alberta, Abpoli, Danielle Smith, Demetrios Nicolaides, Ucp Government, Abpol, Alberta Teachers Association, Jason Schilling, Amanda Chapman https://www.westernstandard.news/news/instagram-suspends-dominion-society-accounts-ahead-of-controversial-hamilton-conference/75994 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/p35ek31j/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2026-043234-PM.webp When it rains, it pours. In the wake of the controversy around its upcoming nationalist conference in Hamilton, Ontario, the Dominion Society of Canada has seen Instagram suspend three accounts associated with the group. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-30/vu58mn7f/IMG8601.webp Dominion Society founder Daniel Tyrie (left) with Greg Wycliffe (right). westernstandard en 2026-08-14T22:34:39.311Z Instagram suspends Dominion Society accounts ahead of controversial Hamilton conference News, Canadian, Andrea Horwath, Meta, Hamilton, Free Speech, Instagram, Daniel Tyrie, Dominion Society of Canada, domcon, domcon2026 https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/update-milobar-leaves-conservative-party-of-bc-cites-values-clash/75995 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-03-04/szohmpaf/Milobar.webp BC Conservative finance critic Peter Milobar westernstandard en 2026-08-14T22:33:58.530Z UPDATE: Milobar leaves Conservative Party of BC, cites 'values clash' BC, News, Bcpoli, Peter Milobar, Bcpolitics, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Jas Johal, bcpol, BC Conservative, Conservative Party of BC https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-is-alberta-winning-with-ottawa/75993 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/uy5a4t9v/CMS-Template-2026-08-14T133854.979.jpg "We're winning," Danielle Smith on Alberta’s relationship with Ottawa westernstandard en 2026-08-14T22:00:00.000Z WATCH: Is Alberta winning with Ottawa? Watch, Alberta, News, Equalization, Alberta Independence, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Alberta Ottawa relations, Alberta immigration https://www.westernstandard.news/news/calgary-nude-recreation-group-challenges-cps-with-princes-island-park-protest/75991 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/y12fkene/Protest-Flyer-Banner-169.png Calgary Nude Recreation banner westernstandard en 2026-08-14T21:23:45.377Z Calgary nude recreation group challenges CPS with Prince’s Island Park protest News, Alberta, Calgary, Yyc, Alberta Crown Prosecution Service, Section 174, Calgary Police Service (CPS), public safety concerns, Calgary Nude Recreation, Prince's Island Park, Calgary https://www.westernstandard.news/news/men-captured-illegally-dumping-trash-on-farmers-property-near-chestermere/75974 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/qp4fnu9m/Screenshot-2026-08-14-at-1.40.40-PM.png Chestermere, Alberta is one of the most recent sites where people have been caught dumping garbage illegally onto private farmland. westernstandard en 2026-08-14T21:22:14.170Z Men captured illegally dumping trash on farmers' property near Chestermere News, Canadian, Alberta, Chestermere, illegal dumping, Chestermere farm, Chestermere farm illegal dumping, illegal dumping alberta, Shelby Opheim, facebook illegal dumping https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ontario-opens-niagara-to-more-casino-operators/75988 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/o0qxutcv/niagara.jpg Niagara will soon see more casino operators https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/twvj7831/Screenshot-2026-08-14-at-4.15.24-PM.png The move is a part of Premier Doug Ford’s Destination Niagara Strategy westernstandard en 2026-08-14T21:20:14.230Z Ontario opens Niagara to more casino operators News, Ontario, Canadian, Doug Ford, Casino, Niagara, Gambling, OLG https://www.westernstandard.news/news/former-cambridge-university-professor-jason-arday-found-dead/75989 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/08rncgjk/arday.webp Jason Arday westernstandard en 2026-08-14T20:47:50.780Z Former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday found dead News, International, Cambridge University, jason arday, Cambridge University professor, former Cambridge University professor, Jason arday found dead https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/exclusive-duane-bratt-claims-smith-and-the-ucp-are-currently-safe-but-octobers-referendum-could-have-repercussions/75980 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 2026-08-14T20:40:02.735Z EXCLUSIVE: Duane Bratt claims Smith and the UCP are currently safe, but October's referendum could have repercussions Danielle Smith, Alberta politics, Alberta government, Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Alberta referendum, Alberta election, Alberta Prosperity Project, Stay Free Alberta, Let Alberta Decide, Forever Canadian, Alberta NDP, Naheed Nenshi https://www.westernstandard.news/news/dominion-society-marches-ahead-with-nationalist-conference-despite-hamilton-mayors-opposition-political-pressure/75987 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/syhvw09a/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2026-022119-PM.webp The founder of the Dominion Society of Canada says that his nationalist organization is planning to proceed with an upcoming conference in Hamilton, Ontario, later this month despite opposition from the city’s mayor and uncertainty over whether controversial Austrian remigration advocate Martin Sellner will be admitted to Canada. westernstandard en 2026-08-14T20:27:26.153Z Dominion Society marches ahead with nationalist conference despite Hamilton mayor’s opposition, political pressure News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Andrea Horwath, Hamilton, Daniel Tyrie, Cdnpol, Ontario Ndp, IRCC, Dominion Society of Canada, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, Restore Britain, Restore UK, martin sellner, ken jones, charlie downes https://www.westernstandard.news/news/judge-rejects-kevin-oleary-backed-data-centre-bid-to-halt-first-nation-challenge/75984 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/530yb1lc/Untitled-design-2026-08-14T140246.078.png Kevin O'Leary and Chief Sheldon Sunshine westernstandard en 2026-08-14T20:23:43.982Z Judge rejects Kevin O’Leary-backed data centre bid to halt First Nation challenge News, Alberta, Municipal District Of Greenview, Kevin O'Leary, Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, Chief Sheldon Sunshine, O'Leary Digital, Parminder Johal, Wonder Valley project https://www.westernstandard.news/news/taxpayers-to-spend-another-35-million-a-year-on-horse-racing/75985 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/p3z9ilup/horse.jpg Taxpayers are going to spend up to $155 million per year to support the horse racing industry. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/o8d129lq/Screenshot-2026-08-14-at-3.54.49-PM.png Racetracks in Ontario like Woodbine have seen a decline in profits since sports gambling was legalized in the province. westernstandard en 2026-08-14T20:20:30.624Z Ontario taxpayers to spend another $35 million a year on horse racing News, Canadian, Ontario, Ontario, Doug Ford, Spending, Canadian taxpayers, Woodbine, Horse Racing https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/barber-speak-the-truth-get-kicked-out-of-canada/75981 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-12-09/8xnfbn0c/hoekstra.webp US Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra westernstandard en 2026-08-14T19:30:00.000Z BARBER: Speak the truth — get kicked out of Canada Opinion, Doug Ford, Petition, Mark Carney, Opinion, Opinion Column, Pete Hoekstra, elbows up, Mark Carney elbows up https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-ontario-requires-cash-deposits-for-bail-starting-monday/75977 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/n2r9aywl/image41.jpg Starting August 17, Ontario will require accused persons granted bail to deposit the full cash amount ordered by the court within two business days of release, ending the previous system that relied mainly on promises to pay and making it far easier for the province to recover money when conditions are breached. westernstandard en 2026-08-14T18:37:29.715Z WATCH: Ontario requires cash deposits for bail starting Monday Watch, News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Crime, Doug Ford, Public Safety, Bail Reform https://www.westernstandard.news/news/milobar-leaves-conservative-party-of-bc/75979 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-03-04/szohmpaf/Milobar.webp BC Conservative finance critic Peter Milobar westernstandard en 2026-08-14T18:31:21.422Z Milobar leaves Conservative Party of BC News, BC, Bcpoli, Peter Milobar, Bcpolitics, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Jas Johal, bcpol, BC Conservative, Conservative Party of BC https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-independence-support-holds-at-30-as-referendum-battle-heats-up/75978 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/3h1i0rq8/IMG1467.jpeg Alberta independence supporters protesting outside of the CPC BBQ in Edmonton. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/ceschilb/Screenshot-2026-08-14-at-12.18.56-PM.webp Alberta's referendum vs. a simplified stay/leave question. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/m96xj89s/Screenshot-2026-08-14-at-12.19.24-PM.webp How likely are you to vote in Alberta's provincial referendum this October? westernstandard en 2026-08-14T18:28:32.944Z Alberta independence support holds at 30% as referendum battle heats up News, Alberta, Abpoli, Angus Reid, Referendum, Abpol, Alberta Independence, Alberta independence movement, Angus Reid poll, Alberta referendum 2026 https://www.westernstandard.news/news/eby-shuffles-bc-ndp-cabinet-after-bailey-cancer-diagnosis/75976 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-03-04/zlbpdkvy/FInnance.webp Premier David Eby and Finance Minister Brenda Bailey westernstandard en 2026-08-14T18:06:24.902Z Eby shuffles BC NDP cabinet after Bailey cancer diagnosis News, BC, Bcpoli, David Eby, Ravi Kahlon, Cabinet Shuffle, Josie Osborne, Brenda Bailey https://www.westernstandard.news/news/referendum-tpa-donation-roundup-federalist-and-nationalist-donations-decrease/75971 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-20/jsdfzk5h/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-20-2026-at-104007-AM.webp Third-party advertisers on both sides of the Alberta independence debate experienced an overall decline in financial contributions during the most recent reporting period, with leading federalist and nationalist groups receiving the bulk of the funding. westernstandard en 2026-08-14T18:03:38.740Z Referendum TPA donation roundup: Federalist and nationalist donations decrease Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Let Alberta Decide, Alberta's Voice, Forever Canadian, Alberta Prosperity Project, Keith Wilson, Alberta referendum, Alberta TPA, Elections Alberta https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-police-video-shows-e-scooter-rider-weaving-through-kitchener-expressway-traffic/75973 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/4luw3qx9/Screenshot-2026-08-14-at-1.33.24-PM.png Waterloo Police posted the video to their Instagram account westernstandard en 2026-08-14T17:57:27.380Z WATCH: Police video shows e-scooter rider weaving through Kitchener expressway traffic News, Ontario, Watch, Canadian, Ontario, Doug Ford, Public Safety, Ontario Provincial Police, Waterloo, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), E-Scooters https://www.westernstandard.news/news/hockey-night-in-canada-punjabi-shuts-down-after-18-years-on-the-air/75968 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/g5qsucqi/Screenshot-2026-08-14-at-10.38.45-am.png HNIC Punjabi announces it won't be returning after 18 years of broadcasting westernstandard en 2026-08-14T17:49:44.265Z Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi shuts down after 18 years on the air News, Sports, Cbc, Hockey Night In Canada, Rogers Communications, Rogers Media, Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi https://www.westernstandard.news/news/trumps-trade-representative-presses-canada-to-drop-retaliatory-measures-as-tariff-deadline-nears/75970 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/798cqbbm/Untitled-design-2026-08-14T111943.800.png US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-06-16/bj5og5ek/Screenshot-2025-06-16-141139.png Dominic LeBlanc westernstandard en 2026-08-14T17:32:53.047Z Trump's trade representative presses Canada to drop retaliatory measures as tariff deadline nears News, Canadian, USA News, Cdnpoli, Trade, Cdnpol, Cusma, Us Politics, Trade War, US tarrifs, Tarrifs, US trade representative Jamieson Greer, Trade Minister Dominic Leblanc https://www.westernstandard.news/news/questions-emerge-over-timeline-of-liberal-mp-shaun-chens-reported-crash/75961 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/2b58juw5/default.avif Shaun Chen westernstandard en 2026-08-14T17:08:42.066Z Questions emerge over timeline of Liberal MP Shaun Chen’s reported crash News, Canadian, Independent journalist Andy Lee, #cdnpoli, Shaun Chen China trip, MP for Scarborough North, Liberal MP Shaun Chen, Shaun Chen car crash