https://www.westernstandard.news/news/academic-who-exposed-late-cambridge-professor-jason-ardays-plagiarism-suspended-from-belgian-university/76165 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/rt5i24no/Screenshot-2026-08-20-at-2.55.24-PM.png Nathan Cofnas, Jason Arday westernstandard en 2026-08-20T21:21:04.601Z Academic who exposed late Cambridge professor Jason Arday's plagiarism suspended from Belgian university News, International, Cambridge University, jason arday, nathan cofnas, Cambridge professor, ghent university, Petra De Sutter, Ghent university suspends researcher https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/whissell-the-myth-of-the-expert-negotiator-carney-canada-is-losing-big-in-trumps-trade-war/76166 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/7c8gg8f2/G2rSa03WYAAaCfQ.jpg Trump and Carney pose for photo in the White House westernstandard en 2026-08-20T20:46:00.707Z WHISSELL: The myth of the ‘expert negotiator’ Carney — Canada is losing big in Trump’s trade war Opinion, Donald Trump, Mark Carney, Opinion, Opinion Column, Trade War, 50% tariffs https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/pos-scum-mla-offers-5000-reward-after-thieves-steal-equipment-from-summerland-wildfire-crews/76164 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/wc5jc5qh/default.jpg-5.avif Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee. westernstandard en 2026-08-20T20:16:13.264Z 'POS Scum:' MLA offers $5,000 reward after thieves steal equipment from Summerland wildfire crews BC, News, Bcpoli, Penticton, Bcndp, BC Conservative, bounty, Summerland, floor crossers, Amelia Boultbee, Faulder, Bald Range fire https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/what-is-the-step-before-begging-kinew-bristles-at-carney-pressure-to-restore-us-booze/76163 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/09/7097ab3c-5bab-11ee-9541-2312100a9b62/651191d710c2d.image.jpg Premier Wab Kinew westernstandard en 2026-08-20T20:12:31.504Z “What is the step before begging?” Kinew bristles at Carney pressure to restore U.S. booze CUSMA, USMCA, Kinew, Wab Kinew, Manitoba, Booze ban, US-Canada, American booze https://www.westernstandard.news/calgary/lets-just-call-it-the-year-of-water-dam-it/76161 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-07/e0de272a-c419-4e2b-8670-ca93d8db09e3/Heading.jpg City of Calgary bearspaw south feeder main westernstandard en 2026-08-20T19:59:39.156Z Let’s just call it the year of water, dam it Calgary, News, Alberta, Yyc, Yyccc, calgary mayor jeromy farkas, Bearspaw feeder main, Water restrictions in Calgary https://www.westernstandard.news/news/24-hours-of-glory-alberta-has-day-with-zero-active-wildfires-a-first-in-40-years/76155 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/hz00j5i0/HLsOxJEaYAAC8LJ.jpg Wildfire, AB westernstandard en 2026-08-20T19:57:16.570Z '24 HOURS OF GLORY': Alberta has day with zero active wildfires — a first in 40 years News, Canadian, Alberta, Ab, Wildfire, Wildfire Alberta, Alberta Weather, Wildfire Activity, Alberta no active wildfire, low Alberta wildfire season https://www.westernstandard.news/news/famous-geopolitical-strategist-warns-independent-alberta-would-be-forced-to-rely-on-us/76157 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/myrf919l/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-20-2026-124958-PM.webp Famous American geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan believes an independent Alberta would be heavily reliant on the United States for trade, capital and market access and urged independence supporters to consider what would come after leaving Canada. westernstandard en 2026-08-20T19:53:09.447Z Famous geopolitical strategist warns independent Alberta would be forced to rely on US News, Alberta, Canadian, USA News, Abpoli, Cdnpoli, Peter Zeihan, European Union, Abpol, Alberta Independence, Cdnpol, Us Politics, Brexit, Geopolitics, Alberta independence movement https://www.westernstandard.news/news/smith-hints-proposed-prairie-connector-pipeline-could-become-keystone-20-with-trumps-support/76160 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-16/u57temrl/Heading-2.webp Premier Danielle Smith has hinted that a possible resurrection of Keystone XL and other proposals could form part of a renewed push to expand Alberta’s pipeline capacity and oil exports, but oil producers must be convinced to increase production in order for the projects to move forward. westernstandard en 2026-08-20T19:52:20.539Z Smith hints proposed Prairie Connector pipeline could become ‘Keystone 2.0’ with Trump’s support News, Alberta, Energy, Business, Justin Trudeau, Donald Trump, Abpoli, Energy, Oil And Gas, Danielle Smith, Pipeline, Abpol, Keystone Xl Pipeline, Keystone Xl, Oil Pipeline, Trans Mountain Expansion, Keystone, South Bow, alberta oil pipeline, Bridger Pipeline LLC, Northern Shield Energy Corridor, prairie connector https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/poilievre-invites-irans-exiled-crown-prince-to-canada-for-talks-on-tehran-regime/76150 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/31dznol6/PP-and-Reza-Pahlavi-2026-08-20.jpeg Reza Pahlavi (left) Pierre Poilievre (right) westernstandard en 2026-08-20T19:26:34.043Z Poilievre invites Iran’s exiled Crown prince to Canada for talks on Tehran regime Poilievre, Shah, Iran, Iranian, Conservatives, IRGC https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ontario-judge-ignores-new-bail-cash-deposit-rule-in-human-trafficking-bail-case/76158 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/f7dpzu75/image50.jpg Justice Scott Cowan granted the accused release on a $1,000 promise to pay. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/07bh8prb/westernstandard2026-07-294kkafow1arrested.jpg The woman was one of the nine suspects who were arrested as part of Project Troubadour https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/iniemlzg/Screenshot-2026-08-20-at-2.53.48-PM.png Doug Downey posted this on X when the rules were announced. westernstandard en 2026-08-20T19:20:33.837Z Ontario judge ignores new bail cash deposit rule in human-trafficking bail case News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Doug Ford, Public Safety, Human Trafficking, Bail Reform https://www.westernstandard.news/news/healthy-ontario-man-euthanized-by-maid-at-funeral-home-after-picking-up-drugs-from-pharmacy/76116 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/9q5bxoiz/Screenshot-2026-08-19-at-2.40.08-PM.png Kiano Vafaeian, death certificate westernstandard en 2026-08-20T18:56:13.770Z 'Healthy' Ontario man euthanized by MAiD at funeral home after picking up drugs from pharmacy News, Canadian, Maid, Dr Ellen Wiebe, MAID Canada, MAID cases, Kiano Vafaeian, MAiD mental illness, MAiD BC https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/exclusive-social-media-influencer-says-teacher-reporting-initiative-is-about-accountability/76144 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/lyc5158b/IMG0512.jpeg A photo outside of Tubmbler Ridge school with a pride flag painted on the window. westernstandard en 2026-08-20T18:50:26.803Z EXCLUSIVE: Social media influencer says teacher reporting initiative is about accountability Berta Proud Dad, Alberta education, Alberta schools, school neutrality, Calgary schools, Edmonton schools, Alberta pride flags, Alberta LGBTQ, Alberta classroom neutrality, Report a teacher https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-live-is-carney-finally-admitting-defeat/76151 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/erd18kkv/CMS-Template-2026-08-20T105214.835.jpg Trade deal... What's the deal? westernstandard en 2026-08-20T18:30:00.000Z WATCH LIVE: Is Carney finally admitting defeat? Watch, Marty Up North, Opinion, Keystone Xl Pipeline, Mark Carney, Donald J Trump, Western, Dairy Cartel, Trump tariffs, US Canada trade, Alberta referendum https://www.westernstandard.news/news/trans-organization-says-its-gender-care-guidelines-are-opinions-while-canada-follows-them-as-standards/76138 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/xgfb7956/image-14.jpg doctors westernstandard en 2026-08-20T18:13:02.410Z Trans organization says its gender care guidelines are 'opinions' while Canada follows them as standards News, Canadian, Wpath, transgender treatment, #cdnpoli, transgender treatment for minors, gender care guidelines, wpath gender care guidelines, gender care canada, FTC, Standards of Care, SOC-8 https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/wave-of-mortgage-renewals-set-to-wash-over-homeowners/76154 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-03-18/q4xhhk2z/household-net-worth-med-1089x730-cmt-67dc66c5eff3a.webp Household wealth westernstandard en 2026-08-20T18:12:52.119Z Wave of mortgage renewals set to wash over homeowners Canadian, News, Cdnpoli, Mortgage Rates, Phil Soper, Royal Lepage, Mortgage renewals, Adil Dinani, mortgage stress test https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-calandra-optimistic-on-teacher-deals-as-35-new-schools-open/76153 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/p1kf1kyz/calandra.jpg Paul Calandra said he was optimistic about the situation https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/9r4xth9q/Screenshot-2026-08-20-at-1.55.41-PM.png David Mastin was elected president of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario in 2025 westernstandard en 2026-08-20T18:00:41.659Z WATCH: Calandra optimistic on teacher deals as 35 new schools open News, Ontario, Canadian https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/brar-the-biggest-winner-of-the-tariff-deal-premier-danielle-smith/76152 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/4x374o3g/Screenshot-2026-08-11-at-12.31.40-PM.png Danielle Smith westernstandard en 2026-08-20T17:30:00.000Z BRAR: The biggest winner of the tariff deal? Premier Danielle Smith Opinion, Donald Trump, Danielle Smith, Keystone Xl Pipeline, Tariffs, Opinion, Opinion Column, Trade War, 50% tariffs https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-ford-faces-pressure-as-carney-asks-premiers-to-restock-us-alcohol/76145 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/bgjcnpay/grok-image-11e4fa57-a98d-4694-aa11-6e1e8d006365.jpg Mark Carney is asking Doug Ford to put American alcohol back on the shelves https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/72x6rmj9/Screenshot-2026-08-20-at-12.43.19-PM.png Carney urged a "Team Canada" approach westernstandard en 2026-08-20T17:26:12.301Z WATCH: Ford faces pressure as Carney asks premiers to restock U.S. alcohol News, Canadian, Ontario, Ontario, Doug Ford, Alcohol, Trade, Mark Carney, Auto Industry https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/ucp-grande-prairie-wapiti-constituency-president-disqualified-from-nomination-race/76134 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/mefmy4b5/IMG1680.jpeg UCP Grande Prairie-Wapiti constituency president and former nomination candidate Karen Peters. westernstandard en 2026-08-20T17:11:05.579Z UCP Grande Prairie-Wapiti constituency president disqualified from nomination race Karen Peters, UCP , UCP nomination, Ron Wiebe, Alberta election, Alberta Election 2027, Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie-Wapiti, Alberta politics, Alberta government https://www.westernstandard.news/news/hiker-fined-1500-after-off-leash-dog-encounters-grizzly-bear-in-banff/76148 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-24/kmx1z9v8/Untitled-design-78.png A video of an off-leash dog during a July encounter with a grizzly bear in Banff National Park. westernstandard en 2026-08-20T17:02:18.050Z Hiker fined $1,500 after off-leash dog encounters grizzly bear in Banff News, Canadian, Grizzly Bear, Parks Canada, National Parks Of Canada, viral video, Off-leash dog, Brook Koski https://www.westernstandard.news/news/former-fauci-advisor-guilty-of-conspiring-to-hide-federal-covid-19-documents/76113 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/omhwmsnf/Robert-Morens.webp Robert Morens westernstandard en 2026-08-20T16:52:48.577Z Former Fauci advisor guilty of conspiring to hide federal COVID-19 documents News, USA News, Dr Anthony Fauci, Robert Morens, COVID-19 conspiracy, US Attorney Office in Maryland, Kelly O, Hayes, Charges against Fauci https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/loblaw-strips-country-of-origin-information-from-produce-signs-amid-buy-canadian-push/76149 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/43/5433c564-880a-50f4-a7e8-3e6461f8afe1/622a335dc8a48.image.png Loblaws westernstandard en 2026-08-20T16:51:15.246Z Loblaw strips country-of-origin information from produce signs amid Buy Canadian push Loblaws, Buy Canadian, elbows up, grocery store, fruits, tags, labels https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/eby-silent-as-carney-asks-premiers-to-restock-us-alcohol/76146 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-29/pnhr7vf4/Eby-liquor-store-marc2025.bcg.webp BC Premier David Eby announces a ban on selected US alcohol products in private and government retail stores, March 2025. westernstandard en 2026-08-20T16:47:32.313Z Eby silent as Carney asks premiers to restock U.S. alcohol BC, News, Bcpoli, David Eby, Alcohol, Mark Carney, Cusma, American trade war threats, Canada-US, CUSMA review 2026, Donald Trump trade war https://www.westernstandard.news/news/former-gta-liberal-mp-who-resigned-due-to-health-issues-running-for-toronto-city-council/76139 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/23km0dbo/shaun-chen Liberal MP Shaun Chen westernstandard en 2026-08-20T15:52:40.005Z Former GTA Liberal MP who resigned due to health issues, running for Toronto City Council News, Ontario, Toronto City Council, Scarborough, MP Shaun Chen, Scarborough North, Toronto Muncipal Election https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/corus-announces-new-layoffs-affecting-global-news-and-talk-radio/76137 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-06/26024483-e4ca-498f-9d97-e03e2d0a4e29/Screenshot_2024_06_12_at_1_29_50_PM.png Global News is owned by Corus westernstandard en 2026-08-20T15:47:14.427Z Corus announces new layoffs affecting Global News and talk radio Canadian, News, Global News, Corus Entertainment, Global News layoffs, Corus Radio, Global National, News 640, Global BC https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/morgan-will-the-radical-left-kill-pride-events-forever-in-edmonton/76131 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-03/e50b92cc-cd3a-484b-93b9-7e6247591c0a/pride_2023_1.jpg Calgary Pride 2023 westernstandard en 2026-08-20T15:45:00.000Z MORGAN: Will the radical left kill Pride events forever in Edmonton? Opinion, Edmonton, Edmonton Police Service, Pride Parade, Opinion, Radical Left, Opinion Column, Edmonton Pride Parade https://www.westernstandard.news/manitoba/manitoba-man-faces-gun-charges-after-firing-on-fuel-thieves/76132 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-06-25/1daljsj5/BurnabyRCMP.webp RCMP vehicle westernstandard en 2026-08-20T15:09:48.657Z Manitoba man faces gun charges after firing on fuel thieves Manitoba, News, Canadian, Manitoba, Ccfr, Manitoba Rcmp, Gun Charges, Dufferin, Manitoba, Fuel theives https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/fildebrandt-federalists-are-cheating-in-albertas-referendum-for-the-world-to-see/75695 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/8jvc2yw2/Lukasuk-Forever-Canadian.jpg Thomas Lukasuk of Forever Canadian https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/38ya78up/Forever-Canada-Campaign-Bus Forever Canada Campaign Bus https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/jcu7zk1w/Forever-Canada-Campaign-Signs Forever Canada Campaign Signs https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/arrs84xk/Forever-Canada-Campaign-Office Forever Canada Campaign Office westernstandard en 2026-08-20T14:54:59.002Z FILDEBRANDT: Federalists are cheating in Alberta's referendum, for the world to see Alberta, Opinion, Thomas Lukaszuk, Cory Morgan, Lawn Signs, Opinion, Western, Western Independence, Opinion Column, Alberta Forever Canada, campaign office, campaign bus https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/third-woman-in-two-weeks-accused-of-lighting-fires-in-bc-interior/76127 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/vhb3jki5/wXTYs.jpg Mariah Banning Baer in an undated social media photo. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/ais2lk0m/p27lM.jpg Vernon Law Courts records for file 58304 list Mariah Faye Banning Baer’s appearances from September 2025 through sentencing on June 8, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-08-20T14:53:43.227Z Third woman in two weeks accused of lighting fires in BC Interior BC, News, Rcmp, Bcpoli, West Kelowna, Kamloops, Arson, Wildfire, Vernon, Penticton, Summerland, Mariah Banning Baer https://www.westernstandard.news/news/police-seek-suspect-in-sexual-assault-of-child-near-roundhouse-park/76130 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/6xfif1gh/TRANSCRIPTS.00251028.Still012.jpg Police have released these images of the man and are seeking assistance identifying him. westernstandard en 2026-08-20T14:52:16.252Z Police seek suspect in sexual assault of child near Roundhouse Park News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Crime, Toronto, Public Safety, child sexual assault https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/summerland-residents-return-to-largely-intact-town-after-bald-range-fire/76120 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/5p8ar2hx/image-11.jpg Suggested caption: Downtown Summerland’s Nesters Market and neighbouring shops stand intact on August 18, 2026, with fire-scarred hills behind the town. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/ob7gzzzy/IMG20260818113923.jpg A Nesters Market and neighbouring shops sit in an otherwise ordinary parking lot, the only obvious reminder of the fire the charred slopes of Giant’s Head and the surrounding hills. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/hs4cj4bv/IMG20260818113902.jpg Scorched hills show how close the Bald Range wildfire got to houses in Summerland proper. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/k9frc7aq/IMG20260818113839.jpg Closer view of the same property, showing the metal shed and debris behind safety fencing, August 18, 2026. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/zl5zqkod/IMG20260818113833.jpg Sporadic damage in Summerland proper: a house remains standing beside scorched trees and a surviving metal shed, with orange fencing marking a cleared area, August 18, 2026. Giant’s Head is visible in the background. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/g1onc3ct/IMG20260818113916.jpg A boil-water advisory remains in effect while testing continues; a District of Summerland A-frame sign on a downtown sidewalk reminds returning residents to bring water to a rolling boil for one minute or use another safe source. westernstandard en 2026-08-20T14:15:05.350Z Summerland residents return to largely intact town after Bald Range fire BC, News, Dr Bonnie Henry, Ravi Parmar, Penticton, Summerland, Kelly Greene, Bald Range fire, RDOS https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/bc-conservatives-replace-president-in-latest-shakeup/76128 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-03-01/hj8jy116/Estey.webp President Aisha Estey westernstandard en 2026-08-20T14:13:44.867Z BC Conservatives replace president in latest shakeup BC, News, Bcpoli, Peter Milobar, Aisha Estey, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, John Rusted, BC Conservative, Mauro Francis, Yuri Fulmer, Sharon White, Pavneet Singh https://www.westernstandard.news/ontario/brampton-pair-charged-in-online-dating-extortion-scheme/76126 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/z73hg4g1/jeets.jpg Harwinder Singh, left, and Riya Riya, right were arrested on August 12 westernstandard en 2026-08-20T14:13:07.985Z 'Brampton pair' charged in online dating extortion scheme Ontario, News, Canadian, Ontario, Crime, Brampton, Extortion, Peel Police https://www.westernstandard.news/ontario/scarborough-property-owner-charged-after-firing-gun-during-car-theft-attempt/76125 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/9iiyp8na/tps.avif An unknown number of suspects were attempting to steal a vehicle from the driveway of a home when a resident of the property discharged a firearm. westernstandard en 2026-08-20T14:11:55.967Z Scarborough property owner charged after firing gun during car theft attempt Ontario, Canadian, News, Ontario, Crime, Toronto, Public Safety, Gun Crime, Scarborough https://www.westernstandard.news/quebec/analysis-what-to-expect-from-the-upcoming-quebec-provincial-election/76088 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2023-10/5b67fec6-697e-4cd0-9607-c9542a8c8770/IMG_1853.jpeg PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon westernstandard en 2026-08-20T11:30:00.000Z ANALYSIS: What to expect from the upcoming Quebec provincial election Quebec, Eastern, News, Canadian, Opinion, Parti Quebecois, Quebec Election, Quebec Politics, Caq, Opinion Column, Quebec Independence, Analysis, Paul St Pierre Plamondon, Christine Frechette, Quebec referendum https://www.westernstandard.news/thepipeline/watch-will-carney-strike-a-deal-before-trumps-tariff-deadline/76124 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/rb3ms3ut/CMS-Template-2026-08-19T154347.958.jpg Trade deal, or no deal? westernstandard en 2026-08-20T00:30:00.000Z WATCH: Will Carney strike a deal before Trump’s tariff deadline? The Pipeline, Watch, Opinion, Mark Carney, Alberta Independence, Western, U.S. President Donald Trump, Alberta referendum, Trump tariff https://www.westernstandard.news/news/exclusive-prominent-remigration-activist-says-canadian-officials-may-deny-him-entry-ahead-of-nationalist-conference/76123 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-20/zofyenxs/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-071757-PM.webp Martin Sellner, a 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 2026-08-19T21:40:21.139Z EXCLUSIVE: Prominent remigration activist says Canadian officials may deny him entry ahead of nationalist conference News, Canadian, International, Cdnpoli, Immigration, Hamilton, Canadian Nationalism, Daniel Tyrie, Mass Immigration, Cdnpol, Nationalism, mass immigration and globalism, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Dominion Society of Canada, Remigration, martin sellner, domcon, domcon2026, aslam rana, Alexandre Cormier-Denis https://www.westernstandard.news/news/nenshi-says-ucps-calgary-shaw-nominee-is-not-smiths-planned-candidate/76115 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/vn1ii5l5/Screenshot-2026-08-19-at-2.46.38-PM.png Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi and Calgary-Shaw candidate Kyle Campbell speaking to reporters. westernstandard en 2026-08-19T21:13:38.398Z Nenshi says UCP's Calgary-Shaw nominee is not Smith's planned candidate Alberta NDP, Alberta UCP, UCP, Calgary-Shaw, Calgary by-election, Naheed Nenshi, Kyle Campbell, Mike Derry, Elections Alberta, Danielle Smith https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/maybe-if-canada-had-air-conditioning-caitlin-clark-sounds-off-scotiabank-arena-conditions/76122 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-10/yxmenw1g/Screenshot-2026-07-10-at-11.36.57-AM.webp Caitlin Clark westernstandard en 2026-08-19T20:46:02.320Z 'MAYBE IF CANADA HAD AIR CONDITIONING': Caitlin Clark sounds off Scotiabank arena conditions Caitlin Clark, AC, Toronto Tempo, Indiana Fever, WNBA, Basketball, Air Conditioning https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ottawa-finally-opens-national-lgbt-monument-friday-after-year-long-delay/76121 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/o56av1yv/23.png Ottawa's LGBTQ Monument westernstandard en 2026-08-19T20:39:34.105Z Ottawa finally opens national LGBT monument Friday after year-long delay Ottawa, LGBT, LGBTQ, 2SLGBTQIA+, Monument, LGBTQ monument, Governor General https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/byfield-independence-if-necessary-but-not-necessarily-independence/76100 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/3h1i0rq8/IMG1467.jpeg Alberta independence supporters protesting outside of the CPC BBQ in Edmonton. westernstandard en 2026-08-19T20:30:00.000Z BYFIELD: Independence if necessary, but not necessarily independence Opinion, Referendum, Independence, Opinion, Western, Opinion Column, October 19 Referendum, Question 10 https://www.westernstandard.news/international/dont-rape-women-uk-ministers-issue-asylum-seekers-guide-on-how-to-behave-around-women/76118 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/3jp8f6ge/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-020858-PM.png The UK Home Office has issued a new nine-page guide for asylum seekers outlining expectations around gender equality, sexual consent, domestic abuse and public behaviour https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/zvupxz6m/110735555-16064841-image-a-281787161548701.avif Page from the Home Office's new guidebook for asylum seekers https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/vh71jwlr/110735557-16064841-image-a-291787161575248.avif Page from the Home Office's new guidebook for asylum seekers https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/idge392s/110735559-16064841-image-a-301787161580169.avif Page from the Home Office's new guidebook for asylum seekers https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/rlynom6h/110735563-16064841-image-a-311787161640004.avif Page from the Home Office's new guidebook for asylum seekers westernstandard en 2026-08-19T20:18:48.229Z 'DON'T RAPE WOMEN': UK ministers issue asylum seekers guide on how to behave around women International, News, Home Office, Uk Government, asylum seekers, UK news, Asylum consequences of behaviour, Guide book https://www.westernstandard.news/news/mississauga-man-charged-in-child-luring-investigation/76117 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/r0t8hrn4/TRANSCRIPTS.01283427.Still010.jpg John Thompson, 52, of Mississauga faces a number of charges related to child sex crimes. westernstandard en 2026-08-19T20:11:11.649Z Mississauga man charged in child luring investigation News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Crime, Mississauga, York Regional Police, Child Exploitation https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/liberal-mp-anthony-housefather-campaigns-for-democrat-in-florida-primary/76119 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/4vt1mk61/HQGT7i0X0AAASZj.jpeg Sitting Liberal MP Anthony Housefather (right) westernstandard en 2026-08-19T20:10:50.944Z Liberal MP Anthony Housefather campaigns for Democrat in Florida primary Anthony Housefather, Liberal MP, Democrats, Democrat, Florida https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/smith-says-there-is-foreign-interference-in-albertas-independence-debate-though-not-to-a-criminal-level/76111 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-27/5eaf6fna/f91f3a88-037b-4dd5-9482-58d51fe9b0e5.jpg Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump standing behind an Alberta independence supporter. westernstandard en 2026-08-19T19:05:32.899Z Smith says there is foreign interference in Alberta's independence debate, though not to a criminal level Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Alberta referendum, Let Alberta Decide, Stay Free Alberta, Alberta Prosperity Project, Alberta independence foreign interference, Russia Alberta independence, U.S. Alberta independence https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-ontario-spends-nearly-10m-on-skills-training-as-manufacturers-brace-for-trump-tariffs/76112 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/484i2ccz/piccini.avif Labour Minister David Piccini announced the $9.8 million in Skills Development Fund training while under investigation by the Integrity Commissioner over previous handling of the fund. westernstandard en 2026-08-19T18:51:01.295Z WATCH: Ontario spends nearly $10M on skills training as manufacturers brace for Trump tariffs News, Ontario, Canadian, Watch, Ontario, Doug Ford, Manufacturing, Tariffs, Skills Training, David Piccini https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/wiechnik-trump-revives-keystone-xl-canada-should-build-it-and-the-west-coast-pipeline/76107 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/e3q2u64b/cd4a94d76b5ecc42.jpg Trump with Keystone XL https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-07/feffd0c1-92f5-4da9-87b7-03e26885cdd5/IMG_3696.png Keystone XL route https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-25/6kjphg7c/Screenshot-2026-02-25-at-10.18.48-AM.webp Bridger Pipeline Expansion Project. westernstandard en 2026-08-19T18:29:58.106Z WIECHNIK: Trump revives Keystone XL — Canada should build it and the West Coast pipeline Opinion, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Tc Energy, Abpol, Keystone Xl Pipeline, Mark Carney, Tariffs, Keystone Xl, Cdnpol, Opinion, Oil Pipeline, Oil Pipeline Project, Opinion Column, South Bow, Corey Hogan, alberta oil pipeline, Bridger Pipeline LLC, prairie connector https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/housing-in-recovery-mode-but-still-room-to-grow/76109 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/86/386748ac-51b1-11ee-b547-b3df4557be7f/6500d491ed4b9.image.jpg For Sale Signs westernstandard en 2026-08-19T18:27:21.903Z Housing in recovery mode but still room to grow Canadian, News, Canadian Real Estate Association, Robert Hogue, Canadian housing market, Home prices in Canada, Home sales increase in Canada https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ontario-judge-gives-house-arrest-to-handgun-trafficker-after-mandatory-minimum-struck-down/76108 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/bxq4z962/london-police.jpg Some of the guns seized during Project SAFE https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/hlzd2i8v/Screenshot-2026-08-19-at-1.45.14-PM.png Justice Kelly Tranquilli of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in London sentenced Emerson Wright to a conditional sentence of two years less a day of house arrest after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to traffic in a firearm. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/o4w1i2pc/guns.webp Some of the guns seized during Project SAFE https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/y3nisxco/elias.webp Elias Akhi was the mastermind behind the gun ring westernstandard en 2026-08-19T18:24:43.121Z Ontario judge gives house arrest to handgun trafficker after mandatory minimum struck down News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Crime, Public Safety, House Arrest, Gun Trafficking https://www.westernstandard.news/news/asirt-says-alberta-rcmp-officer-used-excessive-force-but-will-not-face-charges/76110 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/9qbcjrho/Screenshot-2026-08-19-at-11.53.15-AM.png The SO placed his foot on the head or neck area of the AP as he was lying in a prone position on the ground. He pointed his service pistol at CW1, who remained inside the vehicle. westernstandard en 2026-08-19T18:21:17.705Z ASIRT says Alberta RCMP officer used excessive force but will not face charges News, Alberta, Rcmp, Abpoli, Asirt, Ableg, Valleyview https://www.westernstandard.news/news/supreme-court-in-grande-prairie-app-proposes-distributing-an-independent-albertas-government-across-the-nation/76104 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-04-25/p1n2tze9/assemblee-legislative-leg-alberta-politique-drapeau.jpg Alberta Legislature westernstandard en 2026-08-19T17:32:07.788Z Supreme Court in Grande Prairie?: APP proposes distributing an independent Alberta's government across the nation Alberta independence, Independent Alberta, Alberta constitution, Alberta Prosperity Project, APP, Stay Free Alberta, Let Alberta Decide, Alberta government , Alberta politics, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists https://www.westernstandard.news/triggered/watch-live-jason-arday-was-the-tragic-victim-of-his-own-bs/76098 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/swoknzjm/Side-Banner-27.jpg Jason Arday was the tragic victim of his own BS westernstandard en 2026-08-19T17:30:00.000Z WATCH LIVE: Jason Arday was the tragic victim of his own BS Triggered, Watch, Opinion, Preston Manning, Media Bias, jason arday, Cambridge University professor, Jason arday found dead https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/exclusive-after-skywoman-bc-teachers-must-answer-whose-land-theyre-on/76090 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/yv1t1z5c/3Ka4F.jpg BCTF presenters Willis and Omari stand beside an illustration of a Mexican woman while discussing whether she qualifies as “white” — moments after telling teachers that race is a social construct. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/5egwitlj/content-4.jpeg A screenshot from Module 1 of the BCTF’s From Awareness to Action anti-racism course. After the recitation of Beyond “Thank You for the Real Estate,” teachers are given three “post recital questions,” including “Whose lands are you on?” and “How has colonialism supported your arrival?” https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/yemy2dp4/content-5.jpeg The BCTF course cites a June 16–18, 2022, Executive Committee motion requiring “annual mandatory intersectional anti-oppression training” for Representative Assembly and Annual General Meeting delegates, attendees, and candidates for provincial elected office. All members are also “encouraged” to complete it. westernstandard en 2026-08-19T16:43:29.185Z EXCLUSIVE: After Skywoman, BC teachers must answer whose land they’re on BC, News, Racism, Land Back, White Supremacy, Undrip, Anti-Racism Program, bctf, DRIPA, land acknowledgement https://www.westernstandard.news/news/peel-police-sign-binding-deal-with-rights-commission-on-systemic-racism/76091 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/xuh12wyu/image49.jpg Peel Regional Police have signed an arbitration agreement to address systemic racism in policing https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/7in5eaa7/nisha.jpg Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/07fy2mhd/Screenshot-2026-08-19-at-12.23.41-PM.png The 2024 report shows a diagram separating internal and external factors for drivers of disparity https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/r2xptyk6/Screenshot-2026-08-19-at-12.06.05-PM.png Black and South Asian residents reported disproportionately higher rates of stops, questioning and arrests. westernstandard en 2026-08-19T16:38:08.581Z Peel police sign binding deal with rights commission on systemic racism News, Canadian, Ontario, Ontario, Public Safety, Accountability, Human Rights, Peel Police, Canadian taxpayers https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/erskine-smith-drops-from-parliament-to-city-council-race-after-queens-park-bid-collapses/76099 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-09-26/mfpo4seb/AAA-Nathaniel-Erskine-Smith.png Nate Erskine-Smith westernstandard en 2026-08-19T16:25:36.040Z Erskine-Smith drops from Parliament to city council race after Queen’s Park bid collapses Erskine-Smith, Nate Erskine-Smith, Ontario Liberals, Toronto, Olivia Chow, Ontario, Municipal Politics, Toronto city council https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/poilievre-says-carney-shut-conservatives-out-of-us-trade-talks/76105 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-05-13/immh5mvv/Untitled-design.png Prime Minister Mark Carney, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre westernstandard en 2026-08-19T16:25:02.996Z Poilievre says Carney shut Conservatives out of U.S. trade talks Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, Shut out, trade talks, US Trade talks, official opposition https://www.westernstandard.news/news/reunited-golden-retriever-pulled-from-building-debris-after-three-days-in-heartwarming-clip/76097 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/va7hto6u/Screenshot-2026-08-19-at-9.55.37-AM.png golden retriever rescued, Philippines westernstandard en 2026-08-19T16:24:37.522Z REUNITED: Golden retriever pulled from building debris after three days, in heartwarming clip News, International, Watch, Dog, Golden retriever rescued, Golden retriever pulled from building debris, philippines golden retreiver rescued, dog rescued https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/watch-mill-worker-says-viral-barefoot-sugar-video-was-rage-bait-alleges-racism/76101 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-18/5e5pfxlw/Untitled-design-2026-08-18T115337.734.png Sugar worker Prabhdeep Singh westernstandard en 2026-08-19T16:23:11.674Z WATCH: Mill worker says viral barefoot sugar video was ‘rage bait,’ alleges racism Canadian, News, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, viral on social media, viral video, Canadian sugar refinery, Section 76, Prabhdeep Singh https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/trump-touts-canada-deal-as-win-for-us-farmers-promises-only-small-auto-tariff-cut/76103 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/7c8gg8f2/G2rSa03WYAAaCfQ.jpg Trump and Carney pose for photo in the White House westernstandard en 2026-08-19T16:01:26.147Z Trump touts Canada deal as win for U.S. farmers, promises only small auto-tariff cut Section 338, Tariffs, auto-tariffs, cars, auto industry, ontario, mark carney, donald trump, cusma, usmca https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/smith-says-a-proposed-binding-alberta-independence-referendum-would-need-to-happen-in-spring-2027/76096 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 2026-08-19T16:00:50.887Z Smith says a proposed binding Alberta independence referendum would need to happen in spring 2027 Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Stay Free Alberta, Alberta Prosperity Project, Let Alberta Decide, Forever Canadian, Alberta referendum, Alberta politics https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/mixed-reactions-to-findlay-video-painting-eby-as-culture-war-strongman/76086 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-17/w036gfo6/ebystrongmanhero16x9.jpg Still from the video released Monday by Conservative Party of British Columbia Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay. The montage opens with this Soviet-style military portrait as part of her attack on Premier David Eby’s government over culture-war priorities and inaction on church arsons. westernstandard en 2026-08-19T15:15:34.738Z Mixed reactions to Findlay video painting Eby as culture-war strongman BC, News, Bcpoli, David Eby, Elenore Sturko, Bcndp, Culture War, Dictator, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, BC Conservative, CentreBC, Mo Amir, The Findlay Files https://www.westernstandard.news/news/windsor-man-charged-with-sexually-assaulting-children-for-third-time-while-on-bail/76083 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/dy17mxh8/Screenshot-2026-08-19-at-10.26.44-AM.png Qasim Sabi has been charged once again with child sex crimes. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/74l5sasw/transport-vehicle.avif Windsor Police Service offender transport vehicle westernstandard en 2026-08-19T15:01:29.468Z 'Windsor man' charged with sexually assaulting children for third time while on bail News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Crime, Windsor, Bail, Child Abuse, Canadian taxpayers https://www.westernstandard.news/news/feds-paid-for-282065-hours-of-indigenous-mental-health-counselling/76084 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/2tcyurcr/Screenshot-2026-08-19-at-8.18.11-AM.png Indigenous chief on psychiatrist couch 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 2026-08-19T14:21:25.282Z Feds paid for 282,065 hours of indigenous mental health counselling News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Indigenous Services Canada, Mandy Gull-Masty https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/oldcorn-scott-moe-didnt-need-taxpayers-to-buy-danielle-smith-a-275-oilers-necklace/76073 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-18/41hg1h88/Screenshot-2026-08-18-at-1.08.34-PM.webp Edmonton Oilers Hillberg & Berk silver medallion necklace westernstandard en 2026-08-19T13:30:00.000Z OLDCORN: Scott Moe didn’t need taxpayers to buy Danielle Smith a $275 Oilers necklace Opinion, Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan, Scott Moe, Danielle Smith, Edmonton Oilers, Opinion, Premiers Conference, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/exclusive-the-alberta-tory-partys-push-to-attract-progressive-conservative-voters/76051 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-18/r4n4kfjr/IMG1674.jpeg A screenshot of Progressive Tory Party leader Peter Guthrie speaking in a video posted on X. westernstandard en 2026-08-19T12:00:00.000Z EXCLUSIVE: The Alberta Tory Party's push to attract progressive conservative voters Progressive Tory Party , Tory Party, Alberta tory party, tory party , progressive tory party, peter guthrie, Peter Guthrie , Pete Guthrie, pete guthrie , Alberta politics, Alberta government, UCP, Alberta conservative, Danielle Smith, Alberta election https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/tran-the-only-difference-between-a-serial-killer-and-a-canadian-maid-practitioner-is-a-licence/76078 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-01-27/tti38l5a/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-27-2026-034217-PM.png MAiD westernstandard en 2026-08-19T11:30:00.000Z TRAN: The only difference between a serial killer and a Canadian MAiD practitioner is a licence Opinion, Healthcare, Maid, Medical Assistance In Dying, Doctor, Serial Killer, Opinion, Opinion Column, Kenneth Law https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/breaking-trump-pauses-50-canadian-tariffs-says-deal-reached-and-keystone-xl-could-return/76082 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/e3q2u64b/cd4a94d76b5ecc42.jpg Trump with Keystone XL westernstandard en 2026-08-19T02:49:33.707Z UPDATED: Trump pauses 50% Canadian tariffs, says deal reached and Keystone XL could return Trump, Alberta, Keystone XL, Tariffs, August 19, three day pause, Canada US, CUSMA, USMCA, Nebraska https://www.westernstandard.news/news/third-set-of-human-remains-found-on-lanark-county-property/76081 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-18/fo4uj9hq/bertrimstill.webp A photo of Lawrence Bertrim, the latest victim. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-18/lz1ea9uz/police-waiting.avif OPP vehicle near Smiths Falls where the property is located https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-18/erd8nz4f/Screenshot-2026-08-18-at-7.07.59-PM.png Police released this picture of Robbie Thomson in October 2025 westernstandard en 2026-08-18T23:32:48.669Z Third set of human remains found on Lanark County property News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Crime, Opp, Missing Person, Lanark County https://www.westernstandard.news/news/toronto-public-health-probes-legionnaires-disease-cluster-near-downtown/76079 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-18/305ypywa/cn-tower.jpg Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria. westernstandard en 2026-08-18T22:45:49.126Z Toronto Public Health probes Legionnaires’ disease cluster near downtown News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Disease, Toronto, Public Health, legionnaires https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ottawa-detective-demoted-for-inquiring-about-covid-19-dangers-to-infants/76080 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2023-11/44656ed8-9eb7-4602-adb6-d1f938a463da/Screenshot_2023_11_13_12_37_06_PM.png Ottawa detective Helen Grus westernstandard en 2026-08-18T21:45:37.751Z Ottawa detective demoted for inquiring about COVID-19 dangers to infants News, Canadian, Ottawa, Covid, Ottawa Police Service, Covid 19, Helen Grus, Christopher Renwick