https://www.westernstandard.news/news/road-rager-burnaby-rcmp-seek-publics-help-identifying-knife-wielding-road-rage-suspect/74318 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-17/7kt6na7b/Screenshot-2026-06-17-at-10.52.58-AM.png Road rager westernstandard en 2026-06-17T16:55:08.516Z ROAD RAGER: Burnaby RCMP seek public's help identifying knife-wielding road rage suspect News, Canadian, Rcmp, Bcpoli, Burnaby, Road Rage https://www.westernstandard.news/news/thousands-of-canadians-make-more-than-100-doctor-visits-a-year-as-report-raises-concerns-about-health-care-abuse/74316 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-03/njty5dqu/622a2283a10eb_image.png A doctor https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-17/og3annx6/Screenshot-2026-06-17-at-10.44.03-AM.png Hospital visits westernstandard en 2026-06-17T16:48:02.560Z Thousands of Canadians make more than 100 doctor visits a year as report raises concerns about health-care abuse News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Health Care, SecondStreet.org https://www.westernstandard.news/news/breaking-treaty-chiefs-call-for-rcmp-treason-investigation-into-danielle-smith-and-ucp/74314 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-04/qrpey93z/IMG1373.jpeg Chief Trevor Mercredi joined by other Treaty 8 First Nations chiefs speaking to reporters. westernstandard en 2026-06-17T16:33:14.086Z BREAKING: Treaty chiefs call for RCMP treason investigation into Danielle Smith and UCP News, Alberta, Rcmp, Abpoli, Referendum, Danielle Smith, Ableg, treason, The Assembly of Treaty Chiefs of Treaty No. 6, Treaty No. 7 and Treaty No. 8 https://www.westernstandard.news/letterstoeditor/letters-dont-blame-smith-for-everything/74298 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-03/9508cb06-4f2a-4658-a25f-f713bcbe80f8/naheed_nenshi.avif Naheed Nenshi westernstandard en 2026-06-17T16:30:00.000Z LETTERS: Don’t blame Smith for everything Letters to the Editor, Alberta, Alberta Ndp, Danielle Smith, Independence, Naheed Nenshi, Opinion, Letter To The Editor https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/fifa-vancouver-website-guides-tourists-on-how-to-consume-illegal-drugs/74299 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-07-25/fa77fjo4/drug-preparation.jpg Drug preparation https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-17/q5xefsbh/content.jpeg The guidance, hosted on vancouverfwc26.ca under the “Need to Know” tab, details risks from the toxic unregulated drug supply and lists harm reduction steps for visitors who choose to use substances. It also includes service links and states at the bottom that no identification or Canadian health coverage is required to access harm reduction or overdose prevention services in British Columbia. westernstandard en 2026-06-17T16:25:07.131Z FIFA Vancouver website guides tourists on how to consume illegal drugs BC, News, Vancouver, Drugs, Drug Decriminalizatino, 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC safe supply https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/rejigged-massey-tunnel-project-could-cost-double-triple-original-estimate/74311 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-05/71821f84-f054-4947-9235-87b2ae4f3fe6/farnworth.jpg Mike Farnworth westernstandard en 2026-06-17T16:24:01.176Z Rejigged Massey Tunnel project could cost double, triple original estimate BC, News, Bc, Bcpoli, David Eby, Mike Farnworth, Jas Johal, Massey Tunnel https://www.westernstandard.news/news/chief-science-advisor-billed-taxpayers-for-12-business-class-flights-to-paris/74307 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/4f/a4f0e55c-c978-5194-ac19-e88beb8ab06d/626062f89fec7.image.png Mona Nemer https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-10/00pnfod6/Vincent-Neil-Ho-2026-06-10.jpeg Vincent Neil Ho at committee https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-03-19/nt5x75pl/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-6.36.00-PM.webp MP for Edmonton Southeast Jagsharan Singh Mahal westernstandard en 2026-06-17T16:00:18.195Z Chief science advisor billed taxpayers for 12 business-class flights to Paris News, Canadian, Chrystia Freeland, Cdnpoli, Dr. Mona Nemer, Vincent Ho, Jagsharan Singh Mahal https://www.westernstandard.news/news/gta-school-replaces-canadian-flag-with-pride-flag/74306 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-06-24/wawiqh4n/Canada-Government-Pride-Flag-Post.webp Canada Government Pride Flag Post westernstandard en 2026-06-17T15:51:26.260Z GTA school replaces Canadian flag with pride flag News, Ontario, Ontario, Pride, Pride Flag, Pride Flags, 2SLGBTQIA+ community https://www.westernstandard.news/news/federal-bureaucracy-costs-to-hit-79-billion-despite-carneys-promise-to-spend-less/74305 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-25/r09p0h5h/82b17219-af97-4b29-8983-080833df7dd3.png Money rain on Parliament Hill westernstandard en 2026-06-17T15:43:14.222Z Federal bureaucracy costs to hit $79 billion despite Carney's promise to spend less News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Franco Terrazzano, Ctf, Mark Carney, Civil Service https://www.westernstandard.news/news/poll-bc-conservatives-lead-ndp-by-11-points-despite-voters-knowing-little-about-new-leader/74303 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-17/l2ptq1tu/HJp0SshaQAAgXQf.jpeg Conservative Party of BC Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay addresses supporters during the party's 2026 leadership convention. westernstandard en 2026-06-17T15:37:08.434Z POLL: BC Conservatives lead NDP by 11 points despite voters knowing little about new leader News, BC, Bcpoli, David Eby, Angus Reid Institute, Kerry-Lynne Findlay https://www.westernstandard.news/news/gg-louise-arbour-cuts-clothing-allowance-after-backlash-over-predecessors-spending/74302 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-05/j40zr6pv/Screenshot-2026-05-05-at-8.12.58-AM.webp Louise Arbour https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/a2/aa2a8438-dbae-11ec-8047-673537667b80/628d5891441f7.image.jpg Franco Terrazzano, CTF Federal Director westernstandard en 2026-06-17T15:29:54.180Z GG Louise Arbour cuts clothing allowance after backlash over predecessor’s spending News, Canadian, Mary Simon, Cdnpoli, Franco Terrazzano, Ctf, Mark Carney, Louise Arbour https://www.westernstandard.news/news/safety-board-finds-titan-submersible-operated-without-regulatory-oversight/74301 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-17/v160r9pt/titan.webp The Titan submersible. westernstandard en 2026-06-17T15:20:25.661Z Safety board finds Titan submersible operated without regulatory oversight News, Canadian, Canadian, Transportation Safety Board Of Canada, Oceangate, Titan, Titanic, Stockton Rush, St. John's, NFLD, International Maritime Organization, titan submersible, submersible, Yoan Marier https://www.westernstandard.news/news/breaking-two-edmonton-junior-high-students-charged-after-using-ai-to-create-child-sexual-images-of-classmates/74300 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-05-08/makzm245/Screenshot%202024-01-24%20at%2010.49.39 AM.png ALERT westernstandard en 2026-06-17T15:05:53.832Z Two Edmonton junior high students charged after using AI to create child sexual images of classmates News, Edmonton, Alberta, Abpoli, Yeg, Yegcc, Alert https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/whissell-wab-kinew-beat-his-demons-can-indigenous-politics-do-the-same/74297 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-08-15/n2fydh4h/IMG_4197.webp Indigenous westernstandard en 2026-06-17T14:30:00.000Z WHISSELL: Wab Kinew beat his demons — can indigenous politics do the same? Opinion, Indigenous, Wab Kinew, Opinion, Opinion Column, Land Claims, aboriginal title, Cowichan case https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/maya-gebala-smiles-again-as-recovery-advances-at-remarkable-rate/74294 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-11/n6tb7pqn/Screenshot-2026-02-11-at-9.12.00-AM.webp Maya westernstandard en 2026-06-17T13:00:00.000Z Maya Gebala smiles again as recovery advances at remarkable rate BC, News, Ufc, Tumbler Ridge, Tumbler Ridge Shooting, Maya Gebala, David Gebala https://www.westernstandard.news/news/albertas-ai-ambitions-face-adoption-challenges-as-most-businesses-remain-on-the-sidelines/74289 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-08-01/0fh4afm2/igor-omilaev-eGGFZ5X2LnA-unsplash.webp The Alberta government’s plan to attract $100 billion in investment for AI data centres by 2030 is seen by some observers as an achievable goal, but others say simply building the massive infrastructure will not guarantee economic success, nor does it automatically mean local businesses will adopt AI going forward. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-16/4aqlrf2j/Screenshot-2026-06-16-at-12.50.56-PM.webp Use of AI by businesses and organizations. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-16/uty1tt6b/sam-jenkins.webp Punchcard Systems co-founder and managing partner Sam Jenkins. westernstandard en 2026-06-17T12:00:00.000Z Alberta’s AI ambitions face adoption challenges as most businesses remain on the sidelines News, Alberta, Business, Technology, Nate Glubish, Artificial Intelligence, Oecd, Abpol, Technology And Innovation Minister, Technology Hub, Technology Expert, Artificial Intelligence Data Centres, KPMG survey, AI data centres, Global Energy Show 2026, Punchcard Systems, Sam Jenkins, Canadian Survey on Business Conditions https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/stirling-when-climate-prophecy-fails-who-should-be-accountable/74282 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-01-28/tskli5k2/Screenshot%202024-07-04%20080528.png Windmills and solar farms westernstandard en 2026-06-17T11:30:00.000Z STIRLING: When climate prophecy fails, who should be accountable? Opinion, Climate Change, Pipeline, Net Zero, Mark Carney, Opinion, Opinion Column, climate hoax, anti-pipeline https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/alberta-federalist-group-leaders-claim-independence-supporters-are-creating-albertas-toxic-relationship/74291 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2023-12/16b08a35-fbbb-4fa6-824e-13412c6ede77/Screen_Shot_2023_12_08_at_9_16_57_AM.png Alberta Pension Plan Engagement Panel Chair Jim Dinning provided an update on a potential provincial pension plan. westernstandard en 2026-06-16T22:08:42.185Z Alberta federalist group leaders claim independence supporters are creating Alberta's "toxic" relationship Alberta seperatism, Alberta seperatists, Stay Free Alberta, Alberta independence , Lead not leave, Jim Dinning, Forever Canadian https://www.westernstandard.news/news/south-korean-shipbuilder-signs-mou-for-157-billion-prince-rupert-lng-project/74295 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-16/f7huord2/KanataCleanPowerandClimateTechnologiesCorp-HanwhaOceanSi.webp Philippe Levy, President of Hanwha Ocean's Energy Plant Unit and Robert F. Delamar, Chief Executive Officer of Kanata Clean Power & Climate Technologies Corp sign Memorandum of Understanding. westernstandard en 2026-06-16T21:25:07.033Z South Korean shipbuilder signs MOU for $15.7 billion Prince Rupert LNG project News, BC, Energy, Business, Energy, Lng, Lng Facility, LNG exports, Hanwha Ocean Co, phillipe levy, Robert F. Delamar, kanata lng, Kanata Clean Power & Climate Technologies Corp, Canadian Patrol Submarine Program https://www.westernstandard.news/news/the-most-widespread-scandal-that-has-ever-beset-britain-restore-leader-rupert-lowe-releases-rape-gang-report/74292 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-16/f29y8chd/Heading-3.webp Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe released the long-awaited independent report into grooming gangs in Great Britain on Thursday. westernstandard en 2026-06-16T20:55:10.061Z 'THE MOST WIDESPREAD SCANDAL THAT HAS EVER BESET BRITAIN': Restore leader Rupert Lowe releases rape gang report News, International, Mass Immigration, Esther Mcvey, Tony Blair, mass immigration policies, mass immigration and globalism, Keir Starmer, Muslim rape gangs, Grooming Gangs, UK Politics, Restore Britain, Rupert Lowe, Sammy Woodhouse https://www.westernstandard.news/news/child-drowns-at-medicine-hats-echo-dale-regional-park-aquatic-facilities-closed/74293 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-16/5en17zws/Screenshot-2026-06-16-at-2.49.39-PM.png Echo Dale Regional Park westernstandard en 2026-06-16T20:53:05.658Z Child drowns at Medicine Hat’s Echo Dale Regional Park, aquatic facilities closed News, Alberta, Abpoli, Medicine Hat, Echo Dale Regional Park, Joe Hutter https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-mystery-surrounds-sale-of-former-alberta-village-school-set-to-become-sikh-cultural-centre/73269 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-03/q4e5mspy/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-1.17.33-PM.png Photoshopped image of inside old Rockyford school https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-07/62obn18a/f0b959ed_4d6a_4c21_9cba_8ddaa29eb49f.png Old Rockyford School https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-12/gy407720/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-1.17.33-PM.png Photoshopped image of inside old Rockyford school https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-12/pjei9iwr/IMG1468.JPG Rockyford Village Office https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-12/zao7e1hd/IMG_1459.JPG Letter from Mayor Darcy J. Burke to Village of Rockyford https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-12/5pt4cotr/Heading-9.jpg Prairie Ridge Park sign photoshopped to read "Gurudwara Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji" westernstandard en 2026-06-16T20:41:23.465Z WATCH: Mystery surrounds sale of former Alberta village school set to become Sikh 'cultural centre' News, Canadian, Alberta, Watch, Rockyford, Rockyford Alberta, alberta small town, ab town, former Rockyford school, rockyford school, Rockyford school sold, Mayor Darcy Burke, Rockyford facebook https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/pro-canada-group-lauds-immigration-at-calgary-rally/74287 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-16/djp3ho5h/IMG1429.jpeg Jennifer Garrison announcing the Calgary Alliance for the Common Good's "Vote for the Common Good" campaign. westernstandard en 2026-06-16T20:36:28.541Z Pro-Canada group lauds immigration at Calgary rally Alberta referendum, Alberta immigration, Alberta immigration referendum, Danielle Smith immigration, Canada immigration, Jen Garrison, Jennifer Garrison, Canadian alliance for the common good, Calgary alliance for the common good https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/heinrichs-the-great-globalist-failure-climate-hysteria-covid-19-mandates-and-mass-immigration/74281 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-16/77nhu4ce/Heading.jpg COVID-19 protestors westernstandard en 2026-06-16T20:30:00.000Z HEINRICHS: The great globalist failure — climate hysteria, COVID-19 mandates, and mass immigration Opinion, Climate Change, Mass Immigration, Mark Carney, Opinion, Opinion Column, COVID-19, globalist agenda, open borders, climate hoax, Globalist https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/hot-mic-captures-carney-pitching-chinese-ev-deal-to-trump-at-g7/74290 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-05-16/drgg6tpz/Carrney.webp Mark Carney and Donald Trump westernstandard en 2026-06-16T19:29:01.054Z Hot mic captures Carney pitching Chinese EV deal to Trump at G7 G7, G7 france, mark carney, donald trump https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/conservative-mp-introduces-bill-to-expand-access-to-magic-mushrooms/74288 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-16/ym7dqkx8/Corey-Tochor-2026-06-16.jpeg Corey Tochor speaking at a press conference. westernstandard en 2026-06-16T19:07:08.665Z Conservative MP introduces bill to expand access to magic mushrooms Corey Tochor, Bill C-286, psilocybin, psychedelics https://www.westernstandard.news/news/edmonton-massage-therapist-charged-with-sex-assault-as-police-seek-additional-victims/74284 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-16/y2wsihd8/Screenshot-2026-06-16-at-12.03.50-PM.png Julio Uribe westernstandard en 2026-06-16T18:07:24.072Z Edmonton massage therapist charged with sex assault as police seek additional victims News, Alberta, Edmonton, Abpoli, Yeg, Eps, Yegcc, Julio Uribe https://www.westernstandard.news/news/mlb-issues-warning-to-san-francisco-giants-pitchers-after-bible-verses-appear-on-pride-night-caps/74266 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-16/bym62ume/Untitled-design-25.png MLB warns New York Giants pitchers after Bible verses appear on 'pride night' caps westernstandard en 2026-06-16T17:52:44.895Z MLB issues warning to San Francisco Giants pitchers after Bible verses appear on 'pride night' caps News, Pride Month, Mlb, San Fransisco Giants, Bible verses https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/alberta-rodeo-cancels-parade-after-a-decision-about-an-alberta-themed-float-leads-to-volunteers-facing-harassment/74273 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-16/z2z1ccpx/Sundre-Alberta.avif The Town of Sundre sign seen as individuals drive into the town. westernstandard en 2026-06-16T17:49:57.439Z Alberta rodeo cancels parade after a decision about an Alberta-themed float leads to volunteers facing ‘harassment’ Sundre rodeo, Alberta independence, Alberta seperatism, Alberta seperation, Sundre rodeo parade, Sundre parade, Stay Free Alberta, Alberta prosperity project, APP, Forever Canadian, Forever Canada https://www.westernstandard.news/news/young-guns-for-hire-toronto-police-arrest-suspects-in-spree-of-shootings-as-murder-charge-looms-in-officers-death/74280 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-16/zwmezcgf/Screenshot-2026-06-16-at-11.29.45-AM.png Jayon Burgher https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-16/nyu75mtv/Screenshot-2026-06-16-at-11.30.21-AM.png Sheldon Tracey-Stewart https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-16/1gsb9r29/Screenshot-2026-06-16-at-11.30.31-AM.png Zara Jabbi westernstandard en 2026-06-16T17:40:13.951Z YOUNG GUNS FOR HIRE: Toronto police arrest suspects in spree of shootings as murder charge looms in officer’s death News, Ontario, Rcmp, Ontpoli, Myron Demkiw, Toronto Police Service, National Security Enforcement Team, Const. Marc Pinizzotto, Jayon Burgher, Sheldon Tracey-Stewart, Nicholas Bennett, Zara Jabbi https://www.westernstandard.news/news/new-analysis-says-alberta-independence-could-trigger-27-billon-deficit-in-first-year/74277 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-29/eep4jcwz/ChatGPT-Image-May-29-2026-at-024737-PM.webp Alberta flag and mountains westernstandard en 2026-06-16T17:14:16.095Z New analysis says Alberta independence could trigger $27 billon deficit in first year News, Alberta, Canadian, Alberta, Abpoli, Treasury Board, Abpol, Alberta Independence, Treasury Board And Finance, Alberta independence movement, lennie kaplan https://www.westernstandard.news/news/hockey-night-in-canada-leaving-cbc/74275 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-16/k414088v/Screenshot-2026-06-16-at-11.02.29-AM.png Hockey Night in Canada; Sportsnet and CBC joint statement westernstandard en 2026-06-16T17:11:44.062Z Hockey Night in Canada leaving CBC News, Canadian, Cbc, Nhl, Hockey Night In Canada, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Sportsnet, NHL leaving CBC, Hockey Night in Canada leaving CBC, rogers sportsnet, sportsnet doesn't renew contract with cbc, rogers canada, Canadian hockey https://www.westernstandard.news/international/breaking-russian-warship-fires-warning-shot-at-a-british-yacht-in-the-english-channel/74276 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-16/w784nkc1/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-16-2026-102918-AM.png Russian frigate Admiral Grigorevitch has fired warning shots at a British yacht in the English Channel. westernstandard en 2026-06-16T16:32:53.324Z UPDATED: Russian warship fires 'warning shot' at a British yacht in the English Channel International, News, Russia, Russia Navy frigate, English Channel, UK's Ministry of Defence https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/brown-life-imitates-art-carneys-gardener-gaffe/74274 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-15/ry7sjcw0/CMS-Template-2026-06-15T093214.082.jpg Mark Carney plants tree but leaves it in pot westernstandard en 2026-06-16T16:23:28.385Z BROWN: Life imitates art — Carney’s ‘gardener’ gaffe Opinion, Ireland, Tree Planting, Mark Carney, Opinion, Opinion Column, Gardener, Mark Carney the gardener https://www.westernstandard.news/news/declassified-1992-csis-memo-warned-refugee-system-could-be-exploited-by-islamic-extremists/74269 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-03-25/p9bfp7k9/Screenshot%202024-08-02%20at%209.22.54 AM.png Welcome refugees and students westernstandard en 2026-06-16T15:30:38.258Z Declassified 1992 CSIS memo warned refugee system could be exploited by Islamic extremists News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Refugees, Csis, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, Ahmed and Mostafa Eldidi, Islamic extremists, Declassified 1992 CSIS memo warned refugee system could be exploited by Islamic extremists https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/eby-government-terminates-massey-tunnel-contractor-agreement/74265 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-16/xv0ssbfr/HNQOP.jpg Proposed route for the new eight-lane immersed tube tunnel under the Fraser River between Richmond and Delta, replacing the existing George Massey Tunnel. Early works are underway on Deas Island. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-16/35ymj3t2/new-george-massey-tunnel-preliminary-construction-work-delta-june-1-2026-f.jpg.avif Preliminary construction and site preparation work next to the south end of the existing George Massey Tunnel for the future new immersed tunnel project, as seen on June 1, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-06-16T15:26:13.550Z Eby government terminates Massey Tunnel contractor agreement BC, News, Bc, Bcpoli, David Eby, Richmond, Mike Farnsworth, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Harman Bhangu, Massey Tunnel https://www.westernstandard.news/news/carney-deepens-canada-italy-alliance-with-critical-minerals-defence-talks/74268 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-16/o7wqnxlc/mark-carney.webp Prime Minister Mark Carney and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the G7 Leaders' Summit on June 16, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-06-16T15:22:39.763Z Carney deepens Canada-Italy alliance with critical minerals, defence talks News, Canadian, International, Cdnpoli, G7, Mark Carney, Giorgia Meloni, Cdnpol, Critical Minerals, G7 Conference, graphite, G7 2026 France, Matawinie Mine https://www.westernstandard.news/news/federal-figures-show-overdose-deaths-rose-during-bc-drug-decriminalization/74267 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-10-15/pb6vpfgb/DrugsEastVan.jpg Drug use in East Van westernstandard en 2026-06-16T15:18:10.163Z Federal figures show overdose deaths rose during B.C. drug decriminalization News, BC, Bcpoli, Drug Decriminalization, Department Of Health, British Columbia Coroners Service, Majorie Michel https://www.westernstandard.news/news/toronto-police-to-hold-press-conference-on-spate-of-shootings/74264 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-01/cf1ec027-1d28-4b76-9a9b-b9102a140b7c/staff_supt_myron_demkiw.avif Myron Demkiw westernstandard en 2026-06-16T14:56:24.878Z Toronto police to hold press conference on spate of shootings News, Ontario, Toronto, Ontpoli, Myron Demkiw, Toronto Police Service https://www.westernstandard.news/news/bc-faces-constitutional-challenge-over-race-based-closures-at-joffre-lakes-park/74262 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-16/na4c231b/Screenshot-2026-06-16-at-8.14.19-AM.png Joffre Lakes Park westernstandard en 2026-06-16T14:17:51.590Z B.C. faces constitutional challenge over race-based closures at Joffre Lakes Park News, BC, Bcpoli, Marty Moore, Jccf, Joffre Lakes Park, N’Quatqua, Lil’wat Nation https://www.westernstandard.news/news/edmonton-police-investigate-fatal-collision-that-killed-4-year-old-girl/74261 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-02-13/hq13r2hy/64022497aeab4_image.png Edmonton Police Service westernstandard en 2026-06-16T14:12:28.290Z Edmonton police investigate fatal collision that killed 4-year-old girl News, Alberta, Edmonton, Abpoli, Yeg, Eps, Yegcc https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/stirling-permanent-peoples-tribunal-adding-fuel-to-the-indian-residential-school-fire/74255 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-22/7uwr5fyv/Screenshot-2025-07-04-at-1.58.58-PM.png Kamloops Residential School westernstandard en 2026-06-16T13:30:00.000Z STIRLING: Permanent People’s Tribunal — adding fuel to the Indian residential school fire Opinion, Indigenous, Residential Schools, Opinion, Opinion Column, Permanent People's Tribunal, grave hoax https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/barclay-maid-expansion-is-no-longer-about-dignity-its-about-death/74258 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-15/n6zg7j8i/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-15-2026-124154-PM.png MAiD Canada westernstandard en 2026-06-16T11:30:00.000Z BARCLAY: MAiD expansion is no longer about ‘dignity’ — it's about death Opinion, Maid, Veterans, Seniors, Opinion, Mentally Ill, Disabled, Opinion Column, MAiD for mentally ill, Canada medical assistance in dying https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/watch-woman-saves-goat-in-bc-cougar-attack/74260 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-15/91gxpn76/r4OYQ.jpg Rancher Gina Moore rushes in and kicks a cougar to save Donnie, one of her Nigerian dwarf goats, from a neck attack. The incident was captured on farm security cameras, June 6, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-06-15T20:58:27.568Z WATCH: Woman saves goat in B.C. cougar attack BC, News, Watch, Bc, Goats, Cougar Attack, Goat, Gina Moore https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/robson-canada-must-take-senegal-world-cup-fans-risks-seriously-after-the-violence-in-morocco/74256 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-01-19/84hvak9f/Heading.webp Riots erupted across several European cities following the end of a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations soccer final between Senegal and Morocco after a match marked by controversy. westernstandard en 2026-06-15T20:30:00.000Z ROBSON: Canada must take Senegal World Cup fans’ risks seriously after the violence in Morocco Opinion, Toronto, Us, Senegal, Opinion, Opinion Column, 2026 FIFA World Cup, morocco, soccer violence, soccer riots https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/fact-check-what-mainstream-coverage-leaves-out-about-mutchmor-public-school-cancelled-pride-month-drag-storytime/74249 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-15/g2tvdac5/e2fded06-f18f-4ab1-a8d5-b42f12ac3c4f.png Mutchmor Public School https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-12/50vlx4py/ChatGPT-Image-May-21-2026-121912-PM.png Empty classroom https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-15/frm9pz72/0791a01f-0de4-44a2-b175-bf16f9bf52eb.png Mutchmor Public School https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-10-07/0gd6ntjr/Heading.jpg Classroom https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-15/spke9r9l/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-15-2026-013451-PM.png Mutchmor Public School https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-15/xjbgedhw/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-15-2026-011854-PM.png Adrianna Exposée https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-15/s4mf1a12/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-15-2026-013817-PM.png Ottawa-Carleton District School Board with pride flag https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-15/v95yv3qt/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-15-2026-012828-PM.png Adrianna Exposee westernstandard en 2026-06-15T20:27:57.779Z FACT CHECK: What mainstream coverage leaves out about Mutchmor Public School cancelled 'pride month drag storytime' Canadian, News, Ottawa, Drag Queens, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, Mutchmor Public School https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/watch-rempel-garner-defends-alberta-culture-in-commons-speech/74259 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-12-03/9my22hb9/Rempel-garner Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner westernstandard en 2026-06-15T20:16:07.507Z WATCH: Rempel Garner defends Alberta culture in Commons speech Michelle Rempel Garner, Alberta, Alberta culture, House of commons, Speech https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/record-breaking-more-than-120000-people-left-canada-in-2025/74257 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-15/g702fe48/Canadians-leaving-Canada.jpg "Canadians leaving Canada" AI-Grok westernstandard en 2026-06-15T19:44:54.577Z RECORD BREAKING: More than 120,000 people left Canada in 2025 Canada, emigration, Canadians leaving, Canadians left, record Canadians leaving https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/bc-mlas-questioning-of-findlays-income-prompts-doubts-about-her-grasp-on-pensions/74235 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-03-13/q8esdrb5/Rohini.png Rohini Arora is the MLA for Burnaby East, a BC New Democratic Party member first elected in 2024, and currently serves as Deputy Chair of the BC Government Caucus. westernstandard en 2026-06-15T19:14:15.894Z B.C. MLA’s questioning of Findlay’s income prompts doubts about her grasp on pensions BC, News, Bc, Bcpoli, David Eby, Canada Pension Plan, Bc Ndp, Peter Milobar, Old Age Security, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Rohini Arora, George Chow https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-live-liberals-extend-amnesty-period-for-firearms-ban/74184 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-11/oo536nol/CMS-Template-2026-06-11T120850.058.jpg Liberals extend amnesty period for firearms ban westernstandard en 2026-06-15T19:12:12.286Z WATCH LIVE: Liberals extend amnesty period for firearms ban Watch, Marty Up North, Opinion https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/mussio-public-purses-and-wallets-are-being-looted-by-greedy-governments/74254 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-02-21/jhyw8kof/cashmoneycurrencyeconomycanadiandollars.webp Money westernstandard en 2026-06-15T17:30:00.000Z MUSSIO: Public purses and wallets are being looted by greedy governments Opinion, Property Taxes, Local Government, Spending, Opinion, Opinion Column, government pay raises https://www.westernstandard.news/news/smith-says-canada-needs-a-new-strategy-as-trump-questions-cusma/74252 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-15/d9io2sp8/Screenshot-2026-06-15-at-9.58.22-AM.webp Premier Danielle Smith in Calgary on June 15, 2026. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-12-29/3hfrnsnc/donald-trump.webp US President Donald Trump westernstandard en 2026-06-15T17:01:16.435Z Smith says Canada needs a new strategy as Trump questions CUSMA News, Canadian, Alberta, Donald Trump, Abpoli, Danielle Smith, Oil Exports, Abpol, Cusma, Us Politics, Canada US trade, Alberta US trade, CUSMA review 2026, US Trade