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 https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-german-language-radio-station-wins-crtc-approval-to-expand-local-programming/75966 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-08/d6i9r7ye/Screenshot-2026-06-08-at-12.15.04-PM.png A community radio station serving German-speaking farm families in northern Alberta has received federal approval to expand its broadcasts, five years after regulators initially rejected the service over concerns it could hinder participation in Canadian society. westernstandard en 2026-08-14T16:46:18.867Z Alberta German-language radio station wins CRTC approval to expand local programming News, Alberta, Alberta, Crtc, Statistics Canada, Radio, Mennonites, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), CJLC-FM, la crete, Mennonite Low German, Abram Zacharias, radio stations https://www.westernstandard.news/news/he-needs-to-read-the-room-tory-mps-question-poilievres-leadership/75962 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-21/40926rhn/poilievre-stampede-alberta.jpg.avif Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to an audience at the Calgary Stampede. westernstandard en 2026-08-14T16:32:41.719Z 'HE NEEDS TO READ THE ROOM': Tory MPs question Poilievre's leadership News, Canadian, Canadian Politics, Cdnpoli, Conservative Party Of Canada, Mark Carney, Cdnpol, Conservative Mp, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, Poilievre leadership https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-independence-leaders-condemn-racist-comment-made-at-alberta-prosperity-project-event/75955 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-04/hljlu58a/IMG1091.jpeg Alberta independence supporters gathered to watch Mitch Sylvestre submit the Stay Free Alberta petition. westernstandard en 2026-08-14T16:27:49.760Z Alberta independence leaders condemn 'racist' comment made at Alberta Prosperity Project event Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Alberta Prosperity Project, APP, Let Alberta Decide, Mitch Sylvestre, Alberta referendum, Forever Canadian, Vote to Stay, Alberta's Voice, Jeff Rath, Keith Wilson, Alberta politics https://www.westernstandard.news/usa-news/breaking-luigi-mangione-pleads-guilty-in-killing-unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson/75938 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/7m51ep2s/Untitled-design-2026-08-14T091309.679.png Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty Friday to federal stalking charges connected to the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. westernstandard en 2026-08-14T16:00:41.555Z UPDATED: Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson USA News, News, Manhattan District Attorney, Manhattan District Attorneys Office, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Luigi Mangione, Luigi Mangione pleads guilty, US District Judge Margaret Garnett https://www.westernstandard.news/news/home-suite-home-city-of-calgary-housing-program-called-a-success/75958 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/lkonfqba/YYC.Secondary.Suites.Lifestyle.0528.jpg Secondary suite. westernstandard en 2026-08-14T15:53:16.424Z Home suite home; City of Calgary housing program called a success News, Calgary, Reid Hendry, Josh Howes, Secondary suites in Calgary, Calgary afforable housing, Cliff de Jong https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canadian-embassy-touts-trudeaus-katy-perry-romance-amid-us-trade-talks/75965 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-13/a2w2jd1r/Screenshot-2026-04-13-at-9.13.39-am.png Former PM Justin Trudeau and his new girlfriend Katy Perry at the 2026 Coachella Music Festival westernstandard en 2026-08-14T15:46:48.521Z Canadian Embassy touts Trudeau’s Katy Perry romance amid US trade talks News, Canadian, Justin Trudeau, Katy Perry, Department Of Foreign Affairs, Cdnpol, Canadian Embassy, Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/macleod-albertas-independence-movement-has-a-leadership-problem/75964 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/gcwszru1/Screenshot-2026-08-14-at-9.12.38-AM.webp Together for independence https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/0j9cncdh/Screenshot-2026-08-14-at-9.29.04-AM.png Fundraising westernstandard en 2026-08-14T15:32:18.268Z MACLEOD: Alberta’s independence movement has a leadership problem Opinion, Alberta, Leadership, Opinion, Western, Western Independence, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/news/how-the-south-okanagan-is-bypassing-the-government-and-helping-itself/75960 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/j3ws0xrg/Screenshot20260814-081423Chrome.png The Summerland Aid mutual-aid board, launched after the Bald Range wildfire forced the evacuation of Summerland and surrounding areas. The volunteer site connects people offering help with those in need. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/cirirctd/Screenshot20260813-163747Facebook.png By the morning of Aug. 14, the Summerland Aid board showed 356 people offering help, 40 seeking assistance, and 36 needs already met. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/aeyeksrx/Screenshot20260813-163813Facebook.png Examples of listings on the Summerland Aid board, including a free long-term housing offer in Alberta and a request from an elderly couple needing a place to park their trailer. westernstandard en 2026-08-14T15:31:33.145Z How the South Okanagan is bypassing the government and helping itself News, BC, Emergency Services, Penticton, Keremeos, Bc Wildfires, Summerland, Amelia Boultbee, Faulder, Bald Range fire, Doug Holmes https://www.westernstandard.news/news/opposition-mps-force-emergency-hearing-over-accused-chinese-canadian-spys-nato-internship/75963 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-31/ea5mprdw/5LUE7O2GJBCXTMWIK5RJJANF5U.jpg.avif Canadian woman accused of spying on NATO Biwei Zhang westernstandard en 2026-08-14T15:27:22.829Z Opposition MPs force emergency hearing over accused Chinese-Canadian spy’s NATO internship News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Nato, Canada Border Services Agency, Public Service Commission, Mark Carney, Spy, Cdnpol, Frank Caputo, Chinese spy, biwei zhang https://www.westernstandard.news/news/cabinet-approved-afghanistan-combat-mission-after-cursory-discussion/75959 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/1g4xjow2/64f7429c037b2_image.png Cpl. Shane Taylor, Kandahar Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) waits as other PRT soldiers discuss neighborhood issues with a local elder, in August 2008.  westernstandard en 2026-08-14T15:17:36.118Z Cabinet approved Afghanistan combat mission after cursory discussion News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Afghanistan, Canadian Armed Forces, Nato, Paul Martin, Cdnpol, Department Of National Defence, Rick Hillier, Afghanistan war, Canada's Afghanistan mission, bill graham https://www.westernstandard.news/news/new-report-says-canadian-working-poor-face-staggering-428-debt-to-income-ratio/75956 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/9m5lokbj/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2026-085536-AM.webp Canada’s lowest-income earners are carrying more than four times their annual income in debt as financial pressure mounts among millions of consumers, according to Equifax Canada. westernstandard en 2026-08-14T14:59:55.525Z New report says Canadian working poor face ‘staggering’ 428% debt-to-income ratio News, Canadian, Debt, Equifax, Debt Levels, Equifax Canada, TransUnion Canada, Sue Hutchison, Matt Fabian https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/brulotte-why-nato-matters-more-than-ever-to-canada/75957 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/phk2d2bi/NATO-Summit-2025.webp NATO Summit 2025 westernstandard en 2026-08-14T14:54:00.636Z BRULOTTE: Why NATO matters more than ever to Canada Opinion, Canadian Armed Forces, Defence, Nato, Europe, Opinion, Opinion Column, 5% defence spending https://www.westernstandard.news/news/eby-set-to-shuffle-cabinet-after-finance-ministers-cancer-diagnosis/75954 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-17/mmn1j63m/lbcbcbcbcbcbc.webp Premier David Eby and Finance Minister Brenda Bailey westernstandard en 2026-08-14T14:06:26.395Z Eby set to shuffle cabinet after finance minister’s cancer diagnosis News, BC, Bc, Bcpoli, David Eby, Ravi Kahlon, Cabinet Shuffle, Bc Ndp, Josie Osborne, Brenda Bailey https://www.westernstandard.news/news/thirty-years-later-man-extradited-from-mexico-in-vancouver-cold-case-murder/75944 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/m8kj72u9/Screenshot-2026-08-13-at-3.22.07-PM.png Juan Manuel Rueda Salud, left, has been charged with second-degree murder in the 1996 killing of Muriel Lindsay, right. westernstandard en 2026-08-14T14:04:16.440Z Thirty years later: Man extradited from Mexico in Vancouver cold-case murder News, BC, Vancouver, Crime, Vancouver Police, Crime In Canada, Vancouver Police Department, Cold Case, Extradition, The Vancouver Sun, Canada and Mexico, Muriel Lindsay, Kim Bolan https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/papaioannoy-when-bad-policy-creates-good-business-for-the-black-market/75952 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-07-18/zqlou9jz/Vaping-and-Nicotine-Pouches.webp Vaping and Nicotine Pouches westernstandard en 2026-08-14T11:30:00.000Z PAPAIOANNOY: When bad policy creates good business for the black market Opinion, Opinion, Nicotine, Vaping, Opinion Column, nicotine pouches, Zonnic, vaping flavours, nicotine pouch flavours https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/alberta-prosperity-project-unveils-independent-alberta-constitution-draft/75953 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-06/wudatiru/IMG1114.jpeg Mitch Sylvestre and other Stay Free Alberta leaders speaking to Alberta independence supporters. westernstandard en 2026-08-14T04:31:08.686Z Alberta Prosperity Project unveils independent Alberta constitution draft Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Alberta Prosperity Project, Stay Free Alberta , Let Alberta Decide, Forever Canadian, Alberta referendum, Alberta politics, Alberta constitution, Mitch Sylvestre https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/hannaford/hannaford-when-the-police-knock-on-your-door-grab-your-phone-and-record/75951 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-13/q72eh3hk/CMS-Template-2026-08-13T155559.358.jpg Criminal Hate Speech? westernstandard en 2026-08-14T00:59:00.000Z HANNAFORD: When the police knock on your door, grab your phone and record Hannaford, Watch, Opinion, Justice Centre For Constititional Freedoms, JCCF President John Carpay, Record your conversations with police, non-criminal hate incidents, British thought crimes https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-toronto-police-recover-15-million-in-stolen-luxury-goods-in-project-compass/75950 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-13/gwhr2p9u/jewellery.jpg Some of the items recovered https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-13/tf8ubwmv/burglars.png Mindia Jintcharashvli, Valeri Mandaria and Imeda Khabuliani face 150 charges in $1.5-million break-in probe https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-13/6mhwuuol/breaking-in.avif The men dressed as construction workers to avoid raising suspicion westernstandard en 2026-08-13T21:49:44.965Z WATCH: Toronto police recover $1.5 million in stolen luxury goods in Project Compass News, Ontario, Canadian, Watch, Crime, Toronto, Public Safety, Police, Break And Enter https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/alberta-independence-advocates-disavow-alberta-prosperity-project-constitution-draft-prior-to-release/75948 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-04/1m4vcprc/IMG1143.jpeg Mitch Sylvestre and Jeffrey Rath are leaning on a stack of petition boxes as they get ready to submit them to Elections Alberta. westernstandard en 2026-08-13T21:02:52.354Z Alberta independence advocates disavow Alberta Prosperity Project constitution draft prior to release Alberta prosperity project, APP, Stay Free Alberta , Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Jeff Rath, Mitch Sylvestre, Let Alberta Decide, Alberta referendum https://www.westernstandard.news/news/japan-welcomes-first-canadian-oil-shipment-since-iran-conflict-began/75946 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-13/0p2ofovl/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-13-2026-025532-PM.webp Japan’s prime minister has confirmed that a tanker carrying Canadian crude oil has arrived in Japan, marking a critical energy security milestone. westernstandard en 2026-08-13T20:59:55.772Z Japan welcomes first Canadian oil shipment since Iran conflict began News, Alberta, Canadian, International, Japan, Donald Trump, Oil And Gas, Danielle Smith, Oil, Trans Mountain, Brian Jean, Crude Oil Exports, Abpol, Crude Oil, Mark Carney, Cdnpol, Strait Of Hormuz, Heather Exner-Pirot, Sanae Takaichi, iran conflict https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/westjet-agrees-to-45m-settlement-in-flight-attendant-harassment-lawsuit/75945 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/85/685b2480-74de-11ed-b702-6f59c6042bf6/638e5a1a79f75.image.png WestJet westernstandard en 2026-08-13T20:33:10.102Z WestJet agrees to $4.5M settlement in flight attendant harassment lawsuit Canadian, News, Westjet, Bc Court Of Appeal, Mandalena Lewis, Lewis v. WestJet Airlines, Harassment lawsuit, Airline lawsuits, WestJet mainline attendants https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/rubenstein-taiwan-and-canada-share-precious-little-in-their-commitment-to-reconciliation-with-indigenous-peoples/75947 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-13/cwlvd9ew/Screenshot-2026-08-13-at-2.12.23-PM.webp Taiwan and Canada flags westernstandard en 2026-08-13T20:30:00.000Z RUBENSTEIN: Taiwan and Canada share precious little in their commitment to reconciliation with indigenous peoples Opinion, Canada, Indigenous, Taiwan, China, Undrip, Aboriginal, Opinion, Opinion Column, United Nations Declaration On The Rights Of Indiginous Peoples https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/vancouver-to-vote-on-open-drug-ban-and-involuntary-care-beds/75943 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-03-04/qdxrbyhb/SimCity.webp Mayor Ken Sim and fellow ABC councillors westernstandard en 2026-08-13T19:43:29.819Z Vancouver to vote on open-drug ban and involuntary care beds BC, News, Vancouver, Ken Sim, Guy Felicella, involuntary care, open drug use, Mo Amir, ABC Vancouver, Dowtown Vancouver, Sean Orr https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-liberal-interim-leader-demands-answers-over-pc-party-trip-to-jamaica/75937 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-13/kiawsj9h/grok-image-ec282d8a-f995-462d-ab56-2ef046eb5f6a.jpg John Fraser is demanding answers as to why the PC Party was allegedly spying on Bonnie Crombie https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-13/c3xxsb9y/Screenshot-2026-08-13-at-2.07.47-PM.png John Fraser put out a statement Thursday morning https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-13/blfkysk0/Screenshot-2026-08-13-at-2.06.21-PM.png Cody Welton's flag tweet post https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-13/gbur8g2e/Screenshot-2026-08-13-at-2.53.54-PM.png Marit Stile said that "Heads need to roll" over the incident westernstandard en 2026-08-13T19:17:30.001Z WATCH: Liberal interim leader demands answers over PC Party trip to Jamaica News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Doug Ford, Pc Party, Bonnie Crombie, Jamaica, caught spying https://www.westernstandard.news/news/calgary-flames-broadcasting-legend-peter-maher-dies-at-79/75939 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-13/kost7or1/petermaher.webp Peter Maher westernstandard en 2026-08-13T19:16:57.619Z UPDATED: Calgary Flames broadcasting legend Peter Maher dies at 79 News, Calgary, Alberta, Yyc, Calgary, Calgary Flames, Nhl, Hockey, peter maher