https://www.westernstandard.news/news/exclusive-stockwell-day-quashes-leadership-rumours-says-conservatives-should-stick-with-poilievre/75781 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-09-20/j3un106y/1000000152.jpg Stockwell Day speaks at the Reclaiming Canada Conference Sept. 20, 2025 at BMO Centre in Calgary westernstandard en 2026-08-07T21:09:14.845Z EXCLUSIVE: Stockwell Day quashes leadership rumours, says Conservatives should stick with Poilievre News, Canadian, Liberal Party, Cdnpoli, Conservative Party Of Canada, Pierre Poilievre, Andrew Scheer, Stephen Harper, Nanos Research, Stockwell Day, Mainstream Media, Canadian Alliance, Mark Carney, Cdnpol, Mainstream Media Outlets, Nanos poll https://www.westernstandard.news/international/red-cross-removes-refugee-profile-after-afghan-migrant-featured-charged-in-scottish-womans-death/75777 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/nfxs2lk0/Untitled-design-2026-08-07T144950.110.png The Red Cross has removed a promotional film featuring an Afghan refugee after the man highlighted in the video was charged in connection with the death of a Scottish aid worker in Athens. westernstandard en 2026-08-07T20:58:59.120Z Red Cross removes refugee profile after Afghan migrant featured charged in Scottish woman's death International, News, The Red Cross, Sharif Ahmadzai, Greek Red Cross, Elisabeth-Jane Ross, Hellenic Police https://www.westernstandard.news/news/asirt-investigating-calgary-police-shooting-after-man-allegedly-approached-officers-with-bow-and-arrow/75780 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-07-17/f0ro9ffn/calgary-police-service.avif Calgary Police Service westernstandard en 2026-08-07T20:12:06.206Z ASIRT investigating Calgary police shooting after man allegedly approached officers with bow and arrow News, Alberta, Calgary, Yyc, Abpoli, Asirt, Cps, Yyccc, Danny Martin https://www.westernstandard.news/news/exclusive-albertas-energy-war-room-drops-canadian-from-name-in-sudden-rebrand/75776 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/cuwogs0n/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-7-2026-013302-PM.webp Last week, the Alberta government quietly changed the name of the Canadian Energy Centre to the Alberta Energy Centre, unveiling a sudden rebrand, complete with a new logo and redesigned website for the organization once widely known as Alberta’s “energy war room.” https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/hvvjh1la/CEClogocomparison.webp The former Canadian Energy Centre logo (left) and the Progress Software logo (right). westernstandard en 2026-08-07T19:44:22.246Z EXCLUSIVE: Alberta's ‘energy war room’ drops 'Canadian' from name in sudden rebrand News, Alberta, Energy, Abpoli, Energy, Jason Kenney, Referendum, Danielle Smith, Canadian Energy Centre, Abpol, Alberta Independence, Ucp War Room, War Room, Referendum question, alberta energy centre, tim olsen, Alberta Intergovernmental Relations https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-teen-charged-after-violent-beating-of-16-year-old-at-barrie-festival/75774 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/b65eftiy/kempenfest.jpg The teenage girl was beaten by 2 assailants as bystanders jeered and refused to help https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/8mjtcmyv/Screenshot-2026-08-07-at-3.25.29-PM.png The girl was left unconscious after the vicious assault westernstandard en 2026-08-07T19:42:59.686Z WATCH: Teen charged after violent beating of 16-year-old at Barrie festival News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Crime, Public Safety, Assault, Barrie, Kempenfest https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ontario-college-of-teachers-finds-former-catholic-trustee-guilty-of-misconduct/75770 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/55jqrxar/mikey.jpg Michael Del Grande was ruled to have committed unprofessional conduct over a 2019 exchange westernstandard en 2026-08-07T19:08:47.693Z Ontario College of Teachers finds former Catholic trustee guilty of misconduct News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Toronto, Education, Catholics, TCDSB, Michael Del Grande https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/canada-posts-strong-jobs-report-a-day-after-trump-vance-criticize-economy/75773 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-06-16/se55dt0d/Screenshot-2025-06-16-093911.png President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Mark Carney at the G7 Summit westernstandard en 2026-08-07T19:01:08.328Z Canada posts strong jobs report a day after Trump, Vance criticize economy Carney, Trump, JD Vance, Nasty, nasty leadership, Donald Trump, US Canada, Canada US, Canada US relations, truth social, trump rally https://www.westernstandard.news/news/scientists-hope-to-be-able-to-recreate-taste-of-original-guinness-after-162-year-old-bottle-found-by-diver/75771 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/3tkkkrzc/162-year-old-guinness.jpg.avif Diver Stefan Panis posing with the 162-year old Guinness bottle he found westernstandard en 2026-08-07T19:00:14.440Z Scientists hope to be able to recreate taste of original Guinness after 162-year old bottle found by diver News, International, Beer, Guinness, Liqour, Underwater photography, Dover https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-why-the-west-is-still-fighting-pierre-trudeaus-canada/75741 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/wzyarth0/CMS-Template-2026-08-07T091758.048.jpg Did Trudeau’s 1982 Constitution break Canada? westernstandard en 2026-08-07T19:00:00.000Z WATCH: Why the West is still fighting Pierre Trudeau’s Canada Watch, Opinion, Podcast, Alberta, Pierre Trudeau, Western https://www.westernstandard.news/usa-news/watch-former-nba-player-enes-kanter-freedom-declares-himself-a-wnba-prospect/75769 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/bp361jiv/Untitled-design-2026-08-07T125238.863.png Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/skaccc01/HPI8APsaYAABXyv.jfif WNBPA "support the players, support the fans" message westernstandard en 2026-08-07T18:59:37.438Z WATCH: Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom declares himself a WNBA prospect USA News, News, Watch, Enes Kanter Freedom, Nba, Boston Celtics, viral video, wnba, Wnba requirements, Utah Jazz https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/oldcorn-if-regina-can-hear-the-islamic-call-to-prayer-why-must-christianity-stay-quiet/75764 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-17/u8hquh99/IMG0513-1.webp M. Anisur Rahaman westernstandard en 2026-08-07T18:34:04.834Z OLDCORN: If Regina can hear the Islamic call to prayer — why must Christianity stay quiet? Opinion, Regina, Saskatchewan, Islam, Mosque, Christianity, Opinion, Opinion Column, Regina City Jamia Masjid, Islamic call to prayer, Christian chaplains https://www.westernstandard.news/news/brampton-man-charged-after-alleged-sexual-assault-of-youth-at-canadas-wonderland/75767 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/2pow0pf9/image21.jpg Jugaad Dhami was a ride operator at Canada's Wonderland westernstandard en 2026-08-07T18:22:39.721Z 'Brampton man' charged after alleged sexual assault of youth at Canada's Wonderland News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Crime, Sexual Assault, Public Safety, Brampton, Vaughan https://www.westernstandard.news/news/former-cambridge-professor-jason-arday-faces-new-scrutiny-over-memoir-claims/75766 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/08rncgjk/arday.webp Jason Arday https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/xsd7lrx6/arday.webp Jason Arday westernstandard en 2026-08-07T18:03:01.894Z Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday faces new scrutiny over memoir claims News, International, Dei, Plagiarism, University Of Cambridge, Great Britain, The Atlantic, DEI agenda, DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion), jason arday, locked-in sydrome https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/referendum-tpa-donation-roundup-federalist-groups-gather-support-amid-slow-nationalist-contributions-week/75762 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-20/jsdfzk5h/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-20-2026-at-104007-AM.webp As the country is set to mark another Canada Day, a new national poll suggests most Canadians remain confident the country will stay together despite growing independence sentiment in Alberta and Quebec ahead of a potentially consequential political Fall. westernstandard en 2026-08-07T17:58:45.208Z Referendum TPA donation roundup: Federalist groups gather support amid slow nationalist contributions week Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Let Alberta Decide, Stay Free Alberta, Forever Canadian, Thomas Lukaszuk, Alberta referendum, Public Interest Alberta, Alberta teachers https://www.westernstandard.news/news/calgary-firefighters-battle-three-lithium-ion-battery-fires-in-24-hours/75765 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-03-04/oewvwlgt/Screenshot-2025-03-04-at-2.35.08-PM.png Calgary Fire Department westernstandard en 2026-08-07T17:49:33.666Z Calgary firefighters battle three lithium-ion battery fires in 24 hours News, Alberta, Calgary, Yyc, Yyccc, Cfd, lithium-ion battery https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ford-presses-carney-to-extend-fuel-tax-suspension-or-scrap-it-permanently/75763 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/eess8mcf/Screenshot-2026-08-07-at-1.24.56-PM.png Doug Ford has written a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney to extend the federal suspension of the gas tax https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/8nvvcsqr/letter-1.jpg The first page of Doug Ford's letter https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/shjidf8z/letter-2.jpg The second page of the letter westernstandard en 2026-08-07T17:37:30.854Z Ford presses Carney to extend fuel tax suspension or scrap it permanently News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Doug Ford, Fuel Tax, Mark Carney, Gas Tax Relief https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/macleod-immigration-must-serve-alberta-not-ottawas-ideology/75743 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/7wt4w78l/MACLEOD-Immigration-cnm5000-Chat-GPT5.6.webp Immigration westernstandard en 2026-08-07T17:30:00.000Z MACLEOD: Immigration must serve Alberta — not Ottawa’s ideology Opinion, Alberta, Immigration, Criminals, Mass Immigration, Opinion, Western, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/mps-launch-national-organization-for-black-elected-officials/75748 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/ypm36tn4/Screenshot-2026-08-07-130648.png Michael Coteau Liberal MP (Center) westernstandard en 2026-08-07T17:12:37.327Z MPs launch national organization for black elected officials Michael Coteau, Black Canadians, Black elected officials, black organization https://www.westernstandard.news/calgary/city-of-calgary-says-theres-no-plan-to-install-flock-cameras-amid-ongoing-deflock-protests-in-us/75751 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/3s7q825n/HOCXOWiXgAA3DYj.jpeg Flock Camera westernstandard en 2026-08-07T17:10:42.061Z City of Calgary says there's no plan to install Flock Cameras amid ongoing 'DeFlock' protests in US Calgary, Canadian, News, Alberta, City Of Calgary, Calgary Police, Surveillance, Surveillance cameras, Flock Cameras, Flock Safety Inc., AI-powered Surveillance Cameras https://www.westernstandard.news/news/pauls-pizza-owner-hit-with-multiple-alberta-human-rights-complaints/75760 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/xc5cpouz/pauls1.webp Pauls Pizza owner Farouk Elsaghir (left) with BertaProudDad. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/bgescy6a/20260806173642.webp Pauls Pizza Airdrie Facebook post. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/lr1inde7/20260806173605.webp Pauls Pizza Airdrie Facebook post. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-04/w7of7jb1/Screenshot-2026-02-04-at-11.34.18-AM.webp Pauls Pizza in Airdrie has become the latest business drawn into Alberta’s increasingly heated independence debate after allowing petition canvassers to collect signatures inside the restaurant. westernstandard en 2026-08-07T17:06:35.251Z Pauls Pizza owner hit with multiple Alberta human rights complaints News, Alberta, Canadian, Facebook, Human Rights Complaints, Social Media, Whistle Stop Cafe, Chris Scott, Alberta Human Rights Commission, Alberta Human Rights Act, Human Rights Complaint, BertaProudDad, pauls pizza, Farouk Elsaghir https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-two-men-charged-with-murder-in-salsa-on-st-clair-festival-shooting/75753 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/9aachdle/Screenshot-2026-08-07-at-12.07.36-PM.png Chief Myron Demkiw made the announcement Friday morning https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/qndvkgvr/victims.jpg Shaquan Quashie, 25, (left) and Cesar Vernaza, 20, (right) were the two victims killed in the shooting. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/jj5v22nq/Screenshot-2026-08-07-at-12.30.54-PM.png Sergeant Stacy McCabe said that the gunfire came from a single weapon https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/3rsb6jix/Screenshot-2026-08-07-at-12.38.36-PM.png Massaro-Gill was arrested near Weston Road and St. Phillips Road westernstandard en 2026-08-07T16:56:46.099Z WATCH: Two men charged with murder in Salsa on St. Clair festival shooting Watch, News, Ontario, Canadian, Crime, Toronto, Shooting, Public Safety, Arrests, Gun Violence https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/edmonton-police-service-scrubs-part-of-its-controversial-hate-crimes-examples-amid-fierce-criticism/75745 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-02/0p97tzti/IMG1624.jpeg A screenshot of the Edmonton Police Service's post calling for individuals to report online "hate" comments. westernstandard en 2026-08-07T16:41:19.493Z Edmonton Police Service scrubs part of its controversial 'hate crimes' examples amid fierce criticism Edmonton police, EPS, Edmonton police hate incident, Edmonton police post, Edmonton free speech, Canada free speech, Bill c9, Alberta free speech, Danielle Smith, Mike Ellis, Edmonton https://www.westernstandard.news/news/calgary-natural-gas-franchise-fee-to-jump-37-as-city-seeks-982m-in-revenue/75749 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2023-10/168afc49-4d87-4f90-b0c8-70c94d2b4d5d/63bf38fba7a2a_image.png Natural gas westernstandard en 2026-08-07T16:02:28.876Z Calgary natural gas franchise fee to jump 37% as city seeks $98.2M in revenue News, Alberta, Calgary, Business, Energy, Yyc, Natural Gas, City Of Calgary, Yyccc, Alberta Utilities Commission, Atco https://www.westernstandard.news/news/calgary-mp-launches-petition-to-expand-emergency-alerts-for-missing-vulnerable-children/75747 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-17/qqcmcuqb/Screenshot-2026-07-17-at-8.12.46-AM.png Parker westernstandard en 2026-08-07T15:56:53.941Z Calgary MP launches petition to expand emergency alerts for missing vulnerable children News, Canadian, Calgary, Yyc, Cdnpoli, Yyccc, Michelle Rempel Garner, Parker, e-7643, Amber Alerts https://www.westernstandard.news/news/most-canadian-parents-skip-covid-shots-for-children-as-vaccination-rates-fall-to-12/75744 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-12-18/awjarg9j/Screenshot_2023_10_20_at_10_50_39_AM.png COVID-19 vaccine https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-05-16/r0clnb6e/Screenshot%202023-12-15%20130942.png Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam westernstandard en 2026-08-07T15:44:10.244Z Most Canadian parents skip COVID shots for children as vaccination rates fall to 12% News, Canadian, Covid, Cdnpoli, Dr Theresa Tam, Public Health Agency Of Canada, Advanis Inc. https://www.westernstandard.news/calgary/fentanyl-cocaine-seized-and-two-arrested-in-calgary-cochrane-drug-bust/75735 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/jkep4cw9/CDSA-July-2026-2048x1536.jpg Seized items including cash, cocaine, fentanyl, and batons from a Calgary drug bust westernstandard en 2026-08-07T15:34:13.096Z Fentanyl, cocaine seized and two arrested in Calgary, Cochrane drug bust Calgary, Alberta, News, Calgary, Fentanyl, Drug Bust, Cochrane, Cochrane Rcmp, fentanyl crisis https://www.westernstandard.news/news/second-sickkids-staffer-charged-in-child-sexual-abuse-material-probe/75732 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/zo1cnjox/image18.jpg This is the second time this summer that a SickKids employee has faced child abuse related charges https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/5k0xtswb/westernstandard2026-07-21odoop3vsScreenshot-2026-07-21-at-1.02.52-PM.jpg Dilan Dissanayake was charged earlier this summer with possessing child sexual abuse material westernstandard en 2026-08-07T15:27:21.309Z Second SickKids staffer charged in child sexual abuse material probe News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Crime, Toronto, Public Safety, Sickkids Hospital, Child Abuse https://www.westernstandard.news/news/trans-mountain-expansion-drives-record-oil-tanker-traffic-in-burrard-inlet/75740 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/e5inkpqm/IMG_3236.jpeg Tanker being loaded at Trans Mountain’s Westridge Marine Terminal in Burnaby, BC. westernstandard en 2026-08-07T15:26:47.552Z Trans Mountain expansion drives record oil tanker traffic in Burrard Inlet News, Canadian, BC, Energy, Business, Oil Tanker, Trans Mountain Pipeline, Danielle Smith, Oil, Trans Mountain, Oil Exports, Mark Carney, Oil Tankers, Trans Mountain Expansion, Canada Gazette, Burrard Inlet, West Coast Oil Pipeline Project https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/advocacy-group-urges-us-to-offer-refugee-status-to-jewish-canadians/75704 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/5rznrgo2/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-7-2026-091418-AM.png Toronto Skyline with Canadian and American Flags westernstandard en 2026-08-07T15:26:09.116Z Advocacy group urges U.S. to offer refugee status to Jewish Canadians Canadian, News, Canadian Jewish News, Joe Roberts, Jewish Tulsa, Canadian Jewish families, Tulsa Tomorrow, American Jewish Committee, Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/conservatives-attack-liberals-over-restored-refugee-health-benefits/75738 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-01-20/a25dnk4p/Screenshot-2026-01-20-at-10.05.01-AM.webp Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner (Calgary Centre–North) westernstandard en 2026-08-07T15:23:56.434Z Conservatives attack Liberals over restored refugee health benefits Lena Diab, Michelle Rempel Garner, Immigration, refugees, refugee benefits https://www.westernstandard.news/news/exclusive-veteran-faces-24k-repayment-bill-after-feds-overpaid-him-for-seven-years/75621 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/sq947kyn/4b374de8-4d4a-44b3-9a95-579fbb476168.jpg Matthew and Karissa Wright westernstandard en 2026-08-07T15:17:29.176Z EXCLUSIVE: Veteran faces $24K repayment bill after feds overpaid him for seven years News, Canadian, Exclusive, #cdnpoli, veteran affairs canada, Veteran faces $24K repayment bill, IRB, IRB veteran benefit, Canadian armes forces, Canadian armed forces veteran, VAC, IRB repayment, IRB repayment issue, Canadian military veteran https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/bc-ndp-adds-bhangra-to-the-growing-list-of-credit-earning-cultural-dances/75731 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/w8c1ktzt/q1c5p.jpg Members of the Royal Academy of Punjab perform Bhangra on stage. westernstandard en 2026-08-07T15:17:08.078Z BC NDP adds Bhangra to the growing list of credit-earning cultural dances BC, News, Bc, Bc Ministry Of Education, South Asian, South Asians, Bhangra https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/conservative-mp-larry-brock-to-resign-seat-next-month/75734 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-07-24/v6hf9tde/question-period-20241004.avif MP Larry Brock westernstandard en 2026-08-07T15:16:21.871Z Conservative MP Larry Brock to resign seat next month Larry Brock, Larry Brock MP, Conservative MP, Resignation, by-election, ontario, Conservatives, Pierre Poilievre, Justice Critic https://www.westernstandard.news/news/kingston-penitentiary-slated-for-transfer-and-potential-sale-this-fall/75737 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/wtwalx32/Screenshot-2026-08-07-at-9.11.08-AM.png Kingston Penitentiary westernstandard en 2026-08-07T15:15:41.001Z Kingston Penitentiary slated for transfer and potential sale this fall News, Canadian, Ontario, Justin Trudeau, Cdnpoli, Ontpoli, Correctional Service Of Canada, Kingston Penitentiary, Canada Lands Company https://www.westernstandard.news/news/supreme-court-to-hear-challenge-of-alberta-lawyers-oath-to-king/75733 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/wymp5v7n/Screenshot-2026-08-07-at-9.01.24-AM.png Prabjot Singh Wirring https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-12-25/xuh8pom9/Screenshot-2025-12-25-at-8.54.23-AM.png King Charles III westernstandard en 2026-08-07T15:05:30.860Z Supreme Court to hear challenge of Alberta lawyers’ oath to King News, Canadian, Alberta, Cdnpoli, Supreme Court, King Charles, Bloc leader Yves-François Blanchet, Prabjot Singh Wirring https://www.westernstandard.news/news/record-36-impaired-drivers-caught-at-sunfest-music-festival-in-bc/75730 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/3bj0t6ib/Screenshot-2026-08-07-at-8.51.12-AM.png Record 36 impaired drivers caught at Sunfest music festival in B.C. westernstandard en 2026-08-07T14:55:46.095Z Record 36 impaired drivers caught at Sunfest music festival in B.C. News, BC, Rcmp, Bcpoli, Bc Highway Patrol, Sunfest https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ontario-court-dismisses-postal-unions-12-year-defamation-case-against-journalist-jerry-agar/75729 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/8w3xqc8v/Screenshot-2026-08-07-at-8.45.02-AM.png Jerry Agar westernstandard en 2026-08-07T14:47:43.064Z Ontario court dismisses postal union’s 12-year defamation case against journalist Jerry Agar News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Ontario Court Of Appeal, Canadian Union Of Postal Workers, Jerry Agar, Justice Julie Thorburn https://www.westernstandard.news/news/report-says-facebook-news-ban-left-rural-canadians-without-credible-wildfire-coverage/75728 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-07/0c1a9549-3e74-4a89-98ea-4f20ed285ba7/jasper-wildfire-62229.jpg Wildfire in Jasper National Park July 2024. westernstandard en 2026-08-07T14:23:37.846Z Report says Facebook news ban left rural Canadians without credible wildfire coverage News, Canadian, Facebook, Cdnpoli, Wildfires, Online News Act https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/enough-is-enough-vancouver-mayor-pleads-for-ebys-help-as-downtown-chaos-and-street-disorder-intensifies/75725 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-11-26/bzoobw3m/KenSimmm.webp Mayor Ken Sim westernstandard en 2026-08-07T14:03:16.089Z ‘ENOUGH is ENOUGH’: Vancouver mayor pleads for Eby's help as downtown chaos and street disorder intensifies BC, News, Bc, Bcpoli, David Eby, Chaos, Downtown, Ken Sim, Granville, SROs https://www.westernstandard.news/news/two-correctional-officers-and-one-inmate-dead-after-accident-at-edmonton-facility/75727 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/harnmd5v/Image.jpg A photo outside of the Edmonton Institution for Women. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/5jm9ssgy/Screenshot-2026-08-07-at-1.11.04-PM.jpeg For contextual purposes, this is photo of a 2020 Hino box truck. Specifics about the year and model of the truck are unknown. westernstandard en 2026-08-07T14:02:07.529Z Two correctional officers and one inmate dead after a motor vehicle accident during transfer from Edmonton facility Edmonton prison death, Edmonton correctional officer death, Edmonton Institution for Women, Canada correctional officers, Edmonton correctional officers, Edmonton death, Correctional Services Canada https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-london-taco-shop-hit-with-review-spam-after-group-takeover/75724 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/wa2rvzom/image16.jpg Over 30 people packed into the small restaurant on Saturday over the long weekend https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/9ppz6zzm/image17.jpg Security footage showed members of the group bringing their own food westernstandard en 2026-08-07T14:00:39.433Z WATCH: London taco shop hit with review spam after group takeover News, Watch, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Public Safety, Small Business, LondonON, Review Bombing https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/brulotte-canadas-real-crisis-isnt-donald-trump-its-our-own-bad-decisions/75726 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-05-06/p0gy3nu0/Screenshot-2025-05-06-at-11.10.08-AM.webp Mark Carney and Donald Trump westernstandard en 2026-08-07T13:15:07.327Z BRULOTTE: Canada’s real crisis isn’t Donald Trump — it’s our own bad decisions Opinion, Donald Trump, Healthcare, Housing, Affordability, Productivity, Opinion, Opinion Column, G7 countries https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/pinder-freelands-attack-on-trump-exposes-the-liberal-double-standard-on-bullies/75723 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-05-20/cwc8tvyi/Freeland.jpg Chrystia Freeland westernstandard en 2026-08-07T11:30:00.000Z PINDER: Freeland's attack on Trump exposes the Liberal double standard on bullies Opinion, Justin Trudeau, Chrystia Freeland, Oxford, Opinion, Opinion Column, lost decade https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/hannaford/hannaford-bc-our-home-or-native-land/75721 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/ucz2va8r/3374.jpg British Columbia, Our Home or Native Land? westernstandard en 2026-08-07T00:59:00.000Z HANNAFORD: BC, our home or native land? Hannaford, Watch, Opinion, City Of Victoria, Indigenous Protected And Conserved Area, IPCA, Royal Roads University, Hatley Park, Discovery Island Marine Provincial Park https://www.westernstandard.news/careers/now-hiring-reporter-intern/68857 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/llqyutnr/Reporter-Intern-1.png westernstandard en 2026-08-06T22:04:17.884Z NOW HIRING: Digital Marketing & Social Media Manager Now Hiring, job posting, Intern, reporter https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-first-nation-accuses-independence-lawyer-of-using-trust-funds-to-purchase-precious-metals/75717 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-28/66jg7k1o/IMG1084.jpeg Jeffrey Rath at the Stay Free Alberta petition submission event. westernstandard en 2026-08-06T21:28:57.898Z Alberta First Nation accuses independence lawyer of using trust funds to purchase precious metals Alberta independence, Alberta separatism, Alberta separation, Alberta separatists, Jeff Rath, Jeffrey Rath, Stay Free Alberta, Alberta prosperity project, Let Alberta Decide, Forever Canadian https://www.westernstandard.news/news/stockwell-day-targets-ottawas-wildfire-climate-narrative-calls-for-arson-crackdown/75722 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/25ahbav4/Screenshot-2026-08-06-at-3.15.50-PM.webp Stockwell Day. westernstandard en 2026-08-06T21:25:39.163Z Stockwell Day targets Ottawa’s wildfire climate narrative, calls for arson crackdown News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Wildfires, Climate Change, Stockwell Day, Natural Resources Canada, Arson, Cdnpol, Canadian Wildfires, climate agenda, Climate Activism, Wildfires Canada, Canadian Alliance Party, arsonists https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/macleod-china-doesnt-have-to-beat-north-america-in-ai-it-just-has-to-stop-us-from-building-data-centres/75720 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/1ybnz5nb/Image-by-ChatGPT5.6-cnm5000.webp China doesn't have to beat North America in AI westernstandard en 2026-08-06T20:59:40.256Z MACLEOD: China doesn't have to beat North America in AI — it just has to stop us from building data centres Opinion, Canada, China, Usa, Ai, Artificial Intelligence, Opinion, Opinion Column, AI data centres, data centres https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/liberals-restore-refugee-health-benefits/75719 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-10-28/x0z1a0dg/Health-Clinic.png Calgary Refugee Health Clinic westernstandard en 2026-08-06T20:53:13.359Z Liberals restore refugee health benefits Refugees, Refugee, Refugee benefits, health benefits, public health, ottawa, immigration https://www.westernstandard.news/news/edmonton-police-charge-repeat-offender-with-child-sexual-assault-seek-additional-victims/75718 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/3w8ok3l6/Screenshot-2026-08-06-at-2.44.41-PM.png Simon Nicholas westernstandard en 2026-08-06T20:47:37.427Z Edmonton police charge repeat offender with child sexual assault, seek additional victims News, Alberta, Edmonton, Abpoli, Yeg, Yegcc, Simon Nicholas, Athabasca RCMP https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/watch-woman-nearly-hits-motorcyclists-rear-ends-new-westminster-police-car-before-arrest/75715 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/w0ddhpqq/wyTg2.jpg Video still of the maroon Hyundai SUV involved in the incident near the SkyTrain guideway between New Westminster and 22nd Street stations on Thursday. westernstandard en 2026-08-06T20:38:21.911Z WATCH: Woman nearly hits motorcyclists, rear-ends New Westminster police car before arrest BC, News, Watch, Breathalyzer, New Westminister, Vancity, Drunk Driver, Watch, Skytrain https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/cupe-reveals-details-of-tentative-westjet-flight-attendant-agreement/75716 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-05-09/l9pa72us/IMG1445.jpeg Calgary-based WestJet backs down on reduced legroom after passenger backlash https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-05-14/rcfkjkbe/WestJet.webp WestJet plane at YYC westernstandard en 2026-08-06T20:36:52.604Z CUPE reveals details of tentative WestJet flight attendant agreement Canadian, News, Westjet, Calgary International Airport, Alexis Von Hoensbroech, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Alia Hussain, Westjet strike https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/city-of-calgary-installs-hail-warning-sign-with-punjabi-translation/75712 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/cl36cexg/Untitled-design-2026-08-06T132016.244.png City of Calgary hail warning sign featuring Punjabi-language information westernstandard en 2026-08-06T20:36:16.805Z City of Calgary installs hail warning sign with Punjabi translation Alberta, News, City Of Calgary, Calgary Climate Hub, Hail, Punjabi, Calgary hail alley region, Climate Ready Home Guide https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/alberta-ndp-champions-data-centre-public-consultation-while-smiths-staffer-questions-their-commitment-to-albertas-economy/75714 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-13/243ckt0k/data.webp Rendering of a proposed AI data centre in Olds, AB. westernstandard en 2026-08-06T20:33:54.580Z Alberta NDP champions data centre public consultation, while Smith's staffer questions their commitment to Alberta's economy Alberta ai data centre, Meta data centre, Rob Anderson, Canada ai data centre, Alberta NDP ai data centre, Alberta NDP, Alberta politics, Alberta government https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-nation-of-people-podcast-launches-on-the-western-standard/75710 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/qcm2byvg/CMS-Template-2026-08-06T130449.278.jpg Nation of people podcast westernstandard en 2026-08-06T20:00:00.000Z WATCH: Nation of People Podcast launches on the Western Standard Watch, Alberta, Podcast https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/exclusive-smith-betting-on-albertas-independence-referendum-to-make-people-feel-heard/75624 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-11-29/uakz6yaa/Danielle-Smith-UCP-AGM-2025 Alberta Premier Danielle Smith gives her keynote address at the 2025 UCP AGM westernstandard en 2026-08-06T19:33:19.447Z EXCLUSIVE: Smith betting on Alberta's independence referendum to make people feel heard Danielle Smith, Alberta independence , Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Stay Free Alberta, Alberta Prosperity Project, Forever Canadian, Let Alberta Decide, Alberta UCP, Alberta politics, Alberta government, Alberta referendum https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-toronto-police-make-546-arrests-in-retail-crime-crackdown/75709 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/d4jqr8e4/rui-rodriguez.jpg Chief Myron Demkiw and Superintendent Ron Taverner presented the results alongside Rui Rodriguez of the Retail Council of Canada westernstandard en 2026-08-06T19:16:53.614Z WATCH: Toronto police make 546 arrests in retail crime crackdown News, Canadian, Ontario, Watch, Ontario, Crime, Toronto, Public Safety, Retail Crime https://www.westernstandard.news/usa-news/sydney-sweeney-and-american-eagle-team-up-for-washington-state-wildfire-relief/75708 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/4o774gld/Screenshot-2026-04-15-at-6.49.45-PM.webp American actress Sydney Sweeney in an ad for American Eagle jean shorts westernstandard en 2026-08-06T19:15:53.739Z Sydney Sweeney and American Eagle team up for Washington state wildfire relief USA News, News, American Eagle, Sydney Sweeney, Spokane wildfires, Spokane, Washington, Washington Wildfires, Wildfire relief https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ontario-explores-reopening-brantford-jail-to-expand-capacity/75698 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/9f8k4ofb/brantford-prison.jpg The reopening of Brantford Jail is part of a $3-billion expenditure https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/dj1tf1t1/Solicitor-General-Michael-Kerzner-.jpg Solicitor General Michael Kerzner said they are exploring additional opportunities https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/m390qbuj/Screenshot-2026-08-06-at-1.59.27-PM.png Population breakdowns from 2019-2024 point to the overcrowding issues westernstandard en 2026-08-06T19:01:29.182Z Ontario explores reopening Brantford Jail to expand capacity News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Crime, Doug Ford, Public Safety, Prison, Brantford https://www.westernstandard.news/calgary/minister-of-defence-announces-203-million-to-fund-uofc-quantum-defence-hub/75697 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/wlomuper/Screenshot-2026-08-06-at-11.19.56-am.png Minister of National Defence David McGuinty announces a $20.3 million investment into funding a Quantum Defence Innovation Secure Hub at the University of Calgary westernstandard en 2026-08-06T18:55:40.675Z Minister of Defence announces $20.3 million to fund UofC quantum defence hub Calgary, Alberta, Canadian, News, Canadian Armed Forces, University Of Calgary, Quantum Technologies, Captain Bill Wilson, Canadian Defence Industry, Defence Minister David McGuinty, Defence Hub, Alberta defence industry https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ford-tours-flood-hit-st-catharines-after-emergency-declarations/75705 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/4c6a3o0r/image15.jpg Doug Ford met with first responders, as well as Mayor Mat Siscoe yesterday https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/yqad45d0/Screenshot-2026-08-06-at-2.34.46-PM.png Ford, joined by Lincoln mayor Sandra Easton, said the meetings left him feeling encouraged westernstandard en 2026-08-06T18:52:30.876Z Ford tours flood-hit St. Catharines after emergency declarations News, Ontario, Canadian, Doug Ford, Emergency, Niagara, Lincoln, St. Catharines, ON, Mat Siscoe https://www.westernstandard.news/news/what-the-cluck-canadas-supply-managed-chicken-industry-cant-keep-up-with-hungry-consumers/75699 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/2z3mbauo/ff779829-683b-4743-b685-40186249fc4b.png Chicken westernstandard en 2026-08-06T18:48:20.314Z WHAT THE CLUCK! Canada’s supply-managed chicken industry can’t keep up with hungry consumers News, Canadian, Supply Management, Poultry, #cdnpoli, Food Professor, poultry supply, poultry supply canada, chicken supply canada, Canada poutry https://www.westernstandard.news/news/calgary-boys-charged-after-robbery-of-75-year-old-woman-outside-her-apartment/75707 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-11-27/n30s9rb4/62228ffb8d517_image.jpg Calgary Police Service westernstandard en 2026-08-06T18:42:16.904Z Calgary boys charged after robbery of 75-year-old woman outside her apartment News, Alberta, Calgary, Abpoli https://www.westernstandard.news/news/aldergrove-truck-driver-charged-in-fatal-hwy-97-motorcycle-crash-near-quesnel/75706 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/87p9y16g/pei-rcmp-respond-to-19-vehicle-crashes-over-three-days-1.avif RCMP westernstandard en 2026-08-06T18:35:11.343Z 'Aldergrove' truck driver charged in fatal Hwy. 97 motorcycle crash near Quesnel News, BC, Rcmp, Bcpoli, Aldergrove, Amninder Singh Sran https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/cbsa-report-says-criminal-charges-involving-indian-students-rose-8800/75703 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-06-03/brrffdqi/CCBBSSAA.webp CBSA westernstandard en 2026-08-06T18:23:56.776Z CBSA report says criminal charges involving Indian students rose 8,800% CBSA, Indian students, Indian international students, crime, visas, visa, Bishnoi, Bishnoi gang, Lawrence Bishnoi, Lawrence Bishnoi gang https://www.westernstandard.news/news/rogers-parts-ways-with-longtime-hockey-analyst-kelly-hrudey-after-nearly-three-decades-on-air/75702 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/nzzffhxz/Screenshot-2026-08-06-at-12.06.15-PM.png Kelly Hrudey westernstandard en 2026-08-06T18:10:29.684Z Rogers parts ways with longtime hockey analyst Kelly Hrudey after nearly three decades on air News, Canadian, Sports, Cdnpoli, Hockey Night In Canada, Elliotte Friedman, Rogers, Sportsnet, Kelly Hrudey https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/edmonton-police-service-refuses-to-comment-on-report-hate-post/75690 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-02/0p97tzti/IMG1624.jpeg A screenshot of the Edmonton Police Service's post calling for individuals to report online "hate" comments. westernstandard en 2026-08-06T17:54:49.980Z Edmonton Police Service refuses to comment on 'report hate' post Edmonton police, Edmonton police service, EPS, Edmonton hate incidents, Edmonton hate, Edmonton hate post, Alberta hate comments, Alberta hate speech, Alberta bill c9, Canada bill c9, bill c9, Alberta politics, Danielle Smith, Mike Ellis, Alberta free speech, Canada free speech https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/sibley-mass-migration-is-changing-europe-and-reviving-a-novel-the-establishment-tried-to-bury/75700 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-31/utzfpdiy/Screenshot-2026-07-31-at-8.53.11-am.png Tens of thousands of Moroccan migrants, all seemingly young men, pour across the border into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta westernstandard en 2026-08-06T17:53:05.661Z SIBLEY: Mass migration is changing Europe — and reviving a novel the Establishment tried to bury Opinion, Italy, Giorgia Meloni, Spain, Alternative For Germany, Opinion, Alice Weidel, Socialist, Opinion Column, morocco, Ceuta https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-cracks-down-on-unsafe-trucking-companies-with-tougher-enforcement-and-school-inspections/75696 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-10-03/dj4hthtg/645552d8dde5f_image.png Semi trucks westernstandard en 2026-08-06T17:16:37.808Z Alberta cracks down on unsafe trucking companies with tougher enforcement and school inspections News, Alberta, Abpoli, Ableg, Devin Dreeshen, Truckers, Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators, Conquer Transportation Inc. https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/high-risk-offender-arrested-in-guelph-hours-after-release-from-custody/75693 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/jtfsvewq/180fe010-295f-4156-b2c6-4f7a08c0df9f.png A man previously identified by Guelph police as a high-risk offender was arrested again just hours after being released from custody westernstandard en 2026-08-06T17:11:14.253Z High-risk offender arrested in Guelph hours after release from custody Canadian, News, Guelph Police Service, Maplehurst Correctional Complex, Medhani Yohans, Scott Tracey, Breaching probation https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ontario-reviews-metrolinx-lcbo-and-six-other-agencies/75694 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/sq2vaxq7/scissors.jpg Ford's government is going to be reviewing eight major public agencies https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/drglq03l/lcbo.jpg The LCBO has seen it's profits fall sharply in the last fiscal year https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/lofcbtra/metrolinx.jpg Metrolinx is writing off $504M spent on useless signalling upgrades westernstandard en 2026-08-06T17:08:01.836Z Ontario reviews Metrolinx, LCBO and six other agencies News, Canadian, Ontario, Ontario, Doug Ford, Taxpayers, Metrolinx, LCBO, Fiscal Accountability https://www.westernstandard.news/news/chinese-owned-dairy-processor-received-24m-from-feds-while-targeting-foreign-markets/75661 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/apiczce0/6e8a7858-937d-46ac-a524-8cf9e4092f68.png Cows, dairy westernstandard en 2026-08-06T16:44:31.710Z Chinese-owned dairy processor received $24M from feds while targeting foreign markets News, Canadian, Sylvain Charlebois, Supply Management, Canada Royal Milk, Baby Formula Shortage, #cdnpoli, Food Professor, dairy industry, dairy industry Canada, Chinese-owned dairy processor, Feihe, dairy processors Canada https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/watch-boxing-gloves-offer-little-protection-in-richmond-mcdonalds-brawl/75691 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/w153tnix/hxq7w.jpg A shirtless man wearing blue boxing gloves is punched during a fight inside a McDonald’s on No. 3 Road in Richmond, B.C. westernstandard en 2026-08-06T16:42:47.366Z WATCH: Boxing gloves offer little protection in Richmond McDonald’s brawl BC, News, Watch, Bc, Fight, Richmond, McDonald's, brawl, 604raw https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ford-calls-three-ontario-byelections-for-sept-3/75689 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/muu3tv3n/Doug-Ford-2.jpg Doug Ford called three byelections yesterday https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/zgxio7qg/candidates.avif Scarborough Southwest candidates westernstandard en 2026-08-06T16:40:59.945Z Ford calls three Ontario byelections for Sept. 3 News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Politics, Doug Ford, Byelections, Queens park https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/carney-touts-canadas-economic-gains-after-trump-vance-dismiss-countrys-performance/75692 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-05/ys1tdp3z/Screenshot-2026-08-05-at-4.35.36-PM.png Mark Carney joined Olivia Chow to discuss the Toronto housing market westernstandard en 2026-08-06T16:40:38.510Z Carney touts Canada's economic gains after Trump, Vance dismiss country's performance Mark Carney, JD Vance, Donald Trump, Nasty, G7, CUSMA, USMCA, US Canada, Canada US https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/watch-lukaszuk-claims-independence-leaders-are-attempting-to-instill-doubt-over-albertas-referendum/75680 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-23/kcrblr4l/IMG1312.jpeg Thomas Lukaszuk speaking to federalist supporters. westernstandard en 2026-08-06T16:23:47.791Z WATCH: Lukaszuk claims independence leaders are attempting to instill doubt over Alberta's referendum Alberta referendum, Thomas Lukaszuk, Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Forever Canadian, Let Alberta Decide, Stay Free Alberta, Alberta prosperity project, Vote to stay, Alberta's voice, Alberta politics https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/hundreds-gather-at-calgary-city-hall-to-pay-tribute-to-11-year-old-parker/75667 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/l3zjdym8/Untitled-design-2026-08-05T212842.473.png Vigil for Parker https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/r4wlzgo3/Untitled-design-100.png Messages to Parker https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/ef00ejf4/Untitled-design-99.png Share Your Thoughts table at Parker's vigil https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/f54sfqpa/Untitled-design-98.png Flowers and stuffed animals at Parker's vigil westernstandard en 2026-08-06T16:15:07.009Z WATCH: Hundreds gather at Calgary city hall to pay tribute to 11-year-old Parker Alberta, News, Watch, City Of Calgary, Deerfoot Trail, Dj Kelly, Mayor Jeromy Farkas, Calgary police Chief Katie McLellan, 11 year old Parker missing, Calgary police find Parker https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-toronto-police-charge-19-year-old-and-15-year-old-in-us-consulate-shooting/75687 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/85d1fkq0/Screenshot-2026-08-06-at-11.43.48-AM.png Chief Myron Demkiw gave an update on the US Consulate shooting this morning https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/4aclujxl/consulate.jpg This is the second shooting at the US Consulate this year westernstandard en 2026-08-06T15:59:13.113Z WATCH: Toronto police charge 19-year-old and 15-year-old in U.S. consulate shooting News, Ontario, Canadian, Watch, Crime, Guns, Toronto, Public Safety, Justice Reform https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alert-seizes-7m-in-drugs-record-115m-cash-haul-in-major-alberta-trafficking-investigation/75688 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/kt6q0pk2/Screenshot%202024-01-24%20at%2010.49.39 AM.png ALERT westernstandard en 2026-08-06T15:48:28.480Z ALERT seizes $7M in drugs, record $1.15M cash haul in major Alberta trafficking investigation News, Alberta, Edmonton, Calgary, Yyc, Abpoli, Yeg, Yegcc, Alert, Yyccc https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/haubrich-the-case-for-paying-politicians-less/75682 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-02-21/jhyw8kof/cashmoneycurrencyeconomycanadiandollars.webp Money westernstandard en 2026-08-06T15:30:00.000Z HAUBRICH: The case for paying politicians less Opinion, Saskatchewan, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Premier Scott Moe, Opinion, Opinion Column, MLA compensation, MLA Pay https://www.westernstandard.news/news/cambridge-universitys-youngest-black-professor-quits-as-plagiarism-questions-mount/75681 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/08rncgjk/arday.webp Jason Arday westernstandard en 2026-08-06T15:29:16.250Z Cambridge University's youngest black professor quits as plagiarism questions mount News, International, United Kingdom, Cambridge, Dei, Plagiarism, Great Britain, Cambridge University, DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion), DEI in universities, jason arday https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/poilievre-presses-carney-on-nato-spy-arrest-terrorist-listing/75678 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-02/j5dd83zy/Poilievre-speaking-at-scrum-2026-06-02.jpeg Pierre Poilievre speaking westernstandard en 2026-08-06T15:26:54.888Z Poilievre presses Carney on NATO spy arrest, terrorist listing NATO spy, terrorist listings, Pierre Poilievre, Poilievre https://www.westernstandard.news/news/poll-majority-of-canadians-want-ottawa-to-keep-trans-mountain-pipeline/75675 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-24/exqnaoxu/TMX-Kamloops-pipe.tmx.webp Trans Mountain expansion project nears Kamloops. A third, larger line carrying diluted bitumen would follow a similar route to a new deep-water port in Delta, BC. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/9gdts9vt/Screenshot-2026-08-06-at-8.18.32-AM.webp Right or wrong decision to purchase and complete TMX? https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/a32efdjb/Screenshot-2026-08-06-at-8.15.15-AM.webp Is it appropriate for governments to invest in or own pipelines? https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/2it595r8/Screenshot-2026-08-06-at-8.16.07-AM.webp Hold or sell TMX, by 2025 federal vote westernstandard en 2026-08-06T14:52:34.766Z POLL: Majority of Canadians want Ottawa to keep Trans Mountain pipeline News, Canadian, Energy, Business, Energy, Angus Reid, Oil And Gas, Angus Reid Institute, Oil, Trans Mountain, Pipeline, Kinder Morgan, Oil Pipeline, Angus Reid poll, Mark Maki, Elizabeth Wademan, Canada Development Investment Corp https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canadians-sinking-deeper-into-debt-as-more-borrow-to-cover-everyday-bills/75676 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-10-27/pxd8k6ia/AdobeStock_233157369-e1563829079395.jpeg Debt westernstandard en 2026-08-06T14:18:21.136Z Canadians sinking deeper into debt as more borrow to cover everyday bills News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Debt, Financial Consumer Agency Of Canada, Greg Mclean, MNP Ltd. https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/watch-trump-calls-canada-nasty-vance-says-country-doing-terribly/75672 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-11-22/n98xqncc/Screen%20Shot%202024-08-12%20at%202.43.27%20PM.png JD Vance westernstandard en 2026-08-06T14:07:31.759Z WATCH: Trump calls Canada 'nasty,' Vance says country 'doing terribly' 51st state, JD Vance, Donald Trump, G7, Canada, United States, Canada US relations https://www.westernstandard.news/news/private-charter-flights-for-saskatoon-convention-cost-saskatchewan-taxpayers-17401/75673 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2023-10/9be597ad-1aa2-49ee-bbad-3f10c61856b7/Scott_Moe_Budget.jpeg Scott Moe westernstandard en 2026-08-06T13:27:40.709Z Private charter flights for Saskatoon convention cost Saskatchewan taxpayers $17,401 News, Saskatchewan, News, Saskatchewan, Scott Moe, Saskatoon, Regina, Suma, private flights, charter flights https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/morgan-why-100-cheques-and-grocery-bonuses-are-just-expensive-distractions/75655 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-01-26/zctxg91r/Carney-Grocery-Store Mark Carney speaking at a grocery store in Ottawa westernstandard en 2026-08-06T11:30:00.000Z MORGAN: Why $100 cheques and grocery ‘bonuses’ are just expensive distractions Opinion, Alberta, Grocery Rebate, Opinion, Opinion Column, Alberta Energy Rebate, $100 Rebate https://www.westernstandard.news/thepipeline/watch-edmonton-polices-hate-snitch-line/75671 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-05/3ha1zsv5/CMS-Template-2026-08-05T163930.890.jpg Hate speech snitch line westernstandard en 2026-08-06T00:30:00.000Z WATCH: Edmonton Police's “Hate” Snitch Line The Pipeline, Watch, Opinion https://www.westernstandard.news/edmonton/sales-slow-in-edmonton-real-estate-market-while-supply-grows/75670 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-05/853f9466-588c-4b1e-9126-a18199e8832a/edmonton.jpg City of Edmonton westernstandard en 2026-08-05T22:31:28.386Z Sales slow in Edmonton real estate market while supply grows Edmonton, News, Alberta, Yeg, Yegcc, Edmonton real estate market, Edmonton home prices, Edmonton home sales https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/vancouvers-most-unlikely-councillor-the-man-behind-the-belly-video/75669 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-05/mmoqfdjy/rtEg0.jpg Vancouver City Councillor Sean Orr, then frontman of the hardcore punk band NEEDS, lifts his shirt and displays his midriff during a live performance in a video that has widely circulated online this week. westernstandard en 2026-08-05T22:30:09.245Z Vancouver’s most unlikely councillor: the man behind the belly video BC, News, Vancouver, Vancouver City Council, Ken Sim, Municipal Elections, ABC, Sean Orr, COPE