https://www.westernstandard.news/international/polands-top-court-is-in-a-standoff-heres-whats-happening/78358 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-11-02/1w7xjz06/AFP20261030D4YX6ZRv1HighResPolandPoliticsGovernmentConstitution.jpg.webp Riot police secure the perimeter outside Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal in Warsaw on Friday night after a judge aligned with the government ordered the court’s president suspended for a month. westernstandard en 2026-11-02T15:06:44.149Z Poland’s top court is in a standoff — here's what's happening International, News, European Union, Poland, Warsaw, Karol Nawrocki, Donald Tusk, Jarosław Kaczyński, Bogdan Święczkowski https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ministry-alleges-half-of-student-loan-applications-at-two-career-colleges-came-from-single-ip-addresses/78371 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-11-02/osjy8yov/Screenshot-2026-11-02-at-9.15.03-AM.png Minister of Colleges and Universities Nolan Quinn westernstandard en 2026-11-02T15:03:04.361Z Ministry alleges half of student loan applications at two career colleges came from single IP addresses News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Doug Ford, College, Academic fraud, OSAP, Nolan Quinn https://www.westernstandard.news/calgary/us-midterms-will-define-trumps-final-two-years-as-president/78368 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-11-02/jhe9b9bh/House-of-reps.jpg US House of Representatives https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-11-01/jlut1d08/signs.jpg Negative campaign signs in Phoenix AZ westernstandard en 2026-11-02T15:02:00.909Z US midterms will define Trump's final two years as president Calgary, News, Donald Trump, Us Congress, Us House Of Representatives, Us Senate, US midterm election https://www.westernstandard.news/news/federal-labour-board-orders-islamophobia-sensitivity-training-following-workplace-discrimination-concerns/78374 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/39/1395afb6-8a4b-50d1-a4b8-3670bd81d2ab/622a29a4a9298.image.png Muslims westernstandard en 2026-11-02T14:54:33.596Z Federal labour board orders 'Islamophobia' sensitivity training following workplace discrimination concerns News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Muslims, Ramadan, Islamophobia, Shared Services Canada, Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/kaplan-the-10-to-1-dilemma-in-alberta/78362 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-31/lxzb2vmv/IMAGE-alberta-fiscal-dilemma.webp Danielle Smith’s claims about temporary residents’ costs face scrutiny as Alberta weighs their fiscal and economic impact. westernstandard en 2026-11-02T14:30:00.000Z KAPLAN: The $10-to-$1 dilemma in Alberta Opinion, Alberta, Healthcare, Immigration, Education, Social Services, Opinion, Opinion Column, non-permanent residents, October 19 Referendum https://www.westernstandard.news/news/blackfalds-rcmp-warn-parents-after-needle-discovered-in-halloween-candy/78373 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-11-02/mdy72xgm/Screenshot-2026-11-02-at-8.24.00-AM.png Blackfalds RCMP warn parents after needle discovered in Halloween candy westernstandard en 2026-11-02T14:26:37.872Z Blackfalds RCMP warn parents after needle discovered in Halloween candy News, Alberta, Rcmp, Abpoli, Halloween, Blackfalds https://www.westernstandard.news/news/first-nations-group-calls-for-indigenous-languages-at-remembrance-day-ceremonies/78372 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-11-11/cqn9z2w9/Screenshot_2025_11_11_at_9_06_11_AM.webp A large crowd gathered around Ottawa’s National War Memorial for the National Remembrance Day Ceremony. westernstandard en 2026-11-02T14:18:07.496Z First Nations group calls for indigenous languages at Remembrance Day ceremonies News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Veterans Affairs Canada, Assembly Of First Nations, Remembrance Day https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/aubut-what-rights-do-canadians-actually-have/78272 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/szucw91r/IMAGE-Frozen.webp Written rights can arrive too late to prevent the damage. westernstandard en 2026-11-02T12:30:00.000Z AUBUT: What rights do Canadians actually have? Opinion, Rights, Human Rights, Charter Of Rights And Freedoms, Opinion, Constitution Act, Opinion Column, natural rights https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/macleod-albertas-independence-leaders-have-forgotten-who-built-the-movement/78314 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-29/9yoo4a3s/IMAGE-alberta-independence-editorial.webp Alberta’s independence leaders clash while the grassroots who built the movement are left behind. westernstandard en 2026-11-02T11:30:00.000Z MACLEOD: Alberta’s independence leaders have forgotten who built the movement Opinion, Alberta, Ucp, Chris Scott, Jeff Rath, App, Elections Alberta, Alberta Independence, Opinion, Opinion Column, tanya clemens https://www.westernstandard.news/news/new-report-finds-alberta-families-hit-hardest-by-rising-grocery-and-gas-costs/78310 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-22/2f6tlmsg/ce93efc4-d720-4fba-a7c3-46bb981f9c5b.png Grocery receipt westernstandard en 2026-11-02T08:00:00.000Z New report finds Alberta families hit hardest by rising grocery and gas costs News, Alberta, Abpoli, Cdnpoli, Groceries, Alberta cost of living, Willful https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/lukaszuk-floats-forming-new-political-party-in-survey-sent-out-to-forever-canadian-supporters/78369 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-27/h50m6lzv/IMG1314.jpeg Thomas Lukaszuk speaking to supporters at the Forever Canadian kickoff event. westernstandard en 2026-11-01T20:04:50.230Z Lukaszuk floats forming new political party in survey sent out to Forever Canadian supporters Alberta, Canadian, News, Abpoli, Alberta Politics, Thomas Lukaszuk, Abpol, Gil Mcgowan, Gil Mcgowans Alberta Federation Of Labour, Jason Lavigne, forever canadian, Forever Canadian hypothetical political party https://www.westernstandard.news/news/senators-suspect-mp-leaked-confidential-assisted-dying-report-to-media/78254 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/9r7lgk3x/Screenshot-2026-10-28-at-9.41.32-AM.png Marcus Powlowski westernstandard en 2026-11-01T19:00:00.000Z Senators suspect MP leaked confidential assisted dying report to media News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Maid, Pamela Wallin, Dr Marcus Powlowski, Sen. Peter Harder (, Sen. Percy Downe, Sen. Toni Varone https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ottawa-admits-500000-annual-housing-starts-target-out-of-reach-as-immigration-fuels-demand/78211 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-03-24/88n7gtqg/Gregor.webp Liberal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson westernstandard en 2026-11-01T18:00:00.000Z Ottawa admits 500,000 annual housing starts target out of reach as immigration fuels demand News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Housing, Cmhc, Gregor Robertson, Jacob Mantle https://www.westernstandard.news/news/federal-school-food-programs-400000-child-promise-questioned-as-inflation-erodes-funding/78250 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-06/7f3170a4-d554-4ea5-a2b1-447a42c03969/A_better_job.png School lunches. westernstandard en 2026-11-01T17:00:00.000Z Federal school food program's 400,000-child promise questioned as inflation erodes funding News, Canadian, Justin Trudeau, Cdnpoli, Breakfast Club of Canada, School Lunch Program https://www.westernstandard.news/news/justice-centre-calls-for-sweeping-bc-reforms-to-protect-free-speech-property-rights-and-parental-authority/78222 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/3u9u10fk/doerksonhero16x9.jpg Conservative Party of BC leader Lorne Doerksen https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/d7/ed7af3b0-c766-5ac9-9621-4f9d53a443e2/622a0a1c81d10.image.png John Carpay westernstandard en 2026-11-01T16:00:00.000Z Justice Centre calls for sweeping BC reforms to protect free speech, property rights and parental authority News, BC, Bcpoli, John Carpay, Amy Hamm, Jccf, Cowichan Tribes https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/rubenstein-indigenous-activist-rejects-truthful-discussions-of-canadas-indian-residential-schools/78355 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-30/jnu2goyw/IMAGE-Every-Child-Matters-T-Shirt.webp Every Child Matters T-Shirt https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-08/b1zwyvcr/Screenshot-2026-10-08-at-6.35.57-AM.webp Kamloops Press Release https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-30/h2ec4ck0/Screenshot-2026-10-30-at-4.47.02-PM.png Indian Residential School Application westernstandard en 2026-11-01T15:30:00.000Z RUBENSTEIN: Indigenous activist rejects truthful discussions of Canada’s Indian residential schools Opinion, Indigenous, Indian Residential Schools, Kamloops Indian Residential School, Opinion, Opinion Column, mass graves hoax https://www.westernstandard.news/news/top-ten-most-bizarre-and-horrifying-theme-park-deaths/78172 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-26/drm7w2e9/Epic-Amusement-Park-Adventure-Montage.png https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-26/ghx08wtg/Egyptian-Guardians-at-Dusk.png Revenge of the Mummy ride, Universal Studios https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-26/16t50jpf/Waterfront-Roller-Coaster-Panorama.png Gröna Lund https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-26/prs7qc1x/Indoor-Roller-Coaster-Wonderland.png West Edmonton Mall Mindbender https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-26/nrb5iowm/Jungle-Rapids-Adventure-Ride.png Dreamworld amusement park in Queensland, Australia https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-26/kzvhmbib/Inverted-Coaster-Thrill-Above-the-Park.png Batman: The Ride Six Flags https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-26/1g89ei4c/Luna-Park-Ghost-Train-Entrance.png Luna Park Ghost Train Entrance https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-26/6hps4ej2/Bobsled-Thrills-at-Matterhorn-Mountain.png Matterhorn bobsled https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-26/cr7nz6ka/Verrückt-Water-Slide-Under-Blue-Skies.png Verrückt Water Slide https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-26/n8se4pza/America-Sings-A-Nostalgic-Animatronic-Spectacle.png America Sings https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-26/40m53eb4/Golden-Hour-Teal-Roller-Coaster-Panorama.png Goliath roller coaster Six Flags westernstandard en 2026-11-01T15:00:00.000Z TOP TEN: Most bizarre and horrifying theme park deaths News, Features, West Edmonton Mall, Disneyland, Top ten, Theme parks, Amusement parks, Universal Studios, Six Flags, Mindbender, Goliath roller coaster Six Flags, Cobb County police, Theme park deaths https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/dur-the-woman-who-wasnt-allowed-to-speak/78277 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/a0axd7c1/IMAGE-the-woman-no-bubbles.webp A quiet conversation meets the force of the law. westernstandard en 2026-11-01T14:30:00.000Z DUR: The woman who wasn't allowed to speak Opinion, Alberta, Abortion, Bubble Zones, Opinion, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ottawa-offers-no-timeline-for-national-flood-insurance-program-after-six-years-of-review/78217 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-10-10/06bt2l6o/Screenshot-2025-06-10-at-8.45.21-AM.png Julie Dabrusin westernstandard en 2026-11-01T14:00:00.000Z Ottawa offers no timeline for national flood insurance program after six years of review News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Cmhc, Public Safety Canada, Flooding, Department Of Finance, Julie Dabrusin https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/quesnel-repealing-dripa-wont-save-bc-property-owners/78361 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-31/515l10yh/IMAGE-bc-property-rights-editorial.webp Lorne Doerkson faces constitutional limits in his bid to protect BC property rights. westernstandard en 2026-11-01T13:45:00.000Z QUESNEL: Repealing DRIPA won't save BC property owners Opinion, Bc, Undrip, Opinion, Private Property, Property Owners, Opinion Column, Lorne Doerkson, DRIPA, 2026 BC election https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/pringle-the-quiet-pastor-dropping-truth-bombs-on-canadian-fascism/78238 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/4l4v6mcd/IMAGE-pringle-quiet-pastor-16x9.webp Pastor Trevor challenges fellow Christians to speak out on Alberta independence, faith, and the freedom to question government. westernstandard en 2026-11-01T13:30:00.000Z PRINGLE: The quiet pastor dropping truth bombs on Canadian fascism Opinion, Alberta, Referendum, Independence, Christians, Opinion, Opinion Column, unelected judges https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/burton-the-myth-of-one-way-reconciliation/78352 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-30/kmv3k7p3/IMAGE-carved-statues-editorial.webp Reconciliation requires shared responsibility and mutual respect. westernstandard en 2026-11-01T12:30:00.000Z BURTON: The myth of one-way reconciliation Opinion, First Nations, Reconciliation, Land Back, Opinion, Opinion Column, Handouts, land acknowledgements, indigenous relations https://www.westernstandard.news/news/conservatives-and-bloc-accuse-liberal-mp-of-using-veterans-study-for-political-gain/78171 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-26/ud452gk4/Screenshot-2026-10-26-at-9.45.25-AM.png Alana Hirtle westernstandard en 2026-11-01T12:00:00.000Z Conservatives and Bloc accuse Liberal MP of using veterans study for political gain News, Canadian, Atlantic, Cdnpoli, Alana Hirtle, Colonel James Ralston Armoury, Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/morgan-albertas-referendum-mess-shouldnt-kill-direct-democracy-initiatives/78261 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-29/gz9c9ouv/IMAGE-alberta-referendum-economist.webp Alberta’s referendum debacle exposed a process that needs repair, not abandonment. westernstandard en 2026-11-01T11:30:00.000Z MORGAN: Alberta’s referendum mess shouldn't kill direct democracy initiatives Opinion, Alberta, Elections Alberta, Opinion, Direct Democracy, Opinion Column, Clarity Act, October 19 Referendum https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/smith-says-alberta-could-pull-funding-from-groups-opposing-its-policies/78364 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-31/jz00pkoe/IMG996216x9.jpg Danielle Smith at Rebel News LIVE! https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-31/62lt8dfw/Untitled-Design-2026-10-31T120138.885.png Danielle Smith at Rebel News LIVE! https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-31/st7ev5s9/Untitled-Design-2026-10-31T115612.576.png Danielle Smith banner at Rebel News LIVE! https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-31/deyzwkql/IMG996716x9.jpg Danielle Smith and Ezra Levant fireside chat westernstandard en 2026-10-31T19:30:49.476Z Smith says Alberta may cut taxpayer funding to anti-oil, pro drug distribution advocates Alberta, News, Yyc, Abpoli, Danielle Smith, Ezra Levant, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency), TRACE https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/its-bananas-smith-questions-carneys-quest-to-join-european-union/78363 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-17/uocky5rx/danielle.webp Premier Danielle Smith with Postmedia's Rick Bell on October 16, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-10-31T19:07:41.313Z 'IT'S BANANAS': Smith questions Carney's quest to join European Union Alberta politics, Danielle Smith, UCP, Danielle Smith UCP, Mark Carney, Mark Carney EU, Canada EU, Canada EU associate member, Alberta pension plan, Alberta police force, Scott Moe, Lorne Doerkson, Danielle Smith Mark Carney https://www.westernstandard.news/polls/poll-shows-racialized-canadian-to-be-more-anti-immigration-than-white-canadians/78205 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-27/nw2c1wjp/Screenshot-2026-10-27-at-9.12.50-am.png Screenshot from an immigration poll conducted by the Environics Institute https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-27/h1g1in2i/Screenshot-2026-10-27-at-2.52.59-pm.png Poll conducted by the Environics Institute broken down by immigration status https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-28/69fybjxp/Screenshot-2026-10-28-at-8.37.43-am.png Chart showing poll regarding feeling towards the current immigration rates broken down by party support westernstandard en 2026-10-31T19:00:00.000Z Poll shows racialized Canadian to be more anti-immigration than white Canadians Polls, News, Canadian, Poll, Refugees, Environics Institute, canada immigration policy, Canada immigration, Canadian attitude toward immigration, Immigration Poll https://www.westernstandard.news/news/psychologists-warn-online-gambling-ads-threaten-mental-health-as-mps-consider-restrictions/78169 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-01/55779019-d8ff-4fc9-ba1a-9cd7af7a257d/online_sports_betting_ads.jpg Sports betting ads appear everywhere, including on this billboard at BMO Field in Toronto. westernstandard en 2026-10-31T18:00:00.000Z Psychologists warn online gambling ads threaten mental health as MPs consider restrictions News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Department Of Canadian Heritage, Sports Betting, Canadian Association Of Broadcasters, Bill S-211, Canadian Gaming Association, Canadian Psychological Association https://www.westernstandard.news/news/cra-spent-nearly-80000-studying-why-canadians-fear-opening-tax-letters/78248 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 2026-10-31T17:00:00.000Z CRA spent nearly $80,000 studying why Canadians fear opening tax letters News, Canadian, Canada Revenue Agency, Cdnpoli, Environics Research https://www.westernstandard.news/international/study-finds-paper-straws-considered-worse-than-plastic-in-key-environmental-measures/78204 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-27/r8oblhvk/Paper-vs.-Plastic-Pollution’s-Divide.png A new study from South Korea has found that paper straws, widely promoted as an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic, may cause greater environmental harm in several key categories. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-01-30/hko9uyku/640773f0531c5_image.jpg Plastic straws westernstandard en 2026-10-31T16:00:00.000Z Study finds paper straws considered worse than plastic in key environmental measures International, News, Paper Straws, Plastic Straws, Federal Court Of Appeal, South Korea, Comprehensive Study on Single-Use Straws, South Korea study, Biodegradable, Canada Single-use Plastics Prohibition, People Power Party lawmaker Kim Wi-sang https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/thibault-alberta-lets-not-make-the-same-mistake-as-quebec/78350 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-30/3xy78fvb/IMAGE-quebec-alberta-flags.webp Quebec and Alberta: two provinces, distinct identities. westernstandard en 2026-10-31T15:30:00.000Z THIBAULT: Alberta, let’s not make the same mistake as Quebec Opinion, Alberta, Quebec, Sovereignty, Independence, Alberta Independence, Opinion, Opinion Column, Quebec sovereignty movement