https://www.westernstandard.news/news/industry-insiders-say-corb-lunds-failed-anti-coal-petition-highlights-dangers-of-politicizing-resource-projects/74767 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-10/yi1lri93/IMG1409.JPG Corb Lund addresses members of the media at a "Water Not Coal" protest. The demonstration opposes coal mining developments in Alberta. westernstandard en 2026-07-03T20:41:19.318Z Industry insiders say Corb Lund's failed anti-coal petition highlights dangers of politicizing resource projects News, Alberta, Energy, Business, Danielle Smith, Coal, Abpol, Elections Alberta, Coal Mining, Grassy Mountain, Rina Blacklaws, Northback Holdings, W. Brett Wilson, Coal mining eastern slopes, Alberta coal mining, valory resources, Blackstone, Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure, Coal Association of Canada, corb lund, citizen intiative petition https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/poll-canadians-see-themselves-as-nicer-than-americans/74766 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 2026-07-03T18:53:48.953Z POLL: Canadians see themselves as nicer than Americans Postmedia, national post, polling, poll, Canadians, Americans, Canada-US, kindness, polite https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/macleod-pipeline-political-theatre-this-time-the-overruns-come-with-carbon-capture/74765 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-03/8gkdqk3a/IMG0235.webp Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith in Calgary on July 2, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-07-03T18:35:46.628Z MACLEOD: Pipeline political theatre — this time the overruns come with carbon capture Opinion, Alberta, Danielle Smith, Mark Carney, Opinion, Western, Opinion Column, mou, Alberta-BC Pipeline https://www.westernstandard.news/news/israel-delegation-targets-alberta-partnerships-during-calgary-stampede-mission/74764 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-01-04/0mjteypu/Israel_flag.jpeg Israel flag westernstandard en 2026-07-03T18:31:38.567Z Israel delegation targets Alberta partnerships during Calgary Stampede mission News, Alberta, Business, Yyc, Abpoli, Danielle Smith, Israel, Calgary Stampede, Calgary Chamber Of Commerce, Abpol, Calgary Economic Development, Calgary Stampede 2026 https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/breaking-penticton-summerland-mla-amelia-boultbee-crosses-floor-to-join-bc-ndp-caucus/74753 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-03/dpv24zdw/image-5.jpg Amelia Boultbee (centre) with fellow MLAs in a scenic Okanagan waterfront setting, posted on social media just days before her announcement crossing the floor to the BC NDP caucus. westernstandard en 2026-07-03T18:06:04.128Z Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee crosses floor to join BC NDP caucus BC, News, Bcpoli, David Eby, Mark Carney, Penticton, Bcndp, Massey Tunnel, Floor crosser, Amelia Boultbee, red chris mine https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-uk-police-violently-arrest-white-man-after-he-is-attacked-punched-by-black-men/74763 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-03/nh589yxh/1000006285.jpg A female West Midlands Police officer restrains a young man during a disorder on Broad Street in Birmingham on June 21, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-07-03T17:51:57.930Z WATCH: UK police violently arrest white man after he is attacked, punched by black men News, International, Watch, United Kingdom, Racism, Birmingham https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/foreign-influence-registry-to-launch-august-4/74758 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-01-21/sgh6n9pn/Heading.jpg Foreign Interference Commission westernstandard en 2026-07-03T17:24:02.638Z Foreign influence registry to launch August 4 Foreign influence, influence registry, foreign influence registry https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ottawa-announces-9-million-for-southern-alberta-businesses-amid-tariff-pressures/74760 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-03/5bks9iw7/EleanorOlszewski-PrairiesCancropped.webp Eleanor Olszewski westernstandard en 2026-07-03T16:57:50.283Z Ottawa announces $9 million for southern Alberta businesses amid tariff pressures News, Alberta, Canadian, Abpoli, Cdnpoli, Lethbridge, Abpol, Cdnpol, PrairiesCan, Prairies Economic Development Canada, Eleanor Olszewski, lethbridge iron works https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canadian-country-music-icon-tommy-hunter-dies-at-89/74759 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-03/op3jmllo/tommy.webp Tommy Hunter westernstandard en 2026-07-03T16:45:21.673Z Canadian country music icon Tommy Hunter dies at 89 News, Canadian, Cbc, Canadian, Order Of Canada, Country Music, Juno Awards, tommy hunter https://www.westernstandard.news/news/taxpayers-federation-urges-carney-and-smith-to-repeal-carbon-taxes-anti-pipeline-laws-instead-of-funding-pipeline/74757 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-03/85awkix5/ctf.webp The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to eliminate carbon taxes and repeal federal barriers to energy development rather than borrowing billions of dollars to support a new pipeline project. westernstandard en 2026-07-03T16:36:43.696Z Taxpayers federation urges Carney and Smith to repeal carbon taxes, anti-pipeline laws instead of funding pipeline News, Canadian, Energy, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Franco Terrazzano, Danielle Smith, Trans Mountain, Pipeline, Kris Sims, Mark Carney, Oil Pipeline https://www.westernstandard.news/news/elections-alberta-rejects-corb-lund-anti-coal-petition-after-signature-verification/74756 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-13/xjtxcsl1/IMG1398.jpeg Corb Lund submitting his petition's signatures to Elections Alberta officials. westernstandard en 2026-07-03T16:23:37.031Z Elections Alberta rejects Corb Lund's anti-coal petition after signature verification News, Canadian, Energy, Abpoli, Coal, Abpol, Elections Alberta, Coal Mining, Gordon McClure, Coal mining eastern slopes, Alberta coal mining, corb lund https://www.westernstandard.news/news/calgary-police-seek-help-identifying-suspect-in-violent-stephen-avenue-assault/74755 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-03/y8emljas/Heading-3.webp Calgary police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man believed to be responsible for a violent assault that left two people seriously injured in the city’s downtown core earlier this month. westernstandard en 2026-07-03T15:59:04.319Z Calgary police seek help identifying suspect in violent Stephen Avenue assault News, Calgary, Calgary Police Service, Yyc, Crime, Calgary Police, Crime In Alberta, Stephen Avenue, crime in calgary https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canadas-heavy-oil-demand-rises-as-strait-of-hormuz-risks-reshape-global-energy-markets/74754 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-03/gbh5jg6d/Trans-Mountain-tanker-scaled-2560x1440-c-default.webp Tanker calling at the Westridge Marine Terminal in the Port of Vancouver. westernstandard en 2026-07-03T15:48:55.979Z Canada’s heavy oil demand rises as Strait of Hormuz risks reshape global energy markets News, Canadian, Energy, Energy, Trans Mountain Pipeline, Trans Mountain, Canadian Energy Centre, Rbc, Canadian Energy, Strait Of Hormuz, Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion https://www.westernstandard.news/news/farm-credit-canada-ceos-corporate-visa-suspended-over-unpaid-bills-records-show/74751 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/0r5rmqsb/justinehendricks.webp Justine Hendricks westernstandard en 2026-07-03T15:24:23.880Z Farm Credit Canada CEO’s corporate Visa suspended over unpaid bills, records show News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Farm Credit Canada, Cdnpol, Visa, Justine Hendricks https://www.westernstandard.news/news/volleyball-coach-charged-with-ten-sex-offences-involving-youth-in-north-vancouver/74749 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-03/liyz0z8g/Screenshot-2026-07-03-at-9.06.19-AM.webp Iraj Mozaffari westernstandard en 2026-07-03T15:10:27.973Z Volleyball coach charged with ten sex offences involving youth in North Vancouver News, BC, Rcmp, Vancouver, Crime, Bc Crime, Crime Canada https://www.westernstandard.news/news/edmonton-arrest-leads-to-ontario-extortion-and-murder-conspiracy-charges-tied-to-for-brothers-gang/74748 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-03/1sagh44k/Heading-3.webp Safaldeep Singh westernstandard en 2026-07-03T14:55:17.307Z Edmonton arrest leads to Ontario extortion and murder conspiracy charges tied to 'For Brothers' gang News, Canadian, Crime, Edmonton Police, Crime In Canada, Peel Regional Police, safaldeep singh https://www.westernstandard.news/news/yukon-to-introduce-firearms-legislation-seek-input-from-gun-owners-ahead-of-fall-session/74747 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-03/vzui9hg0/Screenshot-2026-07-03-at-8.41.29-AM.webp Yukon Justice Minister Laura Lang westernstandard en 2026-07-03T14:44:26.306Z Yukon to introduce firearms legislation, seek input from gun owners ahead of fall session News, Canadian, Firearms, Guns, Canadian Firearms Legislation, Yukon, Liberal Gun Grab, Ottawa gun grab, laura lang https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/ndp-opposes-alberta-pipeline-proposal/74746 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-03/mdqg2e7y/Avi-Lewis.jpeg Avi Lewis westernstandard en 2026-07-03T14:18:15.030Z NDP opposes Alberta pipeline proposal NDP, Avi Lewis, Pipeline, Alberta, West Coast, BC https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/wagner-albertas-foreign-rulers-the-laurentian-elites/74745 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-03/wv8t5f9y/622a20a34b44d_image.jpg Justin Trudeau and Steven Guilbeault westernstandard en 2026-07-03T13:45:00.000Z WAGNER: Alberta’s foreign rulers — the Laurentian elites Opinion, Ottawa, Montreal, Alberta, Toronto, Liberal Party Of Canada, Opinion, Laurentian Elite, Western, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/vancouver-police-warn-of-open-liquor-fines-during-fifa-world-cup-even-as-public-hard-drug-use-remains-prolific/74743 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-03-10/tlfye4ce/DTES3.webp Vancouver's Downtown Eastside westernstandard en 2026-07-03T13:00:00.000Z Vancouver police warn of open liquor fines during FIFA World Cup even as public hard drug use remains prolific BC, News, Vpd, Vancouver Police, Downtown Eastside, Hard Drugs, Alcohol Consumption, Fifa, FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA Vancouver https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/analysis-carney-throws-eby-a-political-lifeline-as-bc-ndp-approval-rating-hits-new-lows/74741 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-04-07/pz3yiu4i/Carneyby.webp David Eby and Mark Carney in Victoria, BC westernstandard en 2026-07-03T12:00:00.000Z ANALYSIS: Carney throws Eby a political lifeline as BC NDP approval rating hits new lows BC, News, Bc, Bcpoli, Angus Reid, Oil Tanker, David Eby, Mark Carney, Bcndp, Massey Tunnel, oil tanker ban https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/bernardo-licenced-gun-owners-get-the-paperwork-criminals-get-the-headlines/74736 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/v57xarex/eNEWS-June-15-2026.webp Licenced gun owners get the paperwork — criminals get the headlines westernstandard en 2026-07-03T11:30:00.000Z BERNARDO: Licenced gun owners get the paperwork — criminals get the headlines Opinion, Organized Crime, Gun Grab, Repeat Offenders, Opinion, Opinion Column, Illegal Firearms, extortion gangs https://www.westernstandard.news/news/breaking-alberta-submits-west-coast-pipeline-proposal-partners-with-trans-mountain-and-pembina/74744 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-03/8gkdqk3a/IMG0235.webp Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith in Calgary on July 2, 2026. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-03/8t05wsvn/IMG_0228.webp Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith in Calgary on July 2, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-07-03T01:23:13.246Z UPDATED: Alberta submits West Coast pipeline proposal, partners with Trans Mountain and Pembina News, Alberta, Energy, Business, Abpoli, Danielle Smith, Trans Mountain, Pipeline, Abpol, Mark Carney, Pembina Pipeline, Pembina, Major Projects Office https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/hannaford/hannaford-liberal-canadian-values-are-no-way-to-retain-albertas-loyalty/74715 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/tu01bxlr/CMS-Template-2026-07-02T155726.148.jpg Liberal Canadian values are no way to retain Alberta's loyalty westernstandard en 2026-07-03T00:59:00.000Z HANNAFORD: Liberal Canadian values are no way to retain Alberta's loyalty Hannaford, Watch, Opinion, Canada Day, Stop the Drift, Gayle Eng, Liberal values or Canadian heritage?, Sir Samuel Tilley, Why we called July 1, 'Dominion Day' https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-approves-46b-gas-powered-project-to-support-ai-data-centre-in-sturgeon-county/74742 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/ib0ymgll/Screenshot-2026-07-02-at-3.24.50-PM.webp The Alberta government is celebrating a major private-sector commitment to the province’s growing artificial intelligence and data centre industry after a consortium of energy and infrastructure companies gave the green light to a $4.6-billion natural gas-powered electricity project in Sturgeon County. westernstandard en 2026-07-02T22:06:10.318Z Alberta approves $4.6B gas-powered project to support AI data centre in Sturgeon County News, Alberta, Energy, Abpoli, Nate Glubish, Danielle Smith, Rj Sigurdson, Abpol, Clean Electricity Regulations, AI data centres https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/watch-canadian-reservists-perform-sloppy-canada-day-march/74719 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/rrnbi35u/8f437a60-3d87-404d-84ac-fda127ee5c27.png Footage showing reservists from the 7th Toronto Regiment marching during a Canada Day ceremony at Queen’s Park has drawn significant attention and criticism online. westernstandard en 2026-07-02T20:37:52.592Z WATCH: Canadian Reservists perform 'sloppy' Canada Day march Canadian, News, Canada Day, independent journalist Caryma Sa'd, Queens park, Toronto reservists, Royal Canadian Artillery https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/donovan-carneys-shoebox-condo-bailout-rewards-developers-and-sticks-taxpayers-with-the-bill/74729 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-25/0lzdcpji/Carney-presser-2026-06-25.jpeg Mark Carney speaking to reporters at press gallery building westernstandard en 2026-07-02T20:30:00.000Z DONOVAN: Carney’s ‘shoebox’ condo bailout rewards developers — and sticks taxpayers with the bill Opinion, Bc, Vancouver, Toronto, Condos, Mark Carney, Bailout, Opinion, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/coastal-first-nations-celebrates-tanker-ban-protection-in-bc-ottawa-deal/74734 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-11-14/r2ky6wxj/Screenshot-2025-11-14-at-10.25.03-AM.png Haida Nation President Jason Alsop speaks at Premier David Eby's event in support of BC’s North Coast oil tanker ban in Vancouver Nov. 5, 2025. westernstandard en 2026-07-02T19:48:38.382Z Coastal First Nations celebrates tanker ban protection in BC-Ottawa deal BC, News, Bc, Bcpoli, David Eby, Mark Carney, Premier David Eby, Tanker Ban, Coastal First Nations, oil tanker ban https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-set-to-propose-southern-bc-route-for-new-west-coast-oil-pipeline/74733 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-25/4or75zy3/IMG9461.webp The Alberta government is set to announce that it is proposing a southern route for its new one-million-barrel-a-day crude oil pipeline to the West Coast. westernstandard en 2026-07-02T19:27:58.527Z Alberta set to propose southern BC route for new West Coast oil pipeline News, Alberta, Abpoli, Danielle Smith, Pipeline, Abpol, Mark Carney, Alberta-BC Pipeline, BC Pipeline https://www.westernstandard.news/news/burnaby-rcmp-dismantles-alleged-drug-production-network-seizes-tonnes-of-chemicals-and-firearms/74727 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/2cy9rgxq/Police-officer-in-car.webp A months-long investigation by Burnaby RCMP has resulted in the seizure of thousands of kilograms of suspected drug-production chemicals, firearms, cash and contraband cigarettes, while officers dismantled what police describe as an alleged drug manufacturing operation in Richmond. westernstandard en 2026-07-02T18:36:20.014Z Burnaby RCMP dismantles alleged drug production network, seizes tonnes of chemicals and firearms News, BC, Crime, Burnaby, Burnaby Rcmp, Bc Crime, burnaby gang enforcement team https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/bc-premier-eby-vows-he-will-not-go-to-court-to-block-a-new-pipeline-from-alberta/74726 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/efc0uk27/Eby-Dix-Prince-George.jpg Discovering oil: BC Premier David Eby (right) and his new energy minister Adrian Dix tour Prince George Refinery while attending a natural resources forum Jan. 14, 2025. The refinery processes light crude oil brought by pipeline from Taylor, BC near Fort St. John. westernstandard en 2026-07-02T18:31:45.835Z BC Premier Eby vows he will not go to court to block a new pipeline from Alberta BC, News, Bc, Bcpoli, David Eby, Danielle Smith, Pipeline, Mark Carney, Alberta-BC Pipeline, oil tanker ban https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-live-court-allows-alberta-independence-petition-signatures-to-be-counted/74722 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/lchitn0n/CMS-Template-2026-07-02T110149.882.jpg Court allows Alberta independence petition signatures to be counted westernstandard en 2026-07-02T18:30:00.000Z WATCH LIVE: Court allows Alberta independence petition signatures to be counted Watch, Marty Up North, Opinion, Alberta, British Columbia, Independence, Mark Carney, Digital Id, World Cup, Western, Usmca, Dani Bucks https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/newell-the-glaring-difference-between-the-us-and-canadian-militaries-besides-the-obvious/74706 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/kos1aa3d/Screenshot-2026-02-23-at-2.22.56-PM.webp Woke Military westernstandard en 2026-07-02T18:30:00.000Z NEWELL: The glaring difference between the US and Canadian militaries — besides the obvious Opinion, Canadian Armed Forces, Maid, Medical Assistance In Dying, Us Military, Opinion, Opinion Column, Pete Hegseth, training standards https://www.westernstandard.news/news/carney-eby-strike-major-projects-deal-to-fast-track-lng-mining-and-trade-infrastructure-in-bc/74725 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/kdk7q6a2/Screenshot-2026-07-02-at-12.13.15-PM.webp Prime Minister Mark Carney and BC Premier David Eby. westernstandard en 2026-07-02T18:18:39.258Z Carney, Eby strike major projects deal to fast-track LNG, mining and trade infrastructure in BC News, BC, Canadian, Cdnpoli, David Eby, Cedar Lng, Lng Canada, Lng, Mark Carney, Cdnpol, Ksi Lisims, woodfibre lng, red chris mine https://www.westernstandard.news/news/sony-ending-physical-playstation-game-discs/74724 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/z9y4vupu/SonyPlaystation.jpg.webp PlayStation Logo westernstandard en 2026-07-02T17:27:15.849Z Sony ending physical PlayStation game discs Sony, Playstation, video games, playstation 5 https://www.westernstandard.news/news/privacy-commissioner-warns-of-risks-as-alberta-adds-health-numbers-to-drivers-licences/74723 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-11-14/80xuvj5k/Drivers-Licence-.jpg An Alberta driver's licence. westernstandard en 2026-07-02T17:22:08.413Z Privacy commissioner warns of risks as Alberta adds health numbers to driver’s licences News, Alberta, Abpoli, Abpol, Drivers Licence, Drivers Licences, Office Of The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Diane McLeod https://www.westernstandard.news/news/cibc-agrees-to-compensate-customers-in-10-million-non-sufficient-funds-fee-settlement/74718 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/9/41/941b035e-11b6-11ee-b521-ff15c17af369/64957dc8cf4e3.image.jpg CIBC westernstandard en 2026-07-02T16:53:04.845Z CIBC agrees to compensate customers in $10 million non-sufficient funds fee settlement News, Canadian, Business, Ontario Superior Court Of Justice, Scotiabank, Department Of Finance, Cibc, Td Bank, Royal Bank Of Canada, Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce, Canadian Press, koskie minsky llp https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-wild-footage-captures-tacoma-apartment-complex-explosion-moments-after-firefighters-open-door/74717 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/tilxrcz2/Screenshot-2026-07-02-at-10.15.24-AM.webp A dramatic explosion inside an apartment complex electrical room in Tacoma, Washington, sent debris flying and forced the evacuation of multiple buildings Sunday evening, according to local fire officials. westernstandard en 2026-07-02T16:20:18.683Z WATCH: Wild footage captures Tacoma apartment complex explosion moments after firefighters open door News, USA News, Watch, Explosion, Tmz, explosions, tacoma, tacoma fire department https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-opens-applications-for-1-million-cancer-research-grants/74716 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/4k9kwrgl/Screenshot-2026-07-02-at-10.06.05-AM.webp Primary and Preventative Health Services Minister Justin Wright. westernstandard en 2026-07-02T16:09:46.468Z Alberta opens applications for $1 million cancer research grants News, Alberta, Abpoli, Abpol, Justin Wright, Cancer research, Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/outside-alberta-and-saskatchewan-canada-votes-further-left-than-california/74711 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/jpxomh0r/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-2-2026-093521-AM.png A comparison of recent Canadian and American election results is drawing attention to Canada's shifting political landscape — and highlighting just how politically distinct Alberta and Saskatchewan have become. westernstandard en 2026-07-02T15:53:32.386Z Outside Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada votes 'further left' than California Canadian, News, Alberta, Abpoli, Alberta Independence, Skpoli, Canpoli, Alberta independence movement, Adam Derges, Vote analysis https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-florida-walmart-parking-dispute-turns-deadly-as-video-captures-fatal-shooting-of-army-veteran/74713 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/jep84xau/Screenshot-2026-07-02-at-9.22.54-AM.webp https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/a9ru3r1w/bart-diguglielmo-broward-man-died-13299970435e2ea.jpg.webp Bart Diguglielmo. westernstandard en 2026-07-02T15:47:23.873Z WATCH: Florida Walmart parking dispute turns deadly as video captures fatal shooting of Army veteran News, USA News, Watch, Shooting, Florida, Walmart, Fatal Shooting, USA news https://www.westernstandard.news/international/germany-tightens-sick-leave-rules/74714 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/eyz50rqm/friedrich-merz-3.webp German Chancellor Friedrich Merz westernstandard en 2026-07-02T15:41:47.965Z Germany tightens sick leave rules Friedrich Merz, Germany, sick leave https://www.westernstandard.news/news/abbotsford-man-convicted-of-second-degree-murder-in-wifes-fatal-stabbing-days-after-arriving-in-canada/74712 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/mwdr6wfn/Screenshot-2026-07-02-at-9.09.49-AM.webp A BC Supreme Court judge has convicted an Abbotsford man of second-degree murder after rejecting his claim that he fatally stabbed his wife during a sudden, emotionally charged confrontation only days after arriving in Canada from India. westernstandard en 2026-07-02T15:12:03.186Z 'Abbotsford man' convicted of second-degree murder in wife’s fatal stabbing days after arriving in Canada News, Canadian, BC, Canada, Crime, Bc Supreme Court, Crime In Canada, Abbotsford, crime in bc, Jagpreet Singh https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canada-ranks-13th-in-global-wealth-as-us-pulls-further-ahead/74710 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-01/77sq0u8z/Screenshot-2025-03-27-081047.png Canada remains one of the wealthiest countries in the world, but a new global report shows Canadians still trail far behind Americans in average personal wealth. westernstandard en 2026-07-02T14:57:11.284Z Canada ranks 13th in global wealth as US pulls further ahead News, Canadian, Canada, Usa, Switzerland, Wealth, Wealth of nations, global wealth report https://www.westernstandard.news/news/rcmp-arrest-two-in-montreal-human-smuggling-investigation-linked-to-illegal-border-crossings/74709 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 2026-07-02T14:45:43.929Z UPDATED: RCMP arrest two in Montreal human smuggling investigation linked to illegal border crossings News, Canadian, Montreal, Rcmp, Crime, Crime In Canada https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/robson-trumps-haiti-ruling-is-about-to-test-canadas-border-security/74703 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-02/0rmqvdqc/Screenshot_2024_05_09_080736.png Roxham Rd, Quebec illegal border crossing westernstandard en 2026-07-02T13:30:00.000Z ROBSON: Trump’s Haiti ruling is about to test Canada’s border security Opinion, Refugees, Us Supreme Court, Syria, Haiti, Safe Third Country Agreement, Opinion, Opinion Column, Asylum Claims https://www.westernstandard.news/news/feds-spend-5-million-to-make-caribbean-more-lgbtq2ia-friendly/74700 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-25/r09p0h5h/82b17219-af97-4b29-8983-080833df7dd3.png Money rain on Parliament Hill westernstandard en 2026-07-02T13:28:09.538Z Feds spend $5 million to make Caribbean more 'LGBTQ2IA+' friendly News, Canadian, Global Affairs Canada, 2slgbtq, Federal Spending, #cdnpoli, Global affairs canada spending, Global Affairs canada project, feds spend $5 million on lgbt rights in Caribbean https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/taylor-how-canada-became-a-country-that-wastes-your-time/74619 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-29/vwoj6dh7/age-barros-rBPOfVqROzY-unsplash.webp Watch westernstandard en 2026-07-02T11:30:00.000Z TAYLOR: How Canada became a country that wastes your time Opinion, Canada, Federal Government, Provincial Government, Opinion, Online Security, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/thepipeline/watch-why-is-pride-so-gay/74685 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-01/yzda3alh/CMS-Template-2026-07-01T083401.827.jpg Why is Pride so gay? westernstandard en 2026-07-02T00:30:00.000Z WATCH: Why is Pride so gay? 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