https://www.westernstandard.news/news/declassified-records-show-chrétien-cabinet-rejected-winnipeg-jets-bailout/77248 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/1e4en2bn/Screenshot-2026-09-23-at-9.32.58-AM.png Winnipeg Jets westernstandard en 2026-09-26T17:00:00.000Z Declassified records show Chrétien cabinet rejected Winnipeg Jets bailout News, Canadian, Manitoba, Sports, Cdnpoli, Jean Chretien, Paul Martin, Winnipeg Jets, Manpoli, David Dingwall, Lloyd Axworthy, Sergio Marchi, Joyce Fairbairn, André Ouellet, Lucienne Robillard, Roy MacLaren, Ron Irwin https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/things-and-dates-to-know-ahead-of-alberta-referendum/77211 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-22/gxbxbsy2/IMG1772.JPG An Elections Alberta voting location sign at a mock demonstration of a referendum polling station. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-22/ndpy6eiq/IMG1781.JPG A mock setup of what polling stations will look like for Alberta's referendum. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-22/ue2seavz/IMG1788.jpeg A display of the 10 ballots Albertans will receive for the referendum. westernstandard en 2026-09-26T16:00:00.000Z Things and dates to know ahead of Alberta referendum Elections Alberta, Alberta referendum, Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Alberta politics, Alberta government https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/crescia-the-end-of-an-era-olivia-chows-40-year-political-career-is-on-the-line/77340 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-25/hbvpa4ct/IMAGE-Toronto-Mayoral-Race.webp Toronto Mayoral Race westernstandard en 2026-09-26T15:30:00.000Z CRESCIA: The end of an era — Olivia Chow’s 40-year political career is on the line Opinion, City Of Toronto, Olivia Chow, Toronto Mayoral Election, Chris Alexander, Opinion, Opinion Column, Brad Bradford https://www.westernstandard.news/news/former-deputy-minister-who-called-racism-a-canadian-reality-named-immigration-museum-chair/77140 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-21/wth36u7b/Screenshot-2026-09-21-at-8.56.09-AM.png Daniel Quan-Watson westernstandard en 2026-09-26T15:00:00.000Z Former deputy minister who called racism a ‘Canadian reality’ named immigration museum chair News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Marc Miller, Rex Murphy, Daniel Quan-Watson, Canadian Museum of Immigration https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/marriott-option-2-went-from-a-fringe-idea-to-the-ultimate-political-weapon-for-alberta/77338 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-25/px8lquah/IMAGE-Mark-Carney-and-Danielle-Smith-Option-2.webp Mark Carney, Danielle Smith, and Option 2 westernstandard en 2026-09-26T14:30:00.000Z MARRIOTT: Option 2 went from a fringe idea to the ultimate political weapon for Alberta Opinion, Alberta, Opinion, Western, Western Independence, Opinion Column, October 19 Referendum, Option 2 https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/tariffs-and-energy-prices-will-determine-next-bank-of-canada-rate-decision/77205 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-12-17/rrldsmkq/627051e66c55e_image.png Bank of Canada Tiff Macklem westernstandard en 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z Tariffs and energy prices will determine next Bank of Canada rate decision Canadian, News, Canadian Economy, Stephen Brown, Royce Mendes, Douglas Porter, Bank of Canada rate, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem, Philip Petursson https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/brulotte-putins-real-target-is-natos-will-to-fight/77207 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-22/v5wrgwdm/IMAGE-Putin.webp Vladimir Putin and NATO westernstandard en 2026-09-26T13:30:00.000Z BRULOTTE: Putin’s real target is NATO’s will to fight Opinion, Nato, Russia, Europe, Vladimir Putin, Cia, Opinion, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-saskatchewan-lands-52b-ai-data-centre-deal-but-what-does-it-mean-for-tech-prices/77227 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-22/bexpysh6/Screenshot-2026-09-22-at-3.08.52-PM.png Saskatchewan lands $52B AI data centre deal — but what does it mean for tech prices? westernstandard en 2026-09-26T13:00:00.000Z WATCH: Saskatchewan lands $52B AI data centre deal — but what does it mean for tech prices? News, Canadian, Watch, Ai, Saskachewan, #cdnpoli, AI data centres, Canada ai data centres, $52B AI data centre, Saskatchewan ai data centre expansion, kevin jia, quoted tech https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/giesbrecht-trumps-october-surprise/77135 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-21/ao7bjoyw/IMAGE-Donald-Trump-chess-editorial-cartoon.webp Donald Trump playing chess westernstandard en 2026-09-26T12:30:00.000Z GIESBRECHT: Trump’s October surprise Opinion, Canada, Donald Trump, Election, Republicans, Europe, Ukraine, Middle East, Opinion, United States Midterm Elections, Opinion Column, midterms https://www.westernstandard.news/news/paul-martin-warned-compound-interest-is-killing-us-before-historic-1995-spending-cuts/77143 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-03-06/g2nmpseu/Screenshot-2026-03-06-at-9.23.26-AM.png Paul Martin westernstandard en 2026-09-26T12:00:00.000Z Paul Martin warned ‘compound interest is killing us’ before historic 1995 spending cuts News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Jean Chretien, Paul Martin https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/fletcher-david-ebys-anti-trump-strategy-reveals-his-desperation/77336 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-25/er0b94pq/IMAGE-David-Eby.webp BC Premier David Eby and his wife, Cailey Lynch, speak to reporters outside Government House in Victoria on September 22 where he called an election for October 24, less than two years into his majority mandate. westernstandard en 2026-09-26T11:30:00.000Z FLETCHER: David Eby's anti-Trump strategy reveals his desperation Opinion, Donald Trump, David Eby, Bc Conservatives, Bc Ndp, Opinion, Bc Election, Opinion Column, 2026 BC election https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/referendum-tpa-donation-roundup-forever-canadian-reports-48k-in-contribution-first-report/77354 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-23/kcrblr4l/IMG1312.jpeg Thomas Lukaszuk speaking to federalist supporters. westernstandard en 2026-09-25T23:08:13.893Z Referendum TPA donation roundup: Forever Canadian reports $48k in contribution first report Alberta referendum, Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Let Alberta Decide, Forever Canadian, Thomas Lukaszuk, Stay Free Alberta, Alberta prosperity project, Alberta's Voice, Elections Alberta, alberta advertising, Alberta TPA, Alberta separation funding, Alberta separatists funding, Alberta politics https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/nenshi-dodges-question-on-abolishing-senate-says-it-is-irrelevant-and-will-never-happen/77343 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-25/i1sh3ose/Screenshot-2026-08-25-at-11.58.31-AM.png Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi and Shadow Minister Gurinder Brar speaking about U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada. westernstandard en 2026-09-25T23:07:53.454Z Nenshi dodges question on abolishing Senate, says it is irrelevant and will never happen Alberta NDP, Naheed Nenshi, Alberta referendum, Canada senate, Senate reform, Alberta UCP, UCP, Alberta senate, Naheed Nenshi senate, Canadian Taxpayer Federation https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-canadas-political-crossroads-how-did-we-get-here/77347 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-25/7zv62qla/CMS-Template-2026-09-25T124008.579.jpg How did we get here? westernstandard en 2026-09-25T21:45:00.000Z WATCH: Canada’s political crossroads: How did we get here? Watch, Opinion, Podcast https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/rcmp-charge-suspect-in-airdrie-strip-mall-fire/77353 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-06-25/1daljsj5/BurnabyRCMP.webp RCMP vehicle westernstandard en 2026-09-25T21:15:28.212Z RCMP charge suspect in Airdrie strip mall fire Alberta, News, Calgary, Alberta Rcmp, Arson, Airdrie Rcmp, Abfire, Airdrie Ab, Strip Mall Fire, Airdrie Fire Department, Airdrie fire https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/alberta-public-safety-minister-says-former-inmates-dropped-in-edmontons-chinatown-was-human-error/77351 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-05-27/33ugs7mq/IMG7704.webp Minister Mike Ellis westernstandard en 2026-09-25T20:46:23.064Z Alberta public safety minister says former inmates dropped in Edmonton's Chinatown was 'human error' Edmonton, Edmonton inmate release, Alberta inmate release, Edmonton chinatown inmate, Edmonton chinatown, Mike Ellis, Corrections Canada, Corrections Alberta, Andrew Knack https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/keeney-david-ebys-convenient-hour-is-a-betrayal-of-bc-voters/77319 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-25/hq5l02du/IMAGE-bc-election-added-portrait.webp BC Election westernstandard en 2026-09-25T20:30:00.000Z KEENEY: David Eby’s convenient hour is a betrayal of BC Voters Opinion, David Eby, Bc Conservatives, Opinion, Bc Election, Opinion Column, BC Election 2026, 2026 BC election, fixed election dates https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/alberta-rcmp-cps-arrest-serial-bum-grabber-seek-publics-help-identifying-further-victims/77349 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-25/iebnyrpn/QA3SV2W6INGBVLIUBO3KZRQHGQ.jpg.avif Images of Shawn Thompson captured on CCTV cameras westernstandard en 2026-09-25T20:08:23.210Z Alberta RCMP, CPS arrest serial bum-grabber, seek public's help identifying further victims Alberta, News, Canadian, Sexual Assault, Alberta Rcmp, Calgary Police, Airdrie Rcmp, Airdrie Crime, Gropping https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/breaking-conservatives-name-caroline-elliott-in-west-vancouver-capilano/77350 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-01-21/gfavnp8n/kjfsdkjgf.webp Caroline Elliott westernstandard en 2026-09-25T19:51:25.921Z Conservatives name Caroline Elliott in West Vancouver-Capilano BC, News, Bcpoli, Jas Johal, Lynne Block, BC Conservative, Caroline Elliott, BC Conservative leadership race, 2026 BC election, West Vancouver-Capilano, Jaime Stein, North Vancouver-Seymour https://www.westernstandard.news/news/oil-and-gas-industry-welcomes-carneys-plan-for-faster-project-approvals/77345 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-25/06bmraii/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-25-2026-123815-PM.webp Enbridge CEO Greg Ebel (left) and Prime Minister Mark Carney (right). https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-03-13/r6u7l4l3/IMG7272.jpeg Enbridge CEO Greg Ebel (left). https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-12-01/azhgkfx0/IMG8222.heic CAOEC president and CEO Mark Scholz addressing the media at the Hyatt Regency in Calgary on Dec. 1. westernstandard en 2026-09-25T18:45:19.436Z Oil and gas industry welcomes Carney’s plan for faster project approvals News, Canadian, Energy, Business, Cdnpoli, Energy, Oil And Gas, Oil, Enbridge, Canada Energy Regulator, Mark Carney, Cdnpol, Caoec, Greg Ebel, Environmental Defence Canada, Bill C-39, Mark Scholz, Canadian Association Of Energy Contractors, Tim Hodgson, Building Canada Strong Act, julia levin https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/watch-latvian-mep-says-europe-ready-to-invest-in-canadian-oil-and-lng-infrastructure/77344 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-25/yguuis0x/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-22-at-00.08.03-2.jpeg Rihards Kols Latvia MEP westernstandard en 2026-09-25T18:37:44.365Z WATCH: Latvian MEP says Europe ready to invest in Canadian oil and LNG infrastructure Latvia, MEP, Member of European Parliament, European Union, Rihards Kols, Europe Canada, Associate memebership EU, Canada Europe https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/bc-election-day-4-ebys-wildfire-rhetoric-backfires-as-conservatives-surge/77317 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-25/it8bdfxq/1000017299.jpg From left to right: BC Green Party leader Emily Lowan, BC NDP leader David Eby, CentreBC leader Elenore Sturko, Conservative Party of BC leader Lorne Doerkson, and OneBC leader Dallas Brodie. westernstandard en 2026-09-25T18:36:49.565Z Day 4 of the BC election: Caroline Elliott steps onto Conservative ticket BC, News, Angus Reid, David Eby, Byelection, Burnaby, Sogi, Elenore Sturko, Niki Sharma, Sheldon Clare, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Beacon Hill, Lorne Doerkson, Treaty 8, Á'a:líya Warbus, reann gasper, Abbotsford-Mission, Jordan Kealy, Brent Chapman, juan de fuca-malahat, BC Elections, Lynne Block, Jeremy Valeriote, Emily Lowan, Yuri Fulmer, Caroline Elliott, Hon Chan, Jody Toor, BC Election 2026, 2026 BC election, Ayla Dumais, Raj Sahota, David Evans, Vancouver-Sea to Sky, Andrew Mercier, Langley–Willowbrook https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/carpay-canadas-dangerous-courtship-with-brussels-an-eu-partnership-threatens-our-constitutional-independence/77318 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-25/k1c4jh9r/IMAGE-canada-eu-editorial-collage.webp Mark Carney and Donald Trump westernstandard en 2026-09-25T18:30:00.000Z CARPAY: Canada’s dangerous courtship with Brussels — an EU partnership threatens our constitutional independence Opinion, Donald Trump, Who, World Health Organization, European Union, Eu, Brussels, Mark Carney, Opinion, Opinion Column, EU Associate Membership https://www.westernstandard.news/corrections/removed-daniel-robson/77346 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-25/yhdim05x/Removed.webp Removed westernstandard en 2026-09-25T18:26:53.666Z REMOVED: Daniel Robson Corrections, Corrections https://www.westernstandard.news/news/you-dirty-rat-dead-rodent-spotted-in-bowden/77341 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-25/nr9n17v2/a84915a1-90b2-408d-aa6c-c3cd1a79f823.png Dead rat — Bowden, AB westernstandard en 2026-09-25T18:24:45.266Z YOU DIRTY RAT: Dead rodent spotted in Bowden News, Canadian, Alberta, Rats, Alberta Invasive Species Council, bowden alberta, dead rat, rat alberta, rat spotted in Alberta, rat free AB https://www.westernstandard.news/news/winnipeg-trustee-candidate-says-leaked-email-targets-him-over-alleged-anti-lgbtq-rhetoric/77334 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-25/zygn60xl/Screenshot-2026-09-25-at-10.34.53-AM.png Patrick Allard Facebook post westernstandard en 2026-09-25T18:23:11.502Z Winnipeg trustee candidate says leaked email targets him over alleged 'anti-LGBTQ' rhetoric News, Canadian, Manitoba, Manitoba, Winnipeg, Patrick Allard, Winnipeg trustee candidate, Winnipeg school board trustees, Patrick Allard school trustee candidate, sandy nemeth, manitoba school boards association https://www.westernstandard.news/usa-news/watch-obama-official-says-trumps-white-house-media-ban-fundamentally-anti-democratic/77314 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-25/l4x9htjo/Peter-Loge-169 Peter Loge speaking to the Western Standard on White House CNN ban westernstandard en 2026-09-25T18:18:55.883Z WATCH: Obama official says Trump’s White House media ban ‘fundamentally anti-democratic' CBC, obama, Trump, Donald Trump, white house, press freedom, CNN, fox news, boycott, freedom of expression https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/single-family-homes-disappearing-in-major-markets-condo-model-could-be-next/77342 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-25/im59uots/cftg-2.webp A three storey townhome project next to a single family home westernstandard en 2026-09-25T17:52:16.539Z Single-family homes disappearing in major markets; condo model could be next Canadian, News, Cmhc, Aled ab Iorwerth, Canada Mortage and Housing Corporation, housing supply in Canada, housing affordabiity in Canada https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-ontario-misses-its-own-123-billion-forecast-bethlenfalvy-says-deficits-are-necessary/77339 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-25/rscya2t8/petey-b.jpg westernstandard en 2026-09-25T17:20:34.205Z WATCH: Ontario misses its own $12.3-billion forecast, Bethlenfalvy says deficits are necessary Watch, News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Deficit, Doug Ford, Peter Bethlenfalvy, Canadian taxpayers https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-volkswagen-delays-7-billion-st-thomas-plant-to-2029-fedeli-calls-it-great-news/77335 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-25/xva48uw9/image143.jpg Vic Fedeli said Friday the slip is “extremely exciting” westernstandard en 2026-09-25T16:32:51.467Z WATCH: Volkswagen delays $7-billion St. Thomas plant to 2029 — Fedeli calls it ‘great news’ Watch, News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Doug Ford, Volkswagen, St Thomas, Canadian taxpayers, Fedeli https://www.westernstandard.news/news/japan-eyes-more-canadian-energy-exports-as-as-ambassador-touts-secure-pacific-route/77337 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-25/89o24t8y/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-25-2026-101751-AM.webp Japan is looking to buy more Canadian energy, according to its new ambassador, who says the Pacific Ocean route allows maritime shipments to avoid choke points that can disrupt other supply routes. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-12-31/uqh2anoq/Canada%20LNG%202.jpeg Canada’s first LNG export facility, the Shell-led LNG Canada project in Kitimat, British Columbia. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-25/3ejbhlyl/carney.webp Prime Minister Mark Carney (left) with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in March 2026. westernstandard en 2026-09-25T16:32:20.654Z Japan eyes more Canadian energy exports as as ambassador touts secure Pacific route News, Canadian, Energy, Business, International, Japan, Cdnpoli, Energy, Oil And Gas, Danielle Smith, Oil, Brian Jean, Lng Canada, Energy Exports, Lng, Abpol, Mark Carney, Cdnpol, Kitimat Lng Project, LNG exports, Sanae Takaichi, Alberta energy exports, AltaGas, Masashi Nakagome https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/kronas-parents-have-a-voice-in-public-education-they-need-to-protect-it/77279 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/mynh9e5r/IMAGE-Catherine-Kronas.webp Catherine Kronas westernstandard en 2026-09-25T16:30:00.000Z KRONAS: Parents have a voice in public education — they need to protect it Opinion, Ontario, Indigenous, Opinion, Opinion Column, City of Hamilton, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, land acknowledgements https://www.westernstandard.news/manitoba/iranian-voyeur-granted-conditional-discharge-by-winnipeg-judge-to-avoid-deportation/77325 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-05-01/8aqtqhj7/Manitoba-Legislature.webp Manitoba Legislature westernstandard en 2026-09-25T15:52:32.873Z Iranian voyeur granted conditional discharge by Winnipeg judge to avoid deportation Manitoba, News, Canadian, Manitoba, Winnipeg, Sex Crimes, Voyeurism, Sexual Offences, Winnipeg judge, Manitoba criminal court, Deportation concerns https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/alberta-astronaut-days-from-spacex-launch/77328 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-25/25xyjpm3/16x9-Combined-Image-Layout.png Joshua Kutryk westernstandard en 2026-09-25T15:51:37.197Z Alberta astronaut days from SpaceX launch Alberta, News, Nasa, Spacex, International Space Station, Flordia, SpaceX Dragon, Crew-13, Joshua Kutryk, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ajax-woman-charged-in-gta-gun-bust-walks-free-on-bail/77326 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-25/u1q7c4hj/Sequence-03.00021305.Still008.jpg Akshaya Srikanthan, 24, was charged with 11 counts of firearms trafficking and seven counts of trafficking a controlled substance westernstandard en 2026-09-25T15:26:01.490Z Ajax woman charged in GTA gun bust walks free on bail News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Crime, Firearms, Guns, Bail, Peel Police https://www.westernstandard.news/news/first-nations-leaders-call-for-larger-stake-in-trans-mountain-pipeline/77330 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-25/7kimq04c/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/2026-06-30/o305h340/Screenshot-2026-06-30-at-2.19.45-PM.webp Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. westernstandard en 2026-09-25T15:25:17.604Z First Nations leaders call for larger stake in Trans Mountain pipeline News, Canadian, Alberta, BC, Energy, Business, Cdnpoli, Francois Philippe Champagne, Trans Mountain Pipeline, Oil And Gas, Danielle Smith, Oil, Trans Mountain, Pipeline, Dale Swampy, National Coalition Of Chiefs, Abpol, Indian Resource Council, Cdnpol, Kinder Morgan, Oil Pipeline, Oil Pipeline Project, Trans Mountain Expansion, Stephen Buffalo, Steve Mason, Project Reconciliation https://www.westernstandard.news/news/conservative-mp-says-90-billion-alto-high-speed-rail-project-will-never-be-built/77329 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-30/6dfgmcrz/roman_baber.webp Conservative MP Roman Baber. westernstandard en 2026-09-25T15:20:03.823Z Conservative MP says $90-billion Alto high-speed rail project will never be built News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Roman Baber, Metrolinx, Alto https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/new-poll-shows-alberta-independence-support-slipping/77320 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-04/hljlu58a/IMG1091.jpeg Alberta independence supporters gathered to watch Mitch Sylvestre submit the Stay Free Alberta petition. westernstandard en 2026-09-25T15:12:01.422Z New poll shows Alberta independence support slipping Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Alberta referendum, Alberta independence referendum, Alberta independence support, Alberta independence poll, Let Alberta Decide, Stay Free Alberta, Alberta Prosperity Project, Forever Canadian, Vote to Stay , Alberta's voice, Jason Kenney, Keith Wilson, Mitch Sylvestre, Jeff Rath, Alberta politics, Alberta separation referendum, Alberta separatist referendum https://www.westernstandard.news/news/taxpayers-federation-calls-on-nenshi-to-state-position-on-senate-abolition/77323 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-01-29/944b07u6/Nenshi-in-Ottawa Nenshi in Ottawa westernstandard en 2026-09-25T14:55:08.961Z Taxpayers federation calls on Nenshi to state position on Senate abolition News, Alberta, Abpoli, Preston Manning, Ableg, Ctf, Kris Sims, Naheed Nenshi, Jack Layton, Avi Lewis https://www.westernstandard.news/news/bank-of-canada-says-younger-households-still-struggling-with-post-pandemic-costs/77322 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-02-21/h3vfuchx/bank-of-canada-67b8c460c5a1d.webp Bank of Canada westernstandard en 2026-09-25T14:18:41.174Z Bank of Canada says younger households still struggling with post-pandemic costs News, Canadian, Bank Of Canada, Cdnpoli, Mark Carney https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/barber-mark-carney-throws-a-monkey-wrench-into-albertas-referendum/77284 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/pzxicxsi/IMAGE-alberta-referendum-blue.webp Alberta Referendum westernstandard en 2026-09-25T13:30:00.000Z BARBER: Mark Carney throws a monkey wrench into Alberta’s referendum Opinion, Alberta, Referendum, Danielle Smith, Eu, Independence, Mark Carney, Opinion, Western, Opinion Column, October 19 Referendum, EU Associate Membership https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/oldcorn-cbcs-double-standards-and-the-belleville-synagogue-shooting/77315 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/uq1rid8p/IMAGE-Sean-Ward.webp Sean Ward westernstandard en 2026-09-25T12:32:21.301Z OLDCORN: CBC’s double standards and the Belleville synagogue shooting Opinion, Cbc, Opinion, Opinion Column, Sean Ward, Belleville Synagogue, synagogue shooting, media fairness https://www.westernstandard.news/news/top-ten-wacky-food-that-major-brands-actually-sold/77310 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/vmdx68qw/Bizarre-Foods-Brands-Collage.png Bizarre foods major brands actually sold https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/ko6db345/Untitled-design-2026-09-24T143825.879.png Lay's x IHOP Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N Fruity Chips https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/i187rcdo/Untitled-design-2026-09-24T143620.672.png Pepsi x Peeps https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/w08rs8ie/Untitled-design-2026-09-24T143105.033.png French's Mustard-Flavoured Skittle https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/ki9eppp1/Untitled-design-2026-09-24T143419.027.png Little Moon's Fish & Chips Mochi Ice Cream https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/jo7tszn9/Untitled-design-2026-09-24T144038.142.png Hidden Valley Ranch Ice Cream https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/1qly6ra1/Untitled-design-2026-09-24T144233.078.png Kraft Mac & Cheese Ice Cream https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/evw0ks8j/Untitled-design-2026-09-24T144346.611.png KD x Solly's Cream Soda https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/ooqjnhlh/169-Image-with-Blended-Shadow.png KFC UK launches chicken-flavoured cereal https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/fowxawc4/Untitled-design-2026-09-24T144531.030.png Brach's Turkey Dinner Candy Corn https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/3pxpukdc/Untitled-design-2026-09-24T144625.091.png Jones Soda Turkey & Gravy Soda westernstandard en 2026-09-25T12:00:00.000Z TOP TEN: Wacky food that major brands actually sold News, Features, Skittles, Pepsi, Kraft Dinner, Top ten, KFC chicken cereal, weird foods, KD soda, Hidden Valley ranch, IHOP, Peeps, Solly's Cream Soda https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/davis-claydon-alberta-independence-could-accidentally-save-canada/77276 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/89ygrh4j/IMAGE-Alberta-changing-Canada.webp Alberta could change Canada westernstandard en 2026-09-25T11:30:00.000Z DAVIS-CLAYDON: Alberta independence could (accidentally) save Canada Opinion, Alberta, Independence, Opinion, Western, Decentralization, Opinion Column, Centralization https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/hannaford/hannaford-carney-has-until-christmas-to-deliver-the-goods/77306 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/00d0eayb/CMS-Template-2026-09-24T154000.174.jpg Carney's clock is ticking westernstandard en 2026-09-25T00:59:00.000Z HANNAFORD: Carney has until Christmas to deliver the goods Hannaford, Watch, Opinion, Mr. Carney needs to produce something more than promises and MoUs, Carney's strong polling numbers rise and fall with Trump conflict, National debt up more than $100 billion on Carney's watch https://www.westernstandard.news/news/baby-on-the-way-calgary-zoo-gorilla-expecting-baby-in-early-2027/77308 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/fovykblu/Screenshot-2026-09-24-at-1.28.17-PM.png Dossi (left), Calgary Zoo westernstandard en 2026-09-24T21:11:57.856Z BABY ON THE WAY: Calgary Zoo gorilla expecting baby in early 2027 News, Canadian, Alberta, Watch, Yyc, Calgary Zoo, Gorillas, Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, baby gorilla, gorilla pregnant https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/alberta-municipalities-call-for-regulations-over-e-scooters-and-other-mobility-devices/77313 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/tl6zixv5/IMG1921.JPG A Lime e-scooter placed in the middle of a sidewalk in Edmonton. westernstandard en 2026-09-24T20:38:01.964Z Alberta municipalities call for regulations over e-scooters and other mobility devices Alberta e-scooters, e-scooters, e-bikes, Alberta e-bikes, Calgary e-scooters , Calgery e-bikes, Edmonton e-scooters, Edmonton e-bikes, Alberta municipalities, Danielle Smith https://www.westernstandard.news/news/high-rollers-abuse-of-airport-wheelchair-program-skyrockets/77196 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/sohbt77w/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-23-2026-024552-PM.png A recent study from the IATA shows that wheelchair usage has jumped 30% in recent years https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/wrefo0hg/Screenshot-2026-09-24-at-12.55.52-PM.png Line-up of people in wheelchairs waiting for a flight from Calgary to Frankfurt am Main. westernstandard en 2026-09-24T19:46:58.956Z HIGH ROLLERS: Abuse of airport wheelchair program skyrockets News, Canadian, Features, Airlines, Airports, Disabilities, International Air Transport Association, Canadian Airlines, People With Disabilities, High trust society, Wheelchairs, Wheelchairs at airports, IATA, Canadian airports https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/day-3-of-the-bc-election-poll-shows-ndp-only-lead-by-four-points/77289 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/9kr5l7hq/IMG-20260924-WA0008.jpg From left to right: Lorne Doerksen, John Rustad, Tracy Gray, Pavneet Singh westernstandard en 2026-09-24T19:46:19.825Z Day 3 of the BC election: Eby's Maple Ridge press conference goes less than swimmingly BC, News, Donald Trump, Bcpoli, Angus Reid, Civic Election, David Eby, John Rustad, Elections Bc, Tracy Gray, Nechako Lakes, Rob Shaw, Maple Ridge, Innovative Research, Bc Green Party, David Williams, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Lorne Doerkson, Jas Johal, Sheldon Claire, Emily Lowan, Caroline Elliott, Pavneet Singh, Brad Zubyk, BC Election 2026, Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream, Wendy Cocchia, Victoria firefighters https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/netanyahu-tells-un-walkouts-they-are-moral-cowards-after-iran-strike/77311 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/2wnlvvd9/netanyahu.jpg Netanyahu said Israel "fought like lions" westernstandard en 2026-09-24T19:31:20.321Z Netanyahu tells UN walkouts they are ‘moral cowards’ after Iran strike Watch, News, Canadian, Israel, Iran, Terrorism, Un, Antisemitism, Hamas, Israel, Jews, October 7, Benjaim Netanyahu https://www.westernstandard.news/news/breaking-bc-conservatives-lead-ndp-43-to-35-after-snap-election-call/77312 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-11-04/ndqheqd8/Eeeebyyy.webp Premier David Eby westernstandard en 2026-09-24T19:15:26.306Z BC Conservatives lead NDP 43% to 35% after snap election call News, BC, Bcpoli, Angus Reid, BC NDP Premier David Eby https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-video-captures-belleville-gunmans-shooting-at-sons-of-jacob-synagogue/77309 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/34ha1cfb/Screenshot-2026-09-24-at-2.48.57-PM.png The shooter is heard saying “You are going to die for the Jews,” as he fired on Const. Jeff Smith westernstandard en 2026-09-24T19:03:40.315Z WATCH: Video captures Belleville gunman’s shooting at Sons of Jacob synagogue News, Ontario, Canadian, Watch, Ontario, Shooting, Public Safety, Antisemitism, Belleville, Jewish Synagogue https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/alberta-municipalities-call-for-higher-taxes-on-derelict-non-residential-properties/77307 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/k3lvisyz/GeminiGeneratedImage71bzgk71bzgk71bz.jpg An AI generated photo of an abandoned building on a buisness road. westernstandard en 2026-09-24T18:59:13.488Z Alberta municipalities call for higher taxes on derelict non-residential properties Alberta municipalities, Alberta Municipalities conference, AB Muni, City of Edmonton, Edmonton property tax, Calgary property tax, Derelict properties, Alberta politics, Andrew Knack, Edmonton https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-live-trump-says-canada-is-destroying-itself-over-immigration/77301 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/0wr9ifk0/CMS-Template-2026-09-24T095917.396.jpg "Destroying itself" westernstandard en 2026-09-24T18:30:00.000Z WATCH LIVE: Trump says Canada is ‘destroying itself’ over immigration Watch, Marty Up North, Opinion, Immigration, David Eby, Danielle Smith, Gas Tax, United Nations, Mark Carney, Donald J Trump https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/lytle-the-maple-funds-threat-to-my-pension/77282 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/4q3vv024/IMAGE-canadian-beaver-satire.webp Canadian beaver westernstandard en 2026-09-24T18:30:00.000Z LYTLE: The Maple Fund's threat to my pension Opinion, Government Spending, Infrastructure, Canada Pension Plan, Opinion, Opinion Column, Maple Leaf Fund, government investment https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/bc-man-arrested-in-thailand-over-alleged-rape-of-british-backpacker/77305 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/rag9lhgs/Untitled-design-2026-09-24T115737.556.png Canadian man Aldo Guiovanni Ochoa Saenz arrested in Thailand over alleged rape of British backpacker https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/p1numiyu/Screenshot_2026_09_24_113842.png Aldo Guiovanni Ochoa Saenz https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/g2pws6yu/Screenshot-2026-09-24-113921.png https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/r1s317ou/Screenshot-2026-09-24-113941.png westernstandard en 2026-09-24T18:05:43.259Z BC man arrested in Thailand over alleged rape of British backpacker Canadian, News, Thailand, sexual assault case, Chiang Mai, Mae Ping Police, Aldo Guiovanni Ochoa Saenz, Chiang Mai Provincial Court, British woman https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/watch-edmontons-acro-canine-crew-makes-its-mark-in-agt-finale/77304 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/wu235jv1/Untitled-design-2026-09-23T092659.538.png Edmonton’s Acro Canine Crew has taken the stage for the final time on America’s Got Talent westernstandard en 2026-09-24T17:03:33.313Z WATCH: Edmonton’s Acro Canine Crew makes its mark in AGT finale Alberta, News, Watch, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, viral video, AGT, Acro Canine Crew, Edmonton acro crew, Terry Crews, AGT finals