https://www.westernstandard.news/news/taxpayers-group-urges-smith-to-reject-ottawa-carbon-tax-deal/72956 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-01-12/gc211kx3/SmithvsCarney.png Danielle Smith and Mark Carney in front of a boxing ring, with the Alberta flag in the background. westernstandard en 2026-04-23T18:10:22.307Z Taxpayers group urges Smith to reject Ottawa carbon tax deal News, Alberta, Energy, Carbon Tax, Abpoli, Danielle Smith, Ableg, Ctf, Kris Sims, Mark Carney https://www.westernstandard.news/news/new-website-launches-ahead-of-alberta-fall-referendum-vote/72955 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/n28h155p/Screenshot-2026-04-23-at-11.57.00-AM.png Moe Amery and Danielle Smith westernstandard en 2026-04-23T18:00:26.948Z New website launches ahead of Alberta fall referendum vote News, Alberta, Abpoli, Referendum, Danielle Smith, Ableg, Moe Amery https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/conservatives-launch-task-force-to-defend-bc-property-rights/72953 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-10-23/t884p391/Poilievre Pierre Poilievre, Vincent Ho and Sandra Cobena speaking to reporters in Ottawa westernstandard en 2026-04-23T17:46:12.095Z Conservatives launch task force to defend BC property rights property rights, task force, conservatives, pierre poilievre https://www.westernstandard.news/news/brampton-man-who-abducted-child-with-promise-of-ice-cream-fidget-spinners-sentenced-to-18-months/72947 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/qsmcnz7n/LVNPUPU5UBHJ7HS7QXRGVJDVXE.jpg.avif Former Brampton real estate agent Manoj Govindbalunikam sentenced to 18 months in prison for abducting a child in Northern Ontario westernstandard en 2026-04-23T17:33:25.934Z Brampton man who abducted child with promise of ice cream, fidget spinners, sentenced to 18 months News, Ontario, Ontario Court Of Justice, Child Abduction, Northern Ontario, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Thessalon Ontario, Former Brampton Realtor https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/poilievre-opposes-government-funding-for-black-community-initiatives/72951 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-16/nrxdw2ig/Poilievre-speaking-in-Toronto Poilievre speaking in Toronto westernstandard en 2026-04-23T17:31:37.648Z Poilievre opposes government funding for black community initiatives poilievre, racism, race, black community, blanchet, quebec https://www.westernstandard.news/news/rfk-jr-calls-out-canadas-maid-program-says-assisted-suicide-laws-abhorrent/72940 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/tzvtii7p/Screenshot-2026-04-23-at-10.24.31-AM.png RFK Jr at HHS Budget hearing westernstandard en 2026-04-23T16:51:45.838Z RFK Jr calls out Canada's MAiD program, says assisted suicide laws 'abhorrent' News, Canadian, USA News, International, Maid, Assisted Suicide, RFK JR., MAID Canada, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., HHS, MAiD 2026, RFK Jr calls out Canada's MAiD program, RFK Jr MAiD, US Secretary of Health and Human Services, US assisted suicide, MAiD one of leading causes of death https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/bc-conservative-proposes-bill-requiring-politicians-complete-basic-economics-training/72946 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-01-10/ghavm5ty/Deeeew.jpg David Eby and Gavin Dew westernstandard en 2026-04-23T16:50:40.992Z BC Conservative proposes bill requiring politicians complete basic economics training BC, News, Bc, Bcpoli, David Eby, Rachel Gilmore, Gavin Dew, Avi Lewis, BC NDP has history of running deficits https://www.westernstandard.news/news/breaking-ford-government-passes-budget-including-foi-restrictions/72950 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/rwi6907u/Ford-speaking-at-Queens-Park Ford speaking at Queen's Park westernstandard en 2026-04-23T16:49:46.409Z Ford government passes budget including FOI restrictions News, Ontario, Doug Ford, Ontario Budget, Foi, Doug Ford budget, FOI changes, Ontario FOI https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/ucp-introduce-legislation-to-adopt-permanent-mountain-daylight-time/72931 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/fwmgka3w/IMG1034.jpeg Minister Dale Nally speaking to reporters. westernstandard en 2026-04-23T16:32:48.421Z UCP introduce legislation to adopt permanent Mountain Daylight Time Alberta time, Calgary time, Edmonton time, Alberta time change, Alberta time zone, Alberta politics, Alberta government https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/nemeth-wallace-will-a-net-zero-straitjacket-enable-canada-to-become-an-energy-superpower/72936 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-01-20/3jd0nh2e/Carney-WEF Carney at the WEF westernstandard en 2026-04-23T16:30:00.000Z NEMETH / WALLACE: Will a net-zero straitjacket enable Canada to become an energy superpower? Opinion, Energy, Oil And Gas, Davos, Mark Carney, Wef, Opinion, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/news/mps-back-gambling-ad-curbs-as-bill-clears-second-reading/72944 https://media.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 2026-04-23T16:09:09.896Z MPs back gambling ad curbs as bill clears second reading News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Canadian Centre On Substance Use And Addiction, Bardish Chagger, Arnold Viersen, Sports Betting, Marjorie Michel https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ford-government-budget-bill-set-for-final-vote-after-night-sitting/72932 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-01-08/kxut8kie/Ford-toronto Premier Doug Ford westernstandard en 2026-04-23T15:22:00.675Z Ford government budget bill set for final vote after night sitting News, Ontario, Doug Ford, Ontario Budget, Night sitting, FOI changes, FOI Ontario, PC Ontario https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-kelowna-man-pushes-baby-geese-off-apartment-balcony/72937 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/mbulssoc/Screenshot-2026-04-23-at-8.53.20-am.png Kelowna man shown pushing baby geese off balcony with pool noodle westernstandard en 2026-04-23T15:20:35.154Z WATCH: Kelowna man pushes baby geese off apartment balcony Watch, News, BC, Kelowna, Canada Geese, Animal Cruelty, Animal Abuse, Kelowna Rcmp, Baby geese https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/ottawa-to-announce-86m-for-black-community-initiatives/72939 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-10-17/aeywpxj7/IMG0735.JPG Minister of Health Marjorie Michel westernstandard en 2026-04-23T15:19:26.348Z Ottawa to announce $8.6M for black community initiatives black, government, funding, DEI https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ottawa-spends-59k-on-art-for-milan-consulate-drawing-taxpayer-backlash/72941 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-03-25/40oa6xwi/Screenshot-2026-03-25-at-9.37.43-AM.png Franco Terrazzano westernstandard en 2026-04-23T15:13:54.945Z Ottawa spends $59K on art for Milan consulate drawing taxpayer backlash News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Franco Terrazzano, Ctf, Global Affairs Canada, Milan https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ottawa-spends-43m-on-health-care-for-rejected-asylum-claimants-sparking-backlash/72938 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/qo6fbkkv/Screenshot-2026-04-23-at-9.02.54-AM.png Burton Bailey westernstandard en 2026-04-23T15:06:06.464Z Ottawa spends $43M on health care for rejected asylum claimants sparking backlash News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Pierre Poilievre, asylum seekers, Burton Bailey https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/ndp-veteran-joan-phillip-seriously-ill-after-pivotal-role-in-dripa-reversal/72933 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/zn404uj0/42124554web111779739web1180510-HSL-MMIWGFollow10.jpg.webp BC NDP MLA Joan Phillip stands with her husband, Stewart, the Grand Chief of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs. The Syilx Okanagan Chiefs Executive Council said they stand with MLA Phillip against the provincial government suspending or amending DRIPA. westernstandard en 2026-04-23T14:18:24.081Z NDP veteran Joan Phillip ‘seriously ill’ after pivotal role in DRIPA reversal BC, News, Bc, Bcpoli, David Eby, Bc Ndp, DRIPA, Joan Phillip https://www.westernstandard.news/news/edmonton-daycare-worker-charged-in-sexual-assault-case-police-seek-more-victims/72934 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/xszp32l4/Screenshot-2026-04-23-at-8.13.49-AM.png Kulraj Singh westernstandard en 2026-04-23T14:16:46.004Z Edmonton daycare worker charged in sexual assault case; police seek more victims News, Alberta, Edmonton, Yeg, Eps, Yegcc, Kulraj Singh https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/macleod-carneys-anti-american-fantasy-will-cost-alberta/72930 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/a1lq5j6w/Direct-threat-to-Alberta.webp Mark Carney direct threat to Alberta westernstandard en 2026-04-23T13:30:00.000Z MACLEOD: Carney's anti-American fantasy will cost Alberta Opinion, Trade, Mark Carney, Cusma, Opinion, Opinion Column, anti-American, anti-usa https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/barclay-elbows-up-or-hands-off-carneys-risky-gamble-with-the-us/72927 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-06-05/mwbsasgp/Screenshot-2025-02-11-at-8.44.13-AM.png Prime Minister Mark Carney westernstandard en 2026-04-23T11:30:00.000Z BARCLAY: ‘Elbows up’ or hands off? Carney’s risky gamble with the US Opinion, Donald Trump, Trade, Security, Mark Carney, Opinion, Opinion Column, elbows up https://www.westernstandard.news/thepipeline/watch-david-ebys-cluster-muck-doug-fords-gravy-plane-and-canadas-new-foreign-legion/72928 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-22/hrkyy77b/CMS-Template-2026-04-22T173959.980.jpg David Eby’s cluster muck, Doug Ford’s gravy plane and Canada’s new foreign legion westernstandard en 2026-04-23T00:30:00.000Z WATCH: David Eby’s cluster muck, Doug Ford’s gravy plane and Canada’s new foreign legion The Pipeline, Watch, Opinion, Doug Ford, David Eby, Undrip, Foreign Legion, Canada's military decline, DRIPA https://www.westernstandard.news/news/smith-heads-to-europe-to-attract-investment-and-boost-alberta-economy/72926 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-16/y6d86wez/smith.webp Premier Danielle Smith at the Alberta Next panel in Airdrie on Sept. 15. westernstandard en 2026-04-22T21:36:19.357Z Smith heads to Europe to attract investment and boost Alberta economy News, Alberta, Abpoli, Ableg, United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, AHS Danielle Smith https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-releases-nuclear-energy-report-as-province-eyes-future-power-mix/72925 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-22/xax16c5o/Screenshot-2026-04-22-at-3.06.28-PM.png Affordability and Utilities Minister Nathan Neudorf westernstandard en 2026-04-22T21:10:55.633Z Alberta releases nuclear energy report as it eyes future power mix News, Alberta, Abpoli, Ableg, Nathan Neudorf, Nuclear Energy, Nucleon Energy https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/nenshi-backtracks-after-dismissing-the-possibility-of-albertans-voting-to-leave-canada/72921 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-22/4z4ebda5/IMG0857.jpeg Naheed Nenshi speaking to reporters. westernstandard en 2026-04-22T20:57:38.351Z Nenshi backtracks after dismissing the possibility of Albertans voting to leave Canada Alberta independence, Alberta independence referendum, Alberta seperatism, Naheed Nenshi, Stay Free Alberta, Alberta Forever Canadian https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/oldcorn-carney-should-work-with-premiers-to-put-us-alcohol-back-on-canadian-shelves-before-us-trade-talks/72920 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-05-16/drgg6tpz/Carrney.webp Mark Carney and Donald Trump westernstandard en 2026-04-22T20:46:01.845Z OLDCORN: Carney should work with premiers to put US alcohol back on Canadian shelves before US trade talks Opinion, Canada, Donald Trump, Usa, Mark Carney, Cusma, Opinion, Opinion Column, Trade Negotiations https://www.westernstandard.news/calgary/feds-confirm-calgarys-housing-money-not-in-jeopardy/72923 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-22/nje788wu/maclen-farkas.jpg Councillor Dan McLean and Mayor Jeromy Farkas at press conference announcing housing accelerator funding is secure westernstandard en 2026-04-22T20:42:27.678Z Feds confirm Calgary's housing money not in jeopardy Calgary, News, Yyc, Calgary City Council, Yyccc, blanket upzoning, calgary mayor jeromy farkas, Federal Housing accelerator Fund, repeal of blanket upzoning https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ottawa-bylaw-faces-legal-threat-over-free-speech-concerns/72924 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-22/9eve82c2/Screenshot-2026-04-22-at-2.33.21-PM.png City of Ottawa westernstandard en 2026-04-22T20:37:21.797Z Ottawa bylaw faces legal threat over free speech concerns News, Ontario, Ottawa, Cdnpoli, Ontpoli, Hatim Kheir, Jccf https://www.westernstandard.news/news/indigenous-man-receives-reduced-sentence-for-toddler-assault-due-to-negative-consequence-of-colonization/72912 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-22/ipmdf46c/1df81f67-a3ec-4595-884d-26c1a43e31e6.png BC court westernstandard en 2026-04-22T20:32:19.069Z Indigenous man receives reduced sentence for toddler assault due to 'negative consequence of colonization' News, Canadian, BC, Cdnpoli, Justice System, #cdnpoli, Canadian justice system, indigenous man gets reduced sentenced, indigenous man gets reduced sentence Canada, Canada justice, assualt case, assault case canada, BC justice system, BC judicial system, Judge Tamera Golinsky, kjm https://www.westernstandard.news/news/bloc-mp-says-potential-alberta-bc-pipeline-would-carry-dirty-oil/72919 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-22/t6c8jfw9/Christine-Normandin.jpeg westernstandard en 2026-04-22T20:29:55.007Z Bloc MP says potential Alberta-B.C. pipeline would carry 'dirty oil' alberta, quebec, oil, pipeline, question period https://www.westernstandard.news/news/asirt-clears-rcmp-officers-in-fatal-tofield-shooting-after-armed-standoff/72922 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-22/w2j4qcoe/Screenshot-2026-04-22-at-2.17.06-PM.png Man carrying a gun and a sword shortly before being shot to death by RCMP officers https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-22/80ub427h/Screenshot-2026-04-22-at-2.16.08-PM.png Weapon used by armed man westernstandard en 2026-04-22T20:24:45.316Z ASIRT clears RCMP officers in fatal Tofield shooting after armed standoff News, Alberta, Rcmp, Abpoli, Asirt, Ableg, Tofield https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/breaking-socialist-wing-of-bc-ndp-demands-eby-step-down-for-not-being-radical-enough/72918 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-20/capo0gzh/1000004343.jpg B.C. Premier David Eby speaks to reporters outside a New Democratic Party caucus meeting in Victoria on Monday, April 20, 2026, after reading a joint statement with the First Nations Leadership Council. westernstandard en 2026-04-22T19:14:25.913Z Socialist wing of NDP demands Eby step down for not being radical enough BC, News, David Eby, Bc Ndp, Resign, creeping socialism https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-launches-50-million-fuel-program-using-federal-tax-revenues-to-fund-emissions-reduction-projects/72917 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-01-20/mv819r57/622286c9bfe47_image.jpg Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Grant Hunter westernstandard en 2026-04-22T19:08:18.742Z Alberta launches $50 million fuel program using federal tax revenues to fund emissions reduction projects News, Alberta, Energy, Abpoli, Ableg, Grant Hunter, Emissions Alberta, Future Fuels Challenge, Canadian Fuels Association. https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-expands-cancer-screening-and-fertility-support-in-major-overhaul-of-womens-health-services/72915 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-03-09/eebvzam8/Screenshot-2026-03-02-at-11.10.24-AM.png Premier Danielle Smith. westernstandard en 2026-04-22T18:48:04.230Z Alberta expands cancer screening and fertility support in major overhaul of women’s health services News, Alberta, Abpoli, Danielle Smith, Ableg, Adriana Lagrange, Cancer, Alberta Cancer Foundation, Cancer Care Alberta, Fertility Alberta https://www.westernstandard.news/news/toronto-fire-crews-dismantle-drake-ice-stunt-amid-crowd-hazards/72913 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-22/c2feto8c/drake-iceman-toronto-glace-97433.jpg Drake Iceman sculpture westernstandard en 2026-04-22T18:19:25.544Z Toronto fire crews dismantle Drake ice stunt amid crowd hazards News, Canadian, Ontario, Ontario, Toronto, Drake, Iceman, Fire Department https://www.westernstandard.news/sports/canada-soccer-announces-world-cup-warm-up-match-in-edmonton-has-already-sold-over-35000-tickets/72910 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-22/szdh8zn6/default.jpg-6.avif The conditions the last time the Canadian National Team played at Commonwealth, will presumably be slightly nicer for the upcoming match in June westernstandard en 2026-04-22T18:18:34.440Z Canada Soccer announces World Cup warm up match in Edmonton has already sold over 35,000 tickets Sports, Edmonton, Alberta, Canadian, News, Edmonton, Commonwealth Stadium, Canada Soccer, Alphonso Davies, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Canadian National Soccer Team, Canada hosting the World Cup https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ctf-delivers-10000-signatures-opposing-bill-9-as-bc-accused-of-weakening-access-to-information-laws/72911 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-11-04/ndqheqd8/Eeeebyyy.webp Premier David Eby westernstandard en 2026-04-22T17:31:38.811Z CTF delivers 10,000 signatures opposing Bill 9 as BC accused of weakening access to information laws News, BC, Bcpoli, David Eby, Ctf, Carson Binda, Brenda Bailey, Jody Toor https://www.westernstandard.news/triggered/watch-live-albertas-ridiculous-high-speed-internet-scheme-is-robbing-taxpayers/72867 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-21/pfvbddse/CMS-90.jpg Alberta’s ridiculous high-speed internet scheme is robbing taxpayers westernstandard en 2026-04-22T17:30:00.000Z WATCH LIVE: Alberta’s ridiculous high-speed internet scheme is robbing taxpayers Triggered, Watch, Opinion, Alberta, Government Spending, High Speed Internet https://www.westernstandard.news/news/indian-man-convicted-of-sexual-assault-flees-canada-day-after-conviction-says-he-thought-he-would-not-be-held-responsible/72905 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-04/12ec325c-b78f-4ba3-a8ce-14fb50fd18be/0379_638146791895027481.png Ontario Superior Court of Justice westernstandard en 2026-04-22T17:08:06.970Z Indian man convicted of sexual assault flees Canada day after conviction, says he thought he 'would not be held responsible' News, Canadian, Ontario, Sexual Assault, Ontario Court Of Justice, Extortion, Ontario Court, Indian-born man flees country after conviction https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/kaplan-the-hidden-cost-of-net-zero-jobs-lost-wages-cut-and-alberta-paying-the-price/72856 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-11-24/ilk1mkvi/images.jpg Net Zero westernstandard en 2026-04-22T16:30:00.000Z KAPLAN: The hidden cost of net zero — jobs lost, wages cut, and Alberta paying the price Opinion, Alberta, Danielle Smith, Net Zero, Gdp, Mark Carney, Opinion, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/news/rcmp-calls-china-police-a-partner-as-lawmakers-question-secrecy-of-cooperation-deal/72906 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-09-02/e0l52z8t/Screenshot-2025-09-02-at-12.02.13-PM.png RCMP westernstandard en 2026-04-22T16:24:21.147Z RCMP calls China police a 'partner' as lawmakers question secrecy of cooperation deal News, Canadian, Michael Cooper, Rcmp, Cdnpoli, China, Mark Carney, Bryan Larkin, Sen. Clément Gignac, Gary Anandasangaree https://www.westernstandard.news/news/charges-laid-after-bank-impersonation-scam-nets-13-in-calgary/72904 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-01-02/33nk2nuu/Screenshot%202024-04-30%20at%2010.49.01 AM.png Calgary Police Service westernstandard en 2026-04-22T16:14:07.890Z Charges laid after bank impersonation scam nets $1.3 in Calgary News, Alberta, Calgary, Yyc, Abpoli, Cps, Yyccc, Sirak Habtom, Ogyeth Mayum, Brian-Shodu Kinyamba https://www.westernstandard.news/news/poll-finds-most-albertans-support-maid-but-divided-on-ucps-bill-18-restrictions/72903 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-03-06/ykrsg9ew/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-6-2026-025802-PM.png MAiD patient westernstandard en 2026-04-22T16:02:51.256Z Poll finds most Albertans support MAiD but divided on UCP’s Bill 18 restrictions News, Alberta, Abpoli, Maid, Ableg, Marc Henry, Thinkhq, Bill 18 https://www.westernstandard.news/news/american-airlines-plane-nearly-hits-air-canada-jet-at-new-yorks-jfk-airport/72900 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-01/d6f8ec3a-4f23-4005-bfaf-4dc58e9215a1/air_canada_plane.avif An Air Canada plane is seen during a flight in Montreal in June 2021. westernstandard en 2026-04-22T15:42:46.739Z American Airlines plane nearly hits Air Canada jet at New York's JFK Airport News, Canadian, Air Canada, American Airlines, Jfk International Airport, Air Canada flight, Air Canada Express https://www.westernstandard.news/news/miller-refuses-to-explain-canada-summer-jobs-grant-to-antisemitic-activist/72902 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-12-10/3cv3gtbm/635a68b8b2437_image.png Laith Marouf https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-01-07/6xabrk5i/Screenshot-2025-01-07-101111.png Immigration Minister Marc Miller westernstandard en 2026-04-22T15:35:06.846Z Miller refuses to explain Canada Summer Jobs grant to 'antisemitic' activist News, Canadian, Quebec, Cdnpoli, Marc Miller, Laith Marouf, Community Media Advocacy Centre, Canada Summer Jobs https://www.westernstandard.news/news/carneys-budget-officer-pick-approved-in-tight-commons-vote-amid-opposition-concerns/72901 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-22/633q4jso/Screenshot-2026-04-22-at-9.23.49-AM.png Annette Ryan westernstandard en 2026-04-22T15:27:07.792Z Carney’s budget officer pick approved in tight Commons vote amid opposition concerns News, Canadian, Yves Giroux, Cdnpoli, Mark Carney, Jason Jacques, Jasraj Hallan, Annette Ryan https://www.westernstandard.news/news/brampton-immigration-firm-fined-20000-for-misrepresentation/72894 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-22/s1hi1iw1/Screenshot-2026-04-22-at-9.17.51-AM.png Grayfeather Immigration westernstandard en 2026-04-22T15:18:34.054Z Brampton immigration firm fined $20,000 for misrepresentation News, Ontario, Ontario, Immigration, Brampton, Brampton Immigrants, Grayfeather Immigration https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/surrey-six-conspirator-jamie-bacon-released-after-six-years-behind-bars/72892 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-01-21/num3pdy0/Ext.webp Crime scene in Surrey westernstandard en 2026-04-22T15:15:45.181Z 'Surrey Six' conspirator Jamie Bacon released after six years behind bars BC, News, Bc, Bcpoli, Parole Board Of Canada, Jamie Bacon, Bacon Brothers, Surrey Six https://www.westernstandard.news/news/breaking-ford-says-ontario-resells-289m-jet-after-public-criticism/72899 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-17/q8821jbb/X9ogyVclRpL3uiZKUkTI0TgtxjIPZ5ooCYUGN2gAKjn01.jpg 2016 Bombardier Challenger 650 westernstandard en 2026-04-22T15:13:06.071Z Ford says Ontario has resold $28.9M jet after public criticism News, Ontario, Ontario, Ontario Politics, Airplanes, Doug Ford Private Jet, Gravy Plane https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ontario-spent-17m-on-ontario-place-ads/72898 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-01-08/fijtko71/ontario-place.webp Ontario place redevelopment westernstandard en 2026-04-22T15:11:32.926Z Ontario spent $1.7M on Ontario Place ads News, Ontario, Ontario Politics, Government Spending, Ads, Ontario place, ontario place redevelopment https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ctv-owner-bell-media-losing-40m-annually-as-local-tv-news-faces-crisis/72893 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-05-07/cddiav4x/Screenshot-2025-05-07-at-10.23.59-AM.png CTV's W5 westernstandard en 2026-04-22T15:09:33.320Z CTV owner Bell Media losing $40M annually as local TV news faces crisis News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Ctv, Bell Media, Kevin Waugh, Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission, Richard Gray https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/wagner-left-wing-church-leaders-express-sour-grapes-over-conservative-christian-conference/72889 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-12-18/l5c2uydz/samuel-mcgarrigle-GVRRtaLj3LU-unsplash.webp Cross in sunrise westernstandard en 2026-04-22T13:30:00.000Z WAGNER: Left-wing church leaders express sour grapes over conservative Christian conference Opinion, Alberta, Danielle Smith, Sean Feucht, Franklin Graham, Billy Graham, Christianity, Opinion, Opinion Column, Alberta Christian Leadership Summit, Liberal Christianity, Conservative Christianity https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/fritter-carney-spurns-western-representation-with-new-canada-us-trade-committee/72888 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-01-26/zctxg91r/Carney-Grocery-Store Mark Carney speaking at a grocery store in Ottawa westernstandard en 2026-04-22T11:30:00.000Z FRITTER: Carney spurns Western representation with new Canada-US trade committee Opinion, Mark Carney, Opinion, Western, Opinion Column, Canada-US Economic Relations Committee https://www.westernstandard.news/news/energy-leaders-say-manitoba-premiers-project-push-signals-possible-shift-in-canadas-energy-policy/72886 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-21/ykeick9m/IMG9227.webp Stephen Buffalo (left), CEO of the Indian Resource Council and Michael Binnion, founder of Questerre Energy Corporation at the National Coalition of Chiefs Energy Summit in Calgary on April 21, 2026. https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-01-24/ly6qjp7k/Screen%20Shot%202024-01-02%20at%206.31.57%20AM.png Wab Kinew westernstandard en 2026-04-21T21:05:22.169Z Energy leaders say Manitoba premier's project push signals possible shift in Canada's energy policy News, Energy, Canadian, Energy, Ndp, Oil, Wab Kinew, National Coalition Of Chiefs, Energy Policies, Michael Binnion, Lng, Mark Carney, Energy Policy, Port Of Churchill, Questerre Energy, Stephen Buffalo, LNG exports, Avi Lewis, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/nenshi-says-albertans-will-vote-to-stay-in-canada/72883 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-10/vyul8p27/Screenshot-2026-04-10-at-1.09.33-PM.png Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi and other NDP MLAs gathered to announce the For Alberta, For Canada campaign. westernstandard en 2026-04-21T21:00:47.921Z Nenshi says Albertans will vote to stay in Canada Alberta independence, Alberta Forever Canadian, Forever Canadian, Stay Free Alberta, Naheed Nenshi , Alberta seperatism , Danielle Smith, Alberta politics, For Alberta For Canada https://www.westernstandard.news/news/prominent-alberta-businessman-backs-more-provincial-autonomy-over-hard-separation/72884 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-21/8w6beqgm/IMG9232.webp Stephen Buffalo, CEO of the Indian Resource Council (left), Michael Binnion, founder of Questerre Energy Corporation, and Steve Majors, litigation partner at Bennett Jones at the National Coalition of Chiefs Clean Energy Summit in Calgary on April 21. westernstandard en 2026-04-21T20:57:11.617Z Prominent Alberta businessman backs more provincial autonomy over 'hard separation' News, Alberta, Abpoli, National Coalition Of Chiefs, Alberta Pension Plan, Michael Binnion, Abpol, Indian Resource Council, Alberta Independence, Questerre Energy, Brexit, Stephen Buffalo, Alberta independence movement, Alberta independence referendum, Stay Free Alberta https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/mueller-western-alienation-reaches-its-boiling-point-as-carney-solidifies-his-majority/72885 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-03-02/d1n6wh33/Screenshot-2026-03-02-at-3.32.06-PM.png Mark Carney westernstandard en 2026-04-21T20:50:22.296Z MUELLER: Western alienation reaches its boiling point as Carney solidifies his majority Opinion, Western Alienation, Opinion, Western, Western Independence, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/liberals-announce-canada-to-pursue-sovereign-space-launch-capabilities/72882 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-21/3ipkx4hz/0725-tg-st-lawrence-spaceport2297560097.jpeg.webp Renderings of potential spaceport in Newfoundland westernstandard en 2026-04-21T20:03:04.276Z Liberals announce Canada to pursue sovereign space launch capabilities Canadian, News, Canadian Space Agency, Jeremy Hansen, Aerospace Sector, Transportation Minister Steven MacKinnon, Canadian spaceport, Canadian government annoucment https://www.westernstandard.news/news/university-of-lethbridge-bans-frances-widdowson-from-campus/72877 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-21/ktjj1ahz/Heading-9.jpg University of Lethbridge westernstandard en 2026-04-21T19:55:45.756Z University of Lethbridge bans Frances Widdowson from campus News, Canadian, Alberta, University Of Lethbridge, Kamloops, Lethbridge, Frances Widdowson, Dr. Frances Widdowson, Professor Frances Widdowson, University of Lethbridge free speech conflicts, Kamloops BC, University of Lethbridge ban Frances Widdowson https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/how-about-the-fifth-time-visually-mapping-ebys-chaotic-dripa-retreat/72880 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-21/jwkwp7g6/file000000006fdc71f79d5bf14cea21dddbcopy1594x969.png Full timeline of the Eby NDP government’s rapidly shifting commitment to immediate DRIPA legislative action during the spring 2026 session. The chart shows five consecutive climb-downs, culminating in a complete reversal on April 19–20, with no legislation to be introduced this spring. https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-21/izx1mbro/file000000006fdc71f79d5bf14cea21dddbcopy1594x969.png Full timeline of the Eby NDP government’s rapidly shifting commitment to immediate DRIPA legislative action during the spring 2026 session. The chart shows five consecutive climb-downs, culminating in a complete reversal on April 19–20, with no legislation to be introduced this spring. https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-21/apnu9cnf/file000000006fdc71f79d5bf14cea21dddbcopy758x399-1.png The chart tracks Premier David Eby’s rapidly shifting position on DRIPA amendments throughout April, with Point 4 showing the brief Sunday morning readiness that preceded the final plunge. https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-21/dh9zjbh5/file000000006fdc71f79d5bf14cea21dddbcopy758x399-1.png The chart tracks Premier David Eby’s rapidly shifting position on DRIPA amendments throughout April, with Point 4 showing the brief Sunday morning readiness that preceded the final plunge. https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-21/i4owr5nj/file00000000d7ac71f78756b86ac2103f25.png Point four (Sunday morning) shows the government signalling readiness to table amendments the next day. The sharp drop later that evening marks the abrupt reversal after a meeting with First Nations leaders, ending any chance of legislation this spring. westernstandard en 2026-04-21T18:52:59.017Z 'How about the fifth time?' Visually mapping Eby’s chaotic DRIPA retreat BC, News, Bc, Bcpoli, David Eby, Undrip, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, DRIPA https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/delay-delay-delay-ucp-members-refuse-to-set-an-expedited-forever-canadian-petition-review-deadline/72874 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-20/jsdfzk5h/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-20-2026-at-104007-AM.webp Alberta’s independence movement westernstandard en 2026-04-21T18:42:38.894Z 'DELAY, DELAY, DELAY:' UCP members refuse to set an expedited Forever Canadian petition review deadline Forever Canadian, Alberta Forever Canadian, Thomas Lukaszuk, Alberta independence, Stay Free Alberta https://www.westernstandard.news/news/israeli-soldier-jailed-for-smashing-jesus-statue-in-lebanon/72881 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-20/ae58tqmj/Heading-2.webp A photo of an Israeli soldier destroying a statue of Jesus Christ with a sledgehammer in a southern Lebanese village that is home to Christians has been confirmed to be real, causing widespread condemnation. westernstandard en 2026-04-21T18:38:51.464Z Israeli soldier jailed for smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon News, International, Israel, Lebanon, Idf, Israeli Defence Forces, Jesus statue destroyed https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/quesnel-two-tiers-one-country-canadas-two-tier-media-system-is-undermining-trust-in-journalism/72878 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-04-07/b7b8qq04/Screenshot%202024-04-29%20at%209.27.42 AM.png Newspapers westernstandard en 2026-04-21T18:30:00.000Z QUESNEL: Two tiers, one country — Canada’s ‘two-tier media system’ is undermining trust in journalism Opinion, Government Funded Media, Independent Media, Opinion, Standing Committee On Canadian Heritage, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/saskatchewan/exclusive-chinese-cook-in-regina-faces-fines-for-frying-fish-provided-by-inspection-officer/72854 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-20/7a6j9zyz/1000008419.jpg Andrew Mok looks at his list of charges for selling fish illegally. https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-21/zpewbzwy/1000008417.webp Sask Ministry of Corrections, Policing, and Public Safety Fine https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-20/u6sy1lpu/1000008420.jpg This transaction on December 17, 2023 resulted in charges. Mok waived fees on the final two items, being fish which the customer provided himself. Prosecutors are pursuing fines against Mok, saying the transaction was illegal. westernstandard en 2026-04-21T18:19:51.092Z EXCLUSIVE: Chinese cook in Regina faces fines for frying fish provided by inspection officer Saskatchewan, News, Regina, Regina, Fish, Fisheries, Andrew Mok, Klahoose First Nation, Albert Joseph Thomas Blaney https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/yuri-fulmeronebc-pact-raises-questions-about-bc-conservative-party-rules/72821 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-03-30/4gr4gj2d/HErAI5Ha0AAhpHD.jpeg Leadership candidate Yuri Fulmer says deal with Dallas Brodie will build ‘unbreakable firewall’ against NDP re-election westernstandard en 2026-04-21T18:10:54.882Z Yuri Fulmer–OneBC pact raises questions about BC Conservative party rules BC, News, Bc Conservative Leader, Elenore Sturko, Peter Milobar, Leoc, Jordan Kealy, Dallas Brodie, Tara Armstrong, OneBC, Yuri Fulmer, BC Conservative leadership race, Amelia Boultbee