https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/findlays-richmond-caucus-meeting-cancelled-after-week-of-walkouts-as-per-jas-johal/76486 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-08/f5s9vf4x/KLF.jpg Kerry-Lynne Findlay (centre right) celebrates with supporters after winning the BC Conservative Party leadership. westernstandard en 2026-08-30T16:00:41.604Z Findlay’s Richmond caucus meeting cancelled after week of walkouts, as per Jas Johal BC, News, Ccp, Peter Milobar, Caucus Meeting, Bruce Banman, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Teresa Wat, Ian Paton, Scott McInnis, reann gasper, Brennan Day, Rosalyn Bird, BC Conservative https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/bank-of-canada-rate-increase-is-off-the-table/76328 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-03-12/o8k5ggmz/bank-of-canada-67d194cf66934.webp westernstandard en 2026-08-30T16:00:00.000Z Bank of Canada rate increase is off the table Canadian, News, Business, Taylor Schleich, National Bank Of Canada, Bank of Canada rate announcement, Canada/US tariffs, Tariff stimulus package https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/jason-stephan-alberta-day-what-if-alberta-was-free-from-ottawa/76468 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/seaiwmtq/64946bfe12af0_image.jpg Jason Stephan westernstandard en 2026-08-30T15:30:00.000Z JASON STEPHAN: Alberta Day — what if Alberta was free from Ottawa? Opinion, Alberta, Equalization, Pipeline, Norway, Opinion, Western, Opinion Column, Alberta Day, September 1 https://www.westernstandard.news/news/feds-say-embassy-lawns-and-tennis-courts-important-to-canadas-image-abroad/76279 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-25/boo3vhyf/Screenshot-2026-08-25-at-9.18.34-AM.png Ambassador's residence in Rome westernstandard en 2026-08-30T15:00:00.000Z Feds say embassy lawns and tennis courts important to Canada's image abroad News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Rome, Department Of Foreign Affairs https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/wagner-fascist-pancakes-will-make-you-sick/76364 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-20/r04mhvsx/IMG1595.jpeg Alberta NDP MLA Janis Irwin serving "regular pancakes only, no fascist pancakes here," at a breakfast in Edmonton. westernstandard en 2026-08-30T14:30:00.000Z WAGNER: Fascist pancakes will make you sick Opinion, Socialism, Janis Irwin, Adolf Hitler, Fascism, Opinion, Benito Mussolini, Opinion Column, Fascist Pancakes, national socialism https://www.westernstandard.news/news/labour-board-says-cra-had-legitimate-interest-in-using-sins-to-catch-cerb-cheats/76327 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-01-27/zq75uvlg/Screenshot-2026-01-27-at-12.00.05-PM.png Canada Revenue Agency westernstandard en 2026-08-30T14:00:00.000Z Labour board says CRA had ‘legitimate interest’ in using SINs to catch CERB cheats News, Canadian, Canada Revenue Agency, Cdnpoli, Cerb, Public Sector Labour Relations And Employment Board, Bob Hamilton https://www.westernstandard.news/news/top-ten-most-questionable-halloween-costumes-retailers-actually-sold/76358 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/r4sx1h5f/Halloween-Costume-Collage-Banner.png Most outrageous Halloween costumes retailers actually sold westernstandard en 2026-08-30T13:30:00.000Z TOP TEN: Most questionable Halloween costumes retailers actually sold News, Halloween, Target, Walmart, Halloween Costumes, Top ten, Target pulls halloween costume, Ebay https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/fournier-king-charles-iiis-new-social-contract-alberta-never-signed/76368 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-02/04e7f3ad-a1f5-4f82-836b-98382fc8fe1e/King_Charles.png King Charles III westernstandard en 2026-08-30T12:30:00.000Z FOURNIER: King Charles III’s new social contract Alberta never signed Opinion, Environment, Finance, Banks, Magna Carta, King Charles, Opinion, Opinion Column, climate hoax, Social Contract, Terra Carta https://www.westernstandard.news/news/nearly-860-million-pages-remain-inaccessible-at-library-and-archives-canada/76271 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-25/7jjssz85/Screenshot-2026-08-25-at-8.54.02-AM.png Library and Archives Canada westernstandard en 2026-08-30T12:00:00.000Z Nearly 860 million pages remain inaccessible at Library and Archives Canada News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Library And Archives Canada, Department Of Justice, Department Of National Defence, Boer War https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/morgan-hey-canada-keep-your-grubby-little-hands-off-albertas-oil-and-gas/76331 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-03-16/a1171x7m/Doug-Ford Doug Ford speaking in Brockville. westernstandard en 2026-08-30T11:30:00.000Z MORGAN: Hey Canada — keep your grubby little hands off Alberta’s oil and gas Opinion, Oil And Gas, Oil Sands, Independence, Opinion, Western, Opinion Column, Trade War, Trump tariffs, 50% tariffs https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/we-need-more-people-app-leader-ignites-referendum-campaign-with-a-call-for-support/76483 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-29/iz6dho79/IMG1730.jpeg APP CEO Mitch Sylvestre, Jeffrey Rath, Madison Holmes, and Maycee Holmes sitting on the stage at the APP rally outside the Alberta Legislature Building. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-29/e6h9hyon/IMG1701.JPG Individuals gathered outside of the Alberta Legislature Building for an APP rally. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-29/8zftudmh/IMG1754.JPG Individuals sitting beside a fountain at the Alberta Legislature Building while attending an APP rally. westernstandard en 2026-08-29T22:59:21.836Z 'WE NEED MORE PEOPLE:' APP leader ignites referendum campaign with a call for support Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Alberta Prosperity Project, Stay Free Alberta, Let Alberta Decide, Alberta referendum, Forever Canadian, Mitch Sylvestre, Alberta politics https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/nenshi-accuses-smith-of-dividing-albertans-at-rally-the-vote-for-canada/76482 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-29/l1n35rhz/Untitled-design-2026-08-29T160132.593.png Nenshi accuses Smith of dividing Albertans at ‘Rally the Vote for Canada’ https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-29/04wysoi7/Untitled-design-2026-08-29T160157.233.png Nenshi accuses Smith of dividing Albertans at ‘Rally the Vote for Canada’ https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-29/5xaip0ls/Untitled-design-2026-08-29T160231.309.png 'Rally the Vote for Canada' campaign in Calgary westernstandard en 2026-08-29T22:12:57.389Z Nenshi accuses Smith of dividing Albertans at ‘Rally the Vote for Canada’ Alberta, News, Alberta Ndp, Danielle Smith, Elections Alberta, Alberta Independence, Nenshi, Nenshi attacks Smith, Alberta referendum 2026 https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-launches-canadas-first-watercraft-dip-tank-to-fight-invasive-mussels/76419 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-27/mck6ecqa/Screenshot-2026-08-27-at-1.50.30-PM.png Alberta launches Canada’s first watercraft dip tank to fight invasive mussels westernstandard en 2026-08-29T20:00:00.000Z Alberta launches Canada’s first watercraft dip tank to fight invasive mussels News, Alberta, Abpoli, Ableg, Eric Bouchard, Justin Wright, Grant Hunter, Alberta Zeebra Mussels, Alberta Irrigation District Association https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/tariffs-impact-on-home-sales-yet-to-be-determined/76417 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-04/76169573-115e-4ce7-84b5-c638baed65b7/Selling_up__moving_on.jpg First-time home buyers westernstandard en 2026-08-29T20:00:00.000Z Tariffs impact on home sales yet to be determined Canadian, News, First-time home buyers, Canadian hime markets, tariffs impact on home sales, Micky Khaneka https://www.westernstandard.news/news/parks-canada-ceo-gets-army-band-chrétien-farewell-after-jasper-fire/76410 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-27/5cal1o5f/Screenshot-2026-08-27-at-12.35.13-PM.png Parks Canada CEO Ron Hallman westernstandard en 2026-08-29T19:00:00.000Z Parks Canada CEO gets Army band, Chrétien farewell after Jasper fire News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Steven Guilbeault, Jean Chretien, Parks Canada, Sheila Copps, David Anderson, Jasper Wildfire, Ron Hallman, Mountain Pine Beetle, Canadian Armed Forces band, Dan Hays, Sen. Karen Sorensen https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/breaking-eby-drops-the-writ-for-findlays-abbotsford-mission-by-election/76481 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-29/gx6vic98/image-19.jpg Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay and Premier David Eby. Findlay is expected to run in Abbotsford-Mission after Reann Gasper resigned the seat. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-29/g9ioktqq/PamAlexisBCNDP.png Pam Alexis was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2020 British Columbia general election as a BC NDP candidate. In the 2024 British Columbia general election, Alexis was defeated in her bid for reelection by Reann Gasper. westernstandard en 2026-08-29T18:32:17.654Z BREAKING: Eby drops the writ for Findlay’s Abbotsford-Mission by-election BC, News, David Eby, Elections Bc, Bc Green Party, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Jas Johal, Pam Alexis, BC NDP Premier David Eby, reann gasper, BC Elections, by-election, OneBC, 2026 by-elections, Randy Hawes, Abbotsford-M https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/watch-smith-explains-nationalist-frustrations-by-comparing-us-tariffs-to-trudeau-era-in-alberta/76480 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-22/jfvqqqo7/IMG1240.jpeg Premier Danielle Smith addressing Albertans and introducing a referendum question on Alberta remaining in Canada. westernstandard en 2026-08-29T18:16:16.668Z WATCH: Smith explains nationalist frustrations by comparing U.S. tariffs to Trudeau-era in Alberta Danielle Smith, Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Let Alberta Decide, Stay Free Alberta, Forever Canadian, Alberta referendum, Canada trade war, US trade war, US tariffs, Canada tariffs, Trump tariffs https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ottawa-mandates-canadian-materials-for-costly-24-sussex-renovation/76236 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-26/zv4s27jg/24-Sussex.jpg 24 Sussex Drive westernstandard en 2026-08-29T18:00:00.000Z Ottawa mandates Canadian materials for costly 24 Sussex renovation News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Stephen Harper, Department Of Public Works, 24 Sussex Drive, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada https://www.westernstandard.news/news/petition-calls-on-carney-government-to-restore-37-billion-google-tax/76402 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 2026-08-29T17:00:00.000Z Petition calls on Carney government to restore $3.7 billion Google tax News, Canadian, Donald Trump, Cdnpoli, Dominic Leblanc, Adam Chambers, Mark Carney, Digital Services Tax, Petition E-7664, Gabriel Ste-Marie https://www.westernstandard.news/news/caf-suicide-rates-show-no-significant-overall-increase/76333 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-05/yayc249l/NTI5NzElXGnS04XwyAHqEvM-canadian-flag-on-military-uniformmaple-leaf-on-walllandscape1000x700.jpg Canadian Armed Forces westernstandard en 2026-08-29T16:00:00.000Z CAF suicide rates show no significant overall increase News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Suicide, Veterans Affairs Canada, Canadian Armed Forces. https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/aubut-canadas-house-of-mirrors-decentralization-is-canadas-only-path-forward/76476 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/xqhzq9q7/Screenshot-2026-08-28-at-1.09.41-PM.webp Lumberjack smashing a mirror westernstandard en 2026-08-29T15:30:00.000Z AUBUT: Canada’s ‘House of Mirrors’ — decentralization is Canada’s only path forward Opinion, Provinces, Opinion, Decentralization, Opinion Column, recall laws, government reform https://www.westernstandard.news/news/liberals-say-no-mandatory-national-digital-id-planned-despite-billions-spent-on-digital-systems/76235 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-10-16/q593i2qs/image.webp Digital ID westernstandard en 2026-08-29T15:00:00.000Z Liberals say no mandatory national digital ID planned despite billions spent on digital systems News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Department Of Employment, Leslyln Lewis, Digital Id https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/brulotte-dont-trade-washington-for-beijing/76355 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-26/75fp2pc0/GSxhOgsakAESxhQ.jpg China President Xi Jinping westernstandard en 2026-08-29T14:30:00.000Z BRULOTTE: Don’t trade Washington for Beijing Opinion, Canada, China, Usa, International Trade, Mark Carney, Tariffs, Opinion, Opinion Column, Trade War, Canada US trade war, Canada China trade https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ai-now-writes-a-third-of-the-internets-new-content/76291 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-25/eyiw0bk1/4f1d601a-9733-4cec-ad16-bc34d3216558.png Robot, writing westernstandard en 2026-08-29T14:00:00.000Z AI now writes a third of the internet's new content News, International, Ai, Artificial Intelligence, ai 2026, AI writing, Pew Research Center, ai writting on webpages https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/robson-canadian-youtuber-runs-drug-and-migrant-smuggling-network-while-rcmp-turns-a-blind-eye/76433 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/6qv7npy1/JerandoHicham.webp Hicham Jerando westernstandard en 2026-08-29T13:30:00.000Z ROBSON: Canadian YouTuber runs drug and migrant-smuggling network while RCMP turns a blind eye Opinion, Rcmp, Turkey, Drug Trafficking, Youtube, Opinion, Opinion Column, Hicham Jerando, morocco, Narcotics Trade, Migrant Smuggling https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/rubenstein-does-islam-require-face-coverings-for-its-women/76360 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-26/48arf0l7/Screenshot-2026-08-26-at-12.58.26-PM.webp Two Afghan women wearing the mandatory burqa. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-26/fnyfplfg/RUBENSTEIN-Muslim-women.webp Muslim Women https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-26/lth96bvb/Screenshot-2026-08-26-at-12.58.26-PM.webp Two Afghan women wearing the mandatory burqa. westernstandard en 2026-08-29T12:30:00.000Z RUBENSTEIN: Does Islam require face coverings for its women? Opinion, Islam, Hijab, Opinion, Opinion Column, Quran, burqa ban, niqab ban, face veils https://www.westernstandard.news/news/employment-department-spent-nearly-1-billion-on-consultants-despite-carney-cut-pledge/76231 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-25/r09p0h5h/82b17219-af97-4b29-8983-080833df7dd3.png Money rain on Parliament Hill westernstandard en 2026-08-29T12:00:00.000Z Employment department spent nearly $1 billion on consultants despite Carney cut pledge News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Department Of Employment, Mark Carney, Consultants https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/fletcher-bcs-anti-ndp-coalition-tradition-endures-for-a-reason/76472 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/z2fyj7mk/Findlay-Kealy-peace-APR4.26.FB.webp Campaigning for the BC Conservative leadership in April 2026, Kerry-Lynne Findlay meets with Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy at the aging Taylor Bridge across the Peace River. Kealy sits as an independent, along with an increasing number of MLAs who have rejected Findlay’s leadership. westernstandard en 2026-08-29T11:30:00.000Z FLETCHER: BC’s anti-NDP coalition tradition endures for a reason Opinion, Bc, West Coast, Bc Conservatives, Bc Ndp, Opinion, Opinion Column, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, revolt https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/vancouver-strathcona-mla-joan-phillip-dies-at-74/76479 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-29/y0qx5pxb/philliphero16x9.jpg Vancouver-Strathcona NDP MLA Joan Phillip, also known as Amshen, who died Friday at 74. westernstandard en 2026-08-29T01:42:29.185Z Vancouver-Strathcona MLA Joan Phillip dies at 74 BC, News, Bcpoli, David Eby, Niki Sharma, Penticton, Dan George, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Union of BC Indian Chiefs, Joan Phillip, Penticton Indian Band https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/breaking-findlays-executive-director-relieved-after-mailbox-standoff/76478 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-29/761j8ez1/image-18.jpg Elaine Allan, Conservative Electors Association advisory board vice-chair and the 2025 federal Conservative candidate in Vancouver Centre. westernstandard en 2026-08-29T00:04:46.966Z Findlay’s executive director relieved after mailbox standoff BC, News, Personal Information, Aisha Estey, Angelo Isidorou, Personal Information Protection Act, Jas Johal, BC Conservative, Mauro Francis, Pavneet Singh, Elaine Allan, Philip Dippenaar https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/referendum-tpa-donation-roundup-independence-groups-rebound-while-forever-canadian-continues-reporting-zero-contributions/76469 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/58x60j1b/IMG1697.jpeg A Forever Canadian sign sitting outside of the campaign headquarters in Edmonton. westernstandard en 2026-08-28T20:41:31.335Z Referendum TPA donation roundup: Independence groups rebound while Forever Canadian continues reporting zero contributions Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Forever Canadian, Let Alberta Decide, Stay Free Alberta, Alberta Prosperity Project, Alberta's Voice, Alberta referendum, Alberta politics, Thomas Lukaszuk https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canada-post-loses-277-million-in-second-quarter-despite-parcel-revenue-growth/76475 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-11-18/oz6bag6n/Screenshot-2024-11-18-at-1.53.22-PM.png Canada Post recorded a $277-million pre-tax loss in the second quarter of 2026 despite growing parcel revenue and lowering its operating costs. westernstandard en 2026-08-28T20:26:13.010Z Canada Post loses $277 million in second quarter despite parcel revenue growth News, Canadian, Canada Post, Mail, The Canadian Press, Canadian Union Of Postal Workers, mail delivery https://www.westernstandard.news/news/milton-man-charged-in-gta-human-trafficking-probe/76473 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/phpydchl/ng.jpg Terrell Trench was arrested Wednesday by the Toronto Police Service westernstandard en 2026-08-28T20:18:37.552Z Milton man charged in GTA human trafficking probe News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Crime, Public Safety, Human Trafficking, Toronto Police https://www.westernstandard.news/news/police-watchdog-confirms-armed-suspect-in-edworthy-park-shootout-died-from-self-inflicted-gunshot/76474 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/z7t2fl36/IMG_0446.webp Calgary Police at Edworthy Park on August 10, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-08-28T20:17:39.133Z Police watchdog confirms armed suspect in Edworthy Park shootout died from self-inflicted gunshot News, Calgary, Alberta, Yyc, Crime, Asirt, Alberta Serious Incident Response Team, Calgary Police, Crime In Alberta, Calgary Police Service (CPS), Edworthy Park, crime in calgary https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/wenzel-canadas-provincial-trade-barriers-are-hurting-canadians-more-than-trumps-tariffs/76379 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-02-19/l8cij7aq/Lumber.png Lumber truck westernstandard en 2026-08-28T20:01:57.648Z WENZEL: Canada’s provincial trade barriers are hurting Canadians more than Trump’s tariffs Opinion, Ottawa, Alberta, Federal Government, Free Trade, Interprovincial Trade, Opinion, Home Building, Housing Starts, Opinion Column, Interprovincial Trade Barriers, 50% tariffs https://www.westernstandard.news/ontario/seven-career-colleges-received-385-million-in-osap-grants/76471 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/csuemtqq/osap.avif Students across Ontario have been protesting against OSAP cuts for years. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/d88ll8cj/college.avif Colleges and Universities Minister Nolan Quinn’s office said Queen’s Park will bring in more legislation this fall. westernstandard en 2026-08-28T20:01:15.117Z Seven career colleges received $385 million in OSAP grants Ontario, News, Canadian, Ontario, Education, Colleges, Canadian taxpayers, OSAP https://www.westernstandard.news/international/nasa-chief-proposes-moving-ai-data-centres-into-space/76467 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/s3yubux9/isaacman.webp NASA administrator Jared Isaacman. westernstandard en 2026-08-28T19:56:01.892Z NASA chief proposes moving AI data centres into space International, News, Nasa, Aerospace Sector, AI data centres, Data Centre, Space-based Data Centres https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-to-scrap-water-act-approvals-for-routine-farming-on-private-cropland/76470 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/5lxfeleb/cbradleyirrigation.webp Alberta farmers will soon be able to drain, ditch and fill certain temporary wetlands on private cropland without first obtaining provincial approval under the Water Act. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-13/5p3iznsi/Screenshot-2026-02-13-at-9.59.31-AM.webp Environment and Protected Areas Minister Grant Hunter. westernstandard en 2026-08-28T19:48:13.903Z Alberta to scrap Water Act approvals for routine farming on private cropland News, Alberta, Agriculture, Abpoli, Agriculture, Abpol, Alberta Farmers, Grant Hunter, Tara Sawyer, Water Act, Alberta Canola, Alberta Pulse Growers, Alberta-British Columbia Seed Growers Association https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-canada-is-heading-back-toward-a-1995-style-financial-crisis/76457 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/wscg934t/CMS-Template-2026-08-28T102950.586.jpg 10 lost years | Nation of People Podcast westernstandard en 2026-08-28T19:30:00.000Z WATCH: Canada is heading back toward a 1995-style financial crisis Watch, Opinion, Podcast, Justin Trudeau, Housing Crisis, Pierre Trudeau, Western, Canada Economy, Canada US trade, Canada debt https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/exclusive-ucp-calgary-shaw-candidate-looking-to-use-hr-background-to-help-residents-feel-heard/76454 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/0tx1xyun/FF9D847E-1992-412C-AF4A-AB0A1333CED8.jpeg Calgary-Shaw UCP candidate Mike Derry (left) posing for a photo with two constituents. westernstandard en 2026-08-28T19:14:57.089Z EXCLUSIVE: UCP Calgary-Shaw candidate looking to use HR background to help residents feel heard Calgary-Shaw, Calagry by-election, Calgary-Shaw by-election, UCP, Mike Derry , Alberta politics, Alberta government, Kyle Campbell https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/mueller-questioning-dei-targets-doesnt-make-you-a-bigot/76354 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-02-19/j0cjsk8z/62606832d5b3b_image.jpg My Pronouns White Board westernstandard en 2026-08-28T18:30:00.000Z MUELLER: Questioning DEI targets doesn’t make you a bigot Opinion, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Dei, Opinion, Opinion Column, Hiring Practices, diversity equity inclusion https://www.westernstandard.news/news/kenney-sparks-backlash-after-calling-red-ensign-remigration-video-fascist-fantasy/76465 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/jxn72wuc/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-28-2026-121032-PM.webp Former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has come under fire after he accused a Canadian nationalist and political commentator of using the Red Ensign to promote a “fascist fantasy,” sparking a debate over immigration and the use of Canadian symbols. westernstandard en 2026-08-28T18:18:01.393Z Kenney sparks backlash after calling Red Ensign remigration video ‘fascist fantasy’ News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Jason Kenney, Stephen Taylor, National Post, Maple Leaf, Cdnpol, Jeremy Mackenzie, Fascist, Red Ensigns, Canadian Red Ensign, Manning Centre For Building Democracy, Leger poll, Remigration, Second Sons of Canada, Chris Brunet, canadian nationalists, Fortissax https://www.westernstandard.news/news/justice-centre-warns-hamilton-mayor-police-over-efforts-to-block-domcon-conference/76466 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/kgi9o4ru/Screenshot-2026-08-28-at-12.03.42-PM.png Hamilton city hall westernstandard en 2026-08-28T18:07:53.739Z Justice Centre warns Hamilton mayor, police over efforts to block DomCon conference News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Jccf, City of Hamilton, Dominion Society of Canada, DomCom https://www.westernstandard.news/calgary/calgary-based-content-creator-dies-in-motorcycle-accident-clocked-going-over-200-kmh/76462 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/vad25u9e/HQ0CGx3WgAAZGrw.jpeg Calgary-based content creator Farooq Ahmad has died in a motorcycle accident westernstandard en 2026-08-28T18:00:00.553Z Calgary-based content creator dies in motorcycle accident, clocked going over 200 km/h Calgary, News, Calgary Police, Motorcycle Accident, Calgary accident, Farooq Ahmad, PUBG https://www.westernstandard.news/news/taxpayers-federation-calls-for-alberta-fuel-tax-cut-after-2-billion-surplus-forecast/76464 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/lis41zvv/Screenshot-2026-08-28-at-11.51.32-AM.png Kris Sims westernstandard en 2026-08-28T17:54:59.794Z Taxpayers federation calls for Alberta fuel tax cut after $2-billion surplus forecast News, Alberta, Abpoli, Ableg, Ctf, Kris Sims, Gas Tax https://www.westernstandard.news/news/st-albert-teen-fined-nearly-1400-after-electric-dirt-bike-crashes-into-suv/76463 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/zrefy05s/Screenshot-2026-08-28-at-11.44.07-AM.png St. Albert teen fined nearly $1,400 after electric dirt bike crashes into SUV https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/hct7jtqz/Screenshot-2026-08-28-at-11.44.23-AM.png St. Albert teen fined nearly $1,400 after electric dirt bike crashes into SUV westernstandard en 2026-08-28T17:49:29.124Z St. Albert teen fined nearly $1,400 after electric dirt bike crashes into SUV News, Alberta, Rcmp, Abpoli, Ebikes, St. Albert https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/accused-us-consulate-shooter-remains-on-bail-after-crown-loses-review/76461 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/4aclujxl/consulate.jpg This is the second shooting at the US Consulate this year westernstandard en 2026-08-28T17:40:16.439Z Accused U.S. Consulate shooter remains on bail after Crown loses review IRGC, Iran, US Consulate, shooting, shooter, US, Toronto https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/the-eby-governments-fishy-explanation-for-a-15-billion-gas-royalty-hole/76455 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/l5obvm00/dixebyosbornepipelinehero16x9.jpg Energy and Climate Solutions Minister Adrian Dix, Premier David Eby, and Finance Minister Josie Osborne. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/bz86ux3o/montneywellssince2005cer.jpg Montney Formation wells drilled since 2005, concentrated around Fort St. John and Dawson Creek on the British Columbia side of the play. Those Treaty 8 fields are the royalty base Budget 2026 overstated. westernstandard en 2026-08-28T17:37:32.871Z The Eby government’s fishy explanation for a $1.5-billion gas royalty hole BC, News, Bcpoli, David Eby, Adrian Dix, Josie Osborne, Bcndp, Oil and gas royalties, Montney B.C., Budget 2026, Vaughn Palmer, Roland Willson https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/fixed-mortgage-rates-set-to-rise-variable-rate-will-hold/76459 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/0c/80cf851a-600d-5087-b910-29f89dd61d2e/622a3509e0f09.image.jpg?resize=100%2C75 Fixed and variable rate mortgage costs increase in 2026 westernstandard en 2026-08-28T17:24:06.166Z Fixed mortgage rates set to rise; variable rate will hold Canadian, News, Bank Of Canada, Variable Mortgage Rate, Sherry Cooper, Robert Kavcic, fixed mortgage rates, Micky Khaneka, Charles St.pAmaud https://www.westernstandard.news/news/legal-groups-challenge-fords-cash-bail-rules-in-court/76460 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/1n742yar/justice.jpg The Canadian Civil Liberties Association and the Criminal Lawyers’ Association challenged the new bail rules at the Ontario Court of Justice https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/uuqua3rg/downy.jpg Attorney General Doug Downey described the old system as a "revolving door" westernstandard en 2026-08-28T17:22:08.590Z Legal groups challenge Ford’s cash bail rules in court News, Canadian, Ontario, Ontario, Doug Ford, Public Safety, Bail Reform, Canadian taxpayers https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/nationalist-leader-says-threatening-to-throw-alberta-oil-into-a-trade-war-shows-what-is-wrong-with-canada/76439 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/j17kl1i9/6c423f8b-d44a-4032-9b33-e7f32152c064.png An AI-created image in which Alberta is a pawn, with Canada being the king, and Quebec and Ontario serving as the rooks. westernstandard en 2026-08-28T16:51:37.881Z Nationalist leader says threatening to throw Alberta oil into a trade war shows what is wrong with Canada Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Alberta referendum, Cusma , usmca, Stay Free Alberta, Let Alberta Decide, Alberta Prosperity Project, Forever Canadian, Canada trade war, US trade war, Canada tariffs, US tariffs, Trump tariffs https://www.westernstandard.news/news/hamilton-police-accused-of-political-interference-over-dominion-society-conference/76453 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/syhvw09a/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2026-022119-PM.webp On the eve of the Dominion Society of Canada’s nationalist conference in Hamilton, Ontario, local police are facing accusations of political interference after releasing an announcement asking venues in the city to report any new bookings for the convention after its original venue backed out. westernstandard en 2026-08-28T16:48:07.460Z Hamilton police accused of political interference over Dominion Society conference News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Andrea Horwath, Hamilton, Daniel Tyrie, Andrew Lawton, Cdnpol, Erin O'Toole, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Hamilton Police Service, Dominion Society of Canada, wiretap media, martin sellner, aslam rana, B'nai Brith Canada https://www.westernstandard.news/international/king-harald-v-of-norway-dead-at-89/76451 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/wd647g41/588911209184305331901292972742218621618210111n-1.jpg King Harald V of Norway westernstandard en 2026-08-28T16:45:22.813Z King Harald V of Norway dead at 89 International, News, Norway, King of Norway, King Harald V, Norwegian Royal Family