https://www.westernstandard.news/news/liberal-mp-faces-scrutiny-over-reported-china-trip-while-claiming-ottawa-expenses-and-voting-in-house/75885
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-12/atydmetj/Screenshot-2026-08-12-at-11.39.05-AM.png
Shaun Chen, Liberal MP
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-12/dqopgcxa/Screenshot-2026-08-12-at-11.18.53-AM.png
Chen's expenses March 23 2026 to March 31 2026
westernstandard
en
2026-08-12T18:37:32.911Z
Liberal MP faces scrutiny over reported China trip while claiming Ottawa expenses and voting in House
News, Canadian, Liberal Mp, Andy Lee, #cdnpoli, Shaun Chen, Liberal MP retires, MP Shaun Chen, Shaun Chen China trip, MP for Scarborough North, Chen resigns
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/defense-says-charlie-kirk-shooter-struck-intended-target-claims-crowd-was-not-at-risk/75894
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-12/7gg9bgwv/Untitled-design-2026-08-12T113350.397.png
Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk are challenging prosecutors’ efforts to pursue the death penalty
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-12/sd6a37r8/HPiYlN_XsAA9KWO.jfif
Tyler Robinson’s defense filing
westernstandard
en
2026-08-12T17:48:48.941Z
Defense says Charlie Kirk shooter struck 'intended target,' claims crowd was not at risk
News, USA News, Usa, Charlie Kirk, Us Politics, Charlie Kirk's assassination, Tyler Robinson, Utah Valley University, Tony Graf
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/second-first-nation-requests-freezing-order-of-alberta-independence-lawyers-assets/75886
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-28/66jg7k1o/IMG1084.jpeg
Jeffrey Rath at the Stay Free Alberta petition submission event.
westernstandard
en
2026-08-12T17:41:10.163Z
Second First Nation requests freezing order of Alberta independence lawyer's assets
Jeff Rath, Jeffrey Rath, Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Stay Free Alberta, Alberta Prosperity Project, Let Alberta Decide, Forever Canadian, Alberta referendum, Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, Alberta independence lawyer
https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/macleod-the-west-coast-pipeline-how-alberta-was-played/75896
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-12/or91l097/Screenshot-2026-08-12-at-11.21.29-AM.webp
West Coast Pipeline
westernstandard
en
2026-08-12T17:41:05.202Z
MACLEOD: The West Coast pipeline — how Alberta was played
Opinion, Bc, Alberta, Carbon Tax, Indigenous, Pipeline, Opinion, Opinion Column, MOU agreement, Pathways CCS Project, west cost pipeline
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-spends-nearly-21-million-on-sexual-assault-and-child-advocacy-centres/75895
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-12/66xm6vpa/Screen%20Shot%202024-05-27%20at%2011.08.12%20AM.png
Alberta Children and Family Services Minister Searle Turton.
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-04/f700b7fc-c666-41cb-b07b-b2b1176e3f32/Screen_Shot_2024_04_22_at_8_18_16_AM.png
Arts Minister Tanya Fir.
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2023-11/14213e63-2a17-4053-a322-3cfaac072854/IMG_2021.jpeg
Indigenous Relations Minister Rajan Sawhney
westernstandard
en
2026-08-12T17:36:01.695Z
Alberta spends nearly $21 million on sexual assault and child advocacy centres
News, Alberta, Abpoli, Alberta Government, Abpol, Rajan Sawhney, Searle Turton, Tanya Fir, Sexual Assault Centres, Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services, Corrine Ofstie, child advocacy
https://www.westernstandard.news/triggered/watch-live-the-wnba-has-become-the-prime-battleground-in-the-culture-wars/75884
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-12/2bga1kxn/Side-Banner-25.jpg
Culture War; Sophie Cunningham, Enes Kanter, WNBA
westernstandard
en
2026-08-12T17:30:00.000Z
WATCH LIVE: The WNBA has become the prime battleground in the culture wars
Triggered, Watch, Opinion, Trans Activists, DEI activism, wnba, Sophie Cunningham
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/assembly-of-first-nations-rejects-carneys-one-year-deadline-for-nation-building-project-approvals/75893
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-12/129fz3n0/cbc.webp
The Assembly of First Nations is pushing back against Prime Minister Mark Carney’s attempt to accelerate approvals for major “nation-building” projects, warning that fixed timelines could undermine indigenous consultation and consent.
westernstandard
en
2026-08-12T17:20:14.910Z
Assembly of First Nations rejects Carney’s one-year deadline for nation-building project approvals
News, Canadian, Ottawa, Cdnpoli, First Nations, Sean Fraser, Assembly Of First Nations, Mark Carney, Cdnpol
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-ontario-spends-5-million-on-new-round-of-community-emergency-grants/75888
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-12/eazpla72/flooded.jpg
The emergency grants come after a period of intense flooding in the Niagara Region earlier this month
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-12/74hsff4j/Screenshot-2026-08-12-at-12.43.09-PM.png
The flooding in Niagara devastated commercial and residential properties
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-12/rlxkzafk/Screenshot-2026-08-12-at-12.32.28-PM.png
Jill Dunlop made the announcement Wednesday morning
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-12/z2qslq3f/Screenshot-2026-08-12-at-12.45.54-PM.png
Mayor Scott W. Anderson spoke at Wednesday's announcement
westernstandard
en
2026-08-12T17:00:30.155Z
WATCH: Ontario spends $5 million on new round of community emergency grants
News, Ontario, Watch, Canadian, Ontario, Doug Ford, Wildfires, Rural, Niagara, Emergency Preparedness
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/poll-canadian-exporters-brace-for-revenue-losses-under-proposed-50-us-tariffs/75891
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-12/q1og4pv6/us-canada-trade-war.jpg.webp
Canadian small businesses that export to the United States are warning of steep revenue losses if Washington follows through with proposed 50% tariffs on some goods that comply with the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).
westernstandard
en
2026-08-12T16:53:50.738Z
POLL: Canadian exporters brace for revenue losses under proposed 50% US tariffs
News, Canadian, Poll, Survey, Exports, Canadian Federation Of Independent Business, Tariffs, Dan Kelly, Cusma, tariffs on Canada, Dan Kelly CFIB
https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/fergus-hodgson-five-attributes-make-capitalism-morality-calgary-one-of-a-kind/75872
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-12/f9dsy2oe/11408576-aba1-442e-af09-03bdec684d911456x1048.webp
Free Nation: Capitalism & Morality Calgary is taking place in Calgary on September 11-12, 2026.
westernstandard
en
2026-08-12T16:23:58.453Z
HODGSON: Five attributes make Capitalism & Morality Calgary one of a kind
Opinion, Tamara Lich, Amy Hamm, Frances Widdowson, Nadine Wellwood, Helen Grus, Econ Americas, Fergus Hodgson, Free Nation: Capitalism & Morality Calgary, Lorraine Moller, Phil Hart, James Ostrowski, Paz Gomez, Steve Cooksey
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ontario-police-issue-public-safety-warning-after-man-charged-with-child-sexual-abuse-offences-released-on-bail/75882
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-12/09eo93yz/default.jpg-4.avif
Connor Bennett, 19, has been released on bail after being charged with child sexual abuse offences
westernstandard
en
2026-08-12T15:57:59.539Z
Ontario police issue public safety warning after man charged with child sexual abuse offences released on bail
News, Ontario, Child Sex Crimes, Child Sexual Abuse, Ontario Police, Child Sexual Exploitation, London Police, child sexual abuse materials as a criminal offence, Thorold, Ontario
https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/air-canada-sells-25-aeroplan-stake-in-25-billion-deal/75881
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-12/xm8ackmr/Air-Canada-Aeroplan-Collage-169.png
Air Canada announces $2.5-billion investment in Aeroplan
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/96/796d1da0-2b18-11ee-9a66-4f8f6958dc4c/64c013a6542d8.image.jpg
Air Canada aircraft.
westernstandard
en
2026-08-12T15:53:34.960Z
Air Canada sells 25% Aeroplan stake in $2.5 billion deal
Canadian, News, Business, Air Canada, Blackstone, Aeroplans, La Caisse, PSB Investments, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI), John Di Bert, Air Canada's executive vice-president Craig Landry
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/cmhc-says-one-third-of-canadas-affordable-housing-units-need-repairs/75883
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-12/5g1jsfoc/Screenshot%202024-05-10%20081823.png
Housing
westernstandard
en
2026-08-12T15:31:39.005Z
CMHC says one-third of Canada’s affordable housing units need repairs
News, Canadian, Housing, Cmhc, Canada Mortgage And Housing Corporation, Housing Market, Canadian housing market, Housing markets, Canadian housing markets
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/chqr-770-lands-calgary-flames-radio-broadcast-rights/75879
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-12/j9v9ukqu/643d7da4f2615_image.jpg
The Calgary Flames salute their fans following a 3–1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on February 23, 2013.
westernstandard
en
2026-08-12T15:16:25.233Z
CHQR 770 lands Calgary Flames radio broadcast rights
CHQR, QR 770 , Calgary Flames, Flames Hockey, flames radio, Calagry sports, calgary sports radio, Corus entertainment
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ctf-says-senate-speaker-raymonde-gagné-racked-up-nearly-900000-in-international-travel-costs/75880
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-12/epro0jzf/gagne.webp
Senate Speaker Raymonde Gagné
westernstandard
en
2026-08-12T15:07:10.921Z
CTF says Senate speaker Raymonde Gagné racked up nearly $900,000 in international travel costs
News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Franco Terrazzano, Senate, Mark Carney, Cdnpol, Canadian Taxpayer Federation, raymonde gagne, senate speaker
https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/calls-for-forests-minister-ravi-parmar-to-resign-intensify-amid-wildfire-crisis/75874
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/l36hpta2/rqDW6.jpg
BC NDP Forests Minister Ravi Parmar speaks to reporters in Victoria on Monday as the province battles multiple wildfires under a state of emergency.
westernstandard
en
2026-08-12T14:33:21.162Z
Calls for Forests Minister Ravi Parmar to resign intensify amid wildfire crisis
BC, News, Bc, Bcpoli, David Eby, Bc Wildfire Service, Wildfire, Ravi Parmar, Bc Ndp, Penticton, Bcndp, Bc Wildfires, Harman Bhangu, Summerland, Forestry Minister Ravi Parmar, Faulder, Bald Range fire
https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/watch-dramatic-video-captures-last-minute-livestock-escape-through-flames-near-summerland/75875
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-12/tj39c3to/FBIMG1786508114173.jpg
The Bald Range wildfire burns above homes along Fish Lake Road west of Summerland on Friday evening, Aug. 7, as livestock and residents fled the area. One Facebook commenter noted the fire plume’s striking resemblance to a horse.
westernstandard
en
2026-08-12T14:32:47.851Z
WATCH: Dramatic video captures last-minute livestock escape through flames near Summerland
BC, News
https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/findlay-first-party-leader-to-visit-south-okanagan-after-bald-range-wildfire/75876
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-12/yw2rkizs/EaVCs.jpg
BC Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay (right) stands with a local at the historic O’Keefe Ranch near Vernon on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, during her visit to South Okanagan communities affected by the Bald Range and Bradley Creek wildfires. The ranch survived the nearby blaze thanks to first responders and emergency crews.
westernstandard
en
2026-08-12T14:31:59.481Z
Findlay first party leader to visit South Okanagan after Bald Range wildfire
BC, News, David Eby, Mark Carney, Penticton, Bc Wildfires, David Williams, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Macklin McCall, Summerland, Bald Range fire
https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/hannaford-looking-after-the-boss-is-job-one-2/75869
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/9kv71567/Bogota-slum-2-copy.jpeg
Canadian motorcade in the narrow streets of a Bogota slum. Protecting the prime minister was the priority
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/9l91sjkm/Bogota-slum-copy.jpeg
In a Bogotá slum in 2011, crowds greet Prime Minister Harper. Friendly as they were, it was actually a risky visit.
westernstandard
en
2026-08-12T14:30:00.000Z
HANNAFORD: Looking after ‘The Boss’ is job one
Opinion, Donald Trump, Air Force One, Secret Service, Opinion, Opinion Column, Secret Service switches Trump out of Air Force One, Journalists scandalised that they may have been at risk, RCMP protection of Stephen Harper in Bogota slum, Saving the boss is always Job One
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/rcmp-investigates-suspicious-death-of-four-year-old-girl-on-manitoba-first-nation/75878
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-06-25/1daljsj5/BurnabyRCMP.webp
RCMP vehicle
westernstandard
en
2026-08-12T14:13:01.696Z
RCMP investigates suspicious death of four-year-old girl on Manitoba First Nation
News, Canadian, Rcmp, Manitoba, Crime, Crime In Canada, Rcmp Major Crime Services, Manitoba First Nation Police Service, Long Plain First Nation, RCMP Forensic Identification Services
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/edmonton-police-warn-violent-sexual-offender-jamie-meads-poses-significant-risk/75877
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-12/3ircb517/mead.webp
Jamie Edward Meads
westernstandard
en
2026-08-12T14:03:43.324Z
Edmonton police warn violent sexual offender Jamie Meads poses significant risk
News, Edmonton, Alberta, Edmonton Police Service, Yeg, Sex Offender, Edmonton Police, Alberta Court Of Justice, Yeg Crime, high risk sex offender, jamie meads
https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/zoltan-why-are-we-importing-firefighters-amidst-double-digit-youth-unemployment/75861
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/1jm7c39l/Screenshot-2026-08-11-at-11.03.02-AM.png
Still frame of video showing David Eby greeting Mexican firefighters at the airport in summer 2026.
westernstandard
en
2026-08-12T11:30:00.000Z
ZOLTAN: Why are we importing firefighters amidst double-digit youth unemployment?
BC, Opinion, Bc, Wildfires, West Coast, Opinion, Bc Wildfires, Opinion Column, Canada and Mexico
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/police-refuse-to-name-gangster-accused-of-shooting-calgary-officer-in-edworthy-park-incident/75873
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/z0kd6qyd/IMG_0446.webp
Calgary Police at Edworthy Park on August 10, 2026.
westernstandard
en
2026-08-11T21:18:04.441Z
Police refuse to name gangster accused of shooting Calgary officer in Edworthy Park incident
News, Alberta, Calgary, Yyc, Crime, Calgary, Shooting, Asirt, Alberta Serious Incident Response Team, Calgary Police, Crime In Alberta, Calgary Police Service (CPS), Edworthy Park, crime in calgary
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/media-accused-of-portraying-taxpayer-funded-indigenous-advocacy-group-pipeline-stance-as-voice-of-bc-first-nations/75871
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/q2ldfdb9/ubcic1.webp
A recent letter from the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) calling on Ottawa and the Alberta government to halt the proposed West Coast oil pipeline is drawing scrutiny over media reports that portrayed the advocacy group’s position as representative of First Nations chiefs across BC.
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/5iftckhr/Heading-4.webp
The Globe and Mail headlines.
westernstandard
en
2026-08-11T20:40:46.924Z
Media accused of portraying taxpayer-funded indigenous advocacy group pipeline stance as voice of BC First Nations
News, Canadian, Energy, Ndp, David Eby, Danielle Smith, United Nations, Bc Ndp, The Globe And Mail, Mark Carney, Undrip, Oil Pipeline, Canadian Press, Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Heather Exner-Pirot, Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC), Stewart Phillip, west coast pipeline, alberta oil pipeline, Union of BC Indian Chiefs, Joan Phillip, West Coast Oil Pipeline Project, alberta fact check, loretta waquan, metis settlements of alberta, Dave Lamouche
https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-the-vote-canadians-never-got-on-trudeaus-constitution/75855
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/h0uy5u7c/CMS-Template-2026-08-11T093707.863.jpg
'No Consent?'
westernstandard
en
2026-08-11T19:30:00.000Z
WATCH: The vote Canadians never got on Trudeau’s Constitution
Watch, Opinion, Podcast
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-bird-bouncing-pigeon-trainers-spark-complaints-in-erin-ontario/75865
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/ivbzdycm/image29.jpg
Kabutarbazi is a South Asian method of training racing pigeons
westernstandard
en
2026-08-11T19:14:05.155Z
WATCH: Bird-Bouncing? Pigeon trainers spark complaints in Erin, Ontario
News, Ontario, Canadian, Watch, Ontario, Immigration, Property Rights, Erin, Kabutarbazi, Culture clash
https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/cra-audit-finds-nearly-129000-tax-collection-files-went-untracked-as-tories-demand-answers/75868
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-26/pcgfqi6m/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-26-at-14.08.54.jpeg
Jasraj Singh Hallan (center)
westernstandard
en
2026-08-11T18:56:23.889Z
CRA audit finds nearly 129,000 tax collection files went untracked as Tories demand answers
CRA, Taxes, Revenue, Revenue Agency, Jasraj Singh Hallan, Conservatives
https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-man-arrested-after-north-vancouver-rcmp-vehicle-damaged-at-lonsdale-quay/75867
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/43xe3gzr/Screenshot-2026-08-11-at-12.50.52-PM.png
Man arrested after North Vancouver RCMP vehicle damaged at Lonsdale Quay
westernstandard
en
2026-08-11T18:53:58.090Z
WATCH: Man arrested after North Vancouver RCMP vehicle damaged at Lonsdale Quay
Watch, News, BC, Rcmp, Bcpoli, North Vancouver
https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/smith-attempts-to-address-concerns-about-ai-data-centres-coming-to-alberta/75856
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/3c9olp1l/Screenshot-2026-08-11-at-12.31.40-PM.png
Danielle Smith looking to calm Albertans who are concerned about AI data centres by answering some of the most common questions associated with the projects.
westernstandard
en
2026-08-11T18:40:45.456Z
Smith attempts to address concerns about AI data centres coming to Alberta
Danielle Smith, Alberta AI, AI data centres, Meta data centre, Sturgeon data centre, Olds data centre, Beacon Hill data centre, Canada data centre, Alberta ai data centre, Alberta politics, Alberta government, Alberta ai expansion
https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/watch-forests-minister-tells-bc-conservatives-to-fill-their-boots-as-province-faces-wildfire-crisis/75859
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/l36hpta2/rqDW6.jpg
BC NDP Forests Minister Ravi Parmar speaks to reporters in Victoria on Monday as the province battles multiple wildfires under a state of emergency.
westernstandard
en
2026-08-11T18:07:58.964Z
WATCH: Forests minister tells BC Conservatives to ‘fill their boots’ as province faces wildfire crisis
BC, News, Bcpoli, David Eby, Bc Wildfire Service, State Of Emergency, Okanagan, Ravi Parmar, Penticton, Bc Wildfires, Summerland, Bald Range fire, Pear Creek fire
https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-ontario-wildfires-ease-as-largest-blaze-on-record-shrinks/75860
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/t4l1ar1i/image27.jpg
Mike Harris gave an update on the situation on Tuesday
westernstandard
en
2026-08-11T18:06:46.611Z
WATCH: Ontario wildfires ease as largest blaze on record shrinks
Watch, News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Wildfires, Mike Harris, Canadian taxpayers, Emergency Response
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/taxpayers-federation-calls-on-saskatchewan-ottawa-to-cut-fuel-taxes/75862
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-08-16/ual48l31/Gas%20pump.png
Gas Pump
westernstandard
en
2026-08-11T18:01:48.949Z
Taxpayers Federation calls on Saskatchewan, Ottawa to cut fuel taxes
News, Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Gas, Gas Tax, Premier Scott Moe, Gas Price, Mark Carney
https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/watch-rodent-caught-crawling-beneath-doughnuts-at-a-toronto-tim-hortons/75857
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/lmtr1udx/Untitled-design-2026-08-11T113141.325.png
westernstandard
en
2026-08-11T17:41:18.244Z
WATCH: Rodent caught crawling beneath doughnuts at a Toronto Tim Hortons
Canadian, News, Watch, Tim Hortons, Pest Control, viral video, Rodent, Tim Hortons doughnuts, Tim Hortons rodent, Toronto Tim Hortons
https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/haubrich-city-councils-love-wasting-your-money-on-ridiculous-projects/75833
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/p6a6ky1p/Saskatoon-Art-Rocks.webp
Saskatoon 'Art Rocks'
westernstandard
en
2026-08-11T17:30:00.000Z
HAUBRICH: City councils love wasting your money on ridiculous projects
Opinion, Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Regina, Waste, Opinion, Opinion Column, City Councils
https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/watch-man-vulgarly-berates-alberta-independence-supporters/75843
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/cz6z1x5b/IMG1648.jpg
A screenshot from an incident in which an elderly man vulgarly berated Alberta independence supporters who were handing out lawn signs.
westernstandard
en
2026-08-11T17:22:28.770Z
WATCH: Man vulgarly berates Alberta independence supporters
Alberta independence, Stay Free Alberta, Pathway to Independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Forever Canadian, Alberta referendum
https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-tunneling-complete-on-eglinton-crosstown-west-extension/75854
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/tp7j3psc/prab.jpg
Prabmeet Sarkaria made the announcement Tuesday morning
westernstandard
en
2026-08-11T17:21:15.799Z
WATCH: Tunneling complete on Eglinton Crosstown West extension
Watch, News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Doug Ford, Transit, Metrolinx, Canadian taxpayers, Eglinton
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alert-bay-resident-saves-otter-pup-with-cpr-after-fishing-net-entanglement/75858
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/6n5ire3b/Screenshot-2026-08-11-at-11.13.46-AM.png
Alert Bay resident saves otter pup with CPR after fishing net entanglement
westernstandard
en
2026-08-11T17:17:27.153Z
Alert Bay resident saves otter pup with CPR after fishing net entanglement
News, BC, Rcmp, Bcpoli, Alert Bay
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/food-professor-warns-canadas-chicken-shortage-could-send-prices-soaring-in-september/75849
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/2z3mbauo/ff779829-683b-4743-b685-40186249fc4b.png
Chicken
westernstandard
en
2026-08-11T17:09:01.017Z
Food Professor warns Canada's chicken shortage could send prices soaring in September
News, Canadian, Food Inflation, Supply Management, #cdnpoli, Food Professor, chicken supply canada, chicken inflation, poultry industry, poultry industry canada
https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/woman-33-released-after-salmon-arm-arson-arrest/75853
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/4gu3jrq5/UI6I5.jpg
A person runs toward a deliberately set brush fire that threatened a business on the Trans-Canada Highway in Salmon Arm on the evening of August 8, 2026.
westernstandard
en
2026-08-11T17:06:59.236Z
Woman, 33, released after Salmon Arm arson arrest
BC, News, Bc, Rcmp, Woman, Arson, Salmon Arm, Arsonist
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-liberal-contenders-clash-over-need-for-seat-in-first-leadership-debate/75835
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/0x4xmr62/navdeep.jpg
Navdeep Bains is the presumed front-runner for Ontario Liberal leadership
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/mfdzrvk9/image_25_.jpg
Tina Yazdani moderated the debate
westernstandard
en
2026-08-11T16:31:00.460Z
WATCH: Liberal contenders clash over need for seat in first leadership debate
News, Ontario, Canadian, Watch, Ontario, Doug Ford, Navdeep Bains, Canadian taxpayers, Liberal leadership, Queens park
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/auto-thefts-down-10-nationally-alberta-seeing-the-biggest-drop-among-provinces/75842
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Auto thefts down across Canada with Alberta seeing the biggest drop compared to the same timeframe last year
westernstandard
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2026-08-11T16:15:21.816Z
Auto thefts down 10% nationally, Alberta seeing the biggest drop among provinces
News, Canadian, Alberta, Car Drivers, Auto Theft, Vehicle Theft, Canada auto theft, Alberta auto theft, Canada auto theft crisis
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/calgary-police-seize-18-firearms-drugs-in-months-long-organized-crime-investigation/75848
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Calgary police seize 18 firearms, drugs in months-long organized crime investigation
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Calgary police seize 18 firearms, drugs in months-long organized crime investigation
westernstandard
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2026-08-11T16:13:30.010Z
Calgary police seize 18 firearms, drugs in months-long organized crime investigation
News, Calgary, Alberta, Yyc, Abpoli, Cps, Organized Crime, Yyccc
https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/rempel-says-albertans-wont-trust-ottawa-until-pipeline-construction-begins/75847
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Michelle Rempel Garner speaking at presser
westernstandard
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2026-08-11T16:06:58.400Z
Rempel says Albertans won't trust Ottawa until pipeline construction begins
Michelle Rempel Garner, Alberta, Pipeline, pipelines, construction, pipeline construction
https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/rempel-garner-demands-carney-fire-immigration-justice-ministers/75845
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Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner (Calgary Centre–North) has warned that Canada could face a sharp increase in illegal border crossings by Haitian nationals as a US immigration protection program is set to expire next month.
westernstandard
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2026-08-11T16:06:19.110Z
Rempel Garner demands Carney fire immigration, justice ministers
Rempel Garner, Michelle Rempel Garner, Sean Fraser, Lena Diab, Justice minister, Immigration minister, Bishnoi gang, Bishnoi student visas, international student visa fraud
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ahs-shuts-down-edmonton-restaurant-over-flies-dirty-equipment-and-unsanitary-conditions/75839
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westernstandard
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2026-08-11T16:03:42.144Z
AHS shuts down Edmonton restaurant over flies, dirty equipment and unsanitary conditions
News, Canadian, Alberta, Edmonton, Ahs, Alberta Health Services (AHS), edmonton restaurant, AHS closure, AHS restaurant closure, Edmonton Miss Saigon, Miss Saigon restaurant, restaurant unsanitary conditions closure
https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/air-canada-extends-dubai-flight-suspension-into-2027/75841
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Air Canada #616 Boeing 767-200ER at Toronto Pearson International Airport
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An Air Canada plane is seen during a flight in Montreal in June 2021.
westernstandard
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2026-08-11T16:02:21.791Z
Air Canada extends Dubai flight suspension into 2027
Canadian, News, Air Canada, Tel Aviv, KLM, Dubai flight suspension, Dubai International Airport (DXB), Air Canada flight suspension
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/billy-wouldnt-budge-grumpy-goat-refuses-to-leave-cochrane-deck-for-two-days/75846
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Goat that wouldn't go home
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Sleepy goat being moved
westernstandard
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2026-08-11T15:55:07.051Z
Billy wouldn't budge — grumpy goat refuses to leave Bragg Creek deck for two days
News, Alberta, Abpoli, Cochrane, Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services, Mountain Goats
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/telefilm-canada-budgets-15-million-for-cannes-pavilion-amid-carney-spending-pledge/75838
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/znoui89a/Screenshot-2026-08-11-at-9.00.01-AM.png
Cannes
westernstandard
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2026-08-11T15:03:38.246Z
Telefilm Canada budgets $1.5 million for Cannes pavilion amid Carney spending pledge
News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Chrsytia Freeland, Cannes Film Festival, Mark Carney, Telefilm Canada, 2025 World Expo
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/opposition-mps-seek-lobbying-probe-into-carneys-145-billion-vancouver-condo-bailout/75837
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Mark Carney speaking to reporters at press gallery building
westernstandard
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2026-08-11T14:55:08.646Z
Opposition MPs seek lobbying probe into Carney’s $1.45 billion Vancouver condo bailout
News, Canadian, BC, Bcpoli, Cdnpoli, Aaron Gunn, Mark Carney, Luc Thériault, Brookfield Asset Management, Duncan Wlodarczak
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/former-cmhc-boss-linked-to-home-equity-tax-study-named-chair-of-build-canada-homes/75834
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Evan Siddall
westernstandard
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2026-08-11T14:17:23.144Z
Former CMHC boss linked to home equity tax study named chair of Build Canada Homes
News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Cmhc, Ctf, Evan Siddall, Home Equity Tax, Erin O'Toole, Build Canada Homes
https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/exclusive-smith-claims-ottawa-is-more-alberta-friendly-because-the-ndp-are-gone/75826
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-03/8gkdqk3a/IMG0235.webp
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith in Calgary on July 2, 2026.
westernstandard
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2026-08-11T14:04:04.506Z
EXCLUSIVE: Smith claims Ottawa is more Alberta-friendly because the NDP are gone
Danielle Smith, Mark Carney, Alberta politics, Canadian politics, Canada NDP, Alberta NDP, Canada liberals, Justin Trudeau, Canada government, Alberta government
https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/bc-ndp-land-transfers-could-total-up-to-24-million-acres-conservatives-warn/75832
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-11/5e4nct50/637f996369bc7_image.jpg
The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
westernstandard
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2026-08-11T14:02:54.770Z
BC NDP land transfers could total up to 24 million acres, Conservatives warn
BC, News, Bc, Bcpoli, Reconciliation, Land Back, Bc Ndp, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Scott McInnis, Steve Kooner, BC Conservative, DRIPA
https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/brake-chiasson-canadas-trappers-and-artisans-call-on-etsy-to-reconsider-misguided-ban-on-fur-and-attempts-to-divide-indigenous-people/75813
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/704syhjr/Fur-Story.webp
Etsy Ban
westernstandard
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2026-08-11T13:30:00.000Z
BRAKE / CHIASSON: Canada’s trappers and artisans call on Etsy to reconsider misguided ban on fur and attempts to divide indigenous people
Opinion, Indigenous, Fur Trade, Opinion, Opinion Column, trappers, Etsy, seal trade, sealers
https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/hill-its-time-to-finally-reform-canadas-equalization-program/75819
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Premier Danielle Smith
westernstandard
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2026-08-11T11:30:00.000Z
HILL: It’s time to finally reform Canada’s equalization program
Opinion, Alberta, Equalization, Danielle Smith, Opinion, Western, Opinion Column
https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/no-return-home-yet-for-thousands-as-bald-range-fire-remains-active-and-unsafe/75831
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The Bald Range wildfire lights up the night sky and reflects across the water as seen from Peachland on the night of August 9–10, 2026.
westernstandard
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2026-08-11T02:33:25.374Z
No return home yet for thousands as Bald Range fire remains active and unsafe
BC, News, Bc, Rcmp, Bcpoli, Penticton, Bc Wildfires, Summerland, Bald Range fire, RDOS, Erick Thompson
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/third-man-charged-in-gta-synagogue-shootings/75829
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a 23-year-old from Barrie is facing eight charges related to the shooting
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Gunshots were discovered in the front door of a North York synagogue earlier this year
westernstandard
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2026-08-10T20:32:02.426Z
Third man charged in GTA synagogue shootings
News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Crime, Toronto, Shooting, Jewish Synagogue
https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/mcdonalds-canada-adds-red-bull-energy-beverages-to-menu/75827
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McDonald’s Canada is adding Red Bull-based beverages to its menu beginning August 11.
westernstandard
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2026-08-10T20:31:17.311Z
McDonald’s Canada adds Red Bull energy beverages to menu
Canadian, News, Health Canada, Mcdonalds, Red Bull, Dragonberry Energizer, Tropicberry Energizer, McDonalds Red Bull drinks, Quebec energy drink ban
https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/morgan-the-2-spandex-delusion-cities-need-to-scrap-empty-bike-lanes/75790
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/619no63s/oleg-kukharuk-aKrqZqpZgDE-unsplash.webp
Cyclist
westernstandard
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2026-08-10T20:30:00.000Z
MORGAN: The 2% spandex delusion — cities need to scrap empty bike lanes
Opinion, Calgary, Alberta, Calgary, Cars, Cyclists, Bike Lanes, Opinion, Opinion Column
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-reviews-amber-alert-system-after-death-of-11-year-old-parker-wells/75828
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-17/qqcmcuqb/Screenshot-2026-07-17-at-8.12.46-AM.png
Parker
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-05-27/33ugs7mq/IMG7704.webp
Minister Mike Ellis
westernstandard
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2026-08-10T20:15:33.028Z
Alberta reviews Amber Alert system after death of 11-year-old Parker Wells
News, Alberta, Calgary, Yyc, Abpoli, Cps, Ableg, Mike Ellis, Yyccc, Nathan Neudorf, Amber Alert, Parker
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ontario-spends-nearly-12-million-to-restore-brampton-wetlands/75825
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The Brampton project is part of a larger $9.6 million allocation
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Environment Minister Todd McCarthy said the wetlands protect communities from flooding
westernstandard
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2026-08-10T19:41:47.635Z
Ontario spends nearly $1.2 million to restore Brampton wetlands
News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Environment, Brampton, Flooding, wetlands
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/breaking-cps-issues-dangerous-person-alert-after-shooting-in-edworthy-park/75816
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Calgary Police Insp. Darren Smith (left) and Chief Katie McLellan at a press conference on August 10, 2026.
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Calgary Police at Edworthy Park on August 10, 2026.
westernstandard
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2026-08-10T19:38:44.496Z
UPDATED: 'NEW NORMAL': Calgary cop shot twice as gangster turns traffic stop into gunfight, suspect later found dead
News, Calgary, Alberta, Yyc, Crime, Calgary, Shooting, Calgary Police, Crime In Alberta, Calgary Police Chief, Shooter, yycccCPS, Edworthy Park, crime in calgary, Calgary police Chief Katie McLellan
https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/exclusive-smith-says-albertas-industrial-carbon-tax-floor-agreement-is-a-win-even-if-it-is-not-ideal/75772
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-15/uqkfj10n/Screenshot_2026_05_15_at_11_45_48_AM.webp
Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney signing the agreement in Calgary on May 15, 2026.
westernstandard
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2026-08-10T19:23:57.659Z
EXCLUSIVE: Smith says Alberta's industrial carbon tax floor agreement is a win, even if it is not ideal
Danielle Smith, Alberta politics, Alberta government , Alberta carbon tax, Canada carbon tax, Alberta pipeline, Canada pipeline, Alberta MOU
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/former-student-calls-ex-cambridge-professor-jason-ardays-teaching-terrible-amid-plagiarism-scandal/75815
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/08rncgjk/arday.webp
Jason Arday
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/xsd7lrx6/arday.webp
Jason Arday
westernstandard
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2026-08-10T18:59:04.208Z
Former student calls ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday’s teaching ‘terrible’ amid plagiarism scandal
News, International, United Kingdom, Dei, Bbc, Plagiarism, University Of Cambridge, Great Britain, DEI ideology, DEI hire, dei hiring, jason arday, university of roehampton, unherd
https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/calgary-water-park-temporarily-closed-as-ahs-investigate-three-e-coli-cases/75809
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A Calgary water park has been temporarily closed while health officials investigate three confirmed cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli
westernstandard
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2026-08-10T18:58:25.742Z
Calgary water park temporarily closed as AHS investigates three E. coli cases
Alberta, News, City Of Calgary, Ahs, E. coli, E. coli-infected water, Northeast Calgary, Prairie Winds Park
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/tony-aspler-awards-rare-100-point-score-to-niagara-syrah/75818
https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/zp4oxcao/tony-aspler.avif
Tony Aspler inspecting Canadian wine in his personal cellar
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westernstandard
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2026-08-10T18:57:21.223Z
Tony Aspler awards rare 100-point score to Niagara Syrah
News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Niagara, Canadian Wine, Big Head, Tony Aspler