https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/day-9-of-the-2026-bc-election-national-day-of-truth-and-reconciliation/77440 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-30/4186ou9p/1000017563.jpg Carson Binda and Dallas Brodie westernstandard en 2026-09-30T21:33:56.178Z Day 9 of the 2026 BC election: National Day of Truth and Reconciliation BC, News, Bcpoli, David Eby, Assembly Of First Nations, Lng Canada, National Day For Truth And Reconciliation, Bc Ndp, Elenore Sturko, Mark Carney, Christy Clark, Carson Binda, White Nationalism, Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, Dallas Brodie, CentreBC, OneBC, Emily Lowan, DULF, Claire Rattée, kristina loewen, by Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc, BC Election 2026, Justice Catherine Murray, Vancouver-Quilchena, Kelowna Centre, Loyal Wooldridge https://www.westernstandard.news/news/chunk-dethroned-a-new-big-fat-alpha-bear-has-been-crowned/77468 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-30/memeqdh2/Screenshot-2026-09-30-at-2.44.25-PM.png Backpack, new Fat Bear Week winner westernstandard en 2026-09-30T20:51:21.447Z CHUNK DETHRONED: A new big, fat alpha bear has been crowned News, International, USA News, Backpack, US National Park Service, Fat bear week, Katmai National Park & Preserve's Brooks River, Chunk fattest bear, fat bear week 2026, fat bear week 2026 winner, backpack bear, Backpack fattest bear, Bear #910 https://www.westernstandard.news/news/centrica-signs-20-year-supply-agreement-with-bcs-ksi-lisims-lng-project/77473 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-05-20/1o7tr22w/IMG1579.jpeg Artist rendition of proposed KsI Lisims project near Prince Rupert westernstandard en 2026-09-30T20:42:50.517Z Centrica signs 20-year supply agreement with BC's Ksi Lisims LNG project News, Canadian, Energy, Business, Alberta, Lng, Lng Facility, LNG exports, LNG industry, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson, Ksi Lisims, Ksi Lisims LNG terminal, Davis Thames, Centrica, Chris O'Shea, Western LNG https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/stirling-keeping-the-peace-after-the-battle-of-little-bighorn/77423 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/0v1x4sio/IMAGE-sitting-bull-walsh-compressed.webp Sitting Bull westernstandard en 2026-09-30T20:30:00.000Z STIRLING: Keeping the peace after the Battle of Little Bighorn Opinion, Indigenous, History, Opinion, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/watch-farkas-warns-alberta-independence-could-cost-calgary-69000-jobs-keith-wilson-challenges-economic-case/77463 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-30/wtxbp1rw/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-30-2026-012052-PM.png Alberta independence advocate Keith Wilson is challenging economic warnings about separation as a new Calgary Chamber of Commerce report westernstandard en 2026-09-30T20:09:58.189Z WATCH: Farkas warns Alberta independence could cost Calgary 69,000 jobs, Keith Wilson challenges economic case Alberta, News, Watch, Yyc, City Of Calgary, Calgary Chamber Of Commerce, Alberta Independence, Alberta Sovereignty, Keith Wilson, Alberta referendum, Mayor Jeromy Farkas, Alberta Transition Council https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/updated-two-dead-after-vehicle-strikes-pedestrians-at-tsawwassen-mills/77466 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-30/fhe3lbz5/a-2.webp A vehicle struck four pedestrians in the Tsawwassen Mills parking lot Wednesday morning, killing two. westernstandard en 2026-09-30T20:03:22.540Z UPDATED: Two dead after vehicle strikes pedestrians at Tsawwassen Mills BC, News, National Day For Truth And Reconciliation, Delta, Tsawwassen, Tim Hodgson https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-proposes-1-million-fines-jail-time-for-illegal-dumping/77467 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-30/q21cezyd/Screenshot-2026-09-30-at-1.58.07-PM.webp Premier Danielle Smith on September 30, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-09-30T20:00:59.488Z UPDATED: Alberta proposes $1 million fines, jail time for illegal dumping News, Alberta, Abpoli, Danielle Smith, Mickey Amery, Abpol, Grant Hunter, illegal dumping alberta https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/carney-says-reconciliation-is-a-journey-not-a-destination/77460 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-30/9tndpwky/IMG1955.jpeg Prime Minister Mark Carney, Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack, and Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Salma Lakhani at a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event in Edmonton. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-30/8u0c4amt/IMG1968.jpeg Individuals attending a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event in Edmonton. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-30/dpezqwnp/IMG1965.JPG Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Salma Lakhani speaking at a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event in Edmonton. westernstandard en 2026-09-30T19:30:02.723Z Carney says reconciliation is a journey, not a destination Residential schools, Canada residential schools, Alberta residential schools, First Nations residential schools, Mark Carney, Salma Lakhani, Canadian politics, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Truth and reconciliation day https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/quebec-candidate-campaigns-with-topless-posters/77464 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-30/8yn36vzq/Caroline-Boisvert-for-Chambly-Elias-Makos.jpg Caroline Boisvert for Chambly westernstandard en 2026-09-30T18:54:25.819Z Quebec candidate campaigns with topless posters Quebec, topless poster, nude, nudity, Quebec election https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/morgan-reminder-kamloops-residential-school-child-burial-controversy-is-a-hoax/77457 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-30/hm5cv7ec/IMAGE-Kamloops-Indian-Residential-School-Pool.webp Kamloops Indian Residential School Pool westernstandard en 2026-09-30T18:30:00.000Z MORGAN: Reminder — Kamloops Residential School child burial controversy is a hoax Opinion, Indigenous, Kamloops Indian Residential School, Truth And Reconciliation, Opinion, Opinion Column, Orange Shirt Day, 215 unmarked graves https://www.westernstandard.news/triggered/watch-live-happy-truth-reconciliation-day-the-kamloops-child-burial-issue-is-a-hoax/77450 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-30/p1m72kxb/Side-Banner-34.jpg It's a hoax! westernstandard en 2026-09-30T17:30:00.000Z WATCH LIVE: Happy Truth & Reconciliation Day! The Kamloops child burial issue is a hoax! Triggered, Watch, Opinion, Justin Trudeau, Residential Schools, Kamloops, Truth And Reconciliation, Orange Shirt Day https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/macleod-alberta-why-vote-for-the-status-quo/77412 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/bq60inln/IMAGE-why-vote-to-remain-compressed.webp Alberta Referendum westernstandard en 2026-09-30T17:30:00.000Z MACLEOD: Alberta, why vote for the status quo? Opinion, Alberta, Independence, Opinion, Western, Opinion Column, October 19 Referendum https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-police-seize-15-guns-in-online-trafficking-sting/77459 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-30/8xzskw3t/guns.jpg Some of the guns and ammunition that were seized https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-30/trbbcz9g/guns-2.jpg Some of the guns that were seized westernstandard en 2026-09-30T17:26:49.170Z WATCH: Police seize 15 guns in online trafficking sting News, Ontario, Canadian, Watch, Crime, Firearms, Guns, Toronto, Public Safety https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-extends-100-energy-rebate-deadline-to-october-31/77458 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-22/o204w2ec/IMG0923.webp Alberta finance minister Jason Nixon and Premier Danielle Smith on September 22, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-09-30T17:11:15.398Z Alberta extends $100 energy rebate deadline to October 31 News, Alberta, Abpoli, Danielle Smith, Jason Nixon, Abpol, Alberta Energy Rebate https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/conservative-mp-scott-aitchison-confirms-resignation/77455 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-30/90xf7sn0/62606451da67f_image.png Conservative MP Scott Aitchison. westernstandard en 2026-09-30T16:49:04.298Z Conservative MP Scott Aitchison confirms resignation Pierre Poilievre, Scott Aitchison, 8 MPs resigning, Aitchison, Conseratives, CPC, MP, member of parliament https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/watch-city-of-calgary-admits-let-alberta-decide-referendum-signs-were-removed-by-mistake/77454 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-30/o1yd2g6m/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-30-2026-102656-AM.png Let Alberta Decide is raising questions about the City of Calgary’s handling of referendum campaign signs after footage appeared to show a City worker removing one of the organization’s signs. westernstandard en 2026-09-30T16:39:47.701Z WATCH: City of Calgary admits Let Alberta Decide referendum signs were 'removed by mistake' Alberta, News, Watch, Yyc, City Of Calgary, Alberta Election Act, viral on social media, Alberta referendum, Let Alberta Decide, Alberta's Voice, Referendum questions https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canada-wide-warrants-issued-for-edmonton-father-accused-of-abducting-two-children/77452 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-30/mvjlj2ib/Heading-4.webp Scot Macdermid. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-30/ccq5zyws/b.webp Lesley, 9, and George, 6. westernstandard en 2026-09-30T16:34:57.306Z Canada-wide warrants issued for Edmonton father accused of abducting two children News, Canadian, Edmonton, Alberta, Crime, Edmonton Police Service, Edmonton Police, Crime In Edmonton, Crime In Alberta, Child Abduction, Fugitive, scott macdermid https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/brulotte-truth-before-reconciliation-beyond-the-headlines-of-residential-schools/77453 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-30/7v8dfx91/IMAGE-Kamloops-Indian-Residential-School.webp Kamloops Indian Residential School westernstandard en 2026-09-30T16:30:00.000Z BRULOTTE: Truth before reconciliation — beyond the headlines of residential schools Opinion, Indigenous, Residential Schools, Truth And Reconciliation Commission, Truth And Reconciliation, Undrip, Opinion, Opinion Column, Orange Shirt Day https://www.westernstandard.news/news/israel-bound-flight-diverted-to-saudi-arabia-after-pilot-stabbed-mid-air/77447 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-30/eishftbs/Screenshot-2026-09-30-at-10.06.41-AM.png Flight, pilot stabbed, passenger westernstandard en 2026-09-30T16:27:58.205Z UPDATED: Israel-bound flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after pilot stabbed mid-air News, International, Saudi Arabia, Israel-bound flight, israel flight from dubai, Israel flight diverted to Saudi Arabia, Israel flight "terror attack", Flight FZ1073, Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu https://www.westernstandard.news/news/mixed-reaction-about-potential-destruction-of-almost-40k-residential-school-records/77445 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-10/09xyfci2/pensionnat-kamloops-residential-school.jpg Kamloops Residential School, 1930. westernstandard en 2026-09-30T16:23:15.343Z Mixed reaction about potential destruction of almost 40k residential school records News, Canadian, National Centre For Truth And Reconciliation, Indigenous Peoples In Canada, Assembly Of First Nations, Indian Residential School System, Canada’s residential schools, Independent Assessment Process https://www.westernstandard.news/news/boy-12-pleads-guilty-in-hammer-killing-of-homeless-man/77451 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-30/wrsedspd/image150.jpg Toronto police said five men were attacked within a 3 hour window https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-30/kcs5f2qh/6abc0ab42e16f.image.webp A still image from a surveillance camera of the attack westernstandard en 2026-09-30T16:20:22.132Z Boy, 12, pleads guilty in hammer killing of homeless man News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Toronto, Public Safety, Manslaughter, youth crime https://www.westernstandard.news/news/carney-draws-nobel-peace-prize-and-time-person-of-the-year-speculation-amid-trump-feud/77449 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-19/7c8gg8f2/G2rSa03WYAAaCfQ.jpg Trump and Carney pose for photo in the White House westernstandard en 2026-09-30T15:55:18.810Z Carney draws Nobel Peace Prize and Time Person of the Year speculation amid Trump feud News, Canadian, USA News, Donald Trump, Cdnpoli, Fareed Zakaria, Ursula Von Der Leyen, Mark Carney, Cdnpol, Time Magazine, Time Person Of The Year, trade war with the United States, Nobel Peace Prize, Zohran Mamdani, Kalshi, scott galloway https://www.westernstandard.news/calgary/look-up-look-waaaay-up-thats-where-calgary-property-taxes-are-headed/77434 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-03-27/n6odfri2/Pay%20Your%20Taxes.jpg Pay your tax now westernstandard en 2026-09-30T15:49:08.462Z Look up, look waaaay up; that's where Calgary property taxes are headed Calgary, News, Yyc, Calgary City Council, Yyccc, Calgary budget deliberations https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/rubenstein-the-100000-page-barrier-to-truth-and-reconciliation/77443 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-30/jnu2goyw/IMAGE-Every-Child-Matters-T-Shirt.webp Every Child Matters T-Shirt westernstandard en 2026-09-30T15:30:00.000Z RUBENSTEIN: The 100,000-page barrier to ‘Truth and Reconciliation’ Opinion, Indigenous, Truth And Reconciliation, Opinion, Opinion Column, Orange Shirt Day https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-stelco-skipped-ontario-tariff-aid-before-hamilton-layoff/77441 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-30/6xmfkcng/stelco.avif Peter Bethlenfalvy said "they weren't interested" westernstandard en 2026-09-30T14:24:56.784Z WATCH: Stelco skipped Ontario tariff aid before Hamilton layoff Watch, News, Canadian, Ontario, Doug Ford, Taxpayers, Hamilton, Mark Carney, Tariffs, Stelco https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-oil-production-hits-record-as-energy-spending-reaches-ten-year-high/77444 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/77/3774408e-69eb-11ed-8874-033fd83847d9/637bfab335c27.image.png Oil pumps westernstandard en 2026-09-30T14:17:15.240Z Alberta oil production hits record as energy spending reaches ten-year high News, Alberta, Energy, Business, Energy, Trans Mountain Pipeline, Oil And Gas, Oil, Trans Mountain, Oil And Gas Companies, Oil And Gas Development, Alberta Energy Regulator https://www.westernstandard.news/news/west-coast-oil-pipeline-designation-expected-ahead-of-alberta-independence-vote/77442 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-03/8gkdqk3a/IMG0235.webp Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith in Calgary on July 2, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-09-30T14:06:20.564Z West Coast oil pipeline designation expected ahead of Alberta independence vote News, Canadian, Alberta, Energy, Abpoli, Cdnpoli, Oil And Gas, Danielle Smith, Oil, Abpol, Mark Carney, Cdnpol, Oil Pipeline, Tim Hodgson, Building Canada Act, Major Projects Office, west coast pipeline, West Coast Oil Pipeline Project, First Nations Major Project Coalition https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/carpay-repealing-race-based-policies-is-key-to-truth-and-reconciliation/77439 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-30/eil6td33/IMAGE-Kamloops-Memorial.webp Kamloops Memorial westernstandard en 2026-09-30T13:15:00.000Z CARPAY: Repealing race-based policies is key to truth and reconciliation Opinion, Indian Act, Indigenous, Criminal, Kamloops Indian Residential School, Opinion, Gladue, Opinion Column, race-based, criminal sentencing https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ai-saving-humanity-six-ways-ai-is-helping-the-world-right-now/77370 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/l7lu4djp/6fe0f860-47b2-4e85-af36-70cba3a5d5c4-1.png Super AI robot. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-28/6ofl0ysm/8c718fb2-8c1c-4df4-aeca-ced063fcbf18.png Pituitary gland https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/cs7gdt1s/image-14.jpg da Vinci AI robot https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/0e1d7vh0/image-14.jpg Microsoft SeeingAI https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/8zbqigu9/image-14.jpg Google AI's DeepMind Aeneas & Ithaca https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/215qmng6/9988d631-4b36-4c7d-90df-710efa66c48e.png Google Alpha Genome Atlas https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/t8gee7py/709031ba-c4de-4377-88f7-c2af67d33535.png Microsoft, High-speed Assessment and Satellite Tracking for Emergencies (HASTE) westernstandard en 2026-09-30T12:00:00.000Z AI SAVING HUMANITY? Six ways AI is helping the world right now News, International, Features, Ai, Artificial Intelligence, ai 2026, da Vinci Surgical System, AI tech saving humanity, positive ai tech, AI robots, AI brain surgery, seeingAI, Microsoft ai, Google ai deepmind, Aeneas google ai, ithaca ai, Google's Alpha Genome Atlas, High-speed Assessment and Satellite Tracking for Emergencies https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/stirling-every-living-child-matters-the-overdose-epidemic-hiding-in-plain-sight/77416 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/w19c46aw/IMAGE-Every-Living-Child-Matters.webp Every Living Child Matters westernstandard en 2026-09-30T11:30:00.000Z STIRLING: Every living child matters — the overdose epidemic hiding in plain sight Opinion, Vancouver, Indigenous, Residential Schools, Overdoses, Opinion, Every Child Matters, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/families-have-problems-poilievre-calls-on-albertans-to-vote-to-remain-in-canada/77438 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-30/hxlpz29k/Screenshot-2026-09-29-at-6.35.08-PM.jpeg Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre speaking to an audience in Edmonton, calling on Albertans not to give up on Canada. westernstandard en 2026-09-30T02:05:54.896Z 'FAMILIES HAVE PROBLEMS': Poilievre calls on Albertans to vote to remain in Canada Pierre Poilievre, Poilievre, Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Alberta referendum, Canada conservatives, Conservative party of Canada, CPC, Let Alberta Decide, Stay Free Alberta, Alberta Prosperity Project, Forever Canadian https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-tom-flanagan-gets-assaulted-at-free-speech-event-at-u-of-c/77437 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/g6j16uft/Screenshot-2026-09-29-at-4.03.10-pm.png A masked individual pours water on the head of Dr. Tom Flanagan at a residential school campus discussion westernstandard en 2026-09-29T22:38:02.325Z WATCH: Tom Flanagan gets assaulted at free speech event at U of C Watch, Alberta, Calgary, News, Canadian, Freedom Of Expression, University Of Calgary, Free Speech, Residential School, Drea Humphrey, Dr. Tom Flanagan https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/rath-defends-donations-to-trudeaus-liberals-and-notleys-alberta-ndp/77400 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-28/66jg7k1o/IMG1084.jpeg Jeffrey Rath at the Stay Free Alberta petition submission event. westernstandard en 2026-09-29T21:17:07.844Z Rath defends donations to Trudeau's Liberals and Notley's Alberta NDP Alberta independence, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Alberta referendum, Jeff Rath, Jeffrey Rath, Berta Proud Dad, UCP , Canada conservatives, CPC, Canada liberals, Notley, Trudeau, Alberta NDP, Alberta politics https://www.westernstandard.news/news/tc-energy-to-nearly-double-coastal-gaslink-capacity-create-up-to-2100-construction-jobs/77436 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/rvdz60fa/coastal.webp Coastal GasLink will move ahead with an expansion expected to nearly double its natural gas capacity and employ up to 2,100 workers during peak construction, following approval of LNG Canada’s terminal expansion. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-12/sg8tbqfa/tce-francois-poirier-headshot-hi-res.webp TC Energy CEO Francois Poirier https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-01/y0i164rq/hodgson.webp Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson in Calgary on May 1, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-09-29T21:01:58.529Z TC Energy to nearly double Coastal GasLink capacity, create up to 2,100 construction jobs News, Energy, Alberta, Business, Pipelines, Pipeline, Tc Energy, Lng Canada, Lng, Coastal Gaslink, Lng Pipeline, Coastal Gaslink Project, Lng Facility, LNG exports, Francois Poirier, LNG industry, Tim Hodgson https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/trump-adviser-accuses-canada-of-election-interference/77429 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/jz4k72ed/Peter-Navarro-OFF-169 Peter Navarro westernstandard en 2026-09-29T20:40:57.577Z Trump adviser accuses Canada of election interference Trump, Peter Navarro, Navarro, Trump advisor, election interference, Canada US relations, trade war, Canadian lobbying, washington dc https://www.westernstandard.news/news/td-vice-president-sues-after-firing-over-christian-email-line/77431 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/l1rldhxl/TD-CBC.jpg TD Insurance fired Sonja Denobrega after she refused to remove a Christian line from her email signature. westernstandard en 2026-09-29T20:37:20.506Z TD vice-president sues after firing over Christian email line News, Canadian, Ontario, Ontario, Courts, Discrimination, Human Rights, Td, Religious Freedom https://www.westernstandard.news/news/saskatchewan-eyes-two-large-nuclear-reactors-first-could-open-in-2042/77433 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-18/h89eg8w4/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-18-2026-100832-AM.webp Saskatchewan is considering two large nuclear reactors in the province’s northwest as Premier Scott Moe’s government plans to meet future electricity demand. westernstandard en 2026-09-29T20:30:20.151Z Saskatchewan eyes two large nuclear reactors, first could open in 2042 News, Saskatchewan, Energy, Business, Nuclear, Saskpoli, Scott Moe, Nuclear Power, Saskpower, Nuclear Reactor, Ian Edwards, atkinsréalis, Cameco, Nuclear Plant, Tim Gitzel https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/morgan-carneys-200-billion-vanity-high-speed-train-wrecking-canadas-future/77362 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/znyfibhd/IMAGE-carney-editorial-collage.webp Mark Carney and High-Speed Rail westernstandard en 2026-09-29T20:30:00.000Z MORGAN: Carney’s $200 billion vanity high-speed train wrecking Canada’s future Opinion, Ontario, Quebec, Mark Carney, Opinion, Opinion Column, High Speed Rail, Alto high speed train https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-to-spend-64-million-on-calgarys-first-cyclotron-facility/77432 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/iur1q5r6/infra-crc-facility-3.webp Rendering of Calgary Radiopharmaceutical Centre. westernstandard en 2026-09-29T20:22:27.707Z Alberta to spend $64 million on Calgary’s first cyclotron facility News, Alberta, Calgary, Healthcare, Abpoli, Adriana Lagrange, Foothills Medical Centre, Abpol, Calgary Health Foundation, Alberta Cancer Foundation, Martin Long, Calgary Radiopharmaceutical Centre, Cyclotrons, Cancer Care Alberta, Healthcare Alberta https://www.westernstandard.news/news/free-hot-potato-evening-nova-scotia-church-hosting-maid-event/77425 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/qb7q18oc/Screenshot-2026-09-29-at-2.04.15-PM.png MAiD event St. Timothy's Anglican Church https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/uw40s7fk/Screenshot-2026-09-29-at-11.45.00-AM.png St. Timothy's & St. Paul's Anglican Church westernstandard en 2026-09-29T20:11:26.941Z 'FREE HOT POTATO EVENING': Nova Scotia church hosting MAiD event News, Canadian, Maid, Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Health, MAID Canada, nova scotia church, St. Timothy's Anglican Church, St. Timothy's Anglican Church MAiD, church MAiD event, Hatchet Lake Nova Scotia https://www.westernstandard.news/news/surrey-police-warn-high-risk-sex-offender-moving-to-city-poses-danger-to-children/77430 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/hj53v2fp/Heading-4.webp Leonard Michael Ramstead. westernstandard en 2026-09-29T20:08:18.565Z Surrey police warn high-risk sex offender moving to city poses danger to children News, BC, Crime, Surrey, Surrey Police Service, Correctional Service Of Canada, Pedophile, Child Molester, Surrey crime, crime in bc, Leonard Michael Ramstead https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-expands-collegiate-schools-with-321-million-in-funding/77428 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-14/skhnqwjs/IMG0583.webp Alberta Education and Childcare Minister Demetrios Nicolaides. westernstandard en 2026-09-29T19:45:20.956Z Alberta expands collegiate schools with $32.1 million in funding News, Alberta, Abpoli, Demetrios Nicolaides, Education, Abpol, Childcare, Alberta Schools, Budget 2026, Alberta Budget 2026 https://www.westernstandard.news/calgary/calgarys-getting-more-moxy-in-east-village/77424 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/8713hw2n/moxy-1.avif Moxy Calgary East Village https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/z582pmov/moxy-2.avif Moxy Calgary East Village westernstandard en 2026-09-29T19:19:55.953Z Calgary's getting more Moxy in East Village Calgary, News, CMLC, Tony Trutina, Calgary Municipal Land Corporation, Calgary's East Village, Marriott Hotels, Truman Developments, KateThompson, Tim Reardon https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/carney-touts-33b-lng-expansion-as-canada-building-big-again/77427 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/fj787c3f/Carney-on-X.png Mark Carney https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-12-31/uqh2anoq/Canada%20LNG%202.jpeg Canada’s first LNG export facility, the Shell-led LNG Canada project in Kitimat, British Columbia. westernstandard en 2026-09-29T19:14:48.410Z Carney touts $33B LNG expansion as Canada ‘building big again’ Mark Carney, David Eby, LNG, BC, Ottawa, Vancouver, Asia Pacific, pipeline to west https://www.westernstandard.news/news/sherwood-park-man-accused-of-using-ai-to-create-child-sexual-abuse-material/77426 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/kt6q0pk2/Screenshot%202024-01-24%20at%2010.49.39 AM.png ALERT westernstandard en 2026-09-29T19:09:48.028Z Sherwood Park man accused of using AI to create child sexual abuse material News, Alberta, Edmonton, Crime, Strathcona County, Crime In Edmonton, Internet Child Exploitation Team, Sherwood Park, Crime In Alberta, Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/exclusive-ucp-calgary-buffalo-board-passes-motion-leadership-review-motion-at-heated-meeting/77409 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-02/by4aqfss/Danielle-Smith-UCP-AGM-2025 Alberta Premier Danielle Smith gives her keynote address at the 2025 UCP AGM. westernstandard en 2026-09-29T18:56:07.427Z EXCLUSIVE: UCP Calgary-Buffalo board passes leadership review motion at 'heated' meeting Alberta politics, Danielle Smith, UCP, UCP Calgary-Buffalo, Danielle Smith leadership review, UCP leadership review, UCP SGM, Alberta government, UCP leader, Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/kenney-fildebrandt-among-speakers-set-to-debate-alberta-independence-at-calgary-conference/77410 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/8z6q6wg4/Screenshot-2026-09-29-at-11.09.27-am.png Jason Kenney and Elan Harper will debate Derek Fildebrandt and Bruce Pardy on the topic of Alberta independence at the 2026 Canada Strong and Free Conference westernstandard en 2026-09-29T18:47:54.439Z Kenney, Fildebrandt among speakers set to debate Alberta independence at Calgary conference Alberta, News, Canadian, Calgary, Derek Fildebrandt, Bruce Pardy, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, Canada Strong And Free Conference, Alberta federalism, Alberta independance, Alberta independence debate, Elan Harper https://www.westernstandard.news/news/taxpayer-group-calls-on-manitoba-government-to-curb-spending-after-277-million-budget-increase/77422 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/09/7097ab3c-5bab-11ee-9541-2312100a9b62/651191d710c2d.image.jpg Premier Wab Kinew https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-03-18/3bmn40cs/Gage-Haubrich.webp Gage Haubrich, Canadian Taxpayers Federation's Prairie director. westernstandard en 2026-09-29T18:41:35.426Z Taxpayer group calls on Manitoba government to curb spending after $277 million budget increase News, Canadian, Manitoba, Manitoba, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Government Spending, Wab Kinew, Gage Haubrich, Manitoba Politics, Fiscal Update https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/newell-the-globalist-illusion-carneys-eu-alliance-is-a-threat-to-canada/77393 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/bcs5x8sw/IMAGE-maple-leaf-marionette.webp Maple Leaf Marionette In front of European Union westernstandard en 2026-09-29T18:30:00.000Z NEWELL: The globalist illusion — Carney's EU alliance is a threat to Canada Opinion, European Union, Eu, European Commission, Ursula Von Der Leyen, Mark Carney, Opinion, Opinion Column, Globalist, EU associate member https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/lethbridge-teen-charged-with-terrorism-offences-linked-to-764-network/77417 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/75hc1d69/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-121337-PM.png A 17-year-old Lethbridge youth is facing terrorism, child sexual exploitation and animal cruelty charges in a case highlighting an emerging form of online extremism targeting young people. westernstandard en 2026-09-29T18:28:24.655Z Lethbridge teen charged with terrorism offences linked to ‘764’ network Alberta, News, Public Safety Canada, Alberta Rcmp, Terrorism, Youth Criminal Justice Act, Lethbridge, AB, 764, RCMP Supt. Matt Johnson https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-to-add-568-area-code-in-2028/77418 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/rn41wzf2/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-121111-PM.webp Albertans getting a new phone number could be assigned the 568 area code starting June 10, 2028, under a Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) decision released Tuesday. westernstandard en 2026-09-29T18:13:29.505Z Alberta to add 568 area code in 2028 News, Alberta, Alberta, Crtc, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), area code, area codes, Canadian Numbering Administrator https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/ontario-extends-child-care-deal-to-2031-fees-stay-19-a-day/77413 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/5lh15hif/hajdu.jpg Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu did not give a deadline for reaching the original $10 average. westernstandard en 2026-09-29T17:40:31.560Z Ontario extends child-care deal to 2031, fees stay $19 a day Watch, News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Doug Ford, Paul Calandra, Taxpayers, Patty Hajdu, Child Care https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/rents-in-cities-most-affected-by-tariffs-are-declining/77414 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/9a/79a4e60b-61b5-59bb-8e8f-84571409ec81/622283e9b5d07.image.jpg For rent westernstandard en 2026-09-29T17:35:04.553Z Rents in cities most-affected by tariffs are declining Canadian, News, rental rates in Canada, Trade war affecting rental rates, cities exposed to tariffs https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-why-is-the-prairie-grain-harvest-so-far-behind/77405 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/lwat5r0d/Screenshot-2026-09-29-at-11.13.37-AM.png Grain harvest, Mathieu Leduc westernstandard en 2026-09-29T17:24:57.192Z WATCH: Why is the Prairie grain harvest so far behind? News, Canadian, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Watch, Mcgill University, Canadian Prairies, grain harvest, prairie grain harvest, Mathieu Leduc, Canadian Prairies harvests https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ontario-expands-financing-as-us-bans-hit-booze-dairy-and-bikes/77406 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/p62lihp1/image144.jpg As the bans take place, Doug Ford is in Alberta working with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to sell a cross-country pipeline westernstandard en 2026-09-29T16:58:45.440Z Ontario expands financing as US bans hit booze, dairy, and bikes News, Ontario, Canadian, Donald Trump, Doug Ford, Ban, Alcohol, Motorcycles, cheese https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/breaking-judge-stays-dulf-convictions-finds-drug-trafficking-ban-unlawful/77408 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/qp9tt9o1/image.png Pre-packaged 0.1-gram boxes of heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine labeled for testing and harm reduction distributed by the Drug User Liberation Front, also known as DULF, in Vancouver. westernstandard en 2026-09-29T16:57:02.678Z Judge stays DULF convictions, finds drug trafficking ban unlawful BC, Canadian, News, Bcpoli, Bc Supreme Court, Cdsa, DULF, Justice Catherine Murray, Jeremy Kalicum, Eris Nyx, Charter challenge https://www.westernstandard.news/news/liberal-lead-grows-to-record-17-points-over-tories/77396 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/5fnr945z/Screenshot-2026-09-29-at-8.45.34-am.png Poll from Liaison Strategies showing the Liberals continuing to grow their lead over the Conservatives westernstandard en 2026-09-29T16:43:55.399Z Liberal lead grows to record 17 points over Tories News, Canadian, Polls, Cdnpoli, Cdnpol, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, Liaison Strategies, Federal polling, Canadian Polls, Canadian Liberal party, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Conservative Party Canada, Carney approval rating https://www.westernstandard.news/international/watch-massive-floods-sweep-thailand-as-millions-impacted/77398 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/7mlyicf5/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-29-2026-093219-AM.png Severe flooding across Thailand has killed at least 23 people and affected more than 2.6 million as authorities race to drain Bangkok westernstandard en 2026-09-29T15:57:21.042Z WATCH: Massive floods sweep Thailand as millions impacted International, News, Watch, Bangkok, Thailand, Thai Airways, Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok, flash flood, Thailand floods, Thailand's Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, DDPM, Bangkok Govenor Chadchart Sittipunt https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ctf-criticizes-over-19000-travel-bill-for-former-saskatchewan-senator/77404 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/kdqz4s6e/brent.webp Former Saskatchewan senator Brent Cotter. westernstandard en 2026-09-29T15:55:52.096Z CTF criticizes over $19,000 travel bill for former Saskatchewan senator News, Saskatchewan, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Senator, Gage Haubrich, Cdnpol, Senate Of Canada, brent cotter https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/bc-court-expected-to-rule-on-dulf-founders-charter-challenge-2/77401 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/qp9tt9o1/image.png Pre-packaged 0.1-gram boxes of heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine labeled for testing and harm reduction distributed by the Drug User Liberation Front, also known as DULF, in Vancouver. westernstandard en 2026-09-29T15:45:28.927Z BC court expected to rule on DULF founders' Charter challenge BC, Canadian, News, Bcpoli, David Eby, Adrian Dix, Bc Supreme Court, Mike Farnworth, Bc United, Kevin Falcon, Jennifer Whiteside, Niki Sharma, Vancouver Police Department, DULF, Justice Catherine Murray, Jeremy Kalicum, Eris Nyx, Charter challenge https://www.westernstandard.news/news/beck-calls-on-saskatchewan-government-to-make-truth-and-reconciliation-day-a-statutory-holiday/77399 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/8p1kr6sj/IMAGE-Carla-Beck-and-Scott-Moe.webp Carla Beck and Scott Moe westernstandard en 2026-09-29T15:16:34.007Z Beck calls on Saskatchewan government to make truth and reconciliation day a statutory holiday News, Saskatchewan, News, Saskatchewan, Scott Moe, Sask Party, Sask Ndp, Carla Beck, National Truth And Reconciliation Day https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canada-energy-regulator-approves-trans-mountain-pipeline-tolls-settlement/77402 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/1c/71c1580e-3613-11ee-8698-e3ec154ee737/64d27fa6153f2.image.jpg Trans Mountain’s Westridge Marine terminal in Burnaby. westernstandard en 2026-09-29T15:10:39.374Z Canada Energy Regulator approves Trans Mountain pipeline tolls settlement News, BC, Alberta, Energy, Business, Energy, Trans Mountain Pipeline, Oil And Gas, Oil, Trans Mountain, Canada Energy Regulator, Oil Pipeline, Oil Pipeline Project, Trans Mountain Expansion https://www.westernstandard.news/news/lng-canada-approves-kitimat-expansion-to-double-export-capacity/77397 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-03/2da64d24-da5c-456e-af6c-0489cc016fb4/Canada_LNG_2.jpeg Canada’s first LNG export facility, the Shell-led LNG Canada project in Kitimat, British Columbia. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/s248obv9/lngcanadaheadshotretouched-1-of-6-1.webp LNG Canada CEO Chris Cooper. westernstandard en 2026-09-29T14:55:31.326Z UPDATED: LNG Canada approves expansion as Poilievre says Carney should apologize for delays News, Canadian, BC, Energy, Business, Cdnpoli, Energy, Pierre Poilievre, Lng Canada, Lng, Coastal Gaslink, Liquified Natural Gas, Liquified Natural Gas Exports, Cdnpol, Lng Facility, Kitimat Lng Project, Strait Of Hormuz, LNG exports, Kitimat Refinery, LNG industry, Chris Cooper https://www.westernstandard.news/news/tim-hortons-franchise-operator-blames-foreign-worker-restrictions-for-insolvency/77394 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-22/5qt5ox7b/636d594ed7519_image.jpg Tim Hortons westernstandard en 2026-09-29T14:09:48.298Z Tim Hortons franchise operator blames foreign worker restrictions for insolvency News, Canadian, Canada Revenue Agency, Immigration, Temporary Foreign Worker Program, Ontario Superior Court, Tim Hortons, Temporary Foreign Worker Program In Canada, Temporary Foreign Worker, temporary foreign workers, MGB Ventures https://www.westernstandard.news/news/stelco-idles-hamilton-finishing-lines-350-steelworkers-face-layoff/77392 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/gwgxsvlm/hamilton.avif Stelco Hamilton Works production facility westernstandard en 2026-09-29T14:02:45.473Z Stelco idles Hamilton finishing lines, 350 steelworkers face layoff News, Ontario, Canadian, Ford, Ontario, Hamilton, Trump, canadian steel, Stelco https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/burton-the-necessity-of-this-bc-provincial-election/77391 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/ib5o6h0w/IMAGE-bc-election-orange-navy-eby.webp BC Election Box and David Eby westernstandard en 2026-09-29T13:39:58.688Z BURTON: The necessity of this BC provincial election Opinion, David Eby, Bc Conservatives, Bc Ndp, Opinion, Opinion Column, OneBC, BC Election 2026, 2026 BC election https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/bernardo-target-the-criminal-networks-stop-blaming-licenced-gun-owners/77390 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/mqty3n54/eNEWS-Spet-28-2026.webp Target the criminal networks westernstandard en 2026-09-29T12:56:51.320Z BERNARDO: Target the criminal networks — stop blaming licenced gun owners Opinion, Canada Border Services Agency, Organized Crime, Opinion, Deportations, Opinion Column, Criminal Networks, licenced gun owners https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/day-8-of-the-2026-bc-election-carney-comes-to-town/77389 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-29/ykj1dz3i/1790678347958.jpg Mark Carney westernstandard en 2026-09-29T12:39:49.345Z Day 8 of the 2026 BC Election: Carney comes to town BC, News, Bcpoli, David Eby, Bc Ndp, Mark Carney, City Of Vancouver, Aman Singh, Heather Maahs, Bc Green Party, Sheldon Clare, David Williams, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Lorne Doerkson, Rosalyn Bird, Macklin McCall, Kevin Acton, Dallas Brodie, BC Conservative, CentreBC, OneBC, George Chow, Anna Kindy, kristina loewen, Sharon Hartwell, Lawrence Mok, Robert Buffam, BC Election 2026, Megan Knight, Mitchell Lukoni https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ford-smith-discuss-us-trade-war-national-unity-and-pipelines-at-calgary-energy-conference/77388 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-28/s719ikgu/HTVDqWhXkAAHq2u.jpeg Doug Ford and Danielle Smith in Calgary westernstandard en 2026-09-28T23:51:05.437Z Ford, Smith discuss US trade war, national unity, and pipelines at Calgary energy conference News, Alberta, Canadian, Yyc, Abpoli, Cdnpoli, Calgary, Doug Ford, Abpol, Cdnpol, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Enserva, Canada-US trade war, Canadian pipelines, Northern Shield Energy Corridor https://www.westernstandard.news/news/smith-says-22-backing-in-latest-referendum-polls-is-still-too-high-for-my-comfort/77387 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-28/1ncctttx/Screenshot-2026-09-28-at-3.27.17-pm.png Alberta Premier Danielle Smith answers questions from reporters regarding the upcoming referendum on October 19 westernstandard en 2026-09-28T22:54:11.467Z Smith says 22% backing in latest referendum polls is 'still too high for my comfort' News, Canadian, Alberta, Abpoli, Abpol, Mark Carney, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Alberta independence survey, Alberta independance, Alberta referendum 2026, October 19 Referendum, Alberta referendem https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/woman-defends-anti-pride-crosswalk-flyer-to-alberta-human-rights-commission/77381 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2023-11/4474f1fd-95a5-41c6-a650-30b8efbca119/Screenshot_2023_11_29_151634.png Barrhead Alberta is banning Pride flags and crosswalks https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-28/t97kpet3/1000031240.jpg Benita Pedersen's anti-rainbow crosswalk flyer. westernstandard en 2026-09-28T22:45:00.922Z Woman defends anti-Pride crosswalk flyer to Alberta Human Rights Commission Benita Pedersen, Alberta Human Rights Commission, Alberta Human Rights Tribunal, Westlock, Westlock crosswalk, Westlock crosswalk flyer, Westlock pride crosswalk, Weslock rainbow crosswalk https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/day-7-of-the-2026-bc-election-campaign-tours-split-the-map/77363 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-25/er0b94pq/IMAGE-David-Eby.webp BC Premier David Eby and his wife, Cailey Lynch, speak to reporters outside Government House in Victoria on September 22 where he called an election for October 24, less than two years into his majority mandate. westernstandard en 2026-09-28T21:57:09.848Z Day 7 of the 2026 BC Election: More BC NDP candidates announce they won't seek re-election BC, News, David Eby, Ravi Kahlon, Prince Rupert, Bc Ndp, Lorne Doerkson, BC election 2024, Brenda Bailey, Dallas Brodie, BC Conservative, Lana Popham, OneBC, Warren Hamm, Amelia Boultbee, George Chow, Kelly Greene, Penticton-Summerland, BC Election 2026, Alex McMillan, Vancouver-Pont Grey