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<news:title>Liberals table long-promised financial crimes agency bill with few details

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<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-ramps-up-invasive-mussel-fight-with-record-inspections-and-new-border-controls/73060</loc>
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<image:caption>Invasive mussels checkpoint</image:caption>
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<news:title>Alberta ramps up invasive mussel fight with record inspections and new border controls

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<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/burton-canadas-trillion-dollar-failure-we-didnt-lose-it-we-drove-it-away/73186</loc>
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<news:title>BURTON: Canada’s trillion-dollar failure — we didn’t lose it, we drove it away</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/in-depth-why-do-mps-cross-the-floor/72652</loc>
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<image:caption>floor crossing, Marilyn Gladu, Lori Idlout, Chris d’Entremont</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Stewart Campbell, getting hit with eggs (not actually how he looked like)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T13:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IN-DEPTH: Why do MPs cross the floor?</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/top-ten-ontarios-highest-crime-areas/73141</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-04-02/lr03yp4z/Screenshot-2025-04-02-131430.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Toronto police</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T13:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TOP TEN: Ontario’s highest crime areas  </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-to-spend-27m-on-ai-learning-kits-for-k-12-students-in-push-to-modernize-classrooms/73041</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-03/9e0zvzof/Heading.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Premier Danielle Smith has said Alberta’s energy advantage will become increasingly crucial as artificial intelligence (AI) drives soaring global demand for reliable power in the near future.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T12:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Alberta to spend $2.7m on AI learning kits for K-12 students in push to modernize classrooms

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<news:keywords>News, Alberta, Abpoli, Nate Glubish, Ableg, Ai, Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute, Rundle Academy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/morgan-canada-doesnt-need-a-sovereign-wealth-fund-it-needs-to-stop-scaring-away-investors/73147</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-01/77sq0u8z/Screenshot-2025-03-27-081047.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Money on Canadian Flag</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T11:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MORGAN: Canada doesn’t need a ‘Sovereign Wealth Fund’ — it needs to stop scaring away investors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Debt, Federal Government, Mark Carney, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Opinion, Opinion Column, Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-mp-blasts-lack-of-ombudsman-reports-on-corporate-abuses-abroad-as-ongoing-failure/73131</loc>
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<image:caption>Arnold Viersen</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T20:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Alberta MP blasts lack of ombudsman reports on corporate abuses abroad as ‘ongoing failure’

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<news:keywords>News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Canadian Labour Congress, Arnold Viersen, Sheri Meyerhoffer, Francis Scarpaleggia, Federal Court Justice Patrick Gleeson, Canadian Ombudsman for Responsible Enterprise</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/insurers-warn-auto-theft-claims-drop-in-2025-but-remain-far-above-historic-levels/73125</loc>
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<image:caption>Insurers warn auto theft claims drop in 2025 but remain far above historic levels</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T19:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Insurers warn auto theft claims drop in 2025 but remain far above historic levels

</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Canada Border Services Agency, Insurance Bureau Of Canada, Chief economist at CIBC Capital Markets, Stolen Vehicles</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canadians-split-on-carney-government-one-year-in-as-cost-of-living-dominates-concerns/73021</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-01-26/zctxg91r/Carney-Grocery-Store</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mark Carney speaking at a grocery store in Ottawa</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Canadians split on Carney government one year in as cost of living dominates concerns

</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Angus Reid Institute, Mark Carney</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/wenzel-calgarys-water-crisis-isnt-your-fault-so-why-are-you-paying-for-it/73185</loc>
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<image:caption>Sprinkler</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T17:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WENZEL: Calgary’s water crisis isn’t your fault — so why are you paying for it?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Calgary, Calgary, Water, Opinion, Opinion Column, Water Restrictions</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/air-travel-complaints-backlog-prompts-ottawa-to-overhaul-passenger-rights-system/73096</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-01/db656460-b3bd-4a7c-aacf-01adaa71be77/photos_pearson_international_airport.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A person at Toronto Pearson International Airport</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T17:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air travel complaints backlog prompts Ottawa to overhaul passenger rights system

</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Air Travel, Air Passenger Protection Regulations, Canadian Transportation Agency</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ottawa-penthouse-purchase-sparked-backlash-as-officials-warned-of-optics-amid-cost-of-living-crisis/73090</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-04-14/oyur1g4n/Heading.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tom Clark and his $8.8 million Manhattan penthouse</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T16:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ottawa penthouse purchase sparked backlash as officials warned of optics amid cost-of-living crisis

</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Department Of Foreign Affairs, Tom Clark, Manhattan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/slobodian-ai-jesus-is-here-and-its-charging-by-the-minute/73183</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-12-18/5bqxvfrk/image-7.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jesus and AI</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T15:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SLOBODIAN: AI Jesus is here, and it’s charging by the minute</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Artificial Intelligence, Opinion, Opinion Column, AI Jesus, Jesus AI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/32b-broadband-fund-behind-schedule-as-auditors-flag-delays-and-rising-costs/73020</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-02-12/2z9b70ci/IMG0424.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The CRTC a map shows the availability of broadband Internet access service at or above the target speeds of 5 megabits per second download and 1 megabits per second upload — one look quickly shows the lack of access in remote areas.</image:caption>
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<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T15:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>$3.2B broadband fund behind schedule as auditors flag delays and rising costs

</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Department Of Industry, Highspeed Broadband Internet</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/defence-contracting-chief-faces-scrutiny-over-past-ties-to-major-suppliers/73054</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-10-08/tdl4d6px/Screenshot-2025-10-08-at-8.24.50-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Douglas Guzman</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T14:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Defence contracting chief faces scrutiny over past ties to major suppliers

</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, James Bezan, Scott Anderson, Douglas Guzman</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/loy-the-falklands-war-a-retrospective-on-a-reigniting-conflict/73044</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-28/yw9idbzi/falklands-war-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A British solider 'yomping' towards Stanley during the 1982 Falklands War</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-30/7xw3tzps/efc4d259-e07e-48b1-b76b-ada9c9045374.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Flag of the Falkland Islands outside a home in the capital city of Stanley</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T13:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LOY: The Falklands War; a retrospective on a reigniting conflict</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, News, British Government, Argentina, Argentina President Javier Milei, Kier Starmer, Falkland Islands, Falklands War, British Overseas Territory</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ottawa-moves-to-ban-bitcoin-in-elections-amid-foreign-interference-concerns/73016</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-03-07/v2uzfxnp/622a0d155d12e_image.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thanks to President Trump, Bitcoin takes its place with gold and oil, as a strategic reserve</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T12:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ottawa moves to ban Bitcoin in elections amid foreign interference concerns

</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Bitcoin, Chinese Interference, Cryptocurrency, Kevin Lamoureux, Steven Mackinnon, Kelly Block</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/fletcher-bcs-indigenous-rights-tangle-keeps-getting-worse/73173</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-01/8iga1co2/komoks-treaty-dance-apr14.26.bcg.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>BC Premier David Eby and his cabinet watch dancers from the K’omoks First Nation during a ceremony to introduce their treaty with BC and Canada for ratification in the BC legislature, April 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T11:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FLETCHER: BC’s indigenous rights tangle keeps getting worse</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Bc, Indigenous, David Eby, West Coast, Opinion, Opinion Column</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/elections-alberta-institutes-updated-petition-verification-policies-due-to-concerns-over-leaked-electoral-data/73184</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-09-15/ayy1df50/ElectionVote.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Elections Canada</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T01:12:03.765Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elections Alberta institutes updated petition verification policies due to concerns over leaked electoral data</news:title>
<news:keywords>Alberta independence, Elections Alberta, The Centurion Project, Alberta voters list, Alberta seperatism, Alberta seperation, Alberta petition, Citizen Initiative Act</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/nenshi-says-alberta-independence-petition-should-undergo-meticulous-verification-following-electoral-list-breach/73181</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-10/vyul8p27/Screenshot-2026-04-10-at-1.09.33-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi and other NDP MLAs gathered to announce the For Alberta, For Canada campaign.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T23:39:42.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nenshi says Alberta independence petition should undergo meticulous verification following electoral list breach</news:title>
<news:keywords>Danielle Smith, Naheed Nenshi, Alberta independence, Stay Free Alberta, Alberta seperatism , Alberta seperation, Forever Canadian , The Centurion Project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/republican-party-of-alberta-gave-third-party-individuals-access-to-electoral-data-to-conduct-authorized-party-business/73174</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-05-12/pgqsvos8/Cam_HS1.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Republican Party of Alberta leader Cameron Davies... not quite, this time...</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T23:23:44.540Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Republican Party of Alberta gave third-party individuals access to electoral data to conduct authorized party business </news:title>
<news:keywords>Republican Party of Alberta, Cameron Davies, The Centurion Project, Alberta independence, Stay Free Alberta, Elections Alberta , Alberta electoral data, Alberta voters list, Forever Canadian</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/we-still-share-a-vision-minister-says-ottawa-alberta-aligned-as-mou-talks-enter-critical-phase/73180</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-15/t79htzmn/cbc.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>EPAC President Tristan Goodman</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T21:18:08.136Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'WE STILL SHARE A VISION': Minister says Ottawa, Alberta aligned as MOU talks enter critical phase</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Energy, Calgary, Energy, Oil And Gas, Danielle Smith, Pathways Alliance, Abpol, Mark Carney, Epac, Cdnpol, Caoec, Oil Pipeline, Oil Pipeline Project, Memorandum Of Understanding, Tristan Goodman, Tim Hodgson, Smith-Carney Memorandum of Agreement</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/eby-ndp-labels-british-columbians-as-exclusionary-and-colonial/73179</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-05-09/wte6nw42/Joffre.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Joffre Lakes Park</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-01/z213q8dm/1335.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>A page from the British Columbia government’s official Writing Style Guide lists “British Columbians, citizens” among words and phrases to avoid, recommending the more inclusive alternative “People who live in B.C.” instead.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T21:13:58.066Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eby NDP labels 'British Columbians' as exclusionary and colonial</news:title>
<news:keywords>BC, News, Indigenous, David Eby, Billboard Chris, Bc Ndp, Reconcilation, Environment Minister Tamara Davidson, Joffre Lakes Park, Iain Black</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-massive-great-white-kara-tracked-off-vancouver-island-highlights-rare-canadian-encounter/73178</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-01/9pi8wgaa/Screenshot-2026-05-01-at-2.45.05-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Great White Shark</image:caption>
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<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T20:51:49.417Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DUN, DUN DUN, DUN DUN DUN: Massive great white ‘Kara’ tracked off Vancouver Island highlights rare Canadian encounter

</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, BC, Bcpoli, Great White shark Kara</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/nenshi-demands-probe-into-elections-alberta-data-breach-calls-for-emergency-meeting/73177</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-03/9508cb06-4f2a-4658-a25f-f713bcbe80f8/naheed_nenshi.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Naheed Nenshi</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T20:39:23.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nenshi demands probe into Elections Alberta data breach, calls for emergency meeting</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Alberta, Abpoli, Ableg, Naheed Nenshi, Elections Alberta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/energy-minister-says-canada-must-diversify-oil-exports-beyond-us-as-trump-approves-bridger-pipeline/73176</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-01/y0i164rq/hodgson.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson in Calgary on May 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T20:32:06.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Energy minister says Canada must diversify oil exports beyond US, as Trump approves Bridger pipeline</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Energy, Business, Calgary, Donald Trump, Cdnpoli, Oil And Gas, Pipelines, Oil, Pipeline, Oil Exports, Epac, Cdnpol, Caoec, Tristan Goodman, Tim Hodgson, Bridger Pipeline LLC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/canadian-armed-forces-bringing-an-end-to-its-longest-domestic-mission-avalanche-control-in-the-rogers-pass/73175</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-07/f301ddcc-399d-44e5-b112-a962403048a5/Lt.General%20Jennie%20Carignan</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lt.General Jennie Carignan takes post as Chief of Defence Staff for the Canadian Armed Forces on July 18th. She is shown here while still a one-star Brigadier General visiting Ukraine in February 2019 as part of Canada's training mission Operation UNIFIER.</image:caption>
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<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T19:57:56.840Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Canadian Armed Forces bringing an end to its longest domestic mission — avalanche control in the Rogers Pass</news:title>
<news:keywords>BC, News, Bcpoli, Canadian Armed Forces, Avalanche, Avalanche Canada, Operation Palaci, cdnpoil</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/rath-claims-early-counts-from-rural-areas-show-over-80-support-for-alberta-independence/73167</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-05-12/8reh6lmv/Screenshot-2025-05-12-122709.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>An Alberta independence group unveils their proposed referendum question. Left to right, Mitch Sylvestre, Jeff Rath, LaVar Payne</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T19:00:32.865Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rath claims early counts from rural areas show over 80% support for Alberta independence </news:title>
<news:keywords>Alberta independence, Stay Free Alberta, Alberta independence petition, Jeff Rath, Alberta seperation, Alberta seperatism, Forever Canadian</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-feds-special-joint-committee-shares-concerns-on-maid-for-mental-illness/73166</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-01/j4dcp5mf/CMS-Template-2026-05-01T122839.610.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Special Joint Committee shares concerns on MAiD for mental illness</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T18:45:08.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WATCH: Feds' Special Joint Committee shares concerns on MAiD for mental illness </news:title>
<news:keywords>Watch, Canadian, News, Maid, Health Care, Special Joint Committee on MAiD, MAiD for mental illness, Dr. Ramona Coelho, MAiD for mental illness 2027, Ontario's MAiD Death Review Committee, guest Special Joint Committee on MAiD, health care canada</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/feds-311m-research-program-cuts-funding-for-universities-that-fail-to-meet-dei-requirements/73115</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-30/kpvnm7sb/image-14.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>research chair job postings</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T18:16:08.539Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Feds' $311M research program cuts funding for universities that fail to meet DEI requirements</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Ubc, Uottawa, #cdnpoli, University of Sherbrooke, Memorial University dei job positions, university research funds, professor dei job postings, dei jobs postings, edi job postings, Canada Research Chairs Program, Canada Research Chairs Program DEI requirments, Canada Research Chairs Program DEI, UBC DEI, University of Sherbrooke DEI, uOttawa dei</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/toronto-election-nominations-open-amid-crime-and-affordability-concerns/73158</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-12-04/w6ja65wf/Screenshot-2024-12-20-at-9.26.24-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T18:11:46.323Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Toronto election nominations open amid crime and affordability concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Ontario, Economy, Toronto, Public Safety, Cost Of Living, Housing Affordability, Mayor Olivia Chow, Ontario municipal election, local politics</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/record-sports-funding-touted-by-liberals-despite-historic-federal-provincial-red-ink/73170</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-01/t6p7sq6j/1000004574.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Liberal MPs Gregor Robertson and Adam van Koeverden announce a record $750-million federal investment in Canadian sports at a Vancouver-area sports field on May 1, 2026. The event came as both federal and B.C. governments face record-high deficits, with questions also raised about the future of the Vancouver Whitecaps MLS team.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T18:05:22.587Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Record sports funding touted by Liberals despite historic federal, provincial red ink</news:title>
<news:keywords>BC, Canadian, News, Deficit, Adam Van Koeverden, Sports, Canada Soccer, Liberal Party campaign committee, Gregor Robertson</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/breaking-calgary-man-charged-with-murdering-two-children/73172</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-30/vg7ahubd/Screenshot-2026-04-30-at-1.27.29-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two children found dead inside Jeep in Calgary intersection; man in custody</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T17:57:55.934Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Calgary police say man confessed to killing his two children</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Alberta, Calgary, Yyc, Abpoli, Cps, Yyccc</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/manitoba/budget-bus-company-flixbus-expanding-to-manitoba-in-push-for-fully-connected-national-bus-network/73165</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-01/ujah011g/caption.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Flixbus</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T17:48:05.199Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Budget bus company FlixBus expanding to Manitoba in push for 'fully connected' national bus network</news:title>
<news:keywords>Manitoba, News, Manitoba, Brandon, Transport, FlixBus, Bus Services, City of Winnipeg</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/cold-lake-daycare-placed-on-probation-after-safety-concerns-capacity-cut-by-98-spaces/73171</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-01/rcg5zvdi/Screenshot-2026-05-01-at-11.37.03-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Happy House Daycare (South), located at 5104 56 St.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T17:40:56.763Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cold Lake daycare placed on probation after safety concerns, capacity cut by 98 spaces

</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Alberta, Abpoli, Ableg, Cold Lake, Happy House Daycare</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/property-rights-pipelines-and-freedom-characterize-findlays-vision-for-western-canada/73168</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-12-10/z42ma5fz/KLF.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerry-Lynne Findlay</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T17:31:54.299Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Property rights, pipelines and freedom characterize Findlay's vision for Western Canada</news:title>
<news:keywords>BC, News, Bcpoli, Western Alliance, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, BC Conservative leadership race</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/hill-palacios-british-columbians-paying-for-premier-ebys-booming-government-sector/73169</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-20/capo0gzh/1000004343.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>B.C. Premier David Eby speaks to reporters outside a New Democratic Party caucus meeting in Victoria on Monday, April 20, 2026, after reading a joint statement with the First Nations Leadership Council.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T17:25:11.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HILL / PALACIOS: British Columbians paying for Premier Eby’s booming government sector</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, BC, Bc, Debt, David Eby, West Coast, Government Debt, Deficits, Opinion, Opinion Column</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/the-centurion-project-founder-refuses-western-standards-interview-request/73157</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-02-05/x7dpi2md/IMG_4896.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>David Parker and Leighton Grey at Elections Alberta</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T16:58:15.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Centurion Project founder refuses Western Standard's interview request</news:title>
<news:keywords>Alberta independence, Alberta seperation, Alberta seperatism, Alberta seperatists, Stay Free Alberta, Forever Canadian, Elections Alberta, The Centurion Project, David Parker</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/navarro-genie-carneys-manufactured-majority-is-a-constitutional-betrayal/73146</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-08/0bfa0ihc/Gladu-and-Carney</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gladu and Carney</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T16:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NAVARRO-GENIE: Carney’s manufactured majority is a constitutional betrayal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, House Of Commons, Mark Carney, Majority Government, Opinion, Opinion Column, floor crossers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/chief-justice-wagner-rejects-recusal-request-in-emergencies-act-appeal/73164</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2023-10/6fd88d85-697f-4741-a5b1-30a817357c09/IMG_1870.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Justice Richard Wagner</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T16:14:20.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chief Justice Wagner rejects recusal request in Emergencies Act appeal</news:title>
<news:keywords>richard wagner, chief justice, emergencies act, supreme court appeal, freedom convoy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/mps-call-for-annual-reporting-on-military-suicides-amid-concerns-over-conflicting-data/73160</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-07-10/r9tcqc9l/Reservists.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Canadian Armed Forces</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T15:57:25.144Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MPs call for annual reporting on military suicides amid concerns over conflicting data

</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Canadian Armed Forces, Veterans Affairs Canada, Department Of National Defence</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canadas-top-doctor-avoids-detailing-covid-19-pandemic-mistakes-as-trust-concerns-persist/73159</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-01/77aimpaj/vfvbWB.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr. Joss Reimer</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T15:39:19.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Canada’s top doctor avoids detailing COVID-19 pandemic mistakes as trust concerns persist

</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Canadian, Pandemic, Cdnpoli, Matt Strauss, COVID-19, Dr. Joss Reimer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/del-duca-enters-2026-vaughan-mayoral-race-on-tax-freeze-crime-crackdown-and-traffic-relief/73152</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-01/u7b1d4ro/Screenshot-2026-05-01-at-11.45.47-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Steven Del Duca</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T15:30:56.991Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Del Duca enters 2026 Vaughan mayoral race on tax freeze, crime crackdown and traffic relief</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Ontario, Steven Del Duca re-election 2026, Vaughan mayor election 2026, Del Duca affordability plan Vaughan, Vaughan property tax freeze 2026, Vaughan housing affordability development charges cut, Del Duca crime policy Vaughan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/mps-say-use-of-canada-strong-slogan-in-federal-ads-may-breach-rules-on-partisan-spending/73156</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-01/kctv1nia/Screenshot-2026-05-01-at-9.22.07-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Mark Carney</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T15:27:09.141Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MPs say use of ‘Canada Strong’ slogan in federal ads may breach rules on partisan spending

</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Treasury Board, Privy Council Office, Jeremy Patzer, Kelly Mccauley, Vince Gasparro, Marie-Helene Gaudreau, Canada Strong, Matthew Shea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/albertas-energy-minister-believes-proposed-bc-coast-pipeline-will-have-indigenous-backing/73155</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-14/wjyf7uei/IMG0993.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister of Energy and Minerals, Brian Jean, speaking with reporters.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T15:18:08.812Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Alberta's energy minister believes proposed BC coast pipeline will have indigenous backing </news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Alberta, Energy, Donald Trump, Abpoli, Oil And Gas, Pipelines, Danielle Smith, Oil, Trans Mountain, Pipeline, Brian Jean, Abpol, Mark Carney, Keystone Xl, Memorandum Of Understanding, Pipeline Projects, pipeline politics, Smith-Carney Memorandum of Agreement, Bridger Pipeline LLC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/conservatives-accuses-liberals-of-blocking-scrutiny-into-300m-program/73153</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-27/e94fzv2v/Dan-Mazier-at-Health-presser</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dan Mazier at HOC foyer</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T15:12:33.555Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Conservatives accuses Liberals of blocking scrutiny into $300M program</news:title>
<news:keywords>conservative MP, Dan Mazier, Health committee, PrescribeIT, Matt Strauss, $300 million</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canadas-federal-debt-tops-33000-per-person-as-budget-watchdog-warns-of-sustainability-risks/73154</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-22/633q4jso/Screenshot-2026-04-22-at-9.23.49-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Annette Ryan</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>westernstandard</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T15:05:08.781Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Canada’s federal debt tops $33,000 per person as budget watchdog warns of sustainability risks

</news:title>
<news:keywords>News, Canadian, Philip Lawrence, Cdnpoli, Debt, Jason Jacques, Annette Ryan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
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