https://www.westernstandard.news/ontario/conservative-mp-matt-strauss-joins-ontario-liberals/76630 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/1d7yc0hb/image88.jpg Strauss said he was joining the Liberal Party in order to vote for Eric Lombardi for Ontario Liberal leadership. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/kptzhuj6/Screenshot-2026-09-03-at-11.11.10-AM.png Matt Strauss made this post on X announcing his membership to the Ontario Liberal Party https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/ug0n5xei/Screenshot-2026-09-03-at-11.19.35-AM.png Jenni Byrne, manager of the federal Conservative 2025 election campaign, voiced her disapproval. westernstandard en 2026-09-03T15:42:50.120Z Conservative MP Matt Strauss joins Ontario Liberals Ontario, Canadian, News, Ontario, Ontario Progressive Conservatives, Matt Strauss, Ontario Liberals, Eric Lombardi https://www.westernstandard.news/international/legendary-feminist-advocate-gloria-steinem-dead-at-92/76631 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/nwqxzbnr/gloria-steinem.jpg Gloria Steinem westernstandard en 2026-09-03T15:42:12.756Z Legendary feminist advocate Gloria Steinem dead at 92 International, News, Women's Rights, Gloria Sreinem, Feminists, Playboy Club, Presidential Medal of Freedom https://www.westernstandard.news/news/kevin-olearys-wonder-valley-data-centre-faces-more-scrutiny-over-alberta-municipalitys-approval-process/76644 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/6xfple5t/oleary.webp Kevin O'Leary. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-13/i7bi0n7c/ai.webp A map of the proposed Wonder Valley AI data centre campus. westernstandard en 2026-09-03T15:41:11.776Z Kevin O’Leary’s Wonder Valley data centre faces more scrutiny over Alberta municipality's approval process News, Alberta, Business, Energy, Danielle Smith, Artificial Intelligence, Alberta Government, Access To Information, Abpol, Grande Prairie, Municipal District Of Greenview, Kevin O'Leary, Wonder Valley, Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, AI data centres, alberta AI data centres, O'Leary Digital, Wonder Valley project, Stacey Wabick, Nigel Bankes https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/carney-announces-47-billion-deal-to-build-313-via-rail-cars-in-canada/76643 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-08-07/rd1jbzll/IMG_3899.jpeg Via Rail in London, Ontario westernstandard en 2026-09-03T15:36:35.114Z Carney announces $4.7-billion deal to build 313 VIA Rail cars in Canada Mark Carney, Via rail, Steve MacKinnon, Thunder Bay https://www.westernstandard.news/news/fort-mcmurray-man-arrested-after-naked-walk-near-sobeys-and-walmart/76637 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/08r35ow1/Screenshot-2026-09-03-at-9.08.59-AM.png Allan Libertino westernstandard en 2026-09-03T15:14:47.104Z Fort McMurray man arrested after naked walk near Sobeys and Walmart News, Alberta, Rcmp, Abpoli, Fort Mcmurray, Allan Libertino https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/alberta-appeals-court-partially-upholds-former-trustees-discipline-over-indoctrination-meme/76627 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/d4/2d440ad2-4db0-11ee-b40e-0705e543378c/64fa1dee64a91.image.png Monique LaGrange westernstandard en 2026-09-03T14:46:55.721Z Alberta appeals court partially upholds former trustee's discipline over 'indoctrination' meme Monique LaGrange, Red Deer schools, Red Deer catholic schools, Alberta free speech , Red Deer school trustee https://www.westernstandard.news/news/liberal-appointed-alberta-senator-calls-referendum-questions-truly-vile/76629 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-21/p21m60hr/Paula-Simons-copy.jpg Senator Paula Simons posing in front of a Canadian flag. westernstandard en 2026-09-03T14:14:53.114Z Liberal-appointed Alberta senator calls referendum questions ‘truly vile’ News, Canadian, Alberta, Abpoli, Cdnpoli, Referendum, Immigration, Ucp, Ableg, Senate, Paula Simons https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/macleod-october-19-albertas-last-chance/76628 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/ie7b73vc/IMAGE-MACLEOD-October-19-Albertas-Last-Chance.webp Alberta's Last Chance westernstandard en 2026-09-03T13:37:04.371Z MACLEOD: October 19 — Alberta’s last chance Opinion, Equalization, Fraser Institute, Independence, Opinion, Western, Opinion Column, October 19 Referendum https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/whissell-copying-britains-broken-social-cohesion-model-is-a-suicide-mission-for-canadian-freedom/76622 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/cgche9y2/IMAGE-WHISSELL-Copying-Britain’s-broken-‘social-cohesion’-model-is-a-suicide-mission-for-Canadian-freedom.webp Copying Britain’s broken ‘social cohesion’ model is a suicide mission for Canadian freedom westernstandard en 2026-09-03T11:30:00.000Z WHISSELL: Copying Britain’s broken ‘social cohesion’ model is a suicide mission for Canadian freedom Opinion, Hate Speech, United Kingdom, Marc Miller, Riots, Mark Carney, Opinion, Opinion Column, Tommy Robinson, Henry Nowak, Vickrum Digwa, Stephen Ogilvie, Social Cohesion, Hadi Alodid https://www.westernstandard.news/thepipeline/watch-are-canadas-conservatives-collapsing/76625 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/7e52kuie/CMS-Template-5.jpg Conservative collapse westernstandard en 2026-09-03T00:30:00.000Z WATCH: Are Canada’s Conservatives collapsing? The Pipeline, Watch, Opinion, Pierre Poilievre, Mark Carney, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, US Canada trade war, US President Donald J. Trump, Conservative Party Canada https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-flash-floods-hit-toronto-after-13b-storm-program/76626 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/gywt5aaw/image86.jpg The streets in Toronto have flooded enough to partially submerge cars in the Lower Simcoe underpass https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/q8jffvig/Screenshot-2026-09-02-at-7.28.31-PM.png One Toronto resident posted this picture of a piece of hail bigger than a golf ball https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/nd4zeorh/Screenshot-2026-09-02-at-6.51.44-PM.png Olivia Chow made this X post urging people to stay clear of hazards and to report emergencies to authorities. westernstandard en 2026-09-02T23:14:55.377Z WATCH: Flash floods hit Toronto after $1.3B storm program Watch, News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Toronto, Flooding, Infrastructure, Gta, Storm https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/findlays-chief-of-staff-resigns-amid-conservative-caucus-walkouts/76624 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/r8af4tmm/delaneyhero16x9.jpg Western Standard photo illustration. westernstandard en 2026-09-02T21:34:31.876Z Findlay’s chief of staff resigns amid Conservative caucus walkouts BC, News, Bc, Bcpoli, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Ian Paton, Scott McInnis, reann gasper, BC Conservative, The Findlay Files, Chris Delaney https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/breaking-scott-mcinnis-leaves-conservative-caucus-says-findlay-cannot-form-government/76621 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-08-22/44nvo1q5/McInnis.webp BC Conservative shadow critic for Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Scott McInnis westernstandard en 2026-09-02T21:02:29.081Z Scott McInnis leaves Conservative caucus, says Findlay cannot form government BC, News, Peter Milobar, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Ian Paton, Scott McInnis, reann gasper, BC Conservative, Chris Delaney, Donegal Wilson https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/watch-us-admiral-mocks-global-news-canada-invasion-question-what-are-my-attack-plans-for-the-martians/76615 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/tteei5ur/Screenshot-2026-09-02-at-5.32.12-PM.png Admiral dismisses reporter's question westernstandard en 2026-09-02T20:43:17.193Z WATCH: US admiral mocks Global News' Canada invasion question: ‘What are my attack plans for the Martians?’ Navy, border, military, US admiral, Invading Canada, reporter question https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/kaplan-time-to-clear-up-the-400-billion-cost-of-alberta-independence-mystery/76614 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/ynk3ky9p/IMAGE-KAPLAN-Time-to-clear-up-the-400-billion-cost-of-Alberta-independence-mystery.webp Time to clear up the 400 billion cost of Alberta independence mystery. westernstandard en 2026-09-02T20:30:00.000Z KAPLAN: Time to clear up the $400 billion cost of Alberta independence mystery Opinion, Alberta, Danielle Smith, Opinion, Western, Foi, Western Independence, Opinion Column, $400 Billion https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/alberta-ndp-call-on-smith-to-fire-cabinet-minister-over-new-identification-card-program/76618 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/oz4uzzt3/Screenshot-2026-09-02-at-2.06.50-PM.png Shadow Minister for Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Gurinder Brar speaking about Alberta's new ID card program. westernstandard en 2026-09-02T20:26:44.946Z Alberta NDP call on Smith to fire cabinet minister over new identification card program Alberta ID, Alberta drivers licence, Alberta health care card, Alberta health card, AHS card, Dale Nally, Alberta politics, AHS, Alberta registry, Danielle Smith https://www.westernstandard.news/news/waterloo-student-charged-taking-us-airport-photos-for-chinese-contact/76619 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/co7y7mk9/image-3.avif Zeng climbed a forklift in a FedEx parking lot 'to get a better angle to take pictures.' https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/idv2vyin/image-4.avif A man thought to be Zeng was caught on security camera trying to open the door of a FedEx truck https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/a78qp8c2/image-2.avif Security cameras at O'Hare airport captured images of a man, allegedy Zeng, taking photos westernstandard en 2026-09-02T20:21:19.268Z Waterloo student charged taking US airport photos for Chinese contact News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Crime, University Of Waterloo, Foreign Influence, Chinese spy https://www.westernstandard.news/news/saskatchewan-critical-minerals-mine-begins-production-after-217-million-in-federal-spending/76620 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/u1x4ll9r/Image-1-McIlvenna-Bay-Project-Saskatchewan-Canada.jpg.webp The McIlvenna Bay project. westernstandard en 2026-09-02T20:14:45.174Z Saskatchewan critical minerals mine begins production after $217 million in federal spending News, Saskatchewan, Canadian, Saskatchewan, Sask, Mining, Natural Resources Canada, Natural Resources, Saskpower, Canada Growth Fund, Buckley Belanger, Tim Hodgson, Major Projects Office, mcilvenna bay, mcilvenna bay mine, Eldorado Gold, Christian Milau https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/watch-tim-hortons-workers-caught-in-bubble-battle-at-fredericton-location/76606 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/7t4eai4t/Untitled-design-2026-09-02T130036.398.png A video appearing to show Tim Hortons employees having a bubble battle inside a Fredericton restaurant has gone viral online. westernstandard en 2026-09-02T19:46:17.288Z WATCH: Tim Hortons workers caught in bubble battle at Fredericton location Canadian, News, Watch, Tim Hortons, viral on social media, Fredericton, NB, viral video, Tim Hortons workers, Fredericton Tim Hortons https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-ontario-spends-173m-on-northern-mills-that-will-create-six-jobs/76616 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/nlr56089/trees.avif The expenditure is also meant to protect more than 320 existing forestry jobs. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/nb8ps3wk/sawmill.jpg The Gogama Sawmill has been curtailed since April westernstandard en 2026-09-02T19:34:39.327Z WATCH: Ontario spends $17.3M on northern mills that will create six jobs News, Watch, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Forestry, Canadian taxpayers, Kevin Holland, GreenFirst https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/what-the-bank-of-canadas-rate-hold-means-for-housing-and-mortgages/76617 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-03-18/q4xhhk2z/household-net-worth-med-1089x730-cmt-67dc66c5eff3a.webp Household wealth westernstandard en 2026-09-02T19:32:47.567Z What the Bank of Canada's rate hold means for housing and mortgages Canadian, News, Interest Rates, Bank Of Canada, Mortgage Rates, Housing In Canada, Jamie David, Joel Fox https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/albertas-peterson-law-begins-staged-rollout-in-regulated-professions/76612 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/5dvwfmir/BCO.48ec02d9-2bea-4cc5-8e5c-d3428951df25.jpeg An AI-generated photo of workers in regulated professions standing together in support of freedom of expression. westernstandard en 2026-09-02T19:16:02.454Z Alberta's 'Peterson law' begins staged rollout in regulated professions Peterson law, Alberta freedom of expression, Alberta regulated professions, Law Society of Alberta, Alberta lawyers, freedom of expression, Jordan Peterson, Alberta Bill 13, Alberta regulated professions neutrality act, Danielle Smith, UCP, Mickey Amery, Alberta politics https://www.westernstandard.news/news/gen-z-fuels-cd-comeback-at-calgary-record-stores-as-canadian-sales-rise/76613 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/7v6egcc7/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-2-2026-122751-PM.webp Compact discs (CDs) are making a comeback and finding a new generation of buyers and connoisseurs across Canada as teenagers and young adults turn to the once-declining format to find an affordable way to own music. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/pyzouvdw/melodiya.webp Melodiya Records. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/7g8k31p7/The_Smashing_Pumpkins___2019158213014_2019_06_07_Rock_am_Ring___0218___5DSR0503.webp The Smashing Pumpkins. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/qo0pol4x/recordland.webp Recordland Limited. westernstandard en 2026-09-02T18:37:59.642Z Gen Z fuels CD comeback at Calgary record stores as Canadian sales rise News, Canadian, Calgary, Canada, Yyc, Calgary, Cd, Music, Vinyl, Cds, Recorded Music, Albums, Gen Z, music business, record stores, compact discs, Melodiya Records, Hot Wax Records, Luminate, Recordland https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/hannaford-elbows-up-ballots-down/76569 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/zswi3et1/Mark-Carney-and-Donald-Trump-in-Hockey-Fight.webp Mark Carney and Donald Trump in Hockey Fight westernstandard en 2026-09-02T18:30:00.000Z HANNAFORD: ‘Elbows up’ diplomacy — Carney’s fake ‘trade war’ with Trump is alienating Canadian voters Opinion, Donald Trump, Byelections, Mark Carney, Tariffs, Opinion, Opinion Column, Trade War, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Collapsed trade deal, "Lake America", Three byelection results https://www.westernstandard.news/news/counter-tariffs-spiked-groceries-once-will-they-again/76603 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/ezfkk0fg/669ca438-5db5-4938-b445-2ce87cd9fe63.png grocery store, money westernstandard en 2026-09-02T17:59:30.024Z Counter-tariffs spiked groceries once — will they again? News, Canadian, The Food Professor, #cdnpoli, US Canada trade war, Canadian grocery prices, counter tariffs, Canada counter tariffs, grocery inflation https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-piccini-announces-39m-training-spend-after-ag-flags-weak-sdf-files/76609 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/e10p97du/piccini.jpg Piccini declined to release the names of projects that fell short of their targets westernstandard en 2026-09-02T17:56:50.666Z WATCH: Ontario labour minister announces $3.9M training spend after AG flags weak Skills Development Fund files News, Ontario, Watch, Canadian, Ontario, Doug Ford, David Piccini, Canadian taxpayers, Skills Development Fund https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/ethics-commissioner-finds-liberal-floor-crosser-lori-idlout-broke-conflict-rules/76611 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/wcjs9a6e/Carney.jpeg MP Lori Idlout and Prime Minister Mark Carney meeting. westernstandard en 2026-09-02T17:47:38.012Z Ethics commissioner finds Liberal floor-crosser Lori Idlout broke conflict rules Ethics, floor crossing, conflict rules, Lori Idlout, conflict of interest, Liberal MP https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/singer-jann-arden-to-headline-forever-canadian-concert/76601 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/361p8kvr/IMG1768.jpeg A screenshot from a TikTok in which Jann Arden performed "Blue Christmas." westernstandard en 2026-09-02T17:36:40.010Z Singer Jann Arden to headline Forever Canadian concert Jann Arden, Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Forever Canadian, Thomas Luakszuk, Elections Alberta, Stay Free Alberta, Alberta Prosperity Project, Let Alberta Decide, Alberta referendum https://www.westernstandard.news/calgary/three-calgary-green-line-downtown-route-options-going-to-executive-committee/76608 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-06-18/yrni49nj/Elevated-Green-Line-1.jpg Elevated Green Line over 10 Avenue in Calgary westernstandard en 2026-09-02T17:35:35.516Z Three Calgary Green Line downtown route options going to executive committee Calgary, News, Alberta, Calgary City Council, Green Line progress, Green Line route, Calgary Green Line, Green Line options https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/lutnick-says-carney-picked-us-kerfuffle-to-blunt-alberta-quebec-independence-votes/76610 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-03-03/94sqn4hc/Screenshot-2025-03-03-094832.png US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick says Canada and Mexico have done a “reasonable” job since President Donald Trump threatened 25% tariffs. westernstandard en 2026-09-02T17:33:46.398Z Lutnick says Carney picked U.S. ‘kerfuffle’ to blunt Alberta, Quebec independence votes Howard Lutnick, Canada US relations, US tariffs, Ontario, Alberta independence, Quebec independence https://www.westernstandard.news/triggered/watch-live-bring-on-those-private-surgeries/76598 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/eq5yc1ew/Side-Banner-1.jpg Why are they fighting this? westernstandard en 2026-09-02T17:30:00.000Z WATCH LIVE: Bring on those private surgeries!! Triggered, Watch, Opinion, Alberta Health Services, Alberta Health, Private Healthcare, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Alberta Bill 11 https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/iranian-ex-vps-son-won-canadian-military-contracts-during-csis-missile-probe/76607 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/7gy4faf3/9b35095439a76425b162d5bf033d1d44418331a7-1536x1024.png.avif Mohammad-Reza Ghafouri-Fard westernstandard en 2026-09-02T17:22:21.416Z Iranian ex-VP’s son won Canadian military contracts during CSIS missile probe Sal Ghafouri, Iran, IRGC, Iranian government, Canada, Iran-Canada, IRGC in Canada, missles, drones, weapons, national security, CSIS, Canadian forces https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/breaking-donegal-wilson-leaves-conservative-caucus-says-she-cannot-campaign-for-findlay/76604 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/4gaxzete/image-23.jpg Boundary-Similkameen MLA Donegal Wilson. westernstandard en 2026-09-02T17:20:14.600Z Donegal Wilson leaves Conservative caucus, says she cannot campaign for Findlay BC, News, Bcpoli, Peter Milobar, Bc Conservative Party, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Á'a:líya Warbus, Aaliya Warbus, Rosalyn Bird, BC Conservative, Apollo Chung, Donegal Wilson https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/rcmp-interviews-paton-over-alleged-paid-offer-to-vacate-seat-for-findlay/76599 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-24/74bmvpg3/B4ftK.jpg Kamloops Centre MLA Peter Milobar (left) and Delta South MLA Ian Paton speak to reporters outside the B.C. Legislature in Victoria on August 24, 2026, after Paton announced he is leaving the Conservative caucus to sit as an independent. westernstandard en 2026-09-02T16:56:14.385Z RCMP interviews Paton over alleged paid offer to vacate seat for Findlay BC, News, Rcmp, Bcpoli, Kris Clark, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Ian Paton, reann gasper, Rosalyn Bird, Lynne Block, BC Conservative https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/watch-edmontons-acro-canine-crew-awaits-agt-semifinal-fate/76600 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/egaqtk85/Untitled-design-2026-09-02T104334.712.png Edmonton's Acro Canine Crew awaits AGT semifinal fate westernstandard en 2026-09-02T16:54:37.300Z WATCH: Edmonton's Acro Canine Crew awaits AGT semifinal fate Alberta, News, Danielle Smith, AGT, America's Got Talent, Acro Canine Crew, Edmonton acro crew, Terry Crews https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-bc-driver-fined-after-witnesses-catch-her-sleeping-behind-wheel-of-tesla/76602 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/ydgeuu3l/Screenshot-2026-09-02-at-10.38.36-AM.png B.C. driver fined after witnesses catch her sleeping behind wheel of Tesla westernstandard en 2026-09-02T16:42:44.822Z WATCH: B.C. driver fined after witnesses catch her sleeping behind wheel of Tesla Watch, News, BC, Bcpoli, Tesla, Bc Highway Patrol https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/bc-ndp-says-15-billion-error-an-exaggeration-as-government-admits-it-only-missed-by-146-billion/76592 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/l5obvm00/dixebyosbornepipelinehero16x9.jpg Energy and Climate Solutions Minister Adrian Dix, Premier David Eby, and Finance Minister Josie Osborne. westernstandard en 2026-09-02T16:21:17.377Z BC NDP says $1.5 billion error an exaggeration, as government admits it only missed by $1.46 billion BC, News, Bc, Bcpoli, David Eby, Adrian Dix, Josie Osborne, Gavin Dew, Bob Mackin, Roland Willson https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ontarios-750-teacher-portal-lists-notebooks-at-triple-the-store-price/76577 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/qh6w6c0r/teacher2.jpg A four-pack of notebooks was listed at $2.51 on the portal versus 79 cents on the regular Staples site. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/idu5x4sr/calandra.avif Paul Calandra joined Doug Ford in March to say that teachers needed better access to proper tools westernstandard en 2026-09-02T16:19:07.227Z Ontario’s $750 teacher portal lists notebooks at triple the store price News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Doug Ford, Education, Staples, Canadian taxpayers https://www.westernstandard.news/news/fords-lake-ontario-sign-cost-taxpayers-25000/76587 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/w327a50q/Screenshot-2026-09-02-at-11.24.29-AM.png Ford unveiled the sign on August 29 earlier this week. westernstandard en 2026-09-02T16:17:14.960Z Ford’s Lake Ontario sign cost taxpayers $25,000 News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Doug Ford, Lake Ontario, Canadian taxpayers https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/alberta-ombudsman-reports-record-complaints-as-cases-rise-15/76584 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/p8hvhit3/Screenshot%202024-05-07%20at%209.15.16 AM.png Alberta Ombudsman Kevin Brezinski westernstandard en 2026-09-02T15:41:14.531Z Alberta ombudsman reports record complaints as cases rise 15% Alberta ombudsman, Alberta ombudsman complaints, Alberta assisted living and social services, City of Edmonton, Alberta public services, Alberta physicians https://www.westernstandard.news/international/rescuers-race-to-reach-hundreds-trapped-underground-after-nepal-floods-death-toll-spikes/76581 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/1t58iqr7/Untitled-design-2026-09-02T092902.409.png The search for survivors is entering a critical stage after catastrophic floods along the Nepal-China border killed more than 1,100 people and left nearly 4,000 others unaccounted for westernstandard en 2026-09-02T15:40:27.953Z Rescuers race to reach hundreds trapped underground after Nepal floods, death toll spikes International, News, Anita Anand, Global Affairs Canada, Search And Rescue, The Red Cross, Tibet floods, Nepal police, Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, Nepal-Tibet border, Missing hydropower workers https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/stirling-france-carney-and-the-green-cartel-the-real-culprits-behind-the-us-canada-trade-war/76589 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/z05zhmi7/Net-Zero-Alliance.webp Climate Cartel westernstandard en 2026-09-02T15:37:03.161Z STIRLING: France, Carney, and the green cartel — the real culprits behind the US-Canada ‘trade war’ Opinion, Donald Trump, France, Mark Carney, Tariffs, Opinion, Opinion Column, Trade War, cross border trade, climate cartel, Net Zero Alliance https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ucp-maintains-lead-over-ndp-in-alberta-as-smith-tops-nenshi-for-preferred-premier/76588 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-02/1nazz9f3/SmithvsNenshi.png Premier Danielle Smith and Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi standing in front of a boxing ring. westernstandard en 2026-09-02T15:27:25.045Z UCP maintains lead over NDP in Alberta as Smith tops Nenshi for preferred premier News, Alberta, Calgary, Edmonton, Abpoli, Danielle Smith, Ableg, Naheed Nenshi, Research Co. https://www.westernstandard.news/news/rm-of-weyburn-quietly-endorsed-seven-stars-wind-project-almost-a-year-before-public-announcement/76583 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/06r3abxq/rm.webp A proposed 200-megawatt wind farm was quietly endorsed by the Rural Municipality (RM) of Weyburn in southeast Saskatchewan almost as year before the project was announced publicly. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/ol01r7jz/cugnet.webp Former Councillor Dan Cugnet. westernstandard en 2026-09-02T15:22:04.764Z RM of Weyburn quietly endorsed Seven Stars Energy Project almost a year before public announcement News, Saskatchewan, Canadian, Energy, Saskatchewan, Energy, Sask, Wind Farm, Enbridge, Wind Farms, Weyburn, Wind Energy, seven stars, Rural Municipality of Weyburn https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/tumbler-ridge-survivors-join-30-new-lawsuits-against-openai/76579 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-14/7e3fujbd/IMG0770.jpeg A screenshot of Mark Carney, Pierre Poilevre, Mary Simon, David Eby, and Wendy Cocchia holding hands at the Tumbler Ridge vigil on Friday. westernstandard en 2026-09-02T15:18:43.760Z Tumbler Ridge survivors join 30 new lawsuits against OpenAI BC, News, Bc, News, Sam Altman, Tumbler Ridge, Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, Maya Gebala https://www.westernstandard.news/news/carney-dodges-questions-on-whether-he-will-lead-liberals-into-next-election/76585 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-17/wgcyzpp6/Screenshot-2026-08-17-at-12.09.18-PM.png Prime Minister Mark Carney westernstandard en 2026-09-02T15:07:40.902Z Carney dodges questions on whether he will lead Liberals into next election News, Canadian, Liberal Party, Cdnpoli, Mark Carney https://www.westernstandard.news/news/nearly-380000-immigrants-became-canadian-citizens-last-year-as-bill-c-3-pressures-loom/76582 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-03/de512081-aefc-41c9-a1df-8fff26771c86/citizenship.jpg New Canadians take the oath of citizenship in Brandon, MB, on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. westernstandard en 2026-09-02T15:01:21.501Z Nearly 380,000 immigrants became Canadian citizens last year as Bill C-3 pressures loom News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Immigrants, Department Of Immigration, Parliamentary Budget Officer, Laurent Martel https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alert-seizes-record-1-million-cash-and-12-million-in-drugs-in-calgary-bust/76580 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-06/kt6q0pk2/Screenshot%202024-01-24%20at%2010.49.39 AM.png ALERT westernstandard en 2026-09-02T14:52:32.549Z ALERT seizes record $1 million cash and $1.2 million in drugs in Calgary bust News, Alberta, Calgary, Yyc, Abpoli, Alert, Yyccc, Kerry Lu, Donald Ng https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/liberals-extend-gas-tax-break-after-poilievre-warns-of-10-cent-labour-day-hike/76578 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-05/da641947-9e80-4b57-905b-eab652087780/IMG_3261.jpeg Gas prices across Calgary vary by as much as 20 cents per litre. westernstandard en 2026-09-02T14:44:00.740Z Liberals extend gas tax break after Poilievre warns of 10-cent Labour Day hike Doug Ford, Pierre Poilievre, Gas Tax, Gas tax relief, gas tax cut, labour day, Federal gas taxes https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/bank-of-canada-holds-rate-steady-at-225/76576 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-03/e878910a-2205-4637-824e-66df3b3f273c/Screenshot_2024_03_06_084458.png Bank of Canada westernstandard en 2026-09-02T14:43:29.754Z Bank of Canada holds rate steady at 2.25% Canadian, News, Oil Prices, Canadian housing market, Bank of Canada rate, US tariffs, Canadian tariffs https://www.westernstandard.news/calgary/calgary-home-sales-slow-in-august-except-in-1-million-category/76575 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-02/cf6ty0nd/RoyalLePage-CarriageTrade-1.jpg A luxury home sale westernstandard en 2026-09-02T14:16:09.694Z Calgary home sales slow in August except in $1-million category Calgary, News, Alberta, Yyc, Yyccc, Calgary Real Estate Board, Calgary home sales, Calgary home prices, Ann-Marie Lurie https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/pinder-trump-vs-carney-two-egos-are-colliding-to-break-us-canada-relations/76570 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/gq7o2sv0/Trump-vs-Carney.webp Trump vs Carney westernstandard en 2026-09-02T11:30:00.000Z PINDER: Trump vs. Carney — two egos are colliding to break US-Canada relations Opinion, Donald Trump, Mark Carney, Tariffs, Opinion, Opinion Column, Trade War https://www.westernstandard.news/news/smith-defends-timing-of-alberta-energy-centre-rebrand-saying-its-not-related-to-independence/76574 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/wqubr0d9/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-033528-PM.webp Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said her government’s recent rebranding of the Canadian Energy Centre as the Alberta Energy Centre was not intended to signal support for the independence movement, despite the timing of the rebrand. westernstandard en 2026-09-01T21:38:15.736Z UPDATED: Smith defends timing of Alberta Energy Centre rebrand, saying it's not related to independence News, Alberta, Energy, Abpoli, Energy, Jason Kenney, Danielle Smith, Canadian Energy Centre, Abpol, Alberta Independence, Alberta independence movement, Alberta referendum 2026, alberta energy centre, energy war room, october referendum https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/ucp-considering-jail-time-and-10k-fines-for-illegal-dumping/76572 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-14/qp4fnu9m/Screenshot-2026-08-14-at-1.40.40-PM.png Chestermere, Alberta is one of the most recent sites where people have been caught dumping garbage illegally onto private farmland. westernstandard en 2026-09-01T21:32:35.798Z UCP considering jail time and $10k fines for illegal dumping Alberta politics, Alberta littering, Alberta garbage, Calagry illegal bumping, Alberta trash, Alberta illegal dumping, Danielle Smith, Edmonton illegal dumping, Edmonton lettering https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/exclusive-first-abbotsford-mission-byelection-poll-offers-mixed-results/76573 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/zujocv32/abbymissionfindlayalexishero16x9.jpg Kerry-Lynne Findlay (left) and Pam Alexis (right) are set for a high-stakes Abbotsford-Mission byelection this September. westernstandard en 2026-09-01T21:32:03.698Z EXCLUSIVE: First Abbotsford-Mission byelection poll offers mixed results BC, News, Bc Ndp, Bc Green Party, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Ian Paton, Pam Alexis, reann gasper, Rosalyn Bird, BC Conservative, CentreBC, OneBC, Randy Hawes, Lynn Block, Lakhwinder Jhaj https://www.westernstandard.news/calgary/feds-pony-up-funds-for-new-water-main-project-in-calgary/76571 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/hcu5us5q/Hogan.jpg Corey Hogan, MP for Calgary Confederation westernstandard en 2026-09-01T21:00:04.445Z Feds pony up funds for new water main project in Calgary Calgary, News, Alberta, Corey Hogen, Bearspaw feeder main, Water restrictions in Calgary, GM Michael Thompson, Build Canada Strong https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/haubrich-saskatchewan-is-wasting-its-oil-revenue-windfall-again/76568 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/s2cf37rx/Scott-Moe-Spending-Windfall-Revenue.webp Scott Moe Spending Windfall Revenue westernstandard en 2026-09-01T20:30:00.000Z HAUBRICH: Saskatchewan is wasting its oil revenue windfall, again Opinion, Saskatchewan, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Oil Revenues, Premier Scott Moe, Opinion, Opinion Column, windfall https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/smith-facing-criticism-after-first-nations-reference-removed-from-updated-alberta-day-statement/76565 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-02/dcc1fe31-168d-4679-b3cf-9f5394178e47/Screen_Shot_2024_02_27_at_5_55_39_PM.png Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she and her cabinet met with the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations to discuss mutual priorities. westernstandard en 2026-09-01T20:23:06.258Z Smith facing criticism after First Nations reference removed from updated Alberta Day statement Danielle Smith, Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Alberta First Nations, Alberta politics, First Nations, Alberta Day https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/watch-another-canadian-church-burns-this-time-in-vernon/76566 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/qej6lhh9/vernonalliancechurchfirehero16x9.jpg Flames burn through the roof of Vernon Alliance Church in Vernon on Monday. Still from circulating video. westernstandard en 2026-09-01T20:21:04.727Z WATCH: Another Canadian church burns, this time in Vernon BC, News, Bc, Arson, Marc Dalton, Vernon, Bc Rcmp, Church Fire, Kamloops Indian Band https://www.westernstandard.news/news/florida-couple-charged-with-sexually-abusing-four-children-held-in-semi-truck-for-six-years/76567 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/7mutp35q/Screenshot-2026-09-01-at-1.45.07-PM.png Keysha Monique Epps and Tamra Marshon Stewart westernstandard en 2026-09-01T19:46:44.735Z Florida couple charged with sexually abusing four children held in semi-truck for six years News, USA News, Florida, Child Abuse, Keysha Monique Epps, Tamra Marshon Stewart https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/prominent-alberta-independence-advocate-dismisses-accusations-of-belittling-fellow-leading-nationalist/76559 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-28/66jg7k1o/IMG1084.jpeg Jeffrey Rath at the Stay Free Alberta petition submission event. westernstandard en 2026-09-01T19:11:22.100Z Prominent Alberta independence advocate dismisses accusations of belittling fellow leading nationalist Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Alberta Prosperity Project, Stay Free Alberta, Let Alberta Decide, Keith Wilson, Jeffrey Rath, Jeff Rath, Alberta referendum https://www.westernstandard.news/calgary/ai-analysis-identifies-50-most-dangerous-pedestrian-intersections-in-calgary/76557 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/nmlhi28a/pedestrian-crossing.avif Pedestrian crossing https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/axfmpsoo/Screenshot-2026-09-01-at-1.06.20-PM.png Top 50 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/b0za25m8/Screenshot-2026-09-01-at-1.06.40-PM.png Top 50 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/6o8bpz08/Screenshot-2026-09-01-at-1.06.57-PM.png Top 50 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/qlqpq8iv/7.jpg Top 50 westernstandard en 2026-09-01T19:08:33.426Z AI analysis identifies 50 most dangerous pedestrian intersections in Calgary Calgary, News, Alberta, Yyc, Calgary City Council, Yyccc, pedestrian deaths in Calgary, traffic patterns in calgary, Calgary city adminstration https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/in-depth-hansard-does-not-back-claim-that-findlays-defectors-are-secret-liberals/76532 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/cwt5atw1/fotor1788252040535.jpg From left: Peter Milobar, Rosalyn Bird, Brennan Day, Teresa Wat, Á’a:líya Warbus and Bruce Banman, six of the seven Conservative MLAs who have left Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s caucus since August 14. westernstandard en 2026-09-01T19:06:19.614Z IN DEPTH: Hansard does not back claim that Findlay's defectors are ‘secret Liberals’ BC, News, Features, John Rustad, Niki Sharma, Peter Milobar, Christy Clark, Bc Liberal Party, Bruce Banman, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Raj Chouhan, Teresa Wat, Ian Paton, Trevor Halford, Brennan Day, Rosalyn Bird, Á’a:líya Warbus, BC Conservative, DRIPA, Tom Fletcher, Tara Armstromg, Tim Thielmann, Aaron Pete, Conservative Party of BC, K'omoks https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/robsontorontos-october-7-conference-exposes-canadas-counterterrorism-failure/76562 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/r45vbfg8/Al-Aqsa-Flood.webp October 7 Conference advertisement westernstandard en 2026-09-01T18:29:38.303Z ROBSON: Toronto’s October 7 conference exposes Canada’s counterterrorism failure Opinion, Israel, Terrorism, Popular Front For The Liberation Of Palestine, Opinion, Palestine, Opinion Column, Hamas, October 7, Samidoun https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/father-of-the-year-bc-boy-bitten-by-rattlesnake-his-father-picked-up-to-show-him/76558 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/1bjjqi3m/1620px-CrotalusoreganusoreganussACRAMENTO1of1-980x653-1.jpg Western Rattlesnake westernstandard en 2026-09-01T18:20:58.275Z FATHER OF THE YEAR?: BC boy bitten by rattlesnake his father picked up to show him BC, News, Canadian, British Columbia, Keremeos, Penticton, BC, Rattlesnake, Snake bite, BC Wildlife https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-calandra-flags-50000-vacation-payout-to-hamilton-school-ceo/76561 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/n9c5r9tk/image84.jpg Sheryl Robinson Petrazzini, CEO of the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, has been paid about $50,000 over three years for unused vacation time. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/c7mi6uab/Screenshot-2026-09-01-at-2.05.39-PM.png Tina Yazdani posted about the $750 classroom supply cards on X westernstandard en 2026-09-01T18:17:10.026Z WATCH: Calandra flags $50,000 vacation payout to Hamilton school CEO Watch, News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Education, Canadian taxpayers, City of Hamilton, Accountabillity https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ottawa-defends-transgender-prison-policy-despite-sexual-assault-charges-against-inmates/76560 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/1ug3dkpy/Screenshot-2026-09-01-at-11.38.13-AM.png Prison westernstandard en 2026-09-01T17:41:57.463Z Ottawa defends transgender prison policy despite sexual assault charges against inmates News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Transgender, Chris Fleury, Correctional Service Canada, $13 million project https://www.westernstandard.news/ontario/watch-ontario-awards-410-link-contract-issues-413-east-procurement/76555 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/3py8j9ag/image83.jpg Minister Sarkaria spoke on the new highway plans on Tuesday https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/nf31oyl0/hwy413.jpg An image of the highway 413 preliminary design westernstandard en 2026-09-01T17:23:14.397Z WATCH: Ontario awards 410 link contract, issues 413 east procurement Ontario, News, Canadian, Watch, Ontario, Doug Ford, Canadian taxpayers, Canadian highways https://www.westernstandard.news/news/wood-buffalo-rcmp-warn-against-vigilantism-after-fort-mcmurray-man-charged-with-sexual-interference/76556 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-06-26/dcv2jti4/RCMPP-1.webp RCMP westernstandard en 2026-09-01T17:19:30.385Z Wood Buffalo RCMP warn against vigilantism after Fort McMurray man charged with sexual interference News, Alberta, Rcmp, Abpoli, Fort Mcmurray https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/carney-tells-us-to-stop-doing-memes-after-hegseth-mocks-canadian-cadets/76554 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/rkdmeic6/HRF9VHqaYAArMFR.jpeg Army cadet and cadet instructor westernstandard en 2026-09-01T16:54:02.776Z Carney tells U.S. to ‘stop doing memes’ after Hegseth mocks Canadian cadets Pete Hegseth, Mark Carney, Memes, stop memes, US Canada relations, Air Cadets, Army Cadets, Canadian armed forces https://www.westernstandard.news/usa-news/police-shooting-of-familys-pet-donkey-heehaw-under-investigation-in-georgia/76552 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/u6gppxls/Untitled-design-2026-09-01T103729.814.png westernstandard en 2026-09-01T16:48:20.641Z Police shooting of family’s pet donkey 'HeeHaw' under investigation in Georgia USA News, News, Donkey, HeeHaw the donkey, Elsberry Riding and Farm, Cedartown Police Department, Georgia Department of Agriculture, Hannah Israel https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/line-5-still-down-a-week-after-wisconsin-truck-strike/76551 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/n8xqpy9u/Screenshot-2026-09-01-at-12.16.19-PM.png The pipeline is a major supplier of energy for Ontario https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/gnj2h7wp/Screenshot-2026-09-01-at-12.41.00-PM.png The 645-mile line runs from Superior, Wisconsin, through Michigan to Sarnia. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/9306yj78/TRANSCRIPTS_00_35_05_15_Still020.jpg Enbridge’s fact sheet says a full shutdown would cut Enbridge crude to regional refineries by about 45%. westernstandard en 2026-09-01T16:47:42.163Z Line 5 still down a week after Wisconsin truck strike Canadian, News, Ontario, Ontario, Energy, Enbridge, Sarnia, Line5 https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/nationalist-leader-dispels-doom-and-gloom-critics-of-alberta-independence/76543 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-19/82uo48kg/IMG1736.JPG Keith Wilson, Tanya Clemens westernstandard en 2026-09-01T16:47:04.838Z Nationalist leader dispels 'doom and gloom' critics of Alberta independence Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Keith Wilson, Alberta federation of labour, Alberta referendum, Stay Free Alberta, Let Alberta Decide, Alberta Prosperity Project https://www.westernstandard.news/international/ottawa-sends-10-officials-to-nepal-as-death-toll-passes-1000-30-canadians-remain-missing/76538 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/mt126oni/Untitled-design-2026-08-28T100141.879.png The death toll from devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border has risen to at least 584 people, as rescue crews continue searching for survivors and evacuating people stranded by the disaster. westernstandard en 2026-09-01T16:37:15.469Z Ottawa sends 10 officials to Nepal as death toll passes 1,000, 30 Canadians remain missing International, News, Anita Anand, Global Affairs Canada, CCTV footage, Tibet floods, Gyirong Port, Nepal police, Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/poilievre-blasts-carney-for-putting-ultimate-liberal-powerbroker-atop-invest-in-canada/76553 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/qwijvh9g/Screenshot-2026-09-01-at-8.10.57-AM.png Dominic Barton westernstandard en 2026-09-01T16:36:14.660Z Poilievre blasts Carney for putting ‘ultimate Liberal powerbroker’ atop Invest in Canada Dominic Barton, Liberal insider, Pierre Poilievre, Mark Carney, Invest in Canada, PMO, Michelle Rempel Garner https://www.westernstandard.news/news/us-conservative-commentator-warns-mass-immigration-is-straining-canadas-economy/76550 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/wbvapzdk/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-102522-AM.webp The immigration debate rages on in Canada as the country’s rapidly changing demographics have attracted attention south of the border, with American historian and conservative commentator Victor Davis Hanson warning the massive influx of migrants is placing growing pressure on the economy. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/vbbey0ow/Screenshot-2026-09-01-at-9.14.09-AM.webp Canada's foreign-born population. westernstandard en 2026-09-01T16:30:36.906Z US conservative commentator warns mass immigration is straining Canada’s economy News, Canadian, USA News, Justin Trudeau, Cdnpoli, Immigrants, Statistics Canada, Mass Immigration, Mark Carney, Cdnpol, Dominic Barton, Victor Davis Hanson, Immigration Canada, Canadian Club, immigrants coming to Canada, Mass immigration crushing Canada, Mark Wiseman, mass immigration into Canada, Remigration, White Papers Policy Institute https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-ford-says-bike-lanes-coming-off-torontos-busiest-streets/76536 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/84it7bi8/image80.jpg The Government of Ontario has begun restoring motor-vehicle lanes on Bloor Street West westernstandard en 2026-09-01T16:19:29.536Z WATCH: Ford says bike lanes coming off Toronto’s busiest streets News, Ontario, Canadian, Watch, Ontario, Doug Ford, Bike Lanes, Canadian taxpayers, gridlock https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-times-square-stabbing-victim-named-as-bank-of-america-vice-president/76549 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/62s4w6dk/VP-BOA.jpg Erin Piacenti, the woman stabbed and killed in a seemingly random attack in Times Square on Monday, was a Bank of America vice-president. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/ha3nf4q6/Screenshot-2026-09-01-at-11.41.37-AM.png Erin Piacenti had just recently celebrated her second wedding anniversary. westernstandard en 2026-09-01T15:57:15.396Z WATCH: Times Square stabbing victim named as Bank of America vice-president News, USA News, Watch, Public Safety, New York City, Violent Crime, Times Square