https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/alberta-chief-justice-dies-after-battling-cancer/76704 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-04/7agvuk3i/Khullar.png The Alberta Court of Appeal profile photo of Chief Justice Ritu Khullar. westernstandard en 2026-09-04T18:46:57.584Z Alberta Chief Justice dies after battling cancer Alberta court of appeal, Alberta chief justice, Ritu Khullar, Chief Justice Ritu Khullar https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/vancouver-police-charge-26-year-officer-in-3-million-fraud-case/76710 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-04/9xxbvfwf/dosanjhhero16x9.jpg Kalwinder “Kal” Dosanjh, a 26-year Vancouver police constable and founder of the KidsPlay Youth Foundation, at a youth program. westernstandard en 2026-09-04T18:33:30.065Z Vancouver police charge 26-year officer in $3-million fraud case BC, News, Vancouver Police, Bc Prosecution Service, Vancouver Police Department, Conservative Electors Association, Kalwinder Dosanjh, Kal Dosanjh, Sarbat Singh Kahlon, Steve Rai, Kids Play, Sandy Dosanjh https://www.westernstandard.news/calgary/proposal-to-improve-pedestrian-safety-coming-to-calgary-committee-next-week/76709 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/nmlhi28a/pedestrian-crossing.avif Pedestrian crossing westernstandard en 2026-09-04T18:32:05.889Z Proposal to improve pedestrian safety coming to Calgary committee next week Calgary, News, Alberta, Calgary City Council, Mayor Jeromy Farkas, Leading Pedestrian Intervals, pedestrian safety in Calgary, Cllr. DJ Kwlly, Ciilr. Andrew Yule https://www.westernstandard.news/news/edmonton-police-hunt-forklift-occupants-after-fatal-hit-and-run/76708 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-04/ths3kfbz/Screenshot-2026-09-04-at-12.14.30-PM.png Fork lift westernstandard en 2026-09-04T18:17:01.978Z Edmonton police hunt forklift occupants after fatal hit-and-run News, Alberta, Edmonton, Yeg, Eps, Yegcc https://www.westernstandard.news/usa-news/family-of-heehaw-takes-legal-action-after-donkeys-fatal-shooting/76701 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/u6gppxls/Untitled-design-2026-09-01T103729.814.png westernstandard en 2026-09-04T18:05:44.058Z Family of 'HeeHaw' takes legal action after donkey’s fatal shooting USA News, News, GoFundMe campaign, HeeHaw the donkey, Cedartown Police Department, Georgia Department of Agriculture, Hannah Israel, Trenton Garner https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/fired-findlay-staffer-alleges-racism-after-a-leak-captured-him-slamming-white-people/76691 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-26/83wk9maa/image-14.jpg Apollo Chung, the Conservative Party of BC director of operations dismissed Wednesday by Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay. Credit Western Standard photo illustration, from a Republican Party westernstandard en 2026-09-04T17:34:40.097Z Fired Findlay staffer alleges racism after a leak captured him slamming ‘white people’ BC, News, White People, Bc Ndp, Bc Human Rights Tribunal, Press Progress, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Premier David Eby, Jas Johal, reann gasper, Brenda Bailey, BC Conservative, Caroline Elliott, Apollo Chung, The Findlay Files, Chris Delaney https://www.westernstandard.news/ontario/smiths-falls-man-charged-in-spencerville-homicide/76696 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-04/mxiptywa/chelsea.jpg Chelsea Swinwood was found dead in a home in Spencerville on Saturday westernstandard en 2026-09-04T17:24:14.845Z Smiths Falls man charged in Spencerville homicide Ontario, Canadian, News, Ontario, Crime, Opp, Public Safety, Homicide, Smiths Falls https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/change-what-is-needed-pro-independence-group-outlines-transition-plans-aimed-at-creating-a-stable-alberta-nation/76687 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-04/zapy5xhb/BCO.4742faa3-14eb-4479-8a5b-1c9f4796bd2f.jpeg An AI photo of the Calgary skyline with the Alberta flag in the foreground and the sun rising over the mountains in an independent Alberta. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-04/l6jg18ox/ABIndependencephases.jpg A graphic of the three phases in the Alberta Transition Council's plan for Alberta independence. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-04/ydjuumsv/TransitionDashboard.jpg A graphic showing what the Alberta Transition Council believes must be accomplished before Alberta becomes an independent nation, and what can be done after. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-04/ody9swrk/IndependentABCourt.jpg A chart showing the transtion to a judicial structure in an independent Alberta. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-04/ju7n7m71/IndependentABbanking.jpg A chart showing the details about financial and monetary infrastructure that must be addressed in the Alberta independence process. westernstandard en 2026-09-04T17:23:51.260Z CHANGE WHAT IS NEEDED: Pro-independence group outlines transition plans aimed at creating a stable Alberta nation Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Alberta referendum, Let Alberta Decide, Alberta Transition Council, Keith Wilson, Alberta separation referendum, Forever Canadian, Stay Free Alberta, Alberta Prosperity Project https://www.westernstandard.news/calgary/snowbirds-to-perform-final-flight-in-ct-114-jets-at-upcoming-grey-cup-in-calgary/76690 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-04/e7gybonk/Screenshot-2026-09-04-at-9.30.50-am.png Royal Canadian Airforce Snowbirds westernstandard en 2026-09-04T17:15:53.121Z Snowbirds to perform final flight in CT-114 jets at upcoming Grey Cup in Calgary Calgary, News, Alberta, Canadian, Canadian Armed Forces, Cfl, Royal Canadian Air Force, Grey Cup, Cfl Football, Grey Cup Festival, The Snowbirds, McMahon Stdium, 113th Grey Cup, CT-114 Jets https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/watch-sask-mp-wants-ottawa-out-of-the-way-of-psilocybin-treatment-for-dying-canadians/76692 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-04/gz165w2z/image90.jpeg MP Corey Tocher interviewed by Walid Tamtam westernstandard en 2026-09-04T17:14:19.174Z WATCH: Sask MP wants Ottawa out of the way of psilocybin treatment for dying Canadians Corey Tochor, Canada, Health Canada, Psilocybin, Magic mushroom https://www.westernstandard.news/news/stank-btch-wab-kinews-explicit-rap-video-resurfaces-amid-political-double-standard-debate/76694 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-04/d7hwc89n/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-4-2026-105606-AM.webp A music video featuring Manitoba NDP Premier Wab Kinew performing a song filled with sexually explicit lyrics has resurfaced online, just days after similar material prompted Nova Scotia’s energy minister to resign his post. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-04/wq1a9k26/Screenshot-2026-09-04-at-10.35.18-AM.webp Marco MacLeod. westernstandard en 2026-09-04T17:01:30.317Z 'STANK B*TCH': Wab Kinew’s explicit rap video resurfaces amid political double-standard debate News, Canadian, Manitoba, Watch, Manitoba, Cdnpoli, Canadian Coalition For Firearms Rights, Winnipeg, Wab Kinew, Tim Houston, Cdnpol, Tracey Wilson, Hip Hop, Manitoba Politics, dead indians, hip-hop, rap music, marco macleod, Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia, brad johns https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/morgan-the-canada-west-foundation-report-fails-to-disprove-alberta-independence/76676 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-04/48e183mc/IMAGE-MORGAN-The-Canada-West-Foundation-report-fails-to-disprove-Alberta-independence.webp Alberta independence westernstandard en 2026-09-04T16:30:00.000Z MORGAN: The Canada West Foundation report fails to disprove Alberta independence Opinion, Alberta, Canada West Foundation, Opinion, Western, Western Independence, Opinion Column, transition costs https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/former-red-hot-housing-markets-cool-down-in-august/76684 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-08-27/stcxcx2k/Royal%20LePage_sold.jpg A home for sale westernstandard en 2026-09-04T16:24:54.079Z Former red hot housing markets cool down in August Canadian, News, Toronto Regional Real Estate Board, Vancouver home prices, Greater Toronto home prices, Toronto home sales, Greater Vancouver Realtors, Vancouver home sales drop, Fraser Valley home sales https://www.westernstandard.news/international/watch-two-pulled-alive-from-nepal-tunnel-nine-days-after-devastating-floods/76688 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-04/e730yam1/Untitled-design-2026-09-04T101253.848.png Two hydropower workers have been pulled alive from a debris-filled tunnel in Nepal westernstandard en 2026-09-04T16:24:16.758Z WATCH: Two pulled alive from Nepal tunnel nine days after devastating floods International, News, Watch, Search And Rescue, Tibet floods, Nepal police, Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canada-loses-42000-jobs-in-august-us-gains-162000/76683 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-04/7m4e488t/7fd9eaf4-8184-4e6a-b3ae-0c6faf717af4.png Jobs, Canada, US westernstandard en 2026-09-04T16:06:27.539Z Canada loses 42,000 jobs in August; US gains 162,000 News, Canadian, Mark Carney, Tariffs, #cdnpoli, Canada employment rate, Canada employment rate august, August job loss, Canada august job loss, Canada loses 42,000 jobs, US job gains https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-two-charged-two-still-sought-after-brampton-home-invasion-shooting/76681 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-04/sor7d15m/brampton-shooter.jpg Javaunie Thomas, 18, of Toronto was charged with attempted murder using a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of property obtained by crime. westernstandard en 2026-09-04T15:28:16.917Z WATCH: Two charged, two still sought after Brampton home invasion shooting News, Watch, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Crime, Brampton, Violence, Gun Crime, home break in https://www.westernstandard.news/usa-news/mistrial-lindsay-clancy-jury-fails-to-reach-verdict/76517 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/bow96rf3/Untitled-design-2026-08-31T130502.160.png A jury has reached a decision in the closely watched trial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy, who was accused of killing her three young children in their Duxbury home in January 2023. westernstandard en 2026-09-04T15:26:24.836Z MISTRIAL: Lindsay Clancy jury fails to reach verdict USA News, News, Watch, Lindsay Clancy, Lindsay Clancy trial, Jury deadlocked, Judge William Sullivan, Sutton, Massachusetts https://www.westernstandard.news/edmonton/august-home-sales-in-edmonton-down-from-july-and-year-over-year/76674 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-06/a2043d2d-2fda-44e7-ac66-e99412cc3f79/edmonton_GEA_real_estate_board.jpg The City of Edmonton westernstandard en 2026-09-04T15:20:24.977Z August home sales in Edmonton down from July and year-over-year Edmonton, News, Realtors Association Of Edmonton, Edmonton home prices, Edmonton home sales, Homes for sale in Edmonton, Darlene reod https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/kaplan-the-mystery-of-the-400-billion-transition-costs-estimate-for-alberta-independence-deepens/76685 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-04/nhw22lvt/IMAGE-KAPLAN-The-mystery-of-the-400-billion-transition-costs-estimate-for-Alberta-independence-deepens.webp The mystery of the 400 billion transition costs estimate for Alberta independence deepens westernstandard en 2026-09-04T15:02:47.879Z KAPLAN: The mystery of the $400 billion transition costs estimate for Alberta independence deepens Opinion, Danielle Smith, Opinion, Western, Western Independence, Opinion Column, $400 Billion, transition costs, independence costs https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ottawa-bc-launch-major-power-line-for-lng-mining-projects/76682 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-17/mmn1j63m/lbcbcbcbcbcbc.webp Premier David Eby (left) and Finance Minister Brenda Bailey westernstandard en 2026-09-04T14:59:50.035Z Ottawa, BC launch major power line for LNG, mining projects News, BC, Energy, Bcpoli, Energy, David Eby, Electricity, Electrical Grid, Lng, Cdnpol, Lng Facility, Tim Hodgson, Ksi Lisims, North Coast Transmission Line https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/no-one-charged-with-producing-fentanyl-at-largest-superlab-in-canadian-history/76669 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/g6f70rm1/file0000000071dc81fd8381eb135a18ff38.png An aerial view of the property in Falkland, B.C., where RCMP investigators dismantled what police described as the largest and most sophisticated drug superlab in Canada in October 2024. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/g6f70rm1/file0000000071dc81fd8381eb135a18ff38.png An aerial view of the property in Falkland, B.C., where RCMP investigators dismantled what police described as the largest and most sophisticated drug superlab in Canada in October 2024. westernstandard en 2026-09-04T14:53:08.949Z No one charged with producing fentanyl at ‘largest superlab’ in Canadian history BC, News, Bc, Rcmp, Donald Trump, Fentanyl, superlab, Pete Hoekstra, Assistant Commissioner David Teboul, Falkland, Gagpreet Singh Randhawa https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-ontario-wants-more-foreign-nominee-spots-after-burning-most-of-this-years-cap/76678 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-04/m9haqzfc/TRANSCRIPTS.00260115.Still023.jpg Labour Minister David Piccini said Ontario has a special need for westernstandard en 2026-09-04T14:52:13.881Z WATCH: Ontario wants more foreign nominee spots after burning most of this year’s cap News, Watch, Canadian, Ontario, Immigration, Doug Ford, Labour, Foreign Workers https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/breaking-five-former-conservative-mlas-form-new-party-still-without-a-name/76680 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 2026-09-04T14:51:47.115Z Five former Conservative MLAs form new party, still without a name BC, News, Bcpoli, Peter Milobar, Bruce Banman, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Ian Paton, Rosalyn Bird, Á’a:líya Warbus https://www.westernstandard.news/news/conservatives-launch-campaign-urging-albertans-to-reject-independence-in-october-referendum/76677 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-04/1xkbb64x/Screenshot-2026-09-04-at-8.08.41-AM.png Dane Lloyd westernstandard en 2026-09-04T14:11:48.058Z Conservatives launch campaign urging Albertans to reject independence in October referendum News, Alberta, Abpoli, Referendum, Ableg, Alberta Independence, Dane Lloyd https://www.westernstandard.news/calgary/thomas-a-202-tax-increase-was-never-on-the-books-calgary-city-hall-needs-more-transparency/76661 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/iuditja0/Calgary-City-Hall.webp Calgary City Hall westernstandard en 2026-09-04T11:30:00.000Z THOMAS: A 20.2% tax increase was never on the books — Calgary City Hall needs more transparency Calgary, Opinion, Calgary, Calgary City Council, Opinion, Opinion Column, Calgary property taxes, 20.2% property tax inxrease in Calgary, Cllr. Lando Johnston, Calgary budget discussions https://www.westernstandard.news/news/pcs-hold-hamilton-and-yorksimcoe-ndp-keeps-scarborough-in-ford-byelections/76673 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-04/0eko3tyb/vote.avif A voting sign in Scarborough westernstandard en 2026-09-04T03:03:10.292Z PCs hold Hamilton and York—Simcoe; NDP keeps Scarborough in Ford byelections News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Ndp, Byelections, Ontario Progressive Conservatives, DougFord, QueensPark https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/hannaford/hannaford-really-theyll-say-anything/76646 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/tialqa2w/CMS-Template-2026-09-03T171124.428.jpg Really, they'll say anything https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/31/8310aaa5-9a2e-58f9-9133-e24819f39249/622a37bf95dc0.image.png Vandalism at CGL construction sites. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-06-23/1pw8sblg/IMG1195.jpeg Natural gas tanker at the LNG Canada terminal near Kitimat. Gas exports generate wealth that is widely distributed. westernstandard en 2026-09-04T00:59:00.000Z HANNAFORD: Really, they'll say anything Hannaford, Opinion, Coastal Gaslink, Shannon Joseph, Activists allege corrupted air near Kitimat, Benefits to indigenous communities from economic development https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/downtown-vancouver-park-closed-to-the-public-friday-for-squamish-nation-event/76671 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/f1ukja8y/rainbowparkclosurehero16x9.jpg Closure notice at "sθəqəlxenəm ts’exwts’áxwi7" (Rainbow) Park, announcing a Squamish Nation community event closed to the general public. westernstandard en 2026-09-03T23:45:44.122Z Downtown Vancouver park closed to the public Friday for 'Squamish Nation event' BC, News, Bc, Jim Mcmurtry, Vancouver Park Board, OneBC, Squamish Nation https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canada-west-foundation-report-warns-alberta-independence-could-carry-2068-billion-startup-price-tag/76670 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-20/jsdfzk5h/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-20-2026-at-104007-AM.webp Alberta independence debate westernstandard en 2026-09-03T21:19:32.621Z Canada West Foundation report warns Alberta independence could carry $206.8 billion startup price tag News, Alberta, Abpoli, Ableg, Western, Canada West Federation, Alberta independance https://www.westernstandard.news/edmonton/breaking-edmonton-woman-whose-dogs-killed-11-year-old-sentenced-to-two-years-house-arrest/76665 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/ybfllkv2/YXAJVZBXSBEERFBIAPKQ5WEZUY.jpg.avif Crystal MacDonald pictured after the incident alongside police officers westernstandard en 2026-09-03T20:55:02.586Z Edmonton woman whose dogs killed 11-year-old sentenced to two years' house arrest Edmonton, News, Alberta, Dog Attack, Kache Grist, Edmonton crime, Crystal MacDonald, Edmonton Court of the King's Bench https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/elections-alberta-says-there-may-be-additional-scrutineers-to-balance-referendum-viewpoints/76668 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/pc8rifkx/IMG1773.jpeg A sign outside Elections Alberta's model referendum voting station. westernstandard en 2026-09-03T20:49:29.492Z Elections Alberta says there may be additional scrutineers to balance referendum viewpoints Elections Alberta, Alberta referendum, Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Alberta separation referendum, Alberta referendum scrutineers, Alberta scrutineer, Alberta politics https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/three-marineland-belugas-die-at-chicago-aquarium-within-eight-days/76667 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/v2wnk1gy/Untitled-design-2026-09-03T134058.833.png Rain the beluga whale westernstandard en 2026-09-03T20:44:52.752Z Three belugas die at Chicago aquarium within eight days, two from Marineland Canadian, News, Marineland, Shedd Aquarium, Beluga whales, Marineland beluga relocation, Peekachu the beluga, Chicago aquarium, Beethoven the beluga, Rain the beluga https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/elections-alberta-provides-update-on-albertas-referendum-unlike-any-other-ever-held-in-canada/76659 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/99jf3zrw/IMG1777.jpeg A model setup by Elections Alberta of what Alberta referendum voting stations will look like in October. westernstandard en 2026-09-03T19:51:05.935Z Elections Alberta provides update on Alberta's referendum unlike any other ever held in Canada Alberta referendum, Elections Alberta, Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Alberta separation referendum, Alberta politics https://www.westernstandard.news/news/study-finds-some-federal-departments-base-100-of-job-postings-on-dei-criteria/76658 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-10-30/fd8hudfl/Screenshot%202024-03-08%20132217.png Parliament Hill https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/em9pgy8s/Fig-4-GDI-Landmark-Study-V1-Aug-29-2026-e1788018229706-1024x520.jpg Does the Government Hire for Competence? A survey of DEI hiring practices in the Canadian government westernstandard en 2026-09-03T19:48:07.074Z Study finds some federal departments base 100% of job postings on DEI criteria News, Canadian, Dei, #cdnpoli, Aristotle Foundation, dei jobs postings, dei jobs feds, feds dei jobs, Fisheries and Oceans Canada dei, National Research Council Canada dei https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/dziadyk-buy-local-needs-a-definition-and-proof/76663 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/189e02lk/Alberta-Certified.webp Alberta Certified westernstandard en 2026-09-03T19:30:00.000Z DZIADYK: ‘Buy local’ needs a definition — and proof Opinion, Alberta, Opinion, Opinion Column, buy local, Alberta Certified, Alberta products and services, local https://www.westernstandard.news/ontario/manhunt-opp-seeks-two-ottawa-men-for-first-degree-murder-in-perth-killing/76664 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/gte9nvpi/wanted-men.jpg Joseph Madore, 34, (left) and Brayton Kennedy, 28, (right) were previously sought on second-degree murder charges. westernstandard en 2026-09-03T19:05:04.948Z MANHUNT: OPP seeks two Ottawa men for first-degree murder in Perth killing Ontario, News, Canadian, Ontario, Crime https://www.westernstandard.news/calgary/watch-farkas-responds-with-venom-to-202-tax-increase-rumor/76662 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-11-21/iovv544d/farkas-at-chamber.avif Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas westernstandard en 2026-09-03T18:56:02.276Z WATCH: Farkas responds with venom to 20.2% tax increase rumour Calgary, News, Watch, Yyc, Calgary City Council, Yyccc, Calgary City Hall, Calgary Mauor Jeromy Farkas, 20.2% tax increase https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-live-carney-to-trump-administration-stop-doing-memes-and-get-serious/76660 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/x45mckxq/CMS-Template-2026-09-03T121001.170.jpg Stop the memes westernstandard en 2026-09-03T18:30:00.000Z WATCH LIVE: Carney to Trump administration: ‘Stop doing memes’ and get serious Watch, Marty Up North, Opinion, Doug Ford, Danielle Smith, Mark Carney, Donald J Trump, US Canada trade war https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/vu-duc-geography-trumps-geopolitics-canada-cannot-play-beijing-off-washington/76656 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/np3a1ppu/IMAGE-VU-DUC-Geography-trumps-geopolitics-—-Canada-cannot-play-Beijing-off-Washington.webp Geography trumps geopolitics — Canada cannot play Beijing off Washington westernstandard en 2026-09-03T18:30:00.000Z VU DUC: Geography trumps geopolitics — Canada cannot play Beijing off Washington Opinion, Donald Trump, Washington Dc, China, Beijing, Mark Carney, Tariffs, Opinion, Opinion Column, Trade War, Canada China trade https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-fords-4014-million-mississauga-housing-cheque-rests-on-a-90000-home-claim/76655 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/f0epx3hw/ford.jpg Ford announced Thursday $400 million for the City of Mississauga through the provincial-federal Development Charge Reduction Program. westernstandard en 2026-09-03T18:29:21.755Z WATCH: Ford’s $401.4-million Mississauga housing cheque rests on a 90,000-home claim Watch, News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Housing, Doug Ford, Mississauga, Canadian taxpayers https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/watch-edmontons-acro-canine-crew-advances-to-agt-semifinals/76649 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/iwa0c98e/Untitled-design-2026-09-03T120511.438.png Edmonton’s Acro Canine Crew is officially moving on to the semifinals of America’s Got Talent. westernstandard en 2026-09-03T18:12:41.243Z WATCH: Edmonton’s Acro Canine Crew advances to AGT semifinals Alberta, News, Watch, viral on social media, AGT, America's Got Talent, Acro Canine Crew, Edmonton acro crew, Terry Crews https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/trump-warns-carney-of-political-fate-worse-than-anything-as-trade-war-deepens/76657 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/k462y96l/Screen%20Shot%202023-12-09%20at%208.21.09%20AM.png Donald Trump westernstandard en 2026-09-03T17:55:58.523Z Trump warns Carney of political fate ‘worse than anything’ as trade war deepens Donald Trump, Trade war, twitter war, truth social, Canada, Mark Carney https://www.westernstandard.news/news/bank-of-canada-unveils-new-20-bill-depicting-king-charles-iii-vimy-memorial/76650 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/khlxj5mo/Screenshot-2026-09-03-at-11.09.41-am-2.png Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem, alongside Her Excellency the Governor General Louise Arbour unveil the new $20 note depicting HM King Charles II https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/qm3htpxf/Screenshot-2026-09-03-at-11.07.01-am.png A 1935 $20 bill depicting a then eight-year-old Princess Elizabeth https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/g30x6s79/Screenshot-2026-09-03-at-11.21.03-am.png Front of the new $20 note depicting HM King Charles III https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/7a9hxju0/Screenshot-2026-09-03-at-11.22.05-am.png Reverse side of the new $20 note depicting the National Vimy Memorial westernstandard en 2026-09-03T17:47:28.546Z Bank of Canada unveils new $20 bill depicting King Charles III, Vimy Memorial News, Canadian, Bank Of Canada, Royal Canadian Mint, King Charles, Queen Elizabeth, counterfeit Canadian currency, Canadian National Vimy Memorial, Canadian currency, $20 bill https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-bans-solar-panels-from-landfills-launches-14-recycling-fee/76653 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/wirs5280/Screenshot-2026-09-03-at-11.07.28-AM.png Stacks of expired solar panels in Brooks. westernstandard en 2026-09-03T17:12:09.569Z Alberta bans solar panels from landfills, launches $14 recycling fee News, Alberta, Abpoli, Ableg, Rj Sigurdson, Solar Power, Recycling, Grant Hunter, Alberta Recycling Management Authority https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ozempic-nation-82-million-canadians-have-used-or-considered-glp-1s/76636 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/w2i0973o/default.avif Ozempic, GLP-1 westernstandard en 2026-09-03T16:49:37.164Z 'OZEMPIC NATION': 8.2 Million Canadians have used or considered GLP-1s News, Canadian, ozempic, Food Professor, Canadian healthcare system, GLP-1s, weight loss drug, type 2 diabetes drug, Canadians GLP-1, 8.2 Million Canadians have used or considered GLP-1s https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/watch-michigan-democrat-told-americans-to-move-to-canada-for-the-american-dream/76647 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/5vhlhs6e/Abdul-El-Sayed.jpeg Abdul El-Sayed westernstandard en 2026-09-03T16:49:11.396Z WATCH: Michigan Democrat told Americans to move to Canada for the ‘American dream’ Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan, Canada, American Dream, move to Canada https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/top-10-mark-carney-memes-the-internet-refuses-to-stop-making/76640 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/efb5gtll/169-Article-Ranking-Image.png Mark Carney memes the internet refuses to stop making westernstandard en 2026-09-03T16:48:43.440Z TOP 10: Mark Carney memes the internet refuses to stop making Canadian, News, Watch, Donald Trump, Mark Carney, viral on social media, viral video, Prime Minister Carney, lake america, Mark Carney memes https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-rogers-stadium-wrecked-as-gta-cleans-up-after-100-year-storm/76645 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/f4a5alv5/Screenshot-2026-09-03-at-12.24.14-PM.png Rogers Stadium suffered major damage following Wednesday's storm in the GTA https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/smuxn6en/Screenshot-2026-09-03-at-12.22.00-PM.png The damage to the stadium seems significant enough that the AC/DC Power Up Tour may need to be relocated. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/ixpxg1vg/Screenshot-2026-09-03-at-12.37.35-PM.png Doug Ford posted Thursday morning that the province is standing by and ready to help where needed. westernstandard en 2026-09-03T16:47:42.789Z WATCH: Rogers Stadium wrecked as GTA cleans up after ‘100-year storm’ Watch, Ontario, News, Canadian, Ontario, Toronto, Flooding, Infrastructure, Gta, Storm, Canadian taxpayers https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/blackett-the-law-society-of-alberta-stayed-woke-ucps-new-law-is-helping-them-hide-it/76648 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/3q4ve7up/IMAGE-BLACKETT-The-Law-Society-of-Alberta-stayed-woke-—-UCP’s-new-law-is-helping-them-hide-it.webp The Law vs Woke westernstandard en 2026-09-03T16:42:53.996Z BLACKETT: The Law Society of Alberta stayed woke — UCP’s new law is helping them hide it Opinion, Ucp, Woke, Dei, Law Society Of Alberta, Opinion, Opinion Column, Regulated Professions Neutrality Act, Peterson Law https://www.westernstandard.news/news/wainwright-farmer-baffled-after-lamb-was-brutally-butchered/76634 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/hl838yk1/Screenshot-2026-09-03-at-10.24.00-am.png Sandra Creech described the horrific scene she discovered on her typical quiet farm in Wainwright, Alberta. westernstandard en 2026-09-03T16:31:33.378Z Wainwright farmer baffled after lamb was brutally butchered News, Alberta, Canadian, Wainwright Rcmp, Wainwright, Sheep, Lamb, Alberta Farmers, Poachers, Town Of Wainwright, Lamb killed https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/watch-gunn-warns-barton-appointment-brings-crony-capitalism-to-invest-in-canada/76638 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-03/58z6gw0c/image85.jpeg Carney's insider takes over westernstandard en 2026-09-03T16:17:44.304Z WATCH: Gunn warns Barton appointment brings ‘crony capitalism’ to Invest in Canada Aaron Gunn, McKinsey Company, Dominic Barton, Invest in Canada, CEO, Ambassador Barton, Conservatives, Tories, Liberal Insider 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