https://www.westernstandard.news/news/high-rollers-abuse-of-airport-wheelchair-program-skyrockets/77196 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/sohbt77w/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-23-2026-024552-PM.png A recent study from the IATA shows that wheelchair usage has jumped 30% in recent years https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/wrefo0hg/Screenshot-2026-09-24-at-12.55.52-PM.png Line-up of people in wheelchairs waiting for a flight from Calgary to Frankfurt am Main. westernstandard en 2026-09-24T19:46:58.956Z HIGH ROLLERS: Abuse of airport wheelchair program skyrockets News, Canadian, Features, Airlines, Airports, Disabilities, International Air Transport Association, Canadian Airlines, People With Disabilities, High trust society, Wheelchairs, Wheelchairs at airports, IATA, Canadian airports https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/day-3-of-the-bc-election-poll-shows-ndp-only-lead-by-four-points/77289 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/9kr5l7hq/IMG-20260924-WA0008.jpg From left to right: Lorne Doerksen, John Rustad, Tracy Gray, Pavneet Singh westernstandard en 2026-09-24T19:46:19.825Z Day 3 of the BC election: Eby's Maple Ridge press conference goes less than swimmingly BC, News, Donald Trump, Bcpoli, Angus Reid, Civic Election, David Eby, John Rustad, Elections Bc, Tracy Gray, Nechako Lakes, Rob Shaw, Maple Ridge, Innovative Research, Bc Green Party, David Williams, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Lorne Doerkson, Jas Johal, Sheldon Claire, Emily Lowan, Caroline Elliott, Pavneet Singh, Brad Zubyk, BC Election 2026, Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream, Wendy Cocchia, Victoria firefighters https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/netanyahu-tells-un-walkouts-they-are-moral-cowards-after-iran-strike/77311 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/2wnlvvd9/netanyahu.jpg Netanyahu said Israel "fought like lions" westernstandard en 2026-09-24T19:31:20.321Z Netanyahu tells UN walkouts they are ‘moral cowards’ after Iran strike Watch, News, Canadian, Israel, Iran, Terrorism, Un, Antisemitism, Hamas, Israel, Jews, October 7, Benjaim Netanyahu https://www.westernstandard.news/news/breaking-bc-conservatives-lead-ndp-43-to-35-after-snap-election-call/77312 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-11-04/ndqheqd8/Eeeebyyy.webp Premier David Eby westernstandard en 2026-09-24T19:15:26.306Z BREAKING: BC Conservatives lead NDP 43% to 35% after snap election call News, BC, Bcpoli, Angus Reid, BC NDP Premier David Eby https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-video-captures-belleville-gunmans-shooting-at-sons-of-jacob-synagogue/77309 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/34ha1cfb/Screenshot-2026-09-24-at-2.48.57-PM.png The shooter is heard saying “You are going to die for the Jews,” as he fired on Const. Jeff Smith westernstandard en 2026-09-24T19:03:40.315Z WATCH: Video captures Belleville gunman’s shooting at Sons of Jacob synagogue News, Ontario, Canadian, Watch, Ontario, Shooting, Public Safety, Antisemitism, Belleville, Jewish Synagogue https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/alberta-municipalities-call-for-higher-taxes-on-derelict-non-residential-properties/77307 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/k3lvisyz/GeminiGeneratedImage71bzgk71bzgk71bz.jpg An AI generated photo of an abandoned building on a buisness road. westernstandard en 2026-09-24T18:59:13.488Z Alberta municipalities call for higher taxes on derelict non-residential properties Alberta municipalities, Alberta Municipalities conference, AB Muni, City of Edmonton, Edmonton property tax, Calgary property tax, Derelict properties, Alberta politics, Andrew Knack, Edmonton https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-live-trump-says-canada-is-destroying-itself-over-immigration/77301 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/0wr9ifk0/CMS-Template-2026-09-24T095917.396.jpg "Destroying itself" westernstandard en 2026-09-24T18:30:00.000Z WATCH LIVE: Trump says Canada is ‘destroying itself’ over immigration Watch, Marty Up North, Opinion, Immigration, David Eby, Danielle Smith, Gas Tax, United Nations, Mark Carney, Donald J Trump https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/lytle-the-maple-funds-threat-to-my-pension/77282 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/4q3vv024/IMAGE-canadian-beaver-satire.webp Canadian beaver westernstandard en 2026-09-24T18:30:00.000Z LYTLE: The Maple Fund's threat to my pension Opinion, Government Spending, Infrastructure, Canada Pension Plan, Opinion, Opinion Column, Maple Leaf Fund, government investment https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/bc-man-arrested-in-thailand-over-alleged-rape-of-british-backpacker/77305 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/rag9lhgs/Untitled-design-2026-09-24T115737.556.png Canadian man Aldo Guiovanni Ochoa Saenz arrested in Thailand over alleged rape of British backpacker https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/p1numiyu/Screenshot_2026_09_24_113842.png Aldo Guiovanni Ochoa Saenz https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/g2pws6yu/Screenshot-2026-09-24-113921.png https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/r1s317ou/Screenshot-2026-09-24-113941.png westernstandard en 2026-09-24T18:05:43.259Z BC man arrested in Thailand over alleged rape of British backpacker Canadian, News, Thailand, sexual assault case, Chiang Mai, Mae Ping Police, Aldo Guiovanni Ochoa Saenz, Chiang Mai Provincial Court, British woman https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/watch-edmontons-acro-canine-crew-makes-its-mark-in-agt-finale/77304 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/wu235jv1/Untitled-design-2026-09-23T092659.538.png Edmonton’s Acro Canine Crew has taken the stage for the final time on America’s Got Talent westernstandard en 2026-09-24T17:03:33.313Z WATCH: Edmonton’s Acro Canine Crew makes its mark in AGT finale Alberta, News, Watch, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, viral video, AGT, Acro Canine Crew, Edmonton acro crew, Terry Crews, AGT finals https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/morgan-the-independence-movement-is-here-to-stay/77256 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/21ygjy7k/IMAGE-alberta-rally-illustration.webp Alberta Rally westernstandard en 2026-09-24T16:30:00.000Z MORGAN: The independence movement is here to stay Opinion, Alberta, Independence, Opinion, Western, Western Independence, Opinion Column, October 19 Referendum, Progressive Federalists https://www.westernstandard.news/news/budget-officer-says-carney-on-track-to-miss-operating-budget-target/77303 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-15/mouslrpw/image115.jpg Mark Carney westernstandard en 2026-09-24T16:20:39.293Z Budget Officer says Carney on track to miss operating budget target News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Deficit, Franco Terrazzano, Ctf, Pbo, Mark Carney https://www.westernstandard.news/news/calgary-commercial-vehicle-inspection-pulls-majority-of-trucks-off-the-road/77302 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/crclmygg/Screenshot-2026-09-24-at-10.08.10-AM.png Calgary commercial vehicle inspection pulls majority of trucks off the road westernstandard en 2026-09-24T16:11:57.071Z Calgary commercial vehicle inspection pulls majority of trucks off the road News, Alberta, Calgary, Yyc, Abpoli, Cps, Yyccc https://www.westernstandard.news/news/four-charged-after-rcmp-bust-multimillion-dollar-calgary-contraband-tobacco-ring/77300 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/ni0nryl4/Screenshot-2026-09-24-at-10.01.45-AM.png Four charged after RCMP bust multimillion-dollar Calgary contraband tobacco ring westernstandard en 2026-09-24T16:05:46.783Z Four charged after RCMP bust multimillion-dollar Calgary contraband tobacco ring News, Alberta, Calgary, Yyc, Abpoli, Yyccc, contraband tobacco, Jonathan Patrick Roach, Brock Anthony MacQuarrie, David Shoa Guan, Jason Douglas Pereira https://www.westernstandard.news/usa-news/watch-episcopal-priest-says-jesus-was-transgender-and-transitioned-after-resurrection/77296 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/0igf5w0f/Image-Shadow-Enhancement.png A video of an Episcopal priest describing Jesus Christ as transgender and saying she believes Jesus “transitioned” after his resurrection has resurfaced online westernstandard en 2026-09-24T15:59:40.229Z WATCH: Episcopal priest says Jesus was transgender and ‘transitioned’ after resurrection USA News, News, Watch, Cathedral, Transgender, Jesus Christ, New York City, non-binary, Rev. Flourish Klink, Divine in New York City, Episcopal Diocese of New York https://www.westernstandard.news/news/fat-bear-week-2026-chunk-fights-to-reclaim-the-title/77265 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/rogf9qf2/Screenshot-2026-09-24-at-9.11.03-AM.png Chunk https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/k0kz4uiv/Screenshot-2026-09-23-at-12.32.51-PM.png Before and after, Chunk westernstandard en 2026-09-24T15:37:57.358Z FAT BEAR WEEK 2026: Chunk fights to reclaim the title News, International, USA News, US National Park Service, Fat bear week, Katmai National Park & Preserve's Brooks River, Chunk, fat bear week 2026 https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-court-approves-distribution-of-75-million-paxil-birth-defect-settlement/77288 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/01/c01b1267-1556-50c5-88c4-fd2e79bfed60/6279897183f69.image.png Former Alberta Minister of Justice Jonathan Denis westernstandard en 2026-09-24T15:36:53.029Z Alberta court approves distribution of $7.5 million Paxil birth-defect settlement News, Alberta, Canadian, Jonathan Denis, Glaxosmithkline, Court Of The Kings Bench, birth defects, Paxil settlement, Singh v. GlaxoSmithKline Inc. https://www.westernstandard.news/calgary/work-on-bearspaw-south-feeder-main-nearing-completion-water-restrictions-to-be-announced/77298 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/fdtlu40p/BFM-pipe.jpg Bearspaw south feeder main repairs in Calgary westernstandard en 2026-09-24T15:35:47.211Z Work on Bearspaw south feeder main nearing completion; water restrictions to be announced Calgary, News, City Of Calgary, Calgary water restrictions, Darren Finney, Bearspw south feeder main https://www.westernstandard.news/news/wilfully-blind-david-suzuki-says-he-misjudged-carneys-climate-priorities/77299 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-09-22/hew0eshb/david-suzuki.webp David Suzuki https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-12-19/78fyi51r/westernstandard2024-09-10dot9so1xuilbeault.avif Former Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault westernstandard en 2026-09-24T15:34:14.001Z 'WILFULLY BLIND': David Suzuki says he misjudged Carney’s climate priorities News, Canadian, Justin Trudeau, Cdnpoli, Steven Guilbeault, Danielle Smith, Climate, David Suzuki, Mark Carney, Cdnpol, Climate Activist, climate agenda, Memorandum Of Understanding, Stephen Lewis, West Coast Oil Pipeline Project https://www.westernstandard.news/news/two-toronto-officers-injured-after-fleeing-vehicle-hits-cruiser-in-etobicoke/77292 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/128coh0c/Screenshot-2026-09-24-at-11.06.59-AM.png The officers suffered non-life-threatening injuries westernstandard en 2026-09-24T15:14:09.066Z Two Toronto officers injured after fleeing vehicle hits cruiser in Etobicoke News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Crime, Toronto, Public Safety, Police https://www.westernstandard.news/news/toronto-civil-servants-seek-to-replace-term-public-servant-over-slavery-connotations/77287 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/jdhgkxim/Screenshot-2026-09-24-at-8.47.28-AM.png James Best, right, in hostorical photograph westernstandard en 2026-09-24T14:50:09.123Z Toronto civil servants seek to replace term ‘public servant’ over slavery connotations News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Public Service Alliance Of Canada, Public Servants, James Best, Toronto Racialized Members Committee, Civil Service Federation of Canada https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/bc-conservative-board-says-doerkson-stays-leader-if-the-party-wins/77278 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/3u9u10fk/doerksonhero16x9.jpg Conservative Party of BC interim leader Lorne Doerksen westernstandard en 2026-09-24T14:42:49.806Z BC Conservative board says Doerkson stays leader if the party wins BC, News, Constitution, Bryan Breguet, Angelo Isidorou, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, John Rusted, Lorne Doerkson, Trevor Halford, BC Conservative, Claire Rattée https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/brulotte-truth-duty-and-the-arbour-report-where-the-military-review-went-wrong/77286 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/2sjmncp9/IMAGE-Royal-Military-College.webp Royal Military College cadets westernstandard en 2026-09-24T14:30:00.000Z BRULOTTE: Truth, duty, and the Arbour Report — where the military review went wrong Opinion, Canadian Armed Forces, Military, Caf, Opinion, Royal Military College, Opinion Column, Arbour Report https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/carney-says-ottawa-has-studied-risk-of-us-invasion/77285 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-24/jgwo3wuo/Mark-Carney Prime Minister Mark Carney attends the 81st UNGA westernstandard en 2026-09-24T14:16:26.617Z Carney says Ottawa has studied risk of US invasion US invasion, US invading Canada, Canada, national defence, Mark Carney, Carney interview, NYT Interviews Carney, New York Times https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/wagner-barack-obama-the-real-american-interference-behind-albertas-independence-movement/77260 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/r6da9qgc/IMAGE-Obama-Alberta.webp Barack Obama and Western Independence westernstandard en 2026-09-24T13:30:00.000Z WAGNER: Barack Obama — the real American interference behind Alberta's independence movement Opinion, Justin Trudeau, Alberta, Barack Obama, Opinion, Albertan Independence, Western, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/macleod-fortress-america-leaves-ottawa-behind-alberta-must-align-directly-with-washington/77234 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/vyhmxhg6/IMAGE-Fortress-America.webp Donald Trump, Danielle Smith, and Mark Carney westernstandard en 2026-09-24T11:30:00.000Z MACLEOD: Fortress America leaves Ottawa behind — Alberta must align directly with Washington Opinion, Ottawa, Alberta, Usa, Security, Opinion, Western, Western Independence, Opinion Column, Fortress America https://www.westernstandard.news/thepipeline/watch-did-david-eby-call-the-election-too-soon/77277 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/orfn64d6/CMS-Template-2026-09-23T150625.926.jpg BC snap election, big mistake? westernstandard en 2026-09-24T00:30:00.000Z WATCH: Did David Eby call the election too soon? The Pipeline, Watch, Opinion, Donald Trump, David Eby, British Columbia, early election https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/alberta-municipalities-president-says-local-governments-do-not-have-a-transparency-problem/77271 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/n7alj3hy/IMG1911.jpeg Association of Alberta Municipalities President Dylan Bressey speaking to reporters. westernstandard en 2026-09-23T22:56:38.284Z Alberta municipalities president says local governments do not have a transparency problem Alberta minicipalities, AB muni, AB muni convention, Calgary city council, Landon Johnson, Alberta politics, Alberta government, Danielle Smith, Alberta municipal government, Calgary government, edmonton government, local government https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/alberta-independence-could-deliver-22b-to-32b-annual-surplus-report-says/77281 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-04/q3xnm96c/IMG1704.JPG Alberta independence supporters gathered at the APP's rally at the Alberta Legislature Building. westernstandard en 2026-09-23T22:38:49.364Z Alberta independence could deliver $22B to $32B annual surplus, report says Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Alberta referendum, Let Alberta Decide, Alberta transition council, Stay Free Alberta, Alberta Prosperity Project https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/alberta-independence-transition-would-cost-5-billion-report-estimates/77280 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. westernstandard en 2026-09-23T22:30:02.132Z Alberta independence transition would cost $5B, report estimates Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Alberta referendum, Let Alberta Decide, Alberta transition council, Keith Wilson, Stay Free Alberta, Alberta Prosperity Project, Alberta politics https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/four-bc-ndp-cabinet-ministers-announce-they-will-not-run-again/77275 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/bx2bfagv/fotor1790196005376-1.jpg From left to right: Lana Popham, Kelly Greene, Ravi Kahlon, Brenda Bailey. westernstandard en 2026-09-23T20:47:02.331Z Four BC NDP cabinet ministers announce they will not run again BC, News, Bcpoli, David Eby, Ravi Kahlon, Bc Ndp, Elections Bc, Saanich, Snap Election, Lorne Doerkson, Brenda Bailey, Lana Popham, Saanich South, tilbury LNG, Kelly Greene, Richmond-Steveston, Delta North, Vancouver-South Granville https://www.westernstandard.news/news/kenneth-law-sentencing-opens-as-families-face-seller-of-suicide-kits/77273 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/z2zbm850/Sequence-03.00010723.Still006.jpg Kenneth Law westernstandard en 2026-09-23T20:37:30.751Z Kenneth Law sentencing opens as families face seller of suicide kits News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Crime, Suicide, Court, Public Safety, Kenneth Law https://www.westernstandard.news/news/manhunt-murder-charge-laid-after-lloydminster-shooting-suspect-remains-at-large/77274 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/8901t5xw/Screenshot-2026-09-23-at-2.27.33-PM.png Randy Lysohirka westernstandard en 2026-09-23T20:36:47.291Z MANHUNT: Murder charge laid after Lloydminster shooting, suspect remains at large News, Alberta, Rcmp, Abpoli, Lloydminster, Randy Lysohirka, Nolan Whitestone https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/eyre-a-delegates-take-on-the-alberta-and-the-west-assembly-conference/77216 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-22/m77959ch/IMAGE-alberta-crossroads.webp Alberta at a crossroads westernstandard en 2026-09-23T20:30:00.000Z EYRE: A delegate’s take on the ‘Alberta and the West Assembly’ conference Opinion, Bruce Pardy, Opinion, Western, Canada Strong And Free, Western Independence, Opinion Column, Alberta and the West Conference https://www.westernstandard.news/news/hockey-night-in-canada-set-to-be-new-home-of-womens-hockey/77267 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/l8fv51ci/default.avif Hockey Night in Canada westernstandard en 2026-09-23T19:18:03.901Z Hockey Night in Canada set to be new home of women's hockey News, Canadian, Cbc, Nhl, Hockey Night In Canada, PWHL, Hockey Night in Canada leaving CBC, rogers sportsnet, Professional Women’s Hockey League https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/rubio-says-trump-invited-putin-to-attend-g20-in-miami/77270 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/l2zzlllr/president-trump-at-the-g20-48144047611-67cb18bca806a.webp Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump at the G20 westernstandard en 2026-09-23T19:10:39.571Z Rubio says Trump invited Putin to attend G20 in Miami Vladimir Putin, Rubio, Secretary Rubio, Putin, Trump, Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, Russia, G20, Miami, Putin invited, Trump invites Putin https://www.westernstandard.news/news/court-tells-ontario-to-revisit-denial-of-us-cancer-treatment/77268 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/3ayqx750/Sequence-03.00070920.Still005.jpg Alex Shved westernstandard en 2026-09-23T19:04:11.066Z Court tells Ontario to revisit denial of US cancer treatment News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Healthcare, Doug Ford, Cancer, OHIP https://www.westernstandard.news/news/moe-touts-saskatchewans-potash-supply-after-trumps-belarus-debacle/77269 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/s4tvwzqp/Screenshot-2026-09-23-at-12.49.28-PM.webp Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe. westernstandard en 2026-09-23T19:01:20.605Z Moe touts Saskatchewan's potash supply after Trump's Belarus debacle News, Canadian, Saskatchewan, Energy, Cbc, Donald Trump, Cdnpoli, Saskpoli, Scott Moe, Russia, Belarus, Potash, Canpotex, Cdnpol, Port Of Churchill, USA Politics, Saskatchewan potash, potash exports https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/oldcorn-danielle-smith-should-charge-temporary-residents-at-least-1900-for-alberta-healthcare/77263 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/ysb7t3ew/IMAGE-Healthcare-Ballot.webp Healthcare ballot westernstandard en 2026-09-23T18:30:00.000Z OLDCORN: Danielle Smith should charge temporary residents at least $1,900 for Alberta healthcare Opinion, Healthcare, Danielle Smith, International Students, Opinion, Temporary Foreign Worker, Opinion Column, October 19 Referendum https://www.westernstandard.news/international/kfc-launches-chicken-flavoured-cereal-in-uk-says-to-pour-gravy-on-it/77264 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/ooqjnhlh/169-Image-with-Blended-Shadow.png KFC UK launches chicken-flavoured cereal westernstandard en 2026-09-23T18:23:56.614Z KFC launches chicken-flavoured cereal in UK, says to pour gravy on it International, News, viral on social media, KFC, UK news, SURREAL, KFC chicken cereal, KFC brand manager Elspeth Allen, weird foods https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/ottawa-council-votes-unanimously-to-rename-trump-ave/77262 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/whjvhd1g/Trump-avenue.png Trump Avenue in Ottawa westernstandard en 2026-09-23T17:44:01.727Z Ottawa council votes unanimously to rename Trump Ave. Ottawa, Trump, Trump Avenue, Donald Trump, 51st state, street name, renaming https://www.westernstandard.news/news/trudeau-claims-trump-no-longer-working-in-interest-of-americans/77261 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/12tb87xn/0cbc0659-37c8-4484-9ea2-fa8ed7785862.png Justin Trudeau westernstandard en 2026-09-23T17:36:07.398Z Trudeau claims Trump 'no longer working' in interest of Americans News, Canadian, Justin Trudeau, Brown University, Canada US trade, #cdnpoli, Justin Trudeau Donald Trump, Trudeau claims Trump 'no longer working' in interest of Americans, justin trudeau at brown university https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/cps-delivers-consent-message-in-multiple-languages-during-awareness-week/77258 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/vjq57w00/16x9-Image-With-Shadow.png The Calgary Police Service (CPS) is reaching out to the city's diverse population with consent-awareness messaging presented in multiple languages as part of Consent Awareness Week. westernstandard en 2026-09-23T17:32:47.407Z CPS delivers consent message in multiple languages during awareness week Alberta, News, Yyc, Cps, Mandarin, Calgary Police Service (CPS), Punjabi, Consent Awareness Week, Multilingual, Ukranian https://www.westernstandard.news/triggered/watch-live-the-independence-movement-isnt-going-away-no-matter-what-the-referendum-results-are/77257 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/t2k0hqhr/Side-Banner-33.jpg Not going away westernstandard en 2026-09-23T17:30:00.000Z WATCH LIVE: The independence movement isn’t going away no matter what the referendum results are Triggered, Watch, Opinion, Drew Barnes, Alberta Independence, Western, Alberta referendum 2026 https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/alberta-minister-says-ottawas-nicotine-pouch-regulations-abandon-rural-communities/77239 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-07-18/zqlou9jz/Vaping-and-Nicotine-Pouches.webp Vaping and Nicotine Pouches westernstandard en 2026-09-23T17:02:15.996Z Alberta minister says Ottawa's nicotine pouch regulations abandon rural communities Marjorie Michel, Dale Nally, Alberta politics, Alberta nicotine, Zynn, Alberta nicotine pouches, Calgary nicotine pouches, Edmonton nicotine pouches, Canada nicotine, Canada nicotine pouches, Health Canada, Alberta Health https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/canadas-population-growth-rate-slows-to-levels-not-seen-since-the-first-world-war-alberta-sees-growth-3x-the-national-rate/77249 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/47udyyxy/TIFFcomesinToronto29465981882.jpg A crowd of people outside the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto westernstandard en 2026-09-23T17:01:39.846Z Canada's population growth rate slows to levels not seen since the First World War, Alberta sees growth 3x the national rate Canadian, News, Alberta, Stats Canada, canada immigration policy, Canada immigration, non-permanent residents, Canadian population, Canadian population numbers, Immigration rate, Alberta population, Alberta population growth rate https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/ebys-snap-election-video-is-ratioed-on-x-as-even-ndp-reddit-turns-sour/77250 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-22/gzdqchzk/IMAGE-David-Eby.webp David Eby westernstandard en 2026-09-23T16:59:18.655Z Eby's snap-election video is 'ratioed' on X as even NDP Reddit turns sour BC, News, Bcpoli, David Eby, Twitter, Ravi Kahlon, X, Snap Election, Lorne Doerkson, Lana Popham, Kelly Greene https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-irans-pezeshkian-tells-un-he-will-talk-not-bow/77259 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/k58zbos1/Sequence-03.00113410.Still004.jpg Pezeshkian spoke a day after Trump told the same assembly he might “annihilate the Islamic Republic” if no deal is reached. westernstandard en 2026-09-23T16:45:34.589Z WATCH: Iran’s Pezeshkian tells UN he will talk, not bow Watch, News, Ontario, Canadian, Nuclear, Usa, Trump, War, Iran, Un, Pezeshkian https://www.westernstandard.news/news/imperial-oil-opposes-alberta-independence-as-smith-warns-of-possible-referendum-surprise/77253 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/dbuywiv5/Screenshot-2026-09-23-at-10.35.03-AM.webp Imperial Oil President and CEO John Whelan (left) and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. westernstandard en 2026-09-23T16:45:06.836Z Imperial Oil opposes Alberta independence as Smith warns of possible referendum surprise News, Alberta, Energy, Business, Calgary, Abpoli, Energy, Oil And Gas, Danielle Smith, Energy Sector, University Of Calgary, Abpol, Alberta Independence, Imperial Oil, Cenovus Energy, Exxonmobil Canada, Atco, Imperial Oil Ltd, Nancy Southern, Alberta independence movement, Jon McKenzie, Research Co., john whelan https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/watch-edmontons-acro-canine-crew-takes-final-agt-stage-danielle-smith-cheers-them-on/77244 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/wu235jv1/Untitled-design-2026-09-23T092659.538.png Edmonton’s Acro Canine Crew has taken the stage for the final time on America’s Got Talent westernstandard en 2026-09-23T15:39:18.599Z WATCH: Edmonton’s Acro Canine Crew takes final AGT stage, Danielle Smith cheers them on Alberta, News, Watch, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, AGT, Acro Canine Crew, Edmonton acro crew, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara https://www.westernstandard.news/news/elizabeth-may-says-albertas-west-coast-oil-pipeline-has-no-business-case/77246 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/jthpjcf3/Screenshot-2026-09-23-at-9.22.45-AM.png Green Party leader Elizabeth May. westernstandard en 2026-09-23T15:30:07.415Z Elizabeth May says Alberta’s West Coast oil pipeline has 'no business case' News, Alberta, Canadian, BC, Energy, Abpoli, Cdnpoli, Oil And Gas, Danielle Smith, Oil, Trans Mountain, Pembina Pipeline Corp, Trans Mountain Corporation, Elizabeth May, Abpol, Cdnpol, Kinder Morgan, Oil Pipeline, Oil Pipeline Project, Trans Mountain Expansion, alberta oil pipeline, West Coast Oil Pipeline Project https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/donovan-using-donald-trump-as-a-prop-proves-david-ebys-bc-election-call-is-pure-hypocrisy/77235 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/b6wj2aq7/IMAGE-Donald-Trump-and-David-Eby.webp Donald Trump and David Eby westernstandard en 2026-09-23T15:30:00.000Z DONOVAN: Using Donald Trump as a prop proves David Eby’s BC election call is pure hypocrisy Opinion, Donald Trump, David Eby, Opinion, Bc Election, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-small-plane-lands-on-trans-canada-near-banff/77241 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/1fxq11hi/Screenshot-2026-09-23-at-8.59.18-am.png Small plane landed on the Trans-Canada near Banff westernstandard en 2026-09-23T15:21:51.791Z WATCH: Small plane lands on Trans-Canada near Banff Watch, News, Canadian, Alberta, Banff, Banff Alberta, emergency landing, Plane emergency landing, Plane landing on the highway, Trans-Canada Highway, Castle Junction, Aircraft incident https://www.westernstandard.news/news/trump-says-canada-is-destroying-itself-with-mass-immigration/77240 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/1h3jteuq/image139.jpg Trump says that Canada is allowing millions of people into the Country unchecked and unvetted https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/6vspzx86/Screenshot-2026-09-23-at-11.02.44-AM.png Trump's Truth Social post from Wednesday morning westernstandard en 2026-09-23T15:18:38.950Z Trump says Canada is ‘destroying itself’ with mass immigration News, Ontario, Canadian, Canada, Immigration, Trump, Trade, Mark Carney https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ottawa-defends-bill-c-39-strike-powers-as-unions-vow-fight/77245 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-11-12/srrp1q1p/Champagne.webp Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne westernstandard en 2026-09-23T15:16:52.631Z Ottawa defends Bill C-39 strike powers as unions vow fight News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Canadian Labour Congress, françois-philippe champagne, Bill C-39 https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/canada-sanctions-10-iranian-officials-and-entities-over-digital-repression/77243 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-03-01/9ns8n580/IranFree.webp Free Iran rally in Vancouver westernstandard en 2026-09-23T15:09:15.332Z Canada sanctions 10 Iranian officials and entities over digital repression anita anand, global affairs Canada, sanctions against Iran, Iran, Iranian government, Islamic republic, islamic republic of Iran, Anand, irgc https://www.westernstandard.news/news/nearly-1000-prayer-and-quiet-rooms-designated-in-federal-buildings/77242 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/08/a08f0400-9e6b-11ed-9d71-b34e78d99bfd/63d41059e175a.image.jpg Amira Elghawaby westernstandard en 2026-09-23T15:07:14.096Z Nearly 1,000 prayer and quiet rooms designated in federal buildings News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Department Of Transport, Health Canada, Department Of Employment, Muslims, Amira Elghawaby, Public Prosecution Service, Martin Champoux, Muslim Federal Employees Network https://www.westernstandard.news/news/us-ambassador-to-un-says-media-reporting-on-war-in-iran-could-warrant-prosecution-as-trumps-press-ban-deepens/77222 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-10-03/ducmob7p/CNN-Logo.png CNN logo red square background westernstandard en 2026-09-23T14:58:26.595Z U.S. ambassador to UN says media reporting on war in Iran could warrant prosecution as Trump’s press ban deepens CNN, Kaitlan Collins, News media, Trump, White house, press freedom, press ban, journalist ban, white house censorship, Donald Trump, fake news https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-peel-sting-seizes-23-guns-tied-to-gta-shootings-and-a-mississauga-killing/77236 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/l9ab9q7h/Sequence-06.00013606.Still002.jpg Stephen Prakash Consala, Akshaya Srikanthan, Sammy Shaik, and Janoj Dhayabaran face a combined 57 charges related to the bust. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/lfqkncmi/Screenshot-2026-09-23-at-10.08.31-AM.png Some of the firearms that were seized https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/hyaqwwu0/Screenshot-2026-09-23-at-10.08.43-AM.png Ammunition and cocaine were also among the items seized westernstandard en 2026-09-23T14:57:49.920Z WATCH: Peel sting seizes 23 guns tied to GTA shootings and a Mississauga killing News, Canadian, Ontario, Watch, Ontario, Crime, Public Safety, Gta, Peel https://www.westernstandard.news/news/two-men-charged-after-woman-trapped-in-overturned-portable-washroom-in-calgary/77237 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-01-02/33nk2nuu/Screenshot%202024-04-30%20at%2010.49.01 AM.png Calgary Police Service westernstandard en 2026-09-23T14:21:05.398Z Two men charged with hate crime after woman trapped in overturned portable washroom in Calgary News, Alberta, Calgary, Yyc, Calgary Police, Hate Crime Prevention Team, Crime In Alberta, Calgary Police Service (CPS), hate-motivated crime, crime in calgary, yyccrime https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/stephenson-the-real-bc-election-battle-is-david-ebys-record-not-political-opportunism/77233 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-23/aq8vydsl/IMAGE-Donald-Trump-and-David-Eby.webp Donald Trump and David Eby westernstandard en 2026-09-23T13:13:57.977Z STEPHENSON: The real BC election battle is David Eby’s record, not political opportunism Opinion, Bc, Donald Trump, David Eby, British Columbia, West Coast, Opinion, Bc Election, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/news/food-inflation-could-climb-through-2027-if-counter-tariffs-remain/77210 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-22/2f6tlmsg/ce93efc4-d720-4fba-a7c3-46bb981f9c5b.png Grocery receipt westernstandard en 2026-09-23T12:00:00.000Z Food inflation could climb through 2027 if counter-tariffs remain News, Canadian, Sylvain Charlebois, Food Inflation, #cdnpoli, Canada US trade war, Food Professor, food inflation Canada, Canada counter tariffs, tariffs US https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/pringle-alberta-independence-exposes-the-churchs-crisis-of-courage/77178 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-22/7ocpi6b3/IMAGE-alberta-church-magazine-style.webp Alberta church at a crossroads westernstandard en 2026-09-23T11:30:00.000Z PRINGLE: Alberta independence exposes the church’s crisis of courage Opinion, Alberta, Independence, Christianity, Opinion, Western, Opinion Column, Christian Churches, injustice https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/breaking-centrebc-says-milobar-flips-again/77232 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-22/i6sjm23l/milobarcentrebchero16x9.jpg Peter Milobar served as leader of Centre BC for less than three business days. westernstandard en 2026-09-22T22:51:55.021Z CentreBC says 'Milobar flips – again' BC, News, John Rustad, Elenore Sturko, Peter Milobar, Bruce Banman, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Lorne Doerkson, Linda Hepner, Teresa Wat, Mike Bernier, Ian Paton, Trevor Halford, Scott McInnis, Á'a:líya Warbus, Brennan Day, Rosalyn Bird, Daivd Eby, Iain Black, Claire Rattée, Katie DeRosa, Donegal Wilson, Mike WIngall https://www.westernstandard.news/news/smith-hopes-independence-support-falls-to-single-digits-as-nixon-predicts-referendum-defeat/77231 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-22/o204w2ec/IMG0923.webp Alberta finance minister Jason Nixon and Premier Danielle Smith on September 22, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-09-22T22:00:40.486Z Smith hopes independence support falls to single digits as Nixon predicts referendum defeat News, Alberta, Calgary, Alberta, Abpoli, Referendum, Danielle Smith, Ucp Government, Abacus Data, Jason Nixon, Abpol, Alberta Independence, Alberta independence movement, Alberta referendum, Abacus Data poll https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-ontario-starts-268-billion-pickering-rebuild/77224 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-22/slwonvve/pickering.jpg The Pickering nuclear plant westernstandard en 2026-09-22T21:59:53.909Z WATCH: Ontario starts $26.8-billion Pickering rebuild News, Watch, Ontario, Canadian, Nuclear, Ontario, Energy, Natural Gas, Pickering https://www.westernstandard.news/calgary/calgary-city-council-votes-in-favour-of-mayor-farkas-rejection-of-separation/77230 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-11-21/iovv544d/farkas-at-chamber.avif Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas westernstandard en 2026-09-22T21:55:05.099Z Calgary city council votes in favour of Mayor Farkas' rejection of 'separation' Calgary, News, Calgary City Council, Alberta Independence, Alberta referendem, Farkas notice of motion, Calgary economy https://www.westernstandard.news/news/update-eby-calls-an-october-24-election-and-casts-trump-as-an-existential-threat/77229 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-22/smctmm4e/Screenshot-2026-09-22-at-1.02.18-PM.png Eby arrives at Government House westernstandard en 2026-09-22T21:16:49.120Z UPDATE: Eby calls an October 24 election and casts Trump as an 'existential' threat News, BC, David Eby, Bc Ndp, Snap Election, Sheldon Clare, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Lorne Doerkson, Brent Chapman, BC Conservative, OneBC https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/watch-mother-bear-killed-by-bc-conservation-officers-after-wandering-into-hope-pharmacy-with-cub/77223 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-22/ousend3s/HSy1tfSWMAA5UVN.jfif westernstandard en 2026-09-22T21:07:52.455Z WATCH: Mother bear killed by B.C. conservation officers after wandering into Hope pharmacy with cub BC, News, Watch, Black Bear, Pharmasave, viral on social media, Black bear cub, WildSafeBC, B.C news, Hope, BC, B.C. Conservation Officer Service, Hope RCMP https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/fildebrandt/watch-would-you-spend-2500-to-fight-a-75-ticket/77217 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-22/o688xsjp/CMS-Template-2026-09-22T122607.207.jpg Lawyer up over this? westernstandard en 2026-09-22T21:00:00.000Z WATCH: Would you spend $2,500 to fight a $75 ticket? Fildebrandt, Watch, Calgary, Yyccc, Calgary City Hall, Parking Tickets https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-preparing-new-royalty-framework-to-spur-oil-production/77228 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-22/pmx9a05g/IMG0950.webp Premier Danielle Smith on September 22, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-09-22T20:56:44.713Z Alberta preparing new royalty framework to spur oil production News, Alberta, Energy, Business, Abpoli, Oil And Gas, Danielle Smith, Oil, Oil Royalties, Calgary Chamber Of Commerce, Abpol, Deborah Yedlin, Oil And Gas Development https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/letters-convenient-amnesia-bc-ndps-broken-promise-on-fixed-elections/77226 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-22/gzdqchzk/IMAGE-David-Eby.webp David Eby westernstandard en 2026-09-22T20:45:00.000Z LETTERS: Convenient amnesia — BC NDP's broken promise on fixed elections Opinion, Letters to the Editor, David Eby, Bc Ndp, Opinion, Bc Election, Letters To The Editor https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/pinder-thank-you-preston-manning-the-laurentian-elites-do-hold-all-the-cards/77179 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-22/lw2ojbwa/IMAGE-Thank-you-Preston-Manning.webp Thank you Preston Manning westernstandard en 2026-09-22T20:30:00.000Z PINDER: Thank you, Preston Manning — the Laurentian Elites do hold all the cards Opinion, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Danielle Smith, Preston Manning, Independence, Opinion, Western, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-adds-financial-literacy-and-career-planning-to-new-school-curriculum/77225 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-12/50vlx4py/ChatGPT-Image-May-21-2026-121912-PM.png Empty classroom westernstandard en 2026-09-22T20:18:44.922Z Alberta adds financial literacy and career planning to new school curriculum News, Alberta, Abpoli, Demetrios Nicolaides, Ableg, Career and Life Management