https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/bc-election-day-17-ndp-and-conservatives-both-promise-15m-for-the-same-cultural-centre/77712 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-25/it8bdfxq/1000017299.jpg From left to right: BC Green Party leader Emily Lowan, BC NDP leader David Eby, CentreBC leader Elenore Sturko, Conservative Party of BC leader Lorne Doerkson, and OneBC leader Dallas Brodie. westernstandard en 2026-10-08T19:05:58.430Z Day 17 of the BC provincial election: Doerkson says he will look at Agou's posts after the podium BC, News, Bcpoli, David Eby, Adrian Dix, Rebecca Bligh, Ken Sim, Richmond Centre, Icbc, Bc Greens, Bob Mackin, Legal Professions Act, Lorne Doerkson, Jas Johal, No Fault Insurance, Lapu Lapu Day festival attack, Kareem Allam, ABC Vancouver, Emily Lowan, BC no fault insurance, Pete Fry, Hon Chan, Vaughn Palmer, BC Election 2026, Henry Yao, Mable Elmore, Sacha Peter https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-live-quebec-sends-a-message-to-ottawa/77732 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-08/0edb4kr9/CMS-Template-2026-10-08T112715.541.jpg Independence back in play? westernstandard en 2026-10-08T18:45:00.000Z WATCH LIVE: Quebec sends a message to Ottawa Watch, Marty Up North, Opinion https://www.westernstandard.news/calgary/thomas-calgary-mayor-farkas-makes-an-ideological-turn-to-the-left/77684 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-08/tnyivzw8/IMAGE-Jeromy-Farkas-and-Rosemary-Barton.webp Jeromy Farkas and CBC's Rosemary Barton westernstandard en 2026-10-08T18:28:34.658Z THOMAS: Calgary Mayor Farkas makes an ideological turn to the left Calgary, Opinion, Calgary City Council, Alberta Independence, Opinion, Bearspaw South Feeder Main break, calgary mayor jeromy farkas, Rosemary Baron https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-chow-does-not-think-she-would-raise-taxes-more-than-1-above-inflation/77731 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-08/z81gen7m/still.jpg Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford westernstandard en 2026-10-08T18:04:27.821Z WATCH: Chow does not think she would raise taxes more than 1% above inflation Watch, News, Ontario, Canadian, Mayor, Election, Toronto, Taxpayers, Debate, Olivia Chow, Brad Bradford https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/chow-aligned-account-attacks-bradford-over-conservative-endorsement/77728 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-08/yf1s91nf/Scott-Aitchison.jpg Scott Aitchison westernstandard en 2026-10-08T17:45:24.147Z Chow-aligned account attacks Bradford over Conservative endorsement Scott Aitchison, Brad Bradford, Olivia Chow, Frank Caputo, Bill C-21, Guns, hand guns, public safety, toronto, toronto mayor, toronto mayor race https://www.westernstandard.news/news/bc-election-poll-finds-78-of-voters-dislike-something-about-david-eby-as-lorne-doerkson-remains-unknown-to-many/77729 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-06/hvebjz8w/1791259719034.jpg NDP Premier David Eby and Conservative Interim Leader Lorne Doerkson westernstandard en 2026-10-08T17:42:59.400Z BC election poll finds 78% of voters dislike something about David Eby as Lorne Doerkson remains unknown to many News, BC, Bcpoli, Angus Reid, David Eby, Lorne Doerkson https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/prince-harry-reveals-he-was-so-depressed-after-moving-to-canada-with-meghan-markle/77722 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-08/p8wi18kq/Distant-Reflections-on-Vancouver-Island.png westernstandard en 2026-10-08T17:37:02.257Z Prince Harry reveals he was 'so depressed' after moving to Canada with Meghan Markle Canadian, News, Vancouver Island, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Princess Diana, UK Royal Family, Megxit, Prince Harry masterclass, Prince Harry memoir Spare, Duke of Sussex, MasterClass https://www.westernstandard.news/news/breaking-alberta-orders-edmonton-to-reverse-high-density-infill-zoning-rules/77725 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-08/elfpjhrv/Screenshot-2026-10-08-at-11.07.26-AM.png Premier Danielle Smith westernstandard en 2026-10-08T17:26:05.760Z Alberta orders Edmonton to reverse high-density infill zoning rules News, Alberta, Edmonton, Calgary, Yyc, Danielle Smith, Yeg, Yegcc, Yyccc https://www.westernstandard.news/news/calgary-man-charged-in-human-trafficking-investigation-as-police-seek-more-victims/77723 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-12-09/3x5z2doh/62705211e3d42_image.jpg Human trafficking westernstandard en 2026-10-08T17:03:59.445Z Calgary man charged in human trafficking investigation as police seek more victims News, Alberta, Calgary, Yyc, Abpoli, Alert, Yyccc, human traffickers, Eric Dinh https://www.westernstandard.news/news/political-leaders-respond-after-musk-says-prairie-provinces-quebec-would-be-better-off-leaving-canada/77720 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-08/wazfaue1/Jason-Kenney-in-a-distressed-collage.webp Prime Minster Mark Carney and the premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan have all rejected Elon Musk’s suggestion that the Prairie provinces and Quebec would be better off leaving Canada. westernstandard en 2026-10-08T16:53:23.316Z Political leaders respond after Musk says Prairie provinces, Quebec would be better off leaving Canada News, Canadian, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Cdnpoli, Saskpoli, Jason Kenney, Scott Moe, Danielle Smith, Elon Musk, Abpol, Mark Carney, Alberta Independence, Cdnpol, Keith Wilson, Jeffrey Rath, Alberta independence movement https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/macleod-from-referendum-to-constitution-albertas-road-to-self-government/77668 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/uze7ov72/IMAGE-MACLEOD-From-referendum-to-constitution-—-Alberta’s-road-to-self-government.png From Referendum to Constitution westernstandard en 2026-10-08T16:30:00.000Z MACLEOD: From referendum to constitution — Alberta’s road to self-government Opinion, Alberta, Referendum, Constitution, Opinion, Opinion Column, October 19 Referendum https://www.westernstandard.news/news/former-postmedia-ceo-says-fords-office-used-sons-contract-as-leverage-for-an-election-letter/77716 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-08/vp7fh36c/blah.jpg Former Postmedia CEO Paul Godfrey and Doug Ford westernstandard en 2026-10-08T16:14:11.479Z Former Postmedia CEO says Ford’s office used son's contract as leverage for an election letter News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Postmedia, Doug Ford, Canadian taxpayers, Keel Digital Solutions https://www.westernstandard.news/news/calgary-researcher-warns-federal-airport-selloff-could-drive-up-airfares-for-canadians/77719 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-08/n9n2u5xa/Screenshot-2026-10-08-at-10.08.16-AM.png Calgary airport westernstandard en 2026-10-08T16:11:36.707Z Calgary researcher warns federal airport selloff could drive up airfares for Canadians News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, University Of Calgary, Mark Carney, Airports, Research Program in Competition and Regulation, Aidan Hollis https://www.westernstandard.news/news/breaking-edmonton-police-warn-public-about-release-of-violent-sexual-offender/77717 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-08/t9x1mxi6/Screenshot-2026-10-08-at-9.44.25-AM.png Denzel Bird westernstandard en 2026-10-08T15:52:44.236Z Edmonton police warn public about release of violent sexual offender News, Alberta, Edmonton, Abpoli, Yeg, Eps, Yegcc, Lethbridge, Denzel Dre Colton Bird https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-olivia-chow-and-brad-bradford-clash-over-taxes-in-scarborough-debate/77710 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-08/z1lwiubc/mayors.jpg Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford faced off Wednesday evening westernstandard en 2026-10-08T15:33:12.280Z WATCH: Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford clash over taxes in Scarborough debate Watch, News, Canadian, Ontario, Ontario, Mayor, Toronto, Debate, Mayor Olivia Chow, Brad Bradford https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/watch-alberta-grandma-surpasses-own-world-record-with-five-hour-plank/77713 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-08/jfrg1pog/DonnaJean-Wilde’s-Record-Breaking-Plank-Journey.png DonnaJean Wilde westernstandard en 2026-10-08T15:32:34.732Z WATCH: Alberta grandma surpasses own world record with five-hour plank Alberta, News, Watch, Alberta, Guinness Book of World Records, viral on social media, viral video, Magrath, DonnaJean Wilde, Huntsman World Senior Games, St. George, Utah, CEO of Huntsman World Senior Games Kyle Case https://www.westernstandard.news/news/deloitte-report-shows-canadian-oil-profits-surging-68-as-capital-spending-lags/77706 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-08/xwpwj1hj/A-rendering-of-an-oil-pump Oil pump jack westernstandard en 2026-10-08T15:07:04.074Z Deloitte report shows Canadian oil profits surging 68% as capital spending lags News, Alberta, Energy, Business, Canadian, Oil And Gas, Oil, Statistics Canada, Lng Canada, Deloitte Canada, Deloitte, Clearwater, Oil Companies, Montney formation, Andrew Botterill, Duvernay https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/they-were-asking-us-for-this-smith-and-alberta-ndp-spar-over-decision-to-restrict-voter-list-access-through-2026/77702 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-08/7stsri5l/Image-2026-10-08-at-8.41-AM.jpeg Premier Danielle Smith speaking to reporters at a national defence announcement. westernstandard en 2026-10-08T15:06:46.082Z 'THEY WERE ASKING US FOR THIS': Smith and Alberta NDP spar over decision to restrict voter list access through 2026 Alberta NDP, Alberta UCP, Alberta electoral list, electoral list leak, Alberta referendum, Alberta politics, The Centurion Project, Danielle Smith https://www.westernstandard.news/news/yukon-to-appoint-gun-advocate-position-to-support-local-firearms-owners/77705 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-06-24/y0sznexr/estates-and-firearms-can-executors-break-the-law.jpg Firearm westernstandard en 2026-10-08T15:04:47.266Z Yukon to appoint 'gun advocate' position to 'support local firearms owners' News, Canadian, Gun Rights, Canadian Firearms Legislation, Yukon, Canadian firearms owners, federal firearm bans, Yukon gun rights, Canadian firearm community, Yukon independant gun advocate https://www.westernstandard.news/news/liberals-defeat-conservative-motion-for-diesel-tax-holiday-as-farmers-face-soaring-fuel-costs/77708 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-08/jwb0sxf1/IMG_2287.jpeg Gas station westernstandard en 2026-10-08T14:55:06.292Z Liberals defeat Conservative motion for diesel tax holiday as farmers face soaring fuel costs News, Canadian, Agriculture, Cdnpoli, Diesel, Department Of Finance, Rob Morrison, Department Of Natural Resources, Kevin Lamoureux, Warren Steinley, Carol Anstey, David Bexte https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ei-claims-surge-400-in-tariff-hit-canadian-communities-as-87000-jobs-face-risk/77707 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/dfvibbkf/IMAGE-canada-us-editorial.webp Mark Carney vs Donald Trump westernstandard en 2026-10-08T14:47:03.119Z EI claims surge 400% in tariff-hit Canadian communities as 87,000 jobs face risk News, Canadian, Business, Bank Of Canada, Cdnpoli, Tiff Macklem, Tariffs, Trevor Tombe, Trade War https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canadian-poet-anne-carson-wins-nobel-prize-in-literature/77703 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-08/4jmh410e/prize.jpg Carson is the third Canadian to win the literature prize given to a living writer. westernstandard en 2026-10-08T14:08:21.678Z Canadian poet Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature News, Canadian, Ontario, Ontario, Toronto, Canadian Literature, Anne Carson, Nobel Prize https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/coggins-david-ebys-tax-plan-is-a-death-sentence-for-bc-professional-sports/77698 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-08/t00uqbun/IMAGE-vancouver-sports-tax-editorial.webp Vancouver Pro Sports Teams westernstandard en 2026-10-08T12:03:01.632Z COGGINS: David Eby’s tax plan is a death sentence for BC professional sports Opinion, David Eby, Vancouver Canucks, Opinion, Pro Sports, Opinion Column, Vancouver Whitecaps, tax plan, millionaires tax https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/davis-claydon-concerns-about-thirdparty-influence-in-albertas-referendum-campaign/77662 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/bbtdv6tl/IMAGE-alberta-referendum-editorial.webp Alberta Referendum westernstandard en 2026-10-08T11:30:00.000Z DAVIS-CLAYDON: Concerns about third‑party influence in Alberta’s referendum campaign Opinion, Alberta, Referendum, Opinion, Third Party Advertisers, Opinion Column, October 19 Referendum https://www.westernstandard.news/thepipeline/watch-quebecs-pq-win-revives-independence-what-does-it-mean-for-alberta/77695 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/om8p2t3q/CMS-Template-2026-10-07T153131.241.jpg Alberta and Quebec vs Ottawa westernstandard en 2026-10-08T00:30:00.000Z WATCH: Quebec’s PQ win revives independence. What does it mean for Alberta? The Pipeline, Watch, Opinion https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/smith-says-albertans-recognize-meaningful-efforts-to-address-grievances/77696 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-07-29/cfmweilv/Screenshot-2026-07-29-at-12.34.41-PM.webp Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in Red Deer on July 29, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-10-07T23:52:28.844Z Smith says Albertans recognize meaningful efforts to address grievances Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Alberta referendum, Alberta politics, Why does Alberta want to separate, Why does alberta want to leave Canada https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/day-16-of-the-2026-bc-provincial-election-eby-shifts-to-running-against-his-own-governments-record/77655 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-25/er0b94pq/IMAGE-David-Eby.webp BC Premier David Eby and his wife, Cailey Lynch, speak to reporters outside Government House in Victoria on September 22 where he called an election for October 24, less than two years into his majority mandate. westernstandard en 2026-10-07T20:34:20.164Z Day 16 of the 2026 BC provincial election: Eby shifts to running against his own government's record BC, News, Bcpoli, David Eby, Bc Ndp, Aisha Estey, Lorne Doerkson, Dallas Brodie, BC Conservative, OneBC, Chris Dyson, BC Election 2026 https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/pinder-the-dangerous-myth-of-albertas-we-are-winning-narrative/77653 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/mmdkat4g/IMAGE-alberta-winning-editorial.webp Danielle Smith, Mark Carney, Jason Kenney, and Stephen Harper westernstandard en 2026-10-07T20:30:00.000Z PINDER: The dangerous myth of Alberta's ‘we are winning’ narrative Opinion, Jason Kenney, Stephen Harper, Pipelines, Danielle Smith, Federal Government, Independence, Mark Carney, Opinion, Western, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/news/i-dont-care-if-i-go-to-jail-btch-video-released-showing-arrest-of-six-year-old-who-shot-his-teacher/77687 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/p7t910j3/Screenshot-2026-10-07-at-12.50.31-pm.png Bodycam footage shows an unnamed six-year-old before he is arrested after shooting his teacher https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/9dmkf21n/IMG3141.jpeg The six-year-old's mother Deja Nicole Taylor westernstandard en 2026-10-07T20:14:44.469Z 'I DON'T CARE IF I GO TO JAIL B*TCH': Video released showing arrest of six-year-old who shot his teacher News, Watch, USA News, International, Virginia, Elementary School Shooting, School Shootings, body cam video, Kid shoots teacher, Abigail Zwerner https://www.westernstandard.news/news/elon-musk-backs-alberta-saskatchewan-leaving-canada-applauds-parti-quebecois-victory/77686 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-09/12skc2o4/Heading-21.webp Elon Musk westernstandard en 2026-10-07T18:52:18.779Z Elon Musk backs Alberta, Saskatchewan leaving Canada, applauds Parti Quebecois victory News, Canadian, Alberta, USA News, Saskatchewan, Donald Trump, Cdnpoli, Quebec, Elon Musk, Alberta Prosperity Project, Billboard Chris, David Parker, Alberta Independence, Cdnpol, Parti Quebecois, Marty Belanger, Quebec Politics, Alberta independence movement, NDP MP Leah Gazan, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, Mitch Sylvestre, Marty Up North https://www.westernstandard.news/news/monty-python-esque-kenney-rips-into-independence-leaders-over-us-meetings/77680 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/hpqjnpde/Heading-4.webp Former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Alberta Prosperity Project co-founder Dr. Dennis Modry. westernstandard en 2026-10-07T18:25:56.315Z ‘MONTY PYTHON-ESQUE’: Kenney rips into independence leaders over US meetings News, Alberta, Canadian, Abpoli, Cdnpoli, Jason Kenney, Alberta Prosperity Project, Abpol, Republican Party, Alberta Independence, Cdnpol, Dr Dennis Modry, Alberta independence movement, Alberta referendum https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/critics-accuse-liberals-of-using-maid-ban-to-advance-requests-for-dementia/77681 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/pg6oacq1/alex-schadenberg-euthanasia-prevention-coalition Alex schadenberg, executive director of euthanasia prevention coalition westernstandard en 2026-10-07T17:42:02.813Z Critics accuse Liberals of using MAID ban to advance requests for dementia MAID, MAID Mental illness, dementia, euthanasia, medical assistance in dying, sean fraser, amanda achtman https://www.westernstandard.news/international/russia-claims-5000-tests-find-no-dangerous-pathogen-after-siberian-lab-worker-death/77657 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/yma9t0j1/High-Tech-Laboratory-Testing-Scene.png Russian authorities say nearly 5,000 laboratory tests conducted following the mysterious death of a Siberian anti-plague researcher have found no dangerous pathogens westernstandard en 2026-10-07T17:36:00.291Z Russia claims 5,000 tests find ‘no dangerous pathogen’ after Siberian lab worker death International, News, Donald Trump, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Putin, World Health Organization Who, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Darya Shipilova, Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute, Siberia, Irkutsk, Yersinia pestis, Rospotrebnadzor https://www.westernstandard.news/triggered/watch-live-vive-le-québec-libre/77664 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/u0d3vvym/Side-Banner-35.jpg The Quebec model westernstandard en 2026-10-07T17:30:00.000Z WATCH LIVE: Vive le Québec libre! Triggered, Watch, Opinion, Independence, Alberta Independence, Parti Quebecois, Western, Quebec Independence, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/watch-fans-allegedly-ejected-from-oilers-game-for-fighting-federalism-rather-than-each-other/77656 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/umn53x9o/IMG1985.jpeg Edmonton police officers removing a fan from Rogers Place after the individual allegedly waved an Alberta flag during an Oilers game. westernstandard en 2026-10-07T17:26:41.126Z WATCH: Fans allegedly ejected from Oilers game for fighting federalism rather than each other Edmonton Oilers, NHL, Rogers Place, Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Alberta referendum, Edmonton https://www.westernstandard.news/news/calgary-quality-of-life-falls-as-food-costs-squeeze-households/77679 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/n4zr9o74/Screenshot-2026-10-07-at-11.18.49-AM.png Calgary skyline westernstandard en 2026-10-07T17:20:47.378Z Calgary quality of life falls as food costs squeeze households News, Alberta, Calgary, Yyc, Abpoli, Ableg, Yyccc, calgary foundation, 2026 Quality of Life Report, Eva Friesen https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/breaking-liberals-to-restrict-maid-access-on-mental-illness-but-permit-advance-requests/77678 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/lf0vg8nv/Minister-Fraser.jpeg Justice Minister Sean Fraser westernstandard en 2026-10-07T17:13:30.283Z Liberals to restrict MAID access on mental illness but permit advance requests MAID, suicide, mental health expansion, tamara jensen, bill c218, sean fraser https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/full-court-details-on-the-trans-national-tumbler-ridge-arrest/77660 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/u2mjweck/HEROTumblerRidgecomplaint16x9.png https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/lvsll3xp/image-2.png From the criminal complaint in United States v. James Cody Bryant, Case 2:26-mj-00618-BAT, filed in Seattle, Washington. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/cl9vfsnd/image-13.png From the criminal complaint in United States v. James Cody Bryant, Case 2:26-mj-00618-BAT, filed in Seattle, Washington. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/hstts9ip/image-4.png From the criminal complaint in United States v. James Cody Bryant, Case 2:26-mj-00618-BAT, filed in Seattle, Washington. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/9dbdw5z8/image-8.png From the criminal complaint in United States v. James Cody Bryant, Case 2:26-mj-00618-BAT, filed in Seattle, Washington. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/q70p9cb4/image-14.png From the criminal complaint in United States v. James Cody Bryant, Case 2:26-mj-00618-BAT, filed in Seattle, Washington. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/5iwexlnq/image-9.png From the criminal complaint in United States v. James Cody Bryant, Case 2:26-mj-00618-BAT, filed in Seattle, Washington. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/f552rh6e/image-10.png From the criminal complaint in United States v. James Cody Bryant, Case 2:26-mj-00618-BAT, filed in Seattle, Washington. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/l5wd1xxy/image-11.png From the criminal complaint in United States v. James Cody Bryant, Case 2:26-mj-00618-BAT, filed in Seattle, Washington. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/iusmvqck/image-12.png From the criminal complaint in United States v. James Cody Bryant, Case 2:26-mj-00618-BAT, filed in Seattle, Washington. westernstandard en 2026-10-07T16:50:06.812Z Full court details on the trans-national Tumbler Ridge arrest BC, News, Seattle, Openai, Bellingham, Tumbler Ridge, Tumbler Ridge Shooting, Jesse Van Rootselaar, Tumbler Ridge shooter, Cody James Bryant https://www.westernstandard.news/news/thanksgiving-turkey-dinner-will-cost-canadians-10-more-this-year/77634 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-06/qhtjlp06/a73f9e2e-b92b-4a8c-874f-c59fbe979314.png Thanksgiving dinner westernstandard en 2026-10-07T15:56:01.508Z Thanksgiving turkey dinner will cost Canadians 10% more this year News, Canadian, #cdnpoli, Food Professor, agri-food lab, thanksgiving dinner, thanksgiving Canada, Thanksgiving dinner prices, thanksgiving study Dalhousie university https://www.westernstandard.news/news/israeli-flags-set-on-fire-outside-north-york-church/77666 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/xc6n9vzh/christian-centre.avif The burnings took place in front of the Word of Faith International Christian Centre westernstandard en 2026-10-07T15:54:40.962Z Israeli flags set on fire outside North York church News, Ontario, Canadian, Toronto, Israel, Fire, Hate Crime, North York, October 7, Flag Burning https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/albertas-famous-gopher-museum-shut-down-until-further-notice/77658 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/z5ux6q6z/Screenshot-2026-10-07-at-9.05.36-am.png Torrington's World Famous Gopher Hole Museum is shutting down until further notice https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/dt5x4idx/Screenshot-2026-10-07-at-9.21.06-am.png Examples of some of the dioramas on display at the museum westernstandard en 2026-10-07T15:54:06.485Z Alberta's famous Gopher Museum shut down until further notice Alberta, News, Canadian, gophers, Torrington, World Famous Gopher Museum, Torrington, Alberta, Gopher Museum, Ground squirrels, Alberta Gopher Museum https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/macleod-the-globe-and-mails-hit-piece-on-alberta-independence-propaganda-disguised-as-journalism/77652 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/5tsh359k/IMAGE-alberta-independence-economist-style.webp Propaganda Disguised as Journalism westernstandard en 2026-10-07T15:30:00.000Z MACLEOD: The Globe and Mail’s hit piece on Alberta independence — propaganda disguised as journalism Opinion, Alberta, Propaganda, Independence, Globe And Mail, Opinion, Western, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-chow-defends-near-20-tax-rise-in-toronto-debate/77654 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/sodjcbrg/9NSQ3.jpg Brad Bradford faced off against Olivia Chow Tuesday evening westernstandard en 2026-10-07T15:21:25.089Z WATCH: Chow defends near-20% tax rise in Toronto debate News, Ontario, Canadian, Toronto, Debate, Olivia Chow, Brad Bradford https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/hannaford-quebec-and-alberta-dont-want-a-lot-of-the-same-things/77650 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-07/jx96t2jr/IMAGE-quebec-alberta.webp Danielle Smith, Mark Carney, and Paul St-Pierre Plamondon westernstandard en 2026-10-07T11:55:20.242Z HANNAFORD: Alberta, Quebec united in what they don't want from Ottawa Opinion, Alberta, Quebec, Opinion, Opinion Column, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Quebec election 2026, Carney's cooperative federalism https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/haubrich-taxpayers-entitled-to-know-total-cost-of-the-feds-gun-grab/77648 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-06/hl8jfdyk/IMAGE-haubrich-gun-grab-total-cost.webp Gun grab costs westernstandard en 2026-10-07T11:30:00.000Z HAUBRICH: Taxpayers entitled to know total cost of the fed’s gun grab Opinion, Mark Carney, Gun Grab, Opinion, Gun Confiscation, Freedom Of Information Act, Opinion Column, Gary Anandasangaree https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/day-15-of-the-2026-bc-provincial-election-a-lead-a-stage-a-hospital-and-a-curling-rink/77617 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-06/hvebjz8w/1791259719034.jpg NDP Premier David Eby and Conservative Interim Leader Lorne Doerkson westernstandard en 2026-10-06T23:56:53.576Z Day 15 of the 2026 BC provincial election: The podium, a poll, a letter, and an arrest BC, News, Bcpoli, David Eby, Debate, Bc Ndp, Elenore Sturko, Niki Sharma, Mainstreet Research, Lorne Doerkson, BC Conservative, CentreBC, Emily Lowan, Tumbler Ridge, BC Election 2026 https://www.westernstandard.news/news/i-put-off-work-farkas-admits-calgary-neglected-water-infrastructure-as-water-bills-are-set-to-increase/77651 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-06/q79e4iiy/IMG8668.webp Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas westernstandard en 2026-10-06T22:48:04.832Z 'I PUT OFF WORK': Farkas admits Calgary neglected water infrastructure, as water bills are set to increase News, Alberta, Calgary, Yyc, Abpoli, Calgary, Calgary City Council, Jeromy Farkas, Abpol, Water Main Break, Calgary Economic Development, Calgary water main break, Bearspaw water main break, Calgary city administration, Water main repairs, water bills https://www.westernstandard.news/news/kenney-favours-lower-immigration-levels-says-alberta-cannot-seal-itself-off-from-ottawas-policies/77647 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-06/06qh70yq/IMG1126.webp Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney in Calgary on October 6, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-10-06T20:58:04.346Z Kenney favours lower immigration levels, says Alberta cannot seal itself off from Ottawa's policies News, Alberta, Canadian, Justin Trudeau, Abpoli, Cdnpoli, Jason Kenney, Immigration, Stephen Harper, Immigration Levels, Mass Immigration, Abpol, Mark Carney, Cdnpol https://www.westernstandard.news/calgary/thomas-calgarys-sign-gate-apology-rings-completely-hollow/77622 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-01/3w22wxbg/Campaign-Signs-Removal-Versus-Endurance.png Let Alberta Decide is disputing the City of Calgary’s account of referendum campaign signs that City staff acknowledged were removed “in error.” westernstandard en 2026-10-06T20:49:26.555Z THOMAS: Calgary’s ‘sign-gate’ apology rings completely hollow Calgary, Opinion, City Of Calgary, Opinion, Opinion Column, Mayor Jeromy Farkas, Referendum aifba removed in Calgary, Separation referendum https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ford-pauses-student-aid-to-private-colleges-after-audit/77642 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-06/h6fa9a1l/V1U8o.jpg Doug Ford westernstandard en 2026-10-06T20:38:48.439Z Ford pauses student aid to private colleges after audit News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario https://www.westernstandard.news/calgary/watch-calgary-mayor-celebrates-october-as-canadian-islamic-history-month/77643 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-06/7k3a5ceg/Screenshot-2026-10-06-at-1.41.06-pm.png Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas announces the beginning of Canadian Islamic History Month at city council on Tuesday westernstandard en 2026-10-06T20:34:53.990Z WATCH: Calgary mayor celebrates October as Canadian Islamic History Month Calgary, Alberta, Watch, News, Canadian, Calgary City Council, Jeromy Farkas, Mayor Jeromy Farkas, Calgary news, Canadian Islamic History Month https://www.westernstandard.news/news/kenney-urges-albertans-to-reject-independence-after-parti-québécois-victory/77644 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-06/qye849j0/IMG1120.webp Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney in Calgary on October 6, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-10-06T20:24:08.549Z Kenney urges Albertans to reject independence after Parti Québécois victory News, Alberta, Abpoli, Jason Kenney, Alberta Prosperity Project, Abpol, Francois Legault, Alberta Independence, Parti Quebecois, Parti Quebecois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, Alberta independence movement, Mitch Sylvestre, Alberta referendum, Alberta referendum 2026 https://www.westernstandard.news/news/parkland-rcmp-seek-more-potential-victims-in-indecent-act-investigation/77645 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-06/nee8kexa/Screenshot-2026-10-06-at-1.30.46-PM.png westernstandard en 2026-10-06T19:59:11.866Z Parkland RCMP seek more potential victims in indecent act investigation News, Alberta, Abpoli, Spruce Grove, Robert Bennett https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/breaking-us-attorney-names-trans-bellingham-man-charged-in-tumbler-ridge-case/77640 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-14/x7n8rkrk/Untitled-design.png Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, and Yves-François Blanchet walking with flowers to place in front of the Tumbler Ridge shooting memorial. westernstandard en 2026-10-06T19:45:43.821Z UPDATED: US attorney names 'trans' Bellingham man charged in Tumbler Ridge case BC, News, Trans, Openai, Tumbler Ridge, Tumbler Ridge Shooting, Jesse Van Rootselaar, Kim Bolan, James Cody Bryant https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/missing-whitby-girl-6-found-safe-in-mississauga-father-reportedly-uncooperative-with-police/77637 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-06/vuhl8b5g/Durham-Police-Missing-Persons-Composite.png A six-year-old girl reported missing from Whitby has been found safe in Mississauga following a search that raised questions about how the child ended up outside Durham Region. westernstandard en 2026-10-06T19:34:14.535Z Missing Whitby girl, six, found safe in Mississauga, father reportedly uncooperative with police Canadian, News, Mississauga, Missing Child, Durham Police, Peel Region, Missing Children Society of Canada, Missing child Kaylee, Missing child located https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/alberta-independence-leader-says-pq-government-victory-gives-nationalists-an-unlikely-ally/77632 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-02/2p0jgv47/AB-QC-Arms.webp Alberta and Quebec locking arms westernstandard en 2026-10-06T19:34:03.406Z Alberta independence leader says PQ government victory gives nationalists an unlikely ally Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Mitch Sylvestre, Quebec election, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, Quebec Premier, PQ, Party Quebecois, Alberta prosperity project, Alberta referendum https://www.westernstandard.news/news/calgary-economic-development-warns-uncertainty-over-independence-could-slow-alberta-growth/77639 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-06/bordw2ek/Calgary-Economic-Development-podium-portrait.webp Brad Parry, president and CEO of Calgary Economic Development and CEO of the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund. westernstandard en 2026-10-06T19:33:28.838Z Calgary Economic Development warns uncertainty over independence could slow Alberta growth News, Alberta, Business, Canadian, Yyc, Abpoli, Calgary, Jason Kenney, Jeromy Farkas, Business, Abpol, Atb Financial, Calgary Economic Development, Brad Parry, Mark Parsons https://www.westernstandard.news/news/two-lethbridge-residents-charged-with-first-degree-murder-after-remains-found-in-burned-vehicle/77638 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-10-06/jvkn6pvi/Screenshot-2026-10-06-at-1.12.11-PM.png Vance Pidborochnyski westernstandard en 2026-10-06T19:20:39.063Z Two Lethbridge residents charged with first-degree murder after remains found in burned vehicle News, Alberta, Abpoli, Lethbridge, Vance Pidborochnyski, Shelby Filkowski, Frans Faras