https://www.westernstandard.news/news/judge-awards-inmate-75k-after-prison-guard-assault-at-saskatchewan-penitentiary/72828 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-20/110j7ygi/6500c4ad8985b_image.png Jail cell westernstandard en 2026-04-25T12:00:00.000Z Judge awards inmate $75K after prison guard assault at Saskatchewan penitentiary News, Canadian, Saskatchewan, Cdnpoli, Correctional Service Of Canada, Skpoli, Justice William Pentney, Kelsey Stewart https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/fletcher-ebys-now-negotiating-indigenous-rights-but-with-whom/72973 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/49vc4f0k/phillip-eby-FN-leaders-gather-nov4.25.bcg.webp Grand Chief Stewart Phillip of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs addresses the annual BC cabinet and First Nations leadership gathering in Vancouver, Nov. 4, 2025. On the stage from right: Premier David Eby, Assembly of First Nations regional chief Terry Teegee, and Cowichan hereditary Chief Shana Thomas of the First Nations Summit. westernstandard en 2026-04-25T11:30:00.000Z FLETCHER: Eby’s now ‘negotiating’ indigenous rights, but with whom? Opinion, Indigenous, David Eby, Opinion, Opinion Column, DRIPA, aboriginal title https://www.westernstandard.news/news/exclusive-press-progress-editor-admits-he-didnt-verify-full-messages-in-caylan-ford-saga/72997 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-25/bl574wxo/Heading-2.webp Press Progress’ editor Luke LeBrun (right) testified that he never asked his key source, Karim Jivraj (left) for the full text of messages used to sink a former UCP nomination candidate’s political career. westernstandard en 2026-04-24T21:14:32.416Z EXCLUSIVE: Press Progress editor admits he didn’t verify full messages in Caylan Ford saga News, Alberta, Calgary, Cbc, Abpoli, Caylan Ford, Ucp, Toronto Star, Abpol, Karim Jivraj, Broadbent Institute, Press Progress, Caylan Ford defamation suit, Luke LeBrun https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/openai-ceo-apologizes-to-tumbler-ridge-for-failing-to-report-chatgpt-using-shooter/72998 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-14/7e3fujbd/IMG0770.jpeg A screenshot of Mark Carney, Pierre Poilevre, Mary Simon, David Eby, and Wendy Cocchia holding hands at the Tumbler Ridge vigil on Friday. westernstandard en 2026-04-24T21:01:26.023Z OpenAI CEO apologizes to Tumbler Ridge for failing to report ChatGPT-using shooter BC, News, David Eby, Chatgpt, Openai, Tumbler Ridge Shooting, Jesse Van Rootselaar https://www.westernstandard.news/news/edmonton-police-warn-public-after-harassment-incidents-at-the-university-of-alberta-campus/72993 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/r75rvep7/Screenshot-2026-04-24-at-2.32.51-PM.png Muhammad Ahmed westernstandard en 2026-04-24T20:36:02.659Z Edmonton police warn public after harassment incidents at the University of Alberta campus News, Alberta, Edmonton, Abpoli, Ableg, Eps, Muhammad Ahmed https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/oldcorn-ottawa-should-fund-deportations-not-health-benefits-for-rejected-asylum-claimants/72970 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/p35xredi/Screenshot%202024-05-09%20080736.png Illegal immigrants westernstandard en 2026-04-24T20:30:00.000Z OLDCORN: Ottawa should fund deportations, not health benefits for rejected asylum claimants Opinion, Healthcare, Federal Government, Opinion, Opinion Column, asylum seekers, rejected asylum claimants https://www.westernstandard.news/news/notorious-bc-gangster-now-living-in-edmonton-after-release-from-prison/72990 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/961bm04y/default.jpg-7.avif Surrey Six conspirator Jaime Bacon has been released from prison and is living in Edmonton westernstandard en 2026-04-24T20:21:16.627Z Notorious B.C. gangster now living in Edmonton after release from prison News, Alberta, BC, Abpoli, Edmonton, Yeg, Yegcc, Bc Gangs, Jamie Bacon, Bacon Brothers, Surrey Six, 2009 Vancouver Gang War https://www.westernstandard.news/quebec/ndp-to-drop-to-five-seats-as-mp-boulerice-eyes-provincial-run/72991 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-01-28/m4d4mps8/Screenshot-2025-01-28-at-8.52.51-AM.png Alexandre Boulerice westernstandard en 2026-04-24T20:16:37.933Z NDP to drop to five seats as MP Boulerice eyes provincial run ndp, jagmeet singh, avi lewis, quebec, quebec election 2026 https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-fast-tracks-teacher-certification-to-tackle-classroom-shortages-amid-surging-enrolment/72992 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-10-07/0gd6ntjr/Heading.jpg Classroom westernstandard en 2026-04-24T20:12:24.223Z Alberta fast-tracks teacher certification to tackle classroom shortages amid surging enrolment News, Alberta, Abpoli, Demetrios Nicolaides, Ableg, Myles Mcdougall, Teachers, Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools, Chinook’s Edge School Division https://www.westernstandard.news/news/uk-assisted-dying-bill-fails/72986 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/d5ejfwak/Heading-9.jpg UK assisted dying bill fails westernstandard en 2026-04-24T19:29:48.605Z UK assisted dying bill fails News, International, Uk, ukpoli, Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, assisted death, UK assisted dying bill fails, UK assisted dying bill, assisted dying UK, assisted death news, House of Lords assisted dying, Tanni Grey-Thompson, Victoria Prentis https://www.westernstandard.news/news/data-show-11b-in-child-benefits-went-to-temporary-residents/72989 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-12-08/1bbhlpi4/Screenshot-2025-12-08-at-9.41.55-AM.png Raining money on Parliament Hill westernstandard en 2026-04-24T19:00:20.099Z Data show $1.1B in child benefits went to temporary residents immigration, canada child benefit, temporary workers, students, international students https://www.westernstandard.news/news/american-soldier-arrested-after-winning-over-400000-betting-on-maduro-removal/72987 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/am3ld6xr/554ed195d37ed1e42d9e7dfa5526c2ea.webp American solider Gannon Ken Van Dyke has been charged after betting on Maduro removal westernstandard en 2026-04-24T18:51:09.956Z American soldier arrested after winning over $400,000 betting on Maduro removal News, USA News, Doj, President Nicolás Maduro, US Army, insider trading, Maduro, Polymarket, Fort Bragg, Maduro capture, US Soldier https://www.westernstandard.news/news/health-minister-says-liberal-government-will-always-support-race-based-spending/72988 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-10-17/aeywpxj7/IMG0735.JPG Minister of Health Marjorie Michel westernstandard en 2026-04-24T17:34:51.510Z Health minister says Liberal government will always support race-based spending minorities, black community, marjorie michel, funding black https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ready-aim-fire-us-justice-department-to-readopt-firing-squad-as-method-of-execution/72985 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/5iuv2v7p/2012.019.7131.jpg Execution of Nazi collaborator by Italian troops in 1945 westernstandard en 2026-04-24T17:21:29.797Z READY, AIM, FIRE!: US Justice Department to readopt firing squad as method of execution News, USA News, Death Penalty, Executions, Doj, Firing squad, Execution by firing squad, Bureau of Prisons https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/bc-mla-likens-ndp-indigenous-policy-to-nazi-blood-and-soil-ideology/72983 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-03-08/zorxu560/Armstrong.webp Tara Armstrong westernstandard en 2026-04-24T16:33:39.739Z BC MLA likens NDP indigenous policy to Nazi ‘blood and soil’ ideology BC, News, Bc, Bcpoli, David Eby, Undrip, Nazi, Dallas Brodie, DRIPA, Tara Armstromg https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/lytle-the-real-selfishness-isnt-alberta-leaving-its-canada-expecting-alberta-to-stay-quiet/72971 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-02-20/jsdfzk5h/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-20-2026-at-104007-AM.webp Alberta’s independence movement westernstandard en 2026-04-24T16:30:00.000Z LYTLE: The real selfishness isn’t Alberta leaving — it’s Canada expecting Alberta to stay quiet Opinion, Alberta, Independence, Opinion, Western, Western Independence, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/news/poilievre-skeptical-liberals-are-shifting-toward-pro-gas-policy-after-bc-pipeline-approval/72984 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/f7houjmk/Poilievre-speaking-in-Toronto Poilievre speaking in Missasauga westernstandard en 2026-04-24T16:28:47.428Z Poilievre skeptical Liberals are shifting toward pro-gas policy after BC pipeline approval News, Canadian, Energy, Ontario, BC, Cpc, Ontario, Bc, Energy, Liberals, Pipeline, Lng, Mark Carney, BC Pipeline https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-kenney-says-trump-could-interfere-in-alberta-independence-campaign/72978 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/t5k3xspo/Screenshot-2026-04-24-at-10.03.00-am.png Former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney speaking at Canada Strong and Free Network conference in 2025 westernstandard en 2026-04-24T16:23:13.567Z WATCH: Kenney says Trump could interfere in Alberta independence campaign News, Alberta, Watch, Jason Kenney, Trump Administration, Western, former premier Jason Kenney, Alberta independance, American interference https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-us-trade-ambassador-at-the-end-of-our-rope-over-canadas-restrictions-on-us-goods/72963 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/3a0fnvaf/1caf00e4-f20b-47fc-b829-0497a5e8e027.png Jamieson Greer, Canada US trade westernstandard en 2026-04-24T16:19:19.970Z WATCH: US trade ambassador 'at the end of our rope' over Canada's restrictions on US goods News, Canadian, International, USA News, Watch, Cdnpoli, Claudia Tenney, #cdnpoli, US Canada trade war, US Canada trade, Canada trade talks, Jamieson Greer, US trade ambassador, US trade representative Jamieson Greer, Canada restrictions on US dairy, TRQs, Canada trade, Canada trade restrictions, Canadian province ban on US alcohol https://www.westernstandard.news/news/poilievre-pushes-cutting-all-federal-fuel-taxes-to-lower-gas-prices/72982 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/thmdz00l/Poilievre-speaking-in-Missasauga CPC leader Poilievre speaking in Missasauga westernstandard en 2026-04-24T16:14:29.264Z Poilievre pushes cutting all federal fuel taxes to lower gas prices News, Canadian, Ontario, Energy, Cpc, Ontario, Energy, Toronto, Gas, Conservative party leader Pierre Poilievre, Canada gas prices https://www.westernstandard.news/news/medical-miracle-family-friends-liver-donation-saves-airdrie-toddler-in-life-saving-transplant-surgery/72981 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/t51zps34/Screenshot-2026-04-24-at-9.59.57-AM.png Colby Crofts and mom Stephanie https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/b7mpwxck/Screenshot-2026-04-24-at-9.58.25-AM.png Colby Crofts' skin was yellow because of lover problems https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/o61mys8o/Screenshot-2026-04-24-at-9.58.43-AM.png Medical team treats Colby Crofts https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/92fl71rt/Screenshot-2026-04-24-at-9.59.35-AM.png Colby Crofts gets ready to be transported to Edmonton https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/scutwbyb/Screenshot-2026-04-24-at-10.00.13-AM.png Amy Hasson westernstandard en 2026-04-24T16:09:19.411Z MEDICAL MIRACLE: Family friend’s liver donation saves Airdrie toddler in life-saving transplant surgery News, Alberta, Abpoli, Ableg, University of Alberta Hospital, Organ Transplants, Alberta Children’s Hospital, liver transplant, Colby Crofts, Alagille syndrome, Amy Hasson https://www.westernstandard.news/news/exclusive-lukaszuk-named-as-early-source-for-ndp-linked-outlet-in-caylan-ford-trial/72976 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-25/7mjk57uq/Heading-2-copy.webp Things have taken a turn in former UCP nomination candidate Caylan Ford’s defamation trial as former Alberta deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk has been named as one of Press Progress’ early sources when Facebook Messenger messages linked to Ford began to circulate. westernstandard en 2026-04-24T15:20:42.000Z EXCLUSIVE: Lukaszuk named as early source for NDP-linked outlet in Caylan Ford trial News, Alberta, Calgary, Cbc, Abpoli, Jason Kenney, Ndp, Caylan Ford, Thomas Lukaszuk, Toronto Star, Abpol, Karim Jivraj, Alberta Ucp, Broadbent Institute, Press Progress, Caylan Ford defamation suit, Alberta Forever Canada, Luke LeBrun https://www.westernstandard.news/news/do-your-goddamn-job-tories-blast-media-warn-liberals-moving-to-shut-down-committee-scrutiny/72979 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/rav1u5k5/Screenshot-2026-04-24-at-9.11.01-AM.png John Brassard westernstandard en 2026-04-24T15:15:10.184Z 'DO YOUR GODDAMN JOB:' Tories blast media, warn Liberals moving to shut down committee scrutiny News, Canadian, Parliamentary Press Gallery, Cbc, Cdnpoli, Marc Miller, John Brassard https://www.westernstandard.news/news/canadians-sinking-deeper-into-debt-as-trustee-warns-of-looming-tipping-point/72977 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-10-27/pxd8k6ia/AdobeStock_233157369-e1563829079395.jpeg Debt westernstandard en 2026-04-24T15:00:40.802Z Canadians sinking deeper into debt as trustee warns of looming tipping point News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Debt, Greg Mclean, Grant Bazian, Consumer Debt Index https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ethics-committee-urges-carney-to-sell-stocks-liberals-cry-foul-over-targeted-reforms/72974 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-03-02/d1n6wh33/Screenshot-2026-03-02-at-3.32.06-PM.png Mark Carney westernstandard en 2026-04-24T14:18:29.576Z Ethics committee urges Carney to sell stocks, Liberals cry foul over ‘targeted’ reforms News, Canadian, Ethics, Cdnpoli, Pierre Poilievre, Mark Carney, Brookfield https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ottawa-approves-4b-enbridge-sunrise-pipeline-expansion-to-boost-bc-gas-capacity/72972 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-24/ht528t8q/Screenshot-2026-04-24-at-2.29.33-PM.png Infrastructure images of Compressor Station 7 (CS-7) at Savona, BC, located along Enbridge's Westcoast Energy's BC Pipeline natural gas transmission pipeline right-of-way, captured in October 2023. westernstandard en 2026-04-24T14:02:40.478Z Ottawa approves $4B Enbridge Sunrise pipeline expansion to boost B.C. gas capacity News, Canadian, BC, Bcpoli, Abpoli, Cdnpoli, Enbridge, Greg Ebel, BC NDP Premier David Eby, Tim Hodgson, Enbridge Sunrise pipeline https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/bernardo-10-crime-scenes-2-killings-18-missing-smuggled-guns-ottawa-still-blames-licenced-firearms-owners/72967 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/tv0zy9ug/Enews-Apr-20-2026.webp 10 crime scenes, 2 killings, 18 missing smuggled guns westernstandard en 2026-04-24T13:30:00.000Z BERNARDO: 10 crime scenes, 2 killings, 18 missing smuggled guns — Ottawa still blames licenced firearms owners Opinion, Organized Crime, Gun Grab, Opinion, Gun Smugglers, Opinion Column, Illegal Firearms https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/macleod-lessons-for-alberta-from-canadas-brain-drain-crisis/72914 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-22/h90n5nqa/shawn-day-ii6BOPjAtVY-unsplash.webp Brain https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-22/lfsj8dzt/Screenshot-2026-04-22-at-12.00.03-PM.webp Immigration between US and Canada westernstandard en 2026-04-24T11:30:00.000Z MACLEOD: Lessons for Alberta from Canada’s ‘brain drain’ crisis Opinion, Alberta, Immigration, Emigration, Usa, Opinion, Opinion Column, brain drain canada, brain drain https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/hannaford/hannaford-compelled-speech-the-new-threat-to-free-expression-in-canada/72935 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/8brlqwej/CMS-Template-2026-04-23T160514.738.jpg Compelled speech, the new threat to free expression in Canada westernstandard en 2026-04-24T00:59:00.000Z HANNAFORD: Compelled speech, the new threat to free expression in Canada Hannaford, Watch, Opinion, Justice Centre For Constititional Freedoms, C2c Journal, land acknowledgements, compelled speech, George Ramsay https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/smith-avoids-committing-to-upholding-referendum-results-that-go-against-her-governments-campaign/72962 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/scfozmgb/Screenshot-2026-04-23-at-11.48.56-AM.png Mickey Amery and Danielle Smith westernstandard en 2026-04-23T22:53:17.981Z Smith vaguely commits to re-evaluate her government's approach if referendum results go against them Alberta referendum, Alberta independence, Alberta immigration referendum, Alberta immigration, Canada immigration, Danielle Smith, Alberta politics , Alberta government, Alberta UCP, Naheed Nenshi, Alberta NDP https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ford-criticized-for-remarks-about-former-media-member-liberal-mpp/72969 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/rwi6907u/Ford-speaking-at-Queens-Park Ford speaking at Queen's Park westernstandard en 2026-04-23T22:52:22.193Z Ford criticized for remarks about former media member Liberal MPP News, Ontario, Ford, Liberals, Doug Ford, Smyth, Stephanie Smyth, PCS https://www.westernstandard.news/news/man-run-over-and-murdered-at-peace-river-gas-pump/72968 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/9p56xpen/Screenshot-2026-04-23-at-3.50.52-PM.png Suspect westernstandard en 2026-04-23T21:54:38.357Z Man run over and murdered at Peace River gas pump News, Alberta, Rcmp, Abpoli, Peace River https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/slobodian-straight-white-males-need-not-apply/72959 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/import/westernstandard.news/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/a7/ea7a83e4-d531-11ed-bc60-434226fc9544/642ff5658357d.image.jpg Memorial University westernstandard en 2026-04-23T20:30:00.000Z SLOBODIAN: Straight white males need not apply Opinion, Jason Kenney, Dei, Memorial University, Opinion, Opinion Column, discriminated against white males, DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/smith-says-lukaszuks-petition-clearly-asks-for-a-referendum/72958 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-10-08/n6lvngy2/Heading-copy.webp Danielle Smith and Thomas Lukaszuk in front of an Alberta flag. westernstandard en 2026-04-23T20:28:31.778Z Smith says Lukaszuk's petition clearly asks for a referendum Danielle Smith, Thomas Lukaszuk , Alberta independence, Alberta seperatism, Forever Canadian https://www.westernstandard.news/news/press-progress-editor-says-outlet-verified-evidence-before-publishing-explosive-caylan-ford-claims/72954 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/8b62wr5i/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-23-2026-at-020622-PM.webp The Press Progress editor who wrote a controversial 2019 article about former United Conservative Party nomination candidate Caylan Ford testified his outlet verified Facebook Messenger messages attributed to Ford and sought comment from her before publication. westernstandard en 2026-04-23T20:22:22.314Z Press Progress editor says outlet verified evidence before publishing explosive Caylan Ford claims News, Alberta, Calgary, Cbc, Abpoli, Caylan Ford, Ucp, Toronto Star, Abpol, Karim Jivraj, Broadbent Institute, Press Progress, Caylan Ford defamation suit, perry mack, Luke LeBrun, Stephen Magusiak https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/champagne-says-alberta-must-decide-on-gas-tax-relief/72961 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-11-18/rxksaujk/Bubbles Francois Phillipe Champagne speaking to reporters in Ottawa westernstandard en 2026-04-23T19:49:06.810Z Champagne says Alberta must decide on gas tax relief gas tax, champagne, relief, pumps, gas, affordability, alberta, alberta and ottawa https://www.westernstandard.news/news/deadly-air-canada-crash-at-laguardia-caused-by-communication-breakdowns/72960 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/dcg6ijdo/Screenshot-2026-04-23-at-1.38.46-PM.png Air Canada wreckage westernstandard en 2026-04-23T19:45:25.660Z Deadly Air Canada crash at LaGuardia caused by communication breakdowns News, Canadian, USA News, Cdnpoli, Air Canada, NTSB, LaGuardia crash https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-bar-association-seeking-mothers-and-gender-diverse-lawyers-for-study-about-parenthood/72957 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/l4it9kiz/Screenshot-2026-04-23-at-12.28.30-pm.png Release put out my the Canadian Bar Association Alberta looking for "mothers and gender-diverse lawyers" to participate in study about parenthood westernstandard en 2026-04-23T19:34:07.820Z Alberta Bar Association seeking 'mothers and gender-diverse lawyers' for study about parenthood News, Alberta, Canadian Bar Association, academic study, Alberta Bar Association, Parenthood https://www.westernstandard.news/news/feds-to-spend-24-billion-on-national-ai-push/72948 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/2gimv4uz/4902f911-2a8b-4970-99c9-a6d5336acdda.png $2.4 billion AI project westernstandard en 2026-04-23T19:32:47.797Z Feds to spend $2.4 billion on national AI push News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Ai, Artificial Intelligence Technology, #cdnpoli, AI data centres, feds AI spending, AI Canada, feds spend money on supercomputer, Canadian AI supercomputer, AI supercomputer, Feds to spend $2.4 billion, feds spend $2.4 billion https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-live-alberta-prosperity-project-continues-to-be-harassed-by-elections-alberta/72929 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/y8zxrswk/CMS-Template-2.jpg Alberta Prosperity Project continues to be harassed by Elections Alberta westernstandard en 2026-04-23T18:30:00.000Z WATCH LIVE: Alberta Prosperity Project continues to be harassed by Elections Alberta Watch, Marty Up North, Opinion, Rcmp, Canada Post, Liberal Government, Alberta Prosperity Project, Elections Alberta, Mark Carney, Gun Violence, west coast pipeline https://www.westernstandard.news/news/taxpayers-group-urges-smith-to-reject-ottawa-carbon-tax-deal/72956 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-01-12/gc211kx3/SmithvsCarney.png Danielle Smith and Mark Carney in front of a boxing ring, with the Alberta flag in the background. westernstandard en 2026-04-23T18:10:22.307Z Taxpayers group urges Smith to reject Ottawa carbon tax deal News, Alberta, Energy, Carbon Tax, Abpoli, Danielle Smith, Ableg, Ctf, Kris Sims, Mark Carney https://www.westernstandard.news/news/new-website-launches-ahead-of-alberta-fall-referendum-vote/72955 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/n28h155p/Screenshot-2026-04-23-at-11.57.00-AM.png Moe Amery and Danielle Smith westernstandard en 2026-04-23T18:00:26.948Z New website launches ahead of Alberta fall referendum vote News, Alberta, Abpoli, Referendum, Danielle Smith, Ableg, Moe Amery https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/conservatives-launch-task-force-to-defend-bc-property-rights/72953 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-10-23/t884p391/Poilievre Pierre Poilievre, Vincent Ho and Sandra Cobena speaking to reporters in Ottawa westernstandard en 2026-04-23T17:46:12.095Z WATCH: Conservatives launch task force to defend BC property rights property rights, task force, conservatives, pierre poilievre https://www.westernstandard.news/news/brampton-man-who-abducted-child-with-promise-of-ice-cream-fidget-spinners-sentenced-to-18-months/72947 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/qsmcnz7n/LVNPUPU5UBHJ7HS7QXRGVJDVXE.jpg.avif Former Brampton real estate agent Manoj Govindbalunikam sentenced to 18 months in prison for abducting a child in Northern Ontario westernstandard en 2026-04-23T17:33:25.934Z Brampton man who abducted child with promise of ice cream, fidget spinners, sentenced to 18 months News, Ontario, Ontario Court Of Justice, Child Abduction, Northern Ontario, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Thessalon Ontario, Former Brampton Realtor https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/poilievre-opposes-government-funding-for-black-community-initiatives/72951 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-16/nrxdw2ig/Poilievre-speaking-in-Toronto Poilievre speaking in Toronto westernstandard en 2026-04-23T17:31:37.648Z Poilievre opposes government funding for black community initiatives poilievre, racism, race, black community, blanchet, quebec https://www.westernstandard.news/news/rfk-jr-calls-out-canadas-maid-program-says-assisted-suicide-laws-abhorrent/72940 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/tzvtii7p/Screenshot-2026-04-23-at-10.24.31-AM.png RFK Jr at HHS Budget hearing westernstandard en 2026-04-23T16:51:45.838Z RFK Jr calls out Canada's MAiD program, says assisted suicide laws 'abhorrent' News, Canadian, USA News, International, Maid, Assisted Suicide, RFK JR., MAID Canada, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., HHS, MAiD 2026, RFK Jr calls out Canada's MAiD program, RFK Jr MAiD, US Secretary of Health and Human Services, US assisted suicide, MAiD one of leading causes of death https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/bc-conservative-proposes-bill-requiring-politicians-complete-basic-economics-training/72946 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-01-10/ghavm5ty/Deeeew.jpg David Eby and Gavin Dew westernstandard en 2026-04-23T16:50:40.992Z BC Conservative proposes bill requiring politicians complete basic economics training BC, News, Bc, Bcpoli, David Eby, Rachel Gilmore, Gavin Dew, Avi Lewis, BC NDP has history of running deficits https://www.westernstandard.news/news/breaking-ford-government-passes-budget-including-foi-restrictions/72950 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/rwi6907u/Ford-speaking-at-Queens-Park Ford speaking at Queen's Park westernstandard en 2026-04-23T16:49:46.409Z Ford government passes budget including FOI restrictions News, Ontario, Doug Ford, Ontario Budget, Foi, Doug Ford budget, FOI changes, Ontario FOI https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/ucp-introduce-legislation-to-adopt-permanent-mountain-daylight-time/72931 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/fwmgka3w/IMG1034.jpeg Minister Dale Nally speaking to reporters. westernstandard en 2026-04-23T16:32:48.421Z UCP introduce legislation to adopt permanent Mountain Daylight Time Alberta time, Calgary time, Edmonton time, Alberta time change, Alberta time zone, Alberta politics, Alberta government https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/nemeth-wallace-will-a-net-zero-straitjacket-enable-canada-to-become-an-energy-superpower/72936 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-01-20/3jd0nh2e/Carney-WEF Carney at the WEF westernstandard en 2026-04-23T16:30:00.000Z NEMETH / WALLACE: Will a net-zero straitjacket enable Canada to become an energy superpower? Opinion, Energy, Oil And Gas, Davos, Mark Carney, Wef, Opinion, Opinion Column https://www.westernstandard.news/news/mps-back-gambling-ad-curbs-as-bill-clears-second-reading/72944 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-01/55779019-d8ff-4fc9-ba1a-9cd7af7a257d/online_sports_betting_ads.jpg Sports betting ads appear everywhere, including on this billboard at BMO Field in Toronto. westernstandard en 2026-04-23T16:09:09.896Z MPs back gambling ad curbs as bill clears second reading News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Canadian Centre On Substance Use And Addiction, Bardish Chagger, Arnold Viersen, Sports Betting, Marjorie Michel https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ford-government-budget-bill-set-for-final-vote-after-night-sitting/72932 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-01-08/kxut8kie/Ford-toronto Premier Doug Ford westernstandard en 2026-04-23T15:22:00.675Z Ford government budget bill set for final vote after night sitting News, Ontario, Doug Ford, Ontario Budget, Night sitting, FOI changes, FOI Ontario, PC Ontario https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-kelowna-man-pushes-baby-geese-off-apartment-balcony/72937 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/mbulssoc/Screenshot-2026-04-23-at-8.53.20-am.png Kelowna man shown pushing baby geese off balcony with pool noodle westernstandard en 2026-04-23T15:20:35.154Z WATCH: Kelowna man pushes baby geese off apartment balcony Watch, News, BC, Kelowna, Canada Geese, Animal Cruelty, Animal Abuse, Kelowna Rcmp, Baby geese https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/ottawa-to-announce-86m-for-black-community-initiatives/72939 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-10-17/aeywpxj7/IMG0735.JPG Minister of Health Marjorie Michel westernstandard en 2026-04-23T15:19:26.348Z Ottawa to announce $8.6M for black community initiatives black, government, funding, DEI https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ottawa-spends-59k-on-art-for-milan-consulate-drawing-taxpayer-backlash/72941 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-03-25/40oa6xwi/Screenshot-2026-03-25-at-9.37.43-AM.png Franco Terrazzano westernstandard en 2026-04-23T15:13:54.945Z Ottawa spends $59K on art for Milan consulate drawing taxpayer backlash News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Franco Terrazzano, Ctf, Global Affairs Canada, Milan https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ottawa-spends-43m-on-health-care-for-rejected-asylum-claimants-sparking-backlash/72938 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/qo6fbkkv/Screenshot-2026-04-23-at-9.02.54-AM.png Burton Bailey westernstandard en 2026-04-23T15:06:06.464Z Ottawa spends $43M on health care for rejected asylum claimants sparking backlash News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Pierre Poilievre, asylum seekers, Burton Bailey https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/ndp-veteran-joan-phillip-seriously-ill-after-pivotal-role-in-dripa-reversal/72933 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/zn404uj0/42124554web111779739web1180510-HSL-MMIWGFollow10.jpg.webp BC NDP MLA Joan Phillip stands with her husband, Stewart, the Grand Chief of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs. The Syilx Okanagan Chiefs Executive Council said they stand with MLA Phillip against the provincial government suspending or amending DRIPA. westernstandard en 2026-04-23T14:18:24.081Z NDP veteran Joan Phillip ‘seriously ill’ after pivotal role in DRIPA reversal BC, News, Bc, Bcpoli, David Eby, Bc Ndp, DRIPA, Joan Phillip https://www.westernstandard.news/news/edmonton-daycare-worker-charged-in-sexual-assault-case-police-seek-more-victims/72934 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/xszp32l4/Screenshot-2026-04-23-at-8.13.49-AM.png Kulraj Singh westernstandard en 2026-04-23T14:16:46.004Z Edmonton daycare worker charged in sexual assault case; police seek more victims News, Alberta, Edmonton, Yeg, Eps, Yegcc, Kulraj Singh https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/macleod-carneys-anti-american-fantasy-will-cost-alberta/72930 https://media.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/a1lq5j6w/Direct-threat-to-Alberta.webp Mark Carney direct threat to Alberta westernstandard en 2026-04-23T13:30:00.000Z MACLEOD: Carney's anti-American fantasy will cost Alberta Opinion, Trade, Mark Carney, Cusma, Opinion, Opinion Column, anti-American, anti-usa