https://www.westernstandard.news/calgary/feds-pony-up-funds-for-new-water-main-project-in-calgary/76571 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/hcu5us5q/Hogan.jpg Corey Hogan, MP for Calgary Confederation westernstandard en 2026-09-01T21:00:04.445Z Feds pony up funds for new water main project in Calgary Calgary, News, Alberta, Corey Hogen, Bearspaw feeder main, Water restrictions in Calgary, GM Michael Thompson, Build Canada Strong https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/haubrich-saskatchewan-is-wasting-its-oil-revenue-windfall-again/76568 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/s2cf37rx/Scott-Moe-Spending-Windfall-Revenue.webp Scott Moe Spending Windfall Revenue westernstandard en 2026-09-01T20:30:00.000Z HAUBRICH: Saskatchewan is wasting its oil revenue windfall, again Opinion, Saskatchewan, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Oil Revenues, Premier Scott Moe, Opinion, Opinion Column, windfall https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/smith-facing-criticism-after-first-nations-reference-removed-from-updated-alberta-day-statement/76565 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2024-02/dcc1fe31-168d-4679-b3cf-9f5394178e47/Screen_Shot_2024_02_27_at_5_55_39_PM.png Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she and her cabinet met with the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations to discuss mutual priorities. westernstandard en 2026-09-01T20:23:06.258Z Smith facing criticism after First Nations reference removed from updated Alberta Day statement Danielle Smith, Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Alberta First Nations, Alberta politics, First Nations, Alberta Day https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/watch-another-canadian-church-burns-this-time-in-vernon/76566 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/qej6lhh9/vernonalliancechurchfirehero16x9.jpg Flames burn through the roof of Vernon Alliance Church in Vernon on Monday. Still from circulating video. westernstandard en 2026-09-01T20:21:04.727Z WATCH: Another Canadian church burns, this time in Vernon BC, News, Bc, Arson, Marc Dalton, Vernon, Bc Rcmp, Church Fire, Kamloops Indian Band https://www.westernstandard.news/news/florida-couple-charged-with-sexually-abusing-four-children-held-in-semi-truck-for-six-years/76567 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/7mutp35q/Screenshot-2026-09-01-at-1.45.07-PM.png Keysha Monique Epps and Tamra Marshon Stewart westernstandard en 2026-09-01T19:46:44.735Z Florida couple charged with sexually abusing four children held in semi-truck for six years News, USA News, Florida, Child Abuse, Keysha Monique Epps, Tamra Marshon Stewart https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/prominent-alberta-independence-advocate-dismisses-accusations-of-belittling-fellow-leading-nationalist/76559 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-05-28/66jg7k1o/IMG1084.jpeg Jeffrey Rath at the Stay Free Alberta petition submission event. westernstandard en 2026-09-01T19:11:22.100Z Prominent Alberta independence advocate dismisses accusations of belittling fellow leading nationalist Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Alberta Prosperity Project, Stay Free Alberta, Let Alberta Decide, Keith Wilson, Jeffrey Rath, Jeff Rath, Alberta referendum https://www.westernstandard.news/calgary/ai-analysis-identifies-50-most-dangerous-pedestrian-intersections-in-calgary/76557 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/nmlhi28a/pedestrian-crossing.avif Pedestrian crossing https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/axfmpsoo/Screenshot-2026-09-01-at-1.06.20-PM.png Top 50 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/b0za25m8/Screenshot-2026-09-01-at-1.06.40-PM.png Top 50 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/6o8bpz08/Screenshot-2026-09-01-at-1.06.57-PM.png Top 50 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/qlqpq8iv/7.jpg Top 50 westernstandard en 2026-09-01T19:08:33.426Z AI analysis identifies 50 most dangerous pedestrian intersections in Calgary Calgary, News, Alberta, Yyc, Calgary City Council, Yyccc, pedestrian deaths in Calgary, traffic patterns in calgary, Calgary city adminstration https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/in-depth-hansard-does-not-back-claim-that-findlays-defectors-are-secret-liberals/76532 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/cwt5atw1/fotor1788252040535.jpg From left: Peter Milobar, Rosalyn Bird, Brennan Day, Teresa Wat, Á’a:líya Warbus and Bruce Banman, six of the seven Conservative MLAs who have left Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s caucus since August 14. westernstandard en 2026-09-01T19:06:19.614Z IN DEPTH: Hansard does not back claim that Findlay's defectors are ‘secret Liberals’ BC, News, Features, John Rustad, Niki Sharma, Peter Milobar, Christy Clark, Bc Liberal Party, Bruce Banman, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Raj Chouhan, Teresa Wat, Ian Paton, Trevor Halford, Brennan Day, Rosalyn Bird, Á’a:líya Warbus, BC Conservative, DRIPA, Tom Fletcher, Tara Armstromg, Tim Thielmann, Aaron Pete, Conservative Party of BC, K'omoks https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/robsontorontos-october-7-conference-exposes-canadas-counterterrorism-failure/76562 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/r45vbfg8/Al-Aqsa-Flood.webp October 7 Conference advertisement westernstandard en 2026-09-01T18:29:38.303Z ROBSON: Toronto’s October 7 conference exposes Canada’s counterterrorism failure Opinion, Israel, Terrorism, Popular Front For The Liberation Of Palestine, Opinion, Palestine, Opinion Column, Hamas, October 7, Samidoun https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/father-of-the-year-bc-boy-bitten-by-rattlesnake-his-father-picked-up-to-show-him/76558 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/1bjjqi3m/1620px-CrotalusoreganusoreganussACRAMENTO1of1-980x653-1.jpg Western Rattlesnake westernstandard en 2026-09-01T18:20:58.275Z FATHER OF THE YEAR?: BC boy bitten by rattlesnake his father picked up to show him BC, News, Canadian, British Columbia, Keremeos, Penticton, BC, Rattlesnake, Snake bite, BC Wildlife https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-calandra-flags-50000-vacation-payout-to-hamilton-school-ceo/76561 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/n9c5r9tk/image84.jpg Sheryl Robinson Petrazzini, CEO of the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, has been paid about $50,000 over three years for unused vacation time. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/c7mi6uab/Screenshot-2026-09-01-at-2.05.39-PM.png Tina Yazdani posted about the $750 classroom supply cards on X westernstandard en 2026-09-01T18:17:10.026Z WATCH: Calandra flags $50,000 vacation payout to Hamilton school CEO Watch, News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Education, Canadian taxpayers, City of Hamilton, Accountabillity https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ottawa-defends-transgender-prison-policy-despite-sexual-assault-charges-against-inmates/76560 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/1ug3dkpy/Screenshot-2026-09-01-at-11.38.13-AM.png Prison westernstandard en 2026-09-01T17:41:57.463Z Ottawa defends transgender prison policy despite sexual assault charges against inmates News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Transgender, Chris Fleury, Correctional Service Canada, $13 million project https://www.westernstandard.news/ontario/watch-ontario-awards-410-link-contract-issues-413-east-procurement/76555 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/3py8j9ag/image83.jpg Minister Sarkaria spoke on the new highway plans on Tuesday https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/nf31oyl0/hwy413.jpg An image of the highway 413 preliminary design westernstandard en 2026-09-01T17:23:14.397Z WATCH: Ontario awards 410 link contract, issues 413 east procurement Ontario, News, Canadian, Watch, Ontario, Doug Ford, Canadian taxpayers, Canadian highways https://www.westernstandard.news/news/wood-buffalo-rcmp-warn-against-vigilantism-after-fort-mcmurray-man-charged-with-sexual-interference/76556 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-06-26/dcv2jti4/RCMPP-1.webp RCMP westernstandard en 2026-09-01T17:19:30.385Z Wood Buffalo RCMP warn against vigilantism after Fort McMurray man charged with sexual interference News, Alberta, Rcmp, Abpoli, Fort Mcmurray https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/carney-tells-us-to-stop-doing-memes-after-hegseth-mocks-canadian-cadets/76554 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/rkdmeic6/HRF9VHqaYAArMFR.jpeg Army cadet and cadet instructor westernstandard en 2026-09-01T16:54:02.776Z Carney tells U.S. to ‘stop doing memes’ after Hegseth mocks Canadian cadets Pete Hegseth, Mark Carney, Memes, stop memes, US Canada relations, Air Cadets, Army Cadets, Canadian armed forces https://www.westernstandard.news/usa-news/police-shooting-of-familys-pet-donkey-heehaw-under-investigation-in-georgia/76552 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/u6gppxls/Untitled-design-2026-09-01T103729.814.png westernstandard en 2026-09-01T16:48:20.641Z Police shooting of family’s pet donkey 'HeeHaw' under investigation in Georgia USA News, News, Donkey, HeeHaw the donkey, Elsberry Riding and Farm, Cedartown Police Department, Georgia Department of Agriculture, Hannah Israel https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/line-5-still-down-a-week-after-wisconsin-truck-strike/76551 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/n8xqpy9u/Screenshot-2026-09-01-at-12.16.19-PM.png The pipeline is a major supplier of energy for Ontario https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/gnj2h7wp/Screenshot-2026-09-01-at-12.41.00-PM.png The 645-mile line runs from Superior, Wisconsin, through Michigan to Sarnia. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/9306yj78/TRANSCRIPTS_00_35_05_15_Still020.jpg Enbridge’s fact sheet says a full shutdown would cut Enbridge crude to regional refineries by about 45%. westernstandard en 2026-09-01T16:47:42.163Z Line 5 still down a week after Wisconsin truck strike Canadian, News, Ontario, Ontario, Energy, Enbridge, Sarnia, Line5 https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/nationalist-leader-dispels-doom-and-gloom-critics-of-alberta-independence/76543 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-19/82uo48kg/IMG1736.JPG Keith Wilson, Tanya Clemens westernstandard en 2026-09-01T16:47:04.838Z Nationalist leader dispels 'doom and gloom' critics of Alberta independence Alberta independence, Alberta separation, Alberta separatism, Alberta separatists, Keith Wilson, Alberta federation of labour, Alberta referendum, Stay Free Alberta, Let Alberta Decide, Alberta Prosperity Project https://www.westernstandard.news/international/ottawa-sends-10-officials-to-nepal-as-death-toll-passes-1000-30-canadians-remain-missing/76538 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/mt126oni/Untitled-design-2026-08-28T100141.879.png The death toll from devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border has risen to at least 584 people, as rescue crews continue searching for survivors and evacuating people stranded by the disaster. westernstandard en 2026-09-01T16:37:15.469Z Ottawa sends 10 officials to Nepal as death toll passes 1,000, 30 Canadians remain missing International, News, Anita Anand, Global Affairs Canada, CCTV footage, Tibet floods, Gyirong Port, Nepal police, Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/poilievre-blasts-carney-for-putting-ultimate-liberal-powerbroker-atop-invest-in-canada/76553 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/qwijvh9g/Screenshot-2026-09-01-at-8.10.57-AM.png Dominic Barton westernstandard en 2026-09-01T16:36:14.660Z Poilievre blasts Carney for putting ‘ultimate Liberal powerbroker’ atop Invest in Canada Dominic Barton, Liberal insider, Pierre Poilievre, Mark Carney, Invest in Canada, PMO, Michelle Rempel Garner https://www.westernstandard.news/news/us-conservative-commentator-warns-mass-immigration-is-straining-canadas-economy/76550 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/wbvapzdk/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-102522-AM.webp The immigration debate rages on in Canada as the country’s rapidly changing demographics have attracted attention south of the border, with American historian and conservative commentator Victor Davis Hanson warning the massive influx of migrants is placing growing pressure on the economy. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/vbbey0ow/Screenshot-2026-09-01-at-9.14.09-AM.webp Canada's foreign-born population. westernstandard en 2026-09-01T16:30:36.906Z US conservative commentator warns mass immigration is straining Canada’s economy News, Canadian, USA News, Justin Trudeau, Cdnpoli, Immigrants, Statistics Canada, Mass Immigration, Mark Carney, Cdnpol, Dominic Barton, Victor Davis Hanson, Immigration Canada, Canadian Club, immigrants coming to Canada, Mass immigration crushing Canada, Mark Wiseman, mass immigration into Canada, Remigration, White Papers Policy Institute https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-ford-says-bike-lanes-coming-off-torontos-busiest-streets/76536 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/84it7bi8/image80.jpg The Government of Ontario has begun restoring motor-vehicle lanes on Bloor Street West westernstandard en 2026-09-01T16:19:29.536Z WATCH: Ford says bike lanes coming off Toronto’s busiest streets News, Ontario, Canadian, Watch, Ontario, Doug Ford, Bike Lanes, Canadian taxpayers, gridlock https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-times-square-stabbing-victim-named-as-bank-of-america-vice-president/76549 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/62s4w6dk/VP-BOA.jpg Erin Piacenti, the woman stabbed and killed in a seemingly random attack in Times Square on Monday, was a Bank of America vice-president. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/ha3nf4q6/Screenshot-2026-09-01-at-11.41.37-AM.png Erin Piacenti had just recently celebrated her second wedding anniversary. westernstandard en 2026-09-01T15:57:15.396Z WATCH: Times Square stabbing victim named as Bank of America vice-president News, USA News, Watch, Public Safety, New York City, Violent Crime, Times Square https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ontario-teachers-face-professional-investigation-after-dismissals-over-religious-beliefs/76545 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-12-05/oz0n8wqy/Screenshot-2025-12-05-at-9.36.51-AM.png Matt and Nicole Alexander westernstandard en 2026-09-01T15:30:04.503Z Ontario teachers face professional investigation after dismissals over religious beliefs News, Canadian, Ontario, Cdnpoli, Jccf, Ontario College Of Teachers, Matt and Nicole Alexander https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/morgan-by-elections-indicate-the-cpc-is-up-the-creek/76533 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/mbk2i7cx/Pierre-Poilievre.webp Pierre Poilievre westernstandard en 2026-09-01T15:30:00.000Z MORGAN: By-elections indicate the CPC is up the creek Opinion, Liberals, Conservatives, Pierre Poilievre, Ndp, Mark Carney, Opinion, Snap Election, Opinion Column, 2026 by-elections https://www.westernstandard.news/news/breaking-calgary-man-charged-in-alleged-164-million-ponzi-scheme-involving-more-than-1000-investors/76542 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2025-09-02/e0l52z8t/Screenshot-2025-09-02-at-12.02.13-PM.png RCMP westernstandard en 2026-09-01T15:07:43.489Z Calgary man charged in alleged $164 million Ponzi scheme involving more than 1,000 investors News, Alberta, Calgary, Rcmp, Yyc, Abpoli, Yyccc, Craig Michael Thompson https://www.westernstandard.news/news/barton-named-invest-in-canada-chair-two-years-after-mckinsey-contracting-controversy/76535 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/qwijvh9g/Screenshot-2026-09-01-at-8.10.57-AM.png Dominic Barton westernstandard en 2026-09-01T14:15:15.987Z Barton named Invest in Canada chair two years after McKinsey contracting controversy News, Canadian, Justin Trudeau, Chrystia Freeland, Cdnpoli, Karen Hogan, Alexander Jeglic, Dominic Barton, McKinsey & Company https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/letters-why-areknown-gang-membersnames-thatcommitcrimes-being-protected/76534 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/z7t2fl36/IMG_0446.webp Calgary Police at Edworthy Park on August 10, 2026. westernstandard en 2026-09-01T14:04:39.906Z LETTERS: Why are known gang members’ names that commit crimes being protected? Opinion, Letters to the Editor, Calgary, Shooting, Letters, Letters To The Editor, Calgary Police Services, gang crime, gang members https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/morgan-shady-characters-are-exploiting-the-alberta-independence-movement-time-to-distance-the-movement-from-them/76434 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/nuqyvurr/Parker-Davies-Chung.webp David Parker, Cameron Davies, and Apollo Chung westernstandard en 2026-09-01T11:30:00.000Z MORGAN: Shady characters are exploiting the Alberta independence movement — time to distance the movement from them Opinion, Alberta, David Parker, Opinion, Western, Western Independence, Opinion Column, Fraudsters, Cameron Davies (Republican Party of Alberta), Apollo Chung https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/carneys-former-deputy-wins-north-vancouver-capilano-by-election/76531 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/85l5emtc/image-24.jpg Liberal candidate Braeden Caley, who is running in Monday’s North Vancouver–Capilano federal byelection. westernstandard en 2026-09-01T04:13:19.037Z Carney’s former deputy wins North Vancouver-Capilano by-election BC, News, Pierre Poilievre, Jonathan Wilkinson, Liberal Party Of Canada, North Vancouver, Mark Carney, by-election, 604raw, Braeden Caley, Stephen Curren https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/breaking-liberals-snatch-quebec-swing-seat-from-conservatives-hold-toronto-stronghold/76530 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-25/yj5xsu92/Carney-hands-up-2026-06-25.jpeg Prime Minister Mark Carney speaking to reporters in Ottawa westernstandard en 2026-09-01T01:50:03.767Z Liberals snatch Quebec swing seat from Conservatives, hold Toronto stronghold Quebec, Ontario, swing riding, liberal safe, by-election, by-elections 2026, Mark Carney, Liberal victory, Richard Martel https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/michigan-democrat-calls-trump-an-ass-for-picking-tariff-war-with-canada/76526 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/hql2ejfv/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-6.00.46-PM.png Abdul El-Sayed westernstandard en 2026-09-01T00:49:41.840Z Michigan Democrat calls Trump ‘an ass@#$& for picking tariff war with Canada Abdul, Michigan, Democrat, tariff war, trade war, usmca, cusma, canada, canada us https://www.westernstandard.news/international/tupac-suspect-convicted-of-murder-after-years-of-bragging-about-killing/76529 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-09-01/ilvscwge/ftcms-10cf6f0c-b0af-11e8-8d14-6f049d06439c.webp Tupac Shakur westernstandard en 2026-09-01T00:40:54.998Z Tupac suspect convicted of murder after years of bragging about killing Tupac, Tupac Shakur, murder, killing, shot, killer https://www.westernstandard.news/news/breaking-republicans-bar-cbc-from-midterm-convention-over-911-language/76528 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/s7ed6wy3/trump-says-no.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/l4g5qjnw/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-7.00.02-PM.png The Western Standard reported on the initial memo on Thursday last week https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/ajult8ls/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-6.59.48-PM.png Kash Patel threatened consequences for Canadian agencies that did not reject the CBC instruction westernstandard en 2026-08-31T23:11:46.166Z Republicans bar CBC from midterm convention over 9/11 language News, Ontario, Canadian, Media, Cbc, Rnc, Trump, 9/11, credentials https://www.westernstandard.news/news/suspect-arrested-after-graffiti-incident-at-golden-ears-provincial-park/76527 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-25/7dvywqdv/image-13.jpg A man spray-paints a red memorial message on boulders near Gold Creek in Golden Ears Provincial Park on August 4, 2026, one day after a drowning at the Lower Falls. westernstandard en 2026-08-31T21:03:44.091Z Suspect arrested after graffiti incident at Golden Ears Provincial Park; RCMP don’t name him News, BC, Rcmp, Bcpoli, Golden Ears https://www.westernstandard.news/news/remigration-plan-presented-at-dominion-society-event-would-reduce-canadas-population-by-12-million/76525 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/oxuoe0w8/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-31-2026-at-024731-PM.webp Over the weekend at the Dominion Society of Canada’s first-ever nationalist conference, a policy organization presented a sweeping remigration proposal that calls for millions of immigrants to be removed from Canada and the country’s overall population to be reduced by roughly 12 million people. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/1xa43v7k/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-2.15.48-PM.webp The proportion of Canadians identified as European in origin has declined substantially since the latter half of the 20th century. westernstandard en 2026-08-31T20:57:57.633Z Remigration plan presented at Dominion Society event would reduce Canada’s population by 12 million News, Canadian, Cdnpoli, Immigration, Andrea Horwath, Statistics Canada, Mass Immigration, Cdnpol, immigration policies, mass immigration into Canada, Dominion Society of Canada, Remigration, domcon, domcon2026, Dominion Society, lucy white, White Papers Policy Institute https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/oldcorn-hamiltons-crackdown-on-dominion-society-conference-failed-and-thats-good-for-canadian-democracy/76524 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/725jdlwu/DomCon.webp Dominion Society's first DomCon happened westernstandard en 2026-08-31T20:52:30.559Z OLDCORN: Hamilton’s crackdown on Dominion Society conference failed — and that’s good for Canadian democracy Opinion, Andrea Horwath, Protest, Hamilton Police, Opinion, Opinion Column, far left, martin sellner, domcon, domcon2026, Dominion Society https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/after-the-triple-o-summit-the-table-talk-turned-to-coalition/76490 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-27/c9tw09vu/image-16.jpg A mock White Spot “Triple O Summit” graphic circulated after centre-right organizers met Wednesday in the basement of the Dunsmuir Street White Spot in downtown Vancouver. westernstandard en 2026-08-31T20:26:38.572Z After the Triple O summit, the table talk turned to coalition BC, News, Ed Fast, Peter Milobar, Selina Robinson, Gordon Campbell, Matt Stickney, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Ian Paton, OneBC, Tim Thielmann, Triple O's Summit, Jordan Bateman, Colin Hansen, Coalition, British Columbia Party https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/unifor-ratifies-gm-deal-that-keeps-truck-and-engine-work-in-ontario/76520 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/665a5ifs/gm.avif The General Motors plant in Oshawa https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/my6namps/Screenshot_2026_08_31_at_2_36_19_PM.png Unifor president Lana Payne opened the union’s Canadian Council in Ottawa, urging members to defend manufacturing jobs. westernstandard en 2026-08-31T19:33:26.487Z Unifor ratifies GM deal that keeps truck and engine work in Ontario Canadian, News, Ontario https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ontario-court-freezes-ford-cash-bail-rules/76523 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/v093c2am/ontartio-justice.jpg The statue outside the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Toronto westernstandard en 2026-08-31T19:33:16.457Z Ontario court freezes Ford cash-bail rules News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Crime, Doug Ford, Bail, Charter https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/thomas-calgary-spends-875000-on-an-already-answered-mcmahon-stadium-question/76498 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/m5zrg3ay/McMahon.webp McMahon Stadium westernstandard en 2026-08-31T19:11:31.814Z THOMAS: Calgary spends $875,000 on an already answered McMahon Stadium question Opinion, Calgary, Alberta, Calgary, Calgary Stampeders, Calgary Flames, Stampede Park, McMahon Stdium, McMahon Stadium Society https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/republican-congressman-says-alberta-should-become-americas-51st-state/76521 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/t6covzk3/4816618101197333801959410983896393643106980n.jpg Rep. Andy Harris (right) with President Trump in the Oval Office westernstandard en 2026-08-31T18:58:53.868Z Republican congressman says Alberta should become America’s 51st state Andy Harris, Republican, Republican Congressman, Alberta, Alberta 51st state, 51st state, Alberta independence https://www.westernstandard.news/international/french-transgender-basketball-player-declares-for-2027-wnba-draft/76512 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/ltoxunfk/Untitled-design-2026-08-31T121758.737.png A French, transgender basketball player Julie Tétart has reportedly declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-07/skaccc01/HPI8APsaYAABXyv.jfif WNBPA "support the players, support the fans" message westernstandard en 2026-08-31T18:25:35.747Z French transgender basketball player declares for 2027 WNBA draft International, News, Enes Kanter Freedom, Wnba requirements, WNBA 2027 draft, Julie Tetart, Monaco Basket Association https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/us-treasury-czar-mocks-canadas-military-with-west-edmonton-mall-submarine-jab/76519 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/crr8r41n/Codex-Image-Aug-31-2026-030302-PM.png Scott Bessent Submarine Jab westernstandard en 2026-08-31T18:16:58.217Z US Treasury czar mocks Canada’s military with West Edmonton Mall submarine jab Scott Bessent, Military, Submarine, USMCA, CUSMA, Bessent, Trade secretary https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ontario-teacher-contracts-expire-after-government-skipped-early-talks/76518 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/q70p2dhw/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-1.59.38-PM.png Rallies were held across Ontario on Saturday as educators headed toward a new school year with no new contracts. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/zku4f0la/Screenshot_2026_08_31_at_2_04_45_PM.png Paul Calandra had previously said in a press conference that he was optimistic that contracts could still be reached with Ontario's teaches' and education workers' unions https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/bjpad49v/education-rally.avif Unions rallied in dozens of communities across Ontario over the weekend westernstandard en 2026-08-31T18:15:11.348Z Ontario teacher contracts expire after government skipped early talks News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Doug Ford, Paul Calandra, Education, Canadian taxpayers https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/newell-alberta-independence-rally-packs-legislature-movement-declares-nation-building-is-underway/76515 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/dn0g91el/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-10.47.33-AM.webp Alberta Legislature Rally westernstandard en 2026-08-31T17:11:00.414Z NEWELL: Alberta independence rally packs Legislature — movement declares 'nation building' is underway Opinion, Alberta, Jeff Rath, Alberta Legislature, App, Independence, Opinion, Rally, Western, Opinion Column, Mitch Sylvestre https://www.westernstandard.news/news/trump-to-refill-us-oil-reserve-with-venezuelan-crude-as-canada-faces-new-competition/76511 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/t73dnlhx/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-31-2026-at-110433-AM.webp US President Donald Trump said Sunday the United States will be using its newfound control over Venezuela’s crude oil to refill America’s depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve. https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-01/3pnkzxzn/Screenshot-2026-06-01-at-9.07.55-AM.webp Trans Mountain CEO Mark Maki westernstandard en 2026-08-31T17:08:04.685Z Trump to refill US oil reserve with Venezuelan crude as Canada faces new competition News, Canadian, USA News, Energy, Business, Donald Trump, Trans Mountain Pipeline, Oil And Gas, Danielle Smith, Oil, Trans Mountain, Oil Exports, Pembina Pipeline, Venezuela, Lake Ontario, Trans Mountain Corp, Heather Exner-Pirot, west coast pipeline, venezuelan oil, Mark Maki, President Delcy Rodriguez, lake america https://www.westernstandard.news/news/alberta-auto-insurance-premiums-jump-87-as-insurers-post-losses/76514 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/dqb7dv5g/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-10.54.31-AM.png Alberta flag westernstandard en 2026-08-31T16:59:05.537Z Alberta auto insurance premiums jump 8.7% as insurers post losses News, Alberta, Abpoli, Ableg, Insurance Bureau Of Canada https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ontario-posts-110-kmh-on-more-of-the-401/76510 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/l8r0w7tx/highway-401.jpg Highway 401 and 403 saw the speed limit increase today, with several other highways projected to see speeds increase by late September https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/rlhei4hh/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-12.35.29-PM.png Ontario Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Sarkaria announced the speed increase on June 24 westernstandard en 2026-08-31T16:51:06.820Z Ontario posts 110 km/h on more of the 401 News, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Doug Ford, Prabmeet Sarkaria, Canadian taxpayers, Highway 401 https://www.westernstandard.news/international/10000-rescued-from-nepal-floods-as-death-toll-surges-canadians-launch-gofundme-campaigns/76495 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/mt126oni/Untitled-design-2026-08-28T100141.879.png The death toll from devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border has risen to at least 584 people, as rescue crews continue searching for survivors and evacuating people stranded by the disaster. westernstandard en 2026-08-31T16:49:40.453Z 10,000 rescued from Nepal floods as death toll surges, Canadians launch GoFundMe campaigns International, News, Search And Rescue, CCTV footage, flash flood, Tibet floods, Gyirong Port, Nepal police, Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, Nepal-Tibet border https://www.westernstandard.news/polls/new-poll-shows-liberals-with-17-point-lead-over-tories-carney-with-80-approval-in-quebec/76496 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-06-25/0lzdcpji/Carney-presser-2026-06-25.jpeg Mark Carney speaking to reporters at press gallery building. westernstandard en 2026-08-31T16:27:15.107Z New poll shows Liberals with 17-point lead over Tories, Carney with 80% approval in Quebec Polls, News, Canadian, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, 338 Canada, Liaison Strategies, Federal polling, Canada-US trade war, Canadian Polls, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney https://www.westernstandard.news/news/eu-places-chatgpt-reddit-and-roblox-under-strict-digital-oversight/76508 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/e4ilxngg/Codex-Image-Aug-31-2026-Roblox Roblox, Reddit and ChatGPT all facing new EU internet regulations westernstandard en 2026-08-31T16:12:29.545Z EU places ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox under strict digital oversight EU, European Union, Roblox, Reddit, ChatGPT https://www.westernstandard.news/ontario/ontario-websites-show-lake-america-after-google-follows-trump-order/76509 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/m3326z0n/image79.jpg Both Provincial and Federal websites were affected https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/22siwxow/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-11.57.49-AM.png Stephen Crawford attributed the mistake to government websites pulling data directly from Google Maps https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/hf51mn56/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-11.59.58-AM.png Hydro One apologized for the incorrect labelling of Lake Ontario on it's outage map https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/z8qnkdq8/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-12.02.42-PM.png Doug Ford posted a video of this sign in Grimsby, reading "Lake Ontario. Now and Always" westernstandard en 2026-08-31T16:12:05.476Z Ontario websites show ‘Lake America’ after Google follows Trump order Ontario, News, Canadian, Ontario, Doug Ford, Lake Ontario, Canadian taxpayers, Google Maps https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/watch-horses-and-swords-on-a-surrey-beach-prompt-bylaw-questions/76507 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/0aobkfws/image-22.jpg Still from circulating video. westernstandard en 2026-08-31T16:07:44.133Z WATCH: Horses and swords on a Surrey beach prompt bylaw questions BC, News, Surrey, Horses, Beach, Sikh, sword https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/breaking-áalíya-warbus-leaves-conservative-caucus-citing-postponed-meeting-and-lost-faith-in-findlay/76506 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/1iyuupwc/image-21.jpg Chilliwack-Cultus Lake MLA Á’a:líya Warbus. westernstandard en 2026-08-31T15:37:08.687Z Á'a:líya Warbus leaves Conservative caucus, citing postponed meeting and lost faith in Findlay BC, News, Bcpoli, Peter Milobar, Angelo Isidorou, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Teresa Wat, Ian Paton, Á'a:líya Warbus, Brennan Day, Rosalyn Bird, BC Conservative, Mauro Francis, Pavneet Singh https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/brulotte-cbcs-911-terrorism-debacle-exposes-the-wests-dangerous-inability-to-name-evil/76501 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/80btk4ko/Moral-Clarity.webp Moral Clarity westernstandard en 2026-08-31T15:34:01.492Z BRULOTTE: CBC's 9/11 ‘terrorism’ debacle exposes the West's dangerous inability to name evil Opinion, Cbc, Terrorism, Opinion, Evil, Opinion Column, 9/11, Moral Clarity https://www.westernstandard.news/news/mel-gibson-sparks-backlash-after-mimicking-sign-language-interpreter-at-fan-expo/76499 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/dc8mwhv5/mel.webp Mel Gibson westernstandard en 2026-08-31T15:33:10.886Z UPDATED: Mel Gibson apologizes after outrage over mimicking sign language interpreter at Fan Expo News, Canadian, International, Toronto, Mel Gibson, Actors, Celebrity, Hollywood, Actor, Hollywood Celebrities, sign language, Mario Nawfal, fan expo, Fan Expo Canada, american sign language, Liam Crowley, Alan Ritchson https://www.westernstandard.news/news/poll-74-of-alberta-voters-would-choose-to-remain-in-canada/76497 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-04-23/ucyx27g2/Screenshot-2026-04-23-at-10.36.56-AM.webp Alberta independence westernstandard en 2026-08-31T15:11:41.797Z Poll: 74% of Alberta voters would choose to remain in Canada News, Alberta, Referendum, Western, abpoliableg, Research Co., Alberta independance https://www.westernstandard.news/news/cbc-reversed-911-terrorism-directive-30-minutes-after-cabinet-criticism/76492 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-31/hrypujcg/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-8.04.59-AM.png Basem Boshra westernstandard en 2026-08-31T14:10:03.815Z CBC reversed 9/11 terrorism directive 30 minutes after cabinet criticism News, Canadian, Cbc, Cdnpoli, Catherine Tait, Marc Miller, Csis, Fbi, Marie-Philippe Bouchard, Pete Hoekstra, Kash Patel, Gary Anandasangaree, Basem Boshra, Keith Boag https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/cooper-the-freedom-convoy-exposed-ottawas-dangerous-war-on-dissent/76477 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-28/zo1tk22g/Freedom-Convoy-Light.webp Freedom Convoy westernstandard en 2026-08-31T11:30:00.000Z COOPER: The Freedom Convoy exposed Ottawa’s dangerous war on dissent Opinion, Emergencies Act, Freedom Convoy, Tamara Lich, Mischief, Opinion, Opinion Column, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccines https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-google-maps-now-shows-lake-america-for-us-users/76491 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-30/rs6odkla/lake-america.jpg Google posted on Saturday that it was updating Maps https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-30/wiuoim9j/Screenshot-2026-08-30-at-6.01.11-PM.png Gov. Kathy Hochul said that New York will not be calling it Lake America westernstandard en 2026-08-30T22:08:06.506Z WATCH: Google Maps now shows ‘Lake America’ for U.S. users News, Watch, Ontario, Canadian, Canada, Ontario, Google, Trump, Lake Ontario https://www.westernstandard.news/news/watch-police-seek-second-man-after-mississauga-double-stabbing/76489 https://cf-images.assettype.com/westernstandard/2026-08-30/vktds62b/Screenshot-2026-08-30-at-5.06.02-PM.png Police released this photo of the man who appears to have been the stabber, and who remains at large westernstandard en 2026-08-30T21:13:48.695Z WATCH: Police seek second man after Mississauga stabbing News, Watch, Ontario, Canadian, Ontario, Crime, Public Safety, Mississauga, Peel Police