WATCH: Are Canada’s Conservatives collapsing?
https://www.westernstandard.news/thepipeline/watch-are-canadas-conservatives-collapsing/76625
Published: September 3, 2026 00:30
WATCH: Are Canada’s Conservatives collapsing?
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WATCH: Flash floods hit Toronto after $1.3B storm program
https://www.westernstandard.news/watch/watch-flash-floods-hit-toronto-after-13b-storm-program/76626
Published: September 2, 2026 23:07
Drivers abandoned cars in knee-deep water downtown Wednesday as thunderstorms flooded underpasses and highway ramps, knocked out power to about 68,000 Toronto Hydro customers and tested a basement-flooding program that has already spent $1.3 billion.
Findlay’s chief of staff resigns amid Conservative caucus walkouts
Published: September 2, 2026 21:34
PENTICTON — Conservative Party of BC Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay accepted her chief of staff’s resignation Wednesday.
Scott McInnis leaves Conservative caucus, says Findlay cannot form government
Published: September 2, 2026 21:02
PENTICTON — Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Scott McInnis has left the Conservative Party of BC caucus and will sit as an Independent, saying Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s leadership cannot deliver the government he came to Victoria to help form.
WATCH: US admiral mocks Global News' Canada invasion question: ‘What are my attack plans for the Martians?’
Published: September 2, 2026 20:43
A senior American military commander dismissed as “absolutely and utterly preposterous” the prospect that President Donald Trump could order military action against Canada, comparing the scenario to an attack on Martians.
KAPLAN: Time to clear up the $400 billion cost of Alberta independence mystery
Published: September 2, 2026 20:30
In early June 2026, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith provided her government’s initial assessment of the costs of Alberta independence. According to the Premier, Alberta independence would result in almost $400 billion in transitional costs, plus between $25…
Alberta NDP call on Smith to fire cabinet minister over new identification card program
Published: September 2, 2026 20:26
Alberta NDP shadow minister Gurinder Brar criticized Alberta's new program on Wednesday that unifies photo identification cards, health care cards and citizenship markers, saying it has created a mess and unnecessary issues for individuals trying to renew…
Waterloo student charged taking US airport photos for Chinese contact
Published: September 2, 2026 20:21
A University of Waterloo undergraduate from Cambridge, Ont., is in American custody after U.S. authorities charged him with making false statements about photographing aircraft and cargo facilities at Toronto Pearson and Chicago O’Hare for a contact he…
Saskatchewan critical minerals mine begins production after $217 million in federal spending
Published: September 2, 2026 20:14
A major Saskatchewan copper-zinc mine has begun producing mineral concentrates after receiving commitments totalling up to $217 million from the federal government and the federally backed Canada Growth Fund.
WATCH: Tim Hortons workers caught in bubble battle at Fredericton location
Published: September 2, 2026 19:46
A video appearing to show Tim Hortons employees having a bubble battle inside a Fredericton restaurant has gone viral online.
WATCH: Ontario spends $17.3M on northern mills that will create six jobs
Published: September 2, 2026 19:34
Ontario will spend more than $17.3 million on four northern forestry projects that the government says will create six jobs and protect more than 320 existing ones.
What the Bank of Canada's rate hold means for housing and mortgages
Published: September 2, 2026 19:32
The Bank of Canada’s decision to hold its overnight interest rate didn’t surprise a majority of market watchers who say the move will have little effect on mortgage rates
Alberta's 'Peterson law' begins staged rollout in regulated professions
Published: September 2, 2026 19:16
The UCP's legislation aimed at protecting freedom of expression for Alberta workers in regulated professions began its staged rollout on Tuesday, as Premier Danielle Smith's government continues its fight to protect free speech.
Gen Z fuels CD comeback at Calgary record stores as Canadian sales rise
Published: September 2, 2026 18:37
Compact discs (CDs) are making a comeback and finding a new generation of buyers and connoisseurs across Canada as teenagers and young adults turn to the once-declining format to find an affordable way to own music.
HANNAFORD: ‘Elbows up’ diplomacy — Carney’s fake ‘trade war’ with Trump is alienating Canadian voters
https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/hannaford-elbows-up-ballots-down/76569
Published: September 2, 2026 18:30
So, the acrimonious end of trade negotiations was the electoral blessing for Mr. Carney that it was widely expected to be, right? Three by-election wins, each delivering more than 50% of the vote to the Liberals, including a surprise flip of a Conservative…
Counter-tariffs spiked groceries once — will they again?
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/counter-tariffs-spiked-groceries-once-will-they-again/76603
Published: September 2, 2026 17:59
As retaliatory tariffs on many US goods in Canada draw nearer to fruition, so does the prospect of what this will mean for Canadian consumers.
WATCH: Piccini announces $3.9M training spend after AG flags weak SDF files
Published: September 2, 2026 17:56
Labour Minister David Piccini used a Kitchener event Wednesday to announce nearly $3.9 million in Skills Development Fund spending for women entering the trades — then declined to say how much earlier money went to projects the auditor general found had…
Ethics commissioner finds Liberal floor-crosser Lori Idlout broke conflict rules
Published: September 2, 2026 17:47
Liberal MP Lori Idlout violated the House of Commons conflict-of-interest code by claiming taxpayer-funded reimbursements for purchases from businesses owned by herself and her spouse, the federal ethics commissioner ruled Wednesday.
Singer Jann Arden to headline Forever Canadian concert
Published: September 2, 2026 17:36
Singer and Alberta independence critic Jann Arden will headline Forever Canadian's Calgary concert in September, as Thomas Lukaszuk's group continues its "unity" campaign.
Three Calgary Green Line downtown route options going to executive committee
Published: September 2, 2026 17:35
A report going to the City of Calgary’s executive committee on Sept. 8th will outline three options for the LRT Green Line’s route into and through the downtown core. Originally the route was to be underground, but the Province of Alberta, which is a…
Lutnick says Carney picked U.S. ‘kerfuffle’ to blunt Alberta, Quebec independence votes
Published: September 2, 2026 17:33
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick accused Prime Minister Mark Carney of prolonging Canada’s trade fight with Washington to gain political leverage ahead of votes tied to independence movements in Alberta and Quebec.
WATCH LIVE: Bring on those private surgeries!!
https://www.westernstandard.news/triggered/watch-live-bring-on-those-private-surgeries/76598
Published: September 2, 2026 17:30
WATCH LIVE: Bring on those private surgeries!!
Iranian ex-VP’s son won Canadian military contracts during CSIS missile probe
Published: September 2, 2026 17:22
Companies controlled by the son of a former Iranian vice-president received more than $2 million in Canadian government contracts while national security agencies investigated his alleged involvement in Iran’s military technology and sanctions-evasion…
Donegal Wilson leaves Conservative caucus, says she cannot campaign for Findlay
Published: September 2, 2026 17:20
PENTICTON — Boundary-Similkameen MLA Donegal Wilson has left the Conservative Party of BC caucus and will sit as an Independent, saying she can no longer ask voters to put their confidence in Kerry-Lynne Findlay.
RCMP interviews Paton over alleged paid offer to vacate seat for Findlay
Published: September 2, 2026 16:56
PENTICTON — RCMP officers were scheduled to sit down with Independent Delta South MLA Ian Paton Wednesday morning and ask him about an alleged paid offer to resign his seat so Conservative Party of BC Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay could run in a by-election.
WATCH: Edmonton's Acro Canine Crew awaits AGT semifinal fate
Published: September 2, 2026 16:54
Edmonton’s Acro Canine Crew is hoping to take the next step toward the America’s Got Talent finale, with its semifinal fate set to be revealed Wednesday night.
WATCH: B.C. driver fined after witnesses catch her sleeping behind wheel of Tesla
Published: September 2, 2026 16:42
A B.C. woman has been fined after witnesses recorded video that police say shows her apparently sleeping behind the wheel of a Tesla while travelling on Hwy. 1 in North Vancouver.
BC NDP says $1.5 billion error an exaggeration, as government admits it only missed by $1.46 billion
Published: September 2, 2026 16:21
PENTICTON — The Government of British Columbia spent Tuesday confirming Budget 2026 overstated forecasted natural gas royalties by $1.46 billion over five fiscal years, then asked the public to treat that as a tightening of last week’s $1.5-billion…
Ontario’s $750 teacher portal lists notebooks at triple the store price
Published: September 2, 2026 16:19
Ontario elementary teachers opened their new $750 classroom-supply accounts this week and found the government-mandated Staples portal charging more than the same retailer’s public website for identical items.
Ford’s Lake Ontario sign cost taxpayers $25,000
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/fords-lake-ontario-sign-cost-taxpayers-25000/76587
Published: September 2, 2026 16:17
Ontario taxpayers spent $25,000 to print and erect the oversized “Lake Ontario, Now and Always” sign Premier Doug Ford unveiled Saturday, his office confirmed Wednesday.
Alberta ombudsman reports record complaints as cases rise 15%
Published: September 2, 2026 15:41
The Alberta Ombudsman office received a record number of complaints in the 2025-26 fiscal year, according to their annual report released on Wednesday, marking a third consecutive record year.
Rescuers race to reach hundreds trapped underground after Nepal floods, death toll spikes
Published: September 2, 2026 15:40
The search for survivors is entering a critical stage after catastrophic floods along the Nepal-China border killed more than 1,100 people and left nearly 4,000 others unaccounted for, with rescuers now focusing on hundreds of workers believed to be…
STIRLING: France, Carney, and the green cartel — the real culprits behind the US-Canada ‘trade war’
Published: September 2, 2026 15:37
Many Canadians are furious about the US-Canada trade negotiations, now termed a ‘trade war’ by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. On August 22, after trade talks had collapsed, Carney told the media that when you are attacked, it is a war. “War” gives an…
UCP maintains lead over NDP in Alberta as Smith tops Nenshi for preferred premier
Published: September 2, 2026 15:27
Danielle Smith’s United Conservatives continue to hold the advantage over Naheed Nenshi’s NDP among Alberta voters, with a new poll putting the governing party three points ahead provincewide.
RM of Weyburn quietly endorsed Seven Stars Wind Project almost a year before public announcement
Published: September 2, 2026 15:22
A proposed 200-megawatt wind farm was quietly endorsed by the Rural Municipality (RM) of Weyburn in southeast Saskatchewan almost a year before the project was announced publicly.
Tumbler Ridge survivors join 30 new lawsuits against OpenAI
Published: September 2, 2026 15:18
PENTICTON — More Tumbler Ridge survivors sued OpenAI and founder Sam Altman in California federal court on Wednesday, bringing the total number of plaintiffs to 37.
Carney dodges questions on whether he will lead Liberals into next election
Published: September 2, 2026 15:07
Prime Minister Mark Carney refused to commit to leading the Liberal Party into the next federal election Tuesday, sidestepping repeated questions from reporters following three Liberal byelection victories.
Nearly 380,000 immigrants became Canadian citizens last year as Bill C-3 pressures loom
Published: September 2, 2026 15:01
Nearly 380,000 people became Canadian citizens last year as the federal immigration department warns recent changes expanding citizenship eligibility could put additional pressure on processing times.
ALERT seizes record $1 million cash and $1.2 million in drugs in Calgary bust
Published: September 2, 2026 14:52
Alberta law enforcement officers have seized more than $1 million in suspected drug money and another $1.2 million worth of drugs in a major organized crime bust in Calgary.
Liberals extend gas tax break after Poilievre warns of 10-cent Labour Day hike
Published: September 2, 2026 14:44
The Carney government is extending its temporary federal fuel tax suspension until Jan. 31, 2027, after Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre warned Canadians would otherwise face a 10-cent-per-litre increase following Labour Day.
Bank of Canada holds rate steady at 2.25%
https://www.westernstandard.news/canadian/bank-of-canada-holds-rate-steady-at-225/76576
Published: September 2, 2026 14:43
The Bank of Canada held its overnight rate at 2.25% on Wednesday, citing the ongoing conflict in the Middle East that is keeping energy prices high, as well as new US tariffs and Canadian counter-measures coming into effect on Sept. 8.
Calgary home sales slow in August except in $1-million category
Published: September 2, 2026 14:16
Home buyers and sellers took a break during August as sales and new listings came in below July’s and last year’s levels, according to the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB).
PINDER: Trump vs. Carney — two egos are colliding to break US-Canada relations
Published: September 2, 2026 11:30
Some negotiations are easy; others are destined to fail given intractable issues, including the personalities of negotiators, their values, style, character, and other difficult issues. Was it ordained that a negotiation between Donald Trump and Mark…
Smith defends timing of Alberta Energy Centre rebrand, saying it's not related to independence
Published: September 1, 2026 21:38
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said her government’s recent rebranding of the Canadian Energy Centre as the Alberta Energy Centre was not intended to signal support for the independence movement, despite the timing of the rebrand.
UCP considering jail time and $10k fines for illegal dumping
Published: September 1, 2026 21:32
Premier Danielle Smith says the UCP government is actively considering imposing a penalty of up to two years in jail or a $10,000 fine for individuals caught dumping trash in unauthorized locations.
EXCLUSIVE: First Abbotsford-Mission byelection poll offers mixed results
Published: September 1, 2026 21:32
PENTICTON - The first poll built only around the Abbotsford-Mission by-election puts Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay ahead of NDP rematch candidate Pam Alexis by 15 points.
Feds pony up funds for new water main project in Calgary
Published: September 1, 2026 21:00
An additional $29 million is being poured into the $533 million already approved by the City of Calgary for the North Calgary Water Servicing (NCWS).
HAUBRICH: Saskatchewan is wasting its oil revenue windfall, again
Published: September 1, 2026 20:30
The Saskatchewan government is betting hundreds of millions on the unpredictable political situation in the Middle East.
Smith facing criticism after First Nations reference removed from updated Alberta Day statement
Published: September 1, 2026 20:23
Premier Danielle Smith is facing criticism online Tuesday after making reference to First Nations' connection and stewardship of Alberta land in her initial Alberta Day statement before the sentence was removed in an update version distributed one hour…
WATCH: Another Canadian church burns, this time in Vernon
https://www.westernstandard.news/bc/watch-another-canadian-church-burns-this-time-in-vernon/76566
Published: September 1, 2026 20:21
PENTICTON - Flames punched through the roof of Vernon Alliance Church on Monday evening, the latest church to catch fire as part of a disturbing trend across Canada in recent years.
Florida couple charged with sexually abusing four children held in semi-truck for six years
Published: September 1, 2026 19:46
A Florida couple is facing a combined 22 charges after authorities alleged four children were confined to the sleeper cab of a semi-truck for more than six years, where they were sexually abused, beaten, poorly fed and denied schooling and medical care.
Prominent Alberta independence advocate dismisses accusations of belittling fellow leading nationalist
Published: September 1, 2026 19:11
Popular Alberta independence supporter Jeffrey Rath is pushing back against individuals accusing him of belittling fellow Alberta independence supporters, claiming that his posts are his own content and should not detract from the movement.
AI analysis identifies 50 most dangerous pedestrian intersections in Calgary
Published: September 1, 2026 19:08
The City of Calgary recorded 15 pedestrian deaths in 2025, an 11-year high according to the city and a record that stands to be broken in 2026, with more than 10 pedestrian deaths recorded to date.
IN DEPTH: Hansard does not back claim that Findlay's defectors are ‘secret Liberals’
Published: September 1, 2026 19:06
PENTICTON — A popular explanation and argument circulating since the Conservative Party of BC walkouts began last week is simple: the MLAs leaving Kerry-Lynne Findlay are doing so because they are Liberals.
ROBSON: Toronto’s October 7 conference exposes Canada’s counterterrorism failure
Published: September 1, 2026 18:29
Toronto is scheduled to host a conference this November built around the glorification of the Hamas-led October 7 terrorist massacre, in which nearly 1,200 people were murdered, and more than 200 were taken hostage.
FATHER OF THE YEAR?: BC boy bitten by rattlesnake his father picked up to show him
Published: September 1, 2026 18:20
A boy in British Columbia was rushed to hospital after being bitten by a rattlesnake his father had picked up to show him, and now the family is hoping their mistake will serve as an example to others.
WATCH: Calandra flags $50,000 vacation payout to Hamilton school CEO
Published: September 1, 2026 18:17
Education Minister Paul Calandra said a Hamilton public-board CEO’s unused-vacation payout should not have happened and that Queen’s Park will step in if the board does not explain it.
Ottawa defends transgender prison policy despite sexual assault charges against inmates
Published: September 1, 2026 17:41
The federal government is defending its policy allowing transgender-identifying male inmates to be housed in women’s prisons despite acknowledging cases in which female inmates made sexual assault complaints that resulted in criminal charges.
WATCH: Ontario awards 410 link contract, issues 413 east procurement
Published: September 1, 2026 17:23
Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria used a Caledon announcement Tuesday to move Highway 413 forward — and to refuse the price of the next stretch of pavement.
Wood Buffalo RCMP warn against vigilantism after Fort McMurray man charged with sexual interference
Published: September 1, 2026 17:19
Wood Buffalo RCMP are warning residents against vigilante action after a 23-year-old Fort McMurray man was charged with four counts of sexual interference following an incident involving children at a Parsons Creek skate park.
Carney tells U.S. to ‘stop doing memes’ after Hegseth mocks Canadian cadets
Published: September 1, 2026 16:54
Prime Minister Mark Carney told the United States to “stop doing memes” and “stop throwing shade” Tuesday after U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared to mock a Canadian cadet and her instructor online.
Police shooting of family’s pet donkey 'HeeHaw' under investigation in Georgia
Published: September 1, 2026 16:48
A Georgia family is demanding answers after a police officer shot and killed their beloved pet donkey during an overnight search for a missing child, prompting a state investigation and the officer’s placement on paid administrative leave.
Line 5 still down a week after Wisconsin truck strike
Published: September 1, 2026 16:47
Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline, a major supplier of crude and propane to Ontario, remains shut a full week after a contractor truck struck the line in northern Wisconsin.
Nationalist leader dispels 'doom and gloom' critics of Alberta independence
Published: September 1, 2026 16:47
Prominent nationalist Keith Wilson attempted to counter federalist arguments against Alberta independence on Monday, claiming that the points were inaccurate and meant to scare voters.
Ottawa sends 10 officials to Nepal as death toll passes 1,000, 30 Canadians remain missing
Published: September 1, 2026 16:37
The death toll from the catastrophic floods along the Nepal-China border has now surpassed 1,000, as rescue crews continue searching for survivors and Ottawa has sent a team of 10 federal officials to Nepal to help locate missing Canadians.
Poilievre blasts Carney for putting ‘ultimate Liberal powerbroker’ atop Invest in Canada
Published: September 1, 2026 16:36
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is accusing Prime Minister Mark Carney of handing control of Canada’s federal investment agency to “the ultimate Liberal powerbroker” following the appointment of former McKinsey global managing partner Dominic Barton.
US Conservative commentator warns mass immigration is straining Canada’s economy
Published: September 1, 2026 16:30
The immigration debate rages on in Canada as the country’s rapidly changing demographics have attracted attention south of the border, with American conservative commentator Victor Davis Hanson warning the massive influx of migrants is placing growing…
WATCH: Ford says bike lanes coming off Toronto’s busiest streets
Published: September 1, 2026 16:19
Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday that bike lanes are coming off Ontario’s busiest streets and going onto secondary roads, as his government begins restoring vehicle lanes on Bloor Street West.
WATCH: Times Square stabbing victim named as Bank of America vice-president
Published: September 1, 2026 15:57
The woman killed in a Times Square stabbing on Monday has been identified as Erin Piacenti, a 32-year-old Bank of America vice-president from Chester, New Jersey.
Ontario teachers face professional investigation after dismissals over religious beliefs
Published: September 1, 2026 15:30
Two Ontario teachers fired in 2023 following disputes involving their religious beliefs about sexuality and gender are now facing a separate investigation that could put their teaching certificates at risk.
MORGAN: By-elections indicate the CPC is up the creek
https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/morgan-by-elections-indicate-the-cpc-is-up-the-creek/76533
Published: September 1, 2026 15:30
Pierre Poilievre desperately needs some sort of victory, and the recent round of Canadian by-elections didn’t garner him one. Nobody really expected the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) to make gains in the races, but they could have hoped to remain…
BREAKING: Calgary man charged in alleged $164 million Ponzi scheme involving more than 1,000 investors
Published: September 1, 2026 15:07
A Calgary man is facing fraud and money laundering charges after an RCMP investigation into an alleged $164 million Ponzi scheme that police say involved more than 1,000 investors.
Barton named Invest in Canada chair two years after McKinsey contracting controversy
Published: September 1, 2026 14:15
Dominic Barton has been appointed chair of Invest in Canada, putting the former McKinsey & Company managing director at the helm of the federal agency two years after government watchdogs raised concerns over hundreds of millions of dollars in federal…
LETTERS: Why are known gang members’ names that commit crimes being protected?
Published: September 1, 2026 14:04
My daughter and I were minutes away from walking to the Edworthy Park playground on August 10, with my one-year-old grandson in his stroller and a picnic packed. About five minutes before we were set to leave, I received a WhatsApp message from my Wildwood…
MORGAN: Shady characters are exploiting the Alberta independence movement — time to distance the movement from them
Published: September 1, 2026 11:30
Every movement attracts them. Call them grifters, con artists, weasels, or fraudsters if you will. Sometimes their motivations aren’t monetary. They could be seeking a sense of personal validation, or possibly they just get off on garnering attention. They…
Carney’s former deputy wins North Vancouver-Capilano by-election
Published: September 1, 2026 04:13
PENTICTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s former deputy chief of staff has won the North Vancouver-Capilano by-election, holding a Liberal North Shore seat that Jonathan Wilkinson left in June to become Canada’s ambassador to the European Union.
BREAKING: Liberals snatch Quebec swing seat from Conservatives, hold Toronto stronghold
Published: September 1, 2026 01:50
The Liberals flipped the federal riding of Chicoutimi—Le Fjord in Monday’s byelections while retaining their stronghold of Beaches—East York in Toronto.
Michigan Democrat calls Trump ‘an ass@#$& for picking tariff war with Canada
Published: September 1, 2026 00:49
Michigan’s Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate has called President Donald Trump “an asshole” for launching a trade war against Canada, the state’s largest export market.
Tupac suspect convicted of murder after years of bragging about killing
Published: September 1, 2026 00:40
A Las Vegas jury convicted former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis of first-degree murder Monday for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed rap icon Tupac Shakur.
BREAKING: Republicans bar CBC from midterm convention over 9/11 language
Published: August 31, 2026 23:10
Donald Trump’s Republican Party has revoked CBC/Radio-Canada press credentials for its midterm convention in Dallas, citing the public broadcaster’s now-scrapped rule against calling the Sept. 11 attacks terrorism without attribution.
BREAKING: Suspect arrested after graffiti incident at Golden Ears Provincial Park
Published: August 31, 2026 21:03
Maple Ridge RCMP says a suspect has been arrested in connection with a graffiti incident at Golden Ears Provincial Park that attracted significant public attention.
Remigration plan presented at Dominion Society event would reduce Canada’s population by 12 million
Published: August 31, 2026 20:57
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…
OLDCORN: Hamilton’s crackdown on Dominion Society conference failed — and that’s good for Canadian democracy
Published: August 31, 2026 20:52
Hamilton’s political establishment did almost everything it could to stop the Dominion Society of Canada from holding its first DomCon conference. It failed.
After the Triple O summit, the table talk turned to coalition
Published: August 31, 2026 20:26
PENTICTON — Four days after nearly 60 people packed a White Spot basement on Dunsmuir Street, a smaller group of small-business and free-enterprise figures sat down Sunday morning for a second sitting.
Unifor ratifies GM deal that keeps truck and engine work in Ontario
Published: August 31, 2026 19:33
Unionized General Motors workers in Ontario voted Sunday to ratify a three-year deal that keeps new truck and powertrain work in plants that are still running. The CAMI factory in Ingersoll stays dark.
Ontario court freezes Ford cash-bail rules
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ontario-court-freezes-ford-cash-bail-rules/76523
Published: August 31, 2026 19:33
An Ontario Superior Court judge on Monday paused the province’s mandatory cash-bail deposits while a constitutional challenge proceeds.
THOMAS: Calgary spends $875,000 on an already answered McMahon Stadium question
Published: August 31, 2026 19:11
The Calgary Stampeders’ first game at McMahon Stadium was on August 15, 1960, against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and since then the team has played more than 550 games in the aging facility.
Republican congressman says Alberta should become America’s 51st state
Published: August 31, 2026 18:58
A Republican congressman from Maryland says Alberta should become the 51st American state if it leaves Canada, pointing to the province’s enormous oil reserves and frustration with Ottawa.
French transgender basketball player declares for 2027 WNBA draft
Published: August 31, 2026 18:25
A French, transgender basketball player Julie Tétart has reportedly declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft. A report published Monday said Tétart had reportedly followed the lead of former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, who announced earlier this month that he…
US Treasury czar mocks Canada’s military with West Edmonton Mall submarine jab
Published: August 31, 2026 18:16
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent mocked Canada’s military capabilities Monday, joking that the country could deploy submarines from West Edmonton Mall against the United States as relations between the two countries deteriorate.
Ontario teacher contracts expire after government skipped early talks
Published: August 31, 2026 18:15
Central contracts covering more than 255,000 Ontario teachers and education workers expired Monday. Students still start class next week. The government had a legal chance to start talks in the spring and did not use it.
NEWELL: Alberta independence rally packs Legislature — movement declares 'nation building' is underway
Published: August 31, 2026 17:11
On Saturday, I watched one more step in the building of a nation. The organizers and leaders of the Alberta independence movement deserve to be commended.
Trump to refill US oil reserve with Venezuelan crude as Canada faces new competition
Published: August 31, 2026 17:08
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.
Alberta auto insurance premiums jump 8.7% as insurers post losses
Published: August 31, 2026 16:59
Alberta drivers paid an average of $1,903 for auto insurance last year as premiums climbed 8.7%, while insurers lost money selling coverage in the province, according to a new regulatory report.
Ontario posts 110 km/h on more of the 401
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/ontario-posts-110-kmh-on-more-of-the-401/76510
Published: August 31, 2026 16:51
The posted limit on long stretches of Highway 401 and Highway 403 rose to 110 km/h on Monday, the latest step in Queen’s Park’s plan to put most of Ontario’s 400-series network at the speed those roads were designed to carry.
10,000 rescued from Nepal floods as death toll surges, Canadians launch GoFundMe campaigns
Published: August 31, 2026 16:49
The death toll from the floods along the Nepal-Tibet border has climbed to more than 900, while rescue crews are racing to reach hundreds of workers believed to be trapped inside hydropower tunnels buried by mud and debris.
New poll shows Liberals with 17-point lead over Tories, Carney with 80% approval in Quebec
Published: August 31, 2026 16:27
A new poll from Liaison Strategies shows the Liberals have gained yet another "Trump bump" in the polls following the escalation of the ongoing trade war with the United States.
EU places ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox under strict digital oversight
Published: August 31, 2026 16:12
The European Commission has placed ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox under its toughest level of online regulation, requiring the services to assess and mitigate risks involving illegal content, elections, public security, minors and fundamental rights.
Ontario websites show ‘Lake America’ after Google follows Trump order
Published: August 31, 2026 16:12
Maps on Ontario and federal websites labelled Lake Ontario as “Lake America” on Sunday, a day after Google said it would use the new U.S. name for American users only.
WATCH: Horses and swords on a Surrey beach prompt bylaw questions
Published: August 31, 2026 16:07
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