In this Western Standard News Update, Chief Editor Dave Naylor covers the latest political, energy, and national headlines shaping Canada.Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre calls on the federal government to approve a new Canadian pipeline within 60 days, citing global instability following developments in Venezuela. At the same time, a federal Liberal brief acknowledges that Alberta’s oil and gas sector is among the cleanest in the world.The update also examines fallout from last fall’s federal IT failure that grounded travellers and halted truck traffic for days—despite a critical report, no Service Canada employees were disciplined. Finally, Western Standard reports exclusively on the death of a Calgary teacher who was shot while apprehending U.S. serial killer Charles Ng.Watch for a fast, no-nonsense breakdown of the stories shaping the national conversation.Follow Western Standard on Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Podcasts, and visit WesternStandard.News.

In this Western Standard News Update, Chief Editor Dave Naylor breaks down the day’s top political, public safety, and energy stories.Ontario Premier Doug Ford says U.S. alcohol will stay off LCBO shelves until the trade dispute with former U.S. president Donald Trump is resolved. The update also examines Ottawa’s failure to meet its long-standing promise to spend two per cent of GNP on national defence.In Alberta, Edmonton police are searching for a convicted killer who escaped from an Indigenous healing lodge. Meanwhile, Western Standard energy reporter Dave Wunnick tracks developments in Venezuela and what they could mean for Alberta’s oil sector.Follow Western Standard on Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Podcasts, and visit WesternStandard.News.

Chief Editor Dave Naylor delivers the latest Western Standard News Update, covering major developments in Canada and abroad.Toronto police have arrested three men over a terrorism plot targeting the Jewish community, linked to attempted kidnappings. In Ontario, Premier Doug Ford has signed a nuclear power agreement with New York, reversing earlier energy threats.The update also includes Russell Brand’s comments on Justin Trudeau, charges against a Calgary massage therapist, and Western Standard exclusives on the B.C. Conservative Party’s interim leader and alleged Calgary links to global drug crime.Internationally, a mass casualty knife attack in Taipei, Taiwan has left several dead and injured.🔔 Subscribe for breaking Canadian news and analysis.#WesternStandard #CanadianNews #BreakingNews #CrimeNews #PoliticsCanada #WorldNews

In this Western Standard News Update, Chief Editor Dave Naylor breaks down the latest population data, reports on federal employees racking up $17,000 in speeding fines, and examines how low oil prices could affect Alberta’s economy. The update also covers an international security development, as Australian police arrest seven men allegedly planning violent attacks following a deadly terror incident in Sydney.

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In this Western Standard News Update, Chief Editor Dave Naylor covers the latest political and national headlines from across Canada and abroad.Kelowna MLA Gavin Dew announces he will not seek the leadership of the B.C. Conservative Party, citing concerns about time away from his young family. In Quebec, A&W restaurant owners warn a Senate committee that locations may close without expanded access to temporary foreign workers, saying local youth are no longer filling fast-food jobs.The update also examines controversy surrounding the Liberal government’s advisory on Islamophobia, following revelations that an $80,000 grant was provided to a pro-Palestinian university group—after the funding had previously been denied. Finally, a case out of the United Kingdom raises free-speech concerns after a man was sentenced to 18 months in jail for posting two anti-immigration tweets that received minimal views.Watch for a fast, no-nonsense breakdown of the stories shaping the debate.Follow Western Standard on YouTube Music, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, and visit WesternStandard.News

In this Western Standard News Update, Chief Editor Dave Naylor breaks down several major national stories shaping Canada today.The federal government is refusing to release records related to allegations of 215 bodies buried at a former Indian residential school in Kamloops, including questions surrounding more than $12 million in federal funding provided for investigations. An Elections Canada report also reveals that viewers of CBC and Al Jazeera believe they are better informed than other Canadians.The update also covers Ottawa’s approval of a $28-billion mining merger, as well as testimony before a Senate committee where Canadian doctors warned that antisemitism is widespread in Canadian medical schools.Watch for a concise breakdown of the headlines you need to know.Follow Western Standard on YouTube Music, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, and visit WesternStandard.News for more independent Canadian news.

Western Standard Chief Editor Dave Naylor delivers a fast-moving news update covering major international and domestic developments.In this news update, Naylor reports on U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial remarks following the stabbing death of Hollywood figure Rob Reiner and his wife, a foiled New Year’s Eve terror plot in Los Angeles, and Australia’s response to a deadly attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Bondi Beach. The update wraps with a report highlighting Canada’s vast natural gas reserves, estimated to last more than a century.Catch concise, no-nonsense reporting from the Western Standard newsroom.Follow Western Standard on Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Podcasts, and visit WesternStandard.News for more updates.

In today’s Western Standard News Update, Chief Editor Dave Naylor covers the stories making waves across Canada. Ottawa is reeling after Toronto-area Conservative MP Michael Ma defects to the Liberals, putting Prime Minister Mark Carney just one seat away from a majority. Canada Post admits the $1-billion bailout it received is already gone — and it needs even more taxpayer cash to stay operational. Ottawa also reveals $6.6 million was mistakenly paid out through the new National Dental Plan. Meanwhile, B.C.’s Lower Mainland braces for yet another atmospheric river, adding to a week of flooding and major road disruptions.Stay informed with independent journalism.Follow the Western Standard on Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Podcasts. Visit WesternStandard.news for full stories and exclusive coverage.

In today’s Western Standard News Update, Chief Editor Dave Naylor covers the escalating political tension in Alberta as Premier Danielle Smith responds to growing recall petitions across the province — now sitting at 21, including one targeting her own seat. Smith pushes back against what she calls the “weaponization” of democratic processes, pointing to coordinated efforts behind both recall drives and recent bloated ballots.Plus:• An atmospheric river brings heavy flooding and evacuations across the Lower Mainland, with Abbotsford hit hardest.• CBC faces criticism for using an AI-generated image of Prime Minister Mark Carney alongside Jeffrey Epstein.• Opinion Editor Chris Oldcorn breaks down the story of a Liberal cabinet minister sworn in on the Koran.Stay informed with the Western Standard. Follow us on Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Podcasts, and visit WesternStandard.news for full stories and exclusive member content.

In today’s Western Standard News Update, Chief Editor Dave Naylor breaks down the top stories you need to know. Alberta’s Bill 9 has passed, bringing major changes affecting girls’ sports, pronoun policies in schools, and medical procedures for minors.Plus, an Edmonton teacher from Hillwy Hamden School faces serious child-exploitation charges after a two-year online exchange with a student. Over in BC, MLA Carrie Lynn Finley becomes the first candidate to step forward in the race to replace ousted Conservative leader John Rustad.We also look at new Angus Reid polling showing many Canadian families struggling this Christmas, and a federal Industry official admits to misleading MPs about the $15-billion Stellantis deal.Follow the Western Standard on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube Music.For full stories and member-exclusive access, visit WesternStandard.news.