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The founder of the Dominion Society of Canada says that his nationalist organization is planning to proceed with an upcoming conference in Hamilton, Ontario, later this month despite opposition from the city’s mayor and uncertainty over whether controversial Austrian remigration advocate Martin Sellner will be admitted to Canada.

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Dominion Society marches ahead with nationalist conference despite Hamilton mayor’s opposition, political pressure

David Wiechnik

8 hours ago

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Opinion

BARBER: Speak the truth — get kicked out of Canada

Dr. A.W. Barber

9 hours ago

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News

Former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday found dead

Leah Mushet

8 hours ago

2 min read

News

Alberta independence leaders condemn 'racist' comment made at Alberta Prosperity Project event

Will Vasseur

12 hours ago

3 min read

"We're winning," Danielle Smith on Alberta’s relationship with Ottawa

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WATCH: Is Alberta winning with Ottawa?

Western Standard News Services

7 hours ago

1 min read

Alberta

EXCLUSIVE: Duane Bratt claims Smith and the UCP are currently safe, but October's referendum could have repercussions

Will Vasseur

8 hours ago

3 min read

BC Conservative finance critic Peter Milobar

UPDATE: Milobar leaves Conservative Party of BC, cites 'values clash'

Alex Zoltan

6 hours ago

3 min read

The Kamloops Centre MLA and former finance critic says his values no longer align with the party’s direction under leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay.

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WATCH: Is Alberta winning with Ottawa?

Western Standard News Services

7 hours ago

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Calgary nude recreation group challenges CPS with Prince’s Island Park protest

Alyson Fraser

7 hours ago

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Men captured illegally dumping trash on farmers' property near Chestermere

Leah Mushet

7 hours ago

2 min read

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides at a press conference on March 5, 2026

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Alberta delays school flag restrictions and weekly national anthem mandate

Western Standard News Services

4 hours ago

2 min read

When it rains, it pours. In the wake of the controversy around its upcoming nationalist conference in Hamilton, Ontario, the Dominion Society of Canada has seen Instagram suspend three accounts associated with the group.

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Instagram suspends Dominion Society accounts ahead of controversial Hamilton conference

David Wiechnik

6 hours ago

3 min read

News

Ontario opens Niagara to more casino operators

Geoff Knight

7 hours ago

2 min read

Deal ends exclusivity rights as part of Destination Niagara plan

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Former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday found dead

Leah Mushet

8 hours ago

2 min read

Alberta

EXCLUSIVE: Duane Bratt claims Smith and the UCP are currently safe, but October's referendum could have repercussions

Will Vasseur

8 hours ago

3 min read

News

Dominion Society marches ahead with nationalist conference despite Hamilton mayor’s opposition, political pressure

David Wiechnik

8 hours ago

4 min read

News

Judge rejects Kevin O’Leary-backed data centre bid to halt First Nation challenge

Alyson Fraser

8 hours ago

2 min read

Opinion

BARBER: Speak the truth — get kicked out of Canada

Dr. A.W. Barber

9 hours ago

4 min read

Opinion

MACLEOD: Alberta’s independence movement has a leadership problem

Colin MacLeod

13 hours ago

5 min read

Opinion

BRULOTTE: Why NATO matters more than ever to Canada

Western Standard Guest Columnist

14 hours ago

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Opinion

PAPAIOANNOY: When bad policy creates good business for the black market

Western Standard Guest Columnist

17 hours ago

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Hannaford

HANNAFORD: When the police knock on your door, grab your phone and record

Nigel Hannaford

14 Aug 2026

3 min read

Opinion

RUBENSTEIN: Taiwan and Canada share precious little in their commitment to reconciliation with indigenous peoples

Western Standard Guest Columnist

13 Aug 2026

4 min read

Watch

WATCH LIVE: Can Ottawa strike a tariff deal in time?

Western Standard News Services

13 Aug 2026

1 min read

Opinion

MACLEOD: Alberta families pay government more than they pay to live

Colin MacLeod

13 Aug 2026

3 min read

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WATCH: Is Alberta winning with Ottawa?

Western Standard News Services

7 hours ago

1 min read

Starting August 17, Ontario will require accused persons granted bail to deposit the full cash amount ordered by the court within two business days of release, ending the previous system that relied mainly on promises to pay and making it far easier for the province to recover money when conditions are breached.

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WATCH: Ontario requires cash deposits for bail starting Monday

Geoff Knight

10 hours ago

2 min read

Waterloo Police posted the video to their Instagram account

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WATCH: Police video shows e-scooter rider weaving through Kitchener expressway traffic

Geoff Knight

11 hours ago

2 min read

Hannaford

HANNAFORD: When the police knock on your door, grab your phone and record

Nigel Hannaford

14 Aug 2026

3 min read

Air Canada announces $2.5-billion investment in Aeroplan

Canadian

Air Canada sells 25% Aeroplan stake in $2.5 billion deal

Alyson Fraser

12 Aug 2026

2 min read

Business

Green Party launches leadership race after years of turmoil and election losses

Western Standard News Services

08 Aug 2026

2 min read

News

Calgary natural gas franchise fee to jump 37% as city seeks $98.2M in revenue

Western Standard News Services

07 Aug 2026

2 min read

Tanker being loaded at Trans Mountain’s Westridge Marine Terminal in Burnaby, BC.

News

Trans Mountain expansion drives record oil tanker traffic in Burrard Inlet

David Wiechnik

07 Aug 2026

2 min read

Trans Mountain expansion project nears Kamloops. A third, larger line carrying diluted bitumen would follow a similar route to a new deep-water port in Delta, BC.

News

POLL: Majority of Canadians want Ottawa to keep Trans Mountain pipeline

Western Standard News Services

06 Aug 2026

3 min read

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith in Calgary on July 2, 2026.

Alberta

EXCLUSIVE: Smith claims Ottawa is more Alberta-friendly because the NDP are gone

Will Vasseur

11 Aug 2026

3 min read

Rob & Doug Ford, Leah Gazan, Bill Oliver

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From crack confessions to AI prompts: Canada's top 9 most unforgettable political gaffes

Leah Mushet

09 Aug 2026

4 min read

Top Stories

Dominion Society marches ahead with nationalist conference despite Hamilton mayor’s opposition, political pressure

BARBER: Speak the truth — get kicked out of Canada

Former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday found dead

Alberta independence leaders condemn 'racist' comment made at Alberta Prosperity Project event

WATCH: Is Alberta winning with Ottawa?

EXCLUSIVE: Duane Bratt claims Smith and the UCP are currently safe, but October's referendum could have repercussions

News

UPDATE: Milobar leaves Conservative Party of BC, cites 'values clash'

WATCH: Is Alberta winning with Ottawa?

Calgary nude recreation group challenges CPS with Prince’s Island Park protest

Men captured illegally dumping trash on farmers' property near Chestermere

Alberta delays school flag restrictions and weekly national anthem mandate

Instagram suspends Dominion Society accounts ahead of controversial Hamilton conference

Ontario opens Niagara to more casino operators

Former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday found dead

EXCLUSIVE: Duane Bratt claims Smith and the UCP are currently safe, but October's referendum could have repercussions

Dominion Society marches ahead with nationalist conference despite Hamilton mayor’s opposition, political pressure

Judge rejects Kevin O’Leary-backed data centre bid to halt First Nation challenge

Opinion

BARBER: Speak the truth — get kicked out of Canada

MACLEOD: Alberta’s independence movement has a leadership problem

BRULOTTE: Why NATO matters more than ever to Canada

PAPAIOANNOY: When bad policy creates good business for the black market

HANNAFORD: When the police knock on your door, grab your phone and record

RUBENSTEIN: Taiwan and Canada share precious little in their commitment to reconciliation with indigenous peoples

WATCH LIVE: Can Ottawa strike a tariff deal in time?

MACLEOD: Alberta families pay government more than they pay to live

Watch

WATCH: Is Alberta winning with Ottawa?

WATCH: Ontario requires cash deposits for bail starting Monday

WATCH: Police video shows e-scooter rider weaving through Kitchener expressway traffic

HANNAFORD: When the police knock on your door, grab your phone and record

Business

Air Canada sells 25% Aeroplan stake in $2.5 billion deal

Green Party launches leadership race after years of turmoil and election losses

Calgary natural gas franchise fee to jump 37% as city seeks $98.2M in revenue

Trans Mountain expansion drives record oil tanker traffic in Burrard Inlet

POLL: Majority of Canadians want Ottawa to keep Trans Mountain pipeline

Features

EXCLUSIVE: Smith claims Ottawa is more Alberta-friendly because the NDP are gone

From crack confessions to AI prompts: Canada's top 9 most unforgettable political gaffes