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WATCH: Ford backs Carney’s walk-away, vows tariff for tariff
4+ day, 11+ min ago (306+ words) Western Standard TORONTO â Premier Doug Ford told the Toronto Regional Board of Trade on Thursday that Prime Minister Mark Carney was right to walk away from a U.S trade deal, calling the terms âan absolutely terrible deal…...
Trump orders US administration group to drop Canadian goods as trade war escalates
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (273+ words) Western Standard President Donald Trump on Tuesday directed the General Services Administration to remove Canadian-origin products from federal buying lists unless Canada grants what he called full and fair reciprocity for American farmers and companies.The direction came the same…...
Calgary man charged in alleged $164 million Ponzi scheme involving more than 1,000 investors
1+ week, 5+ day ago (236+ words) 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. Craig Michael Thompson, 49, was arrested July 31 following an investigation by the RCMP Federal…...
Trump to refill US oil reserve with Venezuelan crude as Canada faces new competition
1+ week, 6+ day ago (684+ words) Western Standard...
EU places ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox under strict digital oversight
1+ week, 6+ day ago (360+ words) Western Standard OTTAWA â 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.The Commission…...
White House posts eagle pinning Canada goose in trade war jab
2+ week, 4+ day ago (274+ words) Western Standard The same image was previously used by the White House after the United States defeated Canada in the menâs hockey final at the 2026 Winter Olympics.The post comes days after new U.S tariffs took effect and…...
Smith pushes for trade negotiations to resume before Canada implements retaliatory tariffs
2+ week, 5+ day ago (296+ words) Western Standard EDMONTON â Premier Danielle Smith re-stated her concerns about Canada's retaliatory tariffs against the U.S on Tuesday, stating that while she welcomes the financial support for businesses, the UCP are warry of the damage counter-tariffs could cause…...
ANALYSIS: Alberta oil risks becoming collateral damage in Ottawa’s trade war
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1048+ words) Western Standard...