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Western Context - News from Alberta, BC, and Canada

Western Context

Removing bias and sensationalism from the news of Alberta, BC, and Canada. Providing the context and information needed to put you on the right side of the news.

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59:39

Western Context 426 – The Open Door

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2025/07/13

Carney’s ethics screen includes 103 companies, Premiers Ford and Smith show economic unity, and BC’s jobs numbers are not as rosy as presented by the media. Also, a CBC host’s resignation shows the organization’s struggle with bias.Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 59:39 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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Western Context 425 – Safety In Patriotism

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2025/07/06

Victoria allocates over $10M for public safety, Smith plans for a provincial Sheriff’s police service, and a poll asks if Canadians are willing to die for Canada. Also, a federal board deems our first Prime Minister too controversial.Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:07:34 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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Western Context 424 – Threats and Petitions

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2025/06/29

CSIS warns the public of Khalistani extremism, undocumented immigrants want free education in Alberta, and Elections BC tries to cover up their mistakes on election night. Also, Trump calls off trade talks with Canada again.Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 56:50 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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1:04:39

Western Context 423 – All In or All Out

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2025/06/22

The Liberals’ fast track project bill passes with Conservative support, Carney and Trump want a trade deal within 30 days, and another Vancouver housing developer faces layoffs. Also, Canada’s evacuation response in the Middle East faces more criticism.Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:04:39 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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1:08:05

Western Context 422 – Defending Our Country

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2025/06/15

Carney promises that Canada will meet NATO’s 2% target, BC Ferries selects a Chinese shipyard to build new vessels, and Danielle Smith says no to new Alberta national parks. Also, CBC’s immigration fraud story sheds light on our still high intake numbers.Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:08:05 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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59:11

Western Context 421 – Building Our Nation

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2025/06/08

The Premiers meeting shows hope for the future, zoning bylaws divide Edmonton’s council, and David Eby rejects any notion of a second oil pipeline. Also, the Strong Borders Act may be more about internet privacy.Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 59:11 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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Western Context 420 – Throne of Values

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2025/06/01

King Charles reads the throne speech, the federal recounts are finally done, and Alberta is ensuring age appropriate material in school libraries. Also, BC’s drug crisis is getting even worse. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 55:14 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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1:07:31

Western Context 419 – The Trudeau Decade

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2025/05/25

We look back on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s time in office, including his greatest hits, scandals, and all of the dumb things he said or did over the past 10 years.Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:07:31 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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Western Context 418 – Cabinet Controversies

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2025/05/18

We discuss Mark Carney’s cabinet picks, controversies, and regional representation. We also look at BC’s faltering union negotiations and Canada’s silent removal of US tariffs. Also, the one vote difference in Terrebonne could have lasting impacts.Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 56:46 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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Western Context 417 – Pursuing Clarity

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2025/05/11

The federal NDP are asking for official party status, the Alberta UCP are navigating an independence movement, and the BC NDP’s fast tracking legislation hits some hurdles. Also Parkland Fuels may be bought by an American company.Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 54:38 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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1:03:28

Western Context 416 – The Media Hide, The People Decide

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2025/05/04

We discuss the federal election results including the NDP’s woes, Conservative’s gains and Carney’s eventual win. We look at how the results matter for BC and Alberta, and also Niagara Falls’ unchecked immigration problems. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:03:28 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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1:02:26

Western Context 415 – We’ve Been Had

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2025/04/27

Another report details repressive foreign interference in Canada, an Alberta farmer is arrested for overselling eggs, and the Conservatives release their 100 day platform. Also Mark Carney changes his story on Trump’s phone call.Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:02:26 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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1:06:22

Western Context 414 – Pushing Buttons

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2025/04/20

A Liberal candidate invited Chinese influence into the campaign, Carney’s platform puts Canada further into debt, and a new Alberta addictions plan looks at involuntary treatment. Also, Liberal staffers spread disinformation buttons.Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:06:22 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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Western Context 413 – The Long Game

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2025/04/13

Mark Carney makes a confusing statement about Israel and Hamas, the US is going to hike softwood lumber duties again, and Alberta wants to change healthcare to an activity-based model. Also, the Liberals’ ties to China are growing more concerning.Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:04:02 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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Western Context 412 – Toxic Taxes

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2025/04/06

We talk about the reliability of polls, Mark Carney pledges $150M to the CBC, and the Liberals refuse to repeal Bill C-69. Also, BC’s carbon tax is reluctantly scrapped by the NDP at the last minute.Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:02:08 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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1:09:44

Western Context 411 – Precarious Precarity

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2025/03/30

We talk about the rise of precarity in Canada, Edmonton’s mayor Amarjeet Sohi is running for the federal Liberals, and David Eby partially backs down from his undemocratic bill. Also, we look at the relationship between Mark Carney’s assets and China.Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:09:44 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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Western Context 410 – Dumping on Trade

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2025/03/23

China is imposing tariffs on Canadian canola, Danielle Smith has a list of national unity demands, and David Eby continues his trade crusade against the US. Also, we look at Canada’s unhappiness and the idea of a lost decade.Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:03:37 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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1:06:56

Western Context 409 – It’s Trudeauover

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2025/03/16

Mark Carney wins the Liberal leadership race, Alberta makes a deal with Japan on LNG, and David Eby wants to give himself unchecked powers. Also, Carney sets the carbon tax to $0 on day 1. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:06:56 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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Western Context 408 – Secret Agreements

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2025/02/23

Trudeau announces a high speed rail network right before he resigns, Carney’s financial policies get lambasted by economists, and BC’s throne speech says very little on the future. Also, the Liberals want to double CBC funding.Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:04:21 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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Western Context 407 – Media Malpractice

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2025/02/16

Poilievre pledges to increase our Arctic footprint, Carney wants to rebrand the carbon tax, and the BC NDP cancels the planned grocery rebate. Also, the anniversary of the flag brings a renewal of Canada first. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 57:41 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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