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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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58:54

Western Context 391 – Archaic Problems

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2024/10/13

A misleading article defends Eby’s crime record, capital gains tax increases yield less revenue than expected, and TD bank is fined billions in the US for money laundering. Also, Canadian doctors now have to be on the lookout for scurvy. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 58:54 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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Western Context 390 – The Option of Choice

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2024/10/06

Reusable bags aren’t actually helping the environment, Edmonton looks at 15 minute cities, and John Rustad wants to end ICBC’s monopoly. Also, the House of Commons stalls over the Liberal’s money mismanagement. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:00:15 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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51:31

Western Context 389 – Clandestine Crossings

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2024/09/29

Border crossings from Canada to the US are on the rise, Steven Guilbeault is under fire for the Jasper fire response, and Seaspan lobbies for ferries to be built in BC. Also, the foreign interference issue gets completely ignored.Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 51:31 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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57:11

Western Context 388 – Involuntary Inclusion

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2024/09/22

The federal by-elections deal another loss to Trudeau’s Liberals, the BC election campaign officially starts, and Alberta is investing in new schools. Also, involuntary care becomes David Eby’s newest policy reversal. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 57:11 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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55:51

Western Context 387 – Pinching Pennies

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2024/09/15

The BC NDP flip flop on the carbon tax, Alberta doesn’t want any more asylum seekers, and the DND spends almost $40m on sleeping bags that don’t work. Also, a new feminist report on space exploration raises eyebrows. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 55:51 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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Western Context 386 – The War On Media

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2024/09/08

Jagmeet Singh pulls the plug on the supply and confidence deal, The Tyee compares the BC Conservatives to Donald Trump, and the UCP pulls funding from Calgary’s Green Line. Also, Canada may be susceptible to social unrest. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:00:02 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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1:02:44

Western Context 385 – United No Longer

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2024/09/01

Kevin Falcon suspends BC United’s election campaign, Trudeau appoints more partisan Liberals to the Senate, and Liberal staffers pull support from the byelection campaigns. Also, Trudeau announces a reduction in temporary foreign workers.Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:02:44 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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53:11

Western Context 384 – Cowardly Condos

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2024/08/25

A railway strike threatens Canada’s infrastructure, a $9M condo is bought for Tom Clark, and anti-semitic threats on synagogues are on the rise. Also, organized crime may have infiltrated CBSA. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 53:11 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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56:15

Western Context 383 – End The Madness

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2024/08/18

The CBC pays out huge bonuses while cutting jobs, a Victoria firefighter gets suspended for a letter to the BC Premier, and the Alberta NDP broke leadership election financing rules. Also the UN likens Canada’s TFW program to modern slavery.Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 56:15 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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56:19

Western Context 382 – Sticker Shock

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2024/08/11

Calgary’s water system may be worse than expected, Poilievre wants tariffs on Chinese EVs and metals, and the UCP has issues with the popularity of their special projects. Also, BC’s affordable housing program is not actually about affordable housing.Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 56:19 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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54:22

Western Context 381 – Aggravating Rebrands

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2024/08/04

A terror plot in Toronto gets thwarted, BC United wants to put their former name on the ballot, and Calgary’s Green line is more expensive and shorter than planned. Also, Harjit Sajjan lobbied to get soldiers to participate in a pop concert. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 54:22 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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57:25

Western Context 380 – Fruits and Fires

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2024/07/28

The BC Tree Fruits cooperative shutting down spells disaster for farmers, Corus cuts hundreds of media jobs, and US senators are worried about Canada’s Gaza refugees. Also, Jasper burns as a result of bad forest management.Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 57:25 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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Western Context 379 – Stand and Deliver

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2024/07/21

The Premiers’ meeting delivers a united message to Trudeau, the public service has grown far faster than Canada’s population, and John Rustad has a plan to fix BC’s healthcare crisis. Also, Randy Boissonnault is in hot water again. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 48:28 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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55:39

Western Context 378 – Chickening Out

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2024/07/14

Canada faces pressure at the NATO summit to up defence spending, Alberta faces an electricity shortage, and BC’s economy starts to stagnate. Also KFC Canada begins to sell halal chicken.Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 55:39 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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58:08

Western Context 377 – Still Nothing Going On

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2024/07/07

3 years later Lytton still hasn't been rebuilt, the UK Labour election win shows lessons for Canada, and Poilievre promises to repeal the online harms bill. Also, Historica Canada deletes the John A MacDonald Heritage Minute.Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 58:08 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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50:25

Western Context 376 – Nowhere is Safe

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2024/06/30

The Conservatives win a by-election in Toronto, Naheed Nenshi is crowned Alberta NDP leader, and William Shatner swears a lot in an attack ad on fish farms. Also, Harjit Sajjan played politics with the Afghanistan evacuation. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 50:25 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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59:24

Western Context 375 – Catering in the Air

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2024/06/23

Doug Ford calls for tariffs on Chinese EVs, an unknown group funds BC attack ads, and Bill C-59 reduces advertising transparency from companies. Also, Trudeau racks up a $223k catering bill on the Indo-Pacific trip.Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 59:24 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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55:08

Western Context 374 – Equal and Fair

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2024/06/16

BC Premier David Eby is frustrated about immigration, a former Alberta NDP cabinet minister resigns, and Eby may join Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier against equalization. Also, Russian, US and Canadian warships all take a trip to Cuba. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 55:08 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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52:51

Western Context 373 – Compromised Canada

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2024/06/09

The CRTC taxes 5% of streaming giants’ revenues, the UCP asks the public for input on auto insurance, and speed limit reductions in BC show the need for careful city planning. Also, Canadian parliamentarians could be compromised by foreign powers.Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 52:51 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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57:14

Western Context 372 – Postal Problems

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2024/06/02

The Tk'emlups First Nation changes wording from mass graves to anomalies, conscription is proposed to fix Canada’s lack of patriotism, and Canada Post is losing around $1B annually. Also, Trudeau’s immigration policy is changing the future of Canada. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 57:14 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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