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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Western Context 389 – Clandestine Crossings
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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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Western Context 388 – Involuntary Inclusion
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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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Western Context 387 – Pinching Pennies
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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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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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Western Context 385 – United No Longer
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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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Western Context 384 – Cowardly Condos
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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.על ידי Shane and Patrick
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Western Context 383 – End The Madness
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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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Western Context 382 – Sticker Shock
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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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Western Context 381 – Aggravating Rebrands
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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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Western Context 380 – Fruits and Fires
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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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