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Western Standard News Update | 4 Dec 2025

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In this Western Standard News Update, Chief Editor Dave Naylor breaks down today’s top stories: BC Conservative leader John Rustad is set to resign Thursday morning after initially vowing to stay on, even as a majority of his caucus demanded he step aside. Plus, a new food price report warns Canadian grocery bills will rise by more than $1,000 for the average family of four next year, former Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault declares that the proposed Alberta–BC pipeline will “never be built” and calls decarbonized oil a myth, and documents show Mark Carney’s recent Liberal cabinet meeting in Toronto cost taxpayers at least $530,000. Also, a heartwarming story from Arrowwood, Alberta: a woman’s diamond engagement ring—lost 55 years ago—has been found in her family’s garden by her grandson while digging in the carrot patch. Follow the Western Standard on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube Music.For full stories and member-exclusive access, visit WesternStandard.news.

In this Western Standard News Update, Chief Editor Dave Naylor breaks down today’s top stories: BC Conservative leader John Rustad is set to resign Thursday morning after initially vowing to stay on, even as a majority of his caucus demanded he step aside. Plus, a new food price report warns Canadian grocery bills will rise by more than $1,000 for the average family of four next year, former Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault declares that the proposed Alberta–BC pipeline will “never be built” and calls decarbonized oil a myth, and documents show Mark Carney’s recent Liberal cabinet meeting in Toronto cost taxpayers at least $530,000. Also, a heartwarming story from Arrowwood, Alberta: a woman’s diamond engagement ring—lost 55 years ago—has been found in her family’s garden by her grandson while digging in the carrot patch. Follow the Western Standard on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube Music.For full stories and member-exclusive access, visit WesternStandard.news.

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