Western Standard News Update | B.C. killer’s sentence reduced over racism experience | 12 Mar 2026

In this Western Standard News Update, Chief Editor Dave Naylor breaks down the biggest stories making headlines. Oil prices surged after Iran attacked 13 ships in the Strait of Hormuz, including oil tankers. Alberta is pushing back against the Liberal ban on nicotine pouches, Calgary’s 10-year infrastructure bill has climbed to $49 billion, and the Liberals have hired a Washington, D.C.-based consultant for U.S. social media strategy. Naylor also looks at a controversial B.C. court decision involving a reduced sentence in a deadly stabbing case.Follow Western Standard on Spotify, YouTube Music and Apple Podcasts, and visit WesternStandard.News for more.