Western Standard News Update | Ivermectin Back in the Spotlight as Nenshi Admits Use | 6 Feb 2026

In today’s Western Standard News Update, Chief Editor Dave Naylor reports on a range of developments shaping the national conversation. Ottawa faces scrutiny over the fiscal impact of a proposed defence spending increase, while a Saskatchewan church wins a court battle over taxation on community fundraising. The update also examines political fallout from past COVID-era messaging as party leaders reverse course, and closes with coverage of the Winter Olympics now underway in Italy.