EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 1 MIN
Western Standard News Update | Poilievre will not run again in Battle River–Crowfoot | 19 Jan 2026
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In this Western Standard News Update, Chief Editor Dave Naylor breaks down major headlines across Canada and abroad — led by a pivotal ruling on the federal government’s use of emergency powers during the Freedom Convoy protests. A judge has ruled the use of the Emergencies Act was illegal, setting up a potential showdown at the Supreme Court, where Chief Justice Robert Wagner has previously referred to the Convoy as “anarchy” and “hostage taking.”Naylor also reports that Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre will not re-offer in the Alberta riding of Battle River—Crowfoot, which he won in a by-election after losing his Ottawa seat. Internationally, at least 39 people have been killed in Spain after a high-speed passenger train derailed and was struck by another inbound train. Inflation has ticked up to 2.4%, and an Australian island made headlines after a Canadian woman was found deceased and surrounded by dingoes.Catch the full update and follow Western Standard on Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Podcasts — and visit WesternStandard.news for the latest breaking stories and analysis from across Canada.
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In this Western Standard News Update, Chief Editor Dave Naylor breaks down major headlines across Canada and abroad — led by a pivotal ruling on the federal government’s use of emergency powers during the Freedom Convoy protests. A judge has ruled the use of the Emergencies Act was illegal, setting up a potential showdown at the Supreme Court, where Chief Justice Robert Wagner has previously referred to the Convoy as “anarchy” and “hostage taking.”Naylor also reports that Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre will not re-offer in the Alberta riding of Battle River—Crowfoot, which he won in a by-election after losing his Ottawa seat. Internationally, at least 39 people have been killed in Spain after a high-speed passenger train derailed and was struck by another inbound train. Inflation has ticked up to 2.4%, and an Australian island made headlines after a Canadian woman was found deceased and surrounded by dingoes.Catch the full update and follow Western Standard on Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Podcasts — and visit WesternStandard.news for the latest breaking stories and analysis from across Canada.
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Western Standard News Update | Poilievre will not run again in Battle River–Crowfoot | 19 Jan 2026
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