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Western Context - News from Alberta, BC, and Canada
Western Context
10 episodes
1 week ago
Join Shane and Patrick as they remove bias and sensationalism from the latest news from Canada, Alberta, British Columbia, and beyond. Delivered weekly with the context and information needed to put you on the right side of the news.
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Join Shane and Patrick as they remove bias and sensationalism from the latest news from Canada, Alberta, British Columbia, and beyond. Delivered weekly with the context and information needed to put you on the right side of the news.
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Politics
History,
News,
Government,
News Commentary
Episodes (10/10)
Western Context - News from Alberta, BC, and Canada
Western Context 450 – 2025 In Context
We look at 2025’s news stories, including consequential elections, possible pipelines, numerous union strikes, trade talks, and the ascension of Prime Minister Mark Carney. We also go over our favourite pictures, quotes, words and episodes of the year. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:03:40 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.
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1 week ago
1 hour 3 minutes 40 seconds

Western Context - News from Alberta, BC, and Canada
Western Context 449 – Back to Basics
A BC college loses its credentials, Danielle Smith speaks candidly about immigration, and the happiness of Canada’s youth plummets. Also, a US trade deal is not on the horizon. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:03:54 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 3 minutes 54 seconds

Western Context - News from Alberta, BC, and Canada
Western Context 448 – Unintended Consequences
David Eby backtracks on indigenous reconciliation, Alberta’s job creation lowers unemployment, and the CRA spends $18M on a chatbot that doesn’t work. Also, another floor crossing shows the importance of foreign interference coverage. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:10:23 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.
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3 weeks ago
1 hour 10 minutes 23 seconds

Western Context - News from Alberta, BC, and Canada
Western Context 447 – Rustad Resigns
John Rustad eventually resigns as BC Conservative Leader, the UCP AGM reaffirms Danielle Smith’s opposition to federal overreach, and Canada steps into the EU tent on defence. Also, a Canadian company sells military APCs to ICE. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:02:54 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.
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1 month ago
1 hour 2 minutes 54 seconds

Western Context - News from Alberta, BC, and Canada
Western Context 446 – Canada’s Purpose
Nutrien decides to export through Washington instead of BC, more UCP MLAs are facing recall campaigns, and the Dakota Nations sue for title over southwest Manitoba. Also, a memorandum sets the conditions for a west coast pipeline. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:01:39 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.
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1 month ago
1 hour 1 minute 39 seconds

Western Context - News from Alberta, BC, and Canada
Western Context 445 – Target Unacquired
The gun buyback pilot in Cape Breton produces only 22 guns, the notwithstanding clause gets misinterpreted by the media in Alberta, and BC cancels its EV mandate and rebate. Also, Canada looks at the Saab Gripen instead of the F-35. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:03:06 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.
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1 month ago
1 hour 3 minutes 6 seconds

Western Context - News from Alberta, BC, and Canada
Western Context 444 – Public Projections
The media ignores internal Liberal infighting, Carney approves more major projects, and the Alberta NDP turns to Americans for public relations. Also, a DND directive that would see public service members trained by the military quietly gets scrapped. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:10:14 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.
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1 month ago
1 hour 10 minutes 14 seconds

Western Context - News from Alberta, BC, and Canada
Western Context 443 – Deficit and Defection
Carney’s budget promises capital spending and a huge deficit, David Eby declares BC wants no pipeline to the north coast, and Alberta faces rural redistricting issues. Also, a Nova Scotia MP crosses the floor to the Liberals. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:09:48 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.
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2 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes 48 seconds

Western Context - News from Alberta, BC, and Canada
Western Context 442 – Election Threats
Mark Carney threatens an election if his budget doesn’t pass, Alberta uses the notwithstanding clause to end the teacher’s strike, and David Eby continues to force his reconciliation policies through. Also, Carney thaws Canada’s relationship with China. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:08:33 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.
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2 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes 33 seconds

Western Context - News from Alberta, BC, and Canada
Western Context 441 – Playing Dirty
Alberta conducts its municipal elections, a BC ostrich farm fights a cull order, and GM is ending electric van production in Ontario. Also, Doug Ford’s anti-tariff ad elicits a strong US response. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:01:48 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.
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2 months ago
1 hour 1 minute 48 seconds

Western Context - News from Alberta, BC, and Canada
Join Shane and Patrick as they remove bias and sensationalism from the latest news from Canada, Alberta, British Columbia, and beyond. Delivered weekly with the context and information needed to put you on the right side of the news.