Western Standard News Update ｜ 12 Dec 2025
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Summary
The shockwaves are still reverberating around Ottawa after the defection of Toronto-area Conservative MP Michael Maugh to the Liberals. Canada Post has confirmed they have already spent the $1B bailout money received from Ottawa recently, and now they need more cash to keep operating. And in the Lower mainland, all eyes are on the skies as another atmospheric river is set to hit the area on Sunday and Monday.
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From the Western Standard, here's your news update.
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I'm your host, Western Standard Chief Editor Dave Naylor, and here's what you need to know.
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The shockwaves are still reverberating around Ottawa after the defection of Toronto-area
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The move leaves Prime Minister Mark Carney only one seat short of the majority.
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Canada Post has confirmed they have already spent the $1 billion bailout money received
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from Ottawa recently, and now they're going to need more cash to keep operating.
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Ottawa has admitted it has paid out $6.6 million mistakenly under its new national dental plan.
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And in the lower mainland, all eyes are on the skies as another atmospheric river is set
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The area is already dealing with flooding and road blockages from rain earlier this week.
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