Western Standard - January 26, 2026


Western Standard News Update ｜ Affordability, COVID tribunal, and Western secession ｜ 26 Jan 2026


Episode Stats

Length

1 minute

Words per Minute

120.66204

Word Count

226

Sentence Count

23


Summary

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A secret RCMP memo shows the force feared former Alberta leader Peter Lougheed may become a leader for Western succession. Southern Ontario is digging out after the worst snowfall in its history, and the Calgary Real Estate Board says 2026 will be a buyer s market.

Transcript

Transcript generated with Whisper (turbo).
00:00:00.000 From the Western Standard, here's your news update.
00:00:08.140 I'm your host, Western Standard Chief Editor Dave Naylor, and here's what you need to know.
00:00:14.620 Prime Minister Mark Carney this morning announced several changes aimed at helping Canadians address the affordability crisis.
00:00:21.860 It includes an increase in the GST tax credit.
00:00:24.820 The federal worker suspended for refusing a COVID vaccine on religious grounds has been awarded back pay and a $5,000 fine at a Labour tribunal.
00:00:37.580 A secret RCMP memo shows the force feared former Alberta leader Peter Lougheed may become a leader for Western succession.
00:00:47.600 Southern Ontario is digging out after the worst snowfall in its history.
00:00:51.460 And the Calgary Real Estate Board says 2026 will be a buyer's market.
00:00:57.940 And that's it for now. Join us the next time for more Western Standard news updates.
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