Western Standard - Western Standard News Update ｜ B.C. killer’s sentence reduced over racism experience

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00:00:08.120 I'm your host, Western Standard Chief Editor Dave Naylor, and here's what you need to know.

00:00:15.140 The Strait of Hormuz is ablaze Thursday morning after Iran attacked 13 separate ships, including oil tankers.

00:00:23.000 That set the price of oil soaring this morning, and at one point it topped $100.

00:00:30.000 Alberta is launching a fight against the Liberals' ban on nicotine pouches, used to stop smoking.

00:00:38.700 Calgary's 10-year infrastructure bill is now estimated at $49 billion.

00:00:46.300 The Liberals have hired a Washington, D.C. consultant to help them with their social media in the United States.

00:00:53.200 And a black AC man who stabbed his girlfriend to death

00:00:57.720 Has had his sentence reduced because of racism he has experienced in his lifetime

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Western Standard - March 12, 2026