Western Standard - June 22, 2026


Western Standard News Update ｜ BC government spends half-million on HeliJet flights ｜ 22 Jun 2026

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BC government heli-jet flights
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YouTube Music Keir Starmer Dave Naylor Mark Carney Glenn Joyle David Eby
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Word count

210

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19


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Two RCMP officers in Melville, Saskatchewan have been shot while investigating an assault complaint, Prime Minister Mark Carney has nominated Manitoba Chief Justice Glenn Joyle to be the latest Supreme Court Justice, the B.C. government has racked up half a million dollars on heli-jet flights between Vancouver and Victoria, and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation.

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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.
00:00:14.540 Two RCMP officers in Melville, Saskatchewan have been shot while investigating an assault complaint.
00:00:21.980 They are in hospital in serious condition and a suspect has been arrested.
00:00:26.040 Prime Minister Mark Carney has nominated Manitoba Chief Justice Glenn Joyle to be the
00:00:33.580 latest Supreme Court Justice. The B.C. government has racked up half a million dollars on heli-jet
00:00:40.580 flights between Vancouver and Victoria. David Eby, the Premier, is the worst offender.
00:00:48.380 And U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation.
00:00:51.620 And that's it for now. Join us the next time for more Western Standard news updates.
00:00:59.400 You can follow us on Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Podcasts.
00:01:04.600 And don't forget to visit our website at westernstandard.news. Have a great day.
00:01:09.920 you've heard the headlines you've watched the narrative shift and you can feel it when the
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