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Western Context

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.

  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Western Context 369 – Staying Afloat

    Calgary repeals the single-use plastic ban, the Woodfibre LNG ‘floatel’ is rejected by Squamish council, and immigration is not filling the industries it needs to. Also, the CBC talks about polyamory while Canada’s fertility rate plummets.


    Hosts: Shane and Patrick

    Duration: 1:02:02


    For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

    12 May 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 54 minutes 43 seconds
    Western Context 368 – Campus Chaos

    Another Trudeau cabinet minister has a conflict of interest, the BC NDP wants to recriminalize drugs in public spaces, and the UCP looks to expand train service. Also, anti-Israel encampments spring up at Canadian universities.


    Hosts: Shane and Patrick

    Duration: 54:43


    For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

    5 May 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 50 minutes 6 seconds
    Western Context 367 – Third Time’s the Charm

    Canada’s new disability benefit gets massively underfunded, Alberta will be getting municipal political parties, and a carjacker in Victoria gets caught and released several times. Also, Poilievre visits an anti-carbon tax protest.


    Hosts: Shane and Patrick

    Duration: 50:06


    For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

    28 April 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 52 minutes 31 seconds
    Western Context 366 – The Last Resort

    Trudeau’s 2024 budget features billions in new spending, Champagne tries to lure foreign grocers to Canada, and Alberta keeps its default electricity rate. Also, the federal government halts the deportation of a law-breaking climate activist.


    Hosts: Shane and Patrick

    Duration: 52:31


    For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

    21 April 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 51 minutes 55 seconds
    Western Context 365 – Downgrade Diplomacy

    BC gets another credit downgrade, Alberta battles the federal government over municipal control, and Trudeau’s South-East Asia trip cost $2M. Also, the CSIS director testifies that the Trudeau government did know about foreign interference.


    Hosts: Shane and Patrick

    Duration: 51:55


    For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

    14 April 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 55 minutes 49 seconds
    Western Context 364 – Intelligence Blackouts

    A majority of Canada’s premiers align against Trudeau’s carbon tax, BC sees open drug use in hospitals, and Edmonton’s rolling blackouts show Alberta’s energy vulnerabilities. Also, MP Han Dong’s testimony shows the extent of Chinese foreign interference.


    Hosts: Shane and Patrick

    Duration: 55:49


    For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

    7 April 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 58 minutes 17 seconds
    Western Context 363 – Buyback Boondoggle

    Canada refuses to sell LNG to another NATO ally, BC’s Haida Nation will have title over all of Haida Gwaii, and a third of gig workers would consider tax fraud. Also, $42m has been spent on Trudeau’s nonexistent gun buyback.


    Hosts: Shane and Patrick

    Duration: 58:17


    For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

    31 March 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 49 minutes 33 seconds
    Western Context 362 – Antagonizing Antics

    The Conservative non confidence motion against Trudeau fails, the Liberals want to move the election date, and the Alberta NDP does not legally exist. Also, the RCMP warns that Canadians may revolt against the government.


    Hosts: Shane and Patrick

    Duration: 49:33


    For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

    24 March 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 56 minutes 22 seconds
    Weestern Context 361 – Double Dipping

    Alberta moves to allow municipal political parties, the auditor general fires government employees getting money on the side, and Canada pauses non-lethal exports to Israel. Also, Toronto Police give bad advice to deter car thieves.


    Hosts: Shane and Patrick

    Duration: 56:22


    For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

    17 March 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 56 minutes 59 seconds
    Western Context 360 – Safety First

    BC safe supply drugs are found in the hands of organized crime, we finally put the 2017 UCP leadership allegations to rest, and BC affordable housing is not going to intended buyers. Also, Canada restores its funding to UNRWA.


    Hosts: Shane and Patrick

    Duration: 56:59


    For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

    10 March 2024, 12:00 pm
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