Western Context - News from Alberta, BC, and Canada
30 episodes
Western Context 482 – Lamenting the Future
Western Context 481 – Castle Confusion
Western Context 480 – Tribal Politics
Western Context 479 – Manufactured Opposition
Western Context 478 – Trust and Truth
Western Context 477 – Capitulating Carney
Western Context 476 – Mediation Madness
Western Context 475 – Greenlit Progress
Western Context 474 – Carney’s Condos
Western Context 473 – Bills and Beans
Western Context 472 – Apples and Oranges
Western Context 471 – Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Western Context 470 – Ruptures and Deals
Western Context 469 – Restoring Hope
Western Context 468 – Quashed Privacy
Western Context 467 – Ineptitude and Incompetence
Western Context 466 – A Wealth of Debt
Western Context 465 – One Year of Mark Carney
Western Context 464 – The Italian Strategy
Western Context 463 – Selective Stories
Ep 462Western Context 462 – Bilingual Responsibilities
The immigration ministry lets fraud go uninvestigated, the Pathways carbon capture project is being protested, and the BC NDP fail their own targets on approving mineral claims. Also, a tragic Air Canada crash gets pivoted to bilingualism by the Liberals. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 59:41 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.
Ep 461Western Context 461 – Exposing The Media
Alberta introduces limitations to MAID, BC’s public transit plans get curtailed, and Edmonton’s police chief gets flack for a trip to Israel. Also, Poilievre’s appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast sends shockwaves through the mainstream media. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:08:26 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.
Ep 460Western Context 460 – Chillax, Bud
A Nunavut floor crossing accompanies Arctic spending, an Alberta consumption site closure didn’t result in more deaths, and a BC MP is told to chillax on land acknowledgments. Also, Canada has lost 100,000 jobs in 2026 so far. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 56:23 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.
Ep 459Western Context 459 – A Surprise Environment
Carney resets relations with India, an Alberta oilsands giant halts its expansion plans, and a BC First Nation makes a set of deals with the federal government. Also, Carney doesn’t rule out Canadian military participation in the Middle East. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:01:17 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.
Ep 458Western Context 458 – Competitive Deficit
Canada’s Olympic performance falls short of its target, Alberta’s budget includes a deficit, and the BC NDP try to limit freedom of information requests. Also Eastern Canada imports Australian LNG. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 56:11 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.
Ep 457Western Context 457 – The Canadian Rebellion
Matt Jeneroux crosses the floor to the Liberals, BC’s budget includes tax hikes and high debt, and Alberta looks at a referendum on immigration. Also, Carney’s international trade rebellion is not quite what it seems. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:11:26 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.
Ep 456Western Context 456 – Unity After Tragedy
Tumbler Ridge, BC experiences tragedy, the University of Alberta moves to remove DEI policies, and the Supreme Court overturns Elections Canada’s result in Terrebonne. Also, Canada is on track to miss every climate target possible. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:01:49 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.
Ep 455Western Context 455 – Preserving Our Heritage
Stephen Harper’s portrait unveiling shows a media turnaround, a Canadian heritage website was almost lost entirely, and the people behind Alberta’s recalls are unveiled. Also, some Vancouver councillors want to ban ICE during the FIFA World Cup games. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:02:15 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.
Ep 454Western Context 454 – A Passing Grade
Carney announces a further GST rebate, Eby calls Alberta separatists treasonous, while Eby is called the worst fiscal manager in BC history. Also, Poilievre passes his leadership review with 87.4% approval. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:07:07 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.
Ep 453Western Context 453 – Ambition and Reality
Canada’s federal court overturns the TikTok ban, BC will revise its First Nations DRIPA legislation, and the US is looking at Alberta’s independence movement with interest. Also, Carney’s Davos speech sends a political shockwave across the world. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:10:46 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.