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  MAKICHUK: Netanyahu blamed for attack on Israel, intelligence blunders

  By Dave Makichuk

  Oct. 16, 2023

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  MAKICHUK: Question of great leadership looms large

  By Dave Makichuk

  Oct. 14, 2023

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  MAKICHUK: Netanyahu blamed for attack on Israel, intelligence blunders

  By Dave Makichuk

  Oct. 16, 2023

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Western Standard

The Western Standard is a Canadian online news platform that serves Western Canada, including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Founded in 2004 by Ezra Levant, it was relaunched in 2019 under the ownership of Derek Fildebrandt. The platform has grown to become the third most-read online news source in the region, focusing on regional politics, policy, and cultural issues. The Western Standard offers a mix of news coverage and opinion pieces from conservative contributors. It features multimedia content, including videos that cover political movements in Western Canada. The platform generates revenue through direct advertising, subscription memberships, and reader donations, experiencing significant growth in both subscriber numbers and ad revenue since its relaunch. With a commitment to providing an independent voice, the Western Standard emphasizes issues like provincial autonomy and energy policy.