Gather ‘round, huddle up, take a knee, sit on a tailgate or whatever works best. It’s time for that thing we all have to do, but don’t really look forward to, “The Safety Meeting.” Well, not an actual one. I just wanted to take a break (again) from the Canadian...
A black plume of smoke rises from a warehouse at the industrial area of Sharjah City in the United Arab Emirates following reports of Iranian strikes in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) It wasn’t lost on me that when I...
One of the pleasures of writing columns for the Western Standard is receiving feedback. A recent email from a former law school roommate posed some interesting and relevant questions that, while unable to answer, this column can perhaps provide some perspective and...
I have previously written about Canada not being a serious country anymore. The divides are many, economic, social, core beliefs, geographic and several others I am sure. As with most controversies, there are two sides to every story. I’m not trying to sway anyone’s...
How federal energy policies punish Western Canada while protecting Central Canadian interests — and why voters east of Manitoba hold all the power. Editor’s Note: Herb Pinder is a Saskatoon businessman with long history investing in oil and gas....
Working for Saskatoon-based uranium giant Cameco Corporation for eight years provided this former business journalist many insights into the Canadian nuclear industry, along with more homegrown insights into how well-paying jobs have transformed people and...
