Western Context 239 – Symbolic Gestures

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  Western Context 240 – A Bridge to Nowhere

  10/17/2021

  52:14

  Dr. Hinshaw apologizes for the misreporting of covid deaths, a new OECD agreement puts Trudeau’s big tech tax on hold, and many still trapped in Afghanistan wait for Canadian help. Also, Horgan’s delay of the Massey Tunnel replacement could cost BC. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 52:14 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.
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  Western Context 239 – Symbolic Gestures

  10/10/2021

  1:02:26

  Alberta shows us that referendums are not just symbolic, Huawei sponsors a Chinese cultural event in BC, and we look at municipal elections in Edmonton and Calgary. Also, inflation on groceries and natural gas is here to stay. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:02:26 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.
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  Western Context 238 – Reconciliation at the Beach

  10/3/2021

  1:02:47

  The BC Supreme Court lifts the injunction on Fairy Creek protestors, the Two Michaels return to Canada, and the BC government misleads us on hospital stats. Also, Trudeau spends the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation at the beach in Tofino. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:02:47 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.
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  Western Context 237 – The Election to Nowhere

  9/26/2021

  1:11:04

  Monday’s federal election doesn’t produce much change in party standings, calls for party leaders to be changed should be weighed carefully, and criticism of CBC’s Rosemary Barton may not be just misogyny. Also, Alberta changed its Health Minister. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:11:04 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.
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  Western Context 236 – Damning Conclusions

  9/18/2021

  1:09:24

  Alberta implements a ‘restriction exemption program’, the BC government isn’t overseeing the safety of 1900 dams in the province, and General Vance can’t face justice because he’s too highly ranked. Also, China’s influence in our elections continues. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:09:24 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.
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  Western Context 235 – Flipping Out

  9/12/2021

  44:51

  We look at how polls work and why they can’t be trusted, the BC NDP releases ICU info to get people vaccinated, and the Alberta NDP are influencing local municipal candidates. Also, Trudeau’s record on housing affordability is in question. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 44:51 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.
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  Western Context 234 – Unwanted Harassment

  9/5/2021

  58:37

  Alberta’s economy rebounds as mask mandates reappear, thousands protest the BC NDP’s vaccine passport system outside hospitals, and yet another Trudeau ethics scandal gets buried. Also, a Liberal MP is allowed to run again amid sexual harassment claims. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 58:37 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.
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  Western Context 233 – O Brother, Where Art Thou?

  8/29/2021

  53:18

  Maryam Monsef refers to the Taliban as ‘our brothers’, A Chinese shipyard is building Canadian ships, and BC institutes a vaccine passport and mandatory masks. Also, Twitter labels a Chrystia Freeland tweet of O’Toole as being ‘manipulated media’. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 53:18 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.
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  Western Context 232 – Cleaning Up Ottawa

  8/22/2021

  44:36

  The PCs win in the Nova Scotia election, Erin O’Toole’s Conservative platform is thoughtful and moderate, and Horgan and Kenney decide to take vacations. Also Canada’s inflation rate continues to inflate. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 44:36 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.
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  Western Context 231 – Arbitrary Decisions

  8/15/2021

  51:08

  The upcoming election spurs a need for Canadian innovation, a Calgary doctor donating to the NDP organized anti-government protests, and China sentences Michael Spavor to 11 years. Also, concerns over vaccine passports go unheard. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 51:08 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.