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Soldiers of expression: Hate speech, censorship & ethics
What are reasonable limits on freedom of expression? Western Standard contributor Jesse Kline explores the breadth and depth of our freedom to speak our mind, and publish our opinions.
by Jesse Kline
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Calgary firm seizes golden opportunity in Colombia
With gold reaching new highs, resource investors are looking to the resource-rich and under-explored country of Colombia. But is the political risk too high?
by Doug Firby
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Gold and Economic Freedom: GATA Interview
Western Standard columnist Brad Parkes interviews Chris Powell with the Gold Anti Trust Action Committee and explores the relationship between gold and economic freedom.
by Brad Parkes
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Oilers and Flames owners told to ‘puck off’
CTF applauds Premier Stelmach and Calgary Mayor Bronconnier for their commitment not to spend tax dollars on new NHL arenas
by Matthew Johnston
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Foreign visitor dies in H1N1-related case in Calgary
New Zealand resident in town for World Skills Competition died in a Calgary hospital Thursday
by Matthew Johnston
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Alberta has the best labour market in North America
Canada’s bloated public sector reduces labour productivity when compared to the US.
by Matthew Johnston
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Climate change agreement facing challenges
First, the good news: Dr. Stephen Murgatroyd thinks an agreement on climate change still faces obstacles. The bad news: The climate is getting colder.
by Stephen Murgatroyd
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Train wreck
Alberta's high-speed train proposal is on collision course with fiscal reality.
by Mark Milke
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