Canada’s fertility rate has fallen to historic lows, but many Canadians say they would like to have more children. Peter Jon Mitchell of Cardus joins BCN to discuss the financial, cultural and social factors Read More
The Alberta 2026-27 budget was announced on Wednesday. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation or CTF reacted by warning Albertans about what it calls a “dangerous debt spiral” in the wake of the budget. Kris Sims CTF Read More
Toronto Sun political commentator Brian Lilley joins Bridge City News from Washington to break down what growing U.S. influence over oil markets means for Canada, as investment flows toward Venezuela and pressure builds on Read More
Since the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro last Saturday, expert opinions have multiplied regarding the future of Venezuelan oil amidst negotiations being pursued by the White House and the new Venezuelan administration, considering Read More
As the cost of living rises and winter sets in, life on the streets is getting even harder. We’re joined by Ken Kissick, co-founder of Streets Alive Mission in Lethbridge, to talk about homelessness Read More
Alberta and Ottawa have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to build a pipeline to the BC coast but the deal is far from simple. Higher carbon taxes, Clean Electricity Regulations, and potential opposition from Read More
Here we are in the final week of the election trail. What are our politicians promising? And who will Canadians put their trust in? Joining us to weigh in is the honorable Stockwell Day – former Read More
Almost 20 thousand dollars is the donation that Street Alive Mission received from the Giving Machine initiative. As part of the Light of World, the initiative wraps up the 2024 campaign giving to the community what received Read More
In local news, a group of organizations in Southern Alberta has launched a new economic initiative to enable success amidst US tariffs, which will likely be disruptive to the provincial economy because the Alberta government Read More
It seems that everyday food banks are becoming indispensable for many families. What was once a temporary way to provide food in times of need, has become important even for families who have jobs, but Read More
It appears as though Lethbridge Polytechnic will be receiving 8 million dollars less in funding in 2025 which may cause job losses at the post-secondary institution. Lethbridge Polytechnic, like other schools, is preparing to receive less international Read More
New mortgage rules from the federal government came into effect today. First-time home buyers will have the option of stretching the amortization period of their mortgage out to 30 years. That’s an increase of five Read More
A number of Israeli hostages have been rescued by the Israeli military. Reports say the hostages who were taken captive were being held at an Al Jazeera journalist’s house. Foreign Affairs expert Lisa Daftari Read More
