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 Conservative’s carbon tax plan is bad timing says economics professor.

Conservative’s carbon tax plan is bad timing says economics professor.

Hal RobertsHal Roberts April 16, 2021

There are concerns when it comes to CPC leader Erin O’Toole’s carbon tax plan. That is according to Ross McKitrick who is a professor of economics at the University of Guelph. McKitrick says Canadians are already struggling so discussing a new tax may not be a good plan of attack right now.Read More

 New fee for Alberta backcountry campers

New fee for Alberta backcountry campers

Hal RobertsHal Roberts April 15, 2021

As the weather warms up more and more Albertans are thinking about heading out and camping. You may have to bring a few extra dollars with you if you are heading out to the backcountry. Our legislative reporter Tyler Dawson says the province is bringing in a new fee for those who enjoy backcountry camping. Read More

 Accountant explains why using a professional to do your taxes pays for itself in a big way.

Accountant explains why using a professional to do your taxes

Hal RobertsHal Roberts April 12, 2021

This is tax season. Many Canadians are either doing their taxes themselves or are hiring an accountant to do the leg work. Jaden Evanson is a chartered professional accountant at Volution LLP in Lethbridge and he says the advantage of hiring a professional is that they can help you go back and fix old tax […]Read More

 Will COVID Vaccination Passports become the new normal? Political reporter, Lisa Daftari, weighs in on the discussion.

Will COVID Vaccination Passports become the new normal? Political reporter,

Hal RobertsHal Roberts April 6, 2021

Certain countries are looking at potential COVID-19 vaccine passports to show that in fact you have been inoculated against the virus. The term COVID passport does not sit well with many here in North America as many feel it infringes on our rights and freedoms. US political reporter, Lisa Daftari, says the thought of Americans […]Read More

 Supreme Court ruling on carbon tax gives the feds even more power over the provinces says Brian Lilley.

Supreme Court ruling on carbon tax gives the feds even

Hal RobertsHal Roberts March 31, 2021

A story we recently brought you on Bridge City News was the Supreme Court of Canada ruling that the federal carbon tax is in fact constitutional. When it came to the votes from the judges sitting on the Supreme Court political reporter Brian Lilley says the vote was not unanimous. He says there were a […]Read More

 The new China/Iran deal will not be good for the west says foreign affairs expert Lisa Daftari

The new China/Iran deal will not be good for the

Hal RobertsHal Roberts March 30, 2021

China and Iran have signed a cooperation agreement for 25 years. The deal will include Chinese investments in key sectors such as energy and infrastructure. I asked our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, what kinds of implications that could potentially bring.Read More

 Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman shares concerns about his city.

Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman shares concerns about his city.

Hal RobertsHal Roberts March 26, 2021

The city of Lethbridge now has over 500 cases of COVID-19. Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman says he is concerned about the rising number of cases. He says if more of us do not adhere to provincial health regulations more people will die.Read More

 Brian Lilley responds to announcement of Liberal’s upcoming budget.

Brian Lilley responds to announcement of Liberal’s upcoming budget.

Hal RobertsHal Roberts March 24, 2021

The federal Liberals will be tabling their first budget in over two years on April 19th. One of our regular contributors, political reporter Brian Lilley, says what is good about this budget is that we will finally be able to see exactly where our tax dollars have been going when it comes to pandemic spending. Read More

 Homeownership in Lethbridge increased over pandemic year

Homeownership in Lethbridge increased over pandemic year

Ainsley O'RileyAinsley O'Riley March 18, 2021

The pandemic has proven to be a hot time for first time home buyers. A recent report by Royal Lepage says that nearly half of Canadians aged 25 to 35 own their home, and 25% of those homeowners purchased their property during the pandemic. Experts say that this is because of low interest rates, including […]Read More

 BlueGrass Landscaping & Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce

BlueGrass Landscaping & Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce

Naveen DayNaveen Day March 10, 2021

Today’s Business Spotlight is BlueGrass Landscaping in Lethbridge, ABRead More

 Values-driven Leadership

Values-driven Leadership

Jeannette RocherJeannette Rocher March 5, 2021

Is success overrated? This next guest thinks so, even though he has been incredibly successful. Richard Stearns, is president emeritus of World Vision U.S., a former corporate CEO at both Parker Brothers and Lenox; and the author of "Lead Like it Matters to God". He joins BCN's Jeannette RocherRead More

 COVID-19 Impact on Lethbridge’s Economy

COVID-19 Impact on Lethbridge’s Economy

Jeannette RocherJeannette Rocher February 23, 2021

Will small businesses be able to stay alive? Trevor Lewington with Economic Development Lethbridge has the numbers on how much the economy has contracted in southwestern Alberta.Read More

Inspire Marketing and Media & Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce

Naveen DayNaveen Day February 18, 2021

Today’s Business Spotlight is Inspire Marketing and Media in Lethbridge, ABRead More

 Finding Your Purpose and Success “At War with the Big Dogs” – Chuck Masek (Guest)

Finding Your Purpose and Success “At War with the Big

Jeannette RocherJeannette Rocher February 12, 2021

It’s not easy launching a business and becoming a successful entrepreneur especially during a pandemic. Chuck Masek is a guy who needed a job so he created a very successful business in the medical field. Chuck is the founder of Van Guard Medical Concepts. He says in order to become a successful entrepreneur there are […]Read More

 There is no reason why gyms in Alberta cannot fully reopen says Calgary lawyer

There is no reason why gyms in Alberta cannot fully

Hal RobertsHal Roberts February 9, 2021

There is a lawyer in Calgary who says there is no justification for not allowing gyms to fully reopen in Alberta. John Carpay, who is the president of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms believes this is simply a government overreach.Read More

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