Canadian companies are increasingly caught in the crossfire of U.S. politics. From protests targeting ICE-linked businesses to backlash against Canadian billionaire Jim Pattison, companies are being pressured over decisions tied to border enforcement and Read More
The U.S. arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has shaken the world and Canadians are wondering how this will impact our nation. Our guest is David Leis, President of the Frontier Centre for 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
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
Tourism Lethbridge is pleased with the early response to its new app. The Explore Lethbridge App, which launched in June, has more than 300 users already signed up. Dominika Wojcik with Tourism Lethbridge explains the app Read More
A new report from the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms has come up with some interesting findings on the physical, social and economic impacts of the Covid lockdowns. Joining us from Calgary to chat about Read More
U.S tariffs and federal government restrictions on the oil and gas sector continue to be major concerns for Albertans. Is there any hope for change? We chat about it with Alberta’s Minister of Read More
The Alberta government recently announced a significant change to how hospital surgeries will be funded. Instead of a lump sum of funding to be used however hospitals see fit, so-called activity-based funding will be tied Read More
Every year, Canadians lose millions of dollars to scammers – Why and how does this happen … and what can we do to avoid getting caught in a scam? Odeta Doroftei, Manager, Community Outreach and Education with Read More
Lots happening in the political arena, with a federal election underway, and of course, the ongoing tariff war. Alberta’s premier has laid out a list of nine demands to federal leaders. So, here to Read More
How should Canada respond to U.S. tariffs? Is retaliation the most effective thing to do? University of Lethbridge Associate Professor of Economics, Danny LeRoy doesn’t think so as it will drive prices up Read More
Canada continues to wrestle with how best to respond to the threat of 25% tariffs when exporting goods to the U.S. But exactly how do tariffs work, and how will they affect our bottom line? Read More
All of Canada’s Premiers are in Washington DC today, or are at least headed there, and that’s where we’re also finding Brian Lilley, political columnist for the Toronto Sun who joins BCN’Read More
The tariffs are held off for at least 30 days but this uncertainty is still causing problems for the Canadian business climate. Here to discuss this in more detail is Toronto Sun columnist, Brian Lilley. Read More
The Christmas season has wrapped up and so has 2024! So, how did we do economically in Southern Alberta – and what are things looking like going into 2025? Trevor Lewington, CEO of Economic Development Lethbridge joins BCN’Read More
Osteopathy is a holistic approach to health that uses manual techniques to restore balance and function in the body. According to Mitchell Lawrence, an osteopathic manual therapist, many of his clients say the treatment they Read More
The federal government is urging the union of Postal Workers and Canada Post to negotiate a settlement ahead of a looming 72-hour strike notice by workers. Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon says Ottawa is hoping to Read More
A class action lawsuit has been given the green light as business owners in Alberta are suing the province for losses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. Lawyer Jeff Rath shares the details with BCN’Read More
Hard to believe fall is here already! So, how are things looking on the economic front for Lethbridge and southern Alberta? Real estate, employment, the Ag sector. BCN’s Jeannette Rocher breaks it all down Read More
Many would argue that our economy has been struggling to gain ground. According to Stephen Johnston, the director of Omnigence Asset Management, Canada’s economic troubles began long before the pandemic and will take some Read More
The summer season is quickly approaching – so how are things shaping up on the economic front over the next number of months for Lethbridge and Southern Alberta? Despite these tough economic times, there is some Read More
Having different generations in the workplace can be rewarding and sometimes challenging. Sociologist Dr. Scott De Long says the older generation must recognize and be sensitive to the fact that many of the younger generation Read More
The Roxy Theatre in Coleman, Alberta has been nominated as one of 12 finalists for the National Trust for Canada’s “The Next Great Save” competition this year. The theatre itself is a National Historic Site Read More
Whether you’re much of a movie-goer or not, there’s no doubt you’ve been inside the legendary Lethbridge Movie Mill. Now its long-time owner is set to retire, but he says not to Read More
The federal carbon tax is set to go up by 23 per cent on April 1st. The federal director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Franco Terrazzano, explained to BCN’s Hal Roberts how much more it Read More
Did you know first time home buyers can save on their taxes? Or that childcare and moving expenses can be deducted? From charitable donations to working from home, we get advice on how to best Read More
Unfortunately, we have not received a lot of moisture so far in southern Alberta. Many of the reservoirs, especially here in SW Alberta, have dried up. We have not received a large snowpack. So how Read More
A new report by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation says the CBC doled out 15 million dollars in bonuses. This despite the fact that the public broadcaster said it would be laying off hundreds of employees. To Read More
A new poll by Leger says the majority of Canadians are dead set against the federal government’s carbon tax increase which is coming up April 1st. To discuss this in more detail is the Read More
There are reports that the Canadian household debt to income ratio is around 184.5 per cent. That means for every dollar earned, $1.84 is owed. That is quite the sobering thought. So how do you dig yourself Read More
