The residential school system affected many indigenous families across Canada and it is still a topic of discussion today. An Ontario based movie director wanted to share how the system affected so many people in Read More
Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas is sounding the alarm over a policy resolution by the Trudeau government that she says would force journalists to give up sources in order to publish online. Rachael joined BCN’s Read More
From the wildfires burning in Alberta…to the firestorm of allegations over China’s interference in Canada’s democracy. Here’s our latest Federal political update with Brian Lilley. Read More
It’s no secret there’s been conflict between UCP Leader Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. According to Toronto Sun Columnist Brian Lilley, some have been speculating that Trudeau’s team could get Read More
A group is hoping to launch a class action lawsuit in British Columbia against Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and her COVID-19 mandates. The suit was brought forward by the Canadian Society for the Read More
The strike continues by our country’s 155 thousand public sector workers. The Public Service Alliance of Canada says their members are fighting for better wages and the ability to work from home. There is talk Read More
Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas says it appears as though NDP MPs say one thing but do another on Parliament Hill. She says that almost comes across somewhat two-faced. MP Thomas also chats with BCN’s Read More
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a labour dispute between the federal government and its biggest union will not be negotiated in public. In one of the largest strike actions in Canadian history, 155-thousand federal employees Read More
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh commented on media reports that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau vacationed at the Jamaican estate of a family who previously donated to the Trudeau Foundation. He says Trudeau doesn’t understand the Read More
Bridge City News has an exclusive one-on-one interview with federal Conservative leader, Pierre Poilievre coming up. Poilievre talked about the rising cost of living and the increase to the federal carbon tax this month. Poilievre Read More
The eyes of the world were on Ottawa last year during the Freedom Convoy. Many truckers and other Canadians frustrated with the government mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic descended upon our nation’s capital expressing Read More
Alberta’s NDP justice critic is calling for a full independent investigation following news that Premier Smith is under investigation by the ethics commissioner. Calgary MLA Irfan Sabir says the ethics investigation is not enough. Read More
Could WestJet pilots strike just prior to the May long weekend? Captain Bernard Lewall chats with BCN’s Jeannette Rocher about the strike action vote currently in place. He says WJ pilots are the lowest Read More
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will no longer speak about her involvement in how COVID-19 court cases are being prosecuted. Smith says the UCP is considering a defamation lawsuit against the public broadcaster. Smith Read More
Today was Budget Day in Canada. The Trudeau government booked in billions of dollars in new costs which will give us a 10 billion dollar increase in the deficit to 40.1 billion dollars. The newly tabled budget, Read More
Many Canadians are upset that the carbon tax is going up April 1st especially when they see our prime minister flying around the world in an empty jet leaving behind a large carbon footprint. Some Read More
A major evangelistic event called Come Together is taking place June 2-4 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. There will be lots of Christian music, guest speakers and other events taking place. To discuss it in more detail Read More
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is still receiving a lot of heat over the alleged foreign interference into our federal elections. Political reporter Brian Lilley says many Canadians are calling for a public inquiry. Mr. Lilley Read More
Waterton Chamber president discusses “The Last of Us” episode filmed at one of his hotels. Host Jeannette Rocher and Shameer Sulemon also discuss the federal money the park received to enhance and create new tourism Read More
Prime Minister Trudeau is going to be appointing a special rapporteur to look into potential election interference. Political reporter, Brian Lilley, says Trudeau will announce who it is and this individual will answer to the Read More
Nations appear to be rising and falling as global diplomacy and power brokers look to be on divergent paths. With revelations of Chinese police stations on Canadian soil and allegations of Chinese interference in the Read More
Many Canadians are upset at the possibility of the federal government adding minors to the Medical Assistance in Dying bill. You can include Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas in that group who says she has some Read More
Eva Chipiuk is a lawyer who is representing protesters who participated in the Freedom Convoy last winter in Ottawa. She gave us her thoughts on the recently released Justice Rouleau report which stated that the Read More
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is sounding the alarm when it comes to the amount of CBC employees who are now earning six-figure salaries. The group’s federal director, Franco Terrazzano, says the amount of employees Read More
Toronto Sun columnist and political reporter, Brian Lilley, took issue with the fact that important information he received from the federal government on who stayed at the $6,000 a night hotel suite in London, England during Read More
With Canada and the U.S. still in the grips of a decades-old opioid epidemic, the crisis has deepened in recent years with the introduction a fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is up to 100 times Read More
The federal Conservatives motion on bail reform was shot down by all of the other parties. Political reporter, Brian Lilley, has the details. Mr. Lilley will also discuss how the $6.8 million spent on 10 people at Read More
You may remember the name Christine Anderson. She is the German politician who spoke out against Justin Trudeau in the European Parliament. Anderson explains why she is not a fan of our prime minister. She Read More
As we know certain governments including our Canadian Liberal government are demanding consumer acceptance of electric cars by 2030. But there are those sounding an alarm as to the actual costs to the environment, communities and Read More
Even though the US Supreme Court overturned Roe versus Wade south of the border, it still got a lot of Canadians talking about abortion once again. Darlene McLean is the executive director of the Christian Read More
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Lethbridge operating budget can lower property tax increase to 2.67%
Members of Lethbridge City Council are moving forward with recommendations of dozens of budget reduction measures ahead of next years...
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Lethbridge Police launch body-worn camera program
Police officers will soon be patrolling with some wearable technology, as Lethbridge Police Service launches its body-worn camera program BCN’s...
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2027 Operating Budget deliberations recap
Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen spoke to media Thursday to provide a recap of Wednesday’s Operating Budget deliberations and the recommendations...
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‘Water Not Coal’ Petition received by Elections Alberta
Country musician Corb Lund has delivered his Citizen Initiative Petition today calling for a ban on new coal mining projects...
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Lethbridge Farmers Market returns to Trade & Convention Centre
The Lethbridge Farmers Market is making their seasonal return this weekend at the Trade and Convention Centre. The Lethbridge Market...
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Recent Interviews
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Canada Bans Kids Under 16 From Social Media | Dave Naylor
Well, they have done it in Australia and the UK, and now the Canadian government is looking to ban kids...
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Canada’s First 24/7 Reformer Pilates Studio Comes to Lethbridge
For people who love pilates, a new studio is coming to Lethbridge. Located on the city’s west side, Reformher Pilates Studio will give...
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Residents invited to celebrate Neighbour Day on June 13
Residents in Lethbridge will have an opportunity to strengthen community connections as Neighbour Day is celebrated on June 13th. The annual event is hosted...
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Alberta Separation Is Far From Over | Brian Lilley
Is Alberta separation gaining momentum? Did Pierre Poilievre’s Calgary speech change any minds? And why is Prime Minister Mark Carney...
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County dust suppression applications open until July 12
People who live in Lethbridge County know that life on gravel roads comes with a lot of dust, especially during the busy harvest season....
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