Many Canadians would argue that the Trudeau Liberals are not doing enough to help curb inflation. Political reporter Brian Lilley says they really don’t have a plan outside of encouraging the Bank of Canada Read More
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Costa Rica enjoying a holiday with his family. There was some controversy when our PM stepped off of the plane and he was seen not wearing a mask. Political Read More
Brian Jean says he has also heard from a number of farmers who are not happy with Ottawa’s recommendation to cut fertilizer usage. Jean says Trudeau is way off base and plans to fight Read More
Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper has thrown his support behind CPC leadership candidate, Pierre Poilievre. Political reporter, Brian Lilley, says the announcement did not sit well with Poilievre’s biggest competitor Jean Charest.Read More
Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas joins BCN’s Jeannette Rocher to discuss inflation, farmers, Canadian energy, Bill C-11, the ArriveCan app, and leading by example.Read More
Many more premiers have jumped on board Alberta’s constitutional challenge of Bill C-69. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney calls C-69 as the No More Pipelines Act. Political reporter, Brian Lilley, says even a Liberal premier Read More
A new report from Stats Canada says the federal government spent more than 1.6 billion dollars in overtime pay from 2019 to 2021 but it met less than half of its performance objectives. To discuss this in more Read More
A number of Canadians are concerned that the Trudeau Liberals may bring back COVID-19 restrictions this fall considering they were only suspended. Political reporter, Brian Lilley, says for the Liberals, it is all about NOT Read More
Political reporter and Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley says it was a little disconcerting that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not commit to having Canada provide more oil in Europe when it is so desperately Read More
Toronto Sun columnist and one of our regular contributors, Brian Lilley, is calling for five different Trudeau ministers to either be fired or shuffled to another portfolio. He says a number of ministers have failed Read More
There has been a lot of discussion surrounding the Trudeau Liberals’ new legislation Bill C-21 or the “handgun ban” as some refer to it. The subject of gun violence has come up a lot in Read More
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is releasing its report on what it says are the damaging effects of the Trudeau Liberal’s proposed Bill C-11 which many say is an attack on our freedom. Ontario Director, Read More
A grassroots movement called Canadian Covid Care Alliance is hoping to launch what they call a national conversation about the impact the pandemic measures had on Canadians. A citizen’s hearing is coming up next Read More
There are six candidates vying to become the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. Dr. Leslyn Lewis is one of those who is looking to lead the federal Conservatives. Bridge City News had Read More
When the province shut down the Lethbridge supervised consumption site and brought in a mobile unit many thought that was a mistake since the necessary supports were no longer there for those battling drug addictions. Read More
With inflation at an all time high, life is getting to be quite costly for Canadians especially when we pull up to the pumps. I asked political reporter Brian Lilley, what is causing the price Read More
The Trudeau Liberals are promising to put a freeze on buying, selling and importing handguns. Political reporter, Brian Lilley, says this is yet another attack on law-abiding gun owners. He explains in this interview with Read More
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Kamloops, BC over the weekend marking the one year anniversary of 215 unmarked graves being discovered not far from a former residential school. Trudeau said it was an important time to Read More
The federal Conservatives are choosing their new leader in September. There is a lot of campaigning going on with the six candidates trying to sell memberships and drum up support. Political analyst Brian Lilley gives Read More
Since 1877 prayer has been a part of the daily session of Parliament in Canada. Well now a Bloc Quebecois MP has brought forth a motion to do away with the practice. Political reporter Brian Lilley Read More
Political reporter Brian Lilley says Canadians have mixed feelings as to whether abortion should continue to be legalized here in Canada. The abortion issue could become a hot potato politically. Read More
As you have heard on Bridge City News, federal Environment Minister, Steven Guibeault, is being blasted over the Liberal’s discussing the possibility of implementing a tax on trucks and SUV’s. Political reporter, Brian Read More
We chatted with political reporter and one of our regular contributors, Brian Lilley, to find out how much aid Canada has given Ukraine in its fight against Russia. Brian also discusses who the frontrunners are Read More
We chatted with John Carpay, president of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms, about the report from the Ottawa Police which says the would be Ottawa arsonists had no connection to the Freedom Convoy that Read More
Easter is just around the corner and many Christians around the world are honoring Lent. Some believe that Ash Wednesday is a kick off to Lent. How is Ash Wednesday celebrated and why do believers Read More
BCN guest Robert Lyman is well versed in the issues of the economy and the environment. He had spent over four decades, mainly for the Canadian federal government, working as an economist, manager and a Read More
Just weeks following the alliance of the federal Liberal and NDP parties, the feds announce their budget will be released this Thursday. But political correspondent Brian Lilley is calling this Canada’s very first federal-NDP Read More
When it comes to supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia, one foreign policy expert says Canada should have seen this war coming. Yves Engler says Russian President Vladimir Putin was not happy with NATO’Read More
Even though the Liberals and NDP say what they formed is NOT a coalition our political reporter Brian Lilley says if it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck…Read More
Ukrainian President Zelensky pleaded with Canada and NATO allies to push for a No Fly Zone over his country. Political reporter Brian Lilley says it is something the Ukrainian president desperately needs right now to Read More
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High school students honoured in Registered Apprenticeship Program
Today, over 80 graduating high school students who took part in the Registered Apprenticeship Program, or RAP, were honored during...
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Public safety or cost savings? Debate over Lethbridge-Fire/EMS system at SACPA
A growing debate over the future of Lethbridge’s integrated Fire/EMS system took centre stage at today’s Southern Alberta Council on Public...
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Critical upgrades to Wastewater Treatment Plant could cost $285 million
Less than 24 hours after Lethbridge City Council made their decision on the future of integrated emergency services, the Community...
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Lethbridge rejects proposed EHS contract cost conditions
There are more twists and turns in the ongoing saga surrounding Emergency Medical Services in the province, including here in...
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New mentorship program launched for young by Farming Smarter
For farming lovers, the group Farming Smarter is taking young farmers under their wing with a new program. The ‘Mentorship Relationships in the Agricultural Community’ program, will see younger and newer farmers mentored on crop production,...
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Recent Interviews
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High school students honoured in Registered Apprenticeship Program
Today, over 80 graduating high school students who took part in the Registered Apprenticeship Program, or RAP, were honored during...
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Public safety or cost savings? Debate over Lethbridge-Fire/EMS system at SACPA
A growing debate over the future of Lethbridge’s integrated Fire/EMS system took centre stage at today’s Southern Alberta Council on Public...
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New mentorship program launched for young by Farming Smarter
For farming lovers, the group Farming Smarter is taking young farmers under their wing with a new program. The ‘Mentorship Relationships in the Agricultural Community’ program, will see younger and newer farmers mentored on crop production,...
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Lethbridge encourages responsible pet ownership through clean-up initiative
Picking up after your dog is a dirty business but in Lethbridge it’s the law. Sadly, not every dog owner...
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Smile cookie competition raises over $34,000 for FCSS-programs
The towns of Taber and Coaldale have been competing for the most cookie sales – in the friendly Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie Campaign competition. Taber sold more than 7,700 cookies, beating Coaldale...
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