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 Carney’s Defence Strategy Under Scrutiny | Brian Lilley

Carney’s Defence Strategy Under Scrutiny | Brian Lilley

Jeannette Rocher February 17, 2026

Health care costs for refugees and asylum claimants have climbed dramatically over the past decade, rising from $60 million to nearly $1 billion this year, according to the Parliamentary Budget Officer. What’s behind the surge, and Read More

 Canada Missing the Moment, U.S. becomes Global Oil Hub

Canada Missing the Moment, U.S. becomes Global Oil Hub

Jeannette Rocher January 15, 2026

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

 Maduro’s arrest and its impact on Canada

Maduro’s arrest and its impact on Canada

Jeannette Rocher January 15, 2026

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

 BCN-contributor just blocks away from truck ramming protesters

BCN-contributor just blocks away from truck ramming protesters

Jeannette Rocher January 12, 2026

Activists say now over 2,000 people have been killed in Iran as the government cracks down on protesters across the country. These protests have spread to other parts of the world including in Los Angeles where Read More

 New York mayor-elect gives tips on resisting ICE

New York mayor-elect gives tips on resisting ICE

Jeannette Rocher December 8, 2025

Hostilities are unfolding between Thailand and Cambodia, the U.S. peace plan for Russia and Ukraine continues to hit obstacles, and New Yorks mayor-elect Mamdani is giving tips to residents on how to resist ICE Read More

 Peace Talks remain Deadlocked | Lisa Daftari | December 3rd, 2025

Peace Talks remain Deadlocked | Lisa Daftari | December 3rd,

Jeannette Rocher December 3, 2025

Tense global negotiations and rising security fears dominate today’s headlines. After a five-hour meeting between Vladimir Putin and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, the Ukraine peace talks remain deadlocked—and Trump’s proposed deal Read More

 New feature on X reveals accounts true locations | Lisa Daftari | November 25th, 2025

New feature on X reveals accounts true locations | Lisa

Jeannette Rocher November 24, 2025

Elon Musk’s social media platform X is exposing the truth behind social media accounts across the political spectrum, with account owners apparently misleading followers about where they are posting from – it’s because X Read More

 Foreign Affairs update | Lisa Daftari | November 19th, 2025

Foreign Affairs update | Lisa Daftari | November 19th, 2025

Jeannette Rocher November 19, 2025

The Epstein files are still making headlines as the U.S. House of Representatives vote to release the files, the Senate agreed to pass the bill to President Trump, who has said he will sign Read More

 Longest U.S. Shutdown Ever | Lisa Daftari | November 6th, 2025

Longest U.S. Shutdown Ever | Lisa Daftari | November 6th,

Jeannette Rocher November 6, 2025

The United States has hit its longest shut down in history; a Typhoon kills hundreds in southeast Asia, and if you’ve got holiday travel coming up, particularly in the U.S – you could be Read More

 Trump Trade Talk Turfed: Foreign Affairs Update

Trump Trade Talk Turfed: Foreign Affairs Update

Jeannette Rocher October 27, 2025

Canada once again in turmoil because Trump cut off tariff talks….and all because of a television ad. Meantime, both Trump and the Canadian Prime Minister are in Asia….with Trump planning several stops to Read More

 Erika Kirk: ‘I forgive him’ – Lisa Daftari weighs in on Charlie Kirk’s memorial service

Erika Kirk: ‘I forgive him’ – Lisa Daftari weighs in

Naveen Day September 23, 2025

A memorial service for Charlie Kirk took place Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale Arizona. Kirk, who co-founded Turning Point USA, was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University during his ‘Prove Me Wrong’ Read More

 UN votes in favour of Palestinian statehood

UN votes in favour of Palestinian statehood

Hayden Siemans September 15, 2025

The United Nations votes in favour of Palestinian statehood – which is being condemned by the United States by the way….Trump also losing patients with Russia, which has seemingly hit pause on negotiations with Ukraine, Read More

 Surviving the 9/11 Attacks; a Personal Account

Surviving the 9/11 Attacks; a Personal Account

Jeannette Rocher September 11, 2025

On this day 24 years ago, we were glued to our TV’s watching as the two tallest buildings in New York came crashing to the ground. The terrorist attack on 9-11 changed the world forever. Read More

 Charlie Kirk’s assassination ‘tragic on so many levels’ says Lisa Daftari

Charlie Kirk’s assassination ‘tragic on so many levels’ says Lisa

Naveen Day September 11, 2025

A manhunt is underway following Wednesday’s assassination of a conservative media personality. Charlie Kirk was speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025 when he was shot. Kirk died at a local hospital. Foreign Affairs Read More

 Trump’s two week deadline for Russia

Trump’s two week deadline for Russia

Jeannette Rocher July 28, 2025

Thailand and Cambodia were at war for five days before a ceasefire agreement was struck; also, President Trump gives Russia less than two weeks to stop the war with Ukraine or else they will pay Read More

 Accusations surface that Obama administration “made-up” Russian collusion

Accusations surface that Obama administration “made-up” Russian collusion

Jeannette Rocher July 21, 2025

A Canadian missing child case comes to a heartbreaking end in the U.S.; also accusations are surfacing that officials in the Obama administration made-up the Russian collusion narrative – here with details about these stories Read More

 U.S DOJ criticized for handling of Epstein files

U.S DOJ criticized for handling of Epstein files

Jeannette Rocher July 14, 2025

A Shooting rampage at a church in Kentucky leaves three dead; the U.S Department of Justice is criticized for their handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files; and Trump sends more air defense missiles to Read More

 Sunday’s terrorist attack in Colorado leaves numerous injured

Sunday’s terrorist attack in Colorado leaves numerous injured

Naveen Day June 2, 2025

Twelve people at an outdoor mall in Boulder, Colorado calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza were injured on Sunday by a man police say attacked a crowd with makeshift incendiary devices and Read More

 Foreign Affairs: Iranian truckers’ strike could paralyze regime

Foreign Affairs: Iranian truckers’ strike could paralyze regime

Jeannette Rocher May 28, 2025

In the U.S and Canada we’re used to strike action by employees, but in Iran there’s a strike taking place that could potentially paralyze the Iranian Regime; PLUS if you’re planning Read More

 What is the U.S.-announced ‘Golden Dome’?

What is the U.S.-announced ‘Golden Dome’?

Naveen Day May 21, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the U.S. will soon begin construction of a  missile defense system they say will be a next-generation “game changer” protecting the American homeland Read More

 Last U.S hostage in Gaza released today

Last U.S hostage in Gaza released today

Jeannette Rocher May 12, 2025

U.S President Donald Trump is off to middle east today for his first major international trip of his second term – And, the last American hostage in Gaza is released today? Plus a 90 day pause Read More

 Houthis’ missile attack near Tel Aviv airport

Houthis’ missile attack near Tel Aviv airport

Naveen Day May 6, 2025

At least eight people were injured following Houthi missile strikes near Tel Aviv’s largest airport on Sunday. Multiple international airlines have since cancelled flights to Israel, but service was expected to resume Monday.Read More

 A foreign perspective on Canada’s election

A foreign perspective on Canada’s election

Naveen Day April 29, 2025

While Canada is in the aftermath of its federal election, Foreign Affairs expert Lisa Daftari shares what she witnessed from her American vantage point.Read More

 No tariff exception, says Trump

No tariff exception, says Trump

Naveen Day April 14, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Sunday that nobody was getting off the hook for unfair trade balances and tariffs barriers, which other countries have used against the United States. Foreign affairs expert Lisa Daftari Read More

 Econ prof says tariffs “self inflicted financial harm”

Econ prof says tariffs “self inflicted financial harm”

Jeannette Rocher March 6, 2025

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

 Takeaways from the Oval Office showdown

Takeaways from the Oval Office showdown

Naveen Day March 3, 2025

Outrage and viral reactions were sparked across the globe Friday, following a tense meeting between two presidents. U.S. President Donald Trump, and Vice President JD Vance,met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy . The two Read More

 Tariffs 101: how they work, who they affect

Tariffs 101: how they work, who they affect

Jeannette Rocher February 25, 2025

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

 Foreign perspective on tariffs for Canadian exports

Foreign perspective on tariffs for Canadian exports

Naveen Day February 24, 2025

While Los Angeles County residents work to rebuild their homes, foreign affairs correspondent Lisa Daftari gives her perspective on U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat, a 25 per cent levy on Canadian lumber Read More

 Division between Canada and the U.S. increases

Division between Canada and the U.S. increases

Jeannette Rocher February 19, 2025

There is so much division between Canada and the U.S. lately over a trade war that could be on the horizon. Foreign affairs correspondent Lisa Daftari joins us from Los Angeles to discuss why Read More

 Canada’s Premiers head to Washington for anti-tariff campaign

Canada’s Premiers head to Washington for anti-tariff campaign

Jeannette Rocher February 11, 2025

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

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  • Lethbridge Polytechnic & Virtualware sign development agreement

    April 10, 2026 April 10, 2026

    Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Spatial Technologies Applied Research and Training Centre (START) has signed a development agreement with VR company Virtualware. The...

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  • Trade partners searching to limit commercial border crossing delays

    April 10, 2026 April 10, 2026

    Besides fuel prices, another headache for Canadian truckers is crossing the border into the US. Industry partners in commerce, manufacturing...

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  • Hurricanes coaches added to Canada’s U18 IIHF Championship roster

    April 10, 2026 April 10, 2026

    Hockey Canada has named two Lethbridge Hurricanes coaches as part of their coaching staff for the upcoming 2026 IIHF World...

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  • Lethbridge rally calls for water protection over coal mining

    April 10, 2026 April 10, 2026

    Recent measures by the provincial government, including coal mining, have drawn the community’s attention. Today, a rally was held by the Lethbridge...

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  • Five charged with first-degree murder in targeted attack

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    Lethbridge Police have provided a detailed update on a murder that occurred at a south Lethbridge apartment on March 27th....

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  • Lethbridge rally calls for water protection over coal mining

    April 10, 2026 April 10, 2026

    Recent measures by the provincial government, including coal mining, have drawn the community’s attention. Today, a rally was held by the Lethbridge...

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  • Cinderella Project returns to help grads shine

    April 9, 2026 April 9, 2026

    MyCityCare looked more like a Disney princess’ closet today as the non-profit’s Cinderella Project and Tux Shop opened its doors to the community with a...

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  • Celebrating National Public Health week at the UofL

    April 9, 2026 April 9, 2026

    It’s National Public Health Week across the country, a time to recognize the vital role public health practitioners play in improving our health and well-being. This week the...

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  • Seedy Saturday is returning to Lethbridge

    April 8, 2026 April 8, 2026

    Spring is here, and Seedy Saturday is returning to Lethbridge—with an opportunity to learn about gardening, local food, and the...

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  • Crowsnest Trail Pathway moves into phase two

    April 8, 2026 April 8, 2026

    Construction of the Crowsnest Trail Pathway has moved into Phase Two. At the beginning of this week, the City of...

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