Even though there is a pandemic on it hasn’t slowed down the human smuggling trade. Our foreign affairs expert Lisa Daftari points to the recent example where four people died and 24 others were injured Read More
The U.S. is planning to pull out its military from Afghanistan by September the 11th which will be ending a 20 year war for the Americans. Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, says the challenge Read More
This week Lisa chats with BCN’s Hal Roberts about China mixing COVID-19 vaccines to increase their effectiveness, the death toll rising in Myanmar since their military coup and the relationship between the U.S. Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
It appears that many Central Americans view the United States as the land flowing with milk and honey. You don’t have to look any further than the caravans of people slowly migrating their way Read More
Our foreign affairs correspondent, Lisa Daftari chats with BCN’s Jeannette Rocher about NY’s Governor refusing to resign despite sexual assault allegations…the significance of the Pope’s visit to Iraq…and President Biden Read More
The Pope is hitting the road. Pope Francis is heading to Iraq March 5th-8th. Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, says there are concerns for the Pope's safety during his trip. Read More
Syria, many would argue, does not have a stellar record when it comes to human rights. That country is set to have an official posted to a UN human rights forum. That does not sit Read More
A retired U.S. Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel says there could be a resurgence of terrorist regimes like ISIS now that Joe Biden is president. According to our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, Tony Shaffer Read More
Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, has more details about the coup in Myanmar and how the military has a serious problem with a certain female political leader. She also has information as to why Read More
US political reporter, Lisa Daftari, says with what transpired at the Capitol US President Joe Biden is now looking at legislation of increased surveillance. That means big brother will be watching your every move. She Read More
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Afro-Caribbean festival returns to Lethbridge
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