Four million Ukrainians are alleged to have fled to neighbouring countries while another estimated 6.5 million people are thought to be displaced inside the war-torn country itself. BCN’s Jeannette Rocher spoke with Anya Popham, a Ukrainian Canadian who’s been in touch with her family and friends back in Ukraine, and some have chosen to stay […]Read More
Six Alberta men recently dropped everything to put their lives on the line to help with search and rescue missions in Ukraine. These brave men are part of a volunteer operation called the Canadian International Rescue Organization (CIRO). The men, mainly from central Alberta, range in age from 23-61. The organization’s Public Information Officer, […]Read More
Many people have been talking about the Metaverse. It is a place where people can buy virtual land and homes. It’s where you can essentially create a whole new world. Why has it become so popular? Astrophysicist Dr. Jeff Zweerink says one reason is in a Metaverse you can potentially help people who have medical […]Read More
Enjoying playtime is very important not just for kids but for adults as well. That is according to author Courtney Ellis. Courtney wrote a book on the subject called Happy Now: Let Playfulness Lift Your Load and Renew Your Spirit. Ellis says she learned from play scientists that incorporating playtime into learning can be very […]Read More
Many of us look forward to the holiday season, with family dinners, shopping and gift opening, church services, etc. But for others, it can be one of the loneliest and most depressing times of the year. We want to discuss how to respond to this, with guest Rod Dorn of Birch Bay Counselling ServicesRead More
A brand new year is nearly upon us. Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? Charlene and Charles Van den Akker will tell you the best way to keep them. Read More
Veteran Hollywood actor Antonio Sabato Junior has come out with a new Christian film called: God’s Not Dead: We The People. The former Melrose Place star says this new movie is really about fighting for our freedoms.Read More
Many times during the Christmas holidays people battle depression or feel quite anxious. Allie Marie Smith wrote a book about her battle with depression called Wonderfully Made. She discusses how once she considered taking her own life by throwing herself off of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the miracle that saved her […]Read More
Streets Alive is a Christian organization in Lethbridge which has been helping our homeless and those with serious addiction issues turn their lives around. The group’s co-founder, Ken Kissick, explains how the ministry incorporates Christ into a wide range of their programs.Read More
A former residential school survivor and a victim of the 60’s scoop says when it comes to the tragedy of residential schools the federal government needs to take more responsibility. Deborah Minoose who is the president of the Shekinah Aboriginal Society says all of the blame should not be placed on the church.Read More
Mother’s Day is coming up this Sunday. A time to celebrate our mothers and show them how much we love and appreciate them. Noelle Mering is a mother of six and she co-authored a book called the Theology of Home-The Spiritual Art of Homemaking. Noelle says being a working mom in the 21st century has […]Read More
On May 3rd, pastor James Coates from GraceLife Church in Spruce Grove Alberta is going to court for violating our province’s public health restrictions. Bridge City News has an exclusive 15 minute interview with pastor Coates discussing the time he spent in jail and a discussion about his upcoming trial. Pastor Coates says what he […]Read More
When it comes to loving your neighbor it is just about being neighbourly saying hi and loaning your neighbor your lawnmower? Lynda MacGibbon wrote a book called the vertical neighbour and she says when it comes to loving your neighbor it is so much deeper than that. Read More
Growing up today can be a challenge. Throw in a pandemic and there are even more obstacles for young people to overcome. Josh Burnette wrote a book called Adulting 101 Book 2. He is a guy who owned a restaurant and worked with many Millennials. Josh says there is a perception when it comes to […]Read More
Kelly Stickel is the senior pastor of My Victory Churches in southern Alberta. He says during uncertain times like these it is important to replace the “what ifs” in life with “God Is.” He explains the importance of relying on God when we are most fearful.Read More
One woman making a huge difference in our community is Dr. Sophie Kerneis, a microbiology researcher at Lethbridge College, who studies the side effects of antibiotics and explains why we’re seeing an increase in antibiotic resistant bacteria.Read More
Author Jerry Jenkins sits down with BCN's Jeannette Rocher to chat about his newest book called: The Chosen - I Have Called You By Name, which has been made into a TV series.Read More
According to marriage trainers Heather and Alex Boersma, just because you're married, doesn't mean you should stop dating your spouse.Read More
Doug Bender is the Chief Content Writer for the organization, "I Am Second" and the author of: "I Found Love".Read More
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