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
In local news, a group of organizations in Southern Alberta has launched a new economic initiative to enable success amidst US tariffs, which will likely be disruptive to the provincial economy because the Alberta government Read More
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
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
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
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
An American murderer, Sharon Kinne, wanted by authorities in the United States and Mexico had been living here in southern Alberta for nearly 50 years without being found by police. Our BCN Heidi Echavarria has this Read More
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith takes action to secure the Alberta/Montana border – she’s also encouraging other premiers to get on board with this – because it might be the only action that avoids tariffs. BCN Read More
The tariffs are held off for at least 30 days but this uncertainty is still causing problems for the Canadian business climate. Here to discuss this in more detail is Toronto Sun columnist, Brian Lilley. Read More
Today is the World Cancer Day. In southern Alberta, researchers at the University of Lethbridge are exploring the potential of local plants to fight cancer. This innovation has captured the attention of many for its Read More
Some weeks have passed since Donald Trump proposed to annex Canada as the 51st state of the United States. What at first sounded like a bad joke has gained strength. Our BCN’ s Heidi Echavarria Read More
Less than a week until Donald Trump is sworn in as president and as Canadians look to see what happens with the threat of tariffs we have Alberta Premier Danielle Smith talking about a national Read More
As the death toll and amount of destruction rises in Los Angeles due to wildfires it seems some are trying to cash in on an opportunity, be it political or otherwise. Here once again to Read More
Jeannette Rocher speaks with our U.S. correspondent, Lisa Daftari who resides in Los Angeles and was on fire evacuation alert as of Thursday (Jan 2). She describes the devastation and the disgust with the city’Read More
It is important to always remember our veterans especially this time of year as Remembrance Day approaches. There is a place in Lethbridge that helps provide for veterans in many ways. It is called the Read More
There is a unique museum in the town of Nanton, Alberta which honours our Canadian Air Force and features some incredible aircraft. It is called the Bomber Command Museum of Canada. In part two of Read More
Recognizing Remembrance Day in Canada is a way to honour all of those who fought and died for our freedoms. In part one of this special report, BCN’s Heidi Echavarria was at the Bomber Read More
It appears as though Lethbridge Polytechnic will be receiving 8 million dollars less in funding in 2025 which may cause job losses at the post-secondary institution. Lethbridge Polytechnic, like other schools, is preparing to receive less international Read More
Folks at Lethbridge Polytechnic unveiled their new logo today. The post-secondary formerly known as Lethbridge College changed their name on September 3rd of this year. Officials say the name change was necessary since it was Read More
Online child sexual exploitation continues to hurt our children. According to Stats Canada, child luring accounted for 77 per cent of online sexual offences against children. Since predators never miss an opportunity to find victims, parents Read More
Although many of us warn our children to avoid becoming victims of online child sexual exploitation and abuse sadly, according to Stats Canada, many still fall victim to predators. Corporal Heather Bangle who works with Read More
This week the world remembered the horrific events of Oct 7th when 12 hundred people were murdered in southern Israel by the terrorist group Hamas. More than 200 were also taken captive. There are still around 105 still Read More
This Monday, October 7th, Israel marks one year since the Hamas terrorist attack. The bombings received by Hamas became the background noise that haunts the population of Israel. Meanwhile, Israelis, Jews and other compatriots scattered Read More
Not one, but two assassination attempts on Trump, plus ABC whistleblower alleges network coordinated with Harris campaign prior to debate. Catch the full interview with Lisa Daftari of The Foreign Desk.Read More
An Ivy league university president resigns over her handling of antisemitism on her campus; Israel Hamas Ceasefire talks continue in Qatar with Hamas not wanting to participate fully; and is the U.S. presidential campaign Read More
U.S. President Joe Biden bows out of November race against Donald Trump and endorses his Vice President Kamala Harris. But will democrats follow her or choose a new candidate at upcoming Democratic National Convention. Read More
The FBI is investigating Saturday’s shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania as an attempted assassination and act of domestic terror. However, authorities say a motive has not yet been identified. And it appears Read More
Israel completes its invasion stage of the war against Gaza as they turn their attention to invading Rafah in the deep southern Gaza Strip…also, the U.S. sends a warning to Iran…and who Read More
Edmonton has unvieled plans to implement the 15 minute city concept into its urban planning strategy. City officials say the benefits of this plan includes shopping, schools, and other amenities within 15 minutes of where you live. Read More
Antisemitism and holocaust denial is on the rise and pro-Palestinian protesters are turning to vandalism according to LisaDaftari of The Foreign Desk. She says protesters vandalized churches, businesses, and residential apartment buildings in an L.Read More
