There are concerns when it comes to CPC leader Erin O’Toole’s carbon tax plan. That is according to Ross McKitrick who is a professor of economics at the University of Guelph. McKitrick says Read More
As the weather warms up more and more Albertans are thinking about heading out and camping. You may have to bring a few extra dollars with you if you are heading out to the backcountry. Read More
There is a video circulating on social media which has gone viral showing Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, saying that COVID-19 is an “opportunity.” That comment did not sit well with many including our political reporter 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
Political reporter Brian Lilley tells BCN’s Hal Roberts that the Trudeau Liberals agree with Erin O’Toole and the federal Conservatives about how a federal inquiry into Ottawa’s handling of the pandemic is 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
A story we recently brought you on Bridge City News was the Supreme Court of Canada ruling that the federal carbon tax is in fact constitutional. When it came to the votes from the judges 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
The city of Lethbridge now has over 500 cases of COVID-19. Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman says he is concerned about the rising number of cases. He says if more of us do not adhere to provincial Read More
As we have reported on Bridge City News the federal Conservatives have demanded that the Liberals come out with a reopening plan to help save thousands of businesses across the country. So many are hurting Read More
The federal Liberals will be tabling their first budget in over two years on April 19th. One of our regular contributors, political reporter Brian Lilley, says what is good about this budget is that we 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
Angus Reid has come out with a new poll asking if Albertans are in favour of the province implementing a provincial sales tax. Most people I have spoken to are not in favour of the Read More
There has been a lot of talk in Canada that Canadians should get vaccine passports...paperwork to prove you have had your COVID-19 vaccine shot. Some industry leaders, including those who run our airlines, think Read More
It appears as though many regions of the US are reopening their economies a lot faster than Canada. Political reporter, Brian Lilley, says even though Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced a gradual Stage 2 opening he Read More
Albertans want a fair deal from Ottawa and the rest of the nation, as the province continues to pour huge dollar amounts into equalization payments. There is a separatist movement brewing here as a result. Read More
Canada’s debt level has ballooned astronomically over the last few years – is it sustainable, and even if it is, is continued debt a good idea for our nation? Dr. Trevor Tombe is Associate Professor Read More
We keep hearing more and more stories of Canadians being taken to quarantine hotels upon arriving back in Canada from international travel. Some Canadians, as we reported recently, have allegedly been sexually assaulted at some Read More
One of our political reporters says a number of provinces are taking issue with the feds proposed new gun ban legislation. Brian Lilley says police in Ontario are concerned that this still does not address Read More
More and more Canadians who do not come back to Canada with the proper COVID-19 test are being taken away to isolation centres. Political reporter Brian Lilley says these are not exactly resorts.Read More
There is a lawyer in Calgary who says there is no justification for not allowing gyms to fully reopen in Alberta. John Carpay, who is the president of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms believes Read More
There is a lawyer in Calgary who says there is no justification for not allowing gyms to fully reopen in Alberta. John Carpay, who is the president of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms believes 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
Even though the inauguration of Joe Biden is taking place soon U.S. political reporter, Lisa Daftari, says Trump fever is not dying down. Daftari also says many Americans are taking issue with some of Read More
US political reporter, Lisa Daftari, explains why the Democrats are actively pursuing a second impeachment of US President Donald Trump. She also explains why it is dangerous that the Democrats are trying to silence the Read More
US political reporter, and one of our regular contributors, Lisa Daftari says the Republicans need to put the November election behind them and focus now on the very important Senate elections.Read More
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