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 Canadian journalist takes over citizen-led COVID-19 inquiry

Canadian journalist takes over citizen-led COVID-19 inquiry

Angela Stewart January 31, 2023

A journalist who worked on the TV series the Fifth Estate is taking over from Preston Manning for the national citizen-led inquiry into the federal government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Trish Wood steps in for Manning who was hired by the Alberta government to review Alberta’s response of the pandemic. Wood says the country is […]Read More

 Petition for Public Inquiry into Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 Response

Petition for Public Inquiry into Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 Response

Jeannette Rocher November 18, 2022

There have been ample discussions about the Covid pandemic and the actions that were taken by the Canadian and provincial governments. Today we speak with Nadine Wilson, MLA for Saskatchewan Rivers, who has launched a petition for a commission of inquiry into the Saskatchewan government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

 Alberta freedom activist released from custody following rally from supporters

Alberta freedom activist released from custody following rally from supporters

Naveen Day August 25, 2022

A short-lived protest outside of the RCMP detachment in Fort MacLeod ended in victory on Thursday evening.  More than 200 protesters gathered to demand the release of freedom activist Alex Van Herk.  He was released shortly after the Crown withdrew a condition that he refused to sign. According to Van Herk, ‘S.W.AT. team officers’ arrived […]Read More

 Group offers self-representation advice to those charged, ticketed due to protesting COVID mandates

Group offers self-representation advice to those charged, ticketed due to

Naveen Day June 13, 2022

A group focused on due process of law is working to educate and empower individuals who have been ticketed or charged due to protesting COVID mandates, to self-represent.  The organization, Stand4Thee says there is a stark difference between two pieces of legislation, The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and The Bill of Rights.Read More

 PCR testing scrapped for vaccinated travellers entering Canada, travel agent says the change relieves stress

PCR testing scrapped for vaccinated travellers entering Canada, travel agent

Angela Stewart April 1, 2022

Starting today, vaccinated travellers won’t need a COVID-19 test to come into the country. An official with AMA Travel says that with it being spring break, a lot of people are away already, and the change just helps alleviate travel headaches. “I think what it does is it allows people, it kind of gives them […]Read More

 ‘Tough times tougher for Canadians’: Canadian Taxpayers Federation on carbon tax hike

‘Tough times tougher for Canadians’: Canadian Taxpayers Federation on carbon

Angela Stewart April 1, 2022

Canadians can expect to fork out more money as the federal carbon tax went into effect today, increasing about 11 cents per litre at the pumps. However, Albertans will feel a little bit of relief as the province scrapped the provincial gas tax-saving us about 13 cents a litre. Franco Terrazzano with the Canadian Taxpayers […]Read More

 Pastor Artur Pawlowski speaks to prison conditions during incarceration

Pastor Artur Pawlowski speaks to prison conditions during incarceration

Angela Stewart March 31, 2022

Calgary Pastor Artur Pawlowski has been released from prison but remains on house arrest following criminal charges stemming from months ago. Angela Stewart caught up with the pastor after days of being incarcerated. Read More

 Carbon Emission Reduction plan released by the feds, author says we can get there by target date

Carbon Emission Reduction plan released by the feds, author says

Angela Stewart March 30, 2022

The federal government hopes to cut greenhouse gas emissions by more than half in the next eight years with a target of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. BCN’s Angela Stewart hears from an author who says everyone has to be on board for the plan to be successful in the end.Read More

 Annual Coaldale Family Fun Run gets underway next month

Annual Coaldale Family Fun Run gets underway next month

Angela Stewart March 25, 2022

The 11th annual Coaldale Family Fun Run gets underway next month. This year’s event will be held both in person and virtually. An official with the event says two dollars from each entry will be going to Rehobath Christian Ministries that supports people with disabilities. “We thought that was a worthy cause. They are also […]Read More

 CP Rail strike could of had major impacts to farmers

CP Rail strike could of had major impacts to farmers

Angela Stewart March 23, 2022

The CP Rail strike that took place earlier this week, although short, could’ve had major impacts affecting many areas including the supply chain. Tory Campbell Reeve for Lethbridge County says with there being so much uncertainty right now, adding any more disruption to the supply chain could’ve been devastating. “I think just given the fact […]Read More

 Calgary woman says federal travel mandates should be dropped

Calgary woman says federal travel mandates should be dropped

Angela Stewart March 9, 2022

A Calgary woman is speaking out against Ottawa’s travel mandates after her father experienced major car troubles while driving across the country to attend his mother’s funeral. During her father’s 36- hour long drive to Ontario, Zoe VanSickle says his vehicle suffered car troubles, forcing him to wait hours for a tow in the freezing […]Read More

 LCI dance students prepare for new show following COVID-19 pandemic

LCI dance students prepare for new show following COVID-19 pandemic

Angela Stewart March 2, 2022

Students at the Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Arts Academy of Dance are making a comeback this year with a new show set to be performed next week at the Yates Memorial Theatre. As Angela Stewart explains, the students are excited to perform live once again after COVID-19 forced last year’s performance to be virtual. Read More

 City eases COVID-19 restrictions for city staff

City eases COVID-19 restrictions for city staff

Angela Stewart March 1, 2022

The city has begun easing some COVID-19 restrictions for city staff. Employees will now no longer be required to show proof of vaccination, face masks will be optional and those who have been working from home and are able to return to work. Jason Elliot with the city, however, explains there are still some employees […]Read More

 ‘Immunocompromised could be at higher risk of contracting COVID-19:’ Infectious Disease Doctor

‘Immunocompromised could be at higher risk of contracting COVID-19:’ Infectious

Angela Stewart March 1, 2022

Now that many COVID-19 restrictions have been dropped, including face mask-wearing, this could have people worrying about contracting the virus quicker, especially those who are immunocompromised. An Infectious Disease Physician says those who have immune issues are losing half of their protection, especially with people around them who won’t be wearing masks anymore. “Many of […]Read More

 Evangeline Lilly asks PM Trudeau to unify Canadians

Evangeline Lilly asks PM Trudeau to unify Canadians

Bridge City News February 18, 2022

Actress Evangeline Lilly calls on PM Trudeau to make unifying Canadians his priority right now. She seems to be asking him to employ the most Canadian of all virtues: diplomacy, negotiation and compromise – virtues that have kept us peaceful and prosperous for 152 years.Read More

 Coutts border blockade affects village and country

Coutts border blockade affects village and country

Angela Stewart February 16, 2022

For more than two weeks access to the Coutts border crossing had been blocked as protesters wanted to send a simple message to politicians, drop the COVID-19 mandates. As Angela Stewart explains, the blockade not only affected those who live in the Village of Coutts but also had a big impact on our country economically.Read More

 Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre Valentines Day lunch in for residents

Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre Valentines Day lunch in for residents

Angela Stewart February 14, 2022

Around 100 seniors in Lethbridge were able to enjoy a nice lunch at the Nord-Bridge Senior Centre celebrating Valentine’s Day. This is the first time the centre has been able to have guests come and enjoy a meal since the pandemic began. Guests also were able to enjoy live music and had the chance to […]Read More

 Civil Rights Lawyer on GiveSendGo funds for convoy truckers

Civil Rights Lawyer on GiveSendGo funds for convoy truckers

Angela Stewart February 11, 2022

After the Ontario Government filed an injunction to have the $8-million from the Freedom Convoy’s Give Send Go campaign frozen, an Alberta Civil Rights lawyer says he doesn’t believe Canada has jurisdiction over an American company. “It’s my understanding and my opinion without having looked into everything as deeply as maybe necessary where I retained […]Read More

 ENMAX Centre on loosening of COVID-19 restrictions

ENMAX Centre on loosening of COVID-19 restrictions

Angela Stewart February 10, 2022

If you are looking to attend an event at the ENMAX Centre you will no longer need to show proof of vaccination, but you will still need to continue to wear a facemask. The only time you will not need to wear one is when you are eating or drinking. This is also the first […]Read More

 Alberta parents speak about lifting of mask mandate for students

Alberta parents speak about lifting of mask mandate for students

Angela Stewart February 10, 2022

The province’s decision to end the mask mandate for students in kindergarten to Grade 12 has some parents feeling uneasy about sending their child to school while others say they are happy the mandate has been lifted. BCN’s Angela Stewart has more from some Lethbridge parents. Read More

 City of Lethbridge lifts REP program

City of Lethbridge lifts REP program

Angela Stewart February 9, 2022

The City of Lethbridge is following in the footsteps of the province and removing the Restrictions Exemptions Program. That means you will not need to show proof that you are vaccinated to enter or to use any city owned facilities. Mayor Blaine Hyggen says following the province’s decision to lift the restrictions was the best […]Read More

 Alberta begins loosening of restrictions

Alberta begins loosening of restrictions

Angela Stewart February 8, 2022

The Alberta government announced on Tuesday that is dropping a number of its COVID-19 mandates. The Restrictions Exemption Program or vaccine passport is being removed. Premier Jason Kenney says restrictions on food and beverage at entertainment venues will be removed as well. Capacity limits have been removed except at large venues. Effective February 14th there […]Read More

 Traffic getting through at Coutts protest

Traffic getting through at Coutts protest

Angela Stewart February 8, 2022

The trucker protest continues along the Coutts border crossing but lanes have reopened and the traffic is moving smoothly. BCN Video Journalist Angela Stewart has the latest.Read More

 Lethbridge high school students join protest against mandates

Lethbridge high school students join protest against mandates

Jeannette Rocher February 4, 2022

The Freedom Convoy is having an effect on people of all ages, including high school students. On Friday students at Lethbridge Collegiate Institute walked out of classes to hold signs in objection to mandates and restrictions and to show their support for the larger scale protests taking place across our country.  Read More

 NDP calls on UCP to file injunction to end Coutts blockade

NDP calls on UCP to file injunction to end Coutts

Angela Stewart February 1, 2022

The Alberta NDP is calling on the UCP government to apply for an immediate injunction to put an end to the trucker blockade at the Coutts border crossing. BCN’s Angela Stewart heard from a trucker at the border who says they have no plans to leave anytime soon.Read More

 Village of Coutts Mayor on border blockade

Village of Coutts Mayor on border blockade

Angela Stewart January 31, 2022

The Mayor of Coutts, Jim Willetts says he wants to see the protest in his area come to a peaceful conclusion. Willett says he knows of a number of residents in the village who are out in full force supporting the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa.    Read More

 ‘It’s time to stop the mandates’: Truckers block Coutts border

‘It’s time to stop the mandates’: Truckers block Coutts border

Angela Stewart January 29, 2022

It is not just in Ottawa where people are protesting. Truckers headed to the Coutts border crossing here in Alberta with a slow roll and a powerful message for our politicians. BCN’s Angela Stewart has that story. Read More

 Literacy skills are important, Canadians celebrate Literacy Day

Literacy skills are important, Canadians celebrate Literacy Day

Angela Stewart January 27, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted millions of Canadians. This is especially true when it comes to people’s daily routines. As Angela Stewart reports now literacy is even more vital today as many celebrate and honour Literacy Day.Read More

 Supply chain issues affecting Lethbridge Foodbank

Supply chain issues affecting Lethbridge Foodbank

Angela Stewart January 25, 2022

Supply chain issues are not only affecting food in the grocery stores, but it seems to also be affecting food banks. Officials at the Interfaith Foodbank in Lethbridge say so far they were doing okay with keeping their shelves stocked throughout the Christmas holidays, but now they are running low. Executive Director at Interfaith Danielle […]Read More

 Health care centres in need of volunteers

Health care centres in need of volunteers

Angela Stewart January 24, 2022

Some health care centres around Southern Alberta are in need of help. Milk River, Cardston and Raymond Health Centers are looking for volunteers to work throughout the day. Carmelle Steel with AHS says volunteers are needed to do different roles throughout the centres. If you are interested in volunteering, you can reach out to the AHS. […]Read More

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