The Voice of Saskatchewan. Evan Bray discusses the latest stories about Saskatchewan with Saskatchewan listeners. Heard from 8:30am - 12:30pm on 650 CKOM & 980 CJME.
The federal government has released carbon pricing impact data a day ahead of when the House of Commons was set to debate a Conservative motion calling for the information to be released. Canadian Press reporter, Mia Rabson, joins Evan to break down the data and what its implications could be.
Canadian mystery and thriller writer, Anthony Bidulka, is launching his latest novel, From Sweetgrass Bridge, the second book in the Merry Bell trilogy, in Saskatoon later tonight. He joins Evan to talk about his latest work of fiction.
Ryan Beston is behind the company Queen City Drone. The company provides services for Regina's refinery, SaskPower, fire departments, film, security and more. Beston joins Evan to give him the rundown on drones and then takes your calls and questions!
Former mayor of Saskatoon, Don Atchison, thinks a housing accelerator fund has the potential to destroy the fabric, heart and soul of the city of Saskatoon. He joins Evan to share his thoughts on how it could affect the city.
After an internal review of the Saskatchewan RCMP's response to the mass murder on James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon, 36 recommendations and effective practices are being suggested for the Mounties. RCMP Commanding Officer, Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore, and C/Supt. Ted Munroe join Evan to walk through the recommendations…
The State of the GRA Economy report by Economic Development Regina gave the city a B+ in its annual report this year. As Regina continues with its housing accelerator fund and multi-housing builds continue to weigh in the minds of Saskatchewan residents, Regina Mayor Sandra Masters, joins Evan to discuss…
Oilers fever is at an all-time high as the team heads into the third game of the Stanley Cup playoff finals tonight, returning to home ice in Edmonton. Oilers' head coach, Kris Knoblauch, still has roots in Saskatchewan. His father, Bob Knoblauch, who is from Imperial, Sask., joins Evan to…
University administrators in Canada and the United States have been struggling to address pro-Palestinian rallies that are causing disruptions on their campuses. R. Barbara Gitenstein was the first female and first Jewish president of The College of New Jersey and joins Evan to share her perspective on the situation and…
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Evan keeps the lines open for your calls on anything and everything today + Evan revisits his conversation with Toronto Sun political columnist, Brian Lilley.
Statues about now-controversial political and historical figures continue to be debated, defaced and taken down. Roads in the country named after similarly controversial historical figures, like Dewdney Avenue in Regina or Bishop Grandin Boulevard in Winnipeg, face renaming. Is this correcting or erasing historical wrongs? Ron Stagg, history professor at…
The federal government introduced the capital gains tax measures on Monday. Brian Lilley, political columnist for the Toronto Sun, sees serious class warfare at play with the messaging behind these measures. He joins Evan to break down what these tax measures look like and his thoughts on what they mean…
With the new capital gains tax measures announced by the federal government, will you be affected? And if so, how? Sun Life financial planner and White Owl Financial Solutions president, Darren Ulmer, joins Evan to walk listeners through how to manage their personal finances with this new tax + Evan…
According to Forest Saskatchewan, the province's forest industry is on target to generate close to $2 billion in annual revenues and currently supports more than 8,000 jobs in northern Saskatchewan. Forest Saskatchewan sees growing concerns after meeting with various communities about dangers to the province's forests and Carl Neggers, CEO…
A new way of cleaning up oil spills connected to the Canadian Light Source in Saskatoon has been found. Dr. Helen Zhang, Canada Research Chair for Coast Environmental Engineering and professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Memorial University in St. John's, joins Evan to discuss her research.
Saskatchewan is starting to see its own athletes named to rosters set to compete at the Olympics in Paris later this year. One Saskatoon athlete, paraswimmer Shelby Newkirk, is one of them.
Evan catches up with Saskatoon's Deputy Chief Dave Haye, to talk local crime statistics, how the city is doing in 2024 and what information people in Saskatchewan should be aware of.
Saskatchewan's Justice Minister, Bronwyn Eyre, sent a letter to Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, last week. The letter expressed concerns on behalf of the Saskatchewan government regarding the Fall Economic Statement Act. Minister Eyre joins Evan to explain the letter and the province's concerns.
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today.
11 Jun 2024 10AM
18 min
2540 – 2560
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