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 Liberal government is legislating a three-year delay to its controversial plan to expand eligibility for assisted dying to include those whose sole underlying condition is a mental illness. The federal Conservatives believe the Liberal government must permanently halt the expansion. Michael Cooper, Conservative MP, Shadow Minister for Democratic Reform,…
An expert in criminology says he is swallowing a bit of humble pie. Michael Kempa, associate professor of criminology at the University of Ottawa, says the Federal Court ruling on the use of the Emergencies Act during the trucker convoy has changed his opinion on the matter. He joins Evan.
Teachers in cities including Moose Jaw, Prince Albert and North Battleford, and many towns throughout the province hit the picket line yesterday, kicking off a series of rotating one-day strikes. Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill joins Evan to discuss the latest job action and the ongoing negotiations between the government and…
A new report is calling for digital modernization in health care records by 2028. Canada Health Infoway is an organization that works with provinces to implement digital health care solutions. CEO Michael Green joins Evan to discuss the benefits of digital health care records.
There's a lot going on in federal politics! A $100K bonus in the midst of CBC layoffs, the "friend" clause and the role it played in Prime Minister Trudeau's $84,000 Christmas vacation, the federal inquest into foreign election interference... there's a lot to talk about. Tom Korski, managing editor of…
The state of education in this province has become a big topic of conversation over recent months. Ann Cook, School Principal with Flex Ed, and Connie McConechy, Flex ED’s Inclusive Education and Literacy Coordinator, join Evan to share their perspective.
Bill C-234, a bill intended to aid farmers by exempting natural gas and propane used to heat barns and dry grain from the carbon tax, is back in the House of Commons.The Federal Conservatives have introduced an amendment to reject recent amendments from the Senate and demand the bill be…
After 11 days of testimony and just over a day of jury deliberations, the inquest into the mass murders on the James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon is over. On Wednesday in Melfort, the six-member jury returned with 29 recommendations it hopes can prevent incidents like Myles Sanderson’s stabbing…
A Saskatchewan podcast host and mental health advocate is joining forces with some Hollywood stardom. Todd Rennebohm, host of the podcast 'Bunny Hugs and Mental Health,' is now being joined by Nick Thompson from the Netflix reality show, Love is Blind. The two men tackle current mental health topics in…
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A Saskatchewan family just hit the jackpot after finding an unopened case of 1979 O-Pee-Chee hockey cards that could contain around 25 pristine Wayne Gretzky rookie cards. They're up for auction and could go for more than $2 million. Evan wants to know what you would do if you found…
The US Presidential election in November could very well be a rematch. Both Joe Biden and Donald Trump are vying to win the nomination from their respective parties. White House reporter Brian Karem joins Evan to break down the current political situation in the United States.
Saskatchewan teachers are starting a full-day, rotating strike as they continue to hope for a new and improved agreement with the province. Saskatchewan Teachers Federation president, Samantha Becotte, joins Evan to explain what this action will look like and why this is the approach teachers are taking.
A recent tobogganing ban in Toronto has many experts speaking out on the importance of risky play. Dr. Mariana Brussoni is a developmental psychologist, expert in child injury prevention and professor at UBC’s Faculty of Medicine. She joins Evan to discuss why she believes risky play is an essential part…
From lost baggage to flight delays and outright cancellations, we've heard many stories about challenges travelers are facing these days. Gabor Lukacs, founder and coordinator of the volunteer advocacy group Air Passenger Rights, joins Evan to discuss what your rights are when air travel goes wrong.
The inquest into the mass casualty event that happened on James Smith Cree Nation and in the nearby village of Weldon is heading into its final days. Doug Cuthand, Indigenous affairs columnist for the Saskatoon StarPhoenix and the Regina Leader-Post and a member of the Little Pine First Nation, joins…
Following the Hamas terrorist attacks of October 7, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) has organized a Canadian mission. A group of Canadians have traveled to Israel to witness the destruction and emotional impact firsthand by meeting survivors and evacuees and visiting the sites of the attacks. Chad…
30 Jan 2024 10AM
17 min
3140 – 3160
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