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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.
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While the federal government promised $51 billion over the next decade to help municipalities build strong communities, some say the needs on the ground still aren't being met. Randy Goulden, president of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA), joins Evan to share her reaction to the federal budget, where it helps and what funding is still missing.
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According to the latest Major City Insights, both of Saskatchewan's major cities are seeing steady momentum. Regina is having a bounce-back year after a slower 2024 and Saskatoon is outpacing other major cities across Canada. To break down more of the report is David Ristovski, economist with the Conference Board of Canada. He'll share what's behind the growth and what challenges the cities are facing.
We turn our eyes to the sky with associate professor of astronomy with the University of Regina, Samantha Lawler! She joins Evan to discuss the news beyond our world and galaxy and explain why and how the Northern Lights were on display last week.
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled the latest list of major projects last week. While the list includes new projects, some question what's missing from the list, like pipelines. Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa, joins Evan to explain what the announcement means and where the province stands on oil and gas.
A condition called giant cell arthritis can cause sudden and permanent blindness among people over the age of 50. Despite its consequences, though, this condition is not a very commonly known health condition. Evan chats with Alberta rheumatologist Dr. Sarah Garner to learn more about this condition and what can be done to protect your health and sight.
Saskatchewan's farmland has long been seen as one of the province's most valuable resources, but now concerns are growing about issues with foreign landownership. Bill Prybylski, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), joins Evan to share why APAS are sounding the alarm and asking the government for help when it comes to foreign landownership.
What do you think of this ruling out of B.C., giving control over the town of Richmond to an Indigenous community in a way that could potentially force homeowners off their properties? Should there be a line drawn between reconciliation and causing harm to people's lives today? Or is this a fair decision? Call Evan to weigh in at 1-877-332-8255.
A recent court ruling in British Columbia has raised new questions about the security of private property ownership in Canada. The ruling is causing concern for landowners as their property rights could be impacted. Dwight Newman, constitutional law professor at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Law and Canada research chair in rights, communities and constitutional law, joins Evan to explain the landmark decision and how it's even possible.
Canadian snowbirds heading south of the border for the winter are reporting they are having no problems crossing the border into the U.S., so Evan catches up with Laurie Trautman, director of the Border Policy Research Institute at Western Washington University, to fact-check what measures Canadians traveling into the U.S. might expect at the border.
As Saskatchewan welcomes the Roughriders back to the province as Grey Cup champions, Evan chats with Rob Vanstone, Saskatchewan Roughriders historian, about how this win will go down in the history books!
The 2028 provincial election might seem far away, but for some, there's always work to be done. Dr. Michael Boda, Chief Electoral Officer for Saskatchewan, released two major post-election reports reviewing the 30th general election and how it was run. He joins Evan to discuss what he found and the recommendations made for the next election.
Ottawa's deal with a graphite mine could be the template Canada needs to crack China's grip on critical minerals. Mark Selby, chief executive of Toronto-based Canada Nickel Co., joins Evan to talk about the challenges facing the industry and what he hopes happens next.
A Saskatchewan documentary is telling the story of the 1986 Swift Current Broncos bus crash that claimed the lives of four young players and forever changed the community. Shayne Putzlocher, a Canadian film producer with Trilight Entertainment, producer for the Sideways documentary, joins Evan to share why he fought for this story to be told and how he balanced the story of trauma and grief with resilience and healing.
Canadians are in the thick of Movember, growing out their facial hair and raising money in honour of the young men who have died before their 75th birthday. Suicide rates for men in Canada are higher than those of women, and one in eight men in Canada will receive a prostate cancer diagnosis. Todd Minerson, Movember Canada county director, talks about the importance of recognizing men's health this month.
A team comprised of researchers from various Canadian universities is leading the call for reform to how animal testing happens in the country. Following a recent controversy at a London hospital over its alleged cruel treatment of dogs for medical testing, Evan speaks with Dr. Baljit Singh, Vice-President of Research at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), about the need for reform in laboratory animal experiments in Canada.
Each and every Monday we invite experts in the law to pull up a seat and discuss the week’s biggest crime and justice stories. In today’s Round Table of Justice Evan is joined by Ritesh Kotak, tech and cybersecurity strategist, keynote speaker, tech entrepreneur, and Kristél Kriel, partner at MLT Aikins in Regina and co-leader of the firm’s privacy, data protection & cybersecurity area, to discuss surveillance in society and its limits.
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
Monday Morning Coffee - Jamie Nye, co-host of The Green Zone, joins Evan to discuss the biggest stories making headlines this morning.
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