The Evan Bray Show
The new 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 Evan Bray Show - Dr. Erica Pensini - April 18th, 2024
Sulfolane has been identified as a growing pollutant in prairie groundwater. In collaboration with the Canadian Light Source at the University of Saskatchewan, Dr. Erica Pensini at the University of Guelph has been investigating this contaminant and how to protect drinking water on the prairies.
The Evan Bray Show - Karen Foster + Open Lines - April 18th, 2024
We've been in the rat race of the five-day work week long enough, according to U.S. Senator, Bernie Sanders. He's been trying to legislate a four-day work week, instead. Dalhousie University associate professor, Karen Foster, joins Evan to share why that might not be as magical a concept as it…
The Evan Bray Show - Hidden Gem Golf Courses - April 18th, 2024
The weather is back to being wintry and frightful but the thought of golf is so delightful to many people in the province. Evan and Saskatchewan Afternoon host, Justin Blackwell, can't wait to get back on the fairway.
The Evan Bray Show - Marlo Pritchard + Steve Roberts - April 18th, 2024
Wildfire season is nearly here and with spring in full swing, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is ready to go for a new season ahead. SPSA president, Marlo Pritchard, and vice president of operations, Steve Roberts, join Evan, to give Saskatchewan people the lay of the land for the upcoming…
The Evan Bray Show - Chief Mark Arcand + David Kirton - April 18th, 2024
The Saskatoon Tribal Council's Wellness Centre has been working to make a positive difference and support people who are homeless in the city. However, the neighborhood of Fairhaven where the shelter has been located for more than a year, has been vocal about the negative effects its residents have felt…
The Evan Bray Show - Lara Fominoff - April 18th, 2024
Shelters continue to be a significant topic in Saskatoon as the city tries various efforts to address its rates of homelessness and complex needs. 650 CKOM senior reporter, Lara Fominoff, joins Evan to recap what happened last week at city council in Saskatoon surrounding the Fairhaven Wellness Centre and share…
The Evan Bray Show - Melissa Lantsman - April 18th, 2024
The federal Conservative Party are giving the 2024 budget a failing grade. Melissa Lantsman, deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, joins Evan to dive further into this budget and how it could further harm struggling Canadians.
The Evan Bray Show - Alex Fallon - April 17th, 2024
Artificial intelligence is finding a home in Saskatchewan. Alex Fallon of the Western Canada Economic Forum has been part of creating Artificial Intelligence Saskatchewan (AiSK) and joins Evan to discuss the group that describes itself as driving the AI agenda forward in Saskatchewan and the future of AI in the…
The Evan Bray Show - Rupal Patel - April 17th, 2024
A former CIA analyst has turned to work as an entrepreneur, but still draws on her earlier work experience in her newer field. Rupal Patel just released her book, From CIA to CEO: Unconventional Life Lessons for Thinking Bigger, Leading Better and Being Bolder, as a part-memoir, part comprehensive operations…
The Evan Bray Show - SSRL - April 17th, 2024
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The Evan Bray Show - Barry Gay + Open Lines - April 17th, 2024
Earlier this month, a boy was killed by dogs in Edmonton while visiting for spring break. To touch on that and other trending canine topics, dog expert Barry Gay, joins Evan in studio. Then, Barry and Evan open up the phone lines to take any and all of your questions…
The Evan Bray Show - Open Lines - April 17th, 2024
We just saw the federal budget released yesterday, so Evan is opening up the phone lines to take your calls and your thoughts. Was it what you expected?
The Evan Bray Show - Nojoud Al Mallee - April 17th, 2024
Following Tuesday's federal budget, Canadian Press reporter, Nojoud Al Mallee, joins Evan to discuss what yesterday's lock up was like and what this latest budget means for Canadians.
The Evan Bray Show - Jordyn Burnouf - April 16th, 2024
A new Saskatchewan-made podcast is combining environmentalism and Indigenous knowledge with academic insights. It's first three episodes released last week, working to share perspectives from guests offering resilience and forward-thinking when it comes to encouraging its listeners to take an active role for the environment. Creator of “Nôhcimihk/Into The Bush,”…
The Evan Bray Show - Shawn Jacques - April 16th, 2024
After issuing its updated Spring Runoff Forecast for this year, president and CEO of the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency, Shawn Jacques, joins Evan to dive into moisture levels for the province and how that will affect Saskatchewan this spring.
The Evan Bray Show - Wes Winkel - April 16th, 2024
It's no secret that the mandated federal buyback of firearms in Canada is a monumental task and widely contested throughout the country. Experts are coming forward with more concerns now, about the complexity of recalling a massive amount of accessories and parts as part of that buyback. Wes Winkel, president…
The Evan Bray Show - Ben Reason + Open Lines - April 16th, 2024
The Saskatchewan Government has been sharing updates and touting progress on its surgical backlogs. But new findings by the Canadian Institute for Health Information paint a picture of fewer elective surgery patients across Canada happening last year than pre-pandemic levels. Ben Reason with the CIHI joins Evan to walk him…
The Evan Bray Show - Sandra Masters + Open Lines - April 16th, 2024
There's a new surprise deficit for Regina Exhibition Association Limited after an audit by the Canada Revenue Agency. After a discussion last week by the City of Regina's Audit and Finance Committee on how to move forward with REAL, Regina mayor, Sandra Masters, joins Evan to discuss this latest REAL…
The Evan Bray Show - Rhonda Blackmore - April 16th, 2024
On Monday, Saskatchewan's Public Safety Minister Paul Merriman promised funding for 250 new hires into the Saskatchewan RCMP if the organization could successfully recruit them. The commanding officer for the Saskatchewan RCMP, Rhonda Blackmore, joins Evan to react to this funding promise.
The Evan Bray Show - Georgie Matharu - April 15th, 2024
This week marks National Volunteer Week -- a week the Canadian Red Cross is very conscious of because of how much of their work happens thanks to dedicated volunteers. Georgie Matharu, Red Cross senior manager risk reduction Saskatchewan , joins Evan to talk about the work the organization does in…