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.
On Wednesday, the Regina and Area Sexual Assault Centre held a peaceful rally calling for enhanced justice responses to gender-based violence and sexual violence during Saskatchewan's first ever sexual violence prevention month. Executive director, Lisa Miller, joins Evan to share how the day went and why it was necessary.
A decorated and highly regarded retired Canadian Armed Forces General is in Saskatchewan today to speak on leadership with police in the city. General Walter Natyncyk, deputy minister of veteran affairs, joins Evan to discuss what it takes to be a leader today and his own decorated history in the…
The Retiring Farmer in Saskatoon is a unique company specializing in agriculture-specialized tax planning. CEO Don Tofin and CFO Alex Runions join Evan to talk about how capital gains changes announced in the recent federal budget will be affecting producers in Saskatchewan and to take your calls and questions about…
Saskatchewan's housing inventory is now at its lowest level since 2008. Saskatchewan Realtors Association CEO, Chris Guerette, joins Evan to break down that statistic and offer more information to prospective homebuyers.
There's been rain but the province remains in a drought, plus this new Viterra-Bunge merger and a possible rail strike. All these situations affect Saskatchewan producers. Are farmers looking at an extremely difficult season ahead?
The rain over the past couple of weeks might as well have been manna falling from heaven. Producers are feeling much more optimistic seeing water hit the ground. Ian Boxall, APAS president, joins Evan to discuss what the rain will mean for the upcoming season, as well as the upcoming…
Kids in the talent industry are especially vulnerable to abuse. After hearing more about the dangers children on set can be exposed to, Evan speaks with Stella Roman, owner of Stellar Artists Agency in New York City, to discuss the best ways to keep your kids safe.
The recent documentary, Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, shared some of the scary situations child actors at Nickelodeon have faced. It's raised a lot of questions and concerns about how vulnerable children in the talent industry can and should be protected. Childhood trauma expert, Michael Menard,…
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Last night, the annual Teddy Waste Awards showcased "the best of the worst of government spending," according to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Prairie director Gage Haubrich joins Evan to detail what campaigns made the cut.
Political news out of Ottawa has been heavy over the past several weeks. Between the interim report on the federal commission of inquiry into foreign interference, dust settling around the latest federal budget and bonuses paid out by the CBC, there's lots to catch up with Tom Korski, managing editor…
Nuclear power is having it's time in the spotlight, after Saskatoon-based Cameco got a front-row billing at COP28 in Dubai. Tim Gitzel, CEO of Cameco, has been used to being overlooked but sees an opportunity for a surge in nuclear power's popularity that could make some big changes for Saskatchewan,…
Last week, we found out the province is embarking on a fight with the Canada Revenue Agency for the carbon levies on home heating it has not been paying the federal government. Minister responsible for all major Crown corporations, including SaskPower, SaskEnergy, SaskTel, SGI and SaskWater, Dustin Duncan, joins Evan…
A new Saskatchewan-based television show has been picked up for national syndication. GO/NITRO has attracted guests from major sport organizations like Canada's Olympic team, the CFL and NASCAR to put athletes to the test by challenging them to master an new sport. The show is also Saskatchewan-owned and Cory Carlick…
Have paper straws been a mistake? A Saskatchewan Member of Parliament says they are and has introduced Bill C-380 to try and throw them out. MP for Saskatoon-University, Corey Tocher, joins Evan to share why paper straws suck, more than just their inability to withstand liquid.
Canada Health Infoway is reporting that Canadian nurses are spending valuable time during their shifts searching for patient information outside their own systems. This might mean a more connected healthcare system approach is needed. Waldo Beausejour, senior analyst for performance analytics with Canada Health Infoway joins Evan to talk about…
Peaceful protest is a right Canadians enjoy, but demonstrations are not always peaceful. Pro-Palestinian encampments on campuses in Canada and the United States have been posing problems for university students, faculty and police, with a McGill University encampment even being declared illegal because of alleged antisemitic behaviour by protesters. Evan…
Regina pianist and singer-songwriter, Jeffrey Straker, knows that the highest highs of life can come with its lowest lows. He opens up about some of those lessons he's learned on his new single, The Time You've Got, and joins Evan to dive into them more.
The Government of Saskatchewan recognizes exceptional individuals with awards throughout the year. What are these awards and what do they mean? Saskatchewan's Chief Protocol Officer, Jason Quilliam, joins Evan to share.
6 May 2024 10AM
14 min
2220 – 2240
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