The Evan Bray Show
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.
Canadians Love the Olympics… But Don't Want to Pay For Them
A new national survey from Liaison Strategies shows Canadians still love the Winter Olympics — especially hockey — but are wary of the price tag of hosting, with only 24 per cent strongly supporting a future Canadian bid. While 86 per cent say the Olympic team makes them proud, most…
Open Lines with Evan: Calls, Questions and Conversations
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
A Saskatchewan Reporter Reflects on His Former School: Tumbler Ridge Secondary
We continue to learn details of the shooting in Tumbler Ridge yesterday. It has left nine people dead, including six inside the local high school. Our next guest went to that high school and joins us now to tell us about it, and the Tumbler Ridge community. Nigel Maxwell, paNOW…
What Do You Say to Your Kids After Tumbler Ridge?
Yesterday, Saskatoon Public Schools lowered their flags to half-mast in memory of the victims of the tragic Tumbler Ridge Secondary School shooting, and they will remain at half-mast until Friday. Incidents like this, where children are among the victims, can be especially hard for kids to process — so we’re…
Inside The Search For Savannah Guthrie’s Mother
We've been keeping a close eye on the latest on the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. Keeping an even closer eye is Sejal Govinadaro, State government reporter for the Associated Press. She was reporting on the case in the area where Nancy went…
On the Ground in Tumbler Ridge - Continued
We revisit our earlier conversation on the tragic shooting in Tumbler Ridge, BC. Including audio from Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre as well as more of your texts.
Saskatchewan's Smartest Radio Listener: Brains, Bragging Rights and Prizes
You’re quick & clever! And for some weird reason you’ve carried the right answer in your head for years. Or maybe you just trust Uncle Google. It's time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener for Little Town Apparel -- your chance for fame and acclaim and to prove just how smart…
It's Teacher Appreciation Week - Listeners Share Stories of Their Favourite Teachers
It's teacher/staff appreciation week in Saskatchewan. Do you have a teacher who made a big impact on your life? Phone Evan at 1-877-332-8255 to shoutout your favourite teacher!
Tax Season Tactics: Keep More of Your Money
With tax season nearly underway, a lot of Canadians are thinking about their RRSPs or RRIFs. Mike Spicer, financial planner and president of MKS Financial Services Inc., at Sun Life Financial Distributors Inc., joins the show to talk about how to mitigate taxes when withdrawing funds and anything taxpayers should…
White City’s Controversial Rental Townhouse Development: What’s Being Built and Why
White City’s town council voted to approve a new townhouse rental development, amending zoning rules to allow the multi‑unit project as part of efforts to increase housing supply. The decision has drawn pushback from some residents who are concerned about density and change to the community’s character, sparking debate at…
Open Lines with Evan: Calls, Questions and Conversations
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today.
On the Ground in Tumbler Ridge - The Morning After One of The Deadliest School Shootings in Canadian History
Nine people were killed and at least 25 injured after a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., with six victims found dead inside the local high school, another dying en route to hospital, and two more killed in a nearby home believed to be connected. The suspect, believed to be…
Carneynomics and Building Canada: What It Means for Saskatchewan — Tyler Meredith
Experts say there has been a shift in policy and governing, since Prime Minister Mark Carney took office. Tyler Meredith, Partner at Meredith Boessenkool & Phillips – Make Better Policy, joins the show ahead of his talk on the topic in Saskatoon to share this new era of "Carneynomics," what…
Dulle’s Neurology Fundraiser — Surviving Strokes, Seizures, and Brain Surgery to Help Others
Brennon Dulle had to receive his last two brain surgeries in Calgary because Saskatchewan didn't have the medical equipment. He wanted to change that. He's the founder of Dulle's Neurology Fundraiser, which has raised thousands of dollars for the RUH in Saskatoon. He joins Evan to share his journey and…
Changeable Brain: What Cases of Traumatic Brain Injury Teach Us About the Mind - Neuroscientist Dr. Lorin J. Elias
Today, we're talking about the brain and how it can change daily. Dr. Lorin J. Elias, professor of psychology at the University of Saskatchewan and author of Changeable Brain, What Cases of Traumatic Brain Injury Teach Us About the Mind, has been studying the brain for 25 years. He joins…
Saskatchewan’s Housing Market Defies The National Slowdown
Regina’s real estate market is doing something a little unexpected right now — it’s heating up while much of the country is cooling down. To explain why this is happening, Chris Guérette, Saskatchewan Realtors Association CEO, joins the show. She'll talk about rising prices, tight listings and what sellers and…
Let Teens Be Mid - The Case Against Elite-Only Sports
As we head into the first week of the Olympics, we’re watching young elite athletes shine on the world stage—but it raises an important question: what about young athletes who aren’t elite? Sports are meant to be for everyone, yet for teenagers the bar to keep playing often becomes about…
Open Lines with Evan: Calls, Questions and Conversations
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today.
Trust on The Line — Police Misconduct and Public Confidence w/Casey Ward
On Friday, we learned that Robert Semenchuck will serve a two-year conditional sentence in the community, followed by three years of probation, after using a police database to target 33 women for intimate relationships. This is just one of several recent stories about police behaving badly, and to discuss whether…
A Victim Speaks - Inside the Regina police database abuse case
A former Regina police officer won't face any jail time after he used police databases to snoop on 33 women, creating intimate relationships with them. Kerry Benjoe, co-owner and editor of Eagle Feather News Media, is one of the victims who is choosing to speak out. She joins the show…