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.
Winter has arrived in Saskatchewan. Are winter tires really necessary? Rob Janzen, owner and manager of the OK Tire locations in Saskatoon, joins Evan to talk about the pros and cons of winter tires and the options drivers have for tread in the winter months.
Should snow tires be mandatory in Saskatchewan? That move was made back in 2009 in Quebec and reportedly, safety in that province has improved. Ryan Jacobson, CEO of the Saskatchewan Safety Council (SSC), joins Evan to discuss safe winter driving and a new course being offered by the SSC on…
What should you do if you're tired of social media? Is the only solution limiting your screen time or deleting apps altogether? Dr. Amori Mikami, professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia, joins Evan to share her research and alternate solutions to quitting social media.
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…
In the wake of the U.S. election, we're hearing lots of noise from Americans about moving to Canada. What are the biggest pros (and cons) of living here in Saskatchewan?
A Manitoba mom and CPA is now trying to turn her business into a big-time market option for other moms and busy people like herself. Cheryl Zealand, CEO of Cranked Energy, just appeared on Dragons Den to make a deal for her refrigerated energy bars business. She joins Evan to…
The value of the Canadian Loonie is reportedly sinking. Evan catches up with Jason Childs, University of Regina associate professor of economics, to find out why that's happening and other economic news catching his eye. Evan then turns the phones over to you and asks, Has the poor value of…
The United States is authorizing the use of long-range missiles by Ukraine against Russia in that war. What will be the results and consequences of that decision, will Russia respond and could that impact us in Canada? Benjamin Zyla, associate professor in the faculty of social sciences at the University…
New research on gut bacteria produced in the bodies of people eating a plant-rich diet could lead to developing new probiotics. Evan speaks with Dr. Harry Brumer, lead researcher on this at the University of British Columbia, to understand how this research could enrich human health.
Do you remember the feeling of walking into Blockbuster and seeing the latest releases? Of rushing out on a specific release day to be the first to rent the latest big-screen film you didn't catch in theatre? The thrill of watching your DVD machine heat up before you popped a…
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is gearing up to hold its midterm convention later this week in Saskatoon. The convention will focus on education, debate and resolutions put forward by various communities in the province. Evan welcomes SARM president, Bill Huber, back to the show to get a…
The Canada Post strike is making a local non-profit extremely concerned for the people it cares for. Joe Miller, executive director for Soul's Harbour in Regina, share with Evan what sort of impact this strike could have on the work it does in Regina.
Late last week, news organizations began to report that a former Canadian Forces soldier, who was responsible for helping about 100 people flee Afghanistan after Kabul was captured by the Taliban in August 2021, had been captured. Dave Lavery, known as "Canadian Dave" is missing, reportedly taken by the Taliban…
On November 19th, International Men's Day is recognized in the hopes of raising awareness and sparking conversations around men's health. Evan is joined by Kenton Boston, president and CEO of the Canadian Men's Health Organization and Nick Black, managing partner with Intentions Counselling - Market Research, to discuss the importance…
Automotive journalist, Charles Renny, has just been honoured with a lifetime achievement award from the Automobile Journalist's Association of Canada. He joins Evan to discuss his recent work and give an update on the auto market.
Saskatchewan is at the tail end of hunting season. Joining Evan to recap the season is Braden Cherney, compliance manager with Corrections, Policing and Public Safety and supervisor for park enforcement officers in Buffalo Pound Provincial Park.
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 Victoria Police Chief Del Manak and Chief Nishan "Nish" Duraiappah of the Peel Regional Police to…
It seems that everywhere you look, labour disputes are popping up. In B.C., port workers were ordered back to work last week after being locked out. Saskatoon saw a library workers strike for one day last week, and hospitality workers are rallying for better pay in the heat of Swift…
18 Nov 2024 10AM
14 min
1320 – 1340
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