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.
Federal government unveils Safe Social Media Act, but will it actually work?
Yesterday, the federal government announced its Safe Social Media Act for youth under 16. Its goal: to make social media services and AI chatbots safer for children. The act will require social media companies to restrict children under 16 years old from their platforms, but it won't force AI chatbot…
Behind the scenes with Kim Coates
It's been a while since we spoke with our friend, Kim Coates, Canadian-American actor in Sons of Anarchy, The Walking Dead: Dead City and the new series Anna Pidgeon. He joins us ahead of the release of some new projects and a potential visit to Biggar for their revitalization project…
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…
Wake-up call: The hidden danger of sleep deprivation
It can be normal to feel a little sleepy at work every once in a while. But according to a new study, some Saskatchewan workers have reported dozing off after a long work day on the drive home. Dr. David Greenberg, primary care physician with an interest in sleep, joins…
Will new rules make Saskatoon bus riders safer?
Saskatoon has approved new transit bylaws that will allow fines and transit bans for fare evasion and inappropriate behaviour on buses and transit property. The changes come amid ongoing concerns about safety and declining ridership. To talk about why these changes were needed and what else can be done to…
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.
The storm aftermath: What just hit southeast Saskatchewan?
After a weekend of tornado warnings, large hail, and damaging winds, southeastern Saskatchewan is once again under the threat of severe weather. Forecasters say conditions are favourable for powerful thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain, large hail, strong winds, and even isolated tornadoes. For the latest, Evan speaks with Jenny…
A new threat to North American cattle: Flesh-eating parasites
A flesh-eating parasite known as the New World screwworm has been detected in U.S. livestock for the first time in decades, putting producers across North America on alert. While Canadian officials say the risk here is low, the parasite can burrow into living tissue and has a long history of…
Writing our way through uncertain times
Language and being creative have strong healing powers; this is something Michael Greyeyes, actor, writer, choreographer, and director from Muskeg Lake Cree Nation in Saskatchewan, is a firm believer in. He joins the show ahead of his keynote at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum tonight. And with the rise in Artificial…
Helping kids survive the social media era
We've heard from organizations, advocates and even youth themselves that social media is having a negative impact on their mental health, self-esteem and overall well-being. While the province and federal government look at a potential social media ban, what can parents do to protect their children and their developing brains…
Should AI be part of life's biggest moments?
Whether you like it or not, Artificial intelligence is showing up everywhere these days, and the changes are happening fast. Big changes are coming to the search engine Google and how it uses AI, colleges are facing criticism for using it during graduation ceremonies and this is all while Canada…
Is Saskatchewan doing enough to protect its forests?
Saskatchewan's forest industry says recent wildfire seasons are putting the long-term supply of timber at risk — the resource that supports mills, investment, and thousands of jobs in northern Saskatchewan. The industry is also calling for the release of a government-commissioned review of wildfire management and wants protecting forest resources…
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.
Across the pond: Premier Scott Moe heads to the EU for trade mission
Premier Scott Moe is heading to Europe for the next 10 days on a trade mission aimed at strengthening Saskatchewan's relationships with key partners across the EU. Before heading across the pond to countries like Belgium, the Czech Republic, France and Poland, Scott Moe joins the Evan Bray Show to…
Trade Minister returns from mission to China
Saskatchewan Trade and Export Development Minister Warren Kaeding joins Evan after leading a trade mission to China. The goal was to strengthen relationships with buyers of Saskatchewan canola, peas, beef, and other exports. We'll find out if it was a success.
The Rise and Fall of Farming Giant: Monette Farms
Later this month, farmland owned by Monette Farms across Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia will be up for sale, in hopes of paying back the nearly $1B of debt it owes. André Magnan, a professor of sociology and social studies at the University of Regina with an interest in the…
The Lost-and-Found Hall of Fame & Open Phones
Last week, Uber put out a news release of a list of their most common lost items by drivers. While users in Ontario left behind a lot of items, Saskatoon and Regina were both in the top three of the most forgetful cities in Canada. Have you lost a special…
Tammy Goforth Eligble for Day Parole
Convicted child killer Tammy Goforth is now eligble for day parole. Goforth was convicted of second-degree murder and criminal negligence in 2016. She was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 17 years.
Do first-time offenders deserve a second chance?
Do first-time offenders deserve a second chance? This is what Lisa Kerr, associate professor at Queen’s University’s Faculty of Law, explores in her Globe and Mail opinion piece about what Canada should do with rehabilitated offenders. Her piece argues that rehabilitation and personal transformation deserve more attention in our justice…
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.