Saskatchewan warm-up & the importance of road safety in Canada

Loading player...
Saskatchewan is in the middle of an unusual warm spell, with temperatures well above seasonal norms — and today some communities could see highs of plus five or warmer. Why is this happening, and what does it tell us about the rest of winter? Joining guest host Brent Loucks to break it down is David Phillips, senior climatologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Recent headlines involving semi trucks and safety are reigniting serious concerns about road safety in Canada. Carol Brons, founding member of Safer Roads Canada and mother of Dayna Brons, who was the athletic therapist for the 2017-18 Humboldt Broncos team, joins guest host Brent Loucks to discuss what she makes of the recent stories and what advocacy work the organization continues to do, years after the Humboldt Broncos bus crash.
5 Feb 9AM English Canada News Commentary

Other recent episodes

REAL District deal: Savings, stakes and big questions

The City of Regina is considering selling parts of REAL District to Brandt Properties, which could save taxpayers millions of dollars. But it might also change how and what major events come to the Queen City. To break it all down for us, we're joined by Geoff Smith, 980 CJME…
27 Apr 1PM 14 min

Family ties, farm pride: Siblings growing success together

We've all heard of sibling rivalry, but when these two siblings come together, great things happen! Chansi Bourke and Jordan Lynch of the Lynch Farm Partnership recently won the 2026 Outstanding Young Farmer award. They join the show to talk about the importance of family tradition and the work they…
27 Apr 12PM 12 min

One in five? The surprising truth about non-monogamy in Canada

A recent study in the Journal of Sex Research suggests that about one in five people in this country have practiced consensual non-monogamy, sometimes called polyamory. Despite its growing visibility, many people still know very little—or nothing at all—about what that actually means. To dig into the topic, Evan is…
27 Apr 12PM 15 min

People helping people: A mental health movement growing in Saskatchewan

The cost of mental health and addiction recovery can add up quickly, and waitlists continue to grow. Mark Jago, founder of the Sask Peer Support Network, is hoping to make access to these crucial services more accessible. He joins the show to talk about how peer support can be a…
27 Apr 11AM 16 min