Bugs ‘n Hugs: Saskatchewan's chance to call out or cheer on!

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we open up the phone lines and give you a chance to call out — or commend — someone you think deserves it. If there’s a person or organization making a difference in your community, we want to hear about it. You can join the conversation at 1-877-332-8255.

Today a “hug” goes to the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre. Joining us is Executive Director Laurie O’Connor, who’s here to talk about a new campaign focused on tackling early childhood nutrition and why that work is more important than ever.
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