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.
The Evan Bray Show - Jake Fuss - August 22nd, 2024
A new study shows that Canada's debt ranking fell from best in G7 to 7th worst of 32 advanced countries when total debt is measured. Jake Fuss, Director of Fiscal Studies and Policy at Fraser Institute and co-author of 'Caution Required When Comparing Canada’s Debt to that of Other Countries'…
The Evan Bray Show - Rob Vanstone - August 22nd, 2024
Ken Miller, beloved former head coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, has passed away at the age of 82. He died of cancer. Saskatchewan Roughriders historian Rob Vanstone joins Evan to remember Miller's legacy.
The Evan Bray Show - Michael Zwaagstra - August 22nd, 2024
Back to school season is looming closer as August begins to draw to a close. A brand new report out from the Fraser Institute today, titled Education Spending in Public Schools in Canada, 2024 Edition, holds insight for Saskatchewan. Michael Zwaagstra, senior fellow with the Fraser Institute, public high school…
The Evan Bray Show - Corey Lenius - August 21st, 2024
The U16 girls baseball nationals are coming to Saskatoon tomorrow through the weekend. Detective/Sgt. Corey Lenius with the Saskatoon Police Service is also chair person for that tournament and joins Evan to talk about the event.
The Evan Bray Show - Samantha Lawler - August 21st, 2024
What goes up, must come down. Pieces of space junk have been found on a farm near Ituna, Saskatchewan. Dr. Samantha Lawler, associate professor of astronomy with the University of Regina, joins Evan to discuss the environmental hazards of the growing number of satellites in orbit.
The Evan Bray Show - Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener - August 21st, 2024
It's your chance for fame, and acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, but you’ll also win an exclusive Smartest Radio Listener t-shirt thanks to Little Town Apparel. Available ONLY to Saskatchewan Smartest Radio Listener winners.
The Evan Bray Show - John Bailey - August 21st, 2024
Regina's new food hub is officially open. Unlike the large warehouse on Winnipeg Street, the food hub will operate like a grocery store, allowing guests to choose what they need. John Bailey, CEO of the Regina Food Bank, joins Evan to discuss how the new hub is doing in its…
The Evan Bray Show - Steve Matier - August 21st, 2024
Canada and the United States recently reached a negotiation on a Technology Safeguard Agreement. The agreement will benefit Canadian space companies, allowing American launch providers to use their facilities. Steve Matier, CEO of Maritime Launch joins Evan to discuss why the agreement is important to their development of Spaceport Nova…
The Evan Bray Show - Jean-Marc Nadeau & Jay Meyer - August 21st, 2024
It's 2024 and some communities in Saskatchewan still don't have access to the internet. Jean-Marc Nadeau, CEO of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA), and Jay Meyer, executive director of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) are both part of the Saskatchewan Broadband Action Committee and join Evan to…
The Evan Bray Show - Laura Osman - August 21st, 2024
The trial of Chris Barber and Tamara Lich still hasn't reached a final verdict. After two days of closing arguments this week, Canadian Press reporter, Laura Osman, says it's not expected to wrap up until likely Friday. She joins Evan to break down the lengthy, delayed trial and offer an…
The Evan Bray Show - Mario Canseco - August 20th, 2024
Are you sick of added fees in the current economy? A new study shows Canadians are divided on whether restaurants should be allowed to charge a "no-show fee" when reservations aren't kept. Mario Canseco, president of Research Co. tells Evan more.
The Evan Bray Show - Collin Pullar - August 20th, 2024
A new survey tool has been designed to predict injuries and improve occupational health and safety for Saskatchewan construction workers. The Safety Culture Survey tool is a collaboration between the Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association and EHS Analytics. Collin Pullar, President of the Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA) joins Evan to…
The Evan Bray Show - Rob Szabla - August 20th, 2024
Research from Western University in Ontario has discovered a protein that can stop DNA damage in its tracks. This finding could lead to developing vaccines against cancer, to crops that can withstand harsh growing conditions. Rob Szabla, graduate student in the Department of Biochemistry at Western University in Ontario and…
The Evan Bray Show - Gage Haubrich - August 20th, 2024
Gas taxes are hitting Saskatchewanians' wallets hard at the pump. According to a new report, Saskatchewan drivers are paying four different taxes every time they get gas. Gage Haubrich, The Canadian Taxpayers Federation Prairie Director, joins Evan to discuss what's going on at the fuel pump.
The Evan Bray Show - Open lines - Auguist 20th, 2024
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today.
The Evan Bray Show - Scott Moe - August 20th, 2024
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe joins Evan for a check-in on the province after the introduction of the new K-12 classroom cell phone ban as both a rail strike and a provincial election now loom.
The Evan Bray Show - Cam MacLeod - August 19th, 2024
A new app is coming out in the fall to help veterans. It's an anonymous peer support chat platform called 'The Burns Way,' in honour of the late Earl Burns Sr., who died during the James Smith Cree Nation mass stabbing. Cam MacLoed with TryCycle data systems, project lead for…
The Evan Bray Show - Christopher Andrews - August 19th, 2024
Retail theft and safety concerns have been making shopping a more difficult task for the everyday shopper across Canada. Christopher Andrews, sociologist and author of The Overworked Consumer: Self-Checkouts, Supermarkets and the Do-It-Yourself Economy joins Evan to discuss how consumers are affected by annoyance thefts like a recent one at…
The Evan Bray Show - The Round Table of Justice - August 19th, 2024
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 Lisa Miller, Regina Sexual Assault Centre Executive Director; Colton Fehr, Assistant Professor at the University of…
The Evan Bray Show - Craig Silliphant - August 19th, 2024
Legendary American media personality and writer, Phil Donahue, has died at the age of 88. Pop culture critic, Craig Silliphant, joins Evan to talk about The Phil Donahue Show and Donahue's impact on daytime television.