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.
High school students are looking ahead to summer and seasonal work as grads and end-of-year exams near. While teens can be eager to earn some spending money while school is out, workplace safety is a concern they should still be aware of. Sean Tucker, University of Regina professor of human…
Saskatchewan has some of the highest MS rates in the world with close to 4,000 people living with the disease. About 12 Canadians are diagnosed with MS every day. Dr. Farrah Mateen from Mass General Brigham and associate professor at Harvard Medical School, joins Evan this World MS Day.
New information is coming out from Randy Weekes, Speaker of the Saskatchewan Legislature, concerning Minister Jeremy Harrison. Senior reporter, Lisa Schick, joins Evan from the newsroom to break down the new details.
According to a new study published by the Fraser Institute, a global goal of "net-zero" carbon emissions by 2050 is impractical. Environmental scientist, Ken Green, joins Evan to share why the plan to eliminate fossil fuels and see a net-zero economy is faced with economic, political and practical problems.
An escalation of transit attacks has left drivers feeling victimized and continuing to deal with significant violence onboard. Darcy Pederson, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 615, joins Evan to discuss these recent attacks.
It's Saskatchewan Mining Week and this year's theme is critical careers for Saskatchewan's critical minerals. This week marks an opportunity to continue raising public awareness of the importance of the mining industry in the province and its benefits. Pam Schwann, president of the Saskatchewan Mining Association (SMA), and Guy Hiltz…
Mosaic is coming to Regina once again this weekend. The annual cultural festival is set to run for three days and bring people around the globe without leaving the city. Regina City Councilor, John Findura, joins Evan to talk about what the festival will bring this year.
It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener! 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…
A child under the age of five just died of the measles in Ontario. Microbiologist Dr. Joseph Blondeau joins Evan to talk about the risk of that disease this year.
Cowessess First Nation just marked a major milestone, receiving the transfer Crown mineral rights to the First Nation under the Cowessess Treaty Land Entitlement Settlement Agreement. Chief of Cowessess First Nation, Erica Beaudin, joins Evan to discuss getting almost 4,000 acres of land through the settlement agreement.
Evan continues Open Lines for one more segment + Is there anything left for Shercom Industries in Saskatchewan? Now that the Saskatchewan tire recycling company has lost out on the last remaining contract in the province, president Shane Olson joins Evan to talk about what the company's next steps are…
The Moose Jaw Warriors played game five of their Memorial Cup playoff series against the London Knights last night. Canadian Press reporter, Abdulhamid Ibrahim, joins Evan after covering the game + The opening of Taco Bell in Regina has some city residents thrilled. Rider reporter, Britton Gray, is one of…
The Stanley Cup playoffs are getting closer to wrapping up and the final is approaching. In his new book, "My Day with the Cup: NHL Players Tell Their Stories about Hometown Celebrations with Hockey's Greatest Trophy" released earlier this month, author Jim Lang details the celebration and joy in the…
Saskatoon wedding DJ, Joe Muller, joins Evan as wedding season heats up in Saskatchewan to talk top dance floor songs, biggest flops, funniest stories and more! Then Evan opens the lines and asks...What was your music selection for walking down the aisle or your first dance?
A rare cell type in the airways of the lungs may lead to new treatments for cystic fibrosis. This research is being done at the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Julian Tam, assistant professor and researcher at the university, joins Evan to discuss what these findings could mean for patients in…
A new report from Mental Health Canada is sharing how inflation -- especially concern over housing and food security -- is affecting the mental health of people in Canada. Michael Cooper, vice president of development and strategic partnerships with Mental Health Research Canada, joins Evan to talk about how economic…
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) has launched a legal challenge against the CBC for not releasing details about their senior executive bonuses. CTF federal director, Franco Terrazzano, joins Evan to explain why CBC should be providing that information to the taxpayers that fund the public broadcaster + Evan opens the…
Last week, we found out that more than 9,000 members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada working for the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) have overwhelmingly voted in favour of taking job action during strike votes in April and May. Mark Weber, Public Service Alliance of Canada-Customs and Immigration…
A University of Saskatchewan professor has received the most prestigious national teaching award in Canada, the 3M National Teaching Fellowship, and is the first woman from the University of Saskatchewan to receive the award. Dr. Loleen Berdahl, executive director of the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School (JSGS) of Public Policy and…
27 May 2024 2PM
15 min
2120 – 2140
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