The Evan Bray Show - Ian Yeate - February 16th, 2024

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The Regina Symphony Orchestra just received $200,000 in one-time emergency funding from the Government of Saskatchewan. Board chair Ian Yeates joins Evan to discuss why that funding is needed, how people can support the musical arts and what they have coming up during their season.
16 Feb 2024 1PM English Canada News Commentary

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