The Evan Bray Show - Corey Tocher - May 7th, 2024

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Have paper straws been a mistake? A Saskatchewan Member of Parliament says they are and has introduced Bill C-380 to try and throw them out. MP for Saskatoon-University, Corey Tocher, joins Evan to share why paper straws suck, more than just their inability to withstand liquid.
7 May 2024 12PM English South Africa News Commentary

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