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.
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China has imposed a 76 per cent tariff on Canadian canola seed on top of the 100% duties already hitting canola oil and meal since March. Last week, Premier Scott Moe met with Chinese officials who oversee the agency responsible for the tariffs. The Saskatchewan NDP has been critical of…
Almost 70 people died in 2024 alone due to rail-related incidents. In honour of Rail Safety Week, Evan welcomes Brad Bidulka, constable with the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Police Service (CPKC PS) and Operation Lifesaver chairperson for Saskatchewan, to speak more to the importance of rail safety in Saskatchewan.
AI companions are a new form of technology with a lot of heavy implications, according to Brian McQuinn, University of Regina associate professor and co-director for the Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Data and Conflict. Evan welcomes him to the show to discuss these companions, the latest in artificial intelligence and…
Cryptocurrency is a term we're hearing more and more, but do we really understand what it means? Dr. Enchuan Shao, associate professor in economics at the University of Saskatchewan, joins Evan to answer his questions and those from listeners about the basics of crypto, how it works in our world…
As students settle down into a new school year, Evan welcomes Manitoba public high school teacher and vice principal, education policy researcher and senior fellow with the Fraser Institute, Michael Zwaagstra, to discuss his recent research into provincial education funding and university student behaviour.
You’re quick & clever! And for some weird reason you’ve carried the right answer in your head for years. Or maybe you just trust Uncle Google. It's time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener for Little Town Apparel -- your chance for fame and acclaim and to prove just how smart…
Everyone loves a good glass of beer on a hot day. Despite those hot days possibly being behind us now this year, it doesn't mean a good brewed beverage is any less popular! Evan welcomes Shawn Moen, CEO of 9Mile Legacy Brewing Co. and 1st Vice Chair of Saskatchewan Chamber…
Last week, a Saskatchewan judge granted bail to Romana Didulo — the self-proclaimed “Queen of Canada.” She must live under 24-hour house arrest in Regina, stay at least 50 km from Richmound, and is back in court today. Evan speaks with Rachel Browne, investigative journalist and producer, developing a new…
A researcher at the University of Saskatchewan and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization, known as VIDO, is getting recognized for this hard work! Dr. Arinjay Banerjee, University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) researcher, joins Evan to talk about his recent recognition and what's next…
A fashion red carpet is being rolled out in Saskatoon next week. Dominic Bellissimo, a Canadian clothing designer, is bringing his outerwear experience to the Bridge City, where clients can take part in a rare hands-on experience, typically only seen in major fashion hubs. He joins Evan to share details…
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) has released an updated guide to protesting, a move it says is necessitated by the growing number of protests each year. With students back in class, Shakir Rahim, CCLA director of Criminal Justice, joins Evan to discuss the importance of knowing your protest rights.
Back to school looks a little different today for kids than it maybe did for you. Beyond language and math, children are also looking into new skills that will support their futures, like hands-on coding, robotics and 3D printing. Shaun Nanan, co-founder of Nanan STEM Academy, joins Evan to talk…
What will the weather hold? If you're a farmer in Saskatchewan, you might be opening up your latest edition of The Farmer's Almanac for the answers, like your father and grandfather might have. Tim Goodwin, senior editor for The Old Farmer's Almanac, joins Evan to discuss the historic publication and…
An audit by Indigenous Services of Canada is asking that The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) explain $34,251,566 in expenses. Executive leadership of the group was presented with the findings of the audit late last week. Nigel Maxwell, paNOW reporter, joins Evan to explain what we know about this…
16 Sep 10AM
13 min
380 – 400
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