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.
Candy corn is delicious and raking leaves is pointless: Unpopular fall opinions
Fall is one of those seasons people seem to have very strong feelings about. Some people love everything about it — the changing leaves, the cozy sweaters, the pumpkin spice everything. But what if you think pumpkin spice is overrated? Maybe you can't stand Halloween, or you think fall is…
Falling school funding and test scores: Are Saskatchewan students being left behind?
A new Fraser Institute report finds that inflation-adjusted spending per public school student in Saskatchewan has declined over the past decade, even as enrolment has grown. Paige MacPherson, Senior Fellow in Education Policy at the Fraser Institute, joins Evan to discuss the findings and weigh in on Saskatchewan's latest student…
Saskatchewan's drug problem is showing up in the sewer
New wastewater data is giving police and communities another look at the level of drug use across Saskatchewan. The testing found particularly high levels of methamphetamine and cocaine in Prince Albert. Patrick Nogier, Prince Albert Chief of Police and President of the Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police, joins the…
From flax straw to cat litter: Saskatchewan innovation goes national
Regina-based Prairie Clean Enterprises is turning agricultural waste into products like cat litter, animal bedding and fuel pellets, manufactured at its facility in Weyburn. They have deals with huge companies like Co-op and Walmart. Prairie Clean Energy CEO Mark Cooper joins Evan to talk about taking this Saskatchewan innovation to…
Open lines with Evan: Calls, questions and conversations
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
Beyond Avenue K: Chief Mark Arcand on the roots of Indigenous homelessness
The Avenue K encampment in Saskatoon has been dismantled, but the larger issue of homelessness remains. With Indigenous people making up more than 80 per cent of Saskatoon's unhoused population, Tribal Chief Mark Arcand joins Evan to discuss why Indigenous people are so disproportionately affected, how First Nations support members…
Pay the landlord, not the tenant? NDP pushes changes to income assistance
Saskatoon's homeless encampment is no more, and the NDP are demanding the province take action to help those left with nowhere to go. It's proposing to reverse changes to income support which would see utilities and rent paid directly to landlords and providers. April ChiefCalf, Saskatchewan NDP's housing critic and…
Green & White Prognostications – Riders vs. Alouettes
Tally up the score, tell us who wins and the real winner could be you! It’s time for Green & White Prognostications presented by Paladin Canada. Pick the game winner and the closest combined score, and you could win a $100 Co-op gift card from Sherwood Co-op!
It’s Eatin’ Time: Belton Johnson’s Smoked Pork Burnt Belly Ends
What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for smoked pork belly burnt ends.
Bugs ‘n Hugs: Saskatchewan's chance to call out or cheer on!
Every Friday, we open the phone lines and give you a chance to call out or commend anyone you think deserves it. Call 1-877-332-8255 and join the conversation!
Open lines with Evan: Calls, questions and conversations
With the Thanksgiving long weekend upon us, you might have a little extra time to settle in and binge-watch some television. The New York Times recently released its list of the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century, and we're bringing in Brett Buster and Craig Silliphant, two of…
Breaking Bad to Schitt's Creek: Ranking the best TV shows of the century
With the Thanksgiving long weekend upon us, you might have a little extra time to settle in and binge-watch some television. The New York Times recently released its list of the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century, and we're bringing in Brett Buster and Craig Silliphant, two of…
What's next for MAID in Canada? Senator Pamela Wallin weighs in
Just days after Senator Pamela Wallin stood in the Senate calling on the federal government to allow advance requests for medical assistance in dying, Ottawa announced plans to move forward on the issue. The Saskatchewan senator joins Evan to discuss what the change could mean, as well as the government’s…
Talk To The Experts: Fall Pests
Fall brings cooler temperatures, but it doesn't necessarily mean the pests go away. From wasps and mosquitoes hanging around longer than expected to garter snakes, mice looking for a warm place to hide and bats finding their way into homes, there are plenty of unwanted visitors this time of year…
Is The Ai Bubble About To Burst?
John Rapley, author and contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail, argues that the massive spending and borrowing fueling the AI boom is unsustainable — and the bubble will burst well before artificial super-intelligence gets anywhere close to threatening humanity. He joins Evan to explain why soaring debt and questionable…
The Hidden Fire Risk In Your Junk Drawer
Lithium-ion batteries are part of our everyday lives, powering everything from our phones and laptops to e-bikes, scooters and vapes. But when these batteries are improperly disposed of, they can become a serious fire hazard. Jon McQuaid, vice president of marketing, communications and innovation for Call2Recycle Canada, joins Evan to…
Open Lines with Evan: Calls, Questions and Conversations
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today
How The 764 Network Is Targeting Young People Online
An 18-year-old from Yorkton is the latest Canadian to face terrorism-related charges in connection with the 764 Network, an online extremist network that targets young people through gaming, social media and messaging platforms. Luc Cousineau, a faculty member at Dalhousie University who studies far-right extremism and online communities, joins Evan…
Why so many Saskatchewan kids are struggling to read
Literacy is a major concern in Saskatchewan, and with literacy screening underway in Saskatchewan schools, more families will soon have a clearer picture of where their children may need additional support. Camilla Trottier, Instructional Leader at Roadways Literacy Academy Saskatoon, joins the show to talk about the work the academy…
Who’s really on the front lines of homelessness?
Encampments have been making headlines in Saskatoon, and while we might think of homelessness and encampments largely as a police or social services issue, firefighters are increasingly on the front lines of the response. Bryce Stoliker, Research Associate at the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science and Justice Studies at the…