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Chef Kevin Monych from Saskatoon is heading to Ottawa to compete for gold at the 2026 Canadian Culinary Championship, after winning regional gold last November. He’ll go head-to-head with Canada’s top chefs, and today he joins Evan to share his experience and give us a taste of what it takes…

Late last week a Federal Court of Appeal upheld a lower court’s finding that the federal government’s use of the Emergencies Act during the 2022 “Freedom Convoy” protests was unreasonable and beyond its legal authority. To dig into the details of this ruling Evan is joined by Howard Sapers, Executive…

A Fraser Institute study estimates that about 105,529 Canadians travelled abroad in 2025 to pay for non-emergency medical care. The reasons include long wait times, lack of available resources or procedures at home, and a desire for quicker or more advanced care than they can access in Canada. To talk…

Saskatchewan officials are warning there may be limited participation in the federal firearms buyback program. In response, the province has put its own measures in place to ensure firearm owners receive fair market value and aren’t left absorbing costs tied to the federal plan—but what does that actually mean, and…

Today is Blue Monday, often called “the most depressing day of the year,” drawing attention to seasonal stress and mental health challenges. Dr. Kimberly Bitz, Knowledge Mobilization Lead at the Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT), joins us to discuss support for first responders and practical strategies…