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.
Sniffing out bed bugs: Meet Regina’s four-legged detective
Bed bugs can be tough to find, but Max Amundson, owner/operator of Bedbug Thermal Ultimate Service (BTU), has a secret weapon. He works alongside Lacy, a specially trained detection dog who can sniff out bed bugs. We’ll talk about how Lacy works and why a dog’s nose can make all…
Wainwright in mourning: A community reels after tragedy
Shockwaves have been sent through Wainwright, Alberta, following a tragic fire that took place at the Canadian Forces base near the community on Saturday, claiming the lives of four and seriously hurting many more. Libby Gray, 650 CKOM reporter, joins us live from the small town to share how the…
Saskatchewan’s mandatory treatment plan: What’s taking so long?
Saskatchewan’s involuntary addictions treatment program has been delayed until early 2027 as the province continues developing regulations and putting together the committee that will determine who is placed into treatment. For an update on where we are, Evan is joined by Lori Carr, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions.
Danielle Smith’s referendum gamble
How risky is today's referendum vote for Alberta's premier Danielle Smith? Our next guest, Jen Gerson, co-founder of The Line and co-host of The Line podcast, says it wasn't just a risky choice; it was a dumb one too. She joins us to discuss the politics behind the referendum and…
From Brenda to Brooklyn: How naming trends have changed
You may have noticed that some names you just don't hear anymore - it's not your imagination. Canadian baby names have changed dramatically over the past century. Evan is joined by Neil Guppy, a UBC sociologist and professor who studies Canadian naming trends to explore what the names we give…
Open lines with Evan: Calls, questions and conversations
Open phones - Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
Alberta’s referendum day: What’s at stake?
Albertans head to the polls today to vote on a series of referendum questions, including issues that could have major implications for the province and its relationship with the rest of Canada. What do the questions mean, and what could the results lead to? Dwight Newman, a constitutional law professor…
The Wainwright fire: What we know so far
A deadly fire at CFB Wainwright, a military base in Alberta, has killed four military members and left dozens injured, with the cause still under investigation. Eileen Bell, radio news director for Corus Alberta, has been reporting on the ground and joins us with the latest on the tragedy, the…
Green & White Prognostications - Riders vs Montreal 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!
Who takes care of the people who feed us?
Harvest can be hard on farmers' health, from breathing in grain dust to dealing with injuries that often go unspoken. Dr. James Dosman, a pioneer in agricultural medicine at the University of Saskatchewan, joins us to discuss his new book, The Joy of Doing, and what decades of research have…
Be the big difference in a child’s life
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Regina & Area is looking for more volunteer mentors to support children on its waitlists and in partner schools. Evan is joined by Amy Mohr, Director of Development and Communications, to discuss the impact of mentoring, how to get involved, and the organization's upcoming BIG…
It’s Eatin’ Time: Belton Johnson’s deviled egg Texas Twinkies
What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for deviled egg Texas Twinkies.
Bugs ‘n Hugs: Saskatchewan's chance to call out or cheer on!
Bugs 'n Hugs - 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
Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
Would you want to know your medical future?
Would you want to know if you were likely to develop dementia later in life? American journalist and author Robert Kolker explores that question in his new book The Vanishing Family, which follows nine siblings who each faced a 50 per cent chance of inheriting a genetic form of dementia…
Canada’s political pressure cooker
Brian Lilley, political columnist for the Toronto Sun, joins us to break down the latest in Canadian Politics. With Prime Minister Mark Carney navigating trade tensions with the U.S., pipeline developments, questions around Alberta and Quebec separation movements and more, there's plenty to discuss.
Job or tasks you can do but would rather not
Evan recently painted a room in his home. Although the task was simple enough and he could do it, he would have rather paid someone else to do the job. What's a job you can do, but would rather pay someone else to do it?
Preparing for another winter of war in Ukraine
As Ukraine prepares for another winter of war, what does the country need most from Canadians, and how has humanitarian aid changed since Russia's invasion in 2022? Canada-Ukraine Foundation executive director Valeriy Kostyuk and donor relations manager Julia Stech join Evan in studio to discuss the growing need for reliable…
Sitting down with Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block
Evan sits down with Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block for her monthly mayoral check-in. Mayor Block takes your questions and gives us an update on the city's state of affairs.
Sitting down with Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski
Evan sits down with the Mayor of Regina, Chad Bachynski, for his monthly mayoral check-in. Mayor Bachynski takes Evan's and your questions and gives an update on the city's state of affairs.