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.
Three Strikes & You’re Out: Fair or Not in Health Care?
We just heard about a Saskatoon clinic that is now charging patients for missed appointments. After three no-shows, patients can even be dropped from the practice. We want to hear from you. Is this fair — or does it go too far? Does it help people show up, or punish…
Empty Appointments, Real Consequences for Patient Care
Lakeside Medical Clinic in Saskatoon has introduced a three-strikes policy for missed appointments, including escalating fees and the possibility of being dropped as a patient. Policies like this are not uncommon but are they fair? Dr. Jason Hosain, a family doctor who studies appointment no-shows, says while doctors’ time is…
Saskatoon Check-In: What Will Make Downtown Safer?
Saskatoon is continuing to grapple with concerns around downtown safety, including rising public anxiety about crime, disorder, and visible social challenges in the core. To talk about how the city is addressing safety, homelessness, and revitalizing downtown Evan is joined by Jeff Jorgenson, City Manager at the City of Saskatoon.
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.
Local Voices, Big Issues: Inside the SUMA Talks
The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) Convention and Tradeshow just wrapped up in Regina. It's the perfect opportunity for local leaders and community members to connect, share ideas, set priorities and question those in power, like the Premier, about their villages, towns and cities. Randy Goulden, president of the Saskatchewan…
Ottawa Watch: Key Developments This Week
There are no shortages of stories coming from Parliament Hill this week. Following the Liberal majority, the gas tax cut and questions about the stability of the Conservative Party, we have a lot to talk about. To break this all down, Evan is joined by Tom Korski, managing editor for…
Hockey Has No Age: 80+ Year Old Players Honoured in Hall of Fame
A hockey league in Saskatchewan is proving that the love of the game can last a lifetime. The Saskatoon 60+ Hockey League is hosting the Canadian 80+ Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony, where over 30 players will be honoured. Ken Crump, Saskatoon 60+ Hockey League president, Garry Peters, former…
Autism Awareness Month: Turning Talk into Action
April is Autism Awareness Month, and Autism Services of Saskatoon has a full lineup of events throughout April. We’ll also talk about the challenges individuals and families still face in this province, navigating life with an autism diagnosis. Evan is joined by Julian Tomlinson, CEO of Autism Services of Saskatoon…
Saskatchewan's Smartest Radio Listener: brains, bragging rights and prizes
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…
AI Is Coming: Will Saskatchewan Seize It?
Artificial Intelligence Saskatchewan is hosting the first-ever SASK AI EXPO on April 27, bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and businesses to explore how AI is being used today and where it’s headed. With a data centre already planned for the province, the question now is what else AI could mean…
Budget Cuts, Big Questions: What’s at Stake for Schools and Early Childhood Care?
We're continuing our discussion on childcare and education today. Matt Love, Critic for Education, caucus chair and a member of the Board of Internal Economy, joins us to discuss the proposed donation to full-time Kindergarten, if the government decides to match, the new daycare agreement and his concerns about cuts…
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Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
Liberal Majority: No More Bargaining to Survive
With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus fully on governing, from trade talks to major domestic files. In simple terms, we’re now about to see his Liberal agenda in full, no holds barred. To talk about what…
Crash Course: Preventing Overpass Collisions Before They Happen
After a string of overpasses were hit last month in Saskatchewan, municipalities and the province are looking at a big price tag to fix them. Vince Hardy, CEO & Solutions Architect of ConX Wireless, has a system that could have prevented it. He joins the show to talk about the…
Majority Momentum: What’s Next for the Liberals?
It's been a busy few days for the Liberal Party, following the Liberal convention and last night's three byelections. Doug Richardson, former Saskatchewan lawyer, former prime minister's Chief of Staff in Ottawa and Liberal supporter, joins the show to recap the convention and lay out what a majority government would…
The Invisible Illness: One Man’s Fight for a Diagnosis
It took over 30 years, but Kris Kinar, a Saskatoon-based construction worker living with EPP, is finally starting to get answers for his rare condition called erythropoietic protoporphyria, which causes intense pain from sun exposure. He met Dr. Amy Yeung, Physician at Massachusetts General Hospital, living with EPP, through a…
Farming the Future: The Rise of Ag Drones
Drones are rapidly becoming “flying tractors” in agriculture, with uses ranging from spraying crops and spreading fertilizer to monitoring livestock and mapping fields. To talk about drones and ag, we are joined by Markus Weber, President of the Canadian Agricultural Drone Association and Owner of LandView Drones.
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.
The Road to Majority: How the Liberals Got Here
With the by-elections now decided, Mark Carney’s Liberals have secured a majority in the House of Commons, completing an unprecedented shift from minority to majority, powered by floor crossings and wins in Liberal strongholds. Joining Evan is Stephanie Taylor, National Post politics reporter.
Airplane Etiquette - What Rule Would You Like to Implement on Airplanes?
On April Fools' Day, WestJet joked about putting a barefoot ban in place--but for many, this wasn't a joke; it was something they supported! What rule would you implement on airplanes? Would you require headphones for all audio? Enforced boarding zones? Having kid-free flights? Call us at 1-877-332-8255 to join…