The Evan Bray Show - Ryan Jacobson + Open Lines - November 21st, 2024

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Should snow tires be mandatory in Saskatchewan? That move was made back in 2009 in Quebec and reportedly, safety in that province has improved. Ryan Jacobson, CEO of the Saskatchewan Safety Council (SSC), joins Evan to discuss safe winter driving and a new course being offered by the SSC on winter driving + Open Lines...Well, should snow tires be mandatory? Do you use snow tires? Do we need to teach winter driving better? These are the questions on Evan's mind when the snow hits.
21 Nov 2024 10AM English Canada News Commentary

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