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Last summer, when everyone was asked to evacuate, a handful of people stayed behind to protect the Wadin Bay community from devastating wildfires. Shaun Bergsveinson, FireSmart President for Wadin Bay, was one of those brave volunteers. He joins us now to share his experience and the importance of being prepared…

Is it time for Pierre Poilievre to step down? This question was posed in front of the Prime Minister, to which he said the question was unfair. But longtime Conservatives are coming forward, saying it is time. Dimitri Soudas, former Director of Communications to the Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper,…

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…

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…