The Evan Bray Show

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Tech journalist Carmi Levy joins Tamara to talk through all the big tech stories of the day.

Food insecurity continues to affect families across Saskatchewan, including children who may not always have reliable access to nutritious food. One Saskatoon organization is working to address that issue while also rescuing good food that might otherwise go to waste. Angie Cullingworth, Co-Founder and President of the FoodBridge Alliance, joins Tamara to discuss the group's upcoming fundraiser and how people can get involved.

What time is it? It's Eatin' Time! with Belton Johnson - powered by the Saskatchewan Cattle Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for chuck roast.

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!

Chicken has long been seen as an affordable source of protein, but that may no longer feel true when you're looking at the price tag at the grocery store. As the cost of meat continues to rise, more Canadians are turning to chicken—but increased demand could also be putting pressure on prices. Mike von Massow, a food economics professor at the University of Guelph, joins Tamara to explain why chicken is so expensive right now and if consumers could see relief anytime soon.

The little boy with autism who went missing in Calgary earlier this month was recently found dead. The tragedy has sparked conversations about how we keep vulnerable children and people in our community safe. Alex Scott, Family Programs Director with the Autism Services of Saskatoon, joins Tamara to discuss what services are in place here in the province and if more support is needed.

Six of Marineland's remaining beluga whales have been airlifted from the shuttered Niagara Falls attraction to new homes at U.S. aquariums — the first wave of an unprecedented rescue of 30 belugas the park says it can no longer afford to care for. Tamara speaks with Canadian Press reporter Liam Casey about how the move went down, what happens to the rest of the whales, and what Marineland's closure says about the future of animal attractions in Canada.

WestJet passengers are facing uncertainty as the airline deals with the possibility of a flight attendant strike. With the likelihood of a strike on the horizon, do you know your rights as a passenger? Gábor Lukács, founder and president of the Air Passenger Rights advocacy group, joins guest host Tamara Cherry to discuss what you need to know if you're travelling with WestJet soon.

Open phones - Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.

We're well into summer, but there's still a LOT of time to get behind the grill to cook up some delicious food! Belton Johnson, former Grey Cup Champion and BBQ expert, joins Evan to share his tips and tricks for becoming the hottest grill master on the 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.

The Globe Theatre says it needed financial support to continue operating. The theatre has asked the City of Regina for a one-time grant, arguing the funding would provide a critical lifeline as it works to stabilize its finances after costly renovations. Oz Weaver, Executive Director of the Globe Theatre, joins us to discuss the request, the challenges facing the organization and what's next for the theatre.

It's been 20 years since Canadian Armed Forces members were redeployed to Afghanistan as part of Task Force Orion. This weekend, veterans, their families and community members will come together at Regina Beach for Patricia's Howl, a three-day event honouring their service and remembering the 19 Canadians who lost their lives during the deployment. Jim Sinclair, retired corporal with the Royal Regina Rifles and deployed to Afghanistan in 2006, and Willy MacDonald, retired master warrant officer, recipient of the Star of Military Valour who was deployed to Afghanistan in 2006, join the show to talk about this special event and how you can get involved.

Saskatoon's Downtown Event and Entertainment District continues to generate plenty of debate, and now the province is pushing Ottawa to help fund the project. Ken Wood, former CEO of SaskPlace and the Credit Union Centre, is critical of the project. As someone with decades of experience running a major event facility, he joins us to share his concerns.

Canada leased more firefighting aircraft this year—but what if the real problem isn't the number of planes, it's how quickly they can be deployed? As another devastating wildfire season continues, we'll ask McGill University aviation management lecturer John Gradek whether Canada's wildfire strategy is built to respond fast enough.

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Both the Regina and Saskatoon exhibitions kick off this week! You might remember the fair under a different name, but what's YOUR favourite memory from the iconic summer festival? What do you miss about the past fairs? Call, text or send us a voice memo at 1-877-332-8255 to join the conversation.

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.

Open phones - Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.

A high-risk sex offender has been released into Regina, prompting a public safety alert from the Regina Police Service, but is this alert enough? What other safeguards are put in place to protect community members? Michael Weger, Minister of Community Safety, joins the show to discuss the government's response and what residents need to know.

A rural Saskatchewan teacher has spent the past decade building his own homegrown superhero universe, and now his daughters are joining the adventure with comic books of their own. Evan meets Jeff Burton, Writer/Creator of Auroraman, to hear how one family's passion project has grown into a Saskatchewan comic book legacy.

Small modular reactors could play a major role in Saskatchewan's energy future, but they'll require thousands of skilled workers to build, operate and maintain them. Evan is joined by Erik Henningsmoen, Senior Research & Policy Analyst with the Information and Communications Technology Council, to discuss why Saskatchewan's nuclear future depends on building that workforce now.

A new analysis questions whether Saskatchewan is getting a fair return from one of its major potash mines, suggesting K+S paid only a fraction of the value of the resource it extracted in 2025. We'll dig into how potash royalties work—and whether taxpayers are getting the deal they should. Erin Weir, Consulting Economist and Former MP for Regina–Lewvan joins the show.

Evan catches up with Saskatoon's Chief of Police, Cam McBride, to talk local crime statistics, how the city is doing in 2026 and what information people in Saskatchewan should be aware of.

Open phones – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.

Saskatchewan is seeing a troubling surge in deadly crashes, with RCMP reporting highway fatalities have more than doubled compared to this time last year. To help us understand what's behind the increase—and what drivers can do to make Saskatchewan roads safer—Evan is joined by Superintendent Grant St. Germaine, Officer in Charge of Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services.

Finding a family doctor in Saskatchewan could soon become easier, with the province considering a centralized patient registry to match residents with available primary-care providers. We'll look at how the system would work, whether it can reduce the frustration many patients face, and if it's enough to improve access. Evan speaks with Dr. Darcie McGonigle, family doctor and president of the Saskatchewan College of Family Physicians.

Therapy dogs play a special role in people's lives, providing support and companionship. But we often focus on the benefits the animals provide to humans and not the other way around. Dr. Colleen Dell, a professor in the Department of Sociology at USask and the lead of the PAWSitive Connections Lab, joins the show to explain the work behind her research, which examines the complex relationships between humans and animals, including the well-being of therapy and service dogs.

After a few months without an incident, Saskatoon's number of days without an overpass hit is back down to zero. In the early afternoon on Friday, the 51st Street overpass was hit by a grain bin being transported southbound. CKOM report Mia Holowaychuk joins Evan.

Now might be a good time for homebuyers in Regina. According to data from Wahi, a digital real estate platform, Regina housing prices have come to a halt. Chris Guérette, Saskatchewan Realtors Association CEO, joins Evan to discuss why this might be happening and what this means for Regina's real estate market and beyond.

If youth unemployment is still relatively high, why are so many businesses struggling to hire? A new CFIB report argues the problem isn't a shortage of workers—it's a mismatch between the jobs available and the jobs young Canadians are willing to take. Evan is joined by Molly MacCormack, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, policy analyst.

Open phones - Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.

Sheri Ebert, Host of The Sheri & Woody Show on Regina's Jack 94.5 and Saskatoon's Rock 102 joins the show to talk about Post Malone's Edmonton concert, which was cut short after a severe thunderstorm damaged the stage and forced thousands of fans to take shelter.

As Canada continues to deal with trade tensions and tariff threats from the United States, there has been growing discussion about whether Canada should use its energy exports as leverage. Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa, joins the show to share why she thinks cutting off oil exports to the U.S. to punish Donald Trump would do more damage than good to Canada.

PTSD can affect anyone, but for veterans, first responders and public safety personnel, the trauma can be especially difficult to carry, and often goes unseen. Chad Kennedy, a Canadian Armed Forces Veteran, retired Alberta Highway Patrol sheriff, and founder and president of Sea to Sea for PTSD, joins Evan to talk about his cross-Canada campaign, set out to reduce the stigma of PTSD and honour those who have passed away.

Every summer, hundreds of kids pack their bags and head off to summer camp. But one camp in particular is helping kids who share something deeply personal: a congenital or acquired heart condition. Matthew Chapelski, CHAMPS Program Coordinator and Kendall Hickson, 16-year-old CHAMPS camper, join Evan to chat about the importance of the camp and what it means to kids.

What time is it? It's Eatin' Time! with Belton Johnson - powered by the Saskatchewan Cattle Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for grilled burgers.

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!

Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.

A California restaurant owner is making headlines after taking a strong stand against what he calls unacceptable behaviour from children in his restaurant. You You Xue, owner of a California Chinese restaurant, Chez Xue, introduced a new policy, including fines for parents whose children damage property at his restaurant. He joins us now to share what happened and how customers are reacting.

We continue to keep a close eye on our neighbours down south, following Trump's announcement on Monday that he would impose 50 per cent tariffs on many Canadian goods. Warren Kaeding, Saskatchewan Minister of Trade and Exports, joins Evan to explain what this means for the province and how we plan to respond.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders' response to the crash that killed Jayden Dalke and Bhishma Rajyaguru has sparked a broader conversation about crisis communications. When tragedy strikes and facts are still emerging, how do organizations decide what to say, when to say it, and how much information to share? To delve into this, Evan is joined by Carey Hyndman, owner of Your Voice Consulting.

We've heard of satellites in orbit, but what about a giant space mirror meant to create "sunlight on demand?" While this might sound interesting, astronomers are raising serious concerns about what it could mean for the night sky and scientific research. Samantha Lawler, associate professor of astronomy at the University of Regina, joins the show to explain what this project is and why she's concerned.

Air conditioning is something a lot of people use during the summer to keep cool. But John Rapley, author and contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail, argues that our reliance on AC could actually come with some unexpected consequences for our health and the environment. He joins Evan now to share his thoughts.

Doctors from coast to coast are calling for Canada's premiers to move quickly on existing solutions to address the country's growing health-care challenges. Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi, Canadian Medical Association (CMA) President and a dermatologist from St. John's, NL, joins Evan to discuss what doctors are facing in the health-care system and what they think needs to change.

Saskatchewan MLAs are among the highest-paid politicians in North America, according to a new report from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Gage Haubrich, CTF Prairie Director, joins Evan to talk about the findings in the report and whether politicians are being paid too much.

Today, Evan is live from Ag in Motion, broadcasting from the Federated Co-op Limited booth. Joining him is Matt Conacher, Director, Ag Solutions, Federated Co-operatives, to talk about the services Co-op offers in helping Saskatchewan producers make decisions in the field—from seeding to harvest and beyond.

On Monday, President Donald Trump imposed even more tariffs on Canada, claiming we are treating American goods and companies unfairly. This has given the Premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney a LOT to talk about at the Premiers' meeting in PEI this week. Now Carney has to respond, but how will he? Brian Lilley, political columnist for the Toronto Sun, joins Evan to bring us up to speed.

Wildfire smoke is once again rolling into Saskatchewan, raising concerns about air quality and serving as a not-so-friendly reminder that close to 1,000 wildfires are burning across the country right now, including 56 active fires in Saskatchewan. Kyle Brittain, severe weather journalist, joins the show to explain the intricacies of the wildfire season and if Canada is doing enough to prevent these disasters.

Agriculture continues to face several big questions right now, from trade uncertainty, potential tariffs, the future of ag research in the province and challenging weather conditions. Shaun Haney, founder and CEO of RealAgriculture, joins the show to break this all down and share what producers are facing.