Show Segments

Gormley, Monday, June 14, 2021

8:30 – When you get your second dose of the COVID vaccine, should you worry about which manufacturer it comes from? Microbiologist Dr. Joseph Blondeau joins Gormley to share the latest research into the potential benefits and drawbacks of mixing two different doses or getting two identical shots.

LIVE: Dr. Joseph Blondeau, Clinical Microbiologist and Head of Clinical Microbiology at RUH and U of S.

9:00 – The Hour of the Big Stories… Open Session

10:00 – The CFL could announce details of the 2021 season today, as the league’s board of governors votes on the amended deal that could allow a return to play in August of 2021. But the league could be in trouble even if they can scrape together a shortened 2021 campaign, due to financial issues and concerning COVID rates in some parts of the country. Rob Vanstone, sports editor and columnist for the Regina Leader-Post, joins Gormley to share his thoughts on what a 2021 CFL season could – and should – look like.

LIVE: Rob Vanstone, Regina Leader-Post sports editor and columnist, covering the Riders since 1996, author of “100 Things Roughrider Fans Should Know & Do Before they Die”

10:45 – There are more than 4,000 charities active around Saskatchewan, and we’re embarking on a new project to feature some of the great people doing great work in this province during a brand-new segment we like to call “The Best of Saskatchewan.” In this week’s feature, we’ll catch up with Rick Langlais, founder and executive director of Hands On Outreach & Development Centre Inc. Since 1992, Hands On has been service the physical and emotional needs of Saskatoon’s inner city youths by providing a safe environment, healthy meals, clothing, activities and entertainment.

LIVE: Rick Langlais, founder/exec. director of Hands On Outreach & Development Centre Inc.

11:00 – If you’re feeling nostalgic these days, you’ve got some treats to look forward to: Much Music is making a comeback on TikTok, new episodes of ‘Kids in the Hall’ are being produced, and Kevin Smith is bringing back the classic ‘He Man and the Masters of the Universe’ cartoon. What’s something from your childhood that you’d like to see make a comeback? Tech producer Brando wants to see the return of arcades and frozen yogurt. Producer Taylor says it’s time for a new season of ‘Reading Rainbow’ with LeVar Burton, and he wants Rollerblades to make a comeback. Call 1-877-332-8255 and let us know what part of your childhood you want to bring back!

12:00 – Hutterite communities in Saskatchewan are working with health professionals to address vaccine hesitancy. Our province’s Hutterite communities were hit very hard by the early waves of COVID-19, and while their case numbers have been reportedly low since then, the Hutterian Safety Council says some community members feel they don’t need the vaccine if they’ve already had COVID, or have other concerns about vaccination. Britton Gray has been covering the story for 980 CJME, and he joins Gormley to share what he’s learned.

LIVE: Britton Gray, 980 CJME Reporter.