July 13 Show Segments

8:30 – The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms is apologizing after hiring a private investigator to follow the Manitoba judge that is overseeing the court challenge of COVID-19 restrictions in the province. Court of Queen’s Bench Chief Justice Glenn Joyal says he realized he was being followed by a vehicle after leaving court last week. Richard Cloutier is the co-host of the News on 680 CJOB Winnipeg and he has been following this story and he joins Gormley to discuss the latest.

LIVE: Richard Cloutier, co-host of the News on 680 CJOB.

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

10:00 – Crops Extension Specialist with the Ministry of Agriculture, Shannon Friesen joins John to talk crop conditions in the province, including drought, hail, and which areas of the province are seeing better looking crops than others.

LIVE: Shannon Friesen, Crops Extension Specialist.

11:00 – Mosquito populations are booming in Regina, and other parts of the province, with populations estimated to be as much as 50 times higher than last year. The winged pests are perhaps the most annoying creatures in the animal kingdom, and are also known for spreading disease. Do you have a mosquito story, a tip that keeps mosquitoes at bay when you’re camping or out in the yard, or a secret method for treating bites? Call 1-877-332-8255 and let us know how you keep yourself, your pets, and your kids from getting covered in bug bites during the summer months!

12:00 – Retired Veterinarian Dr. Barry Heath has written an illustrated children’s book about service dogs. He hopes the book, ‘Odyssey and Shammy Go to School’ will be used in schools throughout Canada and the U.S., so everyone who meets a person with a service dog understands the valuable role the service dog plays in its human’s life. Dr. Heath joins Gormley to tell us about his new book.

LIVE: Dr. Barry Heath, retired veterinarian and author of ‘Odyssey and Shammy Go to School.’