Oct. 20 Show Segments

8:30 – Pfizer has asked Health Canada to approve its vaccine for use in children aged 5-11. But according to an Angus Reid survey, almost a quarter say they won’t vaccinate their children while half said they’ll do it immediately. Microbiologist Dr. Joseph Blondeau joins Gormley to explain why it’s important for everyone – even the less-vulnerable – to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

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 – Pandemic benefits including the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB), Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS), and the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) are set to expire Saturday. While many businesses have taken advantage of the benefits to keep their doors open, some – including Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce CEO Steve McLellan – have argued that the CRB has been partially responsible for a shortage of available labour. McLellan joins Gormley to explain what the end of pandemic benefits means for the business community in our province.

LIVE: Steve McLellan, CEO of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce

11:00 – It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener! Powered by Minhas Distillery, Winery & Brewery. Your chance for fame, acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you’ll win a $50 gift card from Minhas Distillery, Winery & Brewery, with locations in Regina and Saskatoon PLUS a “Smartest Radio Listener” t-shirt from our friends at Little Town Apparel.

11:15/30 – A new study from the U of S has found the performance of youth hockey players isn’t negatively affected by wearing a surgical mask during play. The study put kids through high-performance exercise routines with and without masks, and found no substantial impact on performance. The study’s authors say COVID can spread easily during hockey, which has been linked to community transmission. But should children need to wear masks while they’re on the ice? Call 1-877-332-8255 and let us know!

12:00 – After 30 years with SaskPower, including seven as President and CEO, Mike Marsh is retiring from his role with the crown power corporation. Marsh started with SaskPower as a plant engineer at Boundary Dam Power Station in Estevan in 1991, and has led SaskPower through a significant period of growth and increased investment into infrastructure including the grid modernization initiative and the transition towards emissions-free power generation. Marsh joins Gormley to tell us about his career and what’s next for him and for SaskPower.

LIVE: Mike Marsh, outgoing CEO of SaskPower