Rent reduced for Riders, early budget items approved by Regina Council
7h ago
Council retroactively slashed $1.33 million in rent owed by the Roughriders.
8:30 –Yesterday the Canadian government announced they were dropping the requirement for domestic and outbound international travellers to be vaccinated, starting on June 20th. Although these measures will be dropped, re-entry and masking requirements will remain the same. This includes the use of the ArriveCAN app, testing, and proof of vaccination. What does this mean for those who are planning an out-of-country trip this summer? Dr. Laurie Trautman, the Director of the Border Policy Research Institute at Western Washington University joins us to explain what this means for summer travel.
LIVE: Dr. Laurie Trautman, Director of the Border Policy Research Institute at Western Washington University.
9:00 – James Bogusz, President and CEO of Regina Airport Authority joins us with a comment on the new lifting of vaccine mandates that was announced by the government of Canada yesterday. Additionally, Bogusz will let us know what Saskatchewan can expect when it comes to traveling by air this summer.
LIVE: James Bogusz, President and CEO, Regina Airport Authority.
9:15– The Hour of the Big Stories… Open Session
10:00 – Bill S-7 is a cabinet bill that explains the legal grounds to search travellers cell phones and laptops if there is a “reasonable and general concern.” Senator Paula Simons published an article with TheLine.ca where she said “I have a ‘reasonable general concern’ that some travellers could be targeted for phone and computer searches based on their political views.” Senator Simons joins Gormley to discuss the effects Bill S-7 would have on travelers, as well as the ethical concerns that have been arising.
LIVE: Senator Paula Simons
11:00 – It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener! It’s your chance for fame, acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you’ll win your exclusive Smartest Radio Listener t-shirt thanks to Little Town Apparel available ONLY to Saskatchewan Smartest Radio Listener winners, PLUS a $50 gift certificate to Crossmount.
12:00- The Sunflower Network is a group of volunteers who came together to help others in Ukraine. They are currently working together to help Ukrainian refugees settle safely into Saskatchewan and Alberta. Steve Halabura joins us with an update on what the Sunflower Network is doing.
LIVE: Steve Halabura, volunteer with the Sunflower Network.