Neck guard sales jump after Sask. hockey player slashed by skate
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More adult players are now investing in the protective equipment.
8:30 – Spring is just around the corner! As the warm up begins we check in with David Phillips, Senior Climatologist with Environment Canada, for a sneak peek at his spring forecast.
9:00 – If you get busted carrying around bear spray in public, it’s going to cost you. The provincial government has created regulations to restrict the possession of bear spray in public urban spaces and prohibit altering bear spray in order to hide or disguise it. Anyone charged under the new regulations could face fines of up to $100,000. Justice Minister and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre joins Evan.
9:30 – Snow covered sidewalks seem like an inconvenience to many of us, but they pose serious safety risks for people living with visual impairments. The Canadian National Institute for the Blind says snow removal is an accessibility issue, a mobility issue, and a human rights issue. Christall Beaudry, the CNIB’s Vice President of Western Canada, joins Evan.
10:00 – Workplace safety is exceptionally important, especially in situations that have complex and potentially dangerous equipment and jobs – like on a farm or other agricultural operation. Robin Anderson with the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association joins Evan to discuss Canadian Agricultural Safety week and the importance of staying safe in these operations.
10:30 – After hearing about the importance of farm safety, Evan wants to hear from the farmers and producers of the province! What the biggest farm safety issues you have faced? What do you think some of the most pressing safety concerns are in your industry? Voice your thoughts at 1-877-332-8255!
11:00 – Film Rescue International operates out of Saskatchewan but sends completed, developed film projects our around the country – and the world. Heather Harkins works for the company and joins Evan to talk about this cool business with Saskatchewan roots.
11:30 – March is National Reading Month! Sheryl Harrow-Yurach, Executive Director of Foundations Learning & Skills Saskatchewan (formerly READ Saskatoon), joins Evan to discuss the importance of literacy and to share some tips to help instill a love of reading in your family members.
12:00 – We revisit Evan’s conversation with Environment Canada’s David Phillips