Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
8:30 – A Palestine flag raising was scheduled to happen today at City Hall in Regina, the first time this has happened in the city. The event, however, was abruptly called off by Regina mayor, Sandra Masters, on Thursday afternoon. Evan is joined by Valerie Zink, a member with Palestine Solidarity in Regina, to reflect on the cancellation.
Listener Question: Do you agree with the cancellation of the flag raising ceremony?
9:00 – Open phones – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
9:30 – Saskatchewan schools and who can use which bathroom in them continues to be an issue on the minds of Saskatchewan people and politicians. Now that the votes have been cast in Saskatchewan’s municipal and provincial elections, what will happen with this issue? Dallas Verity, a concerned parent and passionate advocate for gender-diverse children, personal support worker in Saskatchewan and former co-host of the Shipwreck Over Safety podcast, joins Evan to share his perspective.
LQ: Should Saskatchewan schools be allowing students to use the bathroom they identify with or limit them to the bathroom for their biological sex?
10:00 – Bugs ‘n Hugs – Every Friday we open the phone lines and give you a chance to call out or commend anyone you think deserves it. Call 1-877-332-8255 and join the conversation!
11:00 – What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson – powered by the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for TACO PASTA SHELLS.
11:15 – Evan revisits his interview with Jamie Nye, host of The Green Zone, ahead of this weekend’s Grey Cup game in Vancouver.
11:30 – People from across Canada are currently making their way to Toronto, Ont. with tickets clutched to see Taylor Swift’s Eras tour. The first of two weekends in the city was last night, and Evan welcomes Saskatchewan attendee, Liz Nguyen, who saw the opening Canadian performance.
12:00 – After a historic second Hardy Cup win for the Regina Rams last weekend, the teams first since 2000, Rams head coach Mark McConky joins Evan to talk about the win and look ahead to this weekend’s game against Laval in pursuit of the Vanier Cup.
