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 – Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his commitment to tariffs against Canada, sounding both serious and imminent. What will this mean for Canada and is there any hope of avoiding these trade penalties? Evan chats with Brian Lilley, political columnist for the Toronto Sun, to hear his thoughts.
Listener Question: Does the threat of these tariffs by Donald Trump make you concerned?
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 – What will the housing market look like heading into 2025? Evan welcomes James Bailes, Saskatoon RE/MAX Canada broker, to share details on the company’s 2025 Housing Market Outlook Report, just released on Tuesday.
LQ: What would you want in a new home?
10:00 – CAA Saskatchewan has come out with its top 10 unsafe driving behaviours, just in time for winter weather to hit the province. Christine Niemczyk, director of corporate affairs and public relations with CAA Saskatchewan, joins Evan to talk about safe travel (especially in the winter).
LQ: What are your driving bugs that you hate to see on the road?
10:30 – What bugs you the most on the road? What’s your winter driving close call? Call Evan with your most common broken rules of the road that drive you crazy at 1-877-332-8255.
11:00 – You’re quick & clever! And for some weird reason you’ve carried the right answer in your head for years. Or maybe you just trust Uncle Google. It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener for Little Town Apparel — your chance for fame and acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you’ll win prizes too! Call 1-877-332-8255 to play!
11:30 – Canadian award-winning musicians, Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy are performing in Saskatoon today, along with their growing family, sharing the joy of the Christmas season through their music. They join Evan ahead of tonight’s performance.
12:00 – An associate professor from the University of Saskatchewan is receiving a prestigious award for his work in finding a way to salvage and use waste from canola after oil is extracted. Dr. Bishnu Acharya, an associate professor in the U of S’s College of Engineering, joins Evan to discuss his award-winning work.
