Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list inclu...
WITH GUEST HOST BRENT LOUCKS
8:30 – Over the weekend, major news broke when the U.S. attacked nuclear sites in Iran. Iran is threatening consequences for the U.S. entering this conflict and has said it has a right to respond to the attacks by the U.S. What does all of this mean for Canada and our bordered ally? Jon Allen, former Canadian ambassador to Israel and senior fellow with the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto, joins guest host, Brent Loucks, to explain.
Listener Question: Should the U.S. have become involved in this conflict with Iran?
9:00 – How is the hospitality industry doing in the gear-up to summer in Saskatchewan? Brent Loucks checks in with Jim Bence, CEO of Hospitality Saskatchewan, to get the summer travel forecast for the province and review the activity in the hospitality sector.
LQ: Have you worked in the hospitality industry? Share your best stories with Brent Loucks!
9:30 – We’re right at the precipice of summer holidays. National Parks are welcoming Canadians for free this summer. With U.S. tariffs still in play, are you planning more staycations or in-country travel for your vacation this year? Call Brent Loucks to chat at 1-877-332-8255!
10:00 – It seems that moose are becoming more common within the limits of the city of Saskatoon, thanks to a newly published research paper out of the University of Saskatchewan. Ryan Brook, professor and graduate chair in the department of animal and poultry science with the University of Saskatchewan College of Agriculture and Bioresources, joins Brent Loucks to explain the findings and why this could be problematic.
10:30 – A nearly 100-year-old mystery was just uncovered deep in a lake in Banff National Park. A 1928 Chevrolet National was found 55 meters below the surface by a group of divers. Alan Keller, Calgary diver, joins Brent Loucks to share the exciting adventure and some history on the mystery car with Saskatchewan plates and its owner.
LQ: What has your biggest historical find been? Have you ever stumbled upon a treasure?
10:45 – Saskatchewan saw some wild storms last week, including two tornadoes confirmed by Environment Canada. Brent Loucks welcomes Ricky Forbes, professional storm chaser, to the show to talk about his work chasing storms and the upcoming storm season in Saskatchewan.
LQ: Did you take any great storm photos last week or over the weekend? Text them to 1-877-332-8255 to share!
11:00 – As we watch wildfires rage on across the country and in our communities, an Indigenous-owned company based in Red Deer is hoping to offer some help. Jason Sansregret, CEO of CJS Industrial, joins Brent Loucks to chat about the company’s latest wildfire protection unit called RUFUS and how it works.
LQ: Should governments and industries be investing more in prevention tools like RUFUS?
11:30 – We turn our eyes to the sky with associate professor of astronomy with the University of Regina, Samantha Lawler! She joins Brent Loucks to discuss the news beyond our world and galaxy.
LQ: What’s the coolest thing you’ve seen in the sky?
12:00 – A new report by the Competition Bureau is recommending fewer restrictions for foreign ownership of domestic airlines in Canada. Brent Loucks chats with Stephen Maybury, CEO of the Saskatoon Airport, to hear his thoughts on this and to catch up on travel trends for the summer months.
LQ: Do you prefer to fly or drive if you take a summer vacation?
