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8:30 – Yesterday, Saskatchewan leaders met in the Battlefords to send a letter to Canada’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General. They’re asking for bail reform. Mia Holowaychuk, 650 CKOM reporter, was there and joins Evan to explain what the letter calls for and why leaders want to see change.
Listener Question: Do you agree with Saskatchewan leaders that the province needs bail reform?
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.
10:00 – After a concerning review of Regina’s hospital culture, Jeremy Cockrill, Saskatchewan Minister of Health, joins Evan to give us the latest update on health care in Saskatchewan.
LQ: Do you think Regina’s hospitals display a culture of bullying, incivility and disengagement among doctors? Share your hospital experiences with Evan.
10:30 – Public service workers keep our communities running, and it’s often a thankless job. To provide us with the latest on what these essential workers are dealing with on the frontline is Tracey Sauer, president of the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union. She joins Evan to chat about how workers are coping, what the union is calling for and how it’s calling out the government in a recent tobacco lawsuit settlement.
LQ: Where do you think the $700 million tobacco settlement money would have the biggest impact—healthcare, cancer services, or somewhere else?
11:00 – Evan sits down with Mayor of Regina, Chad Bachynski, for his monthly mayoral panel check-in. Mayor Bachynski takes Evan’s and your questions and give an update on Regina’s state of affairs.
LQ: Call in with your questions for Mayor Chad Bachynski at 1-877-332-8255.
11:30 – Finding a safe space to call home can be life-changing, especially for someone battling with addiction. Recovery doesn’t end when treatment does, and for many, the hardest part is staying sober. Mark Soloway, executive director of Oxford House Saskatchewan, joins Evan to explain what services the non-profit provides and how it helps people live independently through affordable housing and all-around supports.
LQ: Do you think more services like the Oxford House should be available in the province?
12:00 – We turn our eyes to the sky with associate professor of astronomy with the University of Regina, Samantha Lawler! She joins Evan to discuss the news beyond our world and galaxy.
