Murray Wood: Friday's hot or not from superheroes to kickoff
Murray Wood runs down what's hot and what's not this Friday, from 3D Superman punches to Saskatchewan's record-setting s...
8:30 – School may be out for the summer, but as we near the end of July, holidays are already half over and students are just one month away from back-to-school! When Saskatchewan teachers went on strike last year, a lot was up in the air, like extracurricular activities, sporting events and even graduation. Some even argue that kids lost precious learning time in the classroom. Michael Zwaagstra, a Manitoba public high school teacher, education policy researcher and senior fellow with the Fraser Institute, believes there’s a better way for teachers to get what they want. He joins Evan to share why he believes strikes should be banned and teachers should use binding arbitration.
Listener Question: Do you think teachers should not be allowed to strike when school is in session?
9:00 – We’ve just learned the verdict of the Hockey Canada trial this morning. Andrew Hitchcock, criminal lawyer with Pfefferle Law in Saskatoon, joins Evan to discuss the trial outcome.
LQ: Do you agree with the Hockey Canada trial verdict? Why or why not?
9:30 – 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 – Canada has seen major growth in immigration trends. According to a new report, recent immigration levels have more than doubled when compared to the first 15 years of the 2000s. Jock Finlayson, senior fellow at the Fraser Institute and co-author of the report, Canada’s Changing Immigration Patterns, 2000-2024, joins Evan to discuss the report’s findings and how the federal government’s recently announced cap will still see historically high numbers.
LQ: Do you think these high immigration levels are sustainable long term? Or are we setting ourselves up for bigger issues down the road?
10:30 – Is this spike in immigration over the past decade or so a bad thing? Call Evan with your thoughts at 1-877-332-8255.
11:00 – An event is hoping to “tee off” the futures of Indigenous Youth. Cadmus Delorme, Founding Partner & Chair with OneHoop, joins Evan to chat about its inaugural fundraising golf tournament. It’s raising funds for scholarships that will help youth pursue education and make community connections.
LQ: Do you think we’re doing enough to support Indigenous youth in education and career development?
11:30 – STARS plays a vital role across the country saving lives. But have you ever heard the story of someone who was a patient of the service? Brian Sinclair, owner of The Shake Shop in Regina, was saved by STARS back in May. He’s joined by Melissa Pawlust, founder of the STARS Over the Lake Foundation, to chat with Evan about the importance of STARS and an upcoming fundraiser.
12:00 – After the death of iconic English singer-songwriter, Ozzy Osborne, this week, Evan welcomes Canadian record producer and audio engineer, Kevin Churko, to talk about working with the Prince of Darkness.
LIVE: Kevin Churko, Canadian record producer and audio engineer.
12:15 – Evan revisits his conversation with Andrew Hitchcock, criminal lawyer with Pfefferle Law in Saskatoon.
