Murray Wood: The public has a right to know details when someone is killed by police
Imagine living in a country where police shoot and kill someone, then don't tell the public who it was. Well, that's wha...
8:30 – The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has decided that a challenge to the Saskatchewan Government’s controversial pronoun policy will be allowed to go forward. What does this mean for the province, students, parents and teachers this could affect and how might next steps play out? Evan speaks with constitutional law professor at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Law and Canada research chair in rights, communities and constitutional law, Dwight Newman.
Listener Question: Do you agree that the challenge to this pronoun policy should be allowed to go forward?
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 – Evan catches up with Saskatoon’s Acting Chief of Police, Dale Solie, to talk local crime statistics, how the city is doing in 2025 and what information people in Saskatchewan should be aware of.
LQ: Do you have a question for Acting Chief Dale Solie? Call in at 1-877-332-8255.
10:30 – Canada’s military is facing growing pressures not only at home but abroad. But is Canada’s military really ready if a disaster struck? General Rick Hillier, former Canadian Chief of the Defence Staff, joins Evan to share his thoughts on what it takes to maintain a strong defence and where Canada should prioritize its military spending.
LQ: Do you feel confident in Canada’s ability to defend itself if a major threat came our way?
11:00 – How should Canada rearm itself to overcome its aging infrastructure and need for new equipment and recruits? Call Evan to discuss at 1-877-332-8255.
11:30 – From a small town to international stages, one man from Indian Head is sharing his musical story with the world. Richard Cochrane, musician and owner of The Gallery Coffee House in Indian Head, joins Evan to chat about his musical past and how he curated a space for artists to express themselves in the small town.
LQ: How important is it to have a space for artists to express themselves, especially in a small town?
12:00 – Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe speaks live from his Saskatoon cabinet office.
