Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot, and who's not. This week's list in...
WITH GUEST HOST TAMARA CHERRY
8:30 – With the news that Stellantis Jeep Compass production is now moving out of Ontario to Illinois, where does this leave Canada? Are we at an economic disadvantage and potentially staring down the barrel of losing more business? Jason Childs, University of Regina professor of economics, joins Tamara Cherry to discuss what this could mean for our economy and jobs.
Listener Question: Do you think Saskatchewan’s economy is doing well?
9:00 – Yesterday, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new plan to combat crime and strengthen public safety in Canada. The announcement includes changes to reform the bail system and provide funding to hire more RCMP officers. Brian Sauvé, president of the National Police Federation (NPF), joins Tamara Cherry to discuss what these changes mean for police officers on the frontlines.
LQ: Do you think Mark Carney’s bail reform and crime crackdown plans are enough to keep Canadians safe?
9:30 – Saskatchewan continues to lead the country with high rates of intimate partner violence, but the government is hoping to address these rates through a series of targeted investments. Minister Alana Ross, Saskatchewan Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, joins Tamara Cherry to talk about the province’s investments and what they mean for communities across the province.
LQ: Do you think the province is doing enough to lower its high rates of domestic violence?
10:00 – Bugs ‘n Hugs – Every Friday, we open the phone lines and give you a chance to call out or commend anyone you think deserves it. Call 1-877-332-8255 and join the conversation!
11:00 – What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson – powered by the Saskatchewan Cattle Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Tamara Cherry with his recipe for REVERSE SEARING TOMAHAWK STEAK.
11:15 – Safety often relies on more than just local police; it can take an effort of the entire community. That’s where Doug Fehr, chairman of Battlefords Citizens on Patrol and the Saskatchewan Citizens on Patrol Association, steps in. He joins Tamara Cherry ahead of the 1st annual AGM training seminar and conference in Saskatoon and what people can expect to learn.
LQ: Would you want a Citizens on Patrol group for your neighbourhood?
11:30 – When a hobby turns into a passion, it can lead to exciting opportunities. This rings true for Katie Gannon, Regina Symphony Orchestra violinist and new owner of the Regina Climbing Centre, who is now exploring the world of owning a business. She joins Tamara Cherry to talk about her work-life balance and what’s next for the Regina Climbing Centre.
LQ: What is your dream job? Are you doing it right now?
12:00 – Tally up the score, tell us who wins and get entered to win! It’s time for Green & White Prognostications presented by Canada West Harvest Centre. Pick the game winner and the closest combined score and you could be entered to win an end-of-season grand prize cash jackpot!
