Murray Wood: Paying for junk pretentiously passed off as public art
As people debate Saskatoon spending $300,000 on plastic rocks, Murray Wood notes that the great unwashed aren't really s...
8:30 – Saskatoon has decided to remove 25 downtown benches, citing concerns of safety and sanitation. Critics say this doesn’t address the underlying problems of homelessness, and it simply pushes vulnerable people elsewhere. Shawna Nelson, Executive Director of the Downtown Saskatoon Business Improvement District, joins Evan to discuss what she’d like to see going forward.
Listener Question: Do you think removing the benches was the right decision? Why or why not?
9:00 – A new class action lawsuit is challenging the federal government’s firearm buyback program, arguing Saskatchewan gun owners aren’t being offered fair compensation for prohibited firearms. Rod Giltaca, CEO of Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights and Robert Freberg, former Saskatchewan firearms commissioner, join the show to explain why they’re backing this lawsuit and what it could mean for gun owners across the province.
LQ: Do you think the firearm buyback program will improve public safety?
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 – Brian Zinchuk, editor/owner of PipelineOnline, is here to discuss the latest oil and gas news in the province and take your calls and questions! Call 1-877-332-8255.
10:30 – Flip-flops are a summer staple for many Canadians, but are they doing more harm than good? While they’re convenient and easy to slip on, foot experts say wearing them too often can contribute to pain. Tim Iannone, owner of Iannones Footwear in Regina and a Canadian Certified Pedorthist, joins the show to share his tips on keeping your feet happy this summer.
LQ: What is your go-to summer shoe?
11:00 – You’re quick & clever! And for some weird reason you’ve carried the right answer in your head for years. Or maybe you just trust Uncle Google. It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener for Little Town Apparel — your chance for fame and acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you’ll win prizes too! Call 1-877-332-8255 to play!
11:30 – For many people, crossing the street is something they don’t think twice about—but what if the timer runs out before you’re halfway across? Zachary De Francesco, a member of Strong Towns YXE and an advocate for pedestrians, says this is something pedestrians in Saskatoon’s downtown core are dealing with. He says the short crossing times are causing unnecessary stress and safety risks. He joins Evan to discuss what improvements he’d like to see.
LQ: Should pedestrian safety come before keeping traffic moving?
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Shawna Nelson, Executive Director of the Downtown Saskatoon Business Improvement District.
