Murray Wood: Gas gains and gas pains
Governments are raking in higher resource revenues thanks to high oil prices. Murray Wood says if that's a justification...
8:30 – Canada and the U.S. are ramping up trade negotiations with just a week to go before the Aug. 19 tariff deadline. Trade officials are working hard to present U.S. President Donald Trump with a layout of a deal before then. But what’s on the bargaining table and what happens if a deal isn’t met? Ralph Goodale, member of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s council on Canada-U.S. Relations, joins Evan to explain.
Listener Question: How much should Canada be willing to give up to avoid tariffs?
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 – Birthday parties for kids have changed a LOT over the years, from a simple cake and presents; some parents are going all out with elaborate parties and themes. Some parents are even asking for a tip to cover the high costs. Where is this pressure coming from and what impact does it have on you and your kids? Jenn Dean, life, parenting and health coach and host of A Better Life with Jenn Dean, joins the show to talk about how to keep birthdays fun without breaking the bank.
LQ: Do you think parents should be asking for tips to host their children’s birthday party?
10:30 – Saskatoon is considering expanding the no-smoking buffer around doors, windows and air intakes from three metres to 10 metres — a move that might be good for lung health, but bad for business. It would make most of Riversdale and Broadway smoke-free. Riversdale BID Executive Director Randy Pshebylo joins Evan to explain why he thinks the city is trying to solve a problem that doesn’t exist.
LQ: Do you think the 10-meter no-smoking buffer in Saskatoon makes sense, or has the war on smoking gone too far?
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 – Saskatchewan International Raceway is celebrating 60 years of drag racing this year, marking six decades of fast cars, big crowds and plenty of Saskatchewan racing history. Joining us to talk about this major milestone and what’s in store for the future is Shawn “Skippy” Zezula, track manager at Saskatchewan International Raceway.
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Ralph Goodale, a member of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s council on Canada-U.S. Relations.
