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Sarah Mills says governments can wrap messages behind neat slogans, as we saw in this year's federal budget. But when yo...
8:30 – There’s plenty to unpack in Canadian politics as we look ahead to the final weeks of 2026. From the recently tabled federal budget and Canada’s response to the U.S. midterm elections to six upcoming federal by-elections. What are the biggest challenges facing Ottawa, and what should Canadians be watching as the year winds down? Tom Korski, managing editor of Blacklock’s Reporter, joins us to break it all down.
Listener Question: What is the one thing you think the federal government needs to get right before the end of the year?
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 – Nursing shortages, overcrowded hospital units and concerns about pay are putting Saskatchewan’s health-care system under pressure. The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses says we’re losing ground when it comes to attracting and keeping nurses. What needs to change, and is the government listening? SUN president Bryce Boynton joins us ahead of a rally at the Legislature tomorrow.
LQ: Should Saskatchewan nurses be paid more to stay competitive with neighbouring provinces?
10:30 – Evan sits down with the Mayor of Regina, Chad Bachynski, for his monthly mayoral check-in. Mayor Bachynski takes Evan’s and your questions and gives an update on the city’s state of affairs.
LQ: Call in with your questions for Mayor Chad Bachynski at 1-877-332-8255.
11:00 – We just heard from Regina’s mayor about the city losing a handful of playgrounds if it adopts a new plan that focuses on upgrades and accessibility. Is that a good way to save money and improve what’s left, or should every neighbourhood have a playground?
11:30 – November golf? In Saskatchewan? Some courses are back open thanks to our unusually mild weather! But is this just a warm-weather blip, or a sign of what’s ahead? Barrie Bonsal, a climate specialist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, joins us to explain El Niño’s role and preview what Saskatchewan’s winter could look like.
LQ: What have you recently enjoyed thanks to the abnormally warm weather?
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Tom Korski, managing editor for Blacklock’s Reporter.
