Sarah Mills: Prime minister should be fixing economic issues rather than offering relief
Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled billions in strategic funding to get Canada's economy moving in new directions. ...
8:30 – News Media Canada, a lobbying group that describes itself as Canada’s “most precious guardian” of free speech is proposing new measures from the Department of Canadian Heritage, which would censor critics who use legal but hurtful words against the media, claiming the industry is under threat from “unregulated and unchecked social media.” Tom Korski with Blacklock’s Reporter broke the story, and he joins Gormley to share the details and discuss the changes to the online landscape being planned by the newly-re-elected Liberal government.
LIVE: Tom Korski, managing editor for Blacklock’s Reporter
9:00 – The Hour of the Big Stories… Open Session
10:00 – With the release of Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig the Liberal government now faces some tough decisions when it comes to Beijing. One of those being whether or not Huawei should participate in Canada’s 5G wireless network. University of British Columbia professor and expert on China and Asia, Paul Evans, joins Gormley to discuss the immediate issues that need to be addressed.
LIVE: Paul Evans, professor of public policy and global affairs at the University of British Columbia
11:00 – It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener! Powered by Minhas Distillery, Winery & Brewery. Your chance for fame, acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you’ll win a $50 gift card from Minhas Distillery, Winery & Brewery, with locations in Regina and Saskatoon PLUS a “Smartest Radio Listener” t-shirt from our friends at Little Town Apparel.
11:30 – The leaves are changing and there’s a crisp breeze in the air. Yes, autumn is upon us once again, marking the end of summer and the countdown to the dreary winter months. But while some find fall a depressing season that marks the end of summertime fun and the start of the pains of winter, others can’t get enough of the fall months and come close to overdosing on pumpkin spice lattes every October. Which camp do you “fall” into? Call or text 1-877-332-8255 and let us know the reasons you love – or hate – fall.
12:00 – Harold Sokyrka of Saskatoon is officially the longest-surviving heart transplant patient. He has been given the Guinness World Records’ title. He was verified on May 28 of this year for living 34 years and 359 days after receiving his transplant. Sokyrka joins Gormley to tell us more about the record and what it means to him and to share his thoughts on the province having to suspend the Organ Donation Program because of COVID.
LIVE: Harold Sokyrka, Guinness World Records Longest surviving heart transplant patient
