Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
8:30 – Part of the massive truck convoy to Ottawa leaves Balgonie around 8 a.m. this morning. The cross-country convoy is headed to Ottawa to protest the federal vaccine order for truck drivers. Chris Fraser is a truck driver who works out of Lloydminster. He has been in the industry for about 30 years and he’s part of the convoy. Fraser joins Gormley live from the road with an update.
LIVE: Chris Fraser, truck driver and part of Freedom Convoy 2022
9:00 – The Hour of the Big Stories… Open Session
10:00 – Saskatchewan saw a record number of overdose deaths last year, with an estimated 464 people dying from drug overdoses in 2021. Addictions and Mental Health Minister Everett Hindley has called for a broad approach to help tackle the issue, and helped launch a new public awareness campaign this week. But what really needs to happen to reduce our climbing overdose rate? Hindley joins Gormley to share his thoughts on reducing overdose deaths in Saskatchewan.
LIVE: Everett Hindley, Saskatchewan minister of Mental Health and Addictions
11:00 – Could a four-day work week actually improve productivity? Dr. Tina Dacin, organization expert and professor at Smith School of Business, says a 4-day work week should be a consideration for some businesses in Canada. Dacin says a shorter work week would give businesses a competitive advantage in attracting and retaining talent, and she joins Gormley to tell us more about the benefits – and potential challenges – of the four-day work week. Do you think you’d be more productive working four days a week? Would your job allow for it? Call or text 1-877-332-8255 and let us know what YOU think!
LIVE: Dr. Tina Dacin, professor at Smith School of Business at Queen’s University
12:00 – Saskatchewan’s Ben Coakwell, who resides in Saskatoon, will be representing Team Canada at the Beijing Olympics next month, his third Olympic games. Coakwell will be serving as brakeman for the four-man men’s team, riding along with Justin Kripps, Cam Stones, and Ryan Sommer. Coakwell joins Gormley live from Germany to tell us about his upcoming trip to China and how he’s feeling in advance of the games.
LIVE: Ben Coakwell, representing Saskatchewan on Team Canada’s Olympic bobsleigh team
