Murray Wood: Signs of spring appearing in Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
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Regina city council passes motion to ban use of plastic bags
The future of Regina will not include plastic bags. City council voted unanimously to ban them during its meeting Wednesday, with a bylaw to be presented for approval. However, it's not going to take ...
May 29, 2020 (Plastic Bag Ban-NL/Facebook)
Aquatic invasive species discovered at Saskatchewan border
Saskatchewan conservation officers have made their first discovery this year of an aquatic invasive species while inspecting a boat that was being transported across the Canada-United States border. I...
May 29, 2020 (Ministry of Environment/Submitted)
Show Segments
8:30 - John shares his thoughts on the riots in Minneapolis, which began when a white police officer knelt on the neck of George Floyd, a black man, causing his death. The riots have gone on for more ...
May 29, 2020
Ontario based “Northern Tornadoes Project” calling on citizen scientists to report tornadoes this summer
If you’re a weather watcher who takes an active interest in capturing severe weather events like tornadoes on video, the Ontario based Northern Tornado Project (NTP) wants to hear from you. Base...
May 28, 2020
Sask. company develops bio-decontamination unit using ozone to help battle COVID-19
Once the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many businesses had to shut down or find new ways use their products. That was no different for Ground Effects Environmental. The Regina-based business uses ozone to ki...
May 28, 2020
Police say death of man found in burning vehicle not criminal in nature
The Regina Police Service says the death of a man found in a burning vehicle early Wednesday is not considered suspicious at this time. In a release, police said there isn't anything to suggest the de...
May 28, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
Two new COVID-19 cases, nine more recoveries; Sask. extends state of emergency
Despite another day with a low number of new COVID-19 cases, the Government of Saskatchewan on Thursday extended the provincial state of emergency for another two weeks. "While new case numbers remain...
May 28, 2020 Premier Scott Moe and Dr. Saqib Shahab. (980 CJME file photo)
Seeding slightly ahead of five-year average thanks to good weather
Favourable weather is helping out Saskatchewan farmers, as seeding is 80 per cent complete this week. That’s up from 51 per cent last week, and slightly above the five-year average of 78 per cen...
May 28, 2020
City of Regina kicks off construction season for 2020
The City of Regina has $79.5 million worth of construction to do this season. Improvements will be made to roads as well as water and wastewater infrastructure, putting people to work at a much-needed...
May 28, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
New helium purification facility to be built in southwest Sask.
The largest helium purification operation in Canada is set to be built in Saskatchewan. In a media release Thursday, the provincial government announced the facility is to be built near Battle Creek i...
May 28, 2020 (North American Helium/Facebook)
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Cancelled ferries on west coast put the short Saskatchewan commutes into perspective
Using the ferry system is a great way to enjoy BC from the water, but Sarah Mills says recent issues have had a big impa...
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TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 7
On Tuesday's show, Evan marks Green Shirt Day , talks youth crime and justice on the Round Table of Justice and anticipa...