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 ...
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Southern, central Saskatchewan once again under extreme cold warnings
After a brief respite, Environment Canada has once again placed southern Saskatchewan under extreme cold warnings. "Even though the temperatures have increased a little bit with the cloud and snow, we...
Jan 17, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
Partner to appear in court in slaying of Quebec mother of six
MONTREAL - Quebec provincial police say a man in his 30s is expected to appear in court today in the killing of a mother of six early Thursday morning. The victim was identified by police as Jael...
Jan 17, 2020
First probable vaping-related illness reported in Newfoundland and Labrador
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Health officials in Newfoundland and Labrador have reported the province's first probable case of a lung illness related to vaping. The province's chief medical officer co...
Jan 17, 2020
First female NFL coach sees video-game appearance as another sign of progress
TORONTO - A computerized likeness of Jen Welter barks directions to players on the sidelines, then knocks one on the helmet before sending them back on the field. Welter recently became the first fema...
Jan 17, 2020
'Unprecedented' blizzard prompts state of emergency in St. John's, N.L.
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador's capital shut down on Friday as blizzard conditions descended on the city and residents prepared for an intense storm expected to last until Saturday...
Jan 17, 2020
Health authority provides update on influenza numbers
The number of cases of lab-confirmed influenza dropped during the second full week of 2020. According to the Saskatchewan Health Authority, there were 174 cases in the week of Jan. 11. That was down f...
Jan 17, 2020 Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Joseph Ho/980 CJME)
Show Segments
8:30 – During the ongoing labour dispute at Regina’s Co-op Refinery Complex, the locked-out Unifor members have resorted to erecting fencing around various Co-op facilities, blocking traff...
Jan 17, 2020
Student upset over getting kicked out of class for 'Virginity Rocks' hoodie
A student in Weyburn is disappointed he was kicked out of class for wearing clothing that he believes is spreading a positive message. Ostin Parisien is in Grade 10 at Weyburn Comprehensive School. He...
Jan 17, 2020 (Weyburn Comprehensive School/Google Maps)
Canada to give $25,000 to families of each Canadian who died on Flight PS752
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa will provide $25,000 to the families of each of the 57 Canadian citizens and 29 permanent residents who died when Iran shot down a Ukrainian passenge...
Jan 17, 2020
Plumbing and heating company stresses importance of furnace inspection during cold snaps
The cold weather in Regina this week has kept crews from Reliance Mackenzie Plumbing and Heating working around the clock. For residents who want to avoid making an emergency call, Darren MacDonald fr...
Jan 17, 2020 (Joseph Ho/980 CJME)
OPINION
Sarah Mills: The prime minister needs to live by his own bilingual rules
Sarah Mills says Mark Carney largely speaking French in his call to astronaut Jeremy Hansen breaks a standard he set whe...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 9
On Thursday's show, Evan welcomes a trio of teens to discuss banning social media for children and teenagers, discusses ...