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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Barriers along deadly stretch of Circle Drive deemed 'unnecessary' by 2016 review
A deadly crash on Circle Drive has again raised concerns over the need for barriers on a stretch of the Saskatoon freeway. A 34-year-old man died in hospital Thursday after his car was involved in a h...
Feb 23, 2017
2nd Saskatoon restaurant shuts down in wake of Bonanza fire
Another Saskatoon restaurant is reeling after a fire destroyed the Bonanza Steakhouse on 8th Street earlier this week. H&M Dumpling House is located in the same building as Bonanza. Its front entr...
Feb 23, 2017
Saskatchewan Rush aim to score big with newborns
Babies born in the next couple of years are getting a little present from the Saskatchewan Rush. Every little one born in Saskatoon on a Rush game day the rest of the 2017 season will get a free toddl...
Feb 23, 2017
'We're hurt, we're angry, we're upset:' Family learns drunk driver transferred to healing lodge
The woman who pleaded guilty to killing the Van De Vorst family while driving drunk is no longer behind bars. Lou Van De Vorst told 650 CKOM Thursday that Catherine McKay was moved from prison to a he...
Feb 23, 2017
Taco Bell fans rejoice as chain returns to Saskatoon
Taco Bell is coming back to Saskatoon. A cryptic social media post from Taco Bell Canada Wednesday afternoon indicated a Saskatoon location will open at 8th Street and Arlington Avenue this spring. "M...
Feb 23, 2017
Wray Morrison: Faster ball the answer for modern game
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred has got the players' association's blessing to remove the four outside pitches for intentional walks. The pitcher will signal and the batter will become ...
Feb 23, 2017
SodaStream recalls bottles over explosion risk
SodaStream has issued a recall for certain types of bottles used in its home soda and seltzer-making machines. The company reported there is a manufacturing defect in its one-litre, dishwasher-safe bo...
Feb 23, 2017
Saskatoon police report theft of Saudi currency
Saskatoon police are reporting a unique theft. Police issued a media release late Wednesday afternoon saying that someone made off with a large amount of Saudi Arabian money following a break-in. They...
Feb 23, 2017
U of S astronomer reacts to NASA planet discovery
NASA's recent discovery of seven planets orbiting the same star could help the University of Saskatchewan. The school's astronomy department has been engaged in a project trying to find exo-moons -- m...
Feb 23, 2017
Man dies following Circle Drive crash
A 34-year-old old man has died after a collision on Circle Drive. Emergency crews were dispatched to Circle Drive East near Attridge Drive during rush hour Wednesday. They found a heavily damaged blue...
Feb 23, 2017
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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 ...