Murray Wood: Western separation talk borders on the absurd
Western separation isn't new, as Murray Wood reminds us. From fringe parties in the 1980s to bizarre border ideas today,...
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Government dismisses NDP call for higher fines for violations of health orders
The Saskatchewan NDP wants to send a message to anti-mask protesters, but the provincial government is dismissing the attempt. On the weekend, NDP Justice Critic Nicole Sarauer tried to amend The Emer...
May 04, 2021 NDP MLA for Regina Douglas Park, Nicole Sarauer. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
NDP releases report citing worker harassment at Parkside Extendicare
The COVID-19 outbreak at the Parkside Extendicare long-term care home in Regina was one of the worst in the province, and the NDP now has a document that raises more questions about what happened ther...
Apr 28, 2021 Parkside Extendicare care home in Regina. (Logan Stein/980 CJME file photo)
Opposition leaders criticize federal budget over pharmacare, old age security
OTTAWA - Federal opposition leaders are criticizing the Liberal government's first budget in two years for omitting pharmacare and failing to provide a bigger boost to old age security or provincial h...
Apr 20, 2021
NDP Leader Ryan Meili says budget misses opportunities
The Saskatchewan NDP described the provincial government's budget as one that fails to meet the multiple challenges facing the province, calling it "uninspiring" and "ordinary." "Saskatchewan people h...
Apr 06, 2021 NDP Leader Ryan Meili. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
NDP Leader Ryan Meili calls for more green jobs and initiatives
There should be more emphasis on reducing greenhouse gases and creating more “green” jobs in Saskatchewan, according to NDP Leader Ryan Meili. Standing in front of an electrical substation...
Apr 01, 2021
NDP unveils priorities for jobs ahead of Sask. budget
Thousands of people have lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Saskatchewan NDP thinks the provincial government should be making jobs and workers a priority in the upcoming budget. NDP...
Mar 31, 2021 NDP MLA Aleana Young in front of the legislative building on March 17, 2021. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Federal NDP calls on government to eliminate for-profit long-term care
The federal New Democrats are seeking the support of the House of Commons in calling on the government to eliminate for-profit long-term care. The NDP is tabling a motion Monday that calls on the gove...
Mar 22, 2021 THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
‘Urgent action’: NDP calls for COVID rapid testing to be deployed to schools immediately
With a COVID-19 variant spreading in Regina, the Saskatchewan NDP is calling for rapid testing to be deployed to schools immediately. About three weeks ago, Premier Scott Moe got in front of the provi...
Mar 18, 2021 Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck. (Britton Gray/980 CJME file photo)
Campaign pledge shrouded in uncertainty for Moe government
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he is uncertain when the province will be able to overcome the $2-billion deficit he had pledged to get rid of by 2024. Moe spoke about the four-year fiscal outlook...
Mar 13, 2021 Premier Scott Moe. (Logan Stein/980 CJME file photo)
NDP calls for ‘serious action’ to be taken by province in response to overdose crisis
On a busy 20th Street in Saskatoon on Tuesday, NDP Leader Ryan Meili outlined a list of calls towards the provincial government, all centred around the overdose crisis in the province. Meili was joine...
Mar 09, 2021
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, July 18
Evan checks in with Premier Scott Moe. Then it's open phones, Bugs 'n Hugs, Eatin' Time, and Green & White Progs. We...