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The Evan Bray Show

The Voice of Saskatchewan. Evan Bray discusses the latest stories about Saskatchewan with Saskatchewan listeners. Heard from 8:30am - 12:30pm on 650 CKOM & 980 CJME.
Hourly English Canada News Commentary
4,777 Episodes
100 – 120

The Business of Card Collecting

The Saskatchewan Card & Collector Experience brings together collectors, dealers and fans for a celebration of trading cards and collectibles. Carter Yelle and Justin Fetter, the owner/operators of the event, join us to talk about the growing interest in collecting and what people can expect at this year’s card show,…
16 Sep 2PM 13 min

100 Years of Prince Albert National Park

With the 100th anniversary of Prince Albert National Park coming up in 2027, a new book celebrates the history, landscape and wildlife of one of Saskatchewan’s most treasured places. Bill Waiser, historian and author of Saskatchewan's Playground: A Photographic Celebration of Prince Albert National Park, alongside photographers Bob Ferguson and…
16 Sep 1PM 16 min

Saskatchewan's Smartest Radio Listener: Brains, Bragging Rights and Prizes

You’re quick & clever! And for some weird reason you’ve carried the right answer in your head for years. Or maybe you just trust Uncle Google. It's time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener for Little Town Apparel -- your chance for fame and acclaim and to prove just how smart…
16 Sep 1PM 18 min

Saskatchewan NDP Have Questions About Ai Data Centre Expansion

Bell is dramatically expanding its planned AI data centre south of Regina, with the project now potentially reaching 1.2 gigawatts of capacity and more than $50 billion in capital investment. The Saskatchewan NDP has raised concerns about transparency, consultation, environmental impacts and what the project could ultimately cost taxpayers. Carla…
16 Sep 11AM 16 min

One Hour with Saskatchewan's Health Minister

Saskatchewan Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill joins Evan for a full hour of listener calls as the health system faces pressure on multiple fronts — from staffing shortages and looming CUPE job action to pharmacists expanding their scope of care. Evan takes a deep dive into the state of health care…
16 Sep 10AM 34 min

Saskatchewan Becomes Bell Ai Data Centre HQ

Yesterday, Bell announced a major new AI data centre investment in the Regina area, with plans for a central hub, meaning hundreds of permanent jobs. The announcement is being welcomed by Regina-Wascana MP Michael Kram, who joins us to talk about what the project could mean for Regina and Saskatchewan
15 Sep 2PM 10 min

Small-Town Stories, Lifelong Lessons

What happens when you take a lifetime of memories from the classroom, the playing field and the community and put them into a book? Danny Boyer, Moose Jaw educator, longtime coach and author of "Life on a Train with the Coach," joins Evan to talk about his book, his years…
15 Sep 1PM 15 min

Can Preserving The Past Build Saskatchewan's Future?

We often think about heritage as something Saskatchewan preserves from its past, but the people working in the sector argue it also has an important role to play in the province’s future. New research is making the economic case for heritage — from the jobs it supports and the visitors…
15 Sep 1PM 14 min

What Would Alberta Separation Actually Look Like?

Alberta is heading toward a referendum on separation next month, and there are plenty of questions about what leaving Canada would actually look like. Gary Mar, Canada West Foundation CEO, released a new report examining the economic, trade, constitutional and financial implications of Alberta separation. He joins the show to…
15 Sep 12PM 15 min

The Small Things That Protect Your Mental Health

Distinguished Professor Nick Titov, a clinical psychologist and digital mental health researcher at Macquarie University in Australia, joins Evan to explore a very practical question: are there small things we can do every day that actually help protect and improve our mental health? His research has identified five everyday behaviours…
15 Sep 12PM 16 min

Clearing The Path For Canada’s Energy Future

The federal government has made changes to Bill C-69, aimed at making it easier to move major energy projects through the approval process. This comes at a time when Canada needs to show its strength to investors at Carney's investment summit. Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural…
15 Sep 10AM 15 min

Should Regina charge for street hospital parking?

Regina is considering expanding paid on-street parking, including areas around the city’s two hospitals. The proposal is still in the early stages, but some city councillors are already pushing back. The city says the paid parking zones would help increase parking turnover. Do you think this is fair?
14 Sep 1PM 17 min

What's on the agenda when Parliament resumes?

We're one week away from Canadian MPs returning to the House of Commons in Ottawa, and there is no shortage of things to discuss with the ongoing trade war with the United States, the Liberal retreat in Banff, Canada's 100-year deal with Ukraine, potential changes to Bill C-69 and more…
14 Sep 12PM 16 min

Canada’s auto industry under pressure

The ongoing Canada-U.S. trade war continues to put pressure on Canada’s auto industry. Uncertainty is raising concerns about costs, jobs and the future of vehicle manufacturing in Canada. We’re joined by Brian Kingston, President and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association, to explain what the industry is facing.
14 Sep 12PM 13 min

The case for raising the GST

Does Canada need a major overhaul of its tax system? Evan's guest, Geoffrey Turner, adjunct professor and tax counsel-in-residence at the University of Toronto Law School, argues yes — and one of his proposals might surprise you: raise the GST.
14 Sep 11AM 14 min

Riders fall flat in the Banjo Bowl

The Roughriders couldn't go 2-0 against the Bombers, falling 19-6 in the Banjo Bowl. The game opened as a defensive battle, with only 13 points scored by halftime. Darrell Davis, Saskatchewan sportswriter and commentator, joins Evan to recap the game.
14 Sep 10AM 15 min
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