The Evan Bray Show - Bugs N Hugs - January 2nd, 2026

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The Regina mosque has resumed broadcasting its call to prayer, this time including an English translation, after previously pausing the practice following threats made against the congregation. While many see the broadcast as an expression of religious freedom, others argue it infringes on their own rights. Dwight Newman, constitutional law…

Recent incidents across Canada have raised concerns about the safety of places of worship. In Saskatchewan alone, a synagogue in Saskatoon was targeted during prayer, a Regina mosque faced threats after broadcasting its call to prayer and a Ukrainian Orthodox church in Regina was recently vandalized. Dr. Barbara Perry, professor…

The Canadian Armed Forces has been working to rebuild its ranks after years of recruitment challenges, especially with growing global instability putting renewed pressure on our defence capabilities. Lieutenant-Colonel Kevin Barry, Commanding Officer, Royal Regina Rifles, joins Evan to discuss the state of military recruitment.