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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
4,104 Episodes
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NDP's new leader Avi Lewis goes one-on-one with Saskatchewan

Avi Lewis, the newly elected federal NDP leader, is touring Saskatchewan this week with 11 stops over five days, including Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, and several First Nations. One of those stops brings him live into the studio today on The Evan Bray Show.
15 May 10AM 17 min

Storytelling through dance: Indigenous youth celebrate culture and community

Over 100 Indigenous youth are gathering in Toronto for a celebration of art, music and dance, including local talent from Saskatchewan. Rebecca Strong, Prince Albert singer and Canada's Got Talent winner and Candace Scott-Moore, artistic director for the Outside Looking In’s 19th Annual Showcase, join the show to talk about…
14 May 2PM 17 min

Looksmaxxing, masculinity & the internet’s influence on boys

It's Sexual Violence Awareness Month and a Saskatchewan-wide campaign called Choose To See is taking aim at online trends like looksmaxxing and the Manosphere. The campaign argues that harmful online content is shaping how young men see themselves — and others — and open conversation is key to preventing gender-based…
14 May 2PM 18 min

A lifeline for survivors: Saskatchewan opens first women’s legal clinic

Saskatchewan’s first women’s legal clinic has opened, offering no-cost, trauma-informed legal support for women and gender-diverse survivors of intimate partner violence. This fills a need for those who don’t qualify for legal aid but can’t afford private lawyers. To talk about this resource, Evan speaks with Violeta Dima, Managing Lawyer,…
14 May 1PM 16 min

Priced out? Saskatchewan’s housing market hits another record

Saskatchewan’s housing market continues to hit new highs, with back-to-back months of record price increases raising concerns about affordability across the province. Tyler Hudy, VP of Public Affairs and Communications for the Saskatchewan REALTORS® Association, joins the show to talk about what's driving this increase, what it means for homebuyers…
14 May 12PM 18 min

Canada’s electric future: Breaking down the new national strategy

Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled details for his National Electricity Strategy, which includes doubling our country's energy grid. Stephanie Taylor, National Post politics reporter, has been following this announcement closely and joins us just after the announcement to share the details.
14 May 11AM 18 min

Fueling the future: Saskatchewan’s mining boom explained

Saskatchewan’s mining sector is on a historic tear — record sales, soaring uranium prices, and global demand putting the province squarely in the spotlight. Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association (SIMSA) is now working to help that momentum spill into the nuclear space — all while navigating tariffs and international…
14 May 10AM 16 min

Fatal bear attack in northern Saskatchewan: How rare is it?

A 27-year-old man has died following a bear encounter near a remote airstrip about 78 km northeast of Points North Landing or about 700 kilometres northeast of Saskatoon. This is only the fourth known fatal bear attack in our province’s history. Wildlife officers and the RCMP are working to determine…
13 May 1PM 15 min

Are Urgent Care Centres really working?

Health-care workers are saying Regina's Urgent Care Centre is a brilliant idea for the public, but its devastating for those working in the industry. Darrell Davis, writer/columnist for the Regina Leader-Post and Saskatoon StarPhoenix, joins us to discuss what he learned through his recent article on the UCC and the…
13 May 1PM 17 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…
13 May 1PM 18 min

Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs Week in Saskatchewan

Women-owned businesses are a major economic driver, but despite this, the women behind these businesses continue to earn less than their male counterparts and face challenges with procurement, financing, networking and leadership opportunities. As part of Women Entrepreneurs Week in Saskatchewan, we welcome Marea Olafson, owner of Freba Pottery and…
13 May 12PM 15 min

Social media’s latest health obsession: Peptides

Fads come and go, and the latest wellness trend is peptides. Some people are using peptide injections hoping for benefits like better recovery, weight loss or even anti-aging effects, but experts are raising concerns about safety and regulation. Hilary Brueck, Health Correspondent at Business Insider, has been reporting on the…
13 May 12PM 19 min

The bystander problem with gender-based violence

Evan is joined by Jackson Katz is a globally recognized educator and author. His work has shaped how schools, workplaces, sports organizations, and the military address masculinity, harassment, and gender-based violence. On Monday, Katz spoke to a Saskatchewan audience about workplace harassment, focusing on what allows this harmful behavior to…
13 May 12PM 17 min

Could Alberta Actually Leave Canada? Law professor explains

The Alberta Independence Movement claims to have over 300,000 signatures to trigger a referendum. But what would it actually take for a province to separate, and what legal hurdles would stand in the way? Evan chats with Gerard Kennedy, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of…
13 May 10AM 15 min

Nurse Appreciation Week — but are nurses being supported?

It’s Nurse Appreciation Week. Nurses play an essential role in patient care across Saskatchewan. Especially when we look at the pressures facing the system, like understaffing, safety, and rural access to care. To talk about this, Evan is joined by Bryce Boynton, President of the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN).
12 May 1PM 14 min

Are the Riders built for another championship run?

Training camp is underway for the Green and White in Saskatoon. The defending champs are welcoming back familiar faces like QB Trevor Harris, with some young rookies also turning heads. Britton Gray, Green Zone Rider reporter, joins the show to recap what he's been seeing off the field and the…
12 May 1PM 10 min

Is online gambling being marketed to children?

Tomorrow, Ontario lawmakers will vote on Bill 107. If passed, it would restrict advertising for online gambling sites in Ontario, including bans on operators promoting their platforms. The move comes amid growing concern from doctors and advocates that widespread gambling ads are normalizing betting and contributing to rising addiction, especially…
12 May 12PM 15 min
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