The new 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.
A new biological control method is working to reduce pest insect populations without using controversial chemicals. Steve Whyard, a professor at the University of Manitoba, joins Tamara Cherry to share his new work in creating an environmentally-safe mosquito population control tool.
A Saskatchewan academic and alumnus is being honoured for his significant contribution to Canadian agriculture. Dr. Bruce Coulman (PhD), University of Saskatchewan alumnus and professor emeritus in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, will be inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame. He joins Tamara Cherry to talk about…
The Greg Fertuck murder trial has concluded and yesterday, the convicted Fertuck stood before the court to be sentenced. 650 CKOM senior reporter, Lara Fominoff, was there and joins Tamara Cherry to recap the proceedings for listeners.
What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson - powered by the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Tamara with his recipe for GINGER BEEF SKEWERS.
Chemtrails have recently made Saskatchewan news thanks to comments by Saskatchewan's premier, clarifying his stance on shutting down conspiracy theories such as these, not endorsing them. Director of McGill University's office for science and society and author of Quack Quack: The Threat of Pseudoscience, Dr. Joe Schwarcz, joins Tamara to…
Questions abound surrounding Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's leadership, by Canadians generally and even from members of his own party. Marieke Walsh, senior political reporter in Ottawa for the Globe and Mail, joins Tamara Cherry to discuss the recent headlines around the Canadian prime minister and what the future of Canada's…
Tally up the score, tell us who wins and take home a weekly prize! It’s time for Green & White Prognostications presented by Canada West Harvest Centre. Pick the game winner and the closest combined score and you could win a $50 gas card!
Online dating has been around for awhile, but the introduction of artificial intelligence into the world of dating can add some zest -- and cause for concern -- into the matchmaking mix. Neil McArthur, director of the Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics at the University of Manitoba, penned a…
Being a juror can come with significant stress to make the right decisions as a responsible part of the Canadian justice system. How do jurors handle the stress when it goes beyond that responsibility in high-profile and contentious cases? Tamara Cherry discusses the pressures on jury members with Mark Farrant…
Now that Americans and Canadians have had time to process the dismal presidential debate from last week, Tamara Cherry welcomes Richard Shimooka, senior fellow at the McDonald-Laurier Institute and regular contributor to The Hub, to revisit and react to the debate last week through the lens of Russia. Shimooka also…
The Globe and Mail has been reporting on Harjit Sajjan, Canada’s minister of defence during the fall of Kabul in August of 2021, when he reportedly instructed special forces to rescue Afghan Sikhs while Kabul was falling. Sajjan refutes the story. Globe and Mail Ottawa Bureau chief, Robert Fife, joins…
Have you ever wondered about the science behind how smell affects your brain? What about the effect hearing loss can have on dementia? Physicist Joseph Ulmer, curriculum and program developer with Indus Space, joins Tamara Cherry for a satisfying science chat.
Cybersecurity crimes have become all-too common. How do you know if your information is safe online? Owner and founder of vCISO Services, author of Information Security for Small and Midsized Businesses and cybersecurity expert, Greg Schaffer, joins Tamara Cherry to discuss the five most common scams and crimes and how…
It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener! It's your chance for fame, and acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, but you’ll also win an exclusive Smartest Radio Listener t-shirt thanks to Little Town Apparel. Available ONLY to Saskatchewan Smartest Radio…
Most Canadians seem to enjoy some sort of getaway during the summer months to enjoy time off and the sunnier, warmer weather. However, rising prices and continuing economic pressures can make any form of travel or time off more expensive. Pamela Kwiatkowksi joins Tamara Cherry to offer her best travel…
Saskatchewan and other prairie provinces see significant extreme weather, from severe thunderstorms to tornadoes. A recent survey by First Onsite Property Restoration and Angus Reid found two-thirds of prairie residents are concerned about climate change and the weather. Curtis Azevedo, national estimate desk and quality assurance manager with First Onsite,…
Saskatoon's city council has voted in favour of housing, transit and parking bylaw changes that will see the city comply with the requirements of the federal Housing Accelerator Fund in the hopes of building 940 new homes over the next three years. After 18 hours of hearings over two days…
A recent ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States has expanded the notion of presidential immunity, making it harder to criminally prosecute any American president. With various commentators calling this a win for former U.S. president and current Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, CNN political analyst Brian Karem…
With Guest Host: Brent Loucks Research at the University of Regina is getting a boost when it comes to funding for dementia studies. The Government of Canada has set aside more than $4.4 million for scholars from the U of R, including assistant professor Dr. Natasha Gallant, to study reducing…
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