Show Segments

8:30 – The strike at the Saskatoon Co-op has ended after nearly six months, but there may still be a struggle ahead for both labour and management as they try to get everyone back to work. Dionne Pohler, who studies co-ops and industrial relations, says both sides’ negotiation through the media early in the strike may have created some bitterness, but there are some innovative aspects of the new agreement which should help everybody move forward amicably. Pohler joins John now to discuss the challenges still ahead after the strike, and what lessons can be learned from the whole thing.

LIVE: Dionne Pohler, assistant professor in the Centre For Industrial Relations at the University of Toronto and fellow at the U of S Centre for the Study of Co-ops.

9:00 – Bug’s Day: The HOUR OF RAGE!

10:00 – It’s hard times for he Saskatchewan’s hotels and restaurants, according to Jim Bence, president of the Saskatchewan Hotel and Hospitality Association. From PST on restaurant food to their untaxed and unregulated competitor Airbnb, Bence says hoteliers and restauranteurs feel “ignored,” “abandoned,” and “betrayed.” He says the industry is really feeling the pinch, and they recently saw at dozen closures on the same day. Bence joins John now to discuss the situation and what needs to change for it to improve.

LIVE: Jim Bence, president and CEO of the Saskatchewan Hotel and Hospitality Association.

11:00 – April is Financial Literacy Month, and many are emphasizing the importance of financial literacy for young people. The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education held a number of events in schools this week aiming to teach young people more about money before they start making mistakes as a young adult. That’s got us wondering – do you think your education prepared to manage your own finances? What tips would you give to young people hoping to learn more about money? Is there anything you wish you were taught as a child that you had to learn the hard way later in life? Give us a call at 1-877-332-8255.

12:00 – Sonya Lalli, a Saskatoon-born author of Indian heritage, is launching her first novel “The Matchmaker’s List” tonight in her hometown. Lalli’s new work of fiction explores the conflict between a modern young woman, Raina, and her traditional grandmother when it comes to romance and marriage. Lalli’s book calls attention to the not-so-glamorous tradition of arranged marriage, and the double-standard women face when it comes to settling down with a spouse. Lalli joins John now to discuss the book and what she hopes readers learn from it.

LIVE: Sonya Lalli, author of “The Matchmaker’s List.”