Murray Wood: Of Easter bunny bells and Juicy Fruit gum
For Murray Wood, Easter brings to mind grandma's practical advice about repurposing, and some of life's little lessons.
8:30 – A lot of people are filling up their vehicles before the long weekend, but did you know that we’re paying 35.4 cents of tax on every litre of gas in Saskatchewan? A new report from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation helps break down the tax each province pays at the pumps, including the sales tax we pay on top of the carbon tax. The report says the federal carbon tax will push gas prices up to $2/litre, and notes that in some areas Canadians are already crossing the border in search of cheaper tax. Saskatchewan residents are already feeling the squeeze, with an Angus Reid Institute Survey released today showing 59 per cent of Saskatchewan residents feel rising gas prices have made it harder to afford necessities. CTF Federal Director Aaron Wudrick joins Murray now to talk about how the carbon tax is pushing up our fuel costs.
LIVE: Aaron Wudrick, federal director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.
9:00 – The Ultimate Open Lines…
WTF:
Tenille Lafontaine, Feisty, Frugal & Fabulous.
Mike Couros, insurance and benefits broker.
9:30 – With the weather warming up, the issues with house and yard pests are just beginning. Pest control expert Shawn Sherwood joins Murray to talk about the creepy critters you might encounter this spring, and what you can do about it. Do you have questions about pests? Give us a shout at 1-877-332-8255.
LIVE: Shawn Sherwood, Regina branch manager for Poulin’s Pest Control. IN REGINA STUDIO.
10:30 – The whole universe got a little less funny yesterday with the end of the beloved “nerd comedy” The Big Bang Theory after an impressive 12-season run. So did the grand finale live up to the hype? How did it compare to other TV finales? TV critic Bill Harris joins the show with his review of the finale and his thoughts on the series.
LIVE: Bill Harris, Freelance entertainment writer, former TV critic and sports columnist at the Toronto Sun.
11:00 – We’re only hours away from the May Long Weekend, so we’re checking with Mike Clancy, author of A User’s Guide to Saskatchewan Parks to learn more about the province’s parks and some of the hidden gems you might want to visit this weekend.
LIVE: Mike Clancy, Author of “A User’s Guide to Saskatchewan Parks.”
12:00 – Saskatchewan has a new ear, nose and throat surgeon, filling a gap that’s been empty since October of 2017. Otologist Dr. Paul Mick is now practicing in Saskatoon, filling the position previously held by Dr. Nael Shoman. Dr. Mick will perform ENT surgeries along with specialized otology procedures including bone anchored hearing device surgeries and cochlear implants. Dr. Mick joins Murray now to discuss the importance of having an ENT specialist in the province and the work he’ll be doing.
LIVE: Dr. Paul Mick, new otologist for Saskatchewan.
