Show Segments

8:30 – Saskatchewan is calling on the federal government to follow through on the extra help promised for producers who are struggling during Canada’s trade dispute with China. Ottawa announced increased funding under its Advance Payment Program back on May 1, but farmers have been told the program might not be in place until July. According to Agriculture Minister David Marit, many producers are struggling under bills now that seeding is in full swing. He joins Drew now to discuss the issue.

LIVE: David Marit, Saskatchewan agriculture minister.

9:00 – The Hour of the Big Stories… Open Session

10:00 – Saskatoon Police Chief Troy Cooper joins Drew to discuss local policing issues including the attack on a woman by a group of children in Saskatoon’s Pleasant Hill neighbourhood.

LIVE: Troy Cooper, Saskatoon police chief.

11:00 – The Angus Reid Institute’s new report shows most Canadians support a ban on civilian handgun ownership, with 61% in support. Three-quarters said they would support an assault rifle ban. While they found support for potential bans, the numbers change quite a bit across different demographics. In Saskatchewan, 64% said gun violence is an overblown problem in Canada. Dave Korzinski, a researcher at the institute and co-author of the report, joins Drew now to discuss their findings.

LIVE: Dave Korzinski, researcher with the Angus Reid Institute and co-author of the report on firearm bans.

12:00 – A Saskatchewan bridal shop is featured in the June, 2019 issue of British Vogue Magazine. The Regina shop, Sweet Pea & Noelle Bridal Boutique, is co-owned by sisters Morgan Mayer and Brittany Holowaty. They join Drew now to talk about seeing their shop featured in one of the leading fashion magazines.

LIVE: Morgan Mayer, co-owner of Sweet Pea & Noelle Bridal Boutique

Brittany Holowaty, co-owner of Sweet Pea & Noelle Bridal Boutique

12:15 – Drew’s Mean Text of the Day.