Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not?
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
8:30 – Saskatchewan has suspended AstraZeneca vaccines for those under 55, after Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization updated its guidelines around the vaccine due to concerns with blood clotting reported in other countries. Derek Miller, Chief of the SHA’s Emergency Operations Centre, joins Gormley for a vaccination update, including what we can expect this week and details on when more vaccination clinics will open in the province.
LIVE: Derek Miller, Chief – Emergency Operations Centre, Saskatchewan Health Authority.
9:00 – The Hour of the Big Stories… Open Session
10:00 – Last Thursday’s Supreme Court decision on the federal carbon tax has some giving money to one of Western Canada’s separatist political parties. Jay Hill is interim leader of the Maverick Party (formerly Wexit Canada), which seeks greater fairness and self-determination for Western Canadians through constitutional change or the separation of the West from Canada. Hill says the Maverick Party has seen a big influx of donations since the carbon tax decision, and he joins Gormley to tell us more.
LIVE: Jay Hill, interim leader of the Maverick Party.
11:00 – According to the Taking the Pulse Canada survey through the University of Saskatchewan, when it comes to the post-pandemic future, Canadians are hopeful about new workplace arrangements, but are apprehensive about dark days to come for their mental health, the economy, and personal finances. Dr. Erica Carleton with the University of Saskatchewan joins Gormley to discuss what the survey found on adaptations to work and some of the alternate workplace arrangements people are feeling optimistic about. Will some changes you’ve made during the pandemic be the new normal for you going forward? Let Gormley know at 1-877-332-8255.
LIVE: Dr. Erica L. Carleton, assistant professor and Grandey Leadership Scholar, Human Resources and Organizational Behaviour, Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan.
12:00 – They did it as a winter trial and had great success, now SaskParks is looking for people who want to operate their own businesses within Saskatchewan Provincial Parks for the summer months. You could be an avid hiker, biker or canoeist, maybe a photographer or could offer lessons on kite surfing – SaskParks says all ideas will be considered for their recreation and adventure-based business opportunities.
LIVE: Bruce McCannel, exec director of Park Management Services with SaskParks.
