Sarah Mills: Dismal population numbers should be concerning to politicians
Sarah Mills says national and provincial leaders should take note of the latest population numbers from Statistics Canad...
8:30 – Saskatchewan’s state of emergency will end July 11 as we lift the remaining COVID-19 restrictions. Premier Scott Moe made the announcement yesterday, saying he expects 60% of the population to be fully vaccinated before that date. Moe also announced that vaccine passports for big events in Saskatchewan are off the table, and the premier joins Gormley to share the latest on Saskatchewan’s fight against COVID-19 along with his message for the province as we head into the Canada Day holiday.
LIVE: Scott Moe, Saskatchewan premier
9:00 – The Hour of the Big Stories… Open Session
10:00 – Canada Day will look a little different in 2021, partially due to the COVID-19 pandemic and partially due to subdued or canceled celebrations following the discoveries of unmarked graves at residential school sites this summer. With many people debating what Canada Day should look like this year, we wanted to open up our phone lines and ask a simple question: What does Canada Day mean to you in 2021? Call 1-877-332-8255 and let us know!
10:45 – Dr. Jeff Keshen was named the new president of the University of Regina back in March, and tomorrow marks the start of his term in the university’s highest position. Keshen formerly served as a vice-president of Memorial University’s Grenfell Campus in Newfoundland, and dean of the Faculty of Arts at Mount Royal University in Alberta. Keshen says he wants to improve student retention and advance the university’s research capacity, and he joins Gormley to tell us more about his goals for Regina’s university.
LIVE: Dr. Jeff Keshen, incoming president of the University of Regina
11:00 – It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener! Powered by Minhas Distillery, Winery & Brewery. Your chance for fame, acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you’ll win a $50 gift card from Minhas Distillery, Winery & Brewery, with locations in Regina and Saskatoon.
12:00 – Softball is returning to the Olympics this year, for the first time since 2008, and a Saskatoon-born athlete will be taking the field for Team Canada. Jennifer Gilbert is one of 15 athletes selected for the team by Softball Canada’s coaching staff, and the 29-year-old who was an two-time All-American left fielder, joins Gormley to tell us about heading to Japan for the games, which will begin July 23.
LIVE: Jennifer Gilbert, Saskatoon-born athlete representing Team Canada in softball at the Tokyo Olympics
