Sarah Mills: Teachers deserve gratitude as school year wraps up
There's a collective sigh coming from Saskatchewan's teachers as the school year ends. Sarah Mills says teachers are ask...
8:30 – Trudeau is expected to call an election this month, sending Canadians back to the polls to choose our federal government. Once again it appears the election is Trudeau’s to lose, with many predicting he’ll regain a majority government after the ballots are counted. But with COVID-19 still dogging Trudeau, along with the PM’s scandal-prone nature, nothing is certain at this early stage. This morning we’re starting our election Reality Checks, where we ask your predictions for the federal vote. Will Trudeau still be prime minister after the federal election? Call 1-877-332-8255 and add your voice to our poll!
REALITY CHECK: Will Trudeau still be Prime Minister after the federal election?
9:00 – The Hour of the Big Stories… Open Session
10:45 – There are more than 4,000 charities active around Saskatchewan, and we’re embarking on a new project to feature some of the great people doing great work in this province during a brand-new segment we like to call “The Best of Saskatchewan.” In this week’s feature, we’ll catch up with Matt Leisle, executive director of REACH Regina. REACH is an umbrella association for a large number of healthy food programs, which are delivered through almost 200 organizations and schools to ensure everybody in the community has access to safe, nutritious, affordable food.
LIVE: Matt Leisle, executive director of REACH Regina
11:00 – A global microchip shortage is affecting the number of new vehicles available for purchase in Canada, and it’s led to higher prices, particularly when it comes to light trucks. According to the AutoTrader Price Index, the average price for used vehicles increased almost 10% year-over-year, while new vehicle prices increased by 1.6%. The cost of a new car has dropped, while new trucks and SUVs experienced steady increases. Baris Akyurek with AutoTrader joins Gormley to tell us more about the microchip shortage and its affects on vehicle prices in Canada. Do you think it’s better to buy your vehicles new or used? Call 1-877-332-8255 and let us know!
LIVE: Baris Akyurek, director of marketing intelligence for AutoTrader.ca
12:00 – After it was cancelled due to COVID last year, Regina’s Queen City Ex returns August 20-29. Thirteen musical acts have been booked, including The Sam Roberts Band, who will be playing Friday, August 27. Sam Roberts joins Gormley to talk about getting back on stage after the pandemic.
LIVE: Sam Roberts, musician and leader of Sam Roberts Band
