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.
Gormley, Thursday, October 5th, 2023
WITH GUEST HOST TAYLOR MACPHERSON
8:30 – In the wake of accusations from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that intelligence suggests India was behind the slaying of a Sikh nationalist on Canadian soil, India has kicked out 41 Canadian diplomats. Columnist Brian Lilley penned a piece criticizing the about-face approach of the Liberal government and joins Taylor MacPherson to discuss it further.
LIVE: Brian Lilley, Toronto Sun columnist.
9:00 – Bugs Day…the hour of rage! What is bugging you this week? Give us a call at 1-877-332-8255.
10:00 – Saskatoon’s police chief, Troy Cooper, stops by to give Gormley the monthly update on crime and policing in the city. Have a question for the police chief? Call or text 1-877-332-8255.
LIVE: Troy Cooper, Chief, Saskatoon Police Service.
10:30 – A recent article published by Blacklock’s Reporter this week reported that the department of federal finance minister, Chrystia Freeland, does not know how many billions of dollars it is currently spending on debt interest charges. Managing editor Tom Korksi joins Taylor MacPherson to discuss why that figure is important to know.
LIVE: Tom Korski, managing editor of Blacklock’s Reporter.
11:00 – Best-selling author Stephen R. Brown is releasing a gripping non-fiction account of the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway on Oct. 10. He joins Taylor MacPherson to talk about his most recent project, deemed an honest and revelatory portrayal of the powerful forces moulding the world and Canada in the late nineteenth century with the triumph of the CPR.
LIVE: Stephen R. Brown, Author, The Company and Dominion: The Railway and the Rise of Canada.
11:30 – If you’re hoping to catch a glimpse of the northern lights in the Saskatchewan sky, you may be in luck. Astronomy associate professor, Samantha Lawler, joins Taylor MacPherson to share that now is the best time to keep your eyes to the sky to see those dancing lights.
LIVE: Samantha Lawler, Associate Professor of Astronomy at the University of Regina’s Campion College.
12:00 – In an age where kids are increasingly immobile and screen time is skyrocketing, an organization in Canada has the goal of getting kids moving again. Mike MacDonald with Recess Guardians joins Taylor MacPherson to tell listeners about a cool new program they’re launching to create healthier lifestyles and develop physical literacy skills in kids.
LIVE: Mike MacDonald, Founder and CEO, Recess Guardians.
