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8:30 – Nurses in Saskatchewan say they have had enough. The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses is calling for more staff and safer working conditions in Saskatchewan hospitals, calling their current working conditions “terribly unsafe and deplorable.” Tracy Zambory, President of the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses, joins Evan.
LIVE: Tracy Zambory, President of the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses.
9:00 – Saskatchewan Health Authority Chief Operating Officer Derek Miller joins Evan to discuss the current state of healthcare in Saskatchewan and the plans to address the overcrowding healthcare facilities across the province are experiencing.
LIVE: Derek Miller, SHA Chief Operating Officer.
9:30 – The war between Israel and Hamas has rightfully garnered international attention, with many people sharing posts on social media relating to the conflict in support of either Israel or Palestine. This raises and important question: Can you be fired for your social media posts on the Israel-Hamas war? Paul Champ, an Ottawa-based human rights, employment, labour and constitutional lawyer, joins Evan to discuss the potential effects that your social media posts could have on your employment.
LISTENER QUESTION: Should there be workplace consequences for what you post on social media? Join the conversation! Call 1-877-332-8255!
10:00 – In the midst of an overdose crisis in Saskatchewan, many discussions are taking place about what can possibly be done to lower the rate of overdose deaths in our province. Evan is joined by Rand Teed, an addictions counselor, and Sarah Kozusko, who runs the Queen City Wellness Pharmacy in Regina and is on the front lines of harm reduction.
LIVE: Rand Teed, addictions counselor.
LIVE: Sarah Kozusko, Queen City Wellness Pharmacy.
LISTENER QUESTION: Is it fair to force addicts into treatment? Call 1-877-332-8255 and join the conversation.
10:45 – Former Saskatoon police officer Pat Nogier is being sworn in as Chief of Police in Prince Albert today. He joins Evan to discuss his priorities as he takes over this new role.
11:00 – It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener! It’s your chance for fame, and acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, but you’ll also win a $50 gift card to Delta Hotels by Marriott Bessborough and Delta Downtown and an exclusive Smartest Radio Listener t-shirt thanks to Little Town Apparel. Available ONLY to Saskatchewan Smartest Radio Listener winners. Call in to win at 1-877-332-8255!
11:30 – Debate on a contentious farm heating bill was underway in the Senate yesterday. Senator Denise Batters joins Evan to update us on the progress of the vote on Bill C-234 – legislation that would exempt natural gas and propane used to heat barns or dry grain from the carbon tax.
LIVE: Senator Denise Batters.
12:00 – In the midst of a major staffing shortage, we heard from SUN President Tracy Zambory and Saskatchewan Health Authority Chief Operating Officer Derek Miller earlier today. We revisit some of the highlights from those conversations.