The Evan Bray Show Segments – Tuesday, August 20th

8:30 – Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe joins Evan for a check-in on the province after the introduction of the new K-12 classroom cell phone ban as both a rail strike and a provincial election now loom.

9:00 – Open lines – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.

9:30 – Gas taxes are hitting Saskatchewanians’ wallets hard at the pump. According to a new report, Saskatchewan drivers are paying four different taxes every time they get gas. Gage Haubrich, The Canadian Taxpayers Federation Prairie Director, joins Evan to discuss what’s going on at the fuel pump.

10:00 – Research from Western University in Ontario has discovered a protein that can stop DNA damage in its tracks. This finding could lead to developing vaccines against cancer, to crops that can withstand harsh growing conditions. Rob Szabla, graduate student in the Department of Biochemistry at Western University in Ontario and lead on the study, joins Evan to discuss his findings.

10:30 – A new survey tool has been designed to predict injuries and improve occupational health and safety for Saskatchewan construction workers. The Safety Culture Survey tool is a collaboration between the Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association and EHS Analytics. Collin Pullar, President of the Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA) joins Evan to discuss how the tool will improve safety on the job.

11:00 – Are you sick of added fees in the current economy? A new study shows Canadians are divided on whether restaurants should be allowed to charge a “no-show fee” when reservations aren’t kept. Mario Canseco, president of Research Co. tells Evan more.

11:30 – What ‘gotcha’ fees grind your gears? Do you think no show fees should be something companies can charge their customers? Call Evan and share your thoughts at 1-877-332-8255!

12:00 – Evan revisits his earlier conversation with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe.