Assiniboia welcomes Weyburn Red Wings with open arms during ammonia shutdown
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Billets were found for all Red Wings players in just four hours.
8:30 – What are the labour relations considerations with the rail stoppage happening now for Canadian workers? Steven Seiferling, labour and employment lawyer, managing and founding lawyer of Seiferling Law in Saskatoon, joins Evan to discuss possible remedies and options for workers in this contract dispute.
Listener Question: Should the federal government have stepped in sooner? Should rail be deemed essential services to prevent this from happening again?
9:00 – A new article from the Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy is asserting that Canada is not systemically racist and, in fact, has always been positioned as a country opposed to discrimination. Researcher and co-author of When did Canada end systematic racism? An historical and legal review, Danny Randell, joins Evan to break down his reasoning for the piece.
LQ: Do you think is Canada systemically racist? Have we done enough for reconciliation?
9:30 – August is National Drug Drop-Off Month. In an initiative by Drug Free Kids Canada and the Health Product Stewardship Association, a nationwide effort is being made to collect unused and expired medications to address concerns of easy access to medications in the home. Chantal Vallerand, executive director of Drug Free Kids Canada and Terri Drover, Health Product Stewardship Association, join Evan to share why that can be a danger.
LQ: What do you think should be done to address the current health and overdose crisis happening throughout Canada?
10:00 – Bugs ‘n Hugs – Every Friday we open the phone lines and give you a chance to call out or commend anyone you think deserves it. Call 1-877-332-8255 and join the conversation!
11:00 – What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson – powered by the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for GRILLED PHILLY CHEESESTEAK SANDWICHES.
11:15 – Nuit Blanche is back in Regina this year. The one-night annual festival will incorporate art installations and experiences throughout the city’s downtown on Saturday, August 24th. Curator and coordinator for Nuit Blanche Regina, Amy Hameluck, joins Evan to share what this year’s festival will look like.
11:30 – After a rare cross-border attack by Ukrainian troops against Russia, killing at least five civilians last week, where does this position Ukraine in the war against Russia? General Rick Hillier, former Canadian Chief of the defence staff, joins Evan to examine the war.
LQ: Do you still support Ukraine in this war? What is the path to an ending for this war between Ukraine and Russia?
12:00 – There’s a new CEO at Inclusion Saskatchewan. The non-profit works towards building an inclusive province by empowering people with intellectual disabilities. New CEO, Christina Martens-Funk at Inclusion Saskatchewan, joins Evan to discuss this new role and her plans for the organization.