Murray Wood: Some suggestions for those considering western separation

Talk of western separation is nothing new, Murray Wood says, but as long as we’re dividing up the country, why don’t we split some cities in half as well? Murray has some tongue-in-cheek suggestions.

Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a blend of wit, skepticism and straight talk. Whether he’s exposing political maneuvering, celebrating cultural icons or unpacking life’s everyday quirks, he never holds back.

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Listen to more commentary from Murray Wood:

Mon., May 12: Murray Wood says a lot of Canadians didn’t seem to warm up to Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative Party, and chose Liberal Mark Carney instead. Wood says the Conservatives need to hope that Carney stumbles or start appealing to voters outside of their own base if they want to form government any time soon.

Fri., May 9: Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at  the week’s news and decides who’s hot and who’s not. This week’s list includes the first American pope, and the people who are ignoring measles vaccinations as the number of cases rises in Saskatchewan.

Thurs., May 8: The affordability crisis is driving more people to use food banks in Saskatchewan, and Murray Wood says it’s pretty simple to connect the rising number of people using the food bank to Saskatchewan’s low minimum wage.

Wed., May 7: Murray Wood says Prime Minister Mark Carney seems to have soothed U.S. President Donald Trump during their meeting on Tuesday, and even managed to avoid rolling his eyes.

Tues., May 6: Murray Wood takes a close look at the meeting on Tuesday between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump. Wood says Carney will need to tread carefully, as Trump is rarely predictable.