Sarah Mills: Early wildfire season raises questions about prevention
Wildfires have forced thousands of people in Saskatchewan to leave their homes, and the summer hasn't even started yet. ...
8:30 – Rarely has Saskatchewan seen wildfires as vicious as those raging this year, so early in the season. Evan welcomes Adam Hartle, CEO of Core Rock Consulting and Construction Inc., to talk about his part in fighting wildfires in the province and beyond.
Listener Question: Are you concerned about these wildfires in Saskatchewan?
9:00 – As wildfires continue to raise concerns in the northern part of the province, Evan speaks with 650 CKOM reporter, Mia Holowaychuk, who was in Candle Lake on Wednesday speaking with residents about their concerns and a possible future evacuation.
LIVE: Mia Holowaychuk, 650 CKOM reporter. 587-594-4138.
LQ: Have photos of the wildfires in Saskatchewan? Text them in and share them at 1-877-332-8255!
9:15 – Open phones – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
10:00 – Should Canada get rid of its first-past-the-post voting system? Some experts say it’s time. Roderick Wood, University of Alberta law professor and author, joins Evan to chat about alternative systems like the single transferable vote and the mixed-member proportional vote and what these systems could look like in Canada.
LQ: Do you think we should have electoral reform in Canada?
10:30 – Donald Trump announced earlier this month plans for a “Golden Dome,” based on Israel’s “Iron Dome” defence network. He’s now offering this protection to Canada, but there’s a catch. General Rick Hillier, former Canadian Chief of the defence staff, joins Evan to discuss what this means for Canada.
LQ: Do you think Canada should buy into President Trump’s Golden Dome plan?
11:00 – You might start to notice an increase on one of your bills. Water bills tend to be higher in the months of summer, thanks to seasonal usage. Genevieve Russell, sustainability specialist for the City of Saskatoon, joins Evan to share tips on how you can cut back this summer.
LQ: Are you concerned about your summer water bill this year?
11:30 – When it comes to grief, a lot of people tend to suffer in silence. A Regina author takes a deep dive into grief and how people can navigate that difficult journey. Doug Lawrence, journey mentor, speaker, and author of Grief: The Silent Pandemic, joins Evan in hopes of breaking the stigma around grief and teaching others how to deal with it healthily.
12:00 – It’s been over four decades since Terry Fox started his Marathon of Hope run in St. John’s, Newfoundland, for cancer research and awareness. Canadians and people around the world continue to be inspired by his story. Fred Fox, Terry’s older brother and Supporter Relations for the Terry Fox Foundation, joins Evan to discuss his brother’s ongoing legacy and how you can get involved.
LQ: Do you or your kids still participate in the Terry Fox Run? Why?
