Murray Wood: Who's hot and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the big news stories and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
8:30 – The day before the trade deadline looms between the U.S. and Canada — with 35 per cent tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump hanging overhead — Evan welcomes Kelly Malone, Washington correspondent for the Canadian Press, for an update on the state of affairs in Washington, D.C. and the latest news stories she’s following.
Listener Question: Should Canada strike a deal with the U.S. by Friday to avoid 35 per cent tariffs?
9:00 – 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 – Regina’s new pool facility just took another hike in price. It’s set at $285.1 million — $40 million more than what was earmarked last fall, and more than the total cost of building Mosaic Stadium. Clark Bezo, Regina city councillor, joins Evan to discuss how councillors voted on the motion yesterday.
LQ: Do you agree with the City of Regina’s decision about a new pool facility?
10:30 – A major partnership was signed between Saskatchewan’s PSI Group and Wisconsin’s HMI Company. The collab will focus on supporting mining and infrastructure sectors in not only North America but around the globe. Rob Norris, M.A. senior vice president for The PSI Group and former member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan and Dr. Curtis Berthelot, president and chief technical officer of PSI, join Evan to discuss what this new partnernship means for Saskatchewan.
LQ: Would you like to see more cross-border collaboration between Canada and the United States?
11:00 – Camping is a way of life when it comes to vacationing for Saskatchewanians. Are you a glamper or a camper? Do you like all the amenities or getting off grid and roughing it? Call Evan to chat at 1-877-332-8255!
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Kelly Malone, Washington correspondent for the Canadian Press.
