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Murray Wood: Infrastructure projects are expensive, but important

By CKOM News Aug 6, 2025 | 8:03 AM

Any time we try to build something, people start complaining about costs. Murray Wood says people are angry about the overrun on a new aquatic centre in Regina, but they need to look at the benefits.

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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Tues., August 5: Despite holding a 6-1 record heading into Saturday’s CFL game in Montreal, Murray Wood says Rider fans were waiting for the team to deliver a dominant performance. And boy did they deliver, with a 34-6 win.

Fri., August 1: 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 includes long weekends, wasps, summer exhibitions and a lot more.

Thurs., July 31: The City of Regina has fired city manager Niki Anderson. Murray Wood says the public deserves to know the reasons behind the firing – and how much taxpayers will have to spend on Anderson’s severance.

Wed., July 30: Murray Wood says cuddling with his three-year-old granddaughter is a great way to start the day. He says it’s important to appreciate the special moments while they’re here, because kids grow up fast.

Tues., July 29: Murray Wood says Hamas is a terrorist group that has committed acts of evil, but it’s also true that the situation in Gaza is a humanitarian nightmare. Wood says it’s past time for the situation to improve.