Murray Wood: Hope in the Middle East for first time since Hamas launched attack

By CKOM News Oct 15, 2025 | 8:12 AM

For the first time since Hamas terrorists launched an attack on Israel two years ago, Murray Wood says there is hope for peace in the region thanks to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage release.

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., Oct. 14: Murray Wood says circles sometimes close in ways that seem to have some symmetry, and Thanksgiving has him feeling lots of gratitude to the people who changed his life for the better over the years.

Fri., Oct. 10: 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 end of the court cases for the “Freedom Convoy” leaders and the Gaza ceasefire.

Thurs., Oct. 9: As most of the rest of Canada prepares to “fall back” an hour, one MP is suggesting an end to Daylight Saving Time. But here in Saskatchewan, Murray Wood says we’re always ahead of our time.

Wed., Oct. 8: Murray Wood is celebrating October, as we enjoy the last days of warm weather before the winter hits. In Saskatchewan, Wood says October is always a glorious time as harvest wraps up and bird hunting begins.

Tues., Oct. 1: Between the red-hot Saskatchewan Roughriders, the Toronto Blue Jays and the start of the new NHL season, Murray Wood says it feels like Christmas for sports fans right now, and the Green Zone gang is loving it.

Mon., Oct. 6: Murray Wood says WestJet’s plan to charge travellers for the privilege of reclining their seats is just the latest example of airlines wringing every dime they possibly can out of their customers.