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Murray Wood: Riders kicker Brett Lauther deserved better

By CKOM News Feb 3, 2026 | 2:33 PM

Murray Wood says cuts happen in the CFL, but the timing seemed a bit suspect as the Riders released kicker Brett Lauther. Wood says the decision might even come back to haunt the Green and White.

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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Mon., Feb. 2: Murray Wood says Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has committed to stay the course. With some expecting another election soon, Murray says that decision could determine his fate as leader.

Fri., Jan. 30: 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 a shooting in Minneapolis and social media misspellings.

Thurs., Jan. 29: If politicians really want to help Canadians with affordability, Murray Wood says they might consider not taking a bite out of our food before we do.

Wed., Jan. 28: Murray Wood does his best impression of Dr. Seuss in this “not quite ready for rhyme-time” current-events production.

Tues., Jan. 27: Somehow, the Saskatchewan Health Authority says it will take months to total up some simple data from this recent cold snap, and Murray Wood wonders how the SHA could be as slow as it claims.