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8:30 – Tensions are surging after Donald Trump warned yesterday that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil shipments. Iran has withdrawn from negotiations as U.S. and Israeli strikes intensify, raising fears of civilian casualties and a wider regional conflict. For more on this breaking story, we’re joined by Reggie Cecchini, Washington correspondent and producer for Global News.
Listener Question: Has Trump gone too far with this latest attack/threat against Iran — or is this warranted to force a deal?
9:00 – The Riversdale Business Improvement District has been increasingly vocal about community safety concerns, saying crime, disorder, and a lack of coordinated support are hurting businesses, workers, and residents in the neighbourhood. They have stressed that while Riversdale needs compassionate solutions for vulnerable people, those efforts must be paired with clear safety plans, enforcement, and meaningful consultation with local businesses. To talk more about this, we have Randy Pshebylo, Executive Director of the Riversdale Business Improvement District.
LQ: Does Saskatoon need to do more to protect small businesses and public safety? If you don’t live in Saskatoon, do you feel your community is doing enough?
9:30 – 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 – Tomorrow marks 109 years since the Canadian Corps attacked Vimy Ridge, marking the first time all four Canadian divisions fought together as a cohesive unit. Nearly 3,600 Canadian soldiers died and about 7,000 were wounded. General Rick Hillier, former Canadian Chief of the Defence Staff, joins the show ahead of the Saskatoon Vimy Dinner to chat about the event and highlight why this notable day in Canadian history remains important.
LQ: Do Canadians take enough time to remember historic moments like Vimy Ridge?
10:30 – To wrap up our discussion this week on decorum during the Legislative Assembly, is Todd Goudy, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. Last week, he gave verbal warnings to Ministers on both sides of the floor due to increased heckling, interruptions and even name-calling. He joins the show to share his role as Speaker and how he plans to remain “firm” with decorum.
LQ: Do you think the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly needs to be stricter with Ministers who repeatedly cause disruptions during the assembly?
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11:30 – A group of hockey lovers, both fans and athletes, are planning to fill up a small town hockey rink to raise money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Karla Drury, chair of the SK Hockey Heroes event and Al Iafrate, former NHL’er, join the show to explain why a small group decided to bring the tournament back and what people can expect at the weekend-long event in June.
LQ: If you could form a team for this event, who would you want on it?
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Reggie Cecchini, Washington correspondent and producer for Global News.
