Murray Wood: With just a bit more attention to detail, Kinsmen Park could be pretty perfect
There were people in Kinsmen Park paid to be working the other morning, so Murray Wood wonders why the litter wasn't pic...
WITH GUEST HOST TAMARA CHERRY
8:30 – On Friday, President Donald Trump wrapped up a high-profile visit to China. He praised the trip and teased potential business deals even as Beijing stopped short of confirming any concrete agreements. For a deeper dive into this trip and the latest from Washington, guest host Tamara Cherry is joined by Reggie Cecchini, Washington correspondent and producer for Global News.
Listener Question: Are you more worried about China’s growing power — or America’s unpredictable decision making?
9:00 – Open phones – Tamara Cherry goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
9:30 – Youth unemployment in Canada has risen to 14.3%, significantly higher than the overall national unemployment rate. This underscores a widening gap between education and access to early work experience. The Students Commission of Canada is calling for action from governments, schools and employers to expand entry-level opportunities for more people. Tamara Cherry speaks with Florence Bergeron, Incoming CEO of the Students Commission of Canada.
LQ: Are the young people in your lives having a hard time finding jobs?
10:00 – 980 CJME and 650 CKOM go live to cover the announcement from federal Defence Minister David McGuinty, who will provide details of future plans for the Snowbirds at 15 Wing Moose Jaw.
10:30 – Geoff Smith, 980 CJME reporter, joins Tamara Cherry from the streets of Moose Jaw with reaction from residents following the announcement that the Snowbirds will be grounded as aging aircraft are replaced.
11:00 – Roger Blager, a private pilot and President of the Moose Jaw Flying Club, joins Tamara Cherry to discuss the new CT-157 Siskin II aircraft, which will take over for the Snowbirds’ long-serving CT-114 Tutor jets, which were first introduced in the ’60s.
11:30 – Fraser Tolmie, Moose Jaw MP and former mayor, joins Tamara Cherry to share his reaction to the news that Canada’s Snowbird Jets will be grounded until the early 2030s.
12:00 – Blaine McLeod, the government’s military liaison, joins Tamara Cherry to share his thoughts on the grounding of the Snowbirds, which federal minister David McGuinty says has played an important role in Canada’s military aviation history for decades.
