The Evan Bray Show – Thursday, Oct. 29

8:30 – Saskatchewan’s throne speech included plans to handle some impaired-driving offences through administrative penalties rather than criminal charges, following an approach B.C. has used for years. Vancouver lawyer Kyla Lee, who specializes in criminal driving law, joins Evan to discuss the pros and cons of that system, as well as the Supreme Court’s decision not to hear a constitutional challenge to mandatory roadside alcohol screening.

Listener Question: Should impaired driving always be treated as a criminal offence?

9:00 – Saskatoon’s proposed $1.2-billion Downtown Event and Entertainment District is sparking plenty of debate. Is it a major opportunity for the city or a costly mistake? We’re bringing both sides together for a one-hour panel on DEED — the big questions, the high costs and what comes next.

Ken Wood and Courtney Saliken oppose the project and are pushing for more public input, while John Howden and Troy Davies are making the case for moving forward.

LQ: Where do you stand on the DEED debate?

10:00 – Open phones – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.

11:00 – Evan catches up with Regina’s Chief of Police, Lorilee Davies, to talk about local crime statistics, how the city is doing in 2026 and what information people in Regina should be aware of.

11:30 – The Government of Canada has extended its firearms amnesty beyond October 30, giving people more time to turn in unwanted firearms. Blaine Beaven, Saskatchewan Firearms Office Commissioner and Murray Cowan, Saskatchewan Chief Firearms Officer/Deputy Commissioner, join us to discuss gun safety, responsible ownership and what every hunter should keep in mind before heading out into the field.

12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Kyla Lee, lawyer specializing in criminal driving with Acumen Law in B.C.