Murray Wood: Regina’s top cop busted out of the force

Murray Wood says it would have been impossible for Farooq Sheikh to continue as police chief in Regina. Now, the board gets a chance to hire the right candidate, who’s been there all along.

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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It used to be that the CFL didn’t believe Saskatchewan could pull off the big game, but Murray Wood says now it can’t get enough of us, which may also say something about the state of the CFL in Eastern Canada.

Mon., Oct. 27: Murray Wood says the Riders got robbed, while the Jays surprised the Dodgers and the experts. Meanwhile, he’s not sure not even Donald Trump’s tantrums could wreck a beautiful last weekend of October.

Fri., Oct. 24: 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 World Series-bound Blue Jays and some trends around baseball fashion.

Thurs., Oct. 23: Murray Wood says no one will be angrier at whoever is behind shooting over 100 birds and leaving them to rot than real hunters, many of whom are active conservationists.

Wed., Oct. 22: Maybe Canadians didn’t know they needed the Blue Jays to go to the World Series, but Murray Wood says the team’s dramatic run to baseball’s show comes at a time when something everyone can embrace is a fall tonic.