Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
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 inclu...
8:30 –We’re on location at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show, an event that really highlights how important Saskatchewan’s agricultural sector is. With Premier Scott Moe currently in China advocating for Saskatchewan’s canola industry, the focus is firmly on trade and the future of farming. What are the priorities for agriculture in 2026, and how is the industry changing? Evan is joined by Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister, the Honourable David Marit.
LQ: What do you want to see from the Saskatchewan government when it comes to supporting the agricultural sector?
9:00 – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
9:30 – Concerns around homelessness continue to be an issue for people living in Saskatoon, including business owners. Dr. Ephthymia Kutsogiannis, chair of the Riversdale Business Improvement District, and business owner in the 1500 block of 20th Street , has been vocal about her concerns for years. She joins Evan to share whether things have changed and what she thinks needs to happen next.
LQ: What responsibility should the city have to protect small businesses when new social initiatives are introduced nearby?
10:00 – The annual SaskSoil Conference is coming up Feb. 11 and 12, bringing together leading voices in regenerative agriculture, soil health, and farmer well-being. The goal is to help producers build more resilient soils and stronger farming systems. Evan is joined by SaskSoil president Karlah Rudolph to talk about the conference and the future of soil health in Saskatchewan.
10:30 – SaskPower customers will see higher electricity bills with rates set to increase starting next month. But these increases hurt more than just your wallet, Ken Coates, policy expert/professor emeritus at the University of Saskatchewan and professor at Yukon University, said this could have a ripple effect on businesses and the cost of everyday goods. He joins Evan to help us understand the bigger economic picture and who is going to be hurt the most by this increase.
LQ: Should the government be doing more to help people handle rising utility bills?
11:00 – A study last month alerted parents to findings that cell phone ownership before the age of 12 can mean poorer health for children. Evan discusses the study’s findings with Jesse Miller from the EdCan Network, to discuss how parents might want to consider this latest set of findings with their kids and teens.
LQ: At what age do you think it is appropriate for kids to have cellphones?
11:30 – While most of us are doing everything we can to avoid the cold this time of year, several law enforcement officers in Saskatoon are willingly jumping straight into it. Saskatoon Police Service Sgt. Joe Tataryn joins Evan ahead of the Polar Plunge, which supports Special Olympics athletes in Saskatchewan.
LQ: Is there any organization you care about enough to jump into freezing cold water for and why?
11:45 – The CFL rules committee is proposing an end to regular-season tie games, using alternating plays from the three-yard line if overtime doesn’t result in a winner. Jamie Nye, host of The Green Zone, joins Evan to break down that proposal and other CFL news.
LQ: Do you think ties should be eliminated in the CFL?
12:00 – Protests continue in Iran, with no end in sight. It started in response to soaring prices and Iran’s economic crash, but it has become something much larger. Dr. Brian McQuinn, associate professor of international studies and co-director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Data, and Conflict (CAIDAC) at the University of Regina, joins the show to explain what exactly sparked the latest wave of protests and why.
LQ: Should Canada get involved with the situation in Iran?
