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Murray Wood: Of Easter bunny bells and Juicy Fruit gum

By CKOM News Apr 2, 2026 | 7:40 AM

For Murray Wood, Easter brings to mind grandma’s practical advice about repurposing, and some of life’s little lessons.

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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Wed., April 1: Murray Wood says every day is April Fools Day in the disinformation age and, as ever, some people will never believe they’ve been conned.

Mon., March 30: While Carla Beck has been trying to bring the Saskatchewan NDP closer to the centre, Murray Wood says the federal NDP has taken a hard left turn with the election of Avi Lewis as its leader.

Thurs., March 26: Manitoba just dropped the PST on prepared foods. The NDP leader thinks Saskatchewan should follow suit and Murray Wood agrees we should not be taxed for eating.

Wed., March 25: Murray Wood says he’s hearing people wonder how Saskatchewan keeps running deficits with all of the activity in the resource sector, and it’s got him questioning the province’s royalty rates.