Evan Bray: Fall is the my pick of the seasons
It isn't quite fall yet - the season officially changes next week - but Evan Bray says fall is his favourite season, wit...
8:30 – Canada is making a major push to attract investment, and nuclear energy is increasingly part of that conversation. Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel was at the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto this week, talking about the opportunities and challenges facing Canada’s nuclear industry. He joins us now to talk about the appetite of foreign investment and the future of nuclear power in Canada.
Listener Question: Do you think Canada should be investing more in nuclear power as part of our energy future?
9:00 – Saskatchewan agricultural manufacturer SeedMaster is feeling the impact of the Canada-U.S. trade war; roughly 30 per cent of its product comes directly from the U.S. Allan Wiens, SeedMaster CEO, joins Evan to talk about what retaliatory tariffs mean for the company and whether those added costs eventually make their way to farmers.
LQ: Are you willing to pay more to buy Canadian during the trade war?
9:30 – Open phones – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
10:00 – Bugs ‘n Hugs – Every Friday, we open the phone lines and give you a chance to call out or commend anyone you think deserves it. Call 1-877-332-8255 and join the conversation!
11:00 – What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for smoked honey lemon pepper ribs.
11:15 –White Pony Lodge has been working in Regina’s North Central community for a decade, with a focus on harm reduction and helping people who are often facing some of the city’s toughest challenges. As it celebrates 10 years in the community, Nicki Clarke, White Pony Lodge board member, joins us to talk about the organization’s work and what it hopes for the next 10 years.
11:30 – As summer slowly comes to an end and a fall chill is in the air, there has been a lot of talk about what winter will be like. And according to many weather experts, a SUPER El Niño will also play a big role. Barrie Bonsal, a climate specialist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, joins Evan to explain what the weather phenomenon is and what Canadians should be watching for as winter approaches.
LQ: What’s the worst part of a Saskatchewan winter for you — the cold, the snow, the wind or the short days?
12:00 – Ottawa is taking steps toward bringing more private investment into Canada’s airports, a move it says could help fund improvements and potentially benefit travellers. But what would this mean for smaller airports? James Bogusz, President and CEO of Regina International Airport, joins Evan to explain the proposal and what it could mean for Saskatchewan travellers.
LQ: Do you think airport privatization will make flying more expensive for travellers?
