Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
8:30 – The CFB Wainwright fire has left dozens injured, with many facing life-threatening burns and a long road to recovery. Dr. Marc Jeschke, director of the burn program at Hamilton Health Sciences Centre, joins us to explain the fight to save these patients and whether Canada is prepared for a tragedy of this scale.
Listener Question: Do tragedies like this make you feel inclined to donate blood or become an organ donor?
9:00 – Tariffs, trade barriers and project delays are putting pressure on Saskatchewan businesses. After a trip to Ottawa, Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce CEO Prabha Ramaswamy joins us to share what was accomplished — and what needs to happen next.
LQ: Are tariffs or trade uncertainty affecting your job, business or household?
9:30 – Everyone’s talking about the documentary You Can See Everything, with some calling it the craziest film they’ve ever seen. So what makes it so wild, and why is it blowing up? Movie, TV and pop culture critic Craig Silliphant joins us to break it down.
9:45 – 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 bacon-wrapped pig shots.
11:15 – More Regina families are struggling to put food on the table, and the need for support is growing. Mary Weimer, CEO of the Regina Food Bank, joins us to talk about the Mosaic Million Meal Challenge and how you can help make a difference.
11:30 – Canada is facing a crisis in major project construction, with soaring costs, delays and budget overruns making it increasingly difficult to build infrastructure and attract investment. University of Toronto professor Matti Siemiatycki argues that speeding up approvals isn’t enough to solve the problem. He joins Evan to talk about what else needs to happen.
LQ: Is Mark Carney doing enough to get Canada building again, or is it all talk?
12:00 – Tally up the score, tell us who wins and the real winner could be you! It’s time for Green & White Prognostications presented by Paladin Canada. Pick the game winner and the closest combined score, and you could win a $100 Co-op gift card from Sherwood Co-op!
