Sarah Mills: Does this Canada Day feel different due to 'elbows up' attitude?
Does Canada Day feel different this year? Sarah Mills says we should be cheering harder for Canada than ever due to our ...
Gormley, Wednesday, February 16, 2022 w. guest host Mike Couros
8:30 – Truckers remain encamped on Parliament Hill, despite Justin Trudeau’s declaration of the Emergencies Act on Monday, giving police new powers to end the protest. Blocked border crossings in Surrey, British Columbia, and Coutts, Alberta have now reopened, but the resignation of Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly Tuesday may slow down the process in Ottawa. Meanwhile, the Conservatives announced their opposition to the act, which must come before Parliament and the Senate within a week. Jordan Press with the Canadian Press joins Mike to catch up on the latest news on the protests and Emergencies Act.
LIVE: Jordan Press, Canadian Press Reporter.
9:00 – The Hour of the Big Stories… Open Session!
10:00 – Saskatchewan’s agricultural exports were worth $17.5 billion in 2021 – setting another new record for the province. According to a government news release, leading agri-food export commodities in 2021 continue to be canola seed, canola oil, non-durum wheat, lentils, durum and dry peas, with top international market destinations including the United States, China, Japan and Mexico. Agriculture Minister David Marit joins Mike to discuss what this means for the provincial economy.
LIVE: David Marit, Agriculture Minister.
10:30 – After a cyberattack made the list of GiveSendGo donors to the protest convoy public, some media in Canada have been using the hacked list to further their stories. According to Ezra Levant with the Rebel Media, major Canadian media outlets have been combing through the illegally hacked database of GiveSendGo donors, emailing them, and asking them to explain their donations. Levant says this is “Trudeau’s state broadcaster… doxing Trudeau’s political opponents,” and noted that those contacted may suffer financial penalties under the Emergencies Act. Levant joins Mike to share the details, and why the media’s use of the hacked list is concerning for him.
LIVE: Ezra Levant, founder and head of the Rebel Media.
11:00 – It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener! Powered by Minhas Distillery, Winery & Brewery. Your chance for fame, acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you’ll win a $50 gift card from Minhas Distillery, Winery & Brewery, with locations in Regina and Saskatoon PLUS a “Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener” t-shirt from our friends at Little Town Apparel.
11:15/30: Is it better to grow up in a small town? Mike grew up in Humboldt, and he says he wouldn’t change it for the world. How did your hometown influence your childhood? What were the advantages or disadvantages? Call Mike at 1-877-332-8255 and join the conversation!
12:00 – The Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association is holding its 33rd annual Soil Health Conference this week (Wed. and Thurs.), and this year the focus is on carbon. Aldyen Donnelly, founder and director of carbon economics at Nori will be delivering a keynote titled ‘Carbon Markets – Where We Are, Where This is Going, and Questions Farmers and Ranchers Should Ask Before Jumping on the Bandwagon,’ and she joins Gormley to share her tips for helping producers navigate the carbon marketplace.
LIVE: Aldyen Donnelly, co-founder and director of carbon economics at Nori (a carbon removal marketplace), keynote speaker at Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association’s 33rd annual Soil Health Conference (Feb. 16 and 17).
