Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
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Gormley, Thursday, September 21st, 2023
8:30 – Top grocery executives in Canada have pledged to “support” the Liberal government’s efforts to keep soaring food prices in check after a summit meeting on Monday. The University of Guelph’s Michael von Massow joins Gormley to talk more about grocery prices and what the effects of that decision might be.
LIVE: Michael von Massow, associate professor at the University of Guelph researching topics including retail and restaurant food demand and supply chain management.
9:00 – Bugs Day…the hour of rage! What is bugging you this week? Give us a call at 1-877-332-8255.
10:00 – What is happening to all those dogs that found homes during the COVID-19 pandemic? According to dog trainer Barry Gay, many of those happy homes haven’t been permanent, with many dogs being abandoned and even dumped outside Saskatchewan cities. Gay joins Gormley to talk about why this is happening and other timely canine topics.
LIVE: Barry Gay, dog trainer at Buena Vista Kennels.
11:00 – An article in Blacklock’s Reporter has revealed that the CBC is paying six-figure salaries to 144 corporate directors, despite complaining of financial pressure since the pandemic. Blacklock’s managing editor, Tom Korski, joins Gormley to discuss the piece.
LIVE: Tom Korski, managing editor of Blacklock’s Reporter.
12:00 – Wednesday’s “March 4 Kids” rally by the organization, Hands Off Our Children, brought hundreds of people out in both Saskatoon and Regina to push for parental rights in education. Nadine Ness, one of the Saskatchewan organizers, joins Gormley to share how the demonstration went.
LIVE: Nadine Ness, movement provincial manager for Hands Off Our Kids in Saskatchewan.
