Murray Wood: Of Easter bunny bells and Juicy Fruit gum
For Murray Wood, Easter brings to mind grandma's practical advice about repurposing, and some of life's little lessons.
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Pandemic puts a $2.4 billion wound in the Saskatchewan budget
The global COVID-19 pandemic has created a significant hole in the Saskatchewan budget that will take more than a vaccine to cure. The reduction in provincial revenues and additional costs related to ...
Jun 15, 2020
SHA reveals next step in resumption of services
The Saskatchewan Health Authority's self-described "methodical and cautious approach" to resuming health services is set to take the next step. In a media release Wednesday, the authority said it will...
Jun 10, 2020
Gov’t says outdoor playgrounds, beaches to open Friday
Kids and parents in Saskatchewan are about to get some relief Friday. The provincial government announced Monday outdoor playgrounds, beaches and associated washrooms that were closed to prevent the p...
Jun 08, 2020
National unemployment rate hits new record even as economy adds jobs
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada reports a record high unemployment rate as the economy added 289,600 jobs in May, with businesses reopening amid easing public health restrictions. The unemployment rate ros...
Jun 05, 2020
Prosecutors charge 3 more officers in George Floyd’s death
MINNEAPOLIS - Prosecutors on Wednesday expanded their case against the police who were at the scene of George Floyd's death, charging three of the officers with aiding and abetting a murder and upgrad...
Jun 03, 2020
Number of active COVID-19 cases in Sask. at 47; lowest in more than two months
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan is at its lowest mark since March 21. There was one new case reported Monday and six more recoveries, dropping the number of active cases in the pro...
Jun 01, 2020
COVID-19 forces CFL to change plans for 2020 season, Grey Cup
The CFL has announced the 2020 Grey Cup game won't be played in Regina - unless the Saskatchewan Roughriders earn the right to host it. In a statement Wednesday, the CFL announced it was changing its ...
May 20, 2020
Provinces announces 11 more recoveries, no new cases of COVID-19
There were no new reported cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan on Monday, keeping the provincial total at 592. 11 more people have recovered for a total of 455. There are 131 active cases. Five people a...
May 18, 2020 The coronavirus. (Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota/Twitter)
One dead after Snowbirds plane crashes in B.C.
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - A Canadian Forces Snowbirds plane crashed in a residential area of Kamloops, B.C., on Sunday, sending neighbours pouring onto the street where they said debris was scattered and a hou...
May 17, 2020
RCMP officer wounded after shooting near Biggar
An RCMP officer suffered a non-life-threatening injury Thursday night after being shot during the execution of a search warrant near Biggar. In a media release Friday, the Mounties said the incident h...
May 15, 2020 RCMP conducted a major investigation at a home near Biggar on May 15, 2020 after an officer was shot there. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 2
On today's show, Evan asks whether you really relax when you have time off, the economic impact of the industrial carbon...
