The Evan Bray Show

The Government of Canada has extended its firearms amnesty beyond October 30, giving people more time to turn in unwanted firearms. Blaine Beaven, Saskatchewan Firearms Office Commissioner and Murray Cowan, Saskatchewan Chief Firearms Officer/Deputy Commissioner, join us to discuss gun safety, responsible ownership and what every hunter should keep in mind before heading out into the field.

Evan catches up with Regina's Chief of Police, Lorilee Davies, to talk about local crime statistics, how the city is doing in 2026 and what information people in Regina should be aware of.

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Saskatoon’s proposed $1.2-billion Downtown Event and Entertainment District is sparking plenty of debate. Is it a major opportunity for the city or a costly mistake? We’re bringing both sides together for a one-hour panel on DEED — the big questions, the high costs and what comes next. Ken Wood and Courtney Saliken are opposed to the project and are pushing for greater public input, while John Howden and Troy Davies are making the case for moving forward.

Saskatchewan's throne speech included plans to handle some impaired-driving offences through administrative penalties rather than criminal charges, following an approach B.C. has used for years. Vancouver lawyer, specializing in criminal driving law, Kyla Lee joins Evan to discuss the pros and cons of that system, as well as the Supreme Court's decision not to hear a constitutional challenge to mandatory roadside alcohol screening.

Sisters Lila and Julia McCormick have faced breast cancer together, undergoing mastectomies on the same day in September. They join Evan to share their journeys in the hope of helping others, today at the 27th annual C95 Radio Marathon for Breast Cancer Research, which raises funds for breast cancer research in Saskatchewan.

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Yesterday, Regina's Core Community Park homeless encampment was taken down. Regina Fire says it was due to ‘imminent’ fire risks. Many staying in the park were moved to shelters, motels or a friend's house, according to volunteers and security on site. Chad Bachynski, Mayor of Regina, joins us for a quick conversation about the next steps.

What’s on the Saskatchewan government’s to-do list — and what does it mean for you? From health care and affordability to new laws, 980 CJME Senior Reporter Lisa Schick breaks down the biggest promises in the Throne Speech and what to watch for next.

Are modern zoos really helping protect endangered species, or are they failing to deliver on their promises of conservation, education and animal welfare? Author Andrew Westoll joins Evan to explain why he believes the modern zoo’s time is up, and whether we should be rethinking how we keep wild animals in captivity.

What happens when it's time to pass down the family farm, business or inheritance, and how do you keep money from tearing a family apart? Author and family business expert Dr. Tom Deans joins Evan ahead of a talk in Saskatoon next week to discuss the conversations families need to have about wealth, succession and their future.

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The Indian Act has shaped First Nations life in Canada for nearly 150 years — but is it time to move on? PM Mark Carney says yes, but what would replacing it actually look like, and what rights and protections could be at risk? Ken Coates, professor emeritus at the University of Saskatchewan and professor of Indigenous Governance at Yukon University, joins us to break it down.

Flu and COVID-19 vaccines became available to Saskatchewan residents six months and older on October 13. With only 20 per cent getting a flu shot last year, and even fewer getting a COVID-19 shot, health officials are urging people to get vaccinated before infection rates rise. Dr. Vivian Onaemo, Medical Health Officer with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, joins us to explain why vaccination matters as Evan gets his shots live on air.

After more than 40 years of helping Canadians get smarter with their money, The Wealthy Barber author and former Dragons’ Den star Dave Chilton is calling it a career. Before retiring in December, he joins Evan for one last conversation about money, happiness and what really matters in life.

From Saskatchewan wheat fields to your dinner plate — a new pasta plant planned for Swift Current could bring more food production, jobs and investment to the province! Shawn Moen, CEO of 9 Mile Legacy Brewing and Chair of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce and Monty Reich, CEO of Southwest Terminal, join Evan to talk about Saskatchewan’s next big thing in pasta.

It’s been more than six months since Saskatchewan overhauled how animal welfare is enforced across most of the province. How’s the new system working, are animals getting the protection they need? Lavan Thirukketheesawaranathan, CEO of the Saskatchewan Animal Enforcement Agency, joins Evan for a check-in.

The Epic Alliance collapse involved roughly $211 million in investor money — and nearly five years later, questions remain about accountability. Is Saskatchewan’s real estate regulatory system doing enough to protect the public? Chris Guérette, CEO of the Saskatchewan REALTORS® Association, wants an independent review.

Saskatchewan politicians are gearing up to face questions about affordability, health care and the new AI data centre when the legislature resumes tomorrow. The sitting will begin with a speech from the throne, outlining priorities for Moe's Saskatchewan Party. Lisa Schick, 980 CJME Senior Reporter, joins us ahead of the Throne Speech to preview the fall sitting.

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