The Evan Bray Show

The Saskatchewan Card & Collector Experience brings together collectors, dealers and fans for a celebration of trading cards and collectibles. Carter Yelle and Justin Fetter, the owner/operators of the event, join us to talk about the growing interest in collecting and what people can expect at this year’s card show, happening NEXT weekend in Saskatoon.

With the 100th anniversary of Prince Albert National Park coming up in 2027, a new book celebrates the history, landscape and wildlife of one of Saskatchewan’s most treasured places. Bill Waiser, historian and author of Saskatchewan's Playground: A Photographic Celebration of Prince Albert National Park, alongside photographers Bob Ferguson and John Perret, join the show to talk about the book and what makes Prince Albert National Park so special to Saskatchewan.

You’re quick & clever! And for some weird reason you’ve carried the right answer in your head for years. Or maybe you just trust Uncle Google. It's time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener for Little Town Apparel -- your chance for fame and acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, but you’ll win prizes too!

Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds.

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

Bell is dramatically expanding its planned AI data centre south of Regina, with the project now potentially reaching 1.2 gigawatts of capacity and more than $50 billion in capital investment. The Saskatchewan NDP has raised concerns about transparency, consultation, environmental impacts and what the project could ultimately cost taxpayers. Carla Beck, leader of the Saskatchewan NDP, joins us to share the questions her party wants answered.

Saskatchewan Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill joins Evan for a full hour of listener calls as the health system faces pressure on multiple fronts — from staffing shortages and looming CUPE job action to pharmacists expanding their scope of care. Evan takes a deep dive into the state of health care in Saskatchewan.

Yesterday, Bell announced a major new AI data centre investment in the Regina area, with plans for a central hub, meaning hundreds of permanent jobs. The announcement is being welcomed by Regina-Wascana MP Michael Kram, who joins us to talk about what the project could mean for Regina and Saskatchewan

What happens when you take a lifetime of memories from the classroom, the playing field and the community and put them into a book? Danny Boyer, Moose Jaw educator, longtime coach and author of "Life on a Train with the Coach," joins Evan to talk about his book, his years of teaching and coaching and the memories and lessons learned along the way.

We often think about heritage as something Saskatchewan preserves from its past, but the people working in the sector argue it also has an important role to play in the province’s future. New research is making the economic case for heritage — from the jobs it supports and the visitors it attracts to the investment it keeps in Saskatchewan. Emma Morris, Executive Director of the Museums Association of Saskatchewan, and Ingrid Cazakoff, CEO of Heritage Saskatchewan, join Evan to talk about it.

Alberta is heading toward a referendum on separation next month, and there are plenty of questions about what leaving Canada would actually look like. Gary Mar, Canada West Foundation CEO, released a new report examining the economic, trade, constitutional and financial implications of Alberta separation. He joins the show to discuss what the report found and what's at stake for Albertans.

Distinguished Professor Nick Titov, a clinical psychologist and digital mental health researcher at Macquarie University in Australia, joins Evan to explore a very practical question: are there small things we can do every day that actually help protect and improve our mental health? His research has identified five everyday behaviours that seem to matter most — healthy thinking, meaningful activity, setting goals, healthy routines and social connection.

Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.

The federal government has made changes to Bill C-69, aimed at making it easier to move major energy projects through the approval process. This comes at a time when Canada needs to show its strength to investors at Carney's investment summit. Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa, joins the show to discuss Bill C-69 and what it means for Canada's energy future.

Regina is considering expanding paid on-street parking, including areas around the city’s two hospitals. The proposal is still in the early stages, but some city councillors are already pushing back. The city says the paid parking zones would help increase parking turnover. Do you think this is fair?

We're one week away from Canadian MPs returning to the House of Commons in Ottawa, and there is no shortage of things to discuss with the ongoing trade war with the United States, the Liberal retreat in Banff, Canada's 100-year deal with Ukraine, potential changes to Bill C-69 and more. Brian Lilley, political columnist for the Toronto Sun, joins Evan to catch us all up to speed before Parliament resumes.

The ongoing Canada-U.S. trade war continues to put pressure on Canada’s auto industry. Uncertainty is raising concerns about costs, jobs and the future of vehicle manufacturing in Canada. We’re joined by Brian Kingston, President and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association, to explain what the industry is facing.

Does Canada need a major overhaul of its tax system? Evan's guest, Geoffrey Turner, adjunct professor and tax counsel-in-residence at the University of Toronto Law School, argues yes — and one of his proposals might surprise you: raise the GST.

Open phones - Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.

The Roughriders couldn't go 2-0 against the Bombers, falling 19-6 in the Banjo Bowl. The game opened as a defensive battle, with only 13 points scored by halftime. Darrell Davis, Saskatchewan sportswriter and commentator, joins Evan to recap the game.