The Evan Bray Show

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As Canada looks for new ways to strengthen its economy and reduce its dependence on the United States, one idea gaining attention is the creation of new east-west pipelines. Alberta and Ontario's premiers are proposing a pipeline to carry western Canada's oil to the east. Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute...

Whether you grew up blowing into Nintendo cartridges, spending hours in the arcade or just love pop culture, there's something for everyone at Saskatchewan Retro GameCon. Jared Dormer is the Co-creator of the con; he joins Evan to share what fans can expect and why nostalgia and retro are making a comeback!

From a Saskatchewan startup to a globally recognized agricultural equipment manufacturer, Norbert Beaujot, President and founder of SeedMaster, has spent the past 25 years helping farmers improve how they seed their crops. He joins Evan now to chat about his company's journey and what's in store for the future.

Canadian Western Agribition has long been one of Saskatchewan's signature events, attracting livestock producers, exhibitors and visitors from around the world. But following the REAL deal with Brandt, there have been some concerns raised about the future of Agribition as we know it. Shaun Kindopp, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Western Agribition, joins the show to talk about the latest announ...

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

Impaired driving laws could see big changes in Saskatchewan. The provincial government is proposing a new approach which would remove criminal charges from some impaired driving offences. Tim McLeod, Minister of Justice and Attorney General, joins Evan to explain why the government made this decision and how it'll impact you on the road.

Tally up the score, tell us who wins and the real winner could be you! It’s time for Green & White Prognostications presented by Paladin Canada. Pick the game winner and the closest combined score, and you could win a $100 Co-op gift card from Sherwood Co-op!

Sometimes one person can inspire an entire community with a big idea and a lot of determination. That's exactly what Dion Campbell, local volunteer and teacher rollerblading 700 km across Saskatchewan, is doing to raise money to help save the Rocanville Community Rink. He joins the show while on his journey to share how it's been and how close he is to the finish line!

When was the last time you looked up at the night sky and saw more stars than you could count? Nicholas Ypelaar, Interpretation Coordinator at the Grasslands National Park, joins Brent to talk about the Dark Sky Preserve and how you can get the best view of the night sky this summer.

What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson - powered by the Saskatchewan Cattle Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for Double Stuffed Blue Cheese Burgers.

Bugs 'n Hugs - Every Friday, we open the phone lines and give you a chance to call out or commend anyone you think deserves it.

Homelessness and encampments have become increasingly visible in cities across Canada—including right here in Saskatchewan. But while levels of government pass the buck on who needs to solve the problem, Alexandra Flynn, director of the housing research collaborative at the University of British Columbia’s Peter A. Allard School of Law, says they should be working together. She joins Brent to expl...

We've all seen the posts scrolling on social media, whether it's a cute animal, a crazy natural disaster, or an ad for a local business; a lot of them are AI-generated. This is causing some controversy for local businesses, while others poke fun at the idea. Krunal Chavda, AI Research Assistant, Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan, joins Brent to share how he helps businesses na...

For many hunters, the outdoors isn't just a hobby—it's a lifelong passion that's rooted in conservation and respect for wildlife. Kelly Kozij, 2nd Vice President of the Weyburn Wildlife Federation, joins us to talk about the Guns for Habitat program and how it donates every dollar to conserve land across the province.

From a minimum wage increase announcement to continued trade uncertainty after the CUSMA review and a push for another AI data centre, this time near Saskatoon, there's no shortage of topics that could change our economy. Jason Aebig, CEO, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, joins guest host Brent Loucks to break down what these developments mean for local businesses, workers and future investm...

Saskatchewan is making its mark in the video game world with the launch of a brand-new independent game studio and a debut game already creating buzz! Founders of Mistik Studios: Kay-Lynne Fehr, the studio's Creative Director, and Marentin Fehr, its Technical Director behind Kitch Witch, join Brent to talk about their cozy cooking and life-simulation game, which explores themes of grief and healin...

For many students, graduation marks the end of one chapter—but for one Saskatoon teen, it also comes with a life-changing opportunity. Drake Jordan, recent Walter Murray graduate and recipient of $100,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship and his mom, Tanya Jordan, join the show to talk about what this scholarship means to Drake and his family and what he plans to study in university.

What started as a childhood love of The Dukes of Hazzard has grown into an ambitious Saskatchewan-made television project. Copperhill Road, a series in pre-production with 25 episodes already written, using local talent, local crews, and a whole lot of Saskatchewan pride. Ryan Martens, Copperhill Road creator, director, producer, and actor joins Brent to talk about this project.

Stephen Marche, journalist, author and host of the podcast, Gloves Off, joins the show following the release of his podcast's newest season. Last season, he explored how Canada will survive the Trump era; now he explores how Canada will win. Stephen joins Brent to walk us through what changed in a year and how Canada became a global superpower.

It's the first full week of summer vacation! The kids are home, but that raises the question: how much freedom should they be given? In the '80s, we'd let them roam the neighbourhood, but these days most are kept on a tighter leash. What do our kids lose when they can't take risks? For more on this, Brent speaks with Dr. Mariana Brussoni, Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UBC and the BC...

Most Canadians don't spend a lot of time thinking about government debt, but they do care about where their tax dollars are going. A new report from the Fraser Institute says Canadians will pay nearly $95 billion this year just in interest on federal and provincial government debt. Jake Fuss, Director of Fiscal Studies, Fraser Institute, joins the show to break down what the numbers really mean an...

Mosquitoes are no joke this year! And according to some reports, mosquito numbers are roughly 10 times HIGHER than last year. Dr. Sean Prager, research lead in the University of Saskatchewan Insect Research Facility (USIRF) and associate professor of plant sciences, joins Brent to tell us what all the buzz is about and how to keep the pesky bugs at bay.

Yesterday, Canada, the United States and Mexico came together to discuss the mandatory review of their trade agreement, CUSMA. The discussion isn't a hard deadline, more of a checkpoint to see where all countries are, and if one were to exit the agreement, that process could take up to 10 years. While Canada and Mexico have stated they'd like to continue the 16-year agreement, the U.S. aren't exac...

Tomorrow is Canada Day! There are lots of events, but we wanted to highlight a unique one. The RCMP Heritage Centre is inviting families for a free afternoon of activities that will take visitors on a coast-to-coast journey across Canada. To find out more, Evan is joined by Sam Karikas, CEO of the RCMP Heritage Centre.