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What time is it? It's Eatin' Time! with Belton Johnson - powered by the Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Gormley with his recipe for grilled garlic and rosemary flank steak!
JOHN GORMLEY Broadcaster, lawyer and author, John Gormley is a former Member of Parliament whose radio show has become an important part of life in Saskatchewan. John has been a show host on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME for more that 20 years, covering the big topics and conversations, both local and international. John is a regular convention speaker, entertaining audiences on topics ranging from politics to pop culture. At the University of Saskatchewan, he has taught political science students and has been an adjunct faculty member in the College of Law. John has written two books. His first, “Left Out: Saskatchewan’s NDP and the Relentless Pursuit of Mediocrity” is a Canadian bestseller. His second book “The Gormley Papers: I’m Right and You Know It” is a compilation of newspaper columns touching on everything from current issues to living a better life. Appointed Queens Counsel, John has also been on Saskatchewan Business Magazine’s list of the province’s 10 Most Influential People.
JOHN GORMLEY Broadcaster, lawyer and author, John Gormley is a former Member of Parliament whose radio show has become an important part of life in Saskatchewan. John has been a show host on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME for more that 20 years, covering the big topics and conversations, both local and international. John is a regular convention speaker, entertaining audiences on topics ranging from politics to pop culture. At the University of Saskatchewan, he has taught political science students and has been an adjunct faculty member in the College of Law. John has written two books. His first, “Left Out: Saskatchewan’s NDP and the Relentless Pursuit of Mediocrity” is a Canadian bestseller. His second book “The Gormley Papers: I’m Right and You Know It” is a compilation of newspaper columns touching on everything from current issues to living a better life. Appointed Queens Counsel, John has also been on Saskatchewan Business Magazine’s list of the province’s 10 Most Influential People.
Inclusion Canada has been following the case of Brent Gobana, a man accused of sexually assaulting multiple individuals with intellectual disabilities while he worked at Shepherd's Villa. In their recent media release, they asked the RCMP to approach all of the residents from Shepherd's villa, and for more action to be taken. Robin Acton, President of Inclusion Canada joins Gormley to discuss more.
Six swimmers are going to swim the entire length of Lake Diefenbaker in three days to raise money for the YWCA and the Lo Ronge Native Women's Council Piwapan Women's Center. This will be the third annual Diefenbaker Dip, the distance is approximately 163 Km for the swimmers and it will take around 62 hours to complete. Dionne Tatlow, a swimmer for the Diefenbaker Dip tells us more.
Statistics Canada released results yesterday stating that 23 per cent of couples who live together are unmarried. In the last 40 years, this is a 447 per cent increase in common law couples. Why are more Canadians comfortable with common law? Should couples live together before getting married? Call in and let us know! 1 877 332 8255.
Western Canadian Wheat Growers released a report in September on how the proposed fertilizer emissions reduction will affect Canadian farmers. The report states that they are "shocked by the depth of the impact of the federal government’s proposed 30% reduction in fertilizer emissions." Gunter Jochum, President of Western Canadian Wheat Growers joins Gormley to discuss this report, and how reducing fertilizer emissions could devastate farmers.
The University of Regina will receive $20 million for five projects that will research ways in which Canadian frontline healthcare workers can improve their mental health. Nicholas Carleton, Professor of Psychology at the University of Regina, tells us more about the research on the mental health of frontline workers, and how it is important now more than ever.
The Bank of Canada announced yesterday that they are hiking its overnight interest rate to 2.5 per cent in order to combat inflation. Dr. Jason Childs, Associate Professor of economics at the University of Regina breaks down what this really means for Canadians, and how it will affect other interest rates such as mortgages or lines of credit.