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The battle for Hockey Night in Canada: Why fans are speaking out

Hockey Night in Canada was a staple for many households; it's how a lot of young hockey fans fell in love with the game. But now, its future is uncertain. An agreement between Rogers Communications and the CBC that allowed HNIC to air on the network recently expired. But a Regina band is hoping to change that. Carter Vosper, lead singer and guitarist for Regina's Blu Beach Band, joins Evan to share why the band started a petition to save HNIC.

Parliament hits pause: What got done before the summer break?

The House of Commons rose for the last time before summer break last week. IT passed 24 bills during the sitting, including 19 government bills, three private members' bills and two Senate bills. To bring us up to speed on the last session and what Canadians should expect for the fall sitting, Evan is joined by Stephanie Taylor, National Post politics reporter.

Should Saskatchewan follow Quebec's energy drink ban?

Quebec is breaking new ground in Canada by becoming the first province to ban the sale of energy drinks to anyone under 16. Supporters say the combination of high caffeine and sugar levels poses unnecessary risks for young people, and for his take we're joined by Dr. Christopher Labos, a Montreal physician, host of The Body of Evidence podcast, and author of Does Coffee Cause Cancer?

The retention problem: What's driving health-care workers away?

Health-care worker retention has become a major issue in Saskatchewan, and it comes as contract negotiations between health-care unions and employers continue. CUPE 5430 President Bashir Jalloh joins us to explain why his union believes retention remains a challenge and what changes workers are looking for at the bargaining table.

Police violence, youth crime and river safety — A conversation with Saskatoon’s Police Chief

Evan catches up with Saskatoon's Chief of Police, Cam McBride, to talk local crime statistics, how the city is doing in 2025 and what information people in Saskatchewan should be aware of.