An iconic Canadian treat and the push for a National Day

May 5, 1945: Canada’s role in Europe’s liberation

On May 5, 1945, German forces surrendered to the First Canadian Army in the Netherlands, a key milestone in the final days of the Second World War. Ed Staniowski, a former Canadian Armed Forces member and former NHL player, joins the show to talk about the significance of this day and how it eventually led to VE Day and freedom for millions in Europe.

An iconic Canadian treat and the push for a National Day

Canadians don't mess around when it comes to their favourite dishes. Now, there's a push to celebrate and recognize an iconic Canadian treat. John Meissner, butter tart festival judge in Ontario and author of petition e7213 to declare April 19th as National Butter Tart Day, joins the show to share how one nasty butter tart sent him on a mission to protect the delicious treat!

Open lines with Evan: Calls, questions and conversations

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

Cruise crisis: What we know about the Hantavirus cases

A suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius has killed at least three passengers and sickened several others, with health officials reporting two confirmed and five suspected cases off the coast of Cape Verde. World Health Organization and international authorities are investigating and evacuating the ill, but say the risk to the general public remains very low. Dr. Joseph Blondeau, Saskatoon clinical microbiologist and Head of Clinical Microbiology at RUH and the University of Saskatchewan, joins the show to explain what hantavirus is and how rare human-to-human spread is.

From the ground: Saskatchewan's flood emergency

Many communities and RMs across the province are dealing with high levels of flooding, causing major damage and evacuation orders. Libby Gray, CKOM reporter, joins the show to chat about what's happening in the Watson area