Detours Ahead: Inside Saskatchewan’s Construction Season

The concussion crisis in sports expanded

For years, researchers have been studying the long-term effects of repeated head impacts on athletes, particularly those who play contact sports. Dr. Daniel Daneshvar, Chair of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Mass General Brigham, joins Tamara to discuss his research and how it sparks important questions for anyone involved in sports like football, hockey, rugby and lacrosse here in Canada.

Growing the future of soil science in Saskatchewan

Most of us walk across soil every day without giving it a second thought, but beneath our feet is one of the most complex ecosystems on Earth. Bernice Richard, a biochemist, Cornell University Advanced Soil Health specialist, GHG auditor, published children's book author, and recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, joins Tamara to talk about launching The Soil Academy and why she believes Saskatchewan is the perfect place to inspire the next generation of soil scientists.

Minimum wage vs. livable wage

Saskatchewan's minimum wage is set to increase again this October, giving thousands of workers a boost in pay, from $15.35 to $15.70. But with the rising cost of living, many argue this isn't a liveable wage. Andrew Stevens, University of Regina Associate Professor, Industrial Relations & Human Resource Management, joins the show to share what a liveable wage is and what impact these increases have on the workforce and the economy.

Saskatchewan's severe weather and the fight to report it

It's been an active start to severe weather season in Saskatchewan, with the province already reaching its average number of tornadoes for an entire summer—and there's still plenty of the season left to go. Jenny Hagan, severe weather specialist, joins Tamara to talk about the wild weather and her thoughts on some communication changes at Environment Canada.

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