Saskatchewan Small Businesses In Survival Mode

A Saskatchewan Story of Courage, Family & The Bessborough

A new Saskatchewan book tells the story of one remarkable woman whose life became intertwined with one of Saskatoon’s most iconic landmarks. Courage and a Castle: A Tribute to a Remarkable Woman traces Mary Koczka’s journey as she became the breadwinner for a family of eight, with the Bessborough Hotel serving as an anchor through decades of change and hardship. Brent is joined by Wanita Koczka to talk about her book and amazing mother.

Saskatchewan Small Businesses In Survival Mode

Canadian small business confidence has fallen to a three-year low, with rising costs, shrinking revenues and economic uncertainty putting increasing pressure on owners. A new Zensurance survey finds nearly half have considered closing permanently this year, while in Manitoba and Saskatchewan that number rises to 54 per cent! Guest host Brent Loucks welcomes Mariano Neiman, Zensurance’s Chief Operating Office to the show.

Lithium-ion Battery Fires: What You Need To Know

Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere now, powering everything from phones and laptops to e-bikes, power tools and electric vehicles. But we’re also seeing growing concern about fires involving these batteries, some of which can burn extremely hot and be difficult to extinguish. Benjamin Casey, founder of CODEX Engineering and creator, host of the "FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING PODCAST," joins Brent to explain the risks and what safety tips people should know.

What’s The "Most Saskatchewan" Place To Live?

There's always something to talk about when it comes to the housing market, from the historically low inventory to a survey ranking the "most Saskatchewan" places to live. Is your community on the list? Chris Guérette, Saskatchewan Realtors Association CEO, joins Brent for this conversation.

Party Safer: What Music Festivals Can Teach Us About Drugs

Whether it's Ness Creek, Coachella or Jazz Fest, some music festival-goers like to enjoy substances or alcohol. Erika Dyck, history professor at the University of Saskatchewan and a Canada Research Chair in history of health and social justice, specifically studies the use of psychedelics and harm reduction in these spaces. She joins Brent now to talk about what her research can teach us about keeping people safer and the long history of harm reduction.