The Evan Bray Show

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

Scroll vs. Control: Should Youth Under 16 be Banned From Social Media?

While many of us experienced childhoods free of social media, children today are surrounded by it. It's raising concerns around the world on the growing impacts of social media on young people and whether stronger limits, or even bans, are needed. Val Caldwell, public speaker and online safety educator for children and adults, joins the show to share her expertise on what parents need to know about social media and the impacts it might be having on their children.

A conversation about the NDP’s new federal leader and the challenges he will face – especially in Saskatchewan

The federal NDP just chose a new leader! Avi Lewis has stepped into the new role and has his work cut out for him. The party has suffered some major losses in recent years and even the provincial NDP here in Saskatchewan have sme problems with the new leader. Charles Smith, Professor in the Department of Political Studies at St. Thomas More College, University of Saskatchewan, joins the show to share his thoughts on the new leader and if the federal NDP can really make a comeback

Tisdale’s winner of the prestigious Loran Scholarship

One spectacular high school student is being honoured for a prestigious award--and she's the only Saskatchewan recipient! Emily Gustus, Grade 12 student and recipient of prestigious Loran Scholarship, is from Tisdale and has a lot more than just good grades to show for why she's an excellent candidate for the scholarship. She joins the show to talk about what this achievement means to her and her future.

TOMORROW is the deadline for Canada’s federal firearms buyback program – what you need to know

The deadline for Canada’s federal firearms buyback program is fast approaching, with gun owners having until tomorrow to submit their declaration if they want to be eligible for compensation. But there are still questions about how the program works, what it means for gun owners here in Saskatchewan and what happens if you miss that window. Blaine Beaven, Senior Legal Counsel with the Saskatchewan Firearms Office, joins us to walk us through what people need to know.