The Evan Bray Show

Should the province have a hand in selecting federal judges?

This week, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and the premiers of Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec sent a letter asking Prime Minister Mark Carney for a greater role in selecting federal judges, arguing provinces know their communities best. To unpack how the system works now — and the risks of changing it — Evan is joined by Saskatoon criminal defence lawyer Brian Pfefferle.

Latest at city hall in Regina

CJME reporter Geoff Smith joins Evan to talk about what happened at yesterdays city council meeting in Regina.

Is FSIN shirking accountability when it comes to owing more than $28 million?

Indigenous Services Canada has informed the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations that it owes more than $28 million after a federal forensic audit found questionable and spending over a five‑year period. This has left some wondering about accountability. Bobby Cameron, Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, with FSIN's response.

Saskatoon council rejects proposed manager for downtown entertainment district

Oakview Group 360 will not be the new venue manager for the future Downtown Event and Entertainment District (DEED) in Saskatoon. A recommendation which proposed that group to manage the new downtown arena was voted down 5-3 on Wednesday afternoon at Saskatoon City Council. The council voted not to enter an agreement with OVG 360, which means city administration will cancel the procurement process. CKOM senior reporter Lara Fominoff joins the show.

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.