The Evan Bray Show Segments – Wednesday, August 28th

8:30 – A pack of dogs has a Saskatchewan mayor unsure of what to do. 650 CKOM senior reporter, Lara Fominoff, reported on Tuesday about an aggressive pack of dogs causing terror in the town of Allan, Sask. Mayor Bonnie Lewis says they’re causing her panic with the danger they pose. Lara Fominoff and Bonnie Lewis join Evan to talk about the story.

Listener Question: Should towns be able to step in during situations like this when owners won’t be accountable for their animals/property?

9:00 – Open phones – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.

10:00 – There’s a lot happening in Canadian news, from safe injection sites in Ontario seeing mounting criticisms to anticipation ahead of parliament resuming in Ottawa this fall. Toronto Sun columnist, Brian Lilley, joins Evan to break down what he’s seeing in Canadian news.

10:30 – Are there any policy decisions the Trudeau government could make right now that will pull them up in the polls closer to the conservatives? Call Evan at 1-877-332-8255.

11:00 – It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener! It’s your chance for fame, and acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, but you’ll also win an exclusive Smartest Radio Listener t-shirt thanks to Little Town Apparel. Available ONLY to Saskatchewan Smartest Radio Listener winners. Call in to win at 1-877-332-8255!

11:30 – After Evan’s conversation with some concerned Saskatchewan parents whose teenaged children have not been able to secure summer jobs, Evan speaks with Chelsey Mack, director of human resources shared services with the City of Saskatoon to better understand what the hiring process looks like from the perspective of the city and what qualities an HR professional might look for or decide against.

LQ: What do you think of hiring practices today? What are the factors that employers should be considering when hiring for a position? Should high school kids get priority over someone else?

12:00 – As Regina City Council disusses renaming Dewdney Avenue, Dr. Jacqueline Ottmann, president of First Nations University, joins Evan to give a different perspective on the issue. Dr. Ottmann also shares with Evan about her role and the future of FNU.

LQ: Has Regina’s city council done the right thing by voting down renaming Dewdney Avenue?