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8:30 – One week ago, the province released its Safe Schools Plan ahead of back to school in September during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, parents and teachers have been calling on the government to make changes to the plan, including requiring masks. A petition calling on the province to do more to keep students safe has collected more than 16,000 signatures. Yesterday, the province revealed a plan for students and staff with COVID-19 symptoms at school. Education Minister Gord Wyant joins Gormley to discuss the safe schools plan and the call for changes.

LIVE: Gord Wyant, Education Minster.

9:00 – The Hour of the Big Stories… Open Session

10:00 – The Government of Saskatchewan has announced $35 million in support for Saskatchewan’s hard-hit tourism sector. Under the Saskatchewan Tourism Sector Support Program, eligible hospitality and event/attraction operators will be able to apply for a one-time, non-repayable emergency payment. Payments will range from $10,000 to $50,000 for the accommodation sector and large event facilities and $7,500 to $15,000 for tour or event operators with ongoing fixed costs. Saskatchewan Hotel and Hospitality Association President and CEO Jim Bence joins Brent to discuss how this will impact the hotel and hospitality sector.

LIVE: Jim Bence, Saskatchewan Hotel and Hospitality Association President and CEO.

11:00 – We all have a list of favourite songs, but what about those songs we secretly love, but hate to admit? Give us a call/text at 1-877-332-8255 and let us know the song you’re embarrassed to have on your playlist!