Neck guard sales jump after Sask. hockey player slashed by skate
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More adult players are now investing in the protective equipment.
8:30 – An Al Qaeda-linked terrorist has been released from a Canadian prison. The Parole Board of Canada is the last line of defence on whether offenders are ready to leave. This is the latest in a growing number of offenders with links to terrorist groups coming out of Canadian prisons. Public safety is in question, and Stewart Bell, an Investigative Journalist for Global News, joins Gormley to explain the latest in this ongoing concern.
LIVE: Stewart Bell, National Online Journalist, Investigative Global News.
9:00– Bugs Day…the hour of rage! What is bugging you this week? Give us a call at 1-877-332-8255
10:00 – There is a new technology that helps in the fight against wildfires. ALERTCalifornia is a wireless network at the University of California San Diego that uses 1,000 cameras to monitor wildfire activities in California. This system could be used here in Canada. It can recognize early ignition and alert services of potential wildfires. Dr. Neil Driscoll, professor of geology and geophysics at the University of California and Director of ALERTCalifornia, joins Gormley to discuss the benefits of this system.
LIVE: Dr. Neil Driscoll, professor of geology and geophysics at the University of California San Diego.
11:00 – Have you noticed the increased sports betting ads running during a sports broadcast? During the broadcast, you could see nearly 9 minutes of advertising promoting single and in-game betting. What is the impact of this advertisement on our young people? Dr. Spencer Murch, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Concordia Research Chair on Gambling, specializing in behavioural addictions. Dr. Murch joins Gormley to explain the impact sports gambling is having.
LIVE: Dr. Spencer Murch, Cognitive psychologist specializing in behavioural addictions, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Concordia Research Chair on Gambling.
11:30 – Listener Question: How do you feel about the number of sports betting advertisements during a sports broadcast?
12:00 – The Saskatchewan Highland Gathering and Celtic Festival is happening in Regina this weekend. Cabers will be tossed, highland dances performed, and piping will be heard. Myron Stenka, a board member of the Saskatchewan Highland Gathering and Celtic Festival, joins Gormley to chat about the festivities.
LIVE: Myron Stenka, Board member with the Saskatchewan Highland Gathering and Celtic Festival and responsible for the piping and drumming competitions.