Gormley show segments – Tuesday Sept 12

Gormley, Tuesday, September 12th, 2023

8:30 – As an effort to avoid increasing property taxes in Saskatoon, a city committee has proposed adding an accommodation tax to help generate revenue for a new downtown arena in the city. Accommodation taxes exist in other Canadian cities, like Winnipeg, and across British Columbia. The tax could see additional fees added to tickets, hotels and rental car costs. Discover Saskatoon CEO, Steph Clovechuk, joins Gormley to offer more information about the newly-proposed fee.

9:00 – Hour of the Big Stories…open lines

10:00 – Saskatchewan remains divided over the new parental inclusion and consent policies that are being introduced by the province. A recent piece in the National Post by Jamie Saronak states it was only a matter of time before more push-back came for more parent input on issues of gender and pronouns. Lise Merle, founder of Socialite Media and online personality, joins Gormley to discuss the article and concerns surrounding parental information and gender transitions in Saskatchewan schools.

11:00 – An age-old debate that resurfaced over the Labour Day weekend has people asking once again — what is appropriate for a politician to wear? Gormley discusses political vanity and popular looks, including Jagmeet Singh’s Rolex watch and Pierre Poilievre’s recent makeover. Should politicians who represent the everyday person wear and/or own expensive items?

12:00 – While bats to some are a nocturnal nightmare, the flying mammals can be invaluable — especially in Saskatchewan, as they eat pests that can hurt crops. But bats are facing a fatal fungal disease, called White-nose Syndrome, that is threatening their survival. Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are studying the disease. Outreach Coordinator Lauren MacDonald joins Gormley to share more about the study.