The Evan Bray Show Segments – Wednesday, October 9th

8:30 – Hurricane Milton has hit Florida and is causing some major devastation for our neighbours to the south. Chris Fogarty, Canadian Hurricane Centre senior research meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, joins Evan to share what we know about the storm and what might still be brewing.

9:00 – Saskatchewan education workers have been continuing to struggle with violence in classrooms in the province. Samantha Becotte, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation, joins Evan to discuss this challenge ahead of the upcoming election.

Listener Question: How much will education issues in the province affect your vote on election day later this month? 

9:30 – 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 huge problem with animal overpopulation in Saskatchewan and Veronica Hermiston, director and founder of the Mozart Sympawthy Animal Sanctuary, is dealing with that problem first hand (paw). She joins Evan to discuss this and how families can help their animals adjust to more time alone during the back-to-school season.

LQ: Has the pendulum swung too far when it comes to not spending time away from your pet? Are you an irresponsible animal owner if you leave your dog at home while you go to work?

10:30 – Has the pendulum swung too far when it comes to not spending time away from your pet? Are you an irresponsible animal owner if you leave your dog at home while you go to work? How do you help your animal adjust to being home alone when back-to-school season or vacation time comes? Call Evan with your thoughts at 1-877-332-8255.

11:00 – You’re quick & clever! And for some weird reason you’ve carried the right answer in your head for years. Or maybe you just trust Uncle Google. It‘s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener for Little Town Apparel — your chance for fame and acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you’ll win prizes too! Call 1-877-332-8255 to play!

11:30 – Artificial intelligence is saving lives. A study recently published by the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows that there was a 26 per cent drop in unexpected deaths among hospitalized patients after an AI system was implemented. Dr. Rob Fraser, health tech expert and founding CEO and is the current President and CSO of Molecular You Corporation, joins Evan to explain why.

12:00 – Evan revisits his earlier conversation with Samantha Becotte, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation.