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Construction season could get a whole lot more intense in a couple of years in Saskatoon. The city released its options for bus rapid transit and permanent downtown bike lanes today. CKOM News Director Chris Vandenbreekel joins David now.

Cooking with Shack. Rock 102's Shack joins David with another recipe to try out over the weekend. Today's recipe is extra cheesy scalloped potatoes with back bacon!

Traffic Reporter Jay Thomas joins David to talk about the Draggins Car Show!

The Big Lead: Public at last, special counsel Robert Mueller’s report revealed to a waiting nation Thursday that President Donald Trump had tried to seize control of the Russia probe and force Mueller’s removal to stop him from investigating potential obstruction of justice by the president. David has the details.

Sonya Lalli, a Saskatoon-born author of Indian heritage, is launching her first novel "The Matchmaker's List" tonight in her hometown. Lalli's new work of fiction explores the conflict between a modern young woman, Raina, and her traditional grandmother when it comes to romance and marriage. Lalli's book calls attention to the not-so-glamorous tradition of arranged marriage, and the double-standard women face when it comes to settling down with a spouse. Lalli joins John now to discuss the book and what she hopes readers learn from it.

April is Financial Literacy Month, and many are emphasizing the importance of financial literacy for young people. The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education held a number of events in schools this week aiming to teach young people more about money before they start making mistakes as a young adult. That's got us wondering - do you think your education prepared to manage your own finances? What tips would you give to young people hoping to learn more about money? Is there anything you wish you were taught as a child that you had to learn the hard way later in life? Give us a call at 1-877-332-8255.

Thursday, April 18, 2019

It's hard times for he Saskatchewan's hotels and restaurants, according to Jim Bence, president of the Saskatchewan Hotel and Hospitality Association. From PST on restaurant food to their untaxed and unregulated competitor Airbnb, Bence says hoteliers and restauranteurs feel "ignored," "abandoned," and "betrayed." He says the industry is really feeling the pinch, and they recently saw at dozen closures on the same day. Bence joins John now to discuss the situation and what needs to change for it to improve.

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