There are more than 4,000 charities and non-profits active around Saskatchewan, and we're featuring some of the great people doing great work in this province during our segment called "The Best of Saskatchewan." In this week's feature, we'll check in with the Saskatoon Police Service Foundation.

John touches on a bunch of stories in the news...the potential Teachers Strike, the passing of Actor Matthew Perry, Israel vs Hamas, developments from the CBC Story on Buffy Sainte-Marie and more.

A new book on store shelves gives readers an in-depth look at more than two dozen aggressive land surrenders perpetrated by the Laurier Liberal government over a 15-year span. Cheated co-authors, Bill Waiser and Jennifer Hansen, join Gormley ahead of their November 4th book launch.

Misinformation has invaded and poses a threat to every aspect of life for Canadians. Professor Timothy Caulfield, misinformation expert, is speaking on the topic today at the University of Saskatchewan. He chats with Gormley ahead of his lecture.

Hour of the Big Stories…open lines

Hour of the Big Stories…open lines

On Friday, the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation revealed the results of the teachers sanctions vote - 95 per cent of voting teachers voted in favour of proceeding with sanctions while negotiating their terms of employment with the government. STF president, Samantha Becotte, joins Gormley to discuss the results of the vote and what’s next for teachers.

New technology and talent at the Global Institute for Food Security at the University of Saskatchewan has made the GIFS lab the first lab in Western Canada to offer certain genomics analyses services. It means researchers in agriculture and other areas can work more quickly and cost effectively. CEO Steve Webb joins Gormley to share more about how this will accelerate research, development and commercialization within agrifood and impact consumers.

What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson - powered by the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Gormley with his recipe for Dijon Herb Smoked Prime Rib Roast.

Then YouTube sensation Quick Dick McDick joins Gormley to give his thoughts on Justin Trundeau's newfound love of heat pumps.

This week's last go of wide open phones continues!