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The arrival of Pope Francis in Canada over the weekend included an apology stating he was "deeply sorry" for the treatment of those who were in residential schools. Cadmus Delorme, Chief of the Cowesses First Nation gave advice to the church on potential actions and words that Pope Francis could've said in his apology. He joins Gormley to discuss the Pope's apology as well as the day of healing which Cowsesses held on the day of the apology to ensure survivors were not alone.

On July 15th Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety of Canada said in a press conference that Bill C-21 targets organized crime and gun violence, and that it introduces red flag laws. Chief Firearms Officer, Robert Freberg joins Gormley in response to Mendicino's comments.

The latest Blacklock's Reporter article states that there are internal documents confirming that Farm Credit Canada of Regina had told employees to secretly record the names of customers who were in support of the Freedom Convoy. This resulted in the blacklisting of clients. Tom Korski, managing editor for Blacklock's Reporter in Ottawa joins Gormley with this story.

New research from the University of Saskatchewan dives into the evolution of dog diets in a new study. Dr. Robert Losey, a professor from the University of Alberta said that "dogs evolved from wolves somewhere in Europe and Asia during the ice age." According to this study, it was assumed that dogs evolved to eat grain-rich diets due to genetic adaptation. Today, there are clues that suggest dog diets were much more diversified. Dr. Robert Losey tells us more.

The tipping trend has been growing, as some businesses such as grocery stores, fast food places, and even auto body shops are pressing individuals to leave a tip. In an article by Josh Freed in the Montreal Gazette, he says "when you grab your own sandwich from a cooler and bus your own table, you shouldn't be pressured to tip per cent or more." Freed calls this the "tip creep" which presumably started during the pandemic when restaurants were only able to serve takeout. What do you think? Should we get rid of the tipping option for certain businesses? Who deserves a tip these days? Call/text us at 1-877-332-8255!

As the war on Ukraine continues, we check in with Lana Niland, a Saskatoon-born woman who's lived in Kyiv for almost two decades. She joins us here in the Saskatoon studio to discuss what life has been like since the war started in February. She also discusses the work she has been doing with a Saskatoon nurse which includes bringing food, medicine, and protective gear to those in need.

Federal Conservative leadership candidate Jean Charest was in Saskatchewan this weekend. He wraps up his visit with Gormley to discuss his tour and his plans for the CPC party.

Yesterday, Pope Francis delivered a formal apology for how the Catholic Church was involved in the residential school system. He said "I am sorry. I ask for forgiveness, in particular, for the ways in which many members of the Church and of religious communities co-operated, not least through their indifference, in projects of cultural destruction and forced assimilation promoted by the governments of that time." Archbishop Donald Bolen, who attended the live apology in Maskwacis Alberta, joins Gormley with more.

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 new segment called "The Best of Saskatchewan." In this week's feature, we'll check in with Oxford House.