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As two detained Canadians go on trial in China, details and transparency are almost nonexistent. Nathan VanderKlippe is the Globe and Mail's Asia correspondent, and he joins Gormley to tell us what we know so far.

Saskatchewan is making good progress on vaccinations, allowing the provincial government to accelerate its schedule by more than two weeks and move to the second phase of the vaccine plan. This means residents 67 and older can now book appointments online or by phone, and the Province also introduced paid time off work for those getting the vaccine, similar to the paid time off we get when voting. Health Minister Paul Merriman said the vaccination plan is going "extremely well," and he joins Gormley to tell us more.

Imagine getting paid to go to sports games and big events around the world, but only if you act like a total maniac. That's the dream Cameron Hughes lives, as a professional “crowd-ignitor.” Hughes joins Gormley to tell us about his unusual occupation and his recent book 'King of Cheer: Stories of Showing Up, Getting Up and Never Giving Up From the World’s Most Electrifying Crowd Ignitor.'

Today marks the one-year anniversary of Saskatchewan declaring the COVID-19 pandemic was an emergency, and we wanted to take some time and reflect on the things this pandemic has taught us about ourselves. What's something you've learned about yourself over the past 12 months of stress, lockdowns, and resilience? Call 1-877-332-8255 and join the conversation!

A new at-home test for COVID-19 has been approved for use by Health Canada. P23 Labs makes the test, which uses a saliva sample to determine results rather than a nasal swab. The test is the first of its kind to be approved in our country, and promises accurate results and a pain-free process. Sandrine McClain with P23 Labs joins Gormley to tell us more about the test and how you can access it.

Can Saskatchewan transition to a low-carbon economy? The Saskatchewan Chamber thinks so, and in a new report lays out its plans to help businesses lower their carbon footprints over coming years. While the report doesn't call on the federal government to scrap its controversial carbon tax, it does advise that "under no circumstances" should climate targets be increased for businesses making the transition, and Chamber CEO Steve McLellan joins Gormley to tell us more. Do you think Saskatchewan needs to take more significant action on climate change? Call 1-877-332-8255 and join the conversation.

Bugs Day, the Hour of Rage!

Regina remains our provincial hot spot for COVID-19 with 513 active cases. Compare that to the number two spot, Saskatoon, which has just 212 active cases. While the Provincial Government is recommending against non-essential travel to the Queen City, vaccinations have also picked up significantly. Mayor Sandra Masters called on residents to be responsible and said all options were on the table when it comes to curbing the spread, and she joins Gormley to tell us more.

Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Kaleb Dahlgren has penned a memoirs. In 'Crossroads,' Dahlgren shares his story and how he faced life after the crash with hope and resilience, and a remarkable recovery. Dahlgren joins Gormley to tell us more about the new book, and how his life has chanced since that fateful day in 2018.