Many teachers are struggling with stress as they prepare to return to classrooms in Saskatchewan, and STA President John McGettigan says it's important that teachers not pass that stress on to their students. McGettigan joins Gormley to discuss the issue in advance of the Saskatchewan Teachers Association's virtual conference, taking place Friday, which will feature some valuable information for teachers who may be struggling.

This morning the Fraser Institute released a new study analyzing the federal government's COVID-19 spending and determining how much of the billions in federal aid was going to the intended destinations. According to Jason Clemens, who co-authored the report, as much as $22B of the $81.6B federal aid funding may have gone to high-income Canadians or been otherwise wasted, largely because their targets for assistance were too broad.

A fast, $5 at-home test for COVID-19 has been granted emergency authorization for use in the USA, but north of the border Health Canada is dragging its feet. Dr. David Juncker, chair of biomedical engineering at McGill, says there are many reasons for Health Canada to approve at-home tests, which could potentially allow for daily testing of a large portion of the population. He says Canada has already been funding the research, but the high barrier to entry is discouraging innovation, meaning the tests won't be available when they're needed. Juncker says normal approval rules need not apply during a pandemic, and he joins Gormley to tell us more.

Bug’s Day… The Hour of Rage!

TALKERS: Back-to-school, NBA boycotts, USA Protests

Schools across Saskatchewan released their school-specific action plans Wednesday, aiming to keep everyone safe when classes begin Sept. 8. The province also received almost $75M in federal funding, which may go towards reducing class sizes. Education Minister Gordon Wyant joins Gormley for an update on how the plans for the semester are shaping up, and what challenges are still ahead.

Have you noticed a lot of wasps around? The pesky bugs become more active - and aggressive - as temperatures cool off more in the evenings, and if you've ever been stung or bitten you know it's not fun. Shawn Sherwood with Poulin's Pest Control joins Gormley to explain the best ways to reduce the wasp populations, deal with nests, and keep your yard or patio as wasp-free as possible.

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We've heard a lot about how elementary and high schools will change this year due to COVID-19, but what about post-secondary education? The fall semester at the University of Saskatchewan is going to look a lot different than previous years, with classes going entirely virtual as a safety measure. With orientation just a week away and most classes set to begin Sept. 3, U of S Vice-Provost Patti McDougall joins Gormley to explain what students can expect.

The Hour of the Big Stories… Open Session

Premier Scott Moe joins Gormley to discuss the latest in Saskatchewan's fight against the coronavirus, and how things are progressing as schools prepare to re-open.