How are people in this province feeling about the COVID-19 pandemic and the major restrictions affecting how everyone lives and works? Research director Lang McGilp joins Gormley to discuss the findings from Insightrix' ninth weekly "Saskatchewan Mental Health Barometer."

The Scripps National Spelling Bee was set to begin Saturday, but had to be cancelled due to COVID-19. We know how many people like to play along at home, so we thought we'd step up and make sure our listeners had a chance to test out their spelling chops! We're holding the Gormley Spelling Bee today, so call 1-877-332-8255 and see if your spelling skills can win you a P-R-I-Z-E!

Many officials, including Prime Minister Trudeau, are warning of a potential "second wave" of COVID-19 which could undo all of the progress we've made in the fight against the deadly virus. Mark Humphries, history professor and author of "The Last Plague: Spanish Influenza and the Politics of Public Health in Canada," has been a strong advocate for antibody testing in Canada. Humphries joins Gormley to discuss second waves during historical pandemics and how serological testing could help Canada avoid any massive setbacks.

The Hour of the Big Stories… Open Session

Saskatchewan's Justice Minister Don Morgan opposed the federal calls for bans on "assault-type firearms" when the idea was first put forward, saying there were better ways to reduce firearm crime and calling for Trudeau to reconsider his bans in favour of a more collaborative approach with the provinces. Now that the bans have taken effect, Morgan joins Gormley to discuss the Saskatchewan Government's position and whether he's concerned the bans will have a negative impact on Saskatchewan.

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it hard to find everything we're looking for at the grocery store, but a U of S psychologist has created a new web app called "What's in Stock," aiming to help Canadian shoppers locate hard-to-find items on their grocery lists. Psychology professor Dr. Melanie Morrison created "What's in Stock" as an add-on to her grocery price comparison site BetterCart.ca. The new app uses crowd-sourced information, allowing shoppers to update info to keep it current and help other shoppers. Morrison says the app lets people see what's inside the store before leaving the house, and knowing what's on the shelves can help people save time and minimize their potential exposure in public. Morrison joins Gormley to tell him more.

Saskatchewan teachers ratified a new contract agreement this week, voting 85% in favour of the new deal despite the lack of provisions on class size and composition, both of which had been sticking points. The new agreement includes no wage increase for 2019 followed by 2% increases in 2020, 2021, and 2022. STF President Patrick Maze joins Gormley to tell him about the new contract and how teachers are feeling moving forward.

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The week's ultimate open session

The third phase of Re-Open Saskatchewan has a target date of June 8. The third phase includes restaurants and bars, gyms, churches, an increase in the limits on gathering size, and more. Gormley will go over the details so you know what to expect.

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National Post columnist John Ivison says it's high time for Parliament to ditch the issue-riddled virtual format and get back to the business of accountability and oversight. Ivison says in the last eight weeks the executive has eclipsed the legislative branch of government, and called for Trudeau to accept the Opposition's demands for a return to Parliament and "introduce a fiscal update, so that citizens can see the extent of the mess we are in."