It can be hard to talk about death, but an event in Regina is hoping to spark conversation and create community. Jan Porten, funeral director and embalmer at Sage Funeral Home in Regina, joins the show to talk about the Death Cafe she helps host every month. It provides a safe space for people to talk openly and honestly about death with others.

Recent data from Statistics Canada shows a steep decline in Canadians travelling to the United States, with cross-border returns down about 25 per cent compared to this time last year. Political tensions, immigration crackdowns by ICE, rhetoric from Donald Trump, and growing “Buy Canadian” sentiment at home are all being cited as reasons — and U.S. border communities and tourism-dependent businesses are starting to feel the impact.

Your daily coffee or tea may be helping your brain, not just your energy levels — new research links moderate intake to better cognitive health and aging. The findings add to growing evidence that simple daily habits can help support brain health over time. Guest host David Kirton is joined by Dr. Howard Chertkow, Leading Research Scientist at Baycrest and Scientific Director of the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging to talk about what is being discovered.

TeleMiracle starts this Saturday in support of the Kinsmen Foundation, which provides specialized mobility and medical equipment to people across Saskatchewan, as well as help with travel costs for specialized medical care. This year’s event features a performance by platinum-selling Canadian band Econoline Crush, who are also releasing a brand-new album tomorrow. David is joined by Trevor Hurst, lead singer of Econoline Crush.

For those living in war-torn Ukraine, disinformation can be a matter of life and death. But here in Canada, the stakes often feel less high, which some experts say makes us vulnerable to conspiracy theories and online manipulation. Justin Ling, investigative journalist and Toronto Star columnist, joins the show to talk about how Canadians are losing the fight against disinformation and what we could learn from those in Ukraine.

As TeleMiracle 50 approaches, founder Peter Kilburn reflects on 50 years of a Saskatchewan tradition that provides hope, independence and dignity to those in need. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

Saskatoon's city council just voted in favour of relocating the city's winter warming shelter from the Riversdale neighbourhood to a downtown location. Many are raising concerns about the impact on the surrounding area. Lesley Anderson, Director of Planning and Development for the City of Saskatoon, joins guest host David Kirton to discuss what's next in the timeline.

We hear from Craig Silliphant after the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its nominations for the Class of 2026. CKOM Morning Show

Shack and Evan Bray Show guest host David Kirton discuss the city's decision to move a warm-up shelter to downtown on Idylwyld. CKOM Morning Show

Big Melt Day....clear the catch basins, check the down spouts and see if you need to push any snow away from the house if you can. NHL returned last night....Austin Matthews, Conner McDavid in the line ups. Sidney Crosby is out for a month + Shaunavon, SK's Hunter Brothers were on Family Feud last night against Brett Kissel. The Greg Morgan Morning Show