The Evan Bray Show

Yesterday, Bell announced a major new AI data centre investment in the Regina area, with plans for a central hub, meaning hundreds of permanent jobs. The announcement is being welcomed by Regina-Wascana MP Michael Kram, who joins us to talk about what the project could mean for Regina and Saskatchewan

What happens when you take a lifetime of memories from the classroom, the playing field and the community and put them into a book? Danny Boyer, Moose Jaw educator, longtime coach and author of "Life on a Train with the Coach," joins Evan to talk about his book, his years of teaching and coaching and the memories and lessons learned along the way.

We often think about heritage as something Saskatchewan preserves from its past, but the people working in the sector argue it also has an important role to play in the province’s future. New research is making the economic case for heritage — from the jobs it supports and the visitors it attracts to the investment it keeps in Saskatchewan. Emma Morris, Executive Director of the Museums Association of Saskatchewan, and Ingrid Cazakoff, CEO of Heritage Saskatchewan, join Evan to talk about it.

Alberta is heading toward a referendum on separation next month, and there are plenty of questions about what leaving Canada would actually look like. Gary Mar, Canada West Foundation CEO, released a new report examining the economic, trade, constitutional and financial implications of Alberta separation. He joins the show to discuss what the report found and what's at stake for Albertans.

Distinguished Professor Nick Titov, a clinical psychologist and digital mental health researcher at Macquarie University in Australia, joins Evan to explore a very practical question: are there small things we can do every day that actually help protect and improve our mental health? His research has identified five everyday behaviours that seem to matter most — healthy thinking, meaningful activity, setting goals, healthy routines and social connection.

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The federal government has made changes to Bill C-69, aimed at making it easier to move major energy projects through the approval process. This comes at a time when Canada needs to show its strength to investors at Carney's investment summit. Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa, joins the show to discuss Bill C-69 and what it means for Canada's energy future.

Regina is considering expanding paid on-street parking, including areas around the city’s two hospitals. The proposal is still in the early stages, but some city councillors are already pushing back. The city says the paid parking zones would help increase parking turnover. Do you think this is fair?

We're one week away from Canadian MPs returning to the House of Commons in Ottawa, and there is no shortage of things to discuss with the ongoing trade war with the United States, the Liberal retreat in Banff, Canada's 100-year deal with Ukraine, potential changes to Bill C-69 and more. Brian Lilley, political columnist for the Toronto Sun, joins Evan to catch us all up to speed before Parliament resumes.

The ongoing Canada-U.S. trade war continues to put pressure on Canada’s auto industry. Uncertainty is raising concerns about costs, jobs and the future of vehicle manufacturing in Canada. We’re joined by Brian Kingston, President and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association, to explain what the industry is facing.