The Evan Bray Show

Less than 24 hours after the WestJet flight attendants went on strike, the union representing them reached a tentative agreement with the airline. But how did we get here in the first place? And how long will the agreement last? Steven Seiferling, labour and employment lawyer, managing and founding lawyer of Seiferling Law in Saskatoon, joins Evan to discuss what happens when negotiations between an airline and its staff break down.

Tally up the score, tell us who wins and the real winner could be you! It’s time for Green & White Prognostications presented by Paladin Canada. Pick the game winner and the closest combined score, and you could win a $100 Co-op gift card from Sherwood Co-op!

Tech journalist Carmi Levy joins Tamara to talk through all the big tech stories of the day.

Food insecurity continues to affect families across Saskatchewan, including children who may not always have reliable access to nutritious food. One Saskatoon organization is working to address that issue while also rescuing good food that might otherwise go to waste. Angie Cullingworth, Co-Founder and President of the FoodBridge Alliance, joins Tamara to discuss the group's upcoming fundraiser and how people can get involved.

What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson - powered by the Saskatchewan Cattle Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for chuck roast.

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Chicken has long been seen as an affordable source of protein, but that may no longer feel true when you're looking at the price tag at the grocery store. As the cost of meat continues to rise, more Canadians are turning to chicken—but increased demand could also be putting pressure on prices. Mike von Massow, a food economics professor at the University of Guelph, joins Tamara to explain why chicken is so expensive right now and if consumers could see relief anytime soon.

The little boy with autism who went missing in Calgary earlier this month was recently found dead. The tragedy has sparked conversations about how we keep vulnerable children and people in our community safe. Alex Scott, Family Programs Director with the Autism Services of Saskatoon, joins Tamara to discuss what services are in place here in the province and if more support is needed.

Six of Marineland's remaining beluga whales have been airlifted from the shuttered Niagara Falls attraction to new homes at U.S. aquariums — the first wave of an unprecedented rescue of 30 belugas the park says it can no longer afford to care for. Tamara speaks with Canadian Press reporter Liam Casey about how the move went down, what happens to the rest of the whales, and what Marineland's closure says about the future of animal attractions in Canada.

WestJet passengers are facing uncertainty as the airline deals with the possibility of a flight attendant strike. With the likelihood of a strike on the horizon, do you know your rights as a passenger? Gábor Lukács, founder and president of the Air Passenger Rights advocacy group, joins guest host Tamara Cherry to discuss what you need to know if you're travelling with WestJet soon.