Today on the show, we’ve been taking a closer look at Saskatchewan lowering the age for mammograms without a referral — as of January 1, women 43 and older could access the BreastCheck program. The plan is to gradually lower that age to 40 in the coming months in the hopes of catching cancer earlier. To help us understand what this change means for Saskatchewan women and how it will be rolled out, Evan speaks with Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill.

Saskatchewan has lowered the age for breast cancer mammogram screenings to 43, with plans to lower it further to 40 within the next six months. While the change is welcomed, there are concerns about increasing wait times and staffing. Kerrie Gavin, breast cancer survivor and advocate, joins the show to share her journey and what she is advocating for.

While advocates welcome the province lowering the mammogram screening age for women in Saskatchewan, it's sparking conversation about what else needs to be done and combating misinformation. Jennie Dale, founder and president of Dense Breasts Canada, joins the show to explain what women need to know about how to advocate for themselves and what the province can do to improve.

Evan catches up with Saskatoon's Chief of Police, Cam McBride, to talk about local crime statistics, how the city is doing so far in 2026 and what information people in Saskatchewan should be aware of.

Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what's on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, increasing the GST credit by 25% and adding a one-time top-up, for those who are eligible. The federal government is also launching a National Food Security Strategy to strengthen domestic food production, support supply chains, and provide a $20 million top-up for food banks. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, food distribution and policy professor at Dalhousie University and senior director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab, co-host of The Food Professor podcast, breaks down what this announcement really means.

In a Truth Social post on Saturday, Trump warned that if Canada

becomes a “drop-off port” for Chinese goods or makes a deal with China,

all Canadian products could face a 100% U.S. tariff. While Canada has

announced a deal with China, it’s not a full free trade agreement. To

break down what this really means, Evan speaks with Fen Osler Hampson,

Carleton University professor of international affairs.

Over the weekend, former U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to

impose 100 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods if Canada moves ahead with a

trade deal with China. This comes as Ottawa has signalled a preliminary

agreement that would ease tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange

for China lowering duties on Canadian agricultural products — a move that

could reshape Canada’s auto and EV market.

With that added uncertainty, there are new questions about what this means

for vehicle pricing, availability, and consumer confidence. AutoTrader’s

Vice-President of Insights and Intelligence, Baris Akyurek, helps break down

what this could mean for Canadian car buyers and the market overall.

Federal agents shot and killed a 37‑year‑old man in Minneapolis

on Saturday during a federal immigration enforcement operation, the second

fatal shooting involving federal agents in the city this month. The incident

has sparked protests and intensified local and state criticism of the

federal crackdown, with officials and residents raising concerns about force

and oversight. To check how things are on the ground in Minneapolis Evan is

joined by Jay Kolls, KTSP TV reporter.

The Voice of Saskatchewan. Evan Bray discusses the latest stories about Saskatchewan with Saskatchewan listeners. Heard from 8:30am - 12:30pm on 650 CKOM & 980 CJME.