The Evan Bray Show

Albertans have had their say on separation, but what do the referendum results mean for the province's political future? Ryan Jespersen, Real Talk show host, joins Evan to break down the vote, and how people are feeling in Alberta this morning.

Bed bugs can be tough to find, but Max Amundson, owner/operator of Bedbug Thermal Ultimate Service (BTU), has a secret weapon. He works alongside Lacy, a specially trained detection dog who can sniff out bed bugs. We’ll talk about how Lacy works and why a dog’s nose can make all the difference.

Shockwaves have been sent through Wainwright, Alberta, following a tragic fire that took place at the Canadian Forces base near the community on Saturday, claiming the lives of four and seriously hurting many more. Libby Gray, 650 CKOM reporter, joins us live from the small town to share how the community is coping.

Saskatchewan’s involuntary addictions treatment program has been delayed until early 2027 as the province continues developing regulations and putting together the committee that will determine who is placed into treatment. For an update on where we are, Evan is joined by Lori Carr, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions.

How risky is today's referendum vote for Alberta's premier Danielle Smith? Our next guest, Jen Gerson, co-founder of The Line and co-host of The Line podcast, says it wasn't just a risky choice; it was a dumb one too. She joins us to discuss the politics behind the referendum and what the results could mean for Alberta and the country.

You may have noticed that some names you just don't hear anymore - it's not your imagination. Canadian baby names have changed dramatically over the past century. Evan is joined by Neil Guppy, a UBC sociologist and professor who studies Canadian naming trends to explore what the names we give our children reveal about how our society is changing.

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

Albertans head to the polls today to vote on a series of referendum questions, including issues that could have major implications for the province and its relationship with the rest of Canada. What do the questions mean, and what could the results lead to? Dwight Newman, a constitutional law professor at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Law and Canada Research Chair in Rights, Communities and Constitutional Law, joins us to break down the legal issues and explain what voters need to know.

A deadly fire at CFB Wainwright, a military base in Alberta, has killed four military members and left dozens injured, with the cause still under investigation. Eileen Bell, radio news director for Corus Alberta, has been reporting on the ground and joins us with the latest on the tragedy, the investigation and the impact on military families.

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!