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- Las Vegas unions makes it crystal clear, they want Canadians back!
Ted Pappageorge is with Local Culinary Workers Union 226 in Las Vegas acting as its secretary-treasurer and speaks openly with Rob about not only the challenge his members are facing, but how the U.S. government rhetoric against Canadians simply has to stop! Runs 9m 45s. Aired October 24, 2026.
10 min - Rob shoots his shot on BC election and doesn't miss
Rob Fai steps up to 730 CKNW listeners speaking openly and passionately about the challenges the voters have in the upcoming British Columbia election. Laser focused, Rob doesn't miss and shows a Provincial audience his acumen for the issues at play with hours to go, a must listen.
Runs 6m 33s. Aired October 23, 2026.
7 min - Can Ai help our agriculture sector? A University of Manitoba think so
Jay Wang joins Rob to discuss new technology being worked on that could help farming and our agriculture sector become a 24/7 machine! Runs 9m 45s. Aired October 17, 2026.
10 min - So how did we get here, Alberta?
Rob tries to put his feet into another province's shoes to talk about why Alberta feels the way they do ahead of this month's referendum. Runs 8m 19s. Aired October 17, 2026.
9 min - Why did Canada allow the CIA to relocate Nazis in our country?
Historian and independent journalist Taylor Noakes joins Rob to talk about his latest research that shines light on newly unredacted information about Canada allowing the CIA to relocate a number of Nazis to our country. A delicate and insighful conversation that allows Taylor to lay out his case for a research piece that is likely to garner a significant amount of attention. Runs 9m 45s. Aired October 18, 2026.
10 min - Why aren't Canadian post-secondary institutions protecting their external contract instructors
Dr. Kristine Smitka joins Rob to talk about something close to his heart as they discuss the challenges external contracted employees face in our post-secondary institutions. They teach the curriculum, they show up for the students, yet face a number of shortcomings when it comes to standing alongside their 'full-time' peers. Runs 9m 45s. Aired October 18, 2026.
10 min - Canada is home to some great inventors; why aren't we protecting them?
Elicia Maine joins Rob to talk about the fact that Canada produces world-class research, yet struggles to turn that into a revenue-generating opportunities leaving the door open for other countries to take advantage of our amazing ideas. Runs 9m 45s. Aired October 18, 2026.
10 min - Are you looking to save a few bucks ahead of the holidays?
Ali Harris-Saunders joins Rob to discuss the growing pressures of hosting your kid's birthday parties and Christmasn festivities all while the world is simply getting more expensive. Some great tips in this interview! Runs 9m 45s. Aired Sunday, Ocotber 18, 2026.
10 min - CFB Wainwright facing devastating situation with multiple casualties
Global News host Jeff Semple joins Rob to talk about a real-time situation developing in Wainwright, Alberta where a fire ripped through a military base killing several on site and injuries many more. Rob gets Jeff to break down the latest as the sun rises the 'day after'. Runs 7m 18s. Aired October 18/2026.
8 min - Why isn't Canada protecting species already on its endangered list?
Peter Thompson joins Rob to talk about the ways Canada seems to be dragging its governmental feet when it comes to helping countless species get the protection they need. Runs 9m 45s. Aired October 17, 2026.
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About Weekends with Rob Fai
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Rob Fai is the national weekend voice of Corus Radio, bringing his warm, conversational style and deep regional roots to audiences from coast to coast. A veteran broadcaster with more than two decades of experience on the West Coast, Rob is best known to listeners as the Hall of Fame play‑by‑play voice of the Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club and has long been a familiar presence on-air where he connected with audiences on both TSN sports radio, and 730 CKNW.
At his core, Rob is a storyteller who cares about the people behind the headlines. Whether he’s breaking down politics, revisiting local sports history, or inviting listeners to call in with their own perspectives, he approaches every show with curiosity, empathy, and a genuine desire to reflect the communities he serves. When he’s not on‑air, Rob is an Instructor at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in its Journalism faculty and still maintains his relationship with the Canadians. Little known fact, Rob has his barbering certification and has been known to pop up around town clippers in hand ready to help those in his community who could use a fresh start to the week.
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