About this episode
The episode discusses various local news topics including a house fire, political responses, community events, and issues surrounding concussions in sports.
House fire in Point Douglas / Hot weekend! (1:40); Alberta Premier Danielle Smith responds to Wab Kinew's comments on holding off referendum (8:45); Section of Panet Rd named after Princess Auto... What would you like named after you?? (16:00); Ride for Dad great success / Busy weekend! Taste of Asia at Memorial Park, Doors Open Winnipeg, and Greg didn't get his ice cream at BDI (22:30); Claude Lemieux's family looking for answers in wake of his death... was CTE present? (29:35); Things you'd like renamed after you / Winnipeggers renting a party bus while they're in Regina to see the Foo Fighters in September (39:15); SPORTS! - Bob Irving (47:20); More on concussions and CTE in sports in the wake of Claude Lemieux's death (58:25); Winning entry on things you'd like named after you (1:07:55); Party Bus in Regina - Winnipeggers heading out for Foo Fighters concert & rented a bus to get them to and from the show in Regina, but need to fill it up! (1:09:55).
People in this episode
Host: CJOB
Topics covered
- local news
- politics
- community events
- sports
- concussions
- public safety
Keywords
- Point Douglas
- Danielle Smith
- Wab Kinew
- Claude Lemieux
- concussions
- Foo Fighters
- community events
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Foo Fighters
Places: Point Douglas, Panet Rd, Regina
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