Listen to daily commentary from provincial news director Sarah Mills

The Mills Minute is a daily commentary heard on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME, where Sarah Mills offers sharp insights, strong opinions, and a touch of wit on the stories that matter to people in Saskatchewan.

Friday, April 4

While tariffs from the United States are the biggest story in Canada right now, Sarah Mills says it’s also important to pay attention to how Americans are reacting to President Donald Trump’s economic agenda and promises of a new golden age.

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Thursday, April 3

Sarah Mills says air travel used to be the height of sophistication, but now flying is… a little bit gross. Why do rules of decorum go out the window as soon as people board an aircraft?

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Wednesday, April 2

Sarah Mills says the resignation of Paul Chiang, a Liberal candidate who called for an opponent to be turned over to the Chinese government, means Mark Carney didn’t have to do the right thing after all, but he should have.

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Tuesday, April 1

Sarah Mills takes a look at the case of Liberal candidate Paul Chiang, who called for an opponent to be turned over to the Chinese government, and questions why he hasn’t been removed by Mark Carney.

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Monday, March 31

Sarah Mills discusses a change in tone from U.S. President Donald Trump, which followed a phone call between the president and Prime Minister Mark Carney.

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Friday, March 28

Auto tariffs take centre stage in the federal election campaign and Sarah Mills wonders where the urgency is for farmers. Because once again, Saskatchewan gets sidelined while others get the promises.

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Thursday, March 27

Midway through Lent, Sarah Mills is battling her sweet tooth. Highway 11 feels longer without candy, but she’s holding strong. Because Easter pavlova tastes better when you’ve earned it.

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Wednesday, March 26

Journalists jumping into politics always feels a bit icky to Sarah Mills. Impartiality should matter. Because for some of us, the journalistic trenches are where the real work gets done.

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Tuesday, March 25

Saskatchewan bans US booze in protest, but Sarah Mills isn’t convinced it makes a real impact. Because in a global supply chain, patriotism isn’t always as simple as pulling bottles off shelves.