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Murray Wood breaks down the results of Monday's federal election, and says western Canada is waiting anxiously to see if...
Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a blend of wit, skepticism and straight talk. Whether he’s exposing political maneuvering, celebrating cultural icons or unpacking life’s everyday quirks, he never holds back.
Tuesday, April 29
Murray Wood breaks down the results of Monday’s federal election, and says western Canada is waiting anxiously to see if Mark Carney can keep his promise to make the country an energy powerhouse.
Monday, April 28
Many people view Monday’s election as one of the most important in Canada’s history. Murray Wood breaks down the race and some of the biggest issues, and explains why voting is so important.
Friday, April 25
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week’s news and decides who’s hot and who’s not. This week’s list includes the people who don’t vote and the language police in Montreal.
Thursday, April 24
Murray Wood says the federal NDP seems to be heading for a political wipe out, as the left-leaning vote seems to be going towards the Liberals. But does that mean bad news for the Conservatives?
Wednesday, April 23
Murray Wood says Pierre Poilievre’s restrictive approach towards the media isn’t encouraging. Then again, Mark Carney takes plenty of questions but doesn’t answer them.
Tuesday, April 22
Murray Wood says big sporting events sometimes present an issue for viewers who kind of want both teams to lose.
Monday, April 21
Murray Wood says Canadians will be the ones to decide who came out on top in last week’s federal election debates, but there seemed to be no clear winner as all the candidates did what they needed to do.
Thursday, April 17
Murray Wood says the federal campaigning done so far reminds him of 1984, and speculates ahead of the federal leaders’ debate, which will be carried live on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME at 5 p.m.
Wednesday, April 16
Murray Wood says the Liberal campaign is making some big claims about Mark Carney, but there are some important truths to keep in mind when thinking about the new Liberal leader.
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Tuesday, April 15
Conservative voters are seeing their party’s long-held lead vanishing in the polls. Murray Wood says the tight race between Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre makes this week’s debates even more important.
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Monday, April 14
Murray Wood says this might be the most important week in what might be the most important federal election of our lifetimes, but there’s still a long way to go before the vote.
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Friday, April 11
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week’s news and decides who’s hot and who’s not. This week’s list focuses on the federal candidates who visited Saskatchewan on Wednesday.
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Thursday, April 10
Murray Wood says he understands the frustrations at the root of calls for western separatism, but nobody is going to break up the country based on the results of an election.
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Wednesday, April 9
Regina’s police chief has been removed from active service after a complaint, but very few details have been made public. Murray Wood says the public has a right to know more.
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Tuesday, April 8
How much time have the federal leaders spent in Saskatchewan so far in this election campaign? Murray Wood has done the math, and the answer is… none.
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Monday, April 7
Murray Wood says this might be the most important week in what might be the most important federal election of our lifetimes, but there’s still a long way to go before the vote.
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Friday, April 4
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week’s news and decides who’s hot and who’s not. This week’s list touches on tariffs, gas prices and more.
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Thursday, April 3
Murray Wood breaks down U.S. President Donald Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” announcement on Wednesday, and what it means for Canada and Saskatchewan.
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Wednesday, April 2
Murray Wood says there’s a lot of dislike for the Liberals in the province, but despite the recent election results, there’s a chance that some Saskatchewan ridings might not go to the Conservatives this time around.
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Tuesday, April 1
Murray Wood marks April 1 by taking a look at some of the surprising things in the news that are no joke, including the fact the Liberals might retain power after the federal election.
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Monday, March 31
Murray Wood says he applauds those who are protesting U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks on Canada, including those cancelling trips, and there are already signs that it’s working.
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Friday, March 28
It’s been a week of stupidity and incompetence says Murray Wood, from Trump’s trade war to rising measles cases. But there’s a glimmer of hope as gas prices may drop and spring is finally coming.
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Thursday, March 27
The Bay’s store closures mark the end of an era says Murray Wood. Once a retail giant and cornerstone of Canadian history, its decline signals the final chapter of a story that helped shape the nation.
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Wednesday, March 26
Library closures due to drug-related dangers have Murray Wood saying enough is enough. Public spaces shouldn’t double as shelters, and public officials owe more than silence when safety’s at stake.
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