Show Segments

8:30 – Don Cherry, legendary host of Coach’s Corner on Hockey Night in Canada, was fired by Sportsnet after a rant on Saturday’s broadcast where he claimed immigrants aren’t buying poppies for Remembrance Day. While many have condemned Cherry’s comments as racist or anti-immigrant, Cherry says he only meant that everyone should be wearing a poppy to honour fallen soldiers. We want to know what YOU think about Sportsnet’s decision to cut ties with the 85-year-old broadcaster, so it’s time for one of Gormley’s patented Reality Checks: Did Don Cherry deserve to be fired?

REALITY CHECK: Did Don Cherry deserve to get fired?

9:00 – National Post Sports Columnist Scott Stinson joins the show to share his thoughts on Don Cherry’s firing, following the controversial broadcaster’s rant about immigrants not purchasing poppies. Stinson says Cherry believed himself to be “untouchable” due to his high ratings and the numerous controversies he’s weathered throughout his career, but finally crossed the line with his rant.

LIVE: Scott Stinson, National Post sports columnist.

9:15 – The Hour of the Big Stories… Open Session

10:00 – City Hall Hotline is back! Regina Mayor Michael Fougere and Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark join the show for City Hall Hotline. Do you have a question for your mayor? Give us a call at 1-877-332-8255 or send a text to 306306.

LIVE: Mayor Michael Fougere

LIVE: Mayor Charlie Clark

11:00 – Ted Morton, former Alberta Finance and Energy Minister and a Fellow at The School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary, was one of the panelists at the Alberta Manning Networking Conference held over the weekend, discussing what the federal election means for Alberta and Western Canada. Morton says the mood has shifted from anger to fear, as the economic uncertainty caused by Trudeau’s re-election hits home in the west. Morton joins Gormley to discuss the effects another Trudeau government could have on the West, and how Alberta and Saskatchewan can work to improve their position.

LIVE: Ted Morton, former Alberta Finance and Energy Minister and a Fellow at The School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary.

12:00 – The Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event with Premier Scott Moe next Monday to discuss the province’s growth plan for the next decade, and how they can help support businesses around the province. The Chamber has assembled a list of priorities it would like to see the Saskatchewan government focusing on over the next 10 years, including ensuring competitive tax rates, removing provincial trade barriers, cutting red tape, fostering entrepreneurship, and more. Darla Lindbjerg, CEO of the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, joins Gormley to discuss the Chamber’s priorities for the next decade of growth, and how they want the provincial government to help.

LIVE: Darla Lindbjerg, CEO of the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce.