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8:30 – Saskatchewan-born Bryce Walker was living in Kyiv with his girlfriend at the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but was forced to give up his adopted homeland and leave the country. Walker and his partner have now made their way into Warsaw, Poland, making them part of a group of refugees 2.5 million strong departing from Ukraine. Walker joins Gormley to share the story of his journey from Kyiv into Warsaw.
LIVE: Bryce Walker, Saskatchewan man living in Ukraine, now in Poland.
9:00 – The Hour of the Big Stories…. Open session!
10:00 – According to Tom Blackwell, reporter with the National Post, so many Canadians have signed up to travel to Ukraine and join the armed forces in the defense against Russia’s invasion that the Canadians actually have their own battalion. The group is composed of upwards of 500 fighters, and is based in Kyiv. Blackwell joins Gormley to tell us about the Canadians going to fight in Ukraine.
LIVE: Tom Blackwell, National Post reporter.
11:00 – Dr. Ryan Todd, a psychiatrist who grew up in Saskatchewan, is trying to change the way mental health is addressed in the workplace. His company Headversity offers in-workplace support for mental health, and is already working with large companies like Shell, United Way, SaskPower, and Blue Cross to help ensure their employees have a skillset that lets them recognize and address mental health issues. Dr. Todd joins Gormley to tell us about his work and some of the tips and strategies Headversity shares with their clients. Do you do anything at work or at home specifically to improve your mental health? Call 1-877-332-8255 and let us know YOUR mental health strategies!
LIVE: Dr. Ryan Todd, psychiatrist and CEO of Headversity.
12:00 – There are more than 4,000 charities and non-profits active around Saskatchewan, and we’re featuring some of the great people doing great work in this province during our new segment called “The Best of Saskatchewan.” In this week’s feature, we’ll meet Michelle McKeaveney, co-founder of River Valley Resilience Retreat, a non-profit aiming to open a permanent space for public safety personnel, veterans, and their families to connect with peers while developing skills to deal with post-traumatic stress. Michelle McKeaveney co-founded the project, and she joins John to share the details.
LIVE: Michelle McKeaveney, co-founder of River Valley Resilience Retreat, former social worker and correctional worker.