Good Question, Saskatchewan CBC Local
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Your burning questions about Saskatchewan, answered weekly. Nothing too big, too small, or too weird. What are you wondering? Email goodquestionsask@cbc.ca.
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BONUS: If bear spray is being used as a weapon, what do we do about it?
A police officer, a criminal defence lawyer, and an Indigenous studies professor come onto my radio show to talk about why people carry bear spray and how we make our communities safer.
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Why do so many small towns have a Chinese restaurant?
What happens when a Saskatoon content creator and oncology pharmacist starts to reflect on growing up in the only Chinese restaurant in a town of 400 people? We take her deep inside the stories of the restaurateurs that are an important part of our history.
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Can I grow peaches in Saskatchewan?
Not yet. But it’s coming. Our garden zones are adjusting thanks to climate change. We find out what this means for how your garden grows now and in the future.
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Why are so many teens carrying bear spray?
A spray meant to deter bears in the wild is being used as a weapon in public places in Saskatchewan. Police say it is getting worse. We look at why this is happening.
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Why are potholes so bad here?
If you’re driving in Saskatchewan, watch out for the potholes. We introduce you to the Python 5000. It’s a made-in Saskatchewan pothole patcher used in many North American cities – but not here. Who knew our pothole problem was so perplexing?
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Why does France like our mustard so much?
We grow it, then we send it away to be processed. Some say this system doesn’t cut the mustard. Why do we let other countries have all the fun?