The future of newspapers in Canada -- Should the government create funding for print media?

Mitch Rosset, Global Sports -- Mitch shares with us his feature interview with former Univerity of Manitoba product and NFL player Israel Idonije

More on newspapers and government funding

Winnipeg curler extraordinaire Mike McEwen, who needs your help getting voted into the Everest Curling Challenge -- a brand new, world-class event with the largest cash prize in the sport. www.everestcurlingchallenge.com to vote. Also, Mike announces exclusively on 680 CJOB a new partnership with the Children's Hospital Foundation.

Craig Baker, Curling Manitoba Executive Director -- Proposal from Curling Canada to have all kids 12-and-under wear helmets when on the pebbled ice.

Rick Fenton, Artistic Director, 6th annual 680 CJOB Winnipeg BBQ & Blues Festival lineup announced today

Pinawa Mayor Blair Skinner -- Pinawa recently hosted a contingent of Chinese officials

Another push for Mike McEwen; We eat too many chips at work; Replay of an angry call on golfing in the city from Hal Anderson filling in for Geoff Currier

Snake Oil Gets Twisted giveaway, recalling the story of Dee Snyder laying the smackdown on Tipper & Al Gore during a Senate hearing

Global Calgary anchor desk loses it over 'Swinging'; Snake Oil Sinners winner; Why is Greg wearing a tie?; Audio of our CJOB colleagues at the Red River Ex last night

Richard Cloutier tees up THE NEWS