The $200,000 Fuel Bill and the $30 Grocery Run

Gas prices impact on farmers this week is the reason your grocery bill jumped $30 without a single change to what you bought. You felt it at the pump. The farmer who grew your food felt it in a fuel bill that already runs $200,000 a year on an average Saskatchewan operation.

 

The price at the pump is a political signal in America. In a farm operation it is a line item that can determine whether a season makes sense. What changed this week is not just the pump price. It is the speed at which everything connected to it changed at the same time.

 

Topics: gas prices impact on farmers, fertilizer costs Canada, oil price spike, cost of living Canada, Saskatchewan farming

 

The One Moment That Shifted Canada's Iran War Conversation

Canada's Iran war response is the question your Prime Minister has not answered clearly, and the one your kids are starting to ask. You watched an ally launch strikes. You watched Parliament debate it without him in the room. You are still waiting for the line that does not move.

 

De-escalation. Both said it when asked for one word. Canada has been the adult in the room before, the country that held a different relationship with Cuba than the US did, the one that steered toward diplomacy when the pressure was to follow. Whether that role gets claimed in the days ahead is the thing to watch.

 

Topics: Canada Iran war response, Mark Carney boots on ground, Canadian sovereignty, Parliament debate Iran, NATO obligations Canada

 

GUEST: Lesley Kelly | highheelsandcanolafields.com

GUEST: Jimmy Zoubris | Former advisor to the Mayor of Montreal


Originally aired on 2026-03-09

The $200,000 Fuel Bill and the $30 Grocery Run
Gas prices impact on farmers this week is the reason your grocery bill jumped $30 without a single change to what you bought. You felt it at the pump. The farmer who grew your food felt it in a fuel bill that already runs $200,000 a year on an average Saskatchewan operation.
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The price at the pump is a political signal in America. In a farm operation it is a line item that can determine whether a season makes sense. What changed this week is not just the pump price. It is the speed at which everything connected to it changed at the same time.
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Topics: gas prices impact on farmers, fertilizer costs Canada, oil price spike, cost of living Canada, Saskatchewan farming
&nbsp;
The One Moment That Shifted Canada's Iran War Conversation
Canada's Iran war response is the question your Prime Minister has not answered clearly, and the one your kids are starting to ask. You watched an ally launch strikes. You watched Parliament debate it without him in the room. You are still waiting for the line that does not move.
&nbsp;
De-escalation. Both said it when asked for one word. Canada has been the adult in the room before, the country that held a different relationship with Cuba than the US did, the one that steered toward diplomacy when the pressure was to follow. Whether that role gets claimed in the days ahead is the thing to watch.
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Topics: Canada Iran war response, Mark Carney boots on ground, Canadian sovereignty, Parliament debate Iran, NATO obligations Canada
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GUEST: Lesley Kelly | highheelsandcanolafields.com
GUEST: Jimmy Zoubris | Former advisor to the Mayor of Montreal
 Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-03-09

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From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

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Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.