Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week’s news and decides who’s hot… and who’s not. This week’s list includes the red-hot Roughriders, wildfire smoke and issues with road construction.

Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a blend of wit, skepticism and straight talk. Whether he’s exposing political maneuvering, celebrating cultural icons or unpacking life’s everyday quirks, he never holds back.

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