Best of the Simi Sara Show - Fri Nov 16 2018

Chapter 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

In your opinion, what is the best boy band of all time?

Backstreet Boys

Nsync

NKOTB

Other

 

Chapter 2

Former Mayor of Surrey weighs in on the end of LRT

The first Translink Mayors Council was held yesterday, where Doug McCallum’s Skytrain plan was voted upon. Mayors opted to suspend work on the LRT project - but haven’t officially cancelled it in favour of Skytrain. Here is Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart speaking about the decision from the Mayors council while on the CKNW Jon McComb Show this morning.

Translink estimates the switch to Skytrain would cost $2.9 billion. The province has previously ruled out signing a fresh cheque for Skytrain for Surrey. Premier John Horgan - responding to yesterday’s mayors vote - says the project already has provincial and federal funding:

Guest: Dianne Watts

Former Mayor of Surrey

 

Chapter 3

This Is Why

This week, Calgarians were asked if they wanted to host the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paraolympic Games. 56.4% said “no.” But why? On this week’s episode of the Global News podcast This Is Why, producer’s John O’Dowd and Niki Reitmayer explore the growing, international disinterest in hosting the Olympic Games. (throw to montage audio)

The “yes” side rallied around hope. They were optimistic that the Olympics could help bring prosperity back to a city that is still struggling economically. Rob Breakenridge is a host at Global News Radio 770 CHQR in Calgary.John Furlong - former president and CEO of VANOC and chair of Own the Podium. He said that Calgary’s rejection should serve as a wake-up call to the IOC if they hope to restore the Olympic’s former glory...

Furlong also spoke about how the IOC must work to address the concerns from the public.

If you want to hear more on this story and others like it, you can subscribe to the Global News original podcast This is Why on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

 

Chapter 4

The Godfather of video games explains the Pokemon Craze

Regardless of your background or age, there’s no doubt you’ve heard of Pokemon. Initially launched as an original GameBoy game in 1996. There was also a card trading game released in the same year. 22 years later people are crazier about pokemon than ever. A few years back Pokemon GO was released, which caused hordes of people to go out into the world and catch pokemon as if they were really in front of them using augmented reality. Two new Pokemon games are about to be released and they’ll feature Pokemon GO integration. If this is all gibberish to you, our next guest, who could be known as the Godfather of Video Games in Canada - Victor Lucas, will be able to translate this into a language we can all understand.

Guest: Victor Lucas

The godfather of video games

 

Chapter 5

Mickey Mouse turns 90 this weekend!

If you’re a fan of Mickey Mouse, this Sunday is going to be a huge day for you. Mickey Mouse is turning 90 years old. As part of the milestone for one of the most globally recognizable faces, Disney is throwing everything it has at a new celebratory campaign.

Guest: Brooke Barnes

 

Chapter 6

Foodie Friday:  Chicken with Citrus and OlivesThis is a dish I have recreated from my recent trip to Marrakech. The ingredients are common in many Moroccan home kitchens and easy to access here in Canada. The one dish dinner makes serving easy.3 tablespoons olive oil6 large chicken thighs, skin removed1/3 cup flour4 large garlic cloves, minced2 large shallots, dicedOne - 14 ounce jar fire roasted artichokes, drained3/4 cup chicken stock1/2 cup orange juice3 tablespoons capers, blotted dry2/3 cup Moroccan dry cured olives (pitted)1 tablespoon finely minced preserved lemon (rind only)1/2 cup Italian Parsley, finely choppedSeveral sprigs of fresh thyme1 fresh lemon, sliced fine1 fresh orange sliced fine3 sprigs fresh thyme In a large shallow saute or roasting pan heat the oil, dredge the chicken in the flour, shake the excess off and place single layer in the hot pan.  Sear the chicken well on all sides until golden brown.  About 15 minutes.  Remove from the pan and set aside.In the same pan, add the garlic and shallots, keep the heat on low so the garlic does not burn. Add the artichokes and cook for about 5 minutes.  Return the reserved chicken to the pan and pour the stock and orange juice over.Sprinkle the capers, olives, preserved lemon, thyme sprigs and parsley over.  Layer the slices of lemon and orange over the top.  Increase the heat to bring everything to a low simmer.Bake in a 375F oven for about 40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.Serve with rice or noodles.Serves 6

Guest: Caren McSherry

Founder and President of Gourmet Warehouse

Chapter 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

In your opinion, what is the best boy band of all time?

Backstreet Boys
Nsync
NKOTB
Other

 

Chapter 2

Former Mayor of Surrey weighs in on the end of LRT

The first Translink Mayors Council was held yesterday, where Doug McCallum’s Skytrain plan was voted upon. Mayors opted to suspend work on the LRT project - but haven’t officially cancelled it in favour of Skytrain. Here is Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart speaking about the decision from the Mayors council while on the CKNW Jon McComb Show this morning.

Translink estimates the switch to Skytrain would cost $2.9 billion. The province has previously ruled out signing a fresh cheque for Skytrain for Surrey. Premier John Horgan - responding to yesterday’s mayors vote - says the project already has provincial and federal funding:

Guest: Dianne Watts

Former Mayor of Surrey

 

Chapter 3

This Is Why

This week, Calgarians were asked if they wanted to host the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paraolympic Games. 56.4% said “no.” But why?

On this week’s episode of the Global News podcast This Is Why, producer’s John O’Dowd and Niki Reitmayer explore the growing, international disinterest in hosting the Olympic Games. (throw to montage audio)

The “yes” side rallied around hope. They were optimistic that the Olympics could help bring prosperity back to a city that is still struggling economically. Rob Breakenridge is a host at Global News Radio 770 CHQR in Calgary.

John Furlong - former president and CEO of VANOC and chair of Own the Podium. He said that Calgary’s rejection should serve as a wake-up call to the IOC if they hope to restore the Olympic’s former glory...

Furlong also spoke about how the IOC must work to address the concerns from the public.

If you want to hear more on this story and others like it, you can subscribe to the Global News original podcast This is Why on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

 

Chapter 4

The Godfather of video games explains the Pokemon Craze

Regardless of your background or age, there’s no doubt you’ve heard of Pokemon. Initially launched as an original GameBoy game in 1996. There was also a card trading game released in the same year. 22 years later people are crazier about pokemon than ever. A few years back Pokemon GO was released, which caused hordes of people to go out into the world and catch pokemon as if they were really in front of them using augmented reality. Two new Pokemon games are about to be released and they’ll feature Pokemon GO integration. If this is all gibberish to you, our next guest, who could be known as the Godfather of Video Games in Canada - Victor Lucas, will be able to translate this into a language we can all understand.

Guest: Victor Lucas

The godfather of video games

 

Chapter 5

Mickey Mouse turns 90 this weekend!

If you’re a fan of Mickey Mouse, this Sunday is going to be a huge day for you. Mickey Mouse is turning 90 years old. As part of the milestone for one of the most globally recognizable faces, Disney is throwing everything it has at a new celebratory campaign.

Guest: Brooke Barnes

 

Chapter 6

Foodie Friday:  Chicken with Citrus and Olives

This is a dish I have recreated from my recent trip to Marrakech. The ingredients are common in many Moroccan home kitchens and easy to access here in Canada. The one dish dinner makes serving easy.

3 tablespoons olive oil
6 large chicken thighs, skin removed
1/3 cup flour
4 large garlic cloves, minced
2 large shallots, diced
One - 14 ounce jar fire roasted artichokes, drained
3/4 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons capers, blotted dry
2/3 cup Moroccan dry cured olives (pitted)
1 tablespoon finely minced preserved lemon (rind only)
1/2 cup Italian Parsley, finely chopped
Several sprigs of fresh thyme
1 fresh lemon, sliced fine
1 fresh orange sliced fine
3 sprigs fresh thyme

In a large shallow saute or roasting pan heat the oil, dredge the chicken in the flour, shake the excess off and place single layer in the hot pan.  Sear the chicken well on all sides until golden brown.  About 15 minutes.  Remove from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add the garlic and shallots, keep the heat on low so the garlic does not burn. Add the artichokes and cook for about 5 minutes.  Return the reserved chicken to the pan and pour the stock and orange juice over.
Sprinkle the capers, olives, preserved lemon, thyme sprigs and parsley over.  Layer the slices of lemon and orange over the top.  Increase the heat to bring everything to a low simmer.
Bake in a 375F oven for about 40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Serve with rice or noodles.

Serves 6

Guest: Caren McSherry

Founder and President of Gourmet Warehouse