Best of the Simi Sara Show - Thurs Nov 8th 2018

Chapter 1

Hot question of the day

Have you returned your proportional representation ballot to Elections BC?

Yes, mailed it in

No, waiting until after debate

What ballot?

 

Chapter 2

Horgan VS. Wilkinson: Leaders debate proportional representation tonight at 7:00pm

Tonight’s the night! Premier John Horgan and Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson are set to square off tonight in a radio and television debate over electoral reform. It starts at 7pm on CKNW and Global Television. This comes as the referendum on Proportional Representative continues, but just 1% of the ballots have been returned so far. Ballots are due November 30th.

CKNW Contributor Niki Reitmayer explored the proportional representation options on the ballot.

 

Chapter 3

UBC researchers say our seafood is being caught by slaves

Researchers at UBC have found that some of the seafood we enjoy in Canada - was caught by slaves. And the problem is disguised, because that fish gets mixed in with more ethically-sourced seafood before it enters the supply chain - a sort of ‘seafood laundering’, so to speak.

Guest: Dr. Daniel Pauly

Principal Investigator of the Sea Around Us initiative at UBC

 

Chapter 4

Conservative leader Andrew Scheer responds to questions about Clement’s resignation after sextortion case

Conservative leader Andrew Scheer was asked if there was there a specific allegation that lead to Clement’s resignation from caucus, or was it due to all the social media chatter after Clement admitted to sending explicit pictures and video of himself to who he assumed was a consenting adult?

Within the last half hour, Clement issued a letter of apology to constituents which revealed there was more than one incident in question. How does Scheer reassure the public that the Conservative Party had no prior to knowledge that this type of behaviour from Clement had occured?

Scheer was then asked how he planned to move the Conservative Party forward after such a n embarrassing scandal? Will Scheer have to set boundaries for his party members about what is and what is not appropriate?

In his letter to constituents, Clement revealed that he had notified Ontario police in the summer about a similar incident. Scheer was then asked if he had received assurances from Clement that he hasn't been compromised in his work between then and now?

Finally, Scheer was asked who sought the RCMP to conduct an investigation? Was it Scheer? Was it Clement? Or was it the Prime Minister?

 

Chapter 5

A Dozen Dead In California Mass Shooting

A gunman stormed a nightclub in Thousand Oaks, about 65kms west of Los Angeles late last night, opening fire and killing 12 people, including a police sergeant, before being found dead himself. The ‘Borderline Bar & Grill’  was hosting a students’ country night when gunfire rang out. Ventura County Sheriff Geoff Dean explains what confronted him when he arrived on scene:

Sergeant Ron Healus - a 29 year veteran of the force was killed. He was on the verge of retirement. While this tragedy has come on the eve of Sheriff Dean’s final day on the job.  

Authorities have identified the suspect in a mass shooting at a Southern California bar as 28-year-old former Marine Ian David Long. Ventura County Sheriff Geoff Dean says Long is believed to have killed himself late Wednesday at the Borderline Bar and Grill in the city of Thousand Oaks.

NBC Correspondent Carter Evans discussed who Ian Long was, and what interaction the police had with him prior to the mass shooting.

 

Chapter 6

Rodney Stafford speaks to CKNW

The father of murdered eight-year-old Tori Stafford says her killer, Terri-Lynne McClintic, is back behind bars.

This morning, Rodney Stafford announced he had been told McClintic had been moved back into prison. It follows her controversial transfer to a Saskatchewan healing lodge earlier this year.

A few moments ago, Rodney spoke to Charles Adler, and you can hear the full interview this evening on Charles Adler Tonight. That’s here on CKNW from 8:30pm - after the big electoral reform debate.

In the interview, Rodney tells Charles about his relief at hearing today’s news.

Charles asked Rodney if Corrections Canada have issued an apology to him for how all of this played out. Here’s what Rodney had to say.

Charles also asked Rodney if he had anything he would like to say, to Justin Trudeau, to Corrections Canada, and also to the murderer of his daughter, Terri-Lynne McClintic.

The father of murdered eight-year-old, Tori Stafford. His name is Rodney Stafford, and you can hear the full interview on Charles Adler Tonight. That program begins at the later time of 8:30 this evening on CKNW, after the big debate on electoral reform.

 

Chapter 7

Pet on the Net

This week we heard that CoverGirl Cosmetics is going “cruelty free,” meaning they will not longer allow animal testing on their products. They so far are the largest cosmetics brand to take this stand. In other corporate news, LUSH cosmetics has gifted a $25-thousand dollar grant to Paws for Hope Animal Foundation (based in Maple Ridge). I called up Kathy Powelson (who is the executive director at Paws for Hope) to find out how they’ll use that grant.

In other news...

Experts are predicting a record number of bald eagles in the Harrison Mills area this falls. Tens of thousands of them visit the river each year. Eagles Conservationist David Hancock says that number could get even higher. There is a very high number of pink salmon spawning on the river so that attracts the eagles.

Guest: Niki Reitmayer

CKNW Contributor

 

Chapter 8

SIMI’S LOSER AND WINNER OF THE DAY

Loser

Emile Ratelband

Emile Ratelband, 69, wants to shift his birthday from 11 March 1949 to 11 March 1969, comparing the change to identifying as being transgender.

"We live in a time when you can change your name and change your gender. Why can't I decide my own age?" he said.

Here is more of his interview with the Guardian News…

A local court in the eastern city of Arnhem is expected to rule on the case within four weeks.

Winner

Andrew Jones of the Texas Longhorn’s basketball team

Texas junior basketball player Andrew Jones was diagnosed with leukemia in January, and spent the spring and summer battling the disease.He transferred to the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, cutting the projected time of his program in half. He took part in online classes over the summer while he was completing outpatient treatment.

Jones was able to rejoin his teammates for fall camp, and on Tuesday night the 20-year-old returned to the court for his first game since Jan. 1 as Texas took on Eastern Illinois in its season opener.

When Jones hit his second attempt at the free-throw line midway through the second half, it marked his first point since the diagnosis. The basket was greeted with a thunderous ovation.

Chapter 1

Hot question of the day

Have you returned your proportional representation ballot to Elections BC?

Yes, mailed it in
No, waiting until after debate
What ballot?

 

Chapter 2

Horgan VS. Wilkinson: Leaders debate proportional representation tonight at 7:00pm

Tonight’s the night! Premier John Horgan and Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson are set to square off tonight in a radio and television debate over electoral reform. It starts at 7pm on CKNW and Global Television. This comes as the referendum on Proportional Representative continues, but just 1% of the ballots have been returned so far. Ballots are due November 30th.

CKNW Contributor Niki Reitmayer explored the proportional representation options on the ballot.

 

Chapter 3

UBC researchers say our seafood is being caught by slaves

Researchers at UBC have found that some of the seafood we enjoy in Canada - was caught by slaves. And the problem is disguised, because that fish gets mixed in with more ethically-sourced seafood before it enters the supply chain - a sort of ‘seafood laundering’, so to speak.

Guest: Dr. Daniel Pauly

Principal Investigator of the Sea Around Us initiative at UBC

 

Chapter 4

Conservative leader Andrew Scheer responds to questions about Clement’s resignation after sextortion case

Conservative leader Andrew Scheer was asked if there was there a specific allegation that lead to Clement’s resignation from caucus, or was it due to all the social media chatter after Clement admitted to sending explicit pictures and video of himself to who he assumed was a consenting adult?

Within the last half hour, Clement issued a letter of apology to constituents which revealed there was more than one incident in question. How does Scheer reassure the public that the Conservative Party had no prior to knowledge that this type of behaviour from Clement had occured?

Scheer was then asked how he planned to move the Conservative Party forward after such a n embarrassing scandal? Will Scheer have to set boundaries for his party members about what is and what is not appropriate?

In his letter to constituents, Clement revealed that he had notified Ontario police in the summer about a similar incident. Scheer was then asked if he had received assurances from Clement that he hasn't been compromised in his work between then and now?

Finally, Scheer was asked who sought the RCMP to conduct an investigation? Was it Scheer? Was it Clement? Or was it the Prime Minister?

 

Chapter 5

A Dozen Dead In California Mass Shooting

A gunman stormed a nightclub in Thousand Oaks, about 65kms west of Los Angeles late last night, opening fire and killing 12 people, including a police sergeant, before being found dead himself. The ‘Borderline Bar & Grill’  was hosting a students’ country night when gunfire rang out. Ventura County Sheriff Geoff Dean explains what confronted him when he arrived on scene:

Sergeant Ron Healus - a 29 year veteran of the force was killed. He was on the verge of retirement. While this tragedy has come on the eve of Sheriff Dean’s final day on the job.  

Authorities have identified the suspect in a mass shooting at a Southern California bar as 28-year-old former Marine Ian David Long. Ventura County Sheriff Geoff Dean says Long is believed to have killed himself late Wednesday at the Borderline Bar and Grill in the city of Thousand Oaks.

NBC Correspondent Carter Evans discussed who Ian Long was, and what interaction the police had with him prior to the mass shooting.

 

Chapter 6

Rodney Stafford speaks to CKNW

The father of murdered eight-year-old Tori Stafford says her killer, Terri-Lynne McClintic, is back behind bars.

This morning, Rodney Stafford announced he had been told McClintic had been moved back into prison. It follows her controversial transfer to a Saskatchewan healing lodge earlier this year.

A few moments ago, Rodney spoke to Charles Adler, and you can hear the full interview this evening on Charles Adler Tonight. That’s here on CKNW from 8:30pm - after the big electoral reform debate.

In the interview, Rodney tells Charles about his relief at hearing today’s news.

Charles asked Rodney if Corrections Canada have issued an apology to him for how all of this played out. Here’s what Rodney had to say.

Charles also asked Rodney if he had anything he would like to say, to Justin Trudeau, to Corrections Canada, and also to the murderer of his daughter, Terri-Lynne McClintic.

The father of murdered eight-year-old, Tori Stafford. His name is Rodney Stafford, and you can hear the full interview on Charles Adler Tonight. That program begins at the later time of 8:30 this evening on CKNW, after the big debate on electoral reform.

 

Chapter 7

Pet on the Net

This week we heard that CoverGirl Cosmetics is going “cruelty free,” meaning they will not longer allow animal testing on their products. They so far are the largest cosmetics brand to take this stand. In other corporate news, LUSH cosmetics has gifted a $25-thousand dollar grant to Paws for Hope Animal Foundation (based in Maple Ridge). I called up Kathy Powelson (who is the executive director at Paws for Hope) to find out how they’ll use that grant.

In other news...

Experts are predicting a record number of bald eagles in the Harrison Mills area this falls. Tens of thousands of them visit the river each year. Eagles Conservationist David Hancock says that number could get even higher. There is a very high number of pink salmon spawning on the river so that attracts the eagles.

Guest: Niki Reitmayer

CKNW Contributor

 

Chapter 8

SIMI’S LOSER AND WINNER OF THE DAY

Loser

Emile Ratelband

Emile Ratelband, 69, wants to shift his birthday from 11 March 1949 to 11 March 1969, comparing the change to identifying as being transgender.
"We live in a time when you can change your name and change your gender. Why can't I decide my own age?" he said.
Here is more of his interview with the Guardian News…

A local court in the eastern city of Arnhem is expected to rule on the case within four weeks.

Winner

Andrew Jones of the Texas Longhorn’s basketball team

Texas junior basketball player Andrew Jones was diagnosed with leukemia in January, and spent the spring and summer battling the disease.
He transferred to the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, cutting the projected time of his program in half. He took part in online classes over the summer while he was completing outpatient treatment.
Jones was able to rejoin his teammates for fall camp, and on Tuesday night the 20-year-old returned to the court for his first game since Jan. 1 as Texas took on Eastern Illinois in its season opener.
When Jones hit his second attempt at the free-throw line midway through the second half, it marked his first point since the diagnosis.
The basket was greeted with a thunderous ovation.