Mornings with Simi artwork

Full Show: CleanBC rebate change could see EV slowdown, Naming MP's involved in foreign interference & Updates on a BC unsolved murder

Mornings with Simi

English - June 19, 2024 15:52 - 56 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Seg 1: Does the multiverse exist?
The concept of a multiverse suggests that our universe might be just one of many. This idea, while popular in science fiction, is also considered seriously by some scientists. 
Guest: Dr. Paul Halpern, Professor of Physics at St. Joseph’s University and Author of “The Allure of the Multiverse: Extra Dimensions, Other Worlds, and Parallel Universes”
Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: WestJet is cancelling flights ahead of possible strike
WestJet is preparing for the worst and grounding flights ahead of possible strike action.
Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor
Seg 3: View From Victoria:
Premier David Eby announced an $80m renal ward at Surrey Memorial Hospital, flanked by all his Surrey MLAs. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News.
Seg 4: Should we be alarmed by CleanBC’s rebate program changes?
The Canadian automotive industry is alarmed by the BC government decision to significantly alter the CleanBC Go Electric Rebate Program.
Guest: Blair Qualey, President and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of BC
Seg 5: Let’s learn about Juneteenth
Today is Juneteenth. It’s a word we hear a lot this time of year, but do you know what it actually means or the significance behind it?
Guest: Tamisha Parris, Founder of Parris Consulting, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consulting Firm
Seg 6: Should Ottawa unmask the MPs tied to foreign interference?
NDP MP Jenny Kwan has called on the House of Commons to publicly name politicians identified in a secret report as being compromised by foreign states.
Guest: Jenny Kwan, NDP MP for Vancouver East
Seg 7: What happened to Jodi Henrickson?
A 17-year-old from Squamish, BC, disappeared in 2009 on Bowen Island after attending a party with her ex-boyfriend. Today is the 15th anniversary of her disappearance. Despite ongoing investigations, no arrests have been made, but authorities suspect foul play.
Guest: Jenni Baynam, Film Producer at Studio BRB Productions
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Seg 1: Does the multiverse exist?

The concept of a multiverse suggests that our universe might be just one of many. This idea, while popular in science fiction, is also considered seriously by some scientists. 

Guest: Dr. Paul Halpern, Professor of Physics at St. Joseph’s University and Author of “The Allure of the Multiverse: Extra Dimensions, Other Worlds, and Parallel Universes”

Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: WestJet is cancelling flights ahead of possible strike

WestJet is preparing for the worst and grounding flights ahead of possible strike action.

Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor

Seg 3: View From Victoria:

Premier David Eby announced an $80m renal ward at Surrey Memorial Hospital, flanked by all his Surrey MLAs. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News.

Seg 4: Should we be alarmed by CleanBC’s rebate program changes?

The Canadian automotive industry is alarmed by the BC government decision to significantly alter the CleanBC Go Electric Rebate Program.

Guest: Blair Qualey, President and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of BC

Seg 5: Let’s learn about Juneteenth

Today is Juneteenth. It’s a word we hear a lot this time of year, but do you know what it actually means or the significance behind it?

Guest: Tamisha Parris, Founder of Parris Consulting, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consulting Firm

Seg 6: Should Ottawa unmask the MPs tied to foreign interference?

NDP MP Jenny Kwan has called on the House of Commons to publicly name politicians identified in a secret report as being compromised by foreign states.

Guest: Jenny Kwan, NDP MP for Vancouver East

Seg 7: What happened to Jodi Henrickson?

A 17-year-old from Squamish, BC, disappeared in 2009 on Bowen Island after attending a party with her ex-boyfriend. Today is the 15th anniversary of her disappearance. Despite ongoing investigations, no arrests have been made, but authorities suspect foul play.

Guest: Jenni Baynam, Film Producer at Studio BRB Productions

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