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Full Show: Cracking the DB Cooper Case, Influencing housing in Vancouver & Providing fentanyl to minors?

Mornings with Simi

English - January 11, 2024 17:04 - 1 hour - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Seg 1: Could new evidence finally crack the D.B. Cooper case?
The DB Cooper skyjacking case, an enduring mystery for 52 years, has recently witnessed significant developments that suggest a potential resolution to the enigma.
Guest: Eric Ullis, Author of “Silver Bullet: The Undoing of D.B Cooper”
Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: The Contest
Do you have a hard time saving money? Maybe the issue is having the right people hold you accountable. We’re going to try something here on the show.
Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi
Seg 3: View From Victoria: The support is gone for NDP healthcare
The support is plummeting for the way the NDP is handling the province's health care system. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.
Seg 4: Finding businesses that cater to childcare needs
Have you ever taken your child out for a diner and realized mid meal that the restaurant doesn’t have change tables in their washrooms?
Guest: Michelle Cyca, Vancouver based writer and new mom
Seg 5: Can you influence housing policies in Vancouver?
A Canada-wide contest is challenging people from across the world to propose innovative housing ideas that address policies hindering their development.
Guest: Amy Nugent, Executive Director of Urbanarium
Seg 6: Why is BC providing free Fentanyl tablets to minors?
BC’s government has authorized the distribution of fentanyl to youth without parental consent. The BC Centre on Substance Use published protocols allowing doctors to prescribe "safe" fentanyl tablets to adults and minors, with minimal public scrutiny due to lack of media coverage.
Guest: Dr. Paxton Bach, Co-Medical Director for the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use
Seg 7: Lawsuit claims Boeing manufacturer knew of Alaska aircraft defects 
Less than a month before the grounding of over 150 Boeing commercial aircraft, federal court documents surfaced, alleging that former employees at Spirit AeroSystems, a Boeing subcontractor, repeatedly warned corporate officials about safety problems and were instructed to falsify records.
Guest: Katya Schwenk, Investigative Journalist for The Lever
Seg 8: Is BC home to the world's first invisibility cloak?
Guy Cramer, a renowned camouflage designer, has created over 15,000 camouflage designs for more than 50 countries. His interest in this field sparked during a 1989 paintball tournament where he observed the effectiveness of various patterns.
Guest: Guy Cramer, CEO of HyperStealth Biotechnology Corporation
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Seg 1: Could new evidence finally crack the D.B. Cooper case?

The DB Cooper skyjacking case, an enduring mystery for 52 years, has recently witnessed significant developments that suggest a potential resolution to the enigma.

Guest: Eric Ullis, Author of “Silver Bullet: The Undoing of D.B Cooper”

Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: The Contest

Do you have a hard time saving money? Maybe the issue is having the right people hold you accountable. We’re going to try something here on the show.

Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi

Seg 3: View From Victoria: The support is gone for NDP healthcare

The support is plummeting for the way the NDP is handling the province's health care system. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

Seg 4: Finding businesses that cater to childcare needs

Have you ever taken your child out for a diner and realized mid meal that the restaurant doesn’t have change tables in their washrooms?

Guest: Michelle Cyca, Vancouver based writer and new mom

Seg 5: Can you influence housing policies in Vancouver?

A Canada-wide contest is challenging people from across the world to propose innovative housing ideas that address policies hindering their development.

Guest: Amy Nugent, Executive Director of Urbanarium

Seg 6: Why is BC providing free Fentanyl tablets to minors?

BC’s government has authorized the distribution of fentanyl to youth without parental consent. The BC Centre on Substance Use published protocols allowing doctors to prescribe "safe" fentanyl tablets to adults and minors, with minimal public scrutiny due to lack of media coverage.

Guest: Dr. Paxton Bach, Co-Medical Director for the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use

Seg 7: Lawsuit claims Boeing manufacturer knew of Alaska aircraft defects 

Less than a month before the grounding of over 150 Boeing commercial aircraft, federal court documents surfaced, alleging that former employees at Spirit AeroSystems, a Boeing subcontractor, repeatedly warned corporate officials about safety problems and were instructed to falsify records.

Guest: Katya Schwenk, Investigative Journalist for The Lever

Seg 8: Is BC home to the world's first invisibility cloak?

Guy Cramer, a renowned camouflage designer, has created over 15,000 camouflage designs for more than 50 countries. His interest in this field sparked during a 1989 paintball tournament where he observed the effectiveness of various patterns.

Guest: Guy Cramer, CEO of HyperStealth Biotechnology Corporation

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