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Full Show: Dignity in politics, How Carrie Best changed Canada & Is there enough security

Mornings with Simi

English - February 05, 2024 17:21 - 1 hour - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Seg 1: Scotts Thoughts: Is there no dignity in politics anymore?
Simi and Scott discuss the idea that there is no longer any dignity or accountability in politics today.
Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi
Seg 2: View From Victoria:
We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.
Seg 3: How Carrie Best changed Canada for the better
Carrie Best founded "The Clarion” in 1946, a groundbreaking publication that addressed racial and social issues. The newspaper covered a wide range of topics, including segregation, employment discrimination, and racial profiling.
Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx”
Seg 4: The Grammy’s
The Grammy Awards were last night and we rundown some of the big winners and some of the best performances of the night.
Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor
Seg 5: Is there enough security at the Vancouver courthouse?
Kenyon Thomas Lavallee is facing two assault charges after allegedly attacking a Crown Prosecutor near the 222 Main St. courthouse on Friday. These assaults have raised concerns about the vulnerability of those working in courthouses.
Guest: Adam Dalrymple, President of the B.C. Crown Counsel Association
Seg 6: What’s calling all the defects with Boeing airplanes?
Boeing faces new production challenges as misdrilled holes were found on approximately 50 fuselages supplied by Spirit AeroSystems, adding to ongoing quality issues.
Guest: John Gradek, Aviation Management Professor at McGill University
Seg 7: How will Vancouver make FIFA happen?
Despite facing challenges, Canada has successfully secured its place in the 2026 World Cup co-hosting the 2026 World Cup alongside the United States, and Mexico.
Guest: Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver
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Seg 1: Scotts Thoughts: Is there no dignity in politics anymore?

Simi and Scott discuss the idea that there is no longer any dignity or accountability in politics today.

Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi

Seg 2: View From Victoria:

We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.

Seg 3: How Carrie Best changed Canada for the better

Carrie Best founded "The Clarion” in 1946, a groundbreaking publication that addressed racial and social issues. The newspaper covered a wide range of topics, including segregation, employment discrimination, and racial profiling.

Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx”

Seg 4: The Grammy’s

The Grammy Awards were last night and we rundown some of the big winners and some of the best performances of the night.

Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor

Seg 5: Is there enough security at the Vancouver courthouse?

Kenyon Thomas Lavallee is facing two assault charges after allegedly attacking a Crown Prosecutor near the 222 Main St. courthouse on Friday. These assaults have raised concerns about the vulnerability of those working in courthouses.

Guest: Adam Dalrymple, President of the B.C. Crown Counsel Association

Seg 6: What’s calling all the defects with Boeing airplanes?

Boeing faces new production challenges as misdrilled holes were found on approximately 50 fuselages supplied by Spirit AeroSystems, adding to ongoing quality issues.

Guest: John Gradek, Aviation Management Professor at McGill University

Seg 7: How will Vancouver make FIFA happen?

Despite facing challenges, Canada has successfully secured its place in the 2026 World Cup co-hosting the 2026 World Cup alongside the United States, and Mexico.

Guest: Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver

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