Full Show: Wrinkly vegetable medicine, Robinson leaves the NDP & The impact of Farmers Markets on the local economy

Seg 1: Why people used to steal wrinkly vegetables for their health
During the Victorian era and preceding centuries, people employed various plants for medicinal purposes before the advent of modern pharmaceuticals.
Guest: Dr. Anne Marie Roos, Professor of the History of Science and Medicine at the University of Lincoln
Seg 2: Scott Thoughts: Can the Canucks capitalize before the trade deadline?
The NHL Trade Deadline is tomorrow, and it seems like the Canucks are going all in this season, as word is they are actively pursuing Star winger Jake Guentzel.
Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi
Seg 3: View From Victoria: Selina Robinson’s letter calls out NDP members
Selina Robinson announced her departure from the NDP caucus with a devastating letter which called out members for antisemitism.
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist
Seg 4: Do restaurants hate reservations for large groups?
Have you tried to make a restaurant reservation lately? Apparently there’s a growing trend in the industry where restaurants don’t want tables of 6 or more, but is it true?
Guest: Scott Shantz, Show Contributor, Morning’s with Simi
Seg 5: How do Farmers’ Markets impact local economies?
Shoppers at farmers' markets spend an average of $42.50 per visit, significantly impacting local producers. Supporting local agriculture in this way fosters community involvement and sustainability.
Guest: Heather O’Hara, Executive Director of the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets
Seg 6: What constitutes political antisemitism? 
Former BC cabinet minister Selina Robinson's decision to leave the NDP caucus and become an independent stems from a series of events that unfolded over the past months, beginning with controversial comments about Israel.
Guest: Rabbi Dan Moskovitz, Senior Rabbi of Temple Sholom
Seg 7: How beneficial are concurrent disorder centers for youth?
A new study focuses on the often-overlooked population of adolescents facing concurrent disorders, where mental health issues coincide with substance use problems.
Guest: Suzanne Simpson, Teacher Who Conducted Doctoral Research at a Concurrent Disorder Facility for Youth
Seg 8: Was the “World’s Oldest Dog” actually the world’s oldest dog?
Guinness World Records publicly declared Bobi the "oldest dog ever" on Feb. 2, 2023, at the age of 30 years and 267 days. Experts questioned the viability of Bobi’s moniker, which led to an investigation into the legitimacy of the world record.
Guest: Matt Reynolds, Senior Science Writer for WIRED Magazine
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Seg 1: Why people used to steal wrinkly vegetables for their health

During the Victorian era and preceding centuries, people employed various plants for medicinal purposes before the advent of modern pharmaceuticals.

Guest: Dr. Anne Marie Roos, Professor of the History of Science and Medicine at the University of Lincoln

Seg 2: Scott Thoughts: Can the Canucks capitalize before the trade deadline?

The NHL Trade Deadline is tomorrow, and it seems like the Canucks are going all in this season, as word is they are actively pursuing Star winger Jake Guentzel.

Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi

Seg 3: View From Victoria: Selina Robinson’s letter calls out NDP members

Selina Robinson announced her departure from the NDP caucus with a devastating letter which called out members for antisemitism.

Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist

Seg 4: Do restaurants hate reservations for large groups?

Have you tried to make a restaurant reservation lately? Apparently there’s a growing trend in the industry where restaurants don’t want tables of 6 or more, but is it true?

Guest: Scott Shantz, Show Contributor, Morning’s with Simi

Seg 5: How do Farmers’ Markets impact local economies?

Shoppers at farmers' markets spend an average of $42.50 per visit, significantly impacting local producers. Supporting local agriculture in this way fosters community involvement and sustainability.

Guest: Heather O’Hara, Executive Director of the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets

Seg 6: What constitutes political antisemitism? 

Former BC cabinet minister Selina Robinson's decision to leave the NDP caucus and become an independent stems from a series of events that unfolded over the past months, beginning with controversial comments about Israel.

Guest: Rabbi Dan Moskovitz, Senior Rabbi of Temple Sholom

Seg 7: How beneficial are concurrent disorder centers for youth?

A new study focuses on the often-overlooked population of adolescents facing concurrent disorders, where mental health issues coincide with substance use problems.

Guest: Suzanne Simpson, Teacher Who Conducted Doctoral Research at a Concurrent Disorder Facility for Youth

Seg 8: Was the “World’s Oldest Dog” actually the world’s oldest dog?

Guinness World Records publicly declared Bobi the "oldest dog ever" on Feb. 2, 2023, at the age of 30 years and 267 days. Experts questioned the viability of Bobi’s moniker, which led to an investigation into the legitimacy of the world record.

Guest: Matt Reynolds, Senior Science Writer for WIRED Magazine

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