The Best of Simi Sara Show: Pipeline Protests, Political Panel & Problematic Patullo

Chapter 1

Hot question of the day

It’s @MikeSmythNews’s 🔥 question of the day: We’re giving away Backstreet boys tickets on the show all this week, so we want to know who your favourite boy band is

The Jackson 5

Backstreet Boys

Boys II Men

*NSYNC

You can vote on Twitter at @CKNW. 

You can also call the CKNW Buzz Line at (604) 331-BUZZ (2899) and leave your vote there!

Chapter 2

Police arrest anti-pipeline protesters blocking the Port of Vancouver

Vancouver police arrested more than 30 protesters opposed to the Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline on Monday morning. Demonstrators blocked access to the Port of Vancouver in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs who are trying to stop the pipeline project

Guest: Natalie Knight, Spokesperson for Wet’suwet’en Solidarity blockades

Chapter 3

Hearing from First Nations who support Coastal Gas Link Pipeline

Some first nations group believe only one side of the story is being heard, as many groups support the pipeline.

Guest: Chris Sankey, Former elected band councilor, Lax Kw’alaams First Nation, Prince Rupert

Chapter 4

Former Liberal Staffer on board with no-fault insurance

Former member of Gordon Campbell’s staff Martyn Brown has written a column in the Georgia Straight outlining why he’s on board with no-fault insurance.

Guest: Martyn Brown, Former B.C. premier Gordon Campbell’s long-serving chief of staff

Chapter 5

US Political Panel

Reconvening the US political panel after Trump’s impeachment last week.

Guests: Brian Kennedy, Can-Am Consulting, San Diego

                Karen Kataline, Spouting Off Radio, Colorado

Chapter 6

Patullo Bridge Announcement

Claire Trevena and John Horgan are holding a press conference in New Westminster as we speak announcing the contract for the Pattullo Bridge replacement has been awarded, creating good jobs and training opportunities for workers who will help build the toll-free crossing to better connect communities in the Lower Mainland.

Guest: Marvin Hunt, Liberal MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale

Chapter 7

ICBCs move to no-fault style insurance could be especially harmful to cyclists: lawyer

B.C. trial lawyers are continuing to sound the alarm over ICBC’s move to a no-fault style insurance system, with one lawyer saying the change could be especially harmful to cyclists. Joel Zanatta, a Vancouver personal injury lawyer who cycles to and from work every day, says the new system would prevent crash victims from seeking appropriate compensation beyond medical coverage, with income loss protection, in particular, getting capped.

Guest: Joel  Zanatta, “The cycling lawyer” says no-fault insurance is bad for cyclists who get injured in traffic collisions
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Chapter 1

Hot question of the day

It’s @MikeSmythNews’s 🔥 question of the day: We’re giving away Backstreet boys tickets on the show all this week, so we want to know who your favourite boy band is

The Jackson 5
Backstreet Boys
Boys II Men
*NSYNC

You can vote on Twitter at @CKNW. 

You can also call the CKNW Buzz Line at (604) 331-BUZZ (2899) and leave your vote there!

Chapter 2

Police arrest anti-pipeline protesters blocking the Port of Vancouver

Vancouver police arrested more than 30 protesters opposed to the Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline on Monday morning. Demonstrators blocked access to the Port of Vancouver in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs who are trying to stop the pipeline project

Guest: Natalie Knight, Spokesperson for Wet’suwet’en Solidarity blockades

Chapter 3

Hearing from First Nations who support Coastal Gas Link Pipeline

Some first nations group believe only one side of the story is being heard, as many groups support the pipeline.

Guest: Chris Sankey, Former elected band councilor, Lax Kw’alaams First Nation, Prince Rupert

Chapter 4

Former Liberal Staffer on board with no-fault insurance

Former member of Gordon Campbell’s staff Martyn Brown has written a column in the Georgia Straight outlining why he’s on board with no-fault insurance.

Guest: Martyn Brown, Former B.C. premier Gordon Campbell’s long-serving chief of staff

Chapter 5

US Political Panel

Reconvening the US political panel after Trump’s impeachment last week.

Guests: Brian Kennedy, Can-Am Consulting, San Diego

                Karen Kataline, Spouting Off Radio, Colorado

Chapter 6

Patullo Bridge Announcement

Claire Trevena and John Horgan are holding a press conference in New Westminster as we speak announcing the contract for the Pattullo Bridge replacement has been awarded, creating good jobs and training opportunities for workers who will help build the toll-free crossing to better connect communities in the Lower Mainland.

Guest: Marvin Hunt, Liberal MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale

Chapter 7

ICBCs move to no-fault style insurance could be especially harmful to cyclists: lawyer

B.C. trial lawyers are continuing to sound the alarm over ICBC’s move to a no-fault style insurance system, with one lawyer saying the change could be especially harmful to cyclists. Joel Zanatta, a Vancouver personal injury lawyer who cycles to and from work every day, says the new system would prevent crash victims from seeking appropriate compensation beyond medical coverage, with income loss protection, in particular, getting capped.

Guest: Joel  Zanatta, “The cycling lawyer” says no-fault insurance is bad for cyclists who get injured in traffic collisions

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