The Best of The Simi Sara Show

Chapter 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

It’s @SimiSara980’s 🔥 question of the day: 

Metro Vancouver mayors will be deciding today on their preferred option for a George Massey Tunnel replacement.

Which of these is the most important factor for you? #bcpoli

Get it built quickly

Get it built cheaply

 

Chapter 2

Here are the new ride hailing bylaws being considered by the City of Vancouver

The latest meeting of Vancouver City Council got underway about an hour ago - and right now they’re discussing potential bylaws that ride hailing drivers would have to adhere to before they can hit the road in the City of Vancouver.

The proposals include the need for a business licence - but here’s the thing - it would only be valid in the City of Vancouver. They’re also considering a congestion tax of 30 cents for each pick-up, and 30 cents for each drop-off.That charge would apply between 7am and 7pm in the Downtown core, and in surrounding areas east of Burrard, north of 16th Ave, and west of Clark. 

Lon LaClaire is the Director of Transportation for the City of Vancouver. He explained to the council meeting a few moments ago the rationale behind the congestion charge.

The meeting is ongoing right now, and it’s being attended by Ian Tostenson - he’s the President and CEO of the lobby group Ridesharing Now for BC. He spoke to me just before he went into the council chamber.

Guest: Ian Tostenson

President and CEO of the BC Restaurant and Food Services Association

 

Chapter 3

September home sales up 46% year-on-year in Greater Vancouver

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver is out with its September stats, and the number of homes sold rose 4.6% from August and was up 46% from the same month a year ago.

Board President, Ashley Smith, says we're seeing more balanced housing market conditions over the last three months, compared to the same time last year.

The composite benchmark price for all residential homes in Metro Vancouver is currently at $990,600. 

That is an increase of 0.3% from August but down 7.3% from a year ago.

Guest: Ashley Smith

President, Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver

 

Chapter 4

Celebrating Navratri in Metro Vancouver

Hindu Canadians are celebrating one of their most important religious festivals of the year right now.

The Navratri (Nuh-vrAAtree) festival is celebrated in lots of different ways depending on what part of the South Asian subcontinent you look at. 

Global News reporter Srushti Gangdev (GONG-dave) spoke to Canadians from the northwestern Indian state of Gujarat about how they’re marking the occasion.

 

Chapter 5

Labour group urges provinces to consider ride hailing drivers as employees

We’re talking a lot about ride hailing today - and that meeting of Vancouver City Council is still ongoing. We’ll let you know shortly if they back the recommendations for congestion charges and the requirement for a business licence for ride hailing drivers that we’ve been telling you about.

In the meantime, the BC Federation of Labour is calling on the province to consider ride hailing drivers as employees. And they want the Passenger Transportation Board to make sure that those drivers’ employment rights are protected.

Guest: Laird Cronk 

President, BC Federation of Labour

 

Chapter 6

Here are the new ride hailing bylaws being considered by the City of Vancouver

The latest meeting of Vancouver City Council is underway - and right now they’re discussing potential bylaws that ride hailing drivers would have to adhere to before they can hit the road in the City of Vancouver.

The proposals include the need for a business licence - but here’s the thing - it would only be valid in the City of Vancouver. They’re also considering a congestion tax of 30 cents for each pick-up, and 30 cents for each drop-off.

That charge would apply between 7am and 7pm in the Downtown core, and in surrounding areas east of Burrard, north of 16th Ave, and west of Clark. 

Lon LaClaire is the Director of Transportation for the City of Vancouver. He explained to the council meeting a few moments ago the rationale behind the congestion charge.

Earlier on the Simi Sara Show, the President and CEO of the lobby group Ridesharing Now for BC, Ian Tostenson says if other cities also require business licences, then it misses the entire point of 'affordable living' in the region.

As I say, the meeting is still ongoing - Vancouver City Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung has stepped out quickly so she can speak to us.

Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung

Vancouver City Councillor

 

Chapter 7

Province aims to promote Surrey as the Lower Mainland’s ‘Second Downtown’

The provincial government in the last hour is revealing new plans to attract technology jobs to the City of Surrey and the Fraser Valley.

They want to market Surrey as the Lower Mainland’s ‘Second Downtown’. And they’re hoping to address affordability issues while they’re at it.

Global News Online Legislative Reporter, Richard Zussman, has been taking a look at this for us today.

Guest: Richard Zussman

Global News Online Legislative Reporter

 

Chapter 8

How to spot misinformation during this election campaign

There’s lots of misinformation, and rumours, and falsehoods that get spread on the internet like wildfire.

So how do you spot it? How do you sort the fake from the real? Well the Canadian Journalism Foundation has some advice today for the public - and a new tool that’s here to help.

Natalie Turvey is the President and Executive Director of the Canadian Journalism Foundation. She joins me now to tell me more.

Guest: Natalie Turvey

President and Executive Director, The Canadian Journalism Foundation

 

Chapter 9

Men can get breast cancer too

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the BC Cancer Foundation wants you to know that men can get breast cancer, too. This year, about 250 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in Canada. It’s rare – but men need to be aware of the signs and symptoms. If you feel a lump in your breast, (yes, men have breast tissue, too), don’t ignore it!

In 2005, well-known Vancouver sportscaster Neil Macrae noticed a lump in his breast that was the size of a golf ball. He went to the doctor and the news that followed was shocking: it was Stage III breast cancer. 

Through genomic analysis, it was uncovered that Neil had the BCRCA1/2 mutation, which puts individuals at a higher risk for breast, prostate (for men), ovarian (for women) and pancreatic cancers. Neil would go on to face two other types of cancer –the third eventually took his life in 2017.

Today, Neil’s wife Laurie Rix, longtime supporter of BC Cancer Foundation, is actively spreading the word: Men can get breast cancer, too…

Guest: Laurie Rix

Neil Macrae’s wife 

Longtime supporter of BC Cancer Foundation 

To learn more, please visit www dot bc cancer foundation dot com

Chapter 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

It’s @SimiSara980’s 🔥 question of the day: 

Metro Vancouver mayors will be deciding today on their preferred option for a George Massey Tunnel replacement.

Which of these is the most important factor for you? #bcpoli

Get it built quickly
Get it built cheaply

 

Chapter 2

Here are the new ride hailing bylaws being considered by the City of Vancouver

The latest meeting of Vancouver City Council got underway about an hour ago - and right now they’re discussing potential bylaws that ride hailing drivers would have to adhere to before they can hit the road in the City of Vancouver.

The proposals include the need for a business licence - but here’s the thing - it would only be valid in the City of Vancouver. They’re also considering a congestion tax of 30 cents for each pick-up, and 30 cents for each drop-off.That charge would apply between 7am and 7pm in the Downtown core, and in surrounding areas east of Burrard, north of 16th Ave, and west of Clark. 

Lon LaClaire is the Director of Transportation for the City of Vancouver. He explained to the council meeting a few moments ago the rationale behind the congestion charge.

The meeting is ongoing right now, and it’s being attended by Ian Tostenson - he’s the President and CEO of the lobby group Ridesharing Now for BC. He spoke to me just before he went into the council chamber.

Guest: Ian Tostenson

President and CEO of the BC Restaurant and Food Services Association

 

Chapter 3

September home sales up 46% year-on-year in Greater Vancouver

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver is out with its September stats, and the number of homes sold rose 4.6% from August and was up 46% from the same month a year ago.

Board President, Ashley Smith, says we're seeing more balanced housing market conditions over the last three months, compared to the same time last year.

The composite benchmark price for all residential homes in Metro Vancouver is currently at $990,600. 

That is an increase of 0.3% from August but down 7.3% from a year ago.

Guest: Ashley Smith

President, Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver

 

Chapter 4

Celebrating Navratri in Metro Vancouver

Hindu Canadians are celebrating one of their most important religious festivals of the year right now.

The Navratri (Nuh-vrAAtree) festival is celebrated in lots of different ways depending on what part of the South Asian subcontinent you look at. 

Global News reporter Srushti Gangdev (GONG-dave) spoke to Canadians from the northwestern Indian state of Gujarat about how they’re marking the occasion.

 

Chapter 5

Labour group urges provinces to consider ride hailing drivers as employees

We’re talking a lot about ride hailing today - and that meeting of Vancouver City Council is still ongoing. We’ll let you know shortly if they back the recommendations for congestion charges and the requirement for a business licence for ride hailing drivers that we’ve been telling you about.

In the meantime, the BC Federation of Labour is calling on the province to consider ride hailing drivers as employees. And they want the Passenger Transportation Board to make sure that those drivers’ employment rights are protected.

Guest: Laird Cronk 

President, BC Federation of Labour

 

Chapter 6

Here are the new ride hailing bylaws being considered by the City of Vancouver

The latest meeting of Vancouver City Council is underway - and right now they’re discussing potential bylaws that ride hailing drivers would have to adhere to before they can hit the road in the City of Vancouver.

The proposals include the need for a business licence - but here’s the thing - it would only be valid in the City of Vancouver. They’re also considering a congestion tax of 30 cents for each pick-up, and 30 cents for each drop-off.

That charge would apply between 7am and 7pm in the Downtown core, and in surrounding areas east of Burrard, north of 16th Ave, and west of Clark. 

Lon LaClaire is the Director of Transportation for the City of Vancouver. He explained to the council meeting a few moments ago the rationale behind the congestion charge.

Earlier on the Simi Sara Show, the President and CEO of the lobby group Ridesharing Now for BC, Ian Tostenson says if other cities also require business licences, then it misses the entire point of 'affordable living' in the region.

As I say, the meeting is still ongoing - Vancouver City Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung has stepped out quickly so she can speak to us.

Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung

Vancouver City Councillor

 

Chapter 7

Province aims to promote Surrey as the Lower Mainland’s ‘Second Downtown’

The provincial government in the last hour is revealing new plans to attract technology jobs to the City of Surrey and the Fraser Valley.

They want to market Surrey as the Lower Mainland’s ‘Second Downtown’. And they’re hoping to address affordability issues while they’re at it.

Global News Online Legislative Reporter, Richard Zussman, has been taking a look at this for us today.

Guest: Richard Zussman

Global News Online Legislative Reporter

 

Chapter 8

How to spot misinformation during this election campaign

There’s lots of misinformation, and rumours, and falsehoods that get spread on the internet like wildfire.

So how do you spot it? How do you sort the fake from the real? Well the Canadian Journalism Foundation has some advice today for the public - and a new tool that’s here to help.

Natalie Turvey is the President and Executive Director of the Canadian Journalism Foundation. She joins me now to tell me more.

Guest: Natalie Turvey

President and Executive Director, The Canadian Journalism Foundation

 

Chapter 9

Men can get breast cancer too

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the BC Cancer Foundation wants you to know that men can get breast cancer, too. This year, about 250 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in Canada. It’s rare – but men need to be aware of the signs and symptoms. If you feel a lump in your breast, (yes, men have breast tissue, too), don’t ignore it!

In 2005, well-known Vancouver sportscaster Neil Macrae noticed a lump in his breast that was the size of a golf ball. He went to the doctor and the news that followed was shocking: it was Stage III breast cancer. 

Through genomic analysis, it was uncovered that Neil had the BCRCA1/2 mutation, which puts individuals at a higher risk for breast, prostate (for men), ovarian (for women) and pancreatic cancers. Neil would go on to face two other types of cancer –the third eventually took his life in 2017.

Today, Neil’s wife Laurie Rix, longtime supporter of BC Cancer Foundation, is actively spreading the word: Men can get breast cancer, too…

Guest: Laurie Rix

Neil Macrae’s wife 

Longtime supporter of BC Cancer Foundation 

To learn more, please visit www dot bc cancer foundation dot com