The best of The Simi Sara Show - $400 million hit for ICBC as NDP scrambles to deal with court ruling on expert reports, CKNW stormwatch: gusts of up to 90kph expected this afternoon, & More...

Chapter 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

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

16-year-old @GretaThunberg is leading a rally in Vancouver today, as thousands of young people arrive to demand action on the climate emergency.

Should the voting age be lowered, so these young people can have their say in elections?

Yes, lower it to 16.

No, they're too young.

 

Chapter 2

$400 million hit for ICBC as NDP scrambles to deal with court ruling on expert reports

A court judgment released Thursday by B.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Christopher Hinkson ruled that the government limits on expert reports was unconstitutional because it violated the exclusive powers of a court's control over its processes.

The NDP government is now scrambling to deal with the ramifications of a court ruling that struck down a key part of its auto insurance reforms and could blow a hole in the provincial budget.

A cap set by Attorney General David Eby on the number of expert reports allowed in auto insurance lawsuits was unconstitutional because it violated the exclusive powers of a court to control its own processes.

The immediate effect was an approximately $400 million financial hit for ICBC that Finance Minister Carole James has warned could swamp her thin $179-million projected budget surplus.

David Eby will be my guest after the 12:30 news. But first, I’m joined by the leader of the BC Liberals, Andrew Wilkinson.

Guest: Andrew Wilkinson

Leader, BC Liberals

Guest: David Eby

Attorney General of British Columbia

 

Chapter 3

Bryan Baeumler speaks to the Simi Sara Show

The Vancouver Fall Home Show is underway! You’ll find great home renovation ideas - plus your favourite TV stars, including my next guest…

Guest: Bryan Baeumler

HGTV Celebrity Contractor

 

Chapter 4

A new lawsuit is being filed in Vancouver from young people who say the climate emergency has hurt them

Legal experts say a climate change lawsuit that's set to be filed today in Federal Court in Vancouver, is potentially precedent setting but will be a tough case to argue.

It's being filed by 15 youths who allege they've suffered specific injuries due to climate change.

The lawsuit calls on the federal government to stop conduct that violates their charter rights and to implement a plan that reduces Canada's greenhouse gas emissions.

None of the charter claims have been tested in court.

Guest: Ira Reinhart-Smith

Plaintiff in the case 

Climate activist

 

Chapter 5

CKNW stormwatch: gusts of up to 90kph expected this afternoon

A wind warning remains up for Metro Vancouver, Greater Victoria, and the Southern Gulf Islands. Wind gusts may hit 90 km/h today. Meanwhile, Environment Canada has issued snowfall and wind warnings for chunks of the BC Interior.

Guest: Kristi Gordon

Global BC Senior Meteorologist

Thousands more are off the grid now as this wind storm rolls through the Lower Mainland, and we’ve got power outages in Kamloops too. Let’s get the latest now from BC Hydro spokesperson, Geoff Hastings.

Guest: Geoff Hastings

BC Hydro spokesperson

 

Chapter 6

CKNW Leadership Series: Honour House

Honour House is a place in New Westminster for veterans and emergency service personnel to find refuge while seeking medical treatment in Metro Vancouver.

The man who started this incredible non-for-profit organization spoke to our Niki Reitmayer about what inspired him to create Honour House - and what inspires him to continue to expand the program's reach:

 

Chapter 7

CKNW stormwatch: gusts of up to 90kph expected this afternoon

13,500 BC Hydro customers are without power across Metro Vancouver as the windstorm rolls through. 

And there is disruption to the ferries too. Let’s get the latest on the impact to sailings now with BC Ferries spokesperson, Deborah Marshall.

Guest: Deborah Marshall

BC Ferries spokesperson                     

What can we expect in the coming hours? Let’s get the very latest weather information now with Kristi Gordon, Global BC Senior Meteorologist.

Guest: Kristi Gordon

Global BC Senior Meteorologist

Chapter 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

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

16-year-old @GretaThunberg is leading a rally in Vancouver today, as thousands of young people arrive to demand action on the climate emergency.

Should the voting age be lowered, so these young people can have their say in elections?

Yes, lower it to 16.
No, they're too young.

 

Chapter 2

$400 million hit for ICBC as NDP scrambles to deal with court ruling on expert reports

A court judgment released Thursday by B.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Christopher Hinkson ruled that the government limits on expert reports was unconstitutional because it violated the exclusive powers of a court's control over its processes.

The NDP government is now scrambling to deal with the ramifications of a court ruling that struck down a key part of its auto insurance reforms and could blow a hole in the provincial budget.

A cap set by Attorney General David Eby on the number of expert reports allowed in auto insurance lawsuits was unconstitutional because it violated the exclusive powers of a court to control its own processes.

The immediate effect was an approximately $400 million financial hit for ICBC that Finance Minister Carole James has warned could swamp her thin $179-million projected budget surplus.

David Eby will be my guest after the 12:30 news. But first, I’m joined by the leader of the BC Liberals, Andrew Wilkinson.

Guest: Andrew Wilkinson

Leader, BC Liberals

Guest: David Eby

Attorney General of British Columbia

 

Chapter 3

Bryan Baeumler speaks to the Simi Sara Show

The Vancouver Fall Home Show is underway! You’ll find great home renovation ideas - plus your favourite TV stars, including my next guest…

Guest: Bryan Baeumler

HGTV Celebrity Contractor

 

Chapter 4

A new lawsuit is being filed in Vancouver from young people who say the climate emergency has hurt them

Legal experts say a climate change lawsuit that's set to be filed today in Federal Court in Vancouver, is potentially precedent setting but will be a tough case to argue.

It's being filed by 15 youths who allege they've suffered specific injuries due to climate change.

The lawsuit calls on the federal government to stop conduct that violates their charter rights and to implement a plan that reduces Canada's greenhouse gas emissions.

None of the charter claims have been tested in court.

Guest: Ira Reinhart-Smith

Plaintiff in the case 

Climate activist

 

Chapter 5

CKNW stormwatch: gusts of up to 90kph expected this afternoon

A wind warning remains up for Metro Vancouver, Greater Victoria, and the Southern Gulf Islands. Wind gusts may hit 90 km/h today. Meanwhile, Environment Canada has issued snowfall and wind warnings for chunks of the BC Interior.

Guest: Kristi Gordon

Global BC Senior Meteorologist

Thousands more are off the grid now as this wind storm rolls through the Lower Mainland, and we’ve got power outages in Kamloops too. Let’s get the latest now from BC Hydro spokesperson, Geoff Hastings.

Guest: Geoff Hastings

BC Hydro spokesperson

 

Chapter 6

CKNW Leadership Series: Honour House

Honour House is a place in New Westminster for veterans and emergency service personnel to find refuge while seeking medical treatment in Metro Vancouver.

The man who started this incredible non-for-profit organization spoke to our Niki Reitmayer about what inspired him to create Honour House - and what inspires him to continue to expand the program's reach:

 

Chapter 7

CKNW stormwatch: gusts of up to 90kph expected this afternoon

13,500 BC Hydro customers are without power across Metro Vancouver as the windstorm rolls through. 

And there is disruption to the ferries too. Let’s get the latest on the impact to sailings now with BC Ferries spokesperson, Deborah Marshall.

Guest: Deborah Marshall

BC Ferries spokesperson                     

What can we expect in the coming hours? Let’s get the very latest weather information now with Kristi Gordon, Global BC Senior Meteorologist.

Guest: Kristi Gordon

Global BC Senior Meteorologist