The Best Of The Simi Sara Show – February 5, 2019

Chapter 1

 Cold question of the day

Vote in @simisara980's ❄ question of the day: B.C. is currently experiencing colder than usual weather. How are you feeling about it?

Hate it!

Love it!

You call THAT cold?!

 

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

New rules lead to a drop in provincial party donations

Donations to political parties in British Columbia saw a significant drop last year, once new rules came in that banned union and corporate contributions. Interim financial reports released by Elections BC show the New Democrats took in $3.3-million in 2018, compared with 15.3-million the year before. The Liberals raised $2.4-million last year, compared with 12.7-million the previous year.

Richard Zussman, Global News Online Legislative Reporter

Chapter 3

Cold snap likely to continue until at least Valentine’s Day

It’s another cold day across Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and Kamloops… but when will temperatures begin to rise again?

Mark Madryga, Global BC Chief Meteorologist

Chapter 4

Power usage soars in B.C. as cold snap grips the province

BC Hydro says demand for electricity is way up. And with the cold snap continuing, it's preparing for energy consumption that could get close to the record that was set back in January 2017.

Mora Scott, BC Hydro Spokesperson

Chapter 5

How major food brands have shaped western palates

If you’ve ever looked at an older cookbook, you might have wondered how on earth people ever ate that stuff. A new book delves into the history of some of the strange but true recipes from years gone by. Christina Ward, author of ‘American Advertising Cookbooks’, joined Simi on the show today.

Christina Ward, Author of 'American Advertising Cookbooks'

Chapter 6

Events taking place to mark the Chinese Year of the Pig

It’s Lunar New Year, and the Year of the Pig is being celebrated here in Vancouver with the annual LunarFest celebrations.

Michael Lin, Community Liaison with the Asian-Canadian Special Events Association

Chapter 7

Beluga whales also use ‘acoustic name tags’ for identification and social interaction

Using names and acoustic sounds to identify one another is, of course, something we do as humans, and we’ve also seen that documented in dolphins too.

Dr. Valeria Vergara, Research scientist with the Ocean Wise Conservation Association

Chapter 8

As the federal election gets closer, what should Vancouverites be pushing to get on parties’ platforms?

The federal election is getting ever closer - and from crime, to transit, to affordability, there are a lot of competing issues that people will be trying to get onto the platforms of our major political parties.

Adrienne Tanner, Freelance writer, and columnist for the Globe and Mail

Chapter 9

Information commissioner calls for major transparency reforms at B.C. Legislature

A report alleging "flagrant'' overspending by two top officials at the BC Legislature has prompted a call for major accountability and transparency reforms.

Michael McEvoy, Commissioner for Information and Privacy in B.C.

Chapter 1

 Cold question of the day

Vote in @simisara980's ❄ question of the day: B.C. is currently experiencing colder than usual weather. How are you feeling about it?

Hate it!
Love it!
You call THAT cold?!

 

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

New rules lead to a drop in provincial party donations

Donations to political parties in British Columbia saw a significant drop last year, once new rules came in that banned union and corporate contributions. Interim financial reports released by Elections BC show the New Democrats took in $3.3-million in 2018, compared with 15.3-million the year before. The Liberals raised $2.4-million last year, compared with 12.7-million the previous year.

Richard Zussman, Global News Online Legislative Reporter

Chapter 3

Cold snap likely to continue until at least Valentine’s Day

It’s another cold day across Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and Kamloops… but when will temperatures begin to rise again?

Mark Madryga, Global BC Chief Meteorologist

Chapter 4

Power usage soars in B.C. as cold snap grips the province

BC Hydro says demand for electricity is way up. And with the cold snap continuing, it's preparing for energy consumption that could get close to the record that was set back in January 2017.

Mora Scott, BC Hydro Spokesperson

Chapter 5

How major food brands have shaped western palates

If you’ve ever looked at an older cookbook, you might have wondered how on earth people ever ate that stuff. A new book delves into the history of some of the strange but true recipes from years gone by. Christina Ward, author of ‘American Advertising Cookbooks’, joined Simi on the show today.

Christina Ward, Author of 'American Advertising Cookbooks'

Chapter 6

Events taking place to mark the Chinese Year of the Pig

It’s Lunar New Year, and the Year of the Pig is being celebrated here in Vancouver with the annual LunarFest celebrations.

Michael Lin, Community Liaison with the Asian-Canadian Special Events Association

Chapter 7

Beluga whales also use ‘acoustic name tags’ for identification and social interaction

Using names and acoustic sounds to identify one another is, of course, something we do as humans, and we’ve also seen that documented in dolphins too.

Dr. Valeria Vergara, Research scientist with the Ocean Wise Conservation Association

Chapter 8

As the federal election gets closer, what should Vancouverites be pushing to get on parties’ platforms?

The federal election is getting ever closer - and from crime, to transit, to affordability, there are a lot of competing issues that people will be trying to get onto the platforms of our major political parties.

Adrienne Tanner, Freelance writer, and columnist for the Globe and Mail

Chapter 9

Information commissioner calls for major transparency reforms at B.C. Legislature

A report alleging "flagrant'' overspending by two top officials at the BC Legislature has prompted a call for major accountability and transparency reforms.

Michael McEvoy, Commissioner for Information and Privacy in B.C.