The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Fri Mar 15th 2019

Chapter 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

Vote in @Niki_Reitmayer's question of the day: are you relieved that media companies are refusing to broadcast images from the graphic video of the New Zealand terror attack?

Yes

No

 

Chapter 2

Vancouver’s oldest mosque holding vigil following New Zealand attack

New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern spoke Thursday following a mass shooting at a mosque in Christchurch that left 49 people dead, calling it "one of the darkest days in New Zealand's history."

According to the New Zealand Police, attacks took place at two different mosques on Friday, at which time Muslims gathered for weekly prayers. The attack was allegedly targeting migrant communities in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Al Jamia Masjid has announced that they will be holding a prayer vigil and memorial service to stand in solidarity with those in New Zealand.

Guest: Haroon Khan

Trustee of the Al Jamia Masjid mosque, which is the oldest mosque in Vancouver

 

Chapter 3

Is the New Zealand terror attack work of a lone wolf, or signs of growing extremist views?

New Zealand is a largely peaceful country, where we don't often see signs of the kind of extremism we've just witnessed.

But the internet, with all its echo chambers, and the ability for anyone to live-stream whatever they like, is changing the way terror attacks are planned, they way they're carried out, and the way in which extremism manifests itself.

Guest: Prof Max Abrahms

Terrorism Expert from Northeastern University in Boston

Author of a new book called Rules for Rebels: The Science of Victory in Militant History

 

Chapter 4

Inactive oil and gas wells in BC can adversely impact environment and human health: Auditor General

British Columbia's auditor general says there are almost 7,500 inactive oil and gas wells in the province that have not been properly decommissioned.

Carol Bellringer says in a report that contamination from oil and gas activity can affect human health, ecosystems, water and air quality and timely restoration of non-operating well sites reduces environmental risk and financial liability

Guest: Richard Zussman

Global News Online Legislative Reporter

 

Chapter 5

Kamloops gang violence reaches ‘unprecedented’ levels

It's the middle of March, and there have already been THREE gang murders in the city of Kamloops.

That's unprecedented. And if you cast your mind back to January 23rd, we brought you the news that two people were killed in separate incidents at motels and hotels in the city.

And on February 15th, a long-time criminal was shot to death inside of a townhouse complex.

Now, the RCMP is telling the Vancouver Sun that Kamloops is taking its cue from drug and gang politics in the Lower Mainland. And that big-city crime is making its way to Kamloops.

Guest: Kim Bolan

Vancouver Sun Crime Reporter

 

Chapter 6

Spice bags, taco fries, and chicken fillet rolls: here are some modern Irish dishes you may not have heard of.

Well it’s St Patrick’s Day on Sunday, and many of you will be thinking of delicious and traditional Irish cuisine, like Irish stews, soda breads, and of course, a creamy pint of Guinness.

But there are lots of modern Irish takes that have entered the culinary scene in recent years. Some of them are great at any time of day - and some of them are great when you feel like throwing the diet out the window.

And the good news is: you can try these modern Irish dishes right here in Vancouver.

Guest: William Donnellan

Owner of Donnellan’s Irish Chipper, and Donnellan’s Irish Pub in Downtown Vancouver

 

Chapter 7

New Zealand mourns the victims of Friday’s terror attack in Christchurch

An immigrant-hating white nationalist armed with at least two assault rifles and a shotgun is the suspect in the deaths of at least 49 worshippers attending Friday prayers at mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.

He wore a helmet camera and live-streamed the massacre on social media. He also posted a 74-page manifesto on social media identifying himself as a 28-year-old Australian who was out to avenge attacks in Europe perpetrated by Muslims.

The gunman acted alone and says he chose New Zealand to show that even the most remote parts of the world were not free of “mass immigration.”

Guest: Elizabeth Brown

Reporter for Radio New Zealand

 

Chapter 8

TV anchor praised for powerful on-air reflection of New Zealand mosque shooting

An Australian television anchor is being praised for a powerful on-air reflection of the New Zealand mosque shootings and the politics of division and fear.

Waleed Aly is one of the hosts of the Australian news and current affairs show The Project on Channel 10. He himself is a Muslim, and he described to viewers that he was initially reluctant to weigh in on the attack, that killed 49 Muslims in two Christchurch mosques on Thursday night.

 

Chapter 9

New Zealand’s Prime Minister pledges to change country’s gun laws after Christchurch terror attack

New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, has held a press conference in the past few minutes. And it comes as we learn more details following that massacre in Christchurch in which 49 people were killed.

Ardern is pledging that laws in New Zealand WILL be updated because of this massacre.

She confirmed that three people have been arrested over the #Christchurch attack, one other person has been released after it was established they were not involved.

Prime Minister Ardern also said that officials are aware about the disturbing footage of the shooting that has been shared online.

Chapter 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

Vote in @Niki_Reitmayer's question of the day: are you relieved that media companies are refusing to broadcast images from the graphic video of the New Zealand terror attack?

Yes
No

 

Chapter 2

Vancouver’s oldest mosque holding vigil following New Zealand attack

New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern spoke Thursday following a mass shooting at a mosque in Christchurch that left 49 people dead, calling it "one of the darkest days in New Zealand's history."

According to the New Zealand Police, attacks took place at two different mosques on Friday, at which time Muslims gathered for weekly prayers. The attack was allegedly targeting migrant communities in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Al Jamia Masjid has announced that they will be holding a prayer vigil and memorial service to stand in solidarity with those in New Zealand.

Guest: Haroon Khan

Trustee of the Al Jamia Masjid mosque, which is the oldest mosque in Vancouver

 

Chapter 3

Is the New Zealand terror attack work of a lone wolf, or signs of growing extremist views?

New Zealand is a largely peaceful country, where we don't often see signs of the kind of extremism we've just witnessed.

But the internet, with all its echo chambers, and the ability for anyone to live-stream whatever they like, is changing the way terror attacks are planned, they way they're carried out, and the way in which extremism manifests itself.

Guest: Prof Max Abrahms

Terrorism Expert from Northeastern University in Boston

Author of a new book called Rules for Rebels: The Science of Victory in Militant History

 

Chapter 4

Inactive oil and gas wells in BC can adversely impact environment and human health: Auditor General

British Columbia's auditor general says there are almost 7,500 inactive oil and gas wells in the province that have not been properly decommissioned.

Carol Bellringer says in a report that contamination from oil and gas activity can affect human health, ecosystems, water and air quality and timely restoration of non-operating well sites reduces environmental risk and financial liability

Guest: Richard Zussman

Global News Online Legislative Reporter

 

Chapter 5

Kamloops gang violence reaches ‘unprecedented’ levels

It's the middle of March, and there have already been THREE gang murders in the city of Kamloops.

That's unprecedented. And if you cast your mind back to January 23rd, we brought you the news that two people were killed in separate incidents at motels and hotels in the city.

And on February 15th, a long-time criminal was shot to death inside of a townhouse complex.

Now, the RCMP is telling the Vancouver Sun that Kamloops is taking its cue from drug and gang politics in the Lower Mainland. And that big-city crime is making its way to Kamloops.

Guest: Kim Bolan

Vancouver Sun Crime Reporter

 

Chapter 6

Spice bags, taco fries, and chicken fillet rolls: here are some modern Irish dishes you may not have heard of.

Well it’s St Patrick’s Day on Sunday, and many of you will be thinking of delicious and traditional Irish cuisine, like Irish stews, soda breads, and of course, a creamy pint of Guinness.

But there are lots of modern Irish takes that have entered the culinary scene in recent years. Some of them are great at any time of day - and some of them are great when you feel like throwing the diet out the window.

And the good news is: you can try these modern Irish dishes right here in Vancouver.

Guest: William Donnellan

Owner of Donnellan’s Irish Chipper, and Donnellan’s Irish Pub in Downtown Vancouver

 

Chapter 7

New Zealand mourns the victims of Friday’s terror attack in Christchurch

An immigrant-hating white nationalist armed with at least two assault rifles and a shotgun is the suspect in the deaths of at least 49 worshippers attending Friday prayers at mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.

He wore a helmet camera and live-streamed the massacre on social media. He also posted a 74-page manifesto on social media identifying himself as a 28-year-old Australian who was out to avenge attacks in Europe perpetrated by Muslims.

The gunman acted alone and says he chose New Zealand to show that even the most remote parts of the world were not free of “mass immigration.”

Guest: Elizabeth Brown

Reporter for Radio New Zealand

 

Chapter 8

TV anchor praised for powerful on-air reflection of New Zealand mosque shooting

An Australian television anchor is being praised for a powerful on-air reflection of the New Zealand mosque shootings and the politics of division and fear.

Waleed Aly is one of the hosts of the Australian news and current affairs show The Project on Channel 10. He himself is a Muslim, and he described to viewers that he was initially reluctant to weigh in on the attack, that killed 49 Muslims in two Christchurch mosques on Thursday night.

 

Chapter 9

New Zealand’s Prime Minister pledges to change country’s gun laws after Christchurch terror attack

New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, has held a press conference in the past few minutes. And it comes as we learn more details following that massacre in Christchurch in which 49 people were killed.

Ardern is pledging that laws in New Zealand WILL be updated because of this massacre.

She confirmed that three people have been arrested over the #Christchurch attack, one other person has been released after it was established they were not involved.

Prime Minister Ardern also said that officials are aware about the disturbing footage of the shooting that has been shared online.