The Best of The Simi Sara Show - How should Canada respond to the protests in Hong Kong? - Why the public is not entitled to more information about Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky & Pirate Pak Day returns to White Spot on August 14th!

Chapter 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

✅ @SimiSara980’s 🔥 question of the day

Simi is speaking to @IRPlawyer today, who argues the public is not entitled to more details from police about the suspects in the recent #CanadaManhunt.

Are you happy with the amount of information provided by the RCMP in this case?

Yes, that’s good policing

No, we need more answers

 

Chapter 2

How should Canada respond to the protests in Hong Kong?

Protests at Hong Kong's airport are leading to a second day of travel disruption.

The protests began more than two months ago against a Chinese extradition bill and have expanded into calls for democratic reforms.

Analysts say the disruption could make foreign investors think twice about setting up shop in Hong Kong, which has long prided itself as being Asia's leading business city with convenient air links for executives travelling across the region.

Joshua Wong is a Hong Kong student activist and politician. He serves as secretary-general of pro-democracy party Demosisto. He spoke to The Shift with Drex overnight, and says Canada needs to stand with the protestors.

Just before I came on air I put that point to Charles Burton - who served as a two-time Canadian diplomat in China. Here’s our conversation.

Guest: Charles Burton

Brock University Professor, and two time former Canadian diplomat in China

 

Chapter 3

Why the public is not entitled to more information about Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky

The BC murder suspects may have been found dead, but many who expected answers are still feeling like law enforcement is keeping important information under wraps.

My next guest argues that no matter what the public might think, people are NOT entitled to information and answers, as that could hinder police investigations.

Her name is Kyla Lee, criminal lawyer in Vancouver.

Guest: Kyla Lee

Criminal lawyer in Vancouver

 

Chapter 4

Pirate Pak Day returns to White Spot on August 14th! 

It’s that time of the year again! Tomorrow on August 14th, Pirate Pak Day returns to White Spot! For one day only, $2 from each Pirate Pak sold will help send deserving children and young adults to White Spot Week at Zajac Ranch for Children, a fully inclusive summer camp where everything is accessible for children with life-threatening illnesses and chronic disabilities.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Pirate Pak Day has raised $780,776 since its inception and has sent more than 400 children to the annual event, which takes place every summer at the private, 41-acre ranch in Mission, BC. During the week, campers have an opportunity to explore the outdoors while developing greater social and environmental awareness, increased self-confidence, and positive attitudes towards physical activity.

In 2018, almost a million Pirate Paks were ordered at White Spot restaurants, including 53,719 alone on Pirate Pak Day. Since making its debut on the White Spot menu in 1968, more than 24 million Pirate Paks have been sold. Today, Pirate Pak boats are 100% recyclable and compostable and offer hundreds of menu combinations, including vegetarian options.

Guest: Warren Erhart 

President of White Spot Restaurants

 

Chapter 5

Eyewitness describes the ‘terror’ of the malfunction at amusement ride at the PNE

The team at Playland at the PNE say it will take a couple of days to determine how long The Beast will be shut down, after parts broke yesterday, resulting in a loud grinding sound shutting down the ride and some of those on board being sprayed in oil.

A spokesperson for the PNE says the safety mechanisms did exactly what they were supposed to do when the parts broke, and that everyone was taken from the ride safely.

Rides are inspected every morning before the gates open, and The Beast was given a safety check before the problem arose.

But as you can imagine, it was a scary experience for those who were on the ride, and those who were looking on.

Guest: Irene Morisson

PNE ride malfunctioned while her 11-year-old was on the ride

Guest: Laura Ballance

PNE Spokesperson

 

Chapter 6

British Columbians pay the highest on average in car insurance in Canada

Car owners in the province won’t be surprised, but British Columbians are still paying the highest auto insurance premiums in Canada.

The General Insurance Statistical Agency released new numbers today, showing that BC residents pay an average of $1,832 for car insurance per year.

The next-most-expensive province is Ontario, where drivers pay an average of $300 less per year. 

The Insurance Bureau of Canada provided the numbers to Global News.

It strongly favours private car insurance and has vocally criticized ICBC, the public insurer that has a monopoly on basic insurance.

Guest: Richard Zussman

Global News Online Legislative Reporter

 

Chapter 7

Top Dog Competition

As you’ve heard, CKNW is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year! The festivities kick off with a luncheon on Monday, August 12 at the Terminal City Club and culminates in a day-long celebration in New Westminster on Thursday, August 15. CKNW will feature an exciting line-up of special on-air programming all week long to commemorate the occasion.

However, we want your four-legged friends to get in on the celebration as well! CKNW radio has been affectionately referred to as the “top dog” across the province, and so, to celebrate our 75 years as the ‘top dog”, we want you to tell us why your dog deserves to be crowned our “Top Dog” . 

To give you some inspiration, we thought we would provide you with some stories about “top dogs” from around North America. 

Bubba is 10 year old boxer and she recently made headlines for saving her owners life.

 

Chapter 8

Olive Garden to offer Lifetime Pasta Pass

If you could eat ONE type of food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Well, if you’re a pasta lover, our next story is for you! 

Olive Garden is offering a limited number of customers unlimited pasta for life for a fraction of the cost of a trip to Italy. Fifty foodies can buy a "Lifetime Pasta Pass" for $500 each. The passes went on sale at 11:00am PT, and were only available to purchase for a half hour. 

If I live an average life expectancy and visit Olive Garden once a week, you could enjoy 2,646 bowls of pasta on the lifetime pasta pass.

This promotion from the Olive Garden got us thinking, if you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? 

Guest: Claire Allen 

CKNW Contributor

Chapter 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

✅ @SimiSara980’s 🔥 question of the day

Simi is speaking to @IRPlawyer today, who argues the public is not entitled to more details from police about the suspects in the recent #CanadaManhunt.

Are you happy with the amount of information provided by the RCMP in this case?

Yes, that’s good policing
No, we need more answers

 

Chapter 2

How should Canada respond to the protests in Hong Kong?

Protests at Hong Kong's airport are leading to a second day of travel disruption.

The protests began more than two months ago against a Chinese extradition bill and have expanded into calls for democratic reforms.

Analysts say the disruption could make foreign investors think twice about setting up shop in Hong Kong, which has long prided itself as being Asia's leading business city with convenient air links for executives travelling across the region.

Joshua Wong is a Hong Kong student activist and politician. He serves as secretary-general of pro-democracy party Demosisto. He spoke to The Shift with Drex overnight, and says Canada needs to stand with the protestors.

Just before I came on air I put that point to Charles Burton - who served as a two-time Canadian diplomat in China. Here’s our conversation.

Guest: Charles Burton

Brock University Professor, and two time former Canadian diplomat in China

 

Chapter 3

Why the public is not entitled to more information about Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky

The BC murder suspects may have been found dead, but many who expected answers are still feeling like law enforcement is keeping important information under wraps.

My next guest argues that no matter what the public might think, people are NOT entitled to information and answers, as that could hinder police investigations.

Her name is Kyla Lee, criminal lawyer in Vancouver.

Guest: Kyla Lee

Criminal lawyer in Vancouver

 

Chapter 4

Pirate Pak Day returns to White Spot on August 14th! 

It’s that time of the year again! Tomorrow on August 14th, Pirate Pak Day returns to White Spot! For one day only, $2 from each Pirate Pak sold will help send deserving children and young adults to White Spot Week at Zajac Ranch for Children, a fully inclusive summer camp where everything is accessible for children with life-threatening illnesses and chronic disabilities.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Pirate Pak Day has raised $780,776 since its inception and has sent more than 400 children to the annual event, which takes place every summer at the private, 41-acre ranch in Mission, BC. During the week, campers have an opportunity to explore the outdoors while developing greater social and environmental awareness, increased self-confidence, and positive attitudes towards physical activity.

In 2018, almost a million Pirate Paks were ordered at White Spot restaurants, including 53,719 alone on Pirate Pak Day. Since making its debut on the White Spot menu in 1968, more than 24 million Pirate Paks have been sold. Today, Pirate Pak boats are 100% recyclable and compostable and offer hundreds of menu combinations, including vegetarian options.

Guest: Warren Erhart 

President of White Spot Restaurants

 

Chapter 5

Eyewitness describes the ‘terror’ of the malfunction at amusement ride at the PNE

The team at Playland at the PNE say it will take a couple of days to determine how long The Beast will be shut down, after parts broke yesterday, resulting in a loud grinding sound shutting down the ride and some of those on board being sprayed in oil.

A spokesperson for the PNE says the safety mechanisms did exactly what they were supposed to do when the parts broke, and that everyone was taken from the ride safely.

Rides are inspected every morning before the gates open, and The Beast was given a safety check before the problem arose.

But as you can imagine, it was a scary experience for those who were on the ride, and those who were looking on.

Guest: Irene Morisson

PNE ride malfunctioned while her 11-year-old was on the ride

Guest: Laura Ballance

PNE Spokesperson

 

Chapter 6

British Columbians pay the highest on average in car insurance in Canada

Car owners in the province won’t be surprised, but British Columbians are still paying the highest auto insurance premiums in Canada.

The General Insurance Statistical Agency released new numbers today, showing that BC residents pay an average of $1,832 for car insurance per year.

The next-most-expensive province is Ontario, where drivers pay an average of $300 less per year. 

The Insurance Bureau of Canada provided the numbers to Global News.

It strongly favours private car insurance and has vocally criticized ICBC, the public insurer that has a monopoly on basic insurance.

Guest: Richard Zussman

Global News Online Legislative Reporter

 

Chapter 7

Top Dog Competition

As you’ve heard, CKNW is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year! The festivities kick off with a luncheon on Monday, August 12 at the Terminal City Club and culminates in a day-long celebration in New Westminster on Thursday, August 15. CKNW will feature an exciting line-up of special on-air programming all week long to commemorate the occasion.

However, we want your four-legged friends to get in on the celebration as well! CKNW radio has been affectionately referred to as the “top dog” across the province, and so, to celebrate our 75 years as the ‘top dog”, we want you to tell us why your dog deserves to be crowned our “Top Dog” . 

To give you some inspiration, we thought we would provide you with some stories about “top dogs” from around North America. 

Bubba is 10 year old boxer and she recently made headlines for saving her owners life.

 

Chapter 8

Olive Garden to offer Lifetime Pasta Pass

If you could eat ONE type of food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Well, if you’re a pasta lover, our next story is for you! 

Olive Garden is offering a limited number of customers unlimited pasta for life for a fraction of the cost of a trip to Italy. Fifty foodies can buy a "Lifetime Pasta Pass" for $500 each. The passes went on sale at 11:00am PT, and were only available to purchase for a half hour. 

If I live an average life expectancy and visit Olive Garden once a week, you could enjoy 2,646 bowls of pasta on the lifetime pasta pass.

This promotion from the Olive Garden got us thinking, if you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? 

Guest: Claire Allen 

CKNW Contributor