The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Jon McComb signs off from CKNW for the last time  / Surrey’s mayor says ‘large amount’ of residents don’t want ridesharing… but is that accurate? & More...

CHAPTER 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

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

Some 69% of Vancouverites support having separated bike lanes in the city, according to a new Research Co poll.

Do you think Vancouver should have more bike lanes?

Yes, let’s add more!

No, there are too many.

We have the right amount.

 

CHAPTER 2

Surrey’s mayor says ‘large amount’ of residents don’t want ridesharing… but is that accurate?

Mayors from Metro Vancouver almost all voted Thursday to fast-track a regional business licence model for ridesharing companies at the TransLink mayor’s council.

All, that is, except for one.

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum was the sole voice of opposition around the table — voting against the motion because many residents of Surrey don’t want ridesharing in the city at all, he said.

Guest: Linda Annis

Surrey City Councillor

 

CHAPTER 3

UK election: what Boris Johnson’s huge majority means for Brexit

British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, says his huge majority in Parliament means he now has a solid chance of getting the UK out of the European Union by the scheduled date of January 31st.

Johnson's call to “get Brexit done” proved more appealing to voters than the Labour party's approach, which raised the prospect of yet more delay in the already slow Brexit process.

Labour will seek a new leader after a period of “reflection”, after crushing losses in working class districts in north and central England. 

Guest: Sean Simpson

Vice President of Public Affairs, Ipsos

 

CHAPTER 4

Study of Canadian sexual assault cases deflates ‘statutory rape’ myth

There's a myth that many statutory rape cases involve an older teenage girl consenting to sex with a young boyfriend. In the vast majority of situations, that's just not what's happening. 

Guest: Prof Isabel Grant

Co-author of the study

 

CHAPTER 5

Moving Picture Company is shutting down Vancouver location

Prestigious animation studio Moving Picture Company set to shut Vancouver operation. The company is known for its work in The Lion King, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

Ian Bailey, writer for the Globe and Mail reported the company’s departure from Vancouver, and is joining us via phone.

Guest: Ian Bailey

Globe and Mail Staff Reporter

 

CHAPTER 6

Surrey’s mayor says ‘large amount’ of residents don’t want ridesharing… but is that accurate?

Mayors from Metro Vancouver almost all voted Thursday to fast-track a regional business licence model for ridesharing companies at the TransLink mayor’s council.

All, that is, except for one.

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum was the sole voice of opposition around the table — voting against the motion because many residents of Surrey don’t want ridesharing in the city at all, he said.

Guest: Allison Patton

Surrey City Councillor representing the Safe Surrey Coalition

 

CHAPTER 7

Third facility operated by Retirement Concepts comes under government management

Concerns over quality of care have prompted the Vancouver Island Health Authority to appoint an outside administrator to take over the running of the Selkirk Seniors Village in Victoria.

It's the third facility operated by Retirement Concepts to come under government management.

In a statement to the Simi Sara Show, the chief operating officer of the company that operates the facilities says she recognizes that this is "unprecedented".

Jennie Deneka tells us: "Unfortunately, our collective efforts have not produced the results required to ensure full compliance of licensing.

"As a result, an administrator has been appointed to oversee the day-to-day operations of residential care, and will review and make recommendations to enhance or improve our processes."

Guest: Mike Old

Coordinator of Policy and Planning for the Hospital Employees Union

 

CHAPTER 8

An inflatable snowman has been a fixture in Vernon for eight years. Now the City wants it gone.

He's been a fixture outside a Vernon shop for the last eight years. Now, the city says the 12-foot tall blow-up "Frosty the Snowman" has gotta go!

Global's Janet Brown tells us it's a situation that's got the whole town talking.

Guest: Janet Brown

Global News Senior Reporter

 

CHAPTER 9

Jon McComb signs off from CKNW for the last time 

After more than 36 years with the station, and 50 years in broadcasting, Jon McComb signed off for the final time today on CKNW. 

CHAPTER 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

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

Some 69% of Vancouverites support having separated bike lanes in the city, according to a new Research Co poll.

Do you think Vancouver should have more bike lanes?

Yes, let’s add more!
No, there are too many.
We have the right amount.

 

CHAPTER 2

Surrey’s mayor says ‘large amount’ of residents don’t want ridesharing… but is that accurate?

Mayors from Metro Vancouver almost all voted Thursday to fast-track a regional business licence model for ridesharing companies at the TransLink mayor’s council.

All, that is, except for one.

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum was the sole voice of opposition around the table — voting against the motion because many residents of Surrey don’t want ridesharing in the city at all, he said.

Guest: Linda Annis

Surrey City Councillor

 

CHAPTER 3

UK election: what Boris Johnson’s huge majority means for Brexit

British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, says his huge majority in Parliament means he now has a solid chance of getting the UK out of the European Union by the scheduled date of January 31st.

Johnson's call to “get Brexit done” proved more appealing to voters than the Labour party's approach, which raised the prospect of yet more delay in the already slow Brexit process.

Labour will seek a new leader after a period of “reflection”, after crushing losses in working class districts in north and central England. 

Guest: Sean Simpson

Vice President of Public Affairs, Ipsos

 

CHAPTER 4

Study of Canadian sexual assault cases deflates ‘statutory rape’ myth

There's a myth that many statutory rape cases involve an older teenage girl consenting to sex with a young boyfriend. In the vast majority of situations, that's just not what's happening. 

Guest: Prof Isabel Grant

Co-author of the study

 

CHAPTER 5

Moving Picture Company is shutting down Vancouver location

Prestigious animation studio Moving Picture Company set to shut Vancouver operation. The company is known for its work in The Lion King, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

Ian Bailey, writer for the Globe and Mail reported the company’s departure from Vancouver, and is joining us via phone.

Guest: Ian Bailey

Globe and Mail Staff Reporter

 

CHAPTER 6

Surrey’s mayor says ‘large amount’ of residents don’t want ridesharing… but is that accurate?

Mayors from Metro Vancouver almost all voted Thursday to fast-track a regional business licence model for ridesharing companies at the TransLink mayor’s council.

All, that is, except for one.

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum was the sole voice of opposition around the table — voting against the motion because many residents of Surrey don’t want ridesharing in the city at all, he said.

Guest: Allison Patton

Surrey City Councillor representing the Safe Surrey Coalition

 

CHAPTER 7

Third facility operated by Retirement Concepts comes under government management

Concerns over quality of care have prompted the Vancouver Island Health Authority to appoint an outside administrator to take over the running of the Selkirk Seniors Village in Victoria.

It's the third facility operated by Retirement Concepts to come under government management.

In a statement to the Simi Sara Show, the chief operating officer of the company that operates the facilities says she recognizes that this is "unprecedented".

Jennie Deneka tells us: "Unfortunately, our collective efforts have not produced the results required to ensure full compliance of licensing.

"As a result, an administrator has been appointed to oversee the day-to-day operations of residential care, and will review and make recommendations to enhance or improve our processes."

Guest: Mike Old

Coordinator of Policy and Planning for the Hospital Employees Union

 

CHAPTER 8

An inflatable snowman has been a fixture in Vernon for eight years. Now the City wants it gone.

He's been a fixture outside a Vernon shop for the last eight years. Now, the city says the 12-foot tall blow-up "Frosty the Snowman" has gotta go!

Global's Janet Brown tells us it's a situation that's got the whole town talking.

Guest: Janet Brown

Global News Senior Reporter

 

CHAPTER 9

Jon McComb signs off from CKNW for the last time 

After more than 36 years with the station, and 50 years in broadcasting, Jon McComb signed off for the final time today on CKNW.