the Best of The Simi Sara Show - Mon Dec 17th 2018

Chapter 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

 

We will finally get a look at the report commissioned by the NDP government on the future of the Massey crossing. What would you like to see?

 

New 10 lane bridge

New six lane bridge

New tunnel

Nothing at all

 

 

Chapter 2

More Weddings at City Hall in Vancouver?

 

In the past 15 years, only two weddings have taken place in Vancouver’s iconic City-Hall. One woman, wants to change this. Melissa De Genova is a Vancouver City Councillor, and she wants to create a program that facilitates affordable weddings for people who want to get married on the grounds of City Hall, or perhaps even inside the Council Chamber itself.

 

 

Chapter 3

Government calls for feasibility study for the future of the Massey Crossing

 

The BC government is unveiling a comprehensive report on the future of the George Massey tunnel. The NDP put the brakes on the Liberal government plan to build a ten lane bridge to replace the aging, often congested tunnel. The report out today doesn't seem to offer firm recommendations on the path ahead.It does suggest ten lanes is too much; and a smaller bridge may be a better idea. The report recommends a smaller bridge (6 to 8 lanes), or an ITT (immersed two tunnel) crossing with up to eight lanes instead, potentially used in conjunction with the existing Massey Tunnel.

 

Global Legislative Bureau Chief Keith Baldrey asked the Minister why it’s taking the government so long to figure out what to do with the Massey crossing…

 

Minister Trevena was also asked about the money that has been spent on the Massey crossing. Approximately $70 million has been spent on the engineering work for the 10 lane bridge proposal, and now the government wants to spend $40 million on fixing the existing tunnel. Does this mean that the government is planning to keep the tunnel?

 

 

Chapter 4

Travel Best Bets: Government released the Air Passenger Bill of Rights

 

 Air passengers who are bumped from overbooked flights or who are forced to sit through long delays could receive up to $2,400 under proposed regulations for the government's promised passenger bill of rights.  The proposed compensation will use a sliding scale with larger airlines and longer delays requiring bigger compensation payments. The Canadian Transportation Agency is releasing the draft regulations for public comment with an aim to having the rules take effect by next summer. The regulations would also force airlines to automatically seat children under age 14 next to their parents rather than require them to pay an additional fee to select their own seats.

 

DEALS:

 

Prince George

Jan 13 - Mar 5

Air & 4 nights hotel

$599 + $130 tax (729)

 

10 NIght Southern Caribbean Cruise

March 7

Air, 10 night cruise & transfers

Ports: New York, San Juan, Philipsburg, Castries, St. John’s, St. Thomas, New York

$1399 + $498 tax (1897)

 

Tour of Britain & Ireland

May 30 or September 5

Air, 9 nights guided vacation, 11 meals, sightseeing tours and transfers

Highlights: London, Stratford-upon-Avon, York, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast, Dublin, Kilkenny, Waterford, Cardiff, Bath, Windsor

Book by December 27

$2499 + $598 tax (3097)

 

Guest: Claire Newell

President and Founder of Travel Best Bets

 

Chapter 5

Former Mayor of Delta weighs in on government’s plan for Massey crossing

 

During her 19 year reign as Mayor of Delta, Lois Jackson worked to convince the provincial government to replace the George Massey tunnel sooner rather than later. What does she think of today’s news from the government that a 10-lane bridge concept is not the best fit for the region, and instead they are recommending another round of consultations?

 

Guest: Lois Jackson

Former mayor of Delta

City Councillor

 

Chapter 6

Delta South MLA slams government for ordering another review of Massey crossing

 

After sitting on it for over 6 months, the NDP government has finally released a report on what to do with the aging Massey Tunnel.Transportation Minister Clare Trevena, talking about big bridge proposed by the former Liberal government. She says this report outlines several, more suitable options, and will require further study.

Delta South MLA Ian Paton has been penly frustrated at the wait for the report and has repeatedly said independent reviews have already been done. He believes that  a bridge is the most cost effective and environmentally sound choice to replace the aging tunnel. What is his response to today’s announcement from the government on the future of the Massey crossing?

Guest: Ian Paton

MLA for South Delta

 

 

Chapter 7

SIMI’S LOSER AND WINNER OF THE DAY

 

Loser

An unknown “porch pirate” Shamokin, Pennsylvania

A female thief who took an Amazon box from a porch in Shamokin got a big surprise when she opened it.

Winner

Candice Dickie

Candice called into teh CKNW Buzzline to SHARE her best CHER.

She sang her best ‘If I Could Turn Back Time’... and she is the winner of the day…

 

 

 

 

Chapter 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

 

We will finally get a look at the report commissioned by the NDP government on the future of the Massey crossing. What would you like to see?

 

New 10 lane bridge
New six lane bridge
New tunnel
Nothing at all

 

 

Chapter 2

More Weddings at City Hall in Vancouver?

 

In the past 15 years, only two weddings have taken place in Vancouver’s iconic City-Hall. One woman, wants to change this. Melissa De Genova is a Vancouver City Councillor, and she wants to create a program that facilitates affordable weddings for people who want to get married on the grounds of City Hall, or perhaps even inside the Council Chamber itself.

 

 

Chapter 3

Government calls for feasibility study for the future of the Massey Crossing

 

The BC government is unveiling a comprehensive report on the future of the George Massey tunnel. The NDP put the brakes on the Liberal government plan to build a ten lane bridge to replace the aging, often congested tunnel. The report out today doesn't seem to offer firm recommendations on the path ahead.
It does suggest ten lanes is too much; and a smaller bridge may be a better idea. The report recommends a smaller bridge (6 to 8 lanes), or an ITT (immersed two tunnel) crossing with up to eight lanes instead, potentially used in conjunction with the existing Massey Tunnel.

 

Global Legislative Bureau Chief Keith Baldrey asked the Minister why it’s taking the government so long to figure out what to do with the Massey crossing…

 

Minister Trevena was also asked about the money that has been spent on the Massey crossing. Approximately $70 million has been spent on the engineering work for the 10 lane bridge proposal, and now the government wants to spend $40 million on fixing the existing tunnel. Does this mean that the government is planning to keep the tunnel?

 

 

Chapter 4

Travel Best Bets: Government released the Air Passenger Bill of Rights

 

 Air passengers who are bumped from overbooked flights or who are forced to sit through long delays could receive up to $2,400 under proposed regulations for the government's promised passenger bill of rights.  The proposed compensation will use a sliding scale with larger airlines and longer delays requiring bigger compensation payments. The Canadian Transportation Agency is releasing the draft regulations for public comment with an aim to having the rules take effect by next summer. The regulations would also force airlines to automatically seat children under age 14 next to their parents rather than require them to pay an additional fee to select their own seats.

 

DEALS:

 

Prince George

Jan 13 - Mar 5

Air & 4 nights hotel

$599 + $130 tax (729)

 

10 NIght Southern Caribbean Cruise

March 7

Air, 10 night cruise & transfers

Ports: New York, San Juan, Philipsburg, Castries, St. John’s, St. Thomas, New York

$1399 + $498 tax (1897)

 

Tour of Britain & Ireland

May 30 or September 5

Air, 9 nights guided vacation, 11 meals, sightseeing tours and transfers

Highlights: London, Stratford-upon-Avon, York, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast, Dublin, Kilkenny, Waterford, Cardiff, Bath, Windsor

Book by December 27

$2499 + $598 tax (3097)

 

Guest: Claire Newell

President and Founder of Travel Best Bets

 

Chapter 5

Former Mayor of Delta weighs in on government’s plan for Massey crossing

 

During her 19 year reign as Mayor of Delta, Lois Jackson worked to convince the provincial government to replace the George Massey tunnel sooner rather than later. What does she think of today’s news from the government that a 10-lane bridge concept is not the best fit for the region, and instead they are recommending another round of consultations?

 

Guest: Lois Jackson

Former mayor of Delta

City Councillor

 

Chapter 6

Delta South MLA slams government for ordering another review of Massey crossing

 

After sitting on it for over 6 months, the NDP government has finally released a report on what to do with the aging Massey Tunnel.

Transportation Minister Clare Trevena, talking about big bridge proposed by the former Liberal government. She says this report outlines several, more suitable options, and will require further study.

Delta South MLA Ian Paton has been penly frustrated at the wait for the report and has repeatedly said independent reviews have already been done. He believes that  a bridge is the most cost effective and environmentally sound choice to replace the aging tunnel. What is his response to today’s announcement from the government on the future of the Massey crossing?

Guest: Ian Paton

MLA for South Delta

 

 

Chapter 7

SIMI’S LOSER AND WINNER OF THE DAY

 

Loser

An unknown “porch pirate” Shamokin, Pennsylvania

A female thief who took an Amazon box from a porch in Shamokin got a big surprise when she opened it.

Winner

Candice Dickie

Candice called into teh CKNW Buzzline to SHARE her best CHER.
She sang her best ‘If I Could Turn Back Time’... and she is the winner of the day…