The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Mon Jul 15th 2019

Chapter 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

Vote in @MikeSmythNews’ 🔥 question of the day

Six horses have died at this year’s #CalgaryStampede. Is it now time to ban chuckwagon races at the event?

Yes, it's cruel and risky

No, it’s tradition.

 

Chapter 2

Money laundering inquiry won’t begin public hearings until next year

The Globe and Mail is reporting that no public hearings at the Cullen inquiry into money laundering will take place this year.

Also in the news today, is another investigation by Speaker Darryl Plecas into the spending scandal at the BC Legislature.

Guest: Keith Baldrey

Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief

 

Chapter 3

Three additional horses have been euthanized following the chuckwagon races yesterday at the Calgary Stampede

Three more horses have been euthanized at the Calgary Stampede, following another collision during the much-maligned chuck wagon races. 

The deaths increase the number of horses that have had to be put down this year as a direct result of the chuck wagon races to six. 

Stampede CEO Warren Connell says that they are going to be reviewing the safety and best practices of the chuckwagon events before the competition is set to return next year. 

So what’s going to happen with the event next year? How should the Stampede react in potentially changing the formats of the races, or banning them altogether?

Guest: Rebeka Breder

Animal law lawyer with the Breder Law Corporation

 

Chapter 4

Will an inquiry really work to limit B.C.’s sky high gas prices? 

An industry expert says a public inquiry into British Columbia's record-breaking gasoline prices may increase the public's understanding of a murky market, but the provincial government's options for a response are limited. Michael Ervin of the Kent Group consulting firm says there are two options: creating a gasoline price watchdog group or reduce taxes. The government could also regulate prices, but he says there are problems with that. Crude and wholesale gasoline are global commodities so Ervin says capping prices could see American buyers guzzle up local supply. And regulating prices at the pump could put gas stations out of business because their retail margins adjusted for inflation have declined over 30 years.

Guest: Michael Ervin 

Senior Vice-President at Kent Group Ltd.

 

Chapter 5

‘Outrageous’: Air Transport Association of Canada slams new air passenger ‘bill of rights’

Transport Minister Marc Garneau is surprised and disappointed that the airlines are challenging new rules on passenger rights that are taking effect today.

He says the government believes the rules will stand up in court and that they are very fair to both passengers and to the airlines.

Travellers can now receive up to $2,400 if they are bumped from a flight and up to $2,100 for lost or damaged luggage.

Guest: John McKenna

President and CEO of the Air Transport Association of Canada

 

Chapter 6

Why the Abbotsford Women’s Centre will soon have to find a new home

The Abbotsford Women's Centre has provided an intensive rehab program to its residents for more than five years.

But a recent decision by the Agricultural Land Commission means they'll likely soon have to find a new home.

Mike Smyth speaks to the director of the centre, Angie Appenheimer, about what this decision means for their operations.

Guest: Angie Appenheimer

Director of the Abbotsford Women’s Centre

 

Chapter 7

Canada’s Rocky Relationship with China

Guest: Peter Mackay

Former Foreign Affairs Minister

 

Chapter 8

Space Week part two: what does the future of space exploration look like?

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

In all, just 12 people have set foot on the lunar surface. Gene Cernan (PRON: Sir-nan) was the most recent person to do so, back in 1972.

But humans will be travelling back there within a number of years.

Brian Odom, historian at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, spoke to Mike Smyth on the Simi Sara Show on Monday. He also spoke about the historical significance of the 1969 event.

Guest: Brian Odom

Historian at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center

Chapter 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

Vote in @MikeSmythNews’ 🔥 question of the day

Six horses have died at this year’s #CalgaryStampede. Is it now time to ban chuckwagon races at the event?

Yes, it's cruel and risky
No, it’s tradition.

 

Chapter 2

Money laundering inquiry won’t begin public hearings until next year

The Globe and Mail is reporting that no public hearings at the Cullen inquiry into money laundering will take place this year.

Also in the news today, is another investigation by Speaker Darryl Plecas into the spending scandal at the BC Legislature.

Guest: Keith Baldrey

Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief

 

Chapter 3

Three additional horses have been euthanized following the chuckwagon races yesterday at the Calgary Stampede

Three more horses have been euthanized at the Calgary Stampede, following another collision during the much-maligned chuck wagon races. 

The deaths increase the number of horses that have had to be put down this year as a direct result of the chuck wagon races to six. 

Stampede CEO Warren Connell says that they are going to be reviewing the safety and best practices of the chuckwagon events before the competition is set to return next year. 

So what’s going to happen with the event next year? How should the Stampede react in potentially changing the formats of the races, or banning them altogether?

Guest: Rebeka Breder

Animal law lawyer with the Breder Law Corporation

 

Chapter 4

Will an inquiry really work to limit B.C.’s sky high gas prices? 

An industry expert says a public inquiry into British Columbia's record-breaking gasoline prices may increase the public's understanding of a murky market, but the provincial government's options for a response are limited. Michael Ervin of the Kent Group consulting firm says there are two options: creating a gasoline price watchdog group or reduce taxes. The government could also regulate prices, but he says there are problems with that. Crude and wholesale gasoline are global commodities so Ervin says capping prices could see American buyers guzzle up local supply. And regulating prices at the pump could put gas stations out of business because their retail margins adjusted for inflation have declined over 30 years.

Guest: Michael Ervin 

Senior Vice-President at Kent Group Ltd.

 

Chapter 5

‘Outrageous’: Air Transport Association of Canada slams new air passenger ‘bill of rights’

Transport Minister Marc Garneau is surprised and disappointed that the airlines are challenging new rules on passenger rights that are taking effect today.

He says the government believes the rules will stand up in court and that they are very fair to both passengers and to the airlines.

Travellers can now receive up to $2,400 if they are bumped from a flight and up to $2,100 for lost or damaged luggage.

Guest: John McKenna

President and CEO of the Air Transport Association of Canada

 

Chapter 6

Why the Abbotsford Women’s Centre will soon have to find a new home

The Abbotsford Women's Centre has provided an intensive rehab program to its residents for more than five years.

But a recent decision by the Agricultural Land Commission means they'll likely soon have to find a new home.

Mike Smyth speaks to the director of the centre, Angie Appenheimer, about what this decision means for their operations.

Guest: Angie Appenheimer

Director of the Abbotsford Women’s Centre

 

Chapter 7

Canada’s Rocky Relationship with China

Guest: Peter Mackay

Former Foreign Affairs Minister

 

Chapter 8

Space Week part two: what does the future of space exploration look like?

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

In all, just 12 people have set foot on the lunar surface. Gene Cernan (PRON: Sir-nan) was the most recent person to do so, back in 1972.

But humans will be travelling back there within a number of years.

Brian Odom, historian at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, spoke to Mike Smyth on the Simi Sara Show on Monday. He also spoke about the historical significance of the 1969 event.

Guest: Brian Odom

Historian at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center