The Best Of The Simi Sara Show: Royals Security, Oscar Nominations, & More!

Chapter 1

Hot question of the day

It’s @JodyVance’s Hot question of the day: Should Canadian taxpayers foot the bill for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's security?

Yes, they need protection. 

No, too much money!

You can vote on Twitter at @CKNW. 

You can also call the CKNW Buzz Line at (604) 331-BUZZ (2899) and leave your vote there!

Chapter 2

Will Canadian’s foot the bill for the Sussex’s security costs?

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there are still a lot of discussions to be had about who will cover security costs while Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are living in Canada.

On Monday, Premier of British Columbia, John Horgan, talked about the continuation of the Coastal Gas Link Pipeline project in his press conference.

Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Chief Political Reporter

Chapter 3

What is your responsibility as an online citizen?

Being a good digital citizen is more than a new social catchphrase, it’s a real thing. For many who love their online friends as much as their neighbourhood crew it is important to evolve perceptions - to acknowledge that there is balance.

Guest: Jesse Miller, Founder of Mediated Reality

Chapter 4

Let the house hunting begin! The Sussex’s are moving to Canada

While the New York Times thinks we are all “giddy” across about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex desire to vacation in, and now move to, Canada. In fact there is a lot to consider, like taxpayer dollars on security.  How having the royals move in next door might impact the area both positively and negatively Where will they buy?  Will they lease? Is it going to be Toronto or are they coming here.

Guest: Sarah Daniels, Real Estate Agent w/Macdonald realty

Chapter 5

Taxpayers Federation launches petition opposing taxpayer support for Duke and Duchess of Sussex

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has launched a petition opposing taxpayer support for Harry and Meghan should they decide to move to Canada. 

Guest: Aaron Wudrick, Canadian Taxpayers Federation Federal Director

Chapter 6

First Call BC releases Child Poverty Report Card

A new report reveals that one in five children in BC are living WITHOUT enough money to cover their basic needs.  The report commissioned by First Call BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition says BC's child poverty rate is 19-point-1 per cent.  BC has the 8th highest child poverty rate out of all the provinces and territories. 

Guest: Adrienne Montani, Provincial Coordinator, First Call: BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition 

Chapter 7

BC Trucking Association on Road Conditions

Anger is mounting about the icy conditions that continue on the Trans-Canada Highway between Vancouver and the Fraser Valley after Sunday's wet snow and Sunday night's deep freeze.

Guest: Dave Earle, President, BC Trucking Association

Chapter 8

2020 Oscar nominations: the snubs and surprises!

Sun & Province Columnist and Global News Morning contributor, Dana Gee is here to talk about movies with us, to lighten things up as we countdown to the Oscars, Hollywood's biggest night.

Guest: Dana Gee, Journalist, The Province and Movie Reviewer on Global BC

Chapter 9

What support does the City of Vancouver provide to those sleeping outside?

Yesterday on the show we were chatting to Sara Blyth from the Overdose Prevention Society They were over capacity on Sunday night into Monday morning. So we wanted to reach out to the City of Vancouver to see what resources the City of Vancouver to those struggling during this cold stretch.

Guest: Celine Mauboles, Director of Homelessness Services City of Vancouver
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Chapter 1

Hot question of the day

It’s @JodyVance’s Hot question of the day: Should Canadian taxpayers foot the bill for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's security?

Yes, they need protection. 
No, too much money!

You can vote on Twitter at @CKNW. 

You can also call the CKNW Buzz Line at (604) 331-BUZZ (2899) and leave your vote there!

Chapter 2

Will Canadian’s foot the bill for the Sussex’s security costs?

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there are still a lot of discussions to be had about who will cover security costs while Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are living in Canada.

On Monday, Premier of British Columbia, John Horgan, talked about the continuation of the Coastal Gas Link Pipeline project in his press conference.

Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Chief Political Reporter

Chapter 3

What is your responsibility as an online citizen?

Being a good digital citizen is more than a new social catchphrase, it’s a real thing. For many who love their online friends as much as their neighbourhood crew it is important to evolve perceptions - to acknowledge that there is balance.

Guest: Jesse Miller, Founder of Mediated Reality

Chapter 4

Let the house hunting begin! The Sussex’s are moving to Canada

While the New York Times thinks we are all “giddy” across about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex desire to vacation in, and now move to, Canada. In fact there is a lot to consider, like taxpayer dollars on security.  How having the royals move in next door might impact the area both positively and negatively Where will they buy?  Will they lease? Is it going to be Toronto or are they coming here.

Guest: Sarah Daniels, Real Estate Agent w/Macdonald realty

Chapter 5

Taxpayers Federation launches petition opposing taxpayer support for Duke and Duchess of Sussex

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has launched a petition opposing taxpayer support for Harry and Meghan should they decide to move to Canada. 

Guest: Aaron Wudrick, Canadian Taxpayers Federation Federal Director

Chapter 6

First Call BC releases Child Poverty Report Card

A new report reveals that one in five children in BC are living WITHOUT enough money to cover their basic needs.  The report commissioned by First Call BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition says BC's child poverty rate is 19-point-1 per cent.  BC has the 8th highest child poverty rate out of all the provinces and territories. 

Guest: Adrienne Montani, Provincial Coordinator, First Call: BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition 

Chapter 7

BC Trucking Association on Road Conditions

Anger is mounting about the icy conditions that continue on the Trans-Canada Highway between Vancouver and the Fraser Valley after Sunday's wet snow and Sunday night's deep freeze.

Guest: Dave Earle, President, BC Trucking Association

Chapter 8

2020 Oscar nominations: the snubs and surprises!

Sun & Province Columnist and Global News Morning contributor, Dana Gee is here to talk about movies with us, to lighten things up as we countdown to the Oscars, Hollywood's biggest night.

Guest: Dana Gee, Journalist, The Province and Movie Reviewer on Global BC

Chapter 9

What support does the City of Vancouver provide to those sleeping outside?

Yesterday on the show we were chatting to Sara Blyth from the Overdose Prevention Society They were over capacity on Sunday night into Monday morning. So we wanted to reach out to the City of Vancouver to see what resources the City of Vancouver to those struggling during this cold stretch.

Guest: Celine Mauboles, Director of Homelessness Services City of Vancouver

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