The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Should Canada also ban flavoured vaping products? Terry Fox’s legacy lives on with the 39th annual Marathon of Hope

Chapter 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

✅ @SimiSara980’s 🔥 question of the day:

In the US, serious lung illnesses have affected hundreds who used vaping products, and at least six deaths are reported.

Their President, Donald Trump, intends to ban flavoured e-cigarettes. Should Canada follow suit?

Yes, for good health.

No, let people choose.

 

Chapter 2

Should Canada also ban flavoured vaping products?

The serious lung illness affecting hundreds of people in the U.S. who vaped cannabis-based oil is giving Canadian health officials pause as that country prepares to allow the sale of vaping products in its legal marijuana market.

No illnesses have yet been reported north of the border, but the situation here is being monitored. The top health official here in B.C., Bonnie Henry, told this program earlier this week that it's just a matter of time before symptoms are reported in Canada.

The illicit vape market in Canada is estimated to be worth about $1 billion.

In the U.S., the outbreak of the lung illness began in the Midwest in July. Health officials on Thursday said 380 confirmed and probable cases have been reported in 36 states and one U.S. territory. Doctors say the illnesses appear to be a response to the inhalation of a caustic substance. Symptoms have included shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, diarrhea and vomiting.

As U.S. President Donald Trump moves to ban flavoured vaping products, would Canada's political party leaders do the same if they were elected prime minister?

A few moments ago, I had the chance to speak about the association between vaping and lung illnesses with Dr. Christopher Carlsten. He’s a Professor at the UBC Faculty of Medicine and Canada Research Chair in Occupational and Environmental Lung Disease. 

Guest:  Dr. Christopher Carlsten

Professor at the UBC Faculty of Medicine

Canada Research Chair in Occupational and Environmental Lung Disease

 

Chapter 3

Senior RCMP intelligence director arrested, facing multiple charge

The RCMP has charged one of its own with several offences under Canada's official-secrets law.

The national police force says Cameron Ortis was charged under three sections of the Security of Information Act, and with two Criminal Code offences.

It says the charges stem from activities alleged to have occurred during his tenure as an RCMP employee, and it was not immediately clear whether he was still employed by the force.

As the investigation is ongoing, the RCMP declined to make further comment.

Naval officer Jeffrey Paul Delisle, who gave classified information to Russian military intelligence, pleaded guilty to offences under the act in 2012.

Guest: Sam Cooper

National investigative journalist for Global News

Guest: Amanda Connolly

Political reporter for Global News

 

Chapter 4

Terry Fox’s legacy lives on with the 39th annual Marathon of Hope

Fox was born in Manitoba, but was raised in Port Coquitlam, B.C. He was only 18 years old when he was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma, a type of bone cancer, and forced to have his right leg amputated above the knee. After seeing the suffering of cancer patients, Terry decided to organize his Marathon of Hope and run across Canada to raise money for cancer research. After 18 months and running over 5,000 kilometres to prepare, Fox started his run in St. John’s, Newfoundland on April 12, 1980. Although it was difficult to garner attention in the beginning, donations soon poured in. He ran close to 42 kilometres a day through Canada’s Atlantic provinces, Quebec and Ontario.

Bill Vigars  was the person responsible for much of the promotion and success of the Marathon of Hope in 1980. Bill acted as Terry’s Public Relations Manager, his friend and his confidante. He joins us today to discuss the Marathon of Hope, the legacy of Terry Fox, and the upcoming Terry Fox Run happening this Sunday at Stanley Park and throughout other communities across the country… 

On September 1st, 1980, Fox ran his last mile for the Marathon of Hope. Throughout his run and even in the months before, Terry neglected his medical appointments because he believed that his cancer would not return… but it had. Doctors in Thunder Bay confirmed that cancer had spread from his legs to his lungs, which left him so weak that he was unable to continue on.

Terry Fox passed away from cancer on June 28, 1981 at the age of 22. What was the final day of the Marathon of Hope like? What were the following days like for the Fox family, friends and supporters? 

The Terry Fox Run is an annual charity 3k/10k walk/run event that takes place at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park this Sunday September 15th. Registration opens at 8:00am and the run begins at 10:00am. 

Guest: Bill Vigars 

Personal friend of Terry Fox’s

Helped organize Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope in 1980

Previous Director of PR for the Ontario division of the Canadian Cancer Society

 

Chapter 5

It’s Friday the 13th

Uh oh. Today is Friday the 13th. But why are some frightened of a simple day? Niki Reitmayer takes a look at the history of para skevi deka triaphobia.

 

Chapter 6

Senior RCMP intelligence director arrested, facing multiple charges

The RCMP has charged one of its own with several offences under Canada's official-secrets law.

The national police force says Cameron Ortis was charged under three sections of the Security of Information Act, and with two Criminal Code offences.

It says the charges stem from activities alleged to have occurred during his tenure as an RCMP employee, and it was not immediately clear whether he was still employed by the force.

As the investigation is ongoing, the RCMP declined to make further comment.

Naval officer Jeffrey Paul Delisle, who gave classified information to Russian military intelligence, pleaded guilty to offences under the act in 2012.

Guest: Amanda Connolly

Political reporter for Global News

 

Chapter 7

How the tragic story of Robert Dziekanski inspired one man to write an opera

Almost 12 years ago we first heard the name Robert Dizekanski. He was the Polish man coming to live in Canada, who ended up dying at Vancouver International Airport after being pinned, handcuffed and tasered multiple times by RCMP.

Once people saw the video it really opened their eyes. Here was a man, clearly confused and agitated. He was lost at the airport and didn’t speak the language. He needed help, and it ended tragically. 

Andrew Wainwright was watching the news coverage and it inspired him to start writing. He ended up writing an opera which will be performed tonight in Chicago.

Guest: J. Andrew Wainwright

Wrote the libretto for the opera, I will fly like a bird

 

Chapter 8

Where We Live: The Havana Club 

Commercial drive, home to great food, great culture, live music and some great venues. Eric Chapman takes us behind the Havana Restaurant to the Theatre, a regular spot for top comics and improve

 

Chapter 9

The loose moose that stormed into a Fort St John school board office

Staff at the School District office in Fort St. John had to call 9-1-1 Wednesday afternoon, when a moose came crashing through a glass door.

Superintendent Stephen Petrucci says after shaking itself off in the foyer, the moose wandered into several offices and a boardroom.

Petrucci says he was busy alerting staff to keep safe, when he saw the moose peering around a corner at him.

Guest: Superintendent Stephen Petrucci

Fort St John school district

Chapter 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

✅ @SimiSara980’s 🔥 question of the day:

In the US, serious lung illnesses have affected hundreds who used vaping products, and at least six deaths are reported.

Their President, Donald Trump, intends to ban flavoured e-cigarettes. Should Canada follow suit?

Yes, for good health.
No, let people choose.

 

Chapter 2

Should Canada also ban flavoured vaping products?

The serious lung illness affecting hundreds of people in the U.S. who vaped cannabis-based oil is giving Canadian health officials pause as that country prepares to allow the sale of vaping products in its legal marijuana market.

No illnesses have yet been reported north of the border, but the situation here is being monitored. The top health official here in B.C., Bonnie Henry, told this program earlier this week that it's just a matter of time before symptoms are reported in Canada.

The illicit vape market in Canada is estimated to be worth about $1 billion.

In the U.S., the outbreak of the lung illness began in the Midwest in July. Health officials on Thursday said 380 confirmed and probable cases have been reported in 36 states and one U.S. territory. Doctors say the illnesses appear to be a response to the inhalation of a caustic substance. Symptoms have included shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, diarrhea and vomiting.

As U.S. President Donald Trump moves to ban flavoured vaping products, would Canada's political party leaders do the same if they were elected prime minister?

A few moments ago, I had the chance to speak about the association between vaping and lung illnesses with Dr. Christopher Carlsten. He’s a Professor at the UBC Faculty of Medicine and Canada Research Chair in Occupational and Environmental Lung Disease. 

Guest:  Dr. Christopher Carlsten

Professor at the UBC Faculty of Medicine

Canada Research Chair in Occupational and Environmental Lung Disease

 

Chapter 3

Senior RCMP intelligence director arrested, facing multiple charge

The RCMP has charged one of its own with several offences under Canada's official-secrets law.

The national police force says Cameron Ortis was charged under three sections of the Security of Information Act, and with two Criminal Code offences.

It says the charges stem from activities alleged to have occurred during his tenure as an RCMP employee, and it was not immediately clear whether he was still employed by the force.

As the investigation is ongoing, the RCMP declined to make further comment.

Naval officer Jeffrey Paul Delisle, who gave classified information to Russian military intelligence, pleaded guilty to offences under the act in 2012.

Guest: Sam Cooper

National investigative journalist for Global News

Guest: Amanda Connolly

Political reporter for Global News

 

Chapter 4

Terry Fox’s legacy lives on with the 39th annual Marathon of Hope

Fox was born in Manitoba, but was raised in Port Coquitlam, B.C. He was only 18 years old when he was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma, a type of bone cancer, and forced to have his right leg amputated above the knee. After seeing the suffering of cancer patients, Terry decided to organize his Marathon of Hope and run across Canada to raise money for cancer research. After 18 months and running over 5,000 kilometres to prepare, Fox started his run in St. John’s, Newfoundland on April 12, 1980. Although it was difficult to garner attention in the beginning, donations soon poured in. He ran close to 42 kilometres a day through Canada’s Atlantic provinces, Quebec and Ontario.

Bill Vigars  was the person responsible for much of the promotion and success of the Marathon of Hope in 1980. Bill acted as Terry’s Public Relations Manager, his friend and his confidante. He joins us today to discuss the Marathon of Hope, the legacy of Terry Fox, and the upcoming Terry Fox Run happening this Sunday at Stanley Park and throughout other communities across the country… 

On September 1st, 1980, Fox ran his last mile for the Marathon of Hope. Throughout his run and even in the months before, Terry neglected his medical appointments because he believed that his cancer would not return… but it had. Doctors in Thunder Bay confirmed that cancer had spread from his legs to his lungs, which left him so weak that he was unable to continue on.

Terry Fox passed away from cancer on June 28, 1981 at the age of 22. What was the final day of the Marathon of Hope like? What were the following days like for the Fox family, friends and supporters? 

The Terry Fox Run is an annual charity 3k/10k walk/run event that takes place at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park this Sunday September 15th. Registration opens at 8:00am and the run begins at 10:00am. 

Guest: Bill Vigars 

Personal friend of Terry Fox’s

Helped organize Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope in 1980

Previous Director of PR for the Ontario division of the Canadian Cancer Society

 

Chapter 5

It’s Friday the 13th

Uh oh. Today is Friday the 13th. But why are some frightened of a simple day? Niki Reitmayer takes a look at the history of para skevi deka triaphobia.

 

Chapter 6

Senior RCMP intelligence director arrested, facing multiple charges

The RCMP has charged one of its own with several offences under Canada's official-secrets law.

The national police force says Cameron Ortis was charged under three sections of the Security of Information Act, and with two Criminal Code offences.

It says the charges stem from activities alleged to have occurred during his tenure as an RCMP employee, and it was not immediately clear whether he was still employed by the force.

As the investigation is ongoing, the RCMP declined to make further comment.

Naval officer Jeffrey Paul Delisle, who gave classified information to Russian military intelligence, pleaded guilty to offences under the act in 2012.

Guest: Amanda Connolly

Political reporter for Global News

 

Chapter 7

How the tragic story of Robert Dziekanski inspired one man to write an opera

Almost 12 years ago we first heard the name Robert Dizekanski. He was the Polish man coming to live in Canada, who ended up dying at Vancouver International Airport after being pinned, handcuffed and tasered multiple times by RCMP.

Once people saw the video it really opened their eyes. Here was a man, clearly confused and agitated. He was lost at the airport and didn’t speak the language. He needed help, and it ended tragically. 

Andrew Wainwright was watching the news coverage and it inspired him to start writing. He ended up writing an opera which will be performed tonight in Chicago.

Guest: J. Andrew Wainwright

Wrote the libretto for the opera, I will fly like a bird

 

Chapter 8

Where We Live: The Havana Club 

Commercial drive, home to great food, great culture, live music and some great venues. Eric Chapman takes us behind the Havana Restaurant to the Theatre, a regular spot for top comics and improve

 

Chapter 9

The loose moose that stormed into a Fort St John school board office

Staff at the School District office in Fort St. John had to call 9-1-1 Wednesday afternoon, when a moose came crashing through a glass door.

Superintendent Stephen Petrucci says after shaking itself off in the foyer, the moose wandered into several offices and a boardroom.

Petrucci says he was busy alerting staff to keep safe, when he saw the moose peering around a corner at him.

Guest: Superintendent Stephen Petrucci

Fort St John school district