The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Should the public have a say in designing and implementing art funded by private developers? / Andrew Berry sentencing hearing underway / & More...

CHAPTER 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

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

In today's Star, Melody Ma argues art pieces commissioned by developers, like the Spinning Chandelier, serves their needs, not the public’s.

Should the public have a say in designing and implementing art funded by private developers?

Yes, we’re the audience.

No, it’s their money.

 

CHAPTER 2

Vancouver School Board to vote on new plan for dealing with racist incidents

The Vancouver School Board is set to vote later today on a motion from Trustee Jennifer Reddy called "Responding to Hate-Motivated Crimes.'

It includes a proposal that the school board hire a field expert to establish a policy that outlines structured responses to hate-motivated crimes.  It also includes calls for a process of restorative justice, accountability and restitution for affected students, staff, and students who perpetrate hate.

The anti-racism organization BC Community Alliance says it's crucial the motion passes now, to ensure that changes benefit racialized students for the next school year.

Guest: Jennifer Reddy

Vancouver School Board Trustee

 

CHAPTER 3

Most sex workers don’t report violence to police: Centre for Gender and Sexual Health Equity report

A new report by the Centre for Gender and Sexual Health Equity suggests just 38% of sex workers report violence they've experienced to police.

One of the reasons is a concern that that sex workers do not have legal protection from violence under current laws.

The centre is calling for a full decriminalization of sex work. They say it's necessary to protect their safety and human rights.

Guest: Dr Kate Shannon

Executive Director of the Centre for Gender and Sexual Health Equity

One of the authors of this report

 

CHAPTER 4

‘Right to Roam’: the fight to access pathways on private lands

Picture the scene: it's the perfect weather for an outdoor hike. You're on a pathway, on your way somewhere nice... then you hit a 'No Trespassing' sign. 

But does that mean you have to obey it? It's just a sign, right? Well this was the subject of a battle in the courts, which ran for decades. And the findings in this case are interesting to anyone who enjoys the great outdoors.

Guest: Rick McGowan

A director of the Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club

Guest: Douglas Todd

Vancouver Sun Columnist

 

CHAPTER 5

Andrew Scheer resigns: what next for the Conservative Party of Canada?

Contenders to replace Andrew Scheer as leader of the federal Conservative party could begin announcing themselves as soon as today.

No one has stepped forward yet, but there is already plenty of speculation about who might enter the race.

Among the possibilities -- former interim leader Rona Ambrose, former Harper-era ministers James Moore and Erin O'Toole, and Peter MacKay, the last leader of the Progressive Conservative party before it merged in 2003 with the Canadian Alliance.

Scheer announced Thursday he was stepping down as soon as a new leader is chosen - at the same time, Global News revealed party funds were used to help pay for private schools for his five children.

Guest: Colin Metcalfe

Senior Advisor at the McMillan Vantage Policy Group

Former director of regional affairs while James Moore was Conversative Industry Minister

 

CHAPTER 6

Andrew Berry sentencing hearing underway

A sentencing hearing is underway today for Andrew Berry. He’s the Oak Bay man who stabbed to death his two young daughters in his apartment on Christmas Day two years ago.

Back in September he was convicted of second degree murder in the deaths of 6-year-old Chloe and 4-year-old Aubrey.

The sentencing hearing will include victim impact statements read by several family and friends and the hearing expected to last 4 days.

He faces life in prison so what is still be determined is how many years he will have to serve before becoming eligible for parole.

Our Richard Zussman was in court to hear the arguments lawyers are making to the judge. He joins me now to bring me the details.

Guest: Richard Zussman

Global News Online Legislative Reporter

 

CHAPTER 7

Surrey Christmas Bureau collects their cheque from CKNW’s studios

Remember last week when the Surrey Christmas Bureau had all those gift cards and equipment stolen - about $10,000 worth? And when this moment of magic happened on the Simi Sara Show?

Well, we just got a call from our receptionist here at CKNW - to tell us someone had come down to our offices to pick up the cheque! And it’s the other voice you heard in that clip: Lisa Werring, the Executive Director of the Surrey Christmas Bureau.

Guest: Lisa Werring

Executive Director of the Surrey Christmas Bureau

 

CHAPTER 8

A look back at John Horgan’s 2019

Maclean Kay from the Orca was denied an interview with Premier John Horgan to discuss his performance this year. 

Maclean joins us now to talk about what questions he’d like to see answered.

Guest: Maclean Kay

Editor-in-Chief, The Orca

 

CHAPTER 9

Should the public have a say in designing and implementing art funded by private developers?

Westbank’s ‘Spinning Chandelier’ is continuing to create controversy. In an op-ed in the Star Metro Vancouver, Melody Ma writes about the rules surrounding public art that is funded by real estate developers. Citing Westbank’s most recent installation, Ma writes that she feels that the city should create a committee that would work to approve the developer funded public art. Ma feels oversight from the city would ensure the art reflects surrounding community. 

Guest: Melody Ma 

Neighbourhood advocate

Guest: Claire Allen

Simi Sara Show Contributor

 

CHAPTER 10

The Vancouver Theatresports League 2019 year in review

Guest: Lauren McGibbon

Vancouver Theatresports Improv Performer

Guest: Brian Anderson

Vancouver Theatresports Improv Performer

CHAPTER 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

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

In today's Star, Melody Ma argues art pieces commissioned by developers, like the Spinning Chandelier, serves their needs, not the public’s.

Should the public have a say in designing and implementing art funded by private developers?

Yes, we’re the audience.
No, it’s their money.

 

CHAPTER 2

Vancouver School Board to vote on new plan for dealing with racist incidents

The Vancouver School Board is set to vote later today on a motion from Trustee Jennifer Reddy called "Responding to Hate-Motivated Crimes.'

It includes a proposal that the school board hire a field expert to establish a policy that outlines structured responses to hate-motivated crimes.  It also includes calls for a process of restorative justice, accountability and restitution for affected students, staff, and students who perpetrate hate.

The anti-racism organization BC Community Alliance says it's crucial the motion passes now, to ensure that changes benefit racialized students for the next school year.

Guest: Jennifer Reddy

Vancouver School Board Trustee

 

CHAPTER 3

Most sex workers don’t report violence to police: Centre for Gender and Sexual Health Equity report

A new report by the Centre for Gender and Sexual Health Equity suggests just 38% of sex workers report violence they've experienced to police.

One of the reasons is a concern that that sex workers do not have legal protection from violence under current laws.

The centre is calling for a full decriminalization of sex work. They say it's necessary to protect their safety and human rights.

Guest: Dr Kate Shannon

Executive Director of the Centre for Gender and Sexual Health Equity

One of the authors of this report

 

CHAPTER 4

‘Right to Roam’: the fight to access pathways on private lands

Picture the scene: it's the perfect weather for an outdoor hike. You're on a pathway, on your way somewhere nice... then you hit a 'No Trespassing' sign. 

But does that mean you have to obey it? It's just a sign, right? Well this was the subject of a battle in the courts, which ran for decades. And the findings in this case are interesting to anyone who enjoys the great outdoors.

Guest: Rick McGowan

A director of the Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club

Guest: Douglas Todd

Vancouver Sun Columnist

 

CHAPTER 5

Andrew Scheer resigns: what next for the Conservative Party of Canada?

Contenders to replace Andrew Scheer as leader of the federal Conservative party could begin announcing themselves as soon as today.

No one has stepped forward yet, but there is already plenty of speculation about who might enter the race.

Among the possibilities -- former interim leader Rona Ambrose, former Harper-era ministers James Moore and Erin O'Toole, and Peter MacKay, the last leader of the Progressive Conservative party before it merged in 2003 with the Canadian Alliance.

Scheer announced Thursday he was stepping down as soon as a new leader is chosen - at the same time, Global News revealed party funds were used to help pay for private schools for his five children.

Guest: Colin Metcalfe

Senior Advisor at the McMillan Vantage Policy Group

Former director of regional affairs while James Moore was Conversative Industry Minister

 

CHAPTER 6

Andrew Berry sentencing hearing underway

A sentencing hearing is underway today for Andrew Berry. He’s the Oak Bay man who stabbed to death his two young daughters in his apartment on Christmas Day two years ago.

Back in September he was convicted of second degree murder in the deaths of 6-year-old Chloe and 4-year-old Aubrey.

The sentencing hearing will include victim impact statements read by several family and friends and the hearing expected to last 4 days.

He faces life in prison so what is still be determined is how many years he will have to serve before becoming eligible for parole.

Our Richard Zussman was in court to hear the arguments lawyers are making to the judge. He joins me now to bring me the details.

Guest: Richard Zussman

Global News Online Legislative Reporter

 

CHAPTER 7

Surrey Christmas Bureau collects their cheque from CKNW’s studios

Remember last week when the Surrey Christmas Bureau had all those gift cards and equipment stolen - about $10,000 worth? And when this moment of magic happened on the Simi Sara Show?

Well, we just got a call from our receptionist here at CKNW - to tell us someone had come down to our offices to pick up the cheque! And it’s the other voice you heard in that clip: Lisa Werring, the Executive Director of the Surrey Christmas Bureau.

Guest: Lisa Werring

Executive Director of the Surrey Christmas Bureau

 

CHAPTER 8

A look back at John Horgan’s 2019

Maclean Kay from the Orca was denied an interview with Premier John Horgan to discuss his performance this year. 

Maclean joins us now to talk about what questions he’d like to see answered.

Guest: Maclean Kay

Editor-in-Chief, The Orca

 

CHAPTER 9

Should the public have a say in designing and implementing art funded by private developers?

Westbank’s ‘Spinning Chandelier’ is continuing to create controversy. In an op-ed in the Star Metro Vancouver, Melody Ma writes about the rules surrounding public art that is funded by real estate developers. Citing Westbank’s most recent installation, Ma writes that she feels that the city should create a committee that would work to approve the developer funded public art. Ma feels oversight from the city would ensure the art reflects surrounding community. 

Guest: Melody Ma 

Neighbourhood advocate

Guest: Claire Allen

Simi Sara Show Contributor

 

CHAPTER 10

The Vancouver Theatresports League 2019 year in review

Guest: Lauren McGibbon

Vancouver Theatresports Improv Performer

Guest: Brian Anderson

Vancouver Theatresports Improv Performer