The Best of The Simi Sara Show: Special City Council Meeting, Social Distancing Payoff, Child-Care Amid an Outbreak, & More!

Chapter 1

Hot question of the day

It’s @jillreports’ hot question of the day: Many British Columbians are a few days into their self isolation at home. We know it can be tough, so what are you doing to pass the time? 

Spring cleaning

Cooking/baking 

Streaming shows + movies 

Other, tell us in comments

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

Our provincial government is doing a lot to fight COVID-19, is it paying off?

Our provincial government has done a lot to fight the curve of COVID-19, introducing a public health emergency and state of emergency, are these measures working or do we need to go even further?

Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislature Bureau Chief

Chapter 3

Why you should be practicing social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic

Today we will be speaking about the side effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The economy and our day to day life have been impacted by the uncertainty this pandemic has created. One thing that many people have questions about is the issue of social distancing. How contagious is this virus, and what measures should we all take in our daily lives to ensure that we do not spread the coronavirus throughout our community? 

Guest: Dr. Christopher Carlsten, Physician, Professor and Head of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Medicine at UBC

Chapter 4

Child-care providers raise coronavirus concerns in letter to B.C. premier

The B.C. Child Care Owners Association is raising concerns about the province’s requirement to keep daycares open. In an open letter to Premier John Horgan, association board member Pamela Wallberg says the organization is worried about the “absolute dearth of directions from your ministries despite weeks of requesting information.

Guest: Pamela Wallberg, Association Board Member, B.C. Child Care Owners Association

Chapter 5

Small businesses prepare for fallout of COVID-19

How are small business owners, especially those in the services industry dealing with Covid-19? Pascal Roy is the owner of Le Marche St. George in Vancouver, a small grocery store/slash restaurant. It’s often packed with people spilling onto the sidewalk out front. Owner Pascal Roy joins us to talk about how he is coping. 

Guest: Pascal Roy, Owner, Le Marche St. George

Chapter 6

Canadians scramble to get back home amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

Tens of thousands of Canadians abroad are starting to worry about how they'll get home, as commercial flights cease in many countries with shuttered borders — and they're asking the federal government to do more to help repatriate stranded travellers.

Guest: Claire Newell, Travel Best Bets President

Chapter 7

How to manage your social media during COVID-19

In today’s technology age, a lot of people get their information from social media, but sometimes it can feel like there is an overload of info. What’s the best way to wade through everything?

Guest: Wei Li, UBC Vancouver School of Economics Professor

Chapter 8

City of Vancouver holds special council meeting amid COVID-19

The City of Vancouver held a special council meeting this morning to address COVID-19 concerns. 

Tweet from Frances Bula: Mayor says 20 bars or restos were seen open on St. Patrick's Day, in violation of city order, and he has heard multiple stories of others since then with large gatherings inside.

Guest: Melissa DeGenova, City of Vancouver Councillor

Chapter 9

West Vancouver seeks volunteers as antidote to social-isolation

West Vancouver is calling on its residents to help seniors dealing with social isolation

Guest: Jill Lawlor, Community Wellness Manager, West Vancouver

Chapter 10

BC Cancer Agency asks volunteer drivers to pause pick-ups

The BC Cancer Agency has advised all volunteer drivers to park their vehicles for the foreseeable future due to COVID-19 concerns 

Guest: George Garrett, Legendary CKNW Reporter, now with the Volunteer BC Cancer Drivers Society
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Chapter 1

Hot question of the day

It’s @jillreports’ hot question of the day: Many British Columbians are a few days into their self isolation at home. We know it can be tough, so what are you doing to pass the time? 

Spring cleaning
Cooking/baking 
Streaming shows + movies 
Other, tell us in comments

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

Our provincial government is doing a lot to fight COVID-19, is it paying off?

Our provincial government has done a lot to fight the curve of COVID-19, introducing a public health emergency and state of emergency, are these measures working or do we need to go even further?

Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislature Bureau Chief

Chapter 3

Why you should be practicing social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic

Today we will be speaking about the side effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The economy and our day to day life have been impacted by the uncertainty this pandemic has created. One thing that many people have questions about is the issue of social distancing. How contagious is this virus, and what measures should we all take in our daily lives to ensure that we do not spread the coronavirus throughout our community? 

Guest: Dr. Christopher Carlsten, Physician, Professor and Head of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Medicine at UBC

Chapter 4

Child-care providers raise coronavirus concerns in letter to B.C. premier

The B.C. Child Care Owners Association is raising concerns about the province’s requirement to keep daycares open. In an open letter to Premier John Horgan, association board member Pamela Wallberg says the organization is worried about the “absolute dearth of directions from your ministries despite weeks of requesting information.

Guest: Pamela Wallberg, Association Board Member, B.C. Child Care Owners Association

Chapter 5

Small businesses prepare for fallout of COVID-19

How are small business owners, especially those in the services industry dealing with Covid-19? Pascal Roy is the owner of Le Marche St. George in Vancouver, a small grocery store/slash restaurant. It’s often packed with people spilling onto the sidewalk out front. Owner Pascal Roy joins us to talk about how he is coping. 

Guest: Pascal Roy, Owner, Le Marche St. George

Chapter 6

Canadians scramble to get back home amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

Tens of thousands of Canadians abroad are starting to worry about how they'll get home, as commercial flights cease in many countries with shuttered borders — and they're asking the federal government to do more to help repatriate stranded travellers.

Guest: Claire Newell, Travel Best Bets President

Chapter 7

How to manage your social media during COVID-19

In today’s technology age, a lot of people get their information from social media, but sometimes it can feel like there is an overload of info. What’s the best way to wade through everything?

Guest: Wei Li, UBC Vancouver School of Economics Professor

Chapter 8

City of Vancouver holds special council meeting amid COVID-19

The City of Vancouver held a special council meeting this morning to address COVID-19 concerns. 

Tweet from Frances Bula: Mayor says 20 bars or restos were seen open on St. Patrick's Day, in violation of city order, and he has heard multiple stories of others since then with large gatherings inside.

Guest: Melissa DeGenova, City of Vancouver Councillor

Chapter 9

West Vancouver seeks volunteers as antidote to social-isolation

West Vancouver is calling on its residents to help seniors dealing with social isolation

Guest: Jill Lawlor, Community Wellness Manager, West Vancouver

Chapter 10

BC Cancer Agency asks volunteer drivers to pause pick-ups

The BC Cancer Agency has advised all volunteer drivers to park their vehicles for the foreseeable future due to COVID-19 concerns 

Guest: George Garrett, Legendary CKNW Reporter, now with the Volunteer BC Cancer Drivers Society

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