The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Thurs Jul 25th 2019

Chapter 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

Vote in @simisara980's 🔥 question of the day: on Science with Simi we’re having a chat with renowned food scientist Paul Dawson about urban myths and the truth around your food questions. Things like double dipping and the 5 second rule - are these really a problem? So before he answers that question for us definitively we want to know from you:

Do you believe in the 5 second rule?

Yes, food’s still good!

No, throw it out.

 

Chapter 2

RCMP investigating photos of B.C. murder suspects, Nazi paraphernalia

A police manhunt continues for 19-year-old Kam McLeod and 18-year-old Bryer Schmegelsky, suspects in the deaths of two young international tourists, and charged in the death of a Vancouver man, Leonard Dyck.

He's the man found near the burned out truck and camper July 19 near Dease Lake. 

The suspects are now thought to be in or near the remote community of Gillam Manitoba.

Guest: Clay Young

Global News Reporter

 

Chapter 3

Uber say they may not provide services outside Metro Vancouver if there are driver shortages

We’re going to step away for a moment from the ongoing manhunt and investigation to chat about something that has been slowly - slowly - making its way to BC - ride hailing. While applications from companies like Uber are being accepted starting September 3rd, whether or not there will be enough drivers is another matter. Uber said earlier today that depending on the number of available and capable drivers, specifically those with Class 4 licenses as opposed to standard Class 5 ones, they might not be able to operate outside of Metro Vancouver. Joining us to talk about this is Uber Canada’s general manager of cities, Michael Van Hemmen. 

Guest: Michael van Hemmen

Head of Western Canada for Uber

 

Chapter 4

Science With Simi: is the five-second rule real?

It’s a story that has captivated many people in New York: how did an In-N-Out burger, bought on the West Coast, end up on a New York sidewalk, seemingly in pristine condition? And is it still safe to eat?

By the time it was found, it was well past the time permitted by the famous five-second rule. That’s the idea that food that touches the ground, or an unsanitized surface, is still safe to eat, so long as you pick it back up within five seconds.

But is the five second rule actually real? And would that burger - that was brought to New York on a plane, and accidentally dropped on the sidewalk - still be safe to eat?

Just before we came on air, I spoke with Food Sciences Professor Paul Dawson, from Clemson University in South Carolina, who has researched the five-second rule. 

Guest: Paul Dawson

Food Sciences Professor from Clemson University in South Carolina

 

Chapter 5

New head of IHIT promises action on high-priority murder cases

It's been just over a year since Cloverdale hockey dad Paul Bennett was gunned down in broad daylight in his driveway. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team said from early on it was a case of mistaken identity but no arrests have been made.

Shortly after his tragic death, Bennett’s widow, Darlene, spoke to Global News about the devasating  impact of losing her husband and how she hopes that the person responsible will be brought to justice… 

Now, In an exclusive interview, CKNW senior reporter Janet Brown speaks with the new head of the IHIT team, Superintendent Dave Chauhan about the case and if the police are closer to finding out who is responsible. 

 

Chapter 6

Vancouver Pride Society discusses rescinding UBC and VPL from upcoming Pride Parade 

Earlier this week it was announced that the Vancouver Pride Society has rescinded the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Vancouver Public Library's (VPL) 2019 Pride Parade entries because they hosted events featuring discriminatory speakers.

Simi speaks with Catherine Jenkins, is a transwoman and a board member of the Vancouver Pride Society, about the impact of events like those hosted by organizations like UBC and the Vancouver Public Library.

Guest:  Catherine Jenkins

Vancouver Pride Society Board Member

Chapter 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

Vote in @simisara980's 🔥 question of the day: on Science with Simi we’re having a chat with renowned food scientist Paul Dawson about urban myths and the truth around your food questions. Things like double dipping and the 5 second rule - are these really a problem? So before he answers that question for us definitively we want to know from you:

Do you believe in the 5 second rule?

Yes, food’s still good!
No, throw it out.

 

Chapter 2

RCMP investigating photos of B.C. murder suspects, Nazi paraphernalia

A police manhunt continues for 19-year-old Kam McLeod and 18-year-old Bryer Schmegelsky, suspects in the deaths of two young international tourists, and charged in the death of a Vancouver man, Leonard Dyck.

He's the man found near the burned out truck and camper July 19 near Dease Lake. 

The suspects are now thought to be in or near the remote community of Gillam Manitoba.

Guest: Clay Young

Global News Reporter

 

Chapter 3

Uber say they may not provide services outside Metro Vancouver if there are driver shortages

We’re going to step away for a moment from the ongoing manhunt and investigation to chat about something that has been slowly - slowly - making its way to BC - ride hailing. While applications from companies like Uber are being accepted starting September 3rd, whether or not there will be enough drivers is another matter. Uber said earlier today that depending on the number of available and capable drivers, specifically those with Class 4 licenses as opposed to standard Class 5 ones, they might not be able to operate outside of Metro Vancouver. Joining us to talk about this is Uber Canada’s general manager of cities, Michael Van Hemmen. 

Guest: Michael van Hemmen

Head of Western Canada for Uber

 

Chapter 4

Science With Simi: is the five-second rule real?

It’s a story that has captivated many people in New York: how did an In-N-Out burger, bought on the West Coast, end up on a New York sidewalk, seemingly in pristine condition? And is it still safe to eat?

By the time it was found, it was well past the time permitted by the famous five-second rule. That’s the idea that food that touches the ground, or an unsanitized surface, is still safe to eat, so long as you pick it back up within five seconds.

But is the five second rule actually real? And would that burger - that was brought to New York on a plane, and accidentally dropped on the sidewalk - still be safe to eat?

Just before we came on air, I spoke with Food Sciences Professor Paul Dawson, from Clemson University in South Carolina, who has researched the five-second rule. 

Guest: Paul Dawson

Food Sciences Professor from Clemson University in South Carolina

 

Chapter 5

New head of IHIT promises action on high-priority murder cases

It's been just over a year since Cloverdale hockey dad Paul Bennett was gunned down in broad daylight in his driveway. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team said from early on it was a case of mistaken identity but no arrests have been made.

Shortly after his tragic death, Bennett’s widow, Darlene, spoke to Global News about the devasating  impact of losing her husband and how she hopes that the person responsible will be brought to justice… 

Now, In an exclusive interview, CKNW senior reporter Janet Brown speaks with the new head of the IHIT team, Superintendent Dave Chauhan about the case and if the police are closer to finding out who is responsible. 

 

Chapter 6

Vancouver Pride Society discusses rescinding UBC and VPL from upcoming Pride Parade 

Earlier this week it was announced that the Vancouver Pride Society has rescinded the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Vancouver Public Library's (VPL) 2019 Pride Parade entries because they hosted events featuring discriminatory speakers.

Simi speaks with Catherine Jenkins, is a transwoman and a board member of the Vancouver Pride Society, about the impact of events like those hosted by organizations like UBC and the Vancouver Public Library.

Guest:  Catherine Jenkins

Vancouver Pride Society Board Member