the Best of the Simi Sara Show - Thurs Nov 22nd 2018

Chapter 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

The Trudeau government has now introduced back-to-work legislation in the House of Commons to end the labour dispute at Canada Post.

Do you support the federal government legislating Canada Post employees back to work?

Yes

No

 

Chapter 2

Scandal at the Legislature: Speaker tried to appoint friend as new sergeant-at-arms for B.C. legislature

Another shocker from the BC Legislature this morning. The latest following the suspension of Clerk Craig James and Sgt at arms Gary Lenz Tuesday pending a criminal investigation.

Since James and Lenz were walked out of the Legislature Tuesday, a new face to most Allen Mullen has been giving statements on behalf of the speakers office. Yesterday we learned he's been part of the months long internal investigation into the two officials and that he and the speaker are friends since working together at kent institution.

Today Liberal house leader Mary Polak  saying the speaker had an unusual request of the house leaders when  they met over removing James and Lenz.

 Fed details yet on what Lenz and james are being investigator other than it involves their administrative duties. RCMP are handling the investigation and two special prosecutors have been appointed.

Guest: Richard Zussman

Global News Legislative Reporter

 

Chapter 3

Federal government introduces back-to-work legislation to end Canada Post strike

The Trudeau government has introduced legislation to force an end to rotating strikes by Canada Post employees.  But Labour Minister Patty Hajdu says the government won't debate the bill just yet, hoping a special mediator can help reach new contract agreements.

Minister Hajdu told the House of Commons the government is acting because it ran out of options.

New Democrat MP Tracey Ramsey calls the proposed back-to-work bill a betrayal of the rights of Canada Post employees to a free bargaining process.

Canadian Union of Postal Workers President, Mike Palecek says the Postal Union hasn’t seen the legislation yet, but they will not return to work if it does not address their key grievances.

Palecek thinks postal workers will get the short end of the stick with the imposed back-to-work legislation.

Palecek says so far the government has failed to recognize the two key issues of pay equity and workplace injuries in the negotiations.

 

Chapter 4

Stock market crash: What you need to know

-Is this a serious event?-So what? Markets go up and down, why should someone NOT holding a fat stock portfolio, care?-In the midst of these fears you outline, what’s your approach? If you tell me “look at the long term,” I’ll get mad-Bitcoin: anything to know? Why the wipeout?-What else then? Economy ok or not? Should we worry, buy canned food and hide or get on with our lives?-Year-end. What to do?

Guest: Jeffrey Sandler

Portfolio manager for Linton Wealth with Raymond James

 

Chapter 5

Thinking of co-owning a home? Here’s what you need to know

With ‘affordability’ being one of the most frequent topics of conversation in real estate these days, more people are looking to enter the market as part of a partnership, or help their children financially enter the market as ‘silent’ partners. The idea of co-ownership may sound like an easier way to enter the housing market, but it can turn into a legal and financial mess if each party is not protected. If you are considering entering into a home ownership agreement with another party, what do you need to know?

Guest: Daniel Boisvert

President, BC Notaries Association

 

Chapter 6

SIMI’S LOSER AND WINNER OF THE DAY

Loser

Donald Trump - Is thankful for himself on U.S. Thanksgiving

When a reporter asked Donald Trump what he was thankful for this year, the president answered in characteristically conceited fashion, saying he’s most thankful for himself and the “tremendous progress” he’s brought upon the U.S. The comment came while Trump spent the holiday weekend at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.

Trump’s Thanksgiving comments sound even more self-centered when compared to what his predecessor, Barack Obama had to say. Obama took to twitter today to state that he is “grateful for the next generation of leaders”.

Winner

19-year-old Washington State resident, Kira Laconetti

Kira recently underwent brain surgery to remove a tumor.

It wasn’t life threatening, but as an avid singer, Kira was devastated to find out the tumor was located on the part of her brain that controls auditory processing.

She would likely lose all of her singing abilities.

However, her surgeons were determined to keep Kira singing.

They came up with the idea to have Kira awake and singing during the surgery so they could track the areas of the brain used when singing and avoid damaging them. She sang Weezer’s “Island in the Sun”  while under the knife take a listen…

Kira was back singing and playing guitar hours after her surgery.

After Weezer came across the video of Kira singing their song during surgery, the band reached out to her and invited her to perform on their upcoming tour.

Her surgeons expect her to make a full recovery and get back on-stage quickly.

Chapter 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

The Trudeau government has now introduced back-to-work legislation in the House of Commons to end the labour dispute at Canada Post.

Do you support the federal government legislating Canada Post employees back to work?

Yes
No

 

Chapter 2

Scandal at the Legislature: Speaker tried to appoint friend as new sergeant-at-arms for B.C. legislature

Another shocker from the BC Legislature this morning. The latest following the suspension of Clerk Craig James and Sgt at arms Gary Lenz Tuesday pending a criminal investigation.

Since James and Lenz were walked out of the Legislature Tuesday, a new face to most Allen Mullen has been giving statements on behalf of the speakers office. Yesterday we learned he's been part of the months long internal investigation into the two officials and that he and the speaker are friends since working together at kent institution.

Today Liberal house leader Mary Polak  saying the speaker had an unusual request of the house leaders when  they met over removing James and Lenz.

 Fed details yet on what Lenz and james are being investigator other than it involves their administrative duties. RCMP are handling the investigation and two special prosecutors have been appointed.

Guest: Richard Zussman

Global News Legislative Reporter

 

Chapter 3

Federal government introduces back-to-work legislation to end Canada Post strike

The Trudeau government has introduced legislation to force an end to rotating strikes by Canada Post employees.  But Labour Minister Patty Hajdu says the government won't debate the bill just yet, hoping a special mediator can help reach new contract agreements.

Minister Hajdu told the House of Commons the government is acting because it ran out of options.

New Democrat MP Tracey Ramsey calls the proposed back-to-work bill a betrayal of the rights of Canada Post employees to a free bargaining process.

Canadian Union of Postal Workers President, Mike Palecek says the Postal Union hasn’t seen the legislation yet, but they will not return to work if it does not address their key grievances.

Palecek thinks postal workers will get the short end of the stick with the imposed back-to-work legislation.

Palecek says so far the government has failed to recognize the two key issues of pay equity and workplace injuries in the negotiations.

 

Chapter 4

Stock market crash: What you need to know

-Is this a serious event?
-So what? Markets go up and down, why should someone NOT holding a fat stock portfolio, care?
-In the midst of these fears you outline, what’s your approach? If you tell me “look at the long term,” I’ll get mad
-Bitcoin: anything to know? Why the wipeout?
-What else then? Economy ok or not? Should we worry, buy canned food and hide or get on with our lives?
-Year-end. What to do?

Guest: Jeffrey Sandler

Portfolio manager for Linton Wealth with Raymond James

 

Chapter 5

Thinking of co-owning a home? Here’s what you need to know

With ‘affordability’ being one of the most frequent topics of conversation in real estate these days, more people are looking to enter the market as part of a partnership, or help their children financially enter the market as ‘silent’ partners. The idea of co-ownership may sound like an easier way to enter the housing market, but it can turn into a legal and financial mess if each party is not protected. If you are considering entering into a home ownership agreement with another party, what do you need to know?

Guest: Daniel Boisvert

President, BC Notaries Association

 

Chapter 6

SIMI’S LOSER AND WINNER OF THE DAY

Loser

Donald Trump - Is thankful for himself on U.S. Thanksgiving

When a reporter asked Donald Trump what he was thankful for this year, the president answered in characteristically conceited fashion, saying he’s most thankful for himself and the “tremendous progress” he’s brought upon the U.S. The comment came while Trump spent the holiday weekend at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
Trump’s Thanksgiving comments sound even more self-centered when compared to what his predecessor, Barack Obama had to say. Obama took to twitter today to state that he is “grateful for the next generation of leaders”.
Winner

19-year-old Washington State resident, Kira Laconetti
Kira recently underwent brain surgery to remove a tumor.
It wasn’t life threatening, but as an avid singer, Kira was devastated to find out the tumor was located on the part of her brain that controls auditory processing.
She would likely lose all of her singing abilities.
However, her surgeons were determined to keep Kira singing.
They came up with the idea to have Kira awake and singing during the surgery so they could track the areas of the brain used when singing and avoid damaging them. She sang Weezer’s “Island in the Sun”  while under the knife take a listen…
Kira was back singing and playing guitar hours after her surgery.
After Weezer came across the video of Kira singing their song during surgery, the band reached out to her and invited her to perform on their upcoming tour.
Her surgeons expect her to make a full recovery and get back on-stage quickly.