The best of The Simi Sara Show - Tues Dec 18th 2018

Chapter 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

 

Canada’s new impaired driving laws kick in today. The new laws give police officers the authority to demand breathalyzer tests from any driver they pull over. Do you think the new laws give police too much power?

 

Yes

No

 

 

Chapter 2

Neighbourhood opposes developers plan to build 28 storey tower on Broadway

 

Guest: Michael Geller

Vancouver architect and planner

 

Chapter 3

As of today, Canadians will find it harder to get away with impaired driving

 New rules that increase penalties and expand police powers to demand breath samples take effect across Canada.  Legislation, which passed in June at the same time as new rules for drug-impaired driving, is intended to curb injuries and death by helping police catch drivers with more than the legal limit of alcohol in their bloodstreams. It gives police officers the right to ask for a breath sample from any driver they lawfully stop, lowering the bar from the previous legislation, which required that an officer have reasonable suspicion that a person had been drinking.

 

Bill Blair is the  Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction and he discussed the changes to the law while speaking with Simi Sara earlier this month…

 

However, Minister Blair wants to make it clear that the police can’t stop ANYONE and test them for driving while under the influence…

 

Mandatory alcohol screening is currently in place in more than 40 countries, including Australia, France, Germany, Ireland and Sweden.

 

Acumen Law lawyer Kyla Lee spoke to Global News this morning about the changes to the drunk driving laws.

 

 

 

Chapter 4

City of Vancouver releases 23 recommendations to combat ongoing opioid crisis

 

The City of Vancouver is out with 23 recommendations to combat the ongoing opioid crisis. It’s part of Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart’s campaign promise to establish an emergency task force for the city. Stewart highlighted three key strategies for the task force.

 

Sarah Blyth,  Founding Member of the Overdose Prevention Society and Community Action Team member, then spoke to the media about her thoughts on the recommendations being put forth today.

 

Vancouver Fire Chief Darrell Reid was also present at the media briefing today. He spoke about impact the opioid crisis has had on emergency response workers.

 

However, Chief Reid says that Vancouver officials have made progress in combating the opioid crisis.

The project will cost the city $500,000 and it is calling on the province for $2.7 million in funding.The report goes to council on Thursday.

 

Chapter 5

Vancouver Park Board votes to study booze on beach

 

The Vancouver Park Board has decided against allowing beer and wine on beaches and parks in a pilot project next summer, and instead voted to conduct a feasibility study into the public consumption of alcohol in certain public spaces. Park Commissioner Dave Demers brought forth the idea of a pilot project next summer, but says he's not really disappointed with the delay.

 

The study, involving consultation with the public and a study of the legalities and logistics involved , is expected to be complete sometime in the fall of 2019.

 

 

Chapter 6

The need for kidney donors

 

This is the time of year when people are thinking about the gifts they’ll be buying their loved ones. While some people are hoping for expensive presents, some people are hoping for something a lot simpler. Over 39,000 Canadians are living with end-stage kidney disease, according to research out of the Canadian Institute for Health Information. Unfortunately, the need for transplant’s far outweighs the supply.

 

Guest: Michael Terner

Team Lead Acute and Ambulatory Care Information Services

 

Chapter 7

SIMI’S LOSER AND WINNER OF THE DAY

 

Loser

Officer Carl Ellis from the Jackson Police Department in Mississippi

Officer Carl Ellis has been demoted after his superiors found that he had done something truly horrible to one of his brother in blue

Winner

Mark and his Wife for their submission to the Share your Cher contest!

CKNW contributor Amir shared the good news with them

 

 

 

Chapter 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

 

Canada’s new impaired driving laws kick in today. The new laws give police officers the authority to demand breathalyzer tests from any driver they pull over. Do you think the new laws give police too much power?

 

Yes
No

 

 

Chapter 2

Neighbourhood opposes developers plan to build 28 storey tower on Broadway

 

Guest: Michael Geller

Vancouver architect and planner

 

Chapter 3

As of today, Canadians will find it harder to get away with impaired driving

 New rules that increase penalties and expand police powers to demand breath samples take effect across Canada.  Legislation, which passed in June at the same time as new rules for drug-impaired driving, is intended to curb injuries and death by helping police catch drivers with more than the legal limit of alcohol in their bloodstreams. It gives police officers the right to ask for a breath sample from any driver they lawfully stop, lowering the bar from the previous legislation, which required that an officer have reasonable suspicion that a person had been drinking.

 

Bill Blair is the  Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction and he discussed the changes to the law while speaking with Simi Sara earlier this month…

 

However, Minister Blair wants to make it clear that the police can’t stop ANYONE and test them for driving while under the influence…

 

Mandatory alcohol screening is currently in place in more than 40 countries, including Australia, France, Germany, Ireland and Sweden.

 

Acumen Law lawyer Kyla Lee spoke to Global News this morning about the changes to the drunk driving laws.

 

 

 

Chapter 4

City of Vancouver releases 23 recommendations to combat ongoing opioid crisis

 

The City of Vancouver is out with 23 recommendations to combat the ongoing opioid crisis. It’s part of Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart’s campaign promise to establish an emergency task force for the city. Stewart highlighted three key strategies for the task force.

 

Sarah Blyth,  Founding Member of the Overdose Prevention Society and Community Action Team member, then spoke to the media about her thoughts on the recommendations being put forth today.

 

Vancouver Fire Chief Darrell Reid was also present at the media briefing today. He spoke about impact the opioid crisis has had on emergency response workers.

 

However, Chief Reid says that Vancouver officials have made progress in combating the opioid crisis.

The project will cost the city $500,000 and it is calling on the province for $2.7 million in funding.

The report goes to council on Thursday.

 

Chapter 5

Vancouver Park Board votes to study booze on beach

 

The Vancouver Park Board has decided against allowing beer and wine on beaches and parks in a pilot project next summer, and instead voted to conduct a feasibility study into the public consumption of alcohol in certain public spaces. Park Commissioner Dave Demers brought forth the idea of a pilot project next summer, but says he's not really disappointed with the delay.

 

The study, involving consultation with the public and a study of the legalities and logistics involved , is expected to be complete sometime in the fall of 2019.

 

 

Chapter 6

The need for kidney donors

 

This is the time of year when people are thinking about the gifts they’ll be buying their loved ones. While some people are hoping for expensive presents, some people are hoping for something a lot simpler. Over 39,000 Canadians are living with end-stage kidney disease, according to research out of the Canadian Institute for Health Information. Unfortunately, the need for transplant’s far outweighs the supply.

 

Guest: Michael Terner

Team Lead Acute and Ambulatory Care Information Services

 

Chapter 7

SIMI’S LOSER AND WINNER OF THE DAY

 

Loser

Officer Carl Ellis from the Jackson Police Department in Mississippi

Officer Carl Ellis has been demoted after his superiors found that he had done something truly horrible to one of his brother in blue

Winner

Mark and his Wife for their submission to the Share your Cher contest!
CKNW contributor Amir shared the good news with them