The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Tues Nov 20th 2018

Chapter 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

A new survey suggests most grocery shoppers spend 32 minutes per visit and they approve of those automated self-checkout lanes. Lead investigator and professor Sylvain Charlebois says the Dalhousie University study underscores that the "worst part" of shopping for many consumers is waiting for a cashier.

What is the “worst part” of grocery shopping?

Waiting in lineups

Not enough in store help

Poorly organized store

 

Chapter 2

Is the government’s ride-hailing legislation really the best they can do?

Ride-hailing companies could begin operations in British Columbia by next fall under legislation introduced yesterday.  Transportation Minister Claire Trevena says the government's bill strikes a balance between meeting consumer demand and protecting public safety. In regards to the question of when ride-hailing cars will be on the roads, Minister Trevena said they're waiting on ICBC to develop insurance for ride hailing drivers.            

Now, a ride hailing expert says BC's legislation isn't perfect, but it's the best the province can do.

Guest: Garland Chow

Emeritus Associate Professor at the Sauder School of Business at UBC - and one of the witnesses called to present his insights to the all-party legislative committee on ride-hailing.

 

Chapter 3

Toronto police investigating new allegations of assault and sexual assault, possibly linked to St Michael's

Toronto police say they are investigating a pair of new allegations of assault and sexual assault, that have surfaced from their ongoing investigation into alleged criminal hazing at a private, all-boys school in the city.

At a news conference a short time ago, Inspector Dominic Sinopoli said they received two new videos of incidents believed to be linked to St Michael's College, but he was careful to categorize the latest allegations.

Inspector Sinopoli says the weapon was a belt - and wants witnesses to come forward. It’s not yet clear whether the students in the videos are from St Michael’s, but the school is cooperating and helping to see if the people in the videos can be identified as their students.

Now, one of the concerns that has been raised is the delay by the school in reporting the video of the sexual assault to police.

In an interview with the Globe and Mail, principal Greg Reeves confirmed that he learned about it on Monday of last week - but police were not alerted until Wednesday when they received inquiries from the media.

Reeves told the newspaper that the delay was because he was dealing with a separate bullying incident - and when he got around to dealing with the alleged sexual assault, the victim still hadn't told his parents about it.

Inspector Sinopoli says there’s an opportunity here for everyone to learn lessons from this experience.

 

Chapter 4

New Dalhousie study reveals Canadians’ grocery shopping habits are changing

A new survey suggests most grocery shoppers spend 32 minutes per visit and they approve of those automated self-checkout lanes. Lead investigator and professor Sylvain Charlebois says the Dalhousie University study underscores that the "worst part" of shopping for many consumers is waiting for a cashier. The management professor says he was surprised shoppers spent such little time and shopped only 1.3 times a week. He adds shoppers seem to like variety, with the average Canadian regularly visiting at least two different stores.  The study also suggests self-checkouts are popular, with 25 per cent of shoppers "strongly agreeing" and over 29 per cent "somewhat agreeing" that they are a good idea. Another 20 per cent were indifferent. The Grocery Experience National Survey Report took place over three days in October and surveyed a controlled sample of 1,053 people online in both English and French. The margin of error is 3.1 per cent, 19 times out of 20.

Guest: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

Professor, Faculty of Management, Dalhousie University

 

Chapter 5

BC Liberals call on the BC Green Party to join them and work to bring ride-hailing to B.C.

Guest: Andrew Wilkinson

Leader of the BC Liberal Party

 

Chapter 6

Senior leadership at B.C. legislature put on administrative leave

Another one for the history books at the BC legislature. The Clerk of the House and the Sergeant at arms walked out of the building. Clerk Craig James stunned after a resolution in the house and a brief meeting with Speaker Darryl Plecas.

Speaker Darryl Plecas just finished speaking with the media a few minutes ago. Richard Zussman was at the presser, and he joins us now with all the details.

Guest: Richard Zussman

Global News Legislative Reporter

 

Chapter 7

SIMI’S LOSER AND WINNER OF THE DAY

Loser

36-year-old Shaurice Jones from Pennsylvania

Shaurice faces criminal charges for allegedly driving with her son on the hood of her car after the boy refused to go to the dentist.

Police in Bethlehem Township say the incident began last Wednesday when the 12-year-old boy told 36-year-old Shaurice Jones he wasn’t going to the dentist and climbed on the hood of the car.

Jones then allegedly drove two miles to a regional police office. Police say the speed limit on the road is 40 mph.

LehighValleyLive.com reports Jones, of Bath, was arrested Monday. She is charged with child endangerment and reckless endangerment and has been freed on $1,000 bail.

Winner

Snoop Dogg

Yesterday, Snoop Dogg was recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The California rapper became the 2,651st celebrity to receive this honour, after over 25 years of delighting fans with his music, and infectious personality.

After thanking everyone who has helped him throughout his career, Snoop was sure not to forget the most important person in his life…

Chapter 1

🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥

A new survey suggests most grocery shoppers spend 32 minutes per visit and they approve of those automated self-checkout lanes. Lead investigator and professor Sylvain Charlebois says the Dalhousie University study underscores that the "worst part" of shopping for many consumers is waiting for a cashier.

What is the “worst part” of grocery shopping?

Waiting in lineups
Not enough in store help
Poorly organized store

 

Chapter 2

Is the government’s ride-hailing legislation really the best they can do?

Ride-hailing companies could begin operations in British Columbia by next fall under legislation introduced yesterday.  Transportation Minister Claire Trevena says the government's bill strikes a balance between meeting consumer demand and protecting public safety. In regards to the question of when ride-hailing cars will be on the roads, Minister Trevena said they're waiting on ICBC to develop insurance for ride hailing drivers.            

Now, a ride hailing expert says BC's legislation isn't perfect, but it's the best the province can do.

Guest: Garland Chow

Emeritus Associate Professor at the Sauder School of Business at UBC - and one of the witnesses called to present his insights to the all-party legislative committee on ride-hailing.

 

Chapter 3

Toronto police investigating new allegations of assault and sexual assault, possibly linked to St Michael's

Toronto police say they are investigating a pair of new allegations of assault and sexual assault, that have surfaced from their ongoing investigation into alleged criminal hazing at a private, all-boys school in the city.

At a news conference a short time ago, Inspector Dominic Sinopoli said they received two new videos of incidents believed to be linked to St Michael's College, but he was careful to categorize the latest allegations.

Inspector Sinopoli says the weapon was a belt - and wants witnesses to come forward. It’s not yet clear whether the students in the videos are from St Michael’s, but the school is cooperating and helping to see if the people in the videos can be identified as their students.

Now, one of the concerns that has been raised is the delay by the school in reporting the video of the sexual assault to police.

In an interview with the Globe and Mail, principal Greg Reeves confirmed that he learned about it on Monday of last week - but police were not alerted until Wednesday when they received inquiries from the media.

Reeves told the newspaper that the delay was because he was dealing with a separate bullying incident - and when he got around to dealing with the alleged sexual assault, the victim still hadn't told his parents about it.

Inspector Sinopoli says there’s an opportunity here for everyone to learn lessons from this experience.

 

Chapter 4

New Dalhousie study reveals Canadians’ grocery shopping habits are changing

A new survey suggests most grocery shoppers spend 32 minutes per visit and they approve of those automated self-checkout lanes. Lead investigator and professor Sylvain Charlebois says the Dalhousie University study underscores that the "worst part" of shopping for many consumers is waiting for a cashier. The management professor says he was surprised shoppers spent such little time and shopped only 1.3 times a week. He adds shoppers seem to like variety, with the average Canadian regularly visiting at least two different stores.  The study also suggests self-checkouts are popular, with 25 per cent of shoppers "strongly agreeing" and over 29 per cent "somewhat agreeing" that they are a good idea. Another 20 per cent were indifferent. The Grocery Experience National Survey Report took place over three days in October and surveyed a controlled sample of 1,053 people online in both English and French. The margin of error is 3.1 per cent, 19 times out of 20.

Guest: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

Professor, Faculty of Management, Dalhousie University

 

Chapter 5

BC Liberals call on the BC Green Party to join them and work to bring ride-hailing to B.C.

Guest: Andrew Wilkinson

Leader of the BC Liberal Party

 

Chapter 6

Senior leadership at B.C. legislature put on administrative leave

Another one for the history books at the BC legislature. The Clerk of the House and the Sergeant at arms walked out of the building. Clerk Craig James stunned after a resolution in the house and a brief meeting with Speaker Darryl Plecas.

Speaker Darryl Plecas just finished speaking with the media a few minutes ago. Richard Zussman was at the presser, and he joins us now with all the details.

Guest: Richard Zussman

Global News Legislative Reporter

 

Chapter 7

SIMI’S LOSER AND WINNER OF THE DAY

Loser

36-year-old Shaurice Jones from Pennsylvania

Shaurice faces criminal charges for allegedly driving with her son on the hood of her car after the boy refused to go to the dentist.
Police in Bethlehem Township say the incident began last Wednesday when the 12-year-old boy told 36-year-old Shaurice Jones he wasn’t going to the dentist and climbed on the hood of the car.
Jones then allegedly drove two miles to a regional police office. Police say the speed limit on the road is 40 mph.
LehighValleyLive.com reports Jones, of Bath, was arrested Monday. She is charged with child endangerment and reckless endangerment and has been freed on $1,000 bail.

Winner

Snoop Dogg

Yesterday, Snoop Dogg was recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The California rapper became the 2,651st celebrity to receive this honour, after over 25 years of delighting fans with his music, and infectious personality.
After thanking everyone who has helped him throughout his career, Snoop was sure not to forget the most important person in his life…