Mornings with Simi
8,008 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMornings with Simi (Monday – Friday: 5.30 – 9am) helps you wake-up, reconnect, and get your day off on the right foot. Simi Sara dives into on the headlines of the day with veteran Global News anchors and reporters. They help you navigate through the details of the stories, highlight essential information and share new perspectives on how the daily news affects you. Simi loves the Lower Mainland. She’s lived here her whole life and truly understands the history and challenges our communities have faced over the years. Spend your Mornings with Simi and spend the rest of your day talking about what you heard on the show.
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Police crackdown on protests at Columbia University
May 01, 2024 14:23 - 7 minutesPolice moved in on encampments at Columbia University as protests over the war in Gaza continue. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: The cost of FIFA is going up!
May 01, 2024 14:10 - 12 minutesHosting FIFA will cost more than what we were told back when they were selling it to the public and while the cost has doubled but even then they are likely to change Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scotts Thoughts: Have you ever had your bike stolen?
May 01, 2024 13:34 - 5 minutesA VPD initiative has received provincial government funding to expand its bike database across BC Guest: Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Books galore for Mothers Day
May 01, 2024 13:23 - 9 minutesIf your mom is a reader we have the top books to help you fill the gift box for Mothers Day Guest: Amanda Gauthier, Director of Print Experience at Indigo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Knowing your personality traits, Boycotting Loblaws gains steam & London Drugs continues to deal with cyberattack
April 30, 2024 16:26 - 1 hourSeg 1: If you think you are extroverted or introverted, you might be neither If you describe yourself as an introvert or an extrovert, you might not be seeing the whole picture of your personality Guest: Scott Barry Kaufman, psychologist, speaker and author. Seg 2: Scotts Thoughts: Can you cheer for any other Canadian team? Boston Pizza is taking a lot of heat after an ad campaign proposing Canadians just cheer for Everyone. Guest: Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victor...
More and more stores are ditching self checkout.
April 30, 2024 16:09 - 9 minutesOver the past eight months, Walmart has removed all its self-checkout machines at six U.S. locations. Several other big box chains have also ditched self-checkout machines in certain stores over theft. Guest: Adrian Beck, Professor Emeritus, Department of Criminology, Leicester University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
London Drugs continues to deal with cyber attack
April 30, 2024 16:09 - 9 minutesLondon Drugs is closed for the third day due to a cybersecurity incident. Guest: Jon Ferguson, GM of cybersecurity at CIRA, the Canadian internet registration authority, and a cybersecurity expert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CKNW Playoff Report for Apr 30, 2024
April 30, 2024 16:09 - 6 minutesIt’s Playoff Hockey! We get the latest on the Vancouver Canucks as they make their way towards hopefully hoisting the Stanley Cup! Guest: Jay Janower, Sports Anchor for Global New Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fire Season is upon us
April 30, 2024 15:57 - 7 minutesThe BC Wildfire season is already underway as fires are already burning in some locations across the province. Guest: Justin Perry, BCIT Fire management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
University Protests are growing
April 30, 2024 15:10 - 7 minutesProtests at Universities are growing as students express their viewpoints on the war in Gaza Guest: David Farber, american historian and distinguished professor at University of Kansas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Could Loblaws be facing greater boycotts and protests?
April 30, 2024 15:09 - 8 minutesThe country is seeing the cost of groceries going up and protests and boycotts are being proposed as a way to show frustrations towards large grocery companies Guest: Monica LaBarge, Marketing professor, consumer researcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Will drugs be “re-criminalized” in BC?
April 30, 2024 14:15 - 13 minutesThe fallout continues from the government's move against open drug use and trying to play nice with both sides of the decriminalization issue. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scotts Thoughts: Can you cheer for any other Canadian team?
April 30, 2024 13:39 - 6 minutesBoston Pizza is taking a lot of heat after an ad campaign proposing Canadians just cheer for Everyone. Guest: Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you think you are extroverted or introverted, you might be neither
April 30, 2024 13:39 - 9 minutesIf you describe yourself as an introvert or an extrovert, you might not be seeing the whole picture of your personality Guest: Scott Barry Kaufman, psychologist, speaker and author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is NASA preparing for interstellar travel?
April 29, 2024 19:25 - 11 minutesIs NASA preparing for interstellar travel? How is this even possible?! Guest: Dr. Patrick Johnson - Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Physics at Georgetown University and Author of “The Physics Of Star Wars” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full show: Coming back from the dead, Restricting cell phones in classrooms, & London Drugs was HACKED! What now?
April 29, 2024 16:30 - 1 hourSeg 1: Can you come back from the dead? Guest: Dr. Joe Schwarcz - Director of McGill University's Office for Science and Society and Author of "Superfoods, Silkworms and Spandex" Seg 2: SCOTT’S THOUGHTS: How great are the canucks??? Guest: Scott Shantz Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: Vancouver School board trustee Victoria Jung is proposing a new m...
Full show: Preparing for interstellar travel, Dealing with the rising cost of living, & UFC Thunderbird players going to the NFL?!
April 26, 2024 16:10 - 58 minutesSeg 1: Is NASA preparing for interstellar travel? Interstellar travel involves moving beyond our Solar System, with one of the most significant hurdles being the vast distances. These long durations make traditional interstellar travel impractical with existing technology. To address the limitations of traditional space travel, NASA launched the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System. Guest: Dr. Patrick Johnson - Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Physics at Georgetown Universit...
Full Show: The Angry AI GF, Getting BC Ferries ready for the summer & Offering services for free
April 25, 2024 16:13 - 1 hourSeg 1: Could angry AI girlfriends ignite people’s empathy? The "AngryGF" app introduces a novel concept within the landscape of AI chatbots that simulate romantic relationships. But, unlike traditional chatbots which foster emotional connections, AngryGF offers the unique experience of getting yelled at via messages from a fake person. Guest: Emilia Aviles, Co-Founder of AngryGF Seg 2: Scotts Thoughts: Touring Venice for a price It will cost you more to tour around Venice after the city impos...
How do you grow non-browning apples?
April 25, 2024 15:48 - 8 minutesOkanagan Specialty Fruits, headquartered in Summerland, Canada, has recently gained approval to market its newest genetically modified apple, the Arctic Gala, in Canada. Guest: Neal Carter, Founder and CEO of Okanagan Specialty Fruits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should the RCMP be held accountable for the death of Jared Lowndes?
April 25, 2024 15:47 - 9 minutesThe decision by the BC Prosecution Service not to charge the RCMP officers involved in Jared Lowndes' death has sparked significant outrage among Indigenous communities and their advocates. Guest: Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, President of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CKNW Playoff Report for Apr 25, 2024
April 25, 2024 15:02 - 3 minutesIt’s Playoff Hockey! We get the latest on the Vancouver Canucks as they make their way towards hopefully hoisting the Stanley Cup! Guest: Barry Deley, Sports Anchor for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Local businesses being asked for free services by "influencers"
April 25, 2024 14:57 - 9 minutesThe food industry has faced numerous challenges recently, including inflation, labour shortages, and increased operational costs and now frustrations are mounting from receiving requests for free services in exchange for "exposure." Guest: Sadaf Çakıcı, Owner and Operator of Charcuterie Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can the US actually ban TikTok?
April 25, 2024 14:40 - 6 minutesPresident Joe Biden recently signed a law requiring TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to divest its U.S. operations or face a potential ban. Guest: David Greene, Senior Staff Attorney and Civil Liberties Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will BC Ferries be ready for the busy summer season?
April 25, 2024 14:22 - 8 minutesLast summer was a hard one for BC ferries, with crew shortages, broken vessels and multiple cancellations. So how are the ferries shaping up to handle this years upcoming busy season? Guest: Nicolas Jimenez, CEO of BC Ferries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Public Safety the top concern
April 25, 2024 14:14 - 16 minutesPublic safety is at the top of the list for question period with White Rock stabbings being at the forefront of the conversation. The community is fearful over two attacks, one death this week. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scotts Thoughts: Touring Venice for a price
April 25, 2024 14:13 - 6 minutesIt will cost you more to tour around Venice after the city imposed a fee to enter the city. Guest: Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Could angry AI girlfriends ignite people’s empathy?
April 25, 2024 14:13 - 9 minutesThe "AngryGF" app introduces a novel concept within the landscape of AI chatbots that simulate romantic relationships. But, unlike traditional chatbots which foster emotional connections, AngryGF offers the unique experience of getting yelled at via messages from a fake person. Guest: Emilia Aviles, Co-Founder of AngryGF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Dating apps are selling your info, There is a date for the SPS transition & Keeping BC kids safe
April 24, 2024 16:02 - 1 hourSeg 1: Will Surrey transition away from the RCMP? The situation in Surrey concerning the transition from the RCMP to the SPS is intricate and contentious. Set to take effect on November 29, the transition is part of a broader initiative to provide the city with its municipal police force. Guest: Peter German, Legal Advisor on the RCMP for the City of Surrey Seg 2: Scotts Thoughts: Settle down, it’s just one game The Canucks lost their first game (game #2) of the first round of the Stanley Cup...
Making Cents of the Markets for Apr 24, 2024
April 24, 2024 16:01 - 9 minutesTime for Making Cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski. Lori Pinkowski is a Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity. You can contact The Pinkowski Wealth Management team directly at 604-695-LORI or visit their website at Pinkowski.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are incarcerated youth being treated fairly in BC?
April 24, 2024 15:41 - 9 minutesA follow-up report to the 2021 report on the use of separate confinement for youth in British Columbia's custody centers make new recommendations to prevent self-injury and suicidal behaviour. Guest: Jay Chalke, Ombudsperson of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CKNW Playoff Report for Apr 24, 2024
April 24, 2024 14:55 - 4 minutesIt’s Playoff Hockey! We get the latest on the Vancouver Canucks as they make their way towards hopefully hoisting the Stanley Cup! Guest: Jay Janower, Sports Anchor for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How will BC make sure Surrey transitions to the SPS?
April 24, 2024 14:49 - 9 minutesBC announced a significant milestone in the transition of policing responsibilities in Surrey, with the Surrey Police Service set to become the primary law enforcement body on November 29, 2024. Guest: Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are your clothes trying to kill you?
April 24, 2024 14:31 - 7 minutesAs clothes get cheaper and cheaper so do the materials that are used. Some of these materials may even be bad for your health. Guest: Kelly Drennan, Executive Director, Fashion Takes Action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Online dating apps aren’t as private as you think
April 24, 2024 14:26 - 9 minutesThe Mozilla Foundation's "Privacy Not Included" project assessed the user privacy practices of 25 popular dating apps, discovering alarming trends in data management. Guest: Jen Caltrider, Director of Mozilla’s *Privacy Not Included Project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: We have a date
April 24, 2024 14:10 - 16 minutesWe have a date and not much else in the SPS Transition now that Solicitor General and Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth announced a starting date of Nov. 29th. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scotts Thoughts: Everybody settle down, it's one game!
April 24, 2024 13:40 - 6 minutesThe Canucks lost their first game (game #2) of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs but don't panic just yet...it's just one game! Guest: Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will Surrey transition away from the RCMP?
April 24, 2024 13:39 - 9 minutesThe situation in Surrey concerning the transition from the RCMP to the SPS is intricate and contentious. Set to take effect on November 29, the transition is part of a broader initiative to provide the city with its municipal police force. Guest: Peter German, Legal Advisor on the RCMP for the City of Surrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Is ADHD an advantage, Ending the decriminalization project in BC & Green buildings in Vancouver
April 23, 2024 16:16 - 1 hourSeg 1: Is ADHD an evolutionary advantage? ADHD is a condition where people often act impulsively, are disorganized, and have trouble focusing. Traditionally seen as negative, these traits are now being looked at from an evolutionary perspective. Guest: Dr. David Barack, Neuroscientist and Philosopher at the University of Pennsylvania and Lead Author of the Study Seg 2: Scotts Thoughts: Reclining on airlines could soon be coming to an end Are you the type of person who gets on an airplane and ...
Why do we forget everyday information?
April 23, 2024 16:03 - 8 minutesForgetting is a natural function of memory, allowing us to prioritize new information by filtering out less pertinent details. Guest: Dr. Alex Easton, Professor of Psychology at Durham University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should BC continue its decriminalization pilot?
April 23, 2024 15:33 - 10 minutesThe decriminalization initiative in BC faced significant resistance during a recent question period in the B.C. legislature. Guest: Kevin Falcon, Leader of BC United Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CKNW Playoff Report for Apr 23, 2024
April 23, 2024 15:00 - 5 minutesIt’s Playoff Hockey! We get the latest on the Vancouver Canucks as they make their way towards hopefully hoisting the Stanley Cup! Guest: Jay Janower, Sports Anchor for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How will Vancouver’s new bylaw reshape local buildings?
April 23, 2024 14:52 - 7 minutesVancouver has introduced a groundbreaking bylaw aimed at reducing building emissions, becoming the first Canadian jurisdiction to do so. Guest: Sean Pander, Manager of Green and Resilient Buildings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is the city playing its part in supporting restaurants during the playoffs?
April 23, 2024 14:43 - 7 minutesVancouver Canucks fans flocked to local pubs and restaurants for game #1 of the Canucks playoff run and those establishments are hoping the winning for the Hockey team means winning for their businesses. Guest: Jeff Guignard, Executive Director of B.C.'s Alliance of Beverage Licensees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How many guns does 42 Million dollars buy you?
April 23, 2024 14:23 - 8 minutesThe Canadian Government has invested $42 million dollars in their gun-buy-back program but apparently no guns have actually been bought back. So where is the money going and even IF guns were bought back, will it curb gun crime in any way? Guest: Tracey Wilson, Vice President of Communication for the Canadian Coalition for Firearms Rights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Getting away from the Legislature
April 23, 2024 14:23 - 15 minutesThe legislature returns for a quick and final sitting before the government moves to an election footing and yesterday was a prime example of why governments can’t wait to get away from the place. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scotts Thoughts: Reclining on airlines could soon be coming to an end
April 23, 2024 14:22 - 6 minutesAre you the type of person who gets on an airplane and immediately wants to recline the seat and relax? Well you may not have the option for too much longer. Guest: Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is ADHD an evolutionary advantage?
April 23, 2024 14:22 - 9 minutesADHD is a condition where people often act impulsively, are disorganized, and have trouble focusing. Traditionally seen as negative, these traits are now being looked at from an evolutionary perspective. Guest: Dr. David Barack, Neuroscientist and Philosopher at the University of Pennsylvania and Lead Author of the Study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: The decriminalization experiment update, No 420 Protest at the beach & Using "silent trails" in Vancouver
April 22, 2024 16:46 - 1 hourSeg 1: How different was beer in the 16th century? Many myths surround the reason why people in the 16th century consumed more beer than they do today. There have also been a lot of questions surrounding what these modern brews tasted like. Guest: Dr. Susan Flavin, Associate Professor of History at Trinity College Dublin Seg 2: Scotts Thoughts: What can you do on Earth Day. When people try to change their habits for Earth Day, some don’t know where to start. Scott has some easy suggestions to...
Why did Vancouver close Sunset Beach on 4/20?
April 22, 2024 16:18 - 5 minutesOrganizers of the 420 event were not happy when they were met with a fenced off Sunset Beach. Guest: Tom Digby, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner for the Vancouver Greens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How important is wine to the restaurant industry?
April 22, 2024 16:16 - 6 minutesGuest: Vikram Vij, Owner of Vij’s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices