Mornings with Simi
8,008 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 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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COVID-19: Should we panic or shrug?
March 02, 2020 19:48 - 7 minutesThe head of the World Health Organization says the number of cases of the new coronavirus in China continues to decline. Outside of China, 87-hundred and 39 cases have been reported from 61 countries. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the W-H-O is not ready to declare the outbreak a pandemic. Guest: Claire Allen CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Proposed agreement reached between Wet’suwet’en chiefs, gov’t ministers after 3 days of talks
March 02, 2020 19:27 - 18 minutesA proposed agreement on land rights and title has been reached between Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs and government ministers, bringing three long days of negotiations in northern B.C. to an end and tentatively resolving a longstanding dispute over the First Nation’s traditional territory. Guest: Keith Baldrey Global BC Chief Political Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Best of The Simi Sara Show -World Health Organization raises COVid-19 risk to “very high” // North American markets open sharply lower amid growing recession fears // and More...
February 28, 2020 22:47 - 1 hourCHAPTER 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 A national study found one-in-four British Columbians consider sex to be the biggest taboo topic. It was ranked alongside other “forbidden subjects”, such as money, religion and politics. It’s @JodyVance’s 🔥 question of the day: A new study found BC residents are uncomfortable talking about sex, followed by money, politics, and religion. Which of these four topics of conversation make you the most uncomfortable? Sex Money Politics Religion ...
What Makes People Uncomfortable?
February 28, 2020 22:33 - 17 minutesHave you ever found yourself in a conversation with someone when they suddenly bring up an awkward topic? One-in-four British Columbians said talking about sex makes them squirm the most. Guest: Claire Allen CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Democrats in final dash for support as South Carolina primary looms
February 28, 2020 20:50 - 8 minutesTime is running out for Democrats to gain enough support to win the South Carolina primary, taking place Saturday, and as of Friday former vice president Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders are fighting for the finish line. Biden is expected to carry the state, but Sanders remains in the lead in national polling. Guest: Reggie Cecchini Global News Washington Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
North American markets open sharply lower amid growing recession fears
February 28, 2020 20:22 - 9 minutesThis has been an historic week for Global Markets, and in particular the DOW. Joining us now is one economic expert who CALLED this. Back in December and then again in January. Guest: Michael Campbell Host of Moneytalks on CKNW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Battle over private health care draws to a close after almost a decade in the courts FOR OTT
February 28, 2020 20:12 - 14 minutesA constitutional challenge by a doctor who argues patients should have the right to pay for private care if the public system leaves them waiting too long is expected to wrap up today in a Vancouver courtroom. Dr. Brian Day began his battle a decade ago against the British Columbia government. The case started in B.C. Supreme Court in 2016 and final arguments are scheduled to come to a close today. Day, an orthopedic surgeon, has centred his battle on arguments around B.C. patients having ...
World Health Organization raises COVid-19 risk to “very high”
February 28, 2020 19:31 - 15 minutesThe World Health Organization is raising the risk assessment of COVID-19 to ``very high'' at the global level. The WHO’s Director-General says there are now 43-hundred and 51 cases of the new coronavirus in 49 countries. What IS spreading rather freely is miss-information. Time now to turn our attention to SCIENCE. Take a moment to listen to Dr. Peter Hotez, and infectious disease specialist at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's hospital … and has been integral in vaccino...
Guns, knives, bear spray, hatchets seized from communal tent at Oppenheimer Park
February 28, 2020 19:15 - 14 minutesWhen is “enough” truly enough when it comes to the homeless camp at Oppenheimer park. There is an Injunction ready to go on clearing the park on hold until housing can be found for tent residents. But when knives, bear spray, machetes and fire-arms are found on site …...what must happen next? Guest: John Coupar Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Questions linger over whether Surrey can reach April 1, 2021 goal for local police force
February 27, 2020 21:55 - 15 minutesToday marks day one for the surrey police dept. the mayor making the announcement this morning. Doug McCallum says the Solicitor General has reviewed the report on policing transition, and has approved a move to a civic force. He says the new Surrey PD should be up and running by April first of next year. Guest: Wally Oppal Former B.C. Supreme Court judge and attorney general Was appointed by the provincial government to oversee Surrey’s plan to transition to its own police force Lea...
Stocks tumble into correction territory in response to coronavirus fears
February 27, 2020 21:40 - 13 minutesA global stock market meltdown entered its sixth day today, a decline that has reflected rising fears over the fast spreading coronavirus and pulled major benchmarks to near four-month lows. Guest: Jeffrey Sandler Portfolio Strategist, Linton Wealth Management at Raymond James Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BC Budgets passes
February 27, 2020 20:38 - 7 minutesBC Government passed the budget earlier today in what will likely be the only confidence vote this year Guest: Keith Baldrey Global BC’s legislative bureau chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Canada to stop paying Prince Harry, Meghan Markle security costs in ‘coming weeks’
February 27, 2020 20:21 - 6 minutesPublic Safety Canada says the RCMP has been providing security for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex since November, but that's about to come to an end. Guest: Bruce Hallsor Victoria's Monarchist League of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is the economic impact of the blockades?
February 27, 2020 20:10 - 8 minutesGuest: Perrin Beatty Canadian Chamber of Commerce CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vivian Krause vs. Peter McCartney
February 27, 2020 20:03 - 18 minutesB.C. Liberals call for ban on foreign money donations to B.C. environmental groups fighting pipeline. Guest: Vivian Krause Environment Group Funding Researcher Guest: Peter McCartney Wilderness Committee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BC Government approves Surrey Police Transition
February 27, 2020 19:29 - 16 minutesSurrey Mayor Doug McCallum says his city has been given formal approval by Solicitor General Mike Farnworth to proceed with the formation of the Surrey Police Board. McCallum campaigned on a promise to transition away from the RCMP and to a civic police department. The mayor goes on to say today marks "day one" for the Surrey Police Department. Global News Senior Reporter Janet Brown was at the technical briefing and the mayor’s press conference, and she joins us now to discuss the detail...
The Best of The Simi Sara Show -Wally Oppal provides update on Surrey Police Transition // Should all birth control in B.C. be free? // & More...
February 26, 2020 21:51 - 1 hourCHAPTER 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 It’s @jillreports’ 🔥 question of the day: Victoria became the first municipality to endorse a campaign for provincially-funded contraception. Vancouver councillors will vote on a similar motion today. Would you support MSP covering contraceptive options for women? Yes No CHAPTER 2 Wally Oppal provides update on Surrey Police Transition Wally Oppal provided an update on Surrey’s Police Transition this morning at the Surrey Board of Trade. Su...
Why officials from a Major League Baseball franchise visited Vancouver
February 26, 2020 21:47 - 8 minutesA Major League Baseball franchise has sent delegations on fact-finding missions to Vancouver twice in the last two years, including one visit to determine the viability of hosting games at B.C. Place Stadium Guest: Sean Fitzgerald Senior National Writer, The Athletic Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
COVID-19: You’ve been asked to self-isolate. Now how do you pay the bills?
February 26, 2020 21:45 - 13 minutesWith concern growing about the possibility of COVID-19 becoming a genuine pandemic, what are the options available to people who’ve been forced into isolation at home? Guest: Stephen Gillman Employment Lawyer, Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pilot clinical trial in China to test UBC researcher’s findings as a targeted therapy for COVID-19
February 26, 2020 21:10 - 10 minutesA UBC Faculty of Medicine researcher is part of an international team working with a biotechnology company on a pilot clinical trial of a potential new treatment for patients with severe coronavirus infections in China. Guest: Josef Penninger Director of UBC’s Life Sciences Institute and Canada 150 Chair in Functional Genetics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Protests a textbook example of how noble intentions can breed self-righteousness
February 26, 2020 21:03 - 7 minutesA new column from Mike Klassen at the Vancouver Courier argues that ongoing protests are breeding self-righteousness Guest: Mike Klassen Columnist, Vancouver Courier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Canadians split on healthcare professionals citing moral or faith-based objections when providing physician assisted death
February 26, 2020 20:43 - 9 minutesWhile practically half of Canadians are not in favour of legislative action that would entrench conscience rights for health care workers, the country is evenly divided when assessing cases of physician-assisted death, a new Research Co. poll has found. In the online survey of a representative national sample, 44% of Canadians agree that health care professionals should have the ability to object to providing services if they have a moral or faith-based objection to physician-assisted dea...
Should all birth control in B.C. be free?
February 26, 2020 20:15 - 10 minutesVancouver City council is voting to urge the province to make birth control free today. The motion was brought forward by Christine Boyle and Jean Swanson. Boyle says vasectomies are covered by the province's medical services plan, but women's contraception is not. She says the cost of contraception has become a significant barrier for people with low incomes. If passed, the motion will ask the provincial government to add prescription contraception to the MSP. Victoria city council already ...
Democrats unleash fierce attack on Sanders during South Carolina debate
February 26, 2020 19:18 - 10 minutesDemocrats unleashed a roaring assault against Bernie Sanders and seized on Mike Bloomberg’s past with women in the workplace during a contentious debate that tested the strength of the two men at the center of the party’s presidential nomination fight. Guest: Reggie Cecchini Global National Washington Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wally Oppal provides update on Surrey Police Transition
February 26, 2020 19:12 - 10 minutesWally Oppal provided an update on Surrey’s Police Transition this morning at the Surrey Board of Trade. Surrey City Councillors like Brenda Locke were in attendance, while the mayor was not. Guest: Brenda Locke Surrey City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Surrey needs to bring back public safety committee // Vancouver city councillor wants changes to ‘aggressive dog’ bylaw // & More...
February 25, 2020 22:32 - 1 hourCHAPTER 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 It’s @jillreports’s 🔥 question of the day: Self check-outs have become a major trend in the past few years, and have been implemented in the stores of many major Canadian retailers. Do you use the self check-out option when shopping? Yes No (tell us why in comments) CHAPTER 2 Surrey Board of Trade calls for level playing field in taxi industry The Surrey Board of Trade is calling for a level playing field for the taxi industry to compete with...
Amazon opening cashier-less supermarket
February 25, 2020 22:30 - 8 minutesAmazon is introducing a new cashierless supermarket in Seattle. How do we feel about this in Canada? Guest: Sylvain Charlebois Professor in food distribution and policy, and the senior director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab, at Halifax’s Dalhousie University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vancouver city councillor wants changes to ‘aggressive dog’ bylaw
February 25, 2020 21:49 - 13 minutesVancouver city council is meeting today, and one of the items on the agenda is a motion that, if passed, could change the way the city deals with “aggressive dogs.” Councillor Pete Fry and Michael Wiebe have put forward a motion entitled ‘Relief and Rehabilitation of Aggressive Dog Designation’ which aims to change the way the city deals with dogs that have attacked another animal or human. Vancouver’s current aggressive dog bylaw is similar to the bylaws currently in place in other muni...
Canadians would purposely cause harm to themselves or their property for insurance upgrades
February 25, 2020 21:43 - 10 minutesA new survey from Finder Canada finds 1 in 5 Canadians would stage an event for an insurance upgrade Guest: Scott Birkie Publisher of Finder Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Port Coquitlam Mayor furious after West Coast Express Blockade
February 25, 2020 21:25 - 7 minutesPort Coquitlam Mayor Brad West says his residents are being unfairly targeted by protests shutting down the West Coast Express. Guest: Brad West Mayor of Port Coquitlam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dog owner says he paid over $6,000 in pet insurance but only reimbursed $15.60
February 25, 2020 21:17 - 8 minutesWhat do you really get when you buy pet insurance? Guest: Victoria Shroff Animal Lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BC Liberal MLA Todd Stone introduces private member’s bill on strata insurance
February 25, 2020 20:24 - 9 minutesTodd Stone is calling for the BC Government to intervene in condominium strata insurance costs. Guest: Todd Stone BC Liberal MLA for Kamloops-South Thompson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vancouver needs to change the way it builds communities
February 25, 2020 20:11 - 18 minutesVancouver needs to do a better job building its communities for families says one Vancouver developer Guest: Michael Geller Architect, planner, real estate consultant and property developer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Surrey needs to bring back public safety committee
February 25, 2020 19:24 - 8 minutesSurrey City Councillor Linda Annis is calling for the city to bring back the Public Safety Committee dismantled in July 2019 Guest: Linda Annis Surrey City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Surrey Board of Trade calls for level playing field in taxi industry
February 25, 2020 19:03 - 9 minutesThe Surrey Board of Trade is calling for a level playing field for the taxi industry to compete with ridesharing companies. Guest: Anita Huberman Surrey Board of Trade CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Cullen Commission Inquiry Begins // Poor Day on the Markets // & More...
February 24, 2020 22:00 - 1 hourCHAPTER 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 It’s @JodyVance’s 🔥 question of the day: Is it time for Vancouver City Hall to declare a Homelessness Emergency? Yes No CHAPTER 2 Cullen Commission Inquiry Begins Today is the day that many of us have been counting down to….The BC money laundering inquiry, The Cullen Commission tasked with listening to concerns and garnering feedback from British Columbians on how dirty money being cleaned through gambling, real estate and luxury Cars -- am...
Travel Best Bets
February 24, 2020 21:51 - 13 minutesWhat effect is COVID-19 having on the Travel Industry? DEALS Puerto Vallarta Apr 8,15 or 22 Air & 7 nights in a 3.5-star beachfront all-inclusive resort (Royal Decameron) $559 + $462 tax (1021) Ireland Self-Drive June Air (Dublin), 7 nights Bed & Breakfast (2 in Dublin, 2 in Galway, 2 in Killarney, 1 in Limerick), Breakfast daily, rental car & a travel kit including welcome letter, Dublin city map, general map of Ireland and Heritage book including discounts on admission to Ir...
How are we doing in the first month of ride-sharing?
February 24, 2020 21:31 - 7 minutesIt’s officially one month to the day since ride-sharing entered Metro Vancouver so what sort of impact is it having on the area? Guest: Nate Sabine Board Member,Hospitality Vancouver Association, Director of Business Development for Blueprint which owns a number of bars, pubs, night clubs etc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vancouver Island franchise owner sending three employees on all-expenses- paid vacation
February 24, 2020 21:25 - 9 minutesWe’ve all heard stories about bad bosses. I mean, they even made a whole movie about it… But what I’m about to tell you isn’t a story about a bad boss… no… this is a story about a pair of great bosses! Guest: Claire Allen CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former Vancouver Canucks goaltenders promoting men’s mental health
February 24, 2020 21:04 - 14 minutesFormer Vancouver Canucks goaltender Corey Hirsch is promoting men’s mental health alongside Kirk McLean in a new video being put together by the B.C. Government Guest: Corey Hirsch Former Vancouver Canucks goaltender, Now Canucks Analyst on Sportsnet 650 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vancouver councillors want city to declare a homelessness emergency
February 24, 2020 20:43 - 18 minutesTwo Vancouver city councillors are calling on their colleagues to declare a homelessness emergency in order to build a substantial amount of new housing. Guest: George Affleck Former NPA City Councilor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Metro Vancouver Chinese restaurants ask governments for tax exemptions amid COVID-19 outbreak
February 24, 2020 20:34 - 8 minutesBC has recorded another case of COVID 19 - or novel coronavirus. It's the 7th case and connected with case 6 identified last week, a woman returning from Iran. He's a man in his 40's in the Fraser Health region, he's stable and in isolation at home. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says others in close contact are also in isolation being monitored. In response to fears over COVID-19, many of metro Vancouver’s Chinese restaurants have had to temporarily shut down. Charlie Huang is ...
Poor Day on the Markets
February 24, 2020 20:27 - 9 minutesThis morning has seen the DOW take a nose-dive, down upwards of 900 points . When there is a surge or a crash in the markets, the first place we go is to Michael Campbell … host of Money Talks Saturday mornings across the Corus radio network, heard here in BC at 8:30am …. Thanks for joining us on short notice Michael. Guest: Michael Campbell Host of Moneytalks Saturdays at 8:30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Busy day South of the border
February 24, 2020 19:36 - 9 minutesThere are many moving parts in the US on this Feb 24th…..we need to debrief on Nevada, look ahead to what’s next in the race to become the Democratic nominee … The Dow Jones taking a big hit today… more than 900 points after Covid 19 virus cases surge in south korea and italy. LEt’s head to the US capital now and check in with our REggie Cecchini …. Global national reporter and producer in DC. Guest: Reggie Cecchini Global National Washington DC producer/reporter Learn more about you...
Cullen Commission Inquiry Begins
February 24, 2020 19:08 - 19 minutesToday is the day that many of us have been counting down to….The BC money laundering inquiry, The Cullen Commission tasked with listening to concerns and garnering feedback from British Columbians on how dirty money being cleaned through gambling, real estate and luxury Cars -- among other things -- hitting our province’ literally “right where we live”. One of the great Global investigative journalists who brought the depth and breadth of organized crime in our midst. Guest: Sam Cooper ...
The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Debating the Sugar Tax // 2030 Vancouver Olympics bid: should we do it again?// &more...
February 21, 2020 22:00 - 1 hourCHAPTER 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 It’s @MikeSmythNews’s 🔥 question of the day: What is your current concern level about the coronavirus? High Moderate Low CHAPTER 2 Should Vancouver bid for the 2030 Olympics? With John Furlong suggesting Vancouver should bid on the 2030 Olympics, we have brought together a panel of former politicians to discuss Guest: George Affleck Former Vancouver city councillor Guest: Stuart Parker Former B.C. Green Party leader CHAPTER 3 Deba...
Wilder vs. Fury Heavyweight championship fight
February 21, 2020 21:32 - 4 minutesBig fight preview: Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury for heavyweight championship. Biggest heavyweight fight in 50 years?! Guest: Keith Idec Senior writer and columnist, BoxingScene.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2030 Vancouver Olympics bid: should we do it again?
February 21, 2020 21:30 - 13 minutesGuest: Pete Fry Vancouver city councilor Guest: Jack Crompton Whistler Mayor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Indigenous leaders speaking up more loudly in support of Coastal GasLink pipeline
February 21, 2020 21:10 - 18 minutesStewart Muir Executive director, Resource Works Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Debating the Sugar Tax
February 21, 2020 21:04 - 18 minutesThe BC Government will be putting the 7% PST on to carbonated drinks as of July 1, 2020. Does this make sense? Dr. Tom Warshawski, pediatrician Chair of Childhood Obesity Foundation Kris Sims Canadian Taxpayers Federation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices