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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Do the anti-pipeline blockades threaten the contracts?
February 13, 2020 20:09 - 17 minutesGeorge Hemeon is responsible for negotiating and managing pipeline contracts with First Nations and Indigenous-owned businesses. How many contracts have been negotiated? How does this benefit First Nations? Guest: George Hemeon Manager of Indigenous Contracting, Coastal GasLink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How are the Wet'suwet'en supporters protests impacting the future of the Coastal Gaslink pipeline?
February 13, 2020 19:23 - 15 minutesCoastal GasLink pipeline fight, protester blockades. Does this threaten the pipeline and the massive LNG Canada megaproject it would supply? Dan George is Chief of the Burns Lake Band within the Wet'suwet'en, and he's in favor of the pipeline. He says signing on to the pipeline offers a financial lifeline to many up north. Guest: Bryan Cox President and CEO, BC LNG Alliance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Speaking with Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson about the Coastal Gas Link Protests // New poll suggests majority think Olympics were worth it // & More...
February 12, 2020 21:46 - 1 hourCHAPTER 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 It’s @MikeSmythNews’s 🔥 question of the day: It’s been 10 years since Vancouver hosted the Winter Olympics! In your opinion, what kind of impact did the Olympic Games have on the city? Positive Negative None CHAPTER 2 Speaking with Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson about the Coastal Gas Link Protests It was a wild day at the legislature yesterday as protesters took over blocking politicians and media getting into the building. It overshadow...
Why weren’t protesters arrested at the legislature yesterday?
February 12, 2020 21:33 - 16 minutesProtesters roughed up legislature staffers and spat on at least one person and blocked access to the building for people trying to get to work. So where do we draw the line between peaceful protests and criminal offenses? Guest: Kash Heed Former Public Safety Minister and West Vancouver Police Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New poll suggests majority think Olympics were worth it
February 12, 2020 20:40 - 10 minutesMore than 7-in-10 British Columbians think hosting Olympics was worth it in the long run. Guest: Mario Canseco President ResearchCo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Documentary goes behind the scenes on the Olympic Games
February 12, 2020 20:01 - 16 minutesDocumentary filmmaker George Orr has put together a documentary which takes a behind the scenes look at when the Olympics came to Vancouver. Guest: George Orr Veteran broadcast journalist & Documentary Filmmaker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Debating the Coastal Gaslink Pipeline
February 12, 2020 19:39 - 18 minutesThe debate over the Coastal Gaslink Pipeline continues to rage on. Guest: Peter McCartney Climate campaigner, Wilderness Committee Guest: Stewart Muir Executive Director, Resource Works Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Speaking with Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson about the Coastal Gas Link Protests
February 12, 2020 19:02 - 19 minutesIt was a wild day at the legislature yesterday as protesters took over blocking politicians and media getting into the building. It overshadowed the throne speech, which was not full of much news anyway. Guest: Andrew Wilkinson BC Liberal Leader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Global News reporter Richard Zussman recounts today’s events at the Legislature
February 11, 2020 21:51 - 9 minutesA wild scene at the BC Legislature in Victoria this morning, where hundreds of anti-pipeline protestors blocked all of the doors to the building, preventing MLA's from entering. Global news reporter Richard Zussman was at the centre of the chaos, and CKNW contributor Claire Allen caught up with him to hear all the details… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Hearing from a Wet'Suwet'en member on the Coastal GasLink pipeline // What are Surrey’s Transportation Priorities // & More...
February 11, 2020 21:48 - 1 hourCHAPTER 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 It’s @MikeSmythNews’s 🔥 question of the day: Do you support protestors of the Coastal Gaslink pipeline? Yes No CHAPTER 2 Hearing from a Wet'Suwet'en member on the Coastal GasLink pipeline We are hearing from a Wet’Suwet’en member who supports the Coastal GasLink pipeline Guest: Candice George Wet’Suwet’en member who supports the Coastal GasLink pipeline CHAPTER 3 Previewing the BC Throne Speech Wild day at the BC Legislature as pro...
An open letter from a so-called ambulance chaser
February 11, 2020 21:09 - 18 minutesEric Goodman, a lawyer with Mussio Goodman has written an open letter in response to the BC Government’s move to no-fault insurance Guest: Eric Goodman Partner, Mussio Goodman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What are Surrey’s Transportation Priorities
February 11, 2020 20:35 - 6 minutesWith the contract awarded on the Patullo Bridge yesterday, what are the transportation priorities in the City of Surrey Guest: Anita Huberman Surrey Board of Trade CEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Surrey Councillor still concerned about ride hailing in his city
February 11, 2020 20:21 - 8 minutesSpeaking at last night’s Council Meeting, Surrey Councillor Doug Elford says his concerns have not been put to bed over ride hailing in his city. Guest: Doug Elford Surrey City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Peloton sales soar after THAT ad
February 11, 2020 20:03 - 10 minutesAfter a backlash to the “Peloton wife” commercial last Christmas, a surprising result: The exercise bike company has reported big sales and revenues! Does this prove all publicity is good publicity? Guest: Christina Daves Publicity Strategist at PR For Everyone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Previewing the BC Throne Speech
February 11, 2020 19:42 - 18 minutesWild day at the BC Legislature as protestors of the Coastal GasLink Pipeline block access to the building possibly delaying today’s Throne Speech Guest: Vaughn Palmer Vancouver Sun Legislature Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hearing from a Wet'Suwet'en member on the Coastal GasLink pipeline
February 11, 2020 19:11 - 14 minutesWe are hearing from a Wet’Suwet’en member who supports the Coastal GasLink pipeline Guest: Candice George Wet’Suwet’en member who supports the Coastal GasLink pipeline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Best of Simi Sara Show: Pipeline Protests, Political Panel & Problematic Patullo
February 10, 2020 21:37 - 1 hourChapter 1 Hot question of the day It’s @MikeSmythNews’s 🔥 question of the day: We’re giving away Backstreet boys tickets on the show all this week, so we want to know who your favourite boy band is The Jackson 5 Backstreet Boys Boys II Men *NSYNC You can vote on Twitter at @CKNW. You can also call the CKNW Buzz Line at (604) 331-BUZZ (2899) and leave your vote there! Chapter 2 Police arrest anti-pipeline protesters blocking the Port of Vancouver Vancouver police arrested more than...
ICBCs move to no-fault style insurance could be especially harmful to cyclists: lawyer
February 10, 2020 21:31 - 15 minutesB.C. trial lawyers are continuing to sound the alarm over ICBC’s move to a no-fault style insurance system, with one lawyer saying the change could be especially harmful to cyclists. Joel Zanatta, a Vancouver personal injury lawyer who cycles to and from work every day, says the new system would prevent crash victims from seeking appropriate compensation beyond medical coverage, with income loss protection, in particular, getting capped. Guest: Joel Zanatta, “The cycling lawyer” says no-fau...
Patullo Bridge Announcement
February 10, 2020 21:27 - 6 minutesClaire Trevena and John Horgan are holding a press conference in New Westminster as we speak announcing the contract for the Pattullo Bridge replacement has been awarded, creating good jobs and training opportunities for workers who will help build the toll-free crossing to better connect communities in the Lower Mainland. Guest: Marvin Hunt, Liberal MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
US Political Panel
February 10, 2020 20:01 - 16 minutesReconvening the US political panel after Trump’s impeachment last week. Guests: Brian Kennedy, Can-Am Consulting, San Diego Karen Kataline, Spouting Off Radio, Colorado Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former Liberal Staffer on board with no-fault insurance
February 10, 2020 19:19 - 11 minutesFormer member of Gordon Campbell’s staff Martyn Brown has written a column in the Georgia Straight outlining why he’s on board with no-fault insurance. Guest: Martyn Brown, Former B.C. premier Gordon Campbell’s long-serving chief of staff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hearing from First Nations who support Coastal Gas Link Pipeline
February 10, 2020 19:04 - 6 minutesSome first nations group believe only one side of the story is being heard, as many groups support the pipeline. Guest: Chris Sankey, Former elected band councilor, Lax Kw’alaams First Nation, Prince Rupert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Police arrest anti-pipeline protesters blocking the Port of Vancouver
February 10, 2020 18:51 - 11 minutesVancouver police arrested more than 30 protesters opposed to the Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline on Monday morning. Demonstrators blocked access to the Port of Vancouver in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs who are trying to stop the pipeline project Guest: Natalie Knight, Spokesperson for Wet’suwet’en Solidarity blockades Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Best of the Simi Sara Show - Uber 1 - Surrey 0
February 07, 2020 21:49 - 59 minutesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How are doctors feeling about the ICBC changes?
February 07, 2020 21:47 - 7 minutesAttorney General David Eby was on the CKNW Morning Show with Simi Sara this morning and said the Doctors of BC are on-board with the no-fault insurance system. We chat with Dr. Kathleen Ross, Doctors of BC President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should government intervene on the strata insurance front?
February 07, 2020 21:18 - 10 minutesTony Gioventu wants to see government intervention on issues like rising strata insurance costs and collapsing deals. We chat with Tony, Executive Director, Condo Home Owners Association of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BC Political Panel: ICBC, pipelines, & more
February 07, 2020 20:50 - 10 minutesIt’s been another crazy week in B.C. Politics this week so we thought we’d re-convene our B.C. Political Panel. On the revised $12.6 billion cost to complete the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, Finance Minister Bill Morneau says "what's clear from what the company told us today is that the project continues to be a strong project" and remains viable for eventual commercial buyers For the panel we have Maclean Kay, Editor-in-chief, The Orca And Shannon Waters, Reporter, BC Today L...
Man who blew the whistle on coronavirus, dies because of it
February 07, 2020 20:32 - 6 minutesDeath of Dr. Li. Wienlang could spell trouble for China Communist Party GUEST: Jeremy NuttallTITLE: Toronto Star Reporter based in Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Suzuki Foundation calls on Government to stop Coastal Gaslink Pipeline
February 07, 2020 20:21 - 10 minutesDavid Suzuki Foundation is calling on the Government to reconsider their approach to First Nation consultation on Coastal GasLink pipeline and halt the project. GUEST: Jay RitchlinTITLE: David Suzuki Foundation Director General for Western Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ride Hailing, Pipelines & ICBC Questions
February 07, 2020 19:08 - 12 minutesSpeaking to reporters on a conference call this morning, TransMountain CEO Ian Anderson says the cost of the project is now 12.6 BILLION DOLLARS. While speaking on the conference call this morning, Anderson discussed what had contributed to the cost increases for the project. Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global News Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Best Of The Simi Sara Show: ICBC Rate Changes!
February 06, 2020 21:55 - 1 hourChapter 1 Hot question of the day It’s @MikeSmythNews’s 🔥 question of the day: Should B.C. adopt no-fault insurance? Yes, cut the lawyers out No, I don’t trust ICBC You can vote on Twitter at @CKNW. You can also call the CKNW Buzz Line at (604) 331-BUZZ (2899) and leave your vote there! Chapter 2 ICBC announces switch to no-fault insurance in bid to find savings for the embattled public insurer BC Government making changes to ICBC by moving to no-fault type insurance, removing law...
BC Liberals respond to the announcement of no-fault insurance
February 06, 2020 21:49 - 10 minutesThe British Columbia government is moving to curtail lawyers and legal costs in the public auto insurance system by severely limiting injured people's ability to sue at-fault drivers or the auto insurer after a crash. The government says legislation will be introduced in the coming weeks that will lower premiums at the Insurance Corporation of B.C. by about 20 per cent, an average of $400 in savings per driver. Andrew Wilkinson is the leader of the BC Liberals, and he joins us to react to t...
Debate on the future of ICBC
February 06, 2020 21:31 - 16 minutesWith the government moving to no-fault insurance in May 2021, what does the future of ICBC look like? Guest: Aaron Sutherland, Insurance Bureau of Canada David Black, President of MoveUp Union at ICBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What does the ICBC decision mean for physiotherapists in BC?
February 06, 2020 20:57 - 6 minutesAnother group weighing in on today’s news who aren’t in favour of the move are Rehab Physiotherapists Guest: Louise Craig, Rehab Physiotherapist and Spokesperson from RoadBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Attorney General David Eby serves a blow to personal injury lawyers with announcement of no-fault insurance model
February 06, 2020 20:47 - 10 minutesPremier John Horgan and Attorney General David Eby announced major changes to the ICBC, the largest since ICBC was created over four decades ago. One of the major changes announced this morning is a shift to a no-fault insurance. No-fault insurance will mean people involved in vehicle crashes can no longer sue each other for damages — except in cases involving court convictions for offences like negligence, street racing, impaired driving, as well as in cases of faulty manufacturing, botched...
BC Government overhauls ICBC with no-fault insurance
February 06, 2020 20:36 - 9 minutesThe BC Government is dramatically overhauling the way ICBC works - by drastically cutting legal costs and passing on the savings to drivers. While speaking at the press conference this morning. Matthew Fahey is a lawyer with Westpoint Law Group, and he has been an outspoken critic of no-fault insurance. Guest: Matthew Fahey, Lawyer with Westpoint Law Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Government announces move to no-fault insurance in order to extinguish the ICBC ‘dumpster fire’
February 06, 2020 20:15 - 6 minutesThe BC Government has announced a massive overhaul to ICBC. Attorney General David Eby says it's a big step toward putting out that dumpster fire and could mean big savings for drivers. Guests: Rob Shaw, Vancouver Sun Legislative –Columnist David Eby, B.C. Attorney General Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Disability Alliance reacts to ICBC Announcement
February 06, 2020 19:50 - 9 minutesBC Government making changes to ICBC by moving to no-fault type insurance, removing lawyers and legal costs from the current system. Leg takes effect May 1, 2021. What does this announcement mean for the disabled community and how are they reacting? Guest: Justina Loh, Executive Director, Disability Alliance of BC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ICBC announces switch to no-fault insurance in bid to find savings for the embattled public insurer
February 06, 2020 19:31 - 16 minutesBC Government making changes to ICBC by moving to no-fault type insurance, removing lawyers and legal costs from the current system. Leg takes effect May 1, 2021 The new no-fault system will boost the maximum lifetime care benefits an injured person could receive from $300,000 to $7.5 million, with the additional promise that more funding will be available for visits to physiotherapists, chiropractors, counsellors and other recovery services. Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bure...
The Best of the Simi Sara Show w/ Mike Smyth - Strikes, Pipelines, Ridesharing & more
February 05, 2020 21:39 - 1 hourCHAPTER 1 - 🔥🔥Hot Question of the Day🔥🔥 Do you want a B.C. Provincial Election in 2020? -Yes, bring it on. -No, delay to fall 2021. CHAPTER 2 - Western Forest Products Veteran mediators Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers have pulled out of talks between Western Forest Products and the United Steelworkers Local 1-1937. CHAPTER 3 - Pipeline Protest The Federal Court of Appeals says the government’s decision to approve the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion a second time is reasonable and will...
Could Peter Mackay beat Trudeau?
February 05, 2020 21:27 - 16 minutesAlise Mills, Political Commentator has some feelings about Peter Mackay's campaign so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
So you want to be a ridehailing driver?
February 05, 2020 20:57 - 14 minutesWhistle Rideshare is about to launch in Tofino. We talk to their CEO Dylan Green, about what it takes to qualify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
British Columbian expectations for an early election
February 05, 2020 20:20 - 8 minutesResearchCo has conducted a new poll which gauged sentiments when it comes to a potential early election this year for the leadership of the Province. We chat with ResearchCo CEO Mario Canseco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Debating the Protesting of a Pipeline
February 05, 2020 19:38 - 17 minutesThe Federal Court of Appeals says the government’s decision to approve the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion a second time is reasonable and will stand. Via Phone: Sven Biggs, Climate & Energy Campaigner, Stand.earth Guest: Adam Pankratz Full-time Lecturer, Strategy and Business Economics Division, UBC Sauder School of Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mediators Pull Out Of Talks
February 05, 2020 19:10 - 17 minutesVeteran mediators Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers have pulled out of talks between Western Forest Products and the United Steelworkers Local 1-1937. Guest: Gaby Wickstrom, Mayor of Port McNeill Guest: John Rustad, BC Liberal MLA, Nechako Lakes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Peter Mackay speaks to CKNW // Iowa caucuses: Will stalled results impact candidate momentum?
February 04, 2020 21:51 - 1 hourCHAPTER 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 It’s @sfaux’s 🔥 question of the day: What’s your ideal temperature on the thermostat in the winter? 10-15 degrees 15-20 degrees 20-25 degrees 25+ degrees CHAPTER 2 Peter Mackay speaks to CKNW In his first interview with BC-based media, Peter MacKay speaks to CKNW host Stirling Faux about his Conservative Leadership Campaign. Guest: Peter MacKay Conservative Leadership Candidate CHAPTER 3 Contracted Long-term Care System Needs Better ...
CKNW Thermostat Wars
February 04, 2020 21:44 - 19 minutesCKNW Contributor Claire Allen joins me in the studio to talk about a very serious issue that has come up in the CKNW office, the battle is over the thermostat. Guest: Claire Allen CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Iowa caucuses: Will stalled results impact candidate momentum?
February 04, 2020 21:24 - 14 minutesThe Iowa caucuses were marred by technology troubles on Monday night that stalled the release of the pivotal competition’s results. In a statement, the Iowa Democratic Party said it had found “inconsistencies in the reporting of three sets of results” from a mobile app used to collect data. The party confirmed in a statement that the issue was “simply a reporting issue” and that there was no hack or intrusion. ALSO: On the brink of his Senate acquittal, U.S. President Donald Trump will be un...
Thousands of tickets sent out in the mail for B.C. drivers speeding through intersections
February 04, 2020 20:45 - 17 minutesAs the provincial government continues to activate intersection speed cameras, the number of tickets issued continues to climb. According to new numbers posted on Monday, drivers received 7,353 speeding tickets from intersection cameras between October and December. There were 15 cameras active in November and December, up from 10 in October. Guest: Grant Gottgetreu Retired Corporal of the West Vancouver Police Department Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Contracted Long-term Care System Needs Better Monitoring of Care Hours, Tighter Financial Oversight and More Transparency
February 04, 2020 20:41 - 15 minutesToday, B.C.’s Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie released her latest report titled A Billion Reasons to Care. The report is the first provincial review of the $1.4 billion-dollar contracted long-term care sector in British Columbia. The review examined industry contracts, annual audited financial statements and detailed reporting on revenue and expenditures for the years 2016/17 and 2017/18. Guest: Isobel MacKenzie B.C.’s Senior’s Advocate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...