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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Should parks in Metro Vancouver have designated silent trails?
April 22, 2024 15:37 - 8 minutesRecognizing the negative impact of urban noise on the therapeutic benefits of spending time in nature, A Vancouver resident is proposing the development of specific trails within Metro Vancouver's parks that would be designated as quiet zones. Guest: Tara Brown, PhD Candidate in the Department of Forestry at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CKNW Playoff Report for Apr 22, 2024
April 22, 2024 15:23 - 3 minutesGuest: Jay Janower, Sports Anchor for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is incarceration the best way to tackle crime?
April 22, 2024 15:23 - 9 minutesCanadians are concerned about crime, but increasing incarceration may not be the most effective solution. A study by the Canadian Centre for Safer Communities suggests that a significant reduction in violent crime is possible within the next five years by adopting a "smart on crime" approach instead of being "tough on crime." Guest: Dr. Irvin Waller, Professor Emeritus of Criminology at the University of Ottawa and Author of “Science and Secrets of Ending Violent Crime” Learn more about your ...
Why are people interested in making their car louder?
April 22, 2024 15:22 - 7 minutesDo you like the sound of a loud car or motorcycle? If you answered yes, you might have psychopathic tendencies. Guest: Julie Aitken Schermer, Professor of Psychology at Western University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Would a Canadian Grocery Code lower the cost of food?
April 22, 2024 15:22 - 8 minutesThe proposed Canadian grocery code aims to establish fair trading practices between grocery retailers and suppliers. Its objective is to ensure a more equitable distribution of power within the grocery supply chain, thereby preventing larger retailers from imposing unfair conditions on smaller suppliers. Guest: Mike von Massow, Associate Professor of Food Economics at the University of Guelph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Ending decriminalization
April 22, 2024 15:22 - 12 minutesThe Decriminalization experiment is in trouble as councillors in New West, Surrey and Richmond are calling for an end to what they categorize as a “deadly experiment with decriminalization.” Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scotts Thoughts: What can you do for Earth Day
April 22, 2024 13:38 - 6 minutesWhen people try to change their habits for Earth Day, some don’t know where to start. Scott has some easy suggestions to get you green on Earth Day. Guest: Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How different was beer in the 16th century?
April 22, 2024 13:24 - 9 minutesMany 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Why do humans have anxiety, are asylum seekers safe in Canada & Knowing the new rental regulations in BC
April 19, 2024 16:12 - 59 minutesSeg 1: Why do we have social anxiety? Phobias, especially social anxieties, differ from fears of spiders or enclosed spaces because they originate from deep evolutionary and social necessities. Guest: Dr. Dean Burnett, Neuroscientist and Author of “Emotional Ignorance: Lost and Found in the Science of Emotion” Seg 2: View From Victoria: BC’s decriminalization experiment is getting the attention of Ottawa as the Federal minister wants a meeting, prompted by the revelations from testimony by wo...
Are BC prisons getting more violent?
April 19, 2024 15:47 - 8 minutesOver 100 members of the Union of Canadian Correctional Officers protested outside the Correctional Service Canada’s Pacific regional headquarters yesterday to highlight escalating violence in correctional facilities. Guest: John Randle, President of the Union of Canadian Correctional Officers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kickin' it with the Caps for Apr 19, 2024
April 19, 2024 14:57 - 3 minutesThe Whitecaps are headed to Seattle tomorrow for a big rivalry game and they are always fun with fans in the stands! Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why did BC add new rules to its short term rental legislation?
April 19, 2024 14:52 - 9 minutesPremier David Eby says his government is tilting the rules towards families who need a home, and speculators should invest in that instead of short-term rentals and houses to flip. Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC’s Minister of Housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are political asylum seekers safe in Canada?
April 19, 2024 14:31 - 7 minutesTransnational repression in Canada is a pressing issue, particularly as it affects political refugees and dissidents who have fled authoritarian regimes. Guest: Meghan Davidson Ladly, Freelance Writer and Contributor to MacLean’s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Weekly Cecchini Check-in for Apr 19, 2024
April 19, 2024 14:21 - 8 minutesThe Jury is set in the Trump trial and the entire Kennedy family lined up behind Biden to rebuke RFK jr’s presidential bid. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: The Federal government wants answers on BC's decriminalization experiment
April 19, 2024 14:04 - 13 minutesBC’s decriminalization experiment is getting the attention of Ottawa as the Federal minister wants a meeting, prompted by the revelations from testimony by workers in the healthcare industry. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why do we have social anxiety?
April 19, 2024 13:39 - 9 minutesPhobias, especially social anxieties, differ from fears of spiders or enclosed spaces because they originate from deep evolutionary and social necessities. Guest: Dr. Dean Burnett, Neuroscientist and Author of “Emotional Ignorance: Lost and Found in the Science of Emotion” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Is posture actually important?, Spending money at Translink & Grounding All Boeing 787's
April 18, 2024 15:54 - 1 hourSeg 1: Is our posture as important as we think? Beth Linker's book Slouch: Posture Panic in Modern America provides a detailed historical analysis of America's obsession with posture, from Darwin's evolutionary theories to the mid-20th century. Guest: Dr. Beth Linker, Department Chair and Professor of History and the Sociology of Science at the University of Pennsylvania and Author of “Slouch: Posture Panic in Modern America” Seg 2: Would you give up your phone for a bottle of wine? With the ...
Why was Jontay Porter banned from the NBA?
April 18, 2024 15:49 - 9 minutesJontay Porter, a player with the Raptors, has been issued a lifetime ban from the NBA following an investigation that found he breached several anti-gambling rules. Guest: Doug Smith, Sports Reporter for The Toronto Star Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is Canada’s role in the international gun trafficking trade?
April 18, 2024 15:32 - 9 minutesNine individuals, including several Air Canada employees, have been charged in connection to a $20-million gold heist at Toronto Pearson Airport that occurred on April 18, 2023. Guest: Dr. Noah Schwartz, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of the Fraser Valley and Author of “On Target: Gun Culture, Storytelling, and the NRA” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How is TransLink going to spend its new provincial funding?
April 18, 2024 14:56 - 9 minutesBC is allocating up to $300 million in new capital funding to assist TransLink in expanding its bus fleet. Transportation Minister Rob Fleming highlighted that this investment will help alleviate overcrowding and reduce wait times across the region. Guest: Kevin Quinn, CEO of TransLink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Living in Stanley Park for 30 years
April 18, 2024 14:39 - 8 minutesStanley park is the crown Jewel of Vancouver, but the park has secrets that many of us know nothing about including a few residents that have been there for over 30 years. Guest: Alissa Thibault, Global News Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should Boeing’s 787 Dreamliners be grounded?
April 18, 2024 14:38 - 8 minutesA Boeing engineer testified before a Senate subcommittee regarding serious safety concerns within Boeing's manufacturing processes. Guest: Dr. David Woods, Professor of Cognitive Systems Engineering and Human Systems Integration at Ohio State University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Mike DeJong goes Federal
April 18, 2024 14:06 - 15 minutesMike de Jong has announced he is going into Federal politics, which is not a surprise as he hinted at it more than a year ago. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Would you give up your phone for a bottle of wine?
April 18, 2024 13:28 - 6 minutesWith the goal of encouraging face-to-face conversation and dining, a restaurant is giving customers a free glass of wine if they give up their phone. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is our posture as important as we think?
April 18, 2024 13:27 - 9 minutesBeth Linker's book Slouch: Posture Panic in Modern America provides a detailed historical analysis of America's obsession with posture, from Darwin's evolutionary theories to the mid-20th century. Guest: Dr. Beth Linker, Department Chair and Professor of History and the Sociology of Science at the University of Pennsylvania and Author of “Slouch: Posture Panic in Modern America” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Breaking down the budget, Time Zone on the moon & Building for Canada's future
April 17, 2024 15:50 - 1 hourSeg 1: Should we be building cities inside of asteroids? With the increasing interest in space exploration and the possibility of humans living and working away from Earth, there is a need for viable housing options in space. Guest: Dr. Adam Frank, Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Rochester and Author of Light of the Stars: Alien Worlds and the Fate of the Earth Seg 2: Who was responsible for the Pearson Airport Gold Heist? A year ago today, a man presented a fake waybill to Air...
Making Cents of the Markets for Apr 17, 2024
April 17, 2024 15:49 - 10 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
Is Canada doing enough to make housing affordable again?
April 17, 2024 15:40 - 9 minutesThe housing strategy aims to construct 3.9 million homes by 2031. To achieve this goal, the government has allocated $8.5 billion in additional spending. Guest: Dr. Alexandra Flynn, Director of the Housing Research Collaborative and Associate Professor at Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The consequences of overlooking Canada’s productivity emergency
April 17, 2024 15:23 - 9 minutesThe Business Council of BC has strongly criticized the 2024 Federal Budget for not effectively addressing what the Bank of Canada describes as a productivity "emergency" in Canada. Guest: David Williams, Vice President of Policy at the Business Council of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What can tourists expect from a recovering Maui?
April 17, 2024 14:29 - 7 minutesThe August 2023 wildfires resulted in the devastating loss of loved ones, homes, cultural and historical sites, and businesses in Lahaina, located in West Maui. How has the island recovered? Guest: Leanne Pletcher, Director of Public Relations for Maui Visitors & Convention Bureau Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why is the moon getting its own time zone?
April 17, 2024 14:26 - 8 minutesThe initiative for a lunar-specific time standard, known as Coordinated Lunar Time, arises from the necessity for extreme precision in space travel. Guest: Michelle Hanlon, Professor of Practice and the Executive Director of the Center for Air and Space Law at the University of Mississippi School of Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Bombshell testimony has government stumbling
April 17, 2024 14:23 - 12 minutesThe Premier is responding to bombshell testimony from Deputy Chief Fiona Wilson saying diversion is real and Police can do nothing about open drug use. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who was responsible for the Pearson Airport Gold Heist?
April 17, 2024 13:43 - 6 minutesA year ago today, a man presented a fake waybill to Air Canada staff at a warehouse beside Pearson International Airport. According to court documents, the man then walked out with 400 kilograms of gold and $1.95 million USD cash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should we be building cities inside of asteroids?
April 17, 2024 13:42 - 10 minutesWith the increasing interest in space exploration and the possibility of humans living and working away from Earth, there is a need for viable housing options in space. Guest: Dr. Adam Frank, Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Rochester and Author of Light of the Stars: Alien Worlds and the Fate of the Earth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: The spy who couldn't spell, What to expect in the Federal Budget & Could every Canadian get a family doctor
April 16, 2024 16:07 - 1 hourSeg 1: How a spy who couldn’t spell foiled the biggest espionage heist in history Before Edward Snowden's infamous data breach, the largest theft of government secrets was committed by an ingenious traitor whose espionage scheme and complex coded messages were made even more baffling by his dyslexia. Guest: Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, Journalist and Author of “The Spy Who Couldn’t Spell” Seg 2: The most stressful time of day!! 8:15am is the most stressful time of day. Now that you know, how can y...
Could every Canadian get a family doctor one day?
April 16, 2024 15:55 - 9 minutesDr. Jane Philpott’s vision for reforming the Canadian healthcare system emphasizes establishing a universally accessible "primary care home" model. Guest: Dr. Jane Philpott, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Director of the School of Medicine at Queen’s University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should Canada adopt a national child welfare alert?
April 16, 2024 15:55 - 9 minutesThe death of Alexandru Radita is a tragic story that has brought to light several systemic issues in child welfare across Canadian provinces. Guest: Tracy Brady, Child Welfare Advocate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What can we expect from the 2024 Federal Budget?
April 16, 2024 14:58 - 7 minutesMost of it has already been announced but the latest federal budget is set to be tabled later today in Parliament. Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Senior Correspondent for Global News National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is Open Banking and why should you care?
April 16, 2024 14:30 - 7 minutesChrystia Freeland is set to release the federal budget later today, and as part of that its expected to announce a framework for something called open banking. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why do we have gut feelings?
April 16, 2024 14:23 - 8 minutesWe’ve all had a gut feeling – that visceral, stomach-churning sensation you get during a bout of anxiety, happiness, or even disgust. The relationship between the gut and emotions is not one-way. Guest: Dr. Camilla Nord, Assistant Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge and Author of “The Balanced Brain: The Science of Mental Health” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Yay or Nay to designated drug use spaces?
April 16, 2024 14:23 - 16 minutesThe Health Minister said they would be establishing designated spaces for illicit drug use at BC Hospitals but now he is changing his mind? Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The most stressful time of day!
April 16, 2024 13:41 - 5 minutes8:15am is the most stressful time of day. Now that you know, how can you best anticipate and manage your time to make your morning less stressful? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How a spy who couldn’t spell foiled the biggest espionage heist in history
April 16, 2024 13:40 - 9 minutesBefore Edward Snowden's infamous data breach, the largest theft of government secrets was committed by an ingenious traitor whose espionage scheme and complex coded messages were made even more baffling by his dyslexia. Guest: Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, Journalist and Author of “The Spy Who Couldn’t Spell” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Is a lack of sleep good for you?, BC serving up 5-star meals in space & Preventing crimes against women
April 15, 2024 15:54 - 1 hourSeg 1: Can sleep deprivation make you happier? Sleep is a vital component of human health, However, modern lifestyles often lead to sleep deprivation due to long working hours and social activities. New data suggests that lack of sleep might be a benefit? Guest: Dr. Jennifer Goldschmied, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Co-Author of the Study Seg 2: Are we on the verge of losing customer service From an airline that ‘extorted’ a tip out o...
How BC is helping make 5-star meals in space
April 15, 2024 15:45 - 9 minutesThe Deep Space Food Challenge is a collaborative effort between the Canadian Space Agency and NASA to develop innovative solutions to sustain astronauts on long-duration space missions. Guest: Dr. Saber Miresmailli, CEO of Ecoation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why did Iran launch an attack against Israel?
April 15, 2024 15:33 - 9 minutesThe long-standing shadow war between Iran and Israel, which traditionally avoided direct military confrontations, took a sharp turn towards a more open and dangerous phase. Guest: Javed Ali, Associate Professor of Practice at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Inside the efforts to save kʷiisaḥiʔis
April 15, 2024 15:00 - 8 minutesIn a dramatic rescue attempt in a remote British Columbia lagoon, kʷiisaḥiʔis, a highly intelligent orca calf, eluded capture despite efforts by a large rescue team equipped with boats, divers, nets, and advanced underwater detection tools. Guest: Gord Kurbis, Videographer Covering Orca Rescue in Zeballos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The hype over a new movie that has people divided
April 15, 2024 14:58 - 8 minutesThe number one movie at the Box office over the weekend was CIVIL WAR, and it has people talking. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Canada capable of preventing crimes against Indigenous women?
April 15, 2024 14:22 - 8 minutesThe Indigenous Women Justice Plan report sheds light on the pressing need for better communication and collaboration to put an end to violence against Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people. Guest: Kory Wilson, Chair of the BC First Nations Justice Council Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Marking a somber anniversary
April 15, 2024 14:13 - 13 minutesThe NDP is marking the 8th anniversary of the declaration of a toxic drug crisis in BC and while their have been thousands of lives lost the message is stay the course. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices