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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Free fentanyl test strips to be distributed in Vancouver Coastal Health region
January 17, 2020 21:32 - 10 minutesVancouver coastal health has introduced new fentanyl test kits. For the first time in British Columbia, the public will be able to check drugs at home with take-home fentanyl test strips. Guest: Dr. Mark Lysyshyn, Vancouver Coastal Health Medical Health Officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Even more confusion over BC’s Distracted Driving Laws
January 17, 2020 20:52 - 9 minutesWhere do you keep your phone when you drive? For real, where is it? That’s where the plug in is, and so it sits on my centre console. Apparently that’s a no no given what has been happening with folks being ticketed for having their phones within reach. Kyla Lee joins us on the line on yet another OVERTURNED ticket for having a cell phone in a cup holder. Guest: Kyla Lee, Lawyer, Acumen Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wally Oppal on Money Laundering
January 17, 2020 20:33 - 16 minutesWe’re trying to get answers on why there are no consequences to date on the Money Laundering file. One of the people who may have answers is former BC Attorney General Wally Oppal. Guest: Wally Oppal, Former BC Attorney General Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Flu Update
January 17, 2020 19:46 - 8 minutesCanada's chief public health officer says an early spike in a strain of influenza B this flu season has sent more children to hospital. Doctor Theresa Tam says influenza B doesn't usually peak until February or later, but the strain is circulating across the country, along with a strain of influenza A, which typically targets the elderly. She says the double dose of both influenza A and B strains has not been seen in Canada since 2015. Guest: Gianni Del Negro, Pharmacist with London Drugs L...
BC Liberals say they will hand over documents on money laundering
January 17, 2020 19:37 - 14 minutesSam Cooper and John Hua have been instrumental in unearthing the depth of money laundering and the evils of associated organized crime; it’s been shocking revelation after shocking revelation. With seemingly zero consequences. We bring in former crown prosecutor Sandy Garrossino, current columnist with the national observer. Guest: Sandy Garrosino, Columnist with the National Observer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Weather update - more snow in the forecast
January 17, 2020 18:46 - 8 minutesWe check in with Global BC meteorologist Mark Madryga for a look ahead at the weather. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Best Of The Simi Sara Show: Money Laundering, City Snow Response, & More!
January 16, 2020 21:59 - 1 hourChapter 1 Hot question of the day It’s @JodyVance’s Hot question of the day: After a snow day, and nightmare few days on the roads, there’s a debate about making snow tires mandatory for all drivers from October to April. VOTE! @cknw @jodyvance No WAY, too FAR! Yes, stop the madness Other (tell in comments) 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 How is the Overdose Prevention Society do...
BC Poli Update
January 16, 2020 21:43 - 15 minutesThe Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an attempt by British Columbia to assert authority over what can flow through an expanded Trans Mountain pipeline from Alberta. Also, in federal politics, high-profile Conservative Peter MacKay will make a bid to replace Andrew Scheer as the party’s leader. MacKay posted a tweet on Wednesday afternoon saying he is throwing his name in the ring for the Conservative leadership race. Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Chief Political Reporter Learn more a...
How are the residents of Oppenheimer Park dealing with the snow?
January 16, 2020 20:58 - 16 minutesDespite the cold weather, we still have people with nowhere to go living outside including those at Oppenheimer Park. John Coupar is the NPA Park Board Commissioner, and he joins us now to discuss what is being done to help the people living in Oppenheimer Park. Guest: John Coupar, NPA Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How can Vancouver improve its snow response plan
January 16, 2020 20:19 - 10 minutesVancouver Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung has a motion coming forward to council that will look at opportunities to improve the city’s response to snowfall. Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung, Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Money Laundering + City Hall Basics
January 16, 2020 19:58 - 12 minutesFollowing yesterday’s explosive report from Sam Cooper, we wanted to get the reaction of one of the most vocal voices on the money laundering file, Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West. Guest: Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How is the Overdose Prevention Society doing after Wednesday’s snowfall?
January 16, 2020 19:35 - 9 minutesEarlier in the week we spoke to Sarah Blythe about how they were dealing with the cold weather at the Overdose Prevention Society. After yesterday’s snowfall we wanted to check in again. Guest: Sarah Blythe, Executive Director Overdose Prevention Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to help the birds during this cold snap
January 15, 2020 21:41 - 8 minutesmaybe you already feed the birds, or maybe the recent snow has made you consider feeding them. We had some questions, so CKNW contributor Niki Reitmayer decided to get some answers. She called up Wild Birds Unlimited and spoke with owner Mark Ebrune about how we can care for our birds… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to maintain your 2020 resolutions
January 15, 2020 21:15 - 8 minutesIf you’re stuck at home because of the snow, take the next few minutes to reflect on healthy habits and resolutions you have set for yourself in 2020. Alyssa Bauman is a holistic nutritionist and owner of Nourished.ca and she joins us to discuss how to make 2020 your healthiest yet! Guest: Alyssa Bauman, Holistic nutritionist and owner of Nourished.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Snowmaggedon: Keep those sidewalks clear!
January 15, 2020 20:58 - 7 minutesWhen snowy weather strikes, we all need to be mindful of those who won’t be able to navigate the conditions. Guest: Mike Klassen, Columnist for the Vancouver Courier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The challenges a snow day presents for parents and educators
January 15, 2020 20:28 - 6 minutesIt's a snow day for just about every public and independent school kid in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and on Southern Vancouver Island. As well, all post-secondary schools on the Lower Mainland and in the Valley are closed because of the snow. Guest: Annie Ohana, Teacher and advocate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should Translink take over snow removal management?
January 15, 2020 20:18 - 10 minutesAnother major dump of snow created chaos on the roads this morning. Former Vancouver city councillor George Affleck thinks it’s time for Translink to take over some of the snow removal responsibilities in the city of Vancouver. How would that work? Guest: George Affleck, Former Vancouver city councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Weather Updates With Mark Madryga
January 15, 2020 19:58 - 6 minutesWeather warnings are in effect for the Metro Vancouver area. We talk with Global News meteorologist Mark Madryga for the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Attorney General David Eby responds to Global News’ bombshell report on how a crime figure bought stake in casino
January 15, 2020 19:48 - 11 minutesA businessman "connected to Asian organized crime" was allowed by a British Columbia government employee to buy part of a local casino, according to a confidential RCMP report obtained by Global News. Guest: David Eby, B.C. Attorney General Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pelosi names Schiff, Nadler to prosecute Trump impeachment Senate trial
January 15, 2020 19:16 - 9 minutesEarlier this morning, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi named two House chairmen who led President Donald Trump‘s impeachment inquiry as prosecutors for Trump’s Senate trial. Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, who led the probe, and Judiciary Chair Rep. Jerrold Nadler, whose committee approved the impeachment articles, as among the managers of the prosecution. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Producer and Correspondent for Global News and Global National Learn more about your ad ch...
Highway, transit station closures as snowstorm wallops Lower Mainland
January 15, 2020 18:50 - 10 minutesGlobal News meteorologist Mark Madryga joins us for an update on current and future weather patterns, then Ian Hardacre, traffic anchor at AM 730, gives us an update on the roads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Best Of The Simi Sara Show: Royals Security, Oscar Nominations, & More!
January 14, 2020 21:52 - 1 hourChapter 1 Hot question of the day It’s @JodyVance’s Hot question of the day: Should Canadian taxpayers foot the bill for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's security? Yes, they need protection. No, too much money! 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 Will Canadian’s foot the bill for the Sussex’s security costs? Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there are still a lot of discussions to be h...
What support does the City of Vancouver provide to those sleeping outside?
January 14, 2020 21:46 - 8 minutesYesterday on the show we were chatting to Sara Blyth from the Overdose Prevention Society They were over capacity on Sunday night into Monday morning. So we wanted to reach out to the City of Vancouver to see what resources the City of Vancouver to those struggling during this cold stretch. Guest: Celine Mauboles, Director of Homelessness Services City of Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vincent X’loannou
January 14, 2020 21:41 - 4 minutesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020 Oscar nominations: the snubs and surprises!
January 14, 2020 21:37 - 14 minutesSun & Province Columnist and Global News Morning contributor, Dana Gee is here to talk about movies with us, to lighten things up as we countdown to the Oscars, Hollywood's biggest night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020 Oscar nominations: the snubs and surprises!
January 14, 2020 21:32 - 17 minutesSun & Province Columnist and Global News Morning contributor, Dana Gee is here to talk about movies with us, to lighten things up as we countdown to the Oscars, Hollywood's biggest night. Guest: Dana Gee, Journalist, The Province and Movie Reviewer on Global BC
Coastal GasLink and Wet'suwet'en Insights
January 14, 2020 20:51 - 8 minutesThe premier talked about in his press conference on Monday the Coastal Gas Link Pipeline project. He says the project will proceed even with opposition from the Wet’suwet’en, so what happens now? Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Chief Political Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taxpayers Federation launches petition opposing taxpayer support for Duke and Duchess of Sussex
January 14, 2020 20:49 - 6 minutesThe Canadian Taxpayers Federation has launched a petition opposing taxpayer support for Harry and Meghan should they decide to move to Canada. Guest: Aaron Wudrick, Canadian Taxpayers Federation Federal Director Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BC Trucking Association on Road Conditions
January 14, 2020 20:44 - 8 minutesAnger is mounting about the icy conditions that continue on the Trans-Canada Highway between Vancouver and the Fraser Valley after Sunday's wet snow and Sunday night's deep freeze. Guest: Dave Earle, President, BC Trucking Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
First Call BC releases Child Poverty Report Card
January 14, 2020 20:29 - 9 minutesA new report reveals that one in five children in BC are living WITHOUT enough money to cover their basic needs. The report commissioned by First Call BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition says BC's child poverty rate is 19-point-1 per cent. BC has the 8th highest child poverty rate out of all the provinces and territories. Guest: Adrienne Montani, Provincial Coordinator, First Call: BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let the house hunting begin! The Sussex’s are moving to Canada
January 14, 2020 20:00 - 17 minutesWhile the New York Times thinks we are all “giddy” across about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex desire to vacation in, and now move to, Canada. In fact there is a lot to consider, like taxpayer dollars on security. How having the royals move in next door might impact the area both positively and negatively Where will they buy? Will they lease? Is it going to be Toronto or are they coming here. Guest: Sarah Daniels, Real Estate Agent w/Macdonald realty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
What is your responsibility as an online citizen?
January 14, 2020 19:28 - 7 minutesBeing a good digital citizen is more than a new social catchphrase, it’s a real thing. For many who love their online friends as much as their neighbourhood crew it is important to evolve perceptions - to acknowledge that there is balance. Guest: Jesse Miller, Founder of Mediated Reality Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will Canadian’s foot the bill for the Sussex’s security costs?
January 14, 2020 19:01 - 16 minutesPrime Minister Justin Trudeau says there are still a lot of discussions to be had about who will cover security costs while Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are living in Canada. On Monday, Premier of British Columbia, John Horgan, talked about the continuation of the Coastal Gas Link Pipeline project in his press conference. 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: Latest On Iran Tensions, Vancouver Weather, & More!
January 13, 2020 21:59 - 1 hourChapter 1 Hot question of the day It’s @jodyvance’s Hot question of the day: With arctic temperatures and a lot of snow falling on the south coast, school closures are happening in many areas. What are your thoughts on this, should schools close for snow days? Yes! close! No! It’s a parenting nightmare! I don’t really care. 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 Latest on Iran Tensions ...
Vancouver Property Taxes
January 13, 2020 20:57 - 16 minutesAre we paying too much property tax? Not enough? What’s the deal here? Guests: Tom Davidoff, Economics professor at UBC’s Sauder School of Business Paul Sullivan, Managing Partner, Burgess Cawley Sullivan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Federal government begins public consultations on medically assisted dying
January 13, 2020 20:27 - 6 minutesThe Trudeau government is launching public consultations today on how best to respond to a court ruling that concluded it’s unconstitutional to allow only Canadians who are already near death to seek medical assistance to end their suffering. Guest: Paddy Rodney, Associate Professor, UBC School of Nursing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Road Conditions
January 13, 2020 20:18 - 9 minutesOur Janet Brown spoke to Stu McLeod a resident of Surrey whose 10 minute commute to work was lengthened tremendously today. How are we doing out on the roads today? Guest: Janet Brown, CKNW Senior Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Winter Driving
January 13, 2020 20:10 - 10 minutesIt seems like whenever white stuff hits the ground, some Metro Vancouver drivers forget how to drive. How can we make our commutes less stressful with better driving? Guest: Steve Wallace, Wallace Driving School Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Weather Update
January 13, 2020 19:28 - 7 minutesChecking in with Mark Madryga now, are we out of the woods with the snow or is there more to come? Guest: Mark Madryga, Global News Meteorologist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Snowy night puts Overdose Prevention Society over capacity
January 13, 2020 19:17 - 9 minutesThe snow and freezing temperatures meant that the Overdose Prevention Society was over capacity last night. How are those struggling dealing with the cold conditions? Guest: Sara Blyth, Executive Director, Overdose Prevention Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Latest on Iran Tensions
January 13, 2020 18:51 - 8 minutesOver the weekend, Iran admitted to shooting down a passenger plane killing 57 Canadians after days of denial. Where does the investigation go from here? Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Radio Producer in Washington D.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
UBC professors fear crackdown from U.S. due to Huawei investment
January 10, 2020 22:12 - 10 minutesHuawei’s chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou remains under patrial house arrest in Vancouver as she awaits her extradition hearing. Wanzhou has now said that she may study for a doctorate in business administration at the University of British Columbia while on bail. This comment from Wanzhou, and the fact that Huawei has funded research at UBC, has some academics concerned about retaliation from the United States. Guest: Ian Young, Vancouver correspondent for the South China Morning Post L...
The Best of The Simi Sara Show Live From VGH: Ice Bombs, VGH Stories & More!
January 10, 2020 22:10 - 1 hourChapter 1 How Canada will rely on Ukraine to assist with the investigation into the Tehran plane crash Continuing our coverage now of the plane crash which killed 176 people, including 63 Canadians. 11 Ukrainians were also on board the flight, which was as we know operated by Ukraine International Airlines. And now, Ukraine says its investigators have been allowed access to the site where that plane crashed. Canada will be relying on Ukraine for help as the world tries to piece together w...
#BCStorm: why do ice bombs keep falling from local bridges during cold weather
January 10, 2020 21:55 - 6 minutesMajor issues on some of the bridges across the region this morning because of the snow. Ice Bombs were falling from the cables on the Alex Fraser Bridge. Two lanes soundbound are now open and one lane northbound. Guest: Janet Brown, Global News Senior Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Surrey man was crushed by car in race track accident. Here’s how VGH doctors saved his life
January 10, 2020 20:48 - 11 minutesA 41 year-old Surrey man was seriously injured in October 2018 at Saratoga Speedway in Black Creek on Vancouver Island. Sedman, a pyrotechnics professional, was setting up a fireworks show when a race car lost control, jumped the barricade and landed on top of him. Here’s the remarkable story of how staff at VGH saved his life. Guest: Jon Sedman, Injured in 2018 speedway crash and recovered at VGH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#BCStorm: It’s a messy day on the roads in Metro Vancouver
January 10, 2020 20:23 - 13 minutesIt seems like this happens every time we get snow in Metro Vancouver. We check in with AM 730 traffic anchor Ian Hardacre, Alex Carrigan, another AM 730 traffic anchor, who’s been directly impacted by the weather. CKNW listener and Port Mann Bridge ice bomb survivor Steve Slootweg tells us his story, as well as Global News Senior meteorologist Kristi Gordon gives us a look at what’s ahead for the weather. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Science With Simi: Astronomers warn satellite constellations threaten our view of the universe
January 10, 2020 20:00 - 9 minutesIt’s a new year and a new decade, and to mark the occasion, SpaceX has begun a campaign to launch thousands of new satellites into space. The project is known as Starlink, and it’s aiming to offer high speed internet access from space, with the goal of connecting remote areas to the rest of the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meet the new President and CEO of Vancouver General Hospital
January 10, 2020 19:47 - 5 minutesAngela has a 30-year track record of success in development, alumni relations, communications and marketing for universities and healthcare across three continents. January 1, 2020 Angela assumed the position of President & CEO, VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, the primary philanthropic partner of Vancouver Coastal Health and one of Canada’s largest healthcare charities. Angela joined the Foundation in 2013 as the Senior Vice-President, Philanthropy, and became the Chief Development Office in ...
We’re live at VGH! Here’s how the neurosurgeon’s at VGH change people’s lives
January 10, 2020 19:01 - 11 minutesDuring any given year, VGH provides care for about 700,000 people. More than half of these patients come from outside Metro Vancouver. VGH is the hospital that doctors around the province consult with or refer patients to when treatment or surgery is needed for serious medical issues such as stroke, complex cancers, traumatic spine injuries, or major burns, to name a few. Guest: Dr. Christopher Honey, Neurosurgeon at VGH and UBC Hospital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
How Canada will rely on Ukraine to assist with the investigation into the Tehran plane crash
January 10, 2020 18:39 - 9 minutesContinuing our coverage now of the plane crash which killed 176 people, including 63 Canadians. 11 Ukrainians were also on board the flight, which was as we know operated by Ukraine International Airlines. And now, Ukraine says its investigators have been allowed access to the site where that plane crashed. Canada will be relying on Ukraine for help as the world tries to piece together what happened. Guest: Crystal Goomansingh, Global News Reporter LIVE in Kyiv, Ukraine Learn more about yo...