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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Helping homeless people in Surrey
October 16, 2019 18:49 - 6 minutesIt's homelessness action week and in Surrey, a woman set up a table on the King George Boulevard yesterday handing out coffee, sandwiches and care packages to those in need, to bring attention to homelessness. Susan Sanderson knows of what she speaks: her husband Gary Robinson was a former Surrey city councillor who also had a crack cocaine addiction but ultimately got sober. He died a few years ago but Sanderson carries on running the "Realistic Success Recovery Society" the two of them s...
Port Moody Mayor, Rob Vagramov, steps down again
October 16, 2019 18:46 - 8 minutesPort Moody Mayor, Rob Vagramov, has finally yielded to the pressure and announced he's taking another leave of absence while his criminal charge of sexual assault makes its way through the courts. It follows a long and tense meeting of Council last Monday, where councillors voted 4-3 to ask Vagramov to leave until his legal troubles are over. In a statement issued last night, Vagramov says he exercised his discretion to go back on leave without pay, until he's cleared of the charges. In M...
What should the next federal government do to mitigate the effects of the opioid crisis?
October 16, 2019 18:44 - 13 minutesNew figures have been released this hour from the BC Coroners Service. During the first eight months of this year, there were 690 illicit drug toxicity deaths. That’s a decrease of 33% over the same period in 2018, when more than a thousand deaths were reported. Nevertheless, that’s 690 more lives lost. And families and friends of 690 more people, left to grieve and mourn the death of their loved one. And there was an interesting piece on the front of the Vancouver Sun today, asking the ...
Inspiring the next generation of doctors and scientists in B.C.
October 16, 2019 18:37 - 7 minutesStarting tomorrow, around 200 high school students from all over the Lower Mainland will have their chance to find out more about cancer research. It's called the Mini Med School. It's taking place at the BC Children's Hospital, and here to tell me more is the dean of this year's school, Dr Rod Rassekh. Guest: Dr. Rod Rassekh Dean of this year’s Mini Med School
Grizzlies superfan holding rally to bring NBA back to Vancouver
October 16, 2019 18:16 - 9 minutesNearly 20 years after Vancouver lost its NBA franchise, a Grizzlies superfan is hoping to start a movement to bring one back. Kat Jayme, the filmmaker behind the award-winning documentary Finding Big Country, is organizing a rally to show local support when the NBA comes to Rogers Arena on Thursday. That’s when ex-Raptor superstar Kawhi Leonard and his LA Clippers will take on the Dallas Mavericks. In studio: Kat Jayme Rally organizer Filmmaker behind the award-winning documentary Fin...
The Best of The Simi Sara Show
October 15, 2019 20:53 - 55 minutesChapter 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 It’s @SimiSara980’s 🔥 question of the day: A rally is taking place in Vancouver on Thursday, calling for the return of a full-time NBA team in the city. Would you like to see the Grizzlies back in town? Yes, fo’ Grizzle. No, #NotTheNorth. Chapter 2 Shortage of 400 teachers across the province: BCTF As discussions with the province on a new contract continue, the BC Teachers’ Federation says as many as 400 teaching posts across British Columb...
Travel Best Bets: how to be a responsible traveller
October 15, 2019 20:52 - 9 minutesDEALS: Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba Nov 6-27 Air & 7 nights in a beachfront all-inclusive resort $739 + $430 tax (1169) Bali, Indonesia Nov 1-30 or Jan 10-May 31 Air, 12 nights hotel, breakfast daily, sightseeing tours & transfers (sale ends Nov 30) $1299 + $430 tax (1729) 12 Night Carnaval in Rio Voyage February 18 (Azamara Pursuit - deluxe cruise line...all-inclusive) Air, 1 night hotel, 12 night deluxe all-inclusive cruise, pre-paid gratuities, transfers and more (Buenos Aires...
High risk sex offender plans to live in Vancouver
October 15, 2019 20:48 - 6 minutesVancouver police are concerned about a high risk sex offender, now out of prison, who is going to be living in the city. Police say 46-year-old Trevor Leonard Smith poses a high risk of relationship and sexual violence, especially against children. Sgt Steve Addison from the Vancouver Police Department has been updating reporters and has more details.
CKNW Leadership: Jimmy Pattison
October 15, 2019 19:52 - 5 minutesFor local businessman Jim Pattison, the key to his billion dollar success is the willingness to work hard and giving back to the community. Listen to this report from CKNW's Claire Allen...
Is there a finally a breakthrough in the Brexit talks?
October 15, 2019 19:40 - 7 minutesAn EU official who has access to information about the Brexit talks says the major issue blocking a deal - how to handle the Irish border - is close to being resolved. Negotiators from the European Union and Britain are scrambling at talks in Brussels to craft a deal so the U.K. can leave the bloc as scheduled on October 31st, with a Brexit deal in place. Guest: Gavan Reilly Political correspondent for Virgin Media Television in Ireland You can follow him on Twitter: @gavreilly
Grizzlies superfan holding rally to bring NBA back to Vancouver
October 15, 2019 18:39 - 9 minutesNearly 20 years after Vancouver lost its NBA franchise, a Grizzlies superfan is hoping to start a movement to bring one back. Kat Jayme, the filmmaker behind the award-winning documentary Finding Big Country, is organizing a rally to show local support when the NBA comes to Rogers Arena on Thursday. That’s when ex-Raptor superstar Kawhi Leonard and his LA Clippers will take on the Dallas Mavericks. Guest: Kat Jayme Rally organizer Filmmaker behind the award-winning documentary Finding...
Shortage of 400 teachers across the province: BCTF
October 15, 2019 18:37 - 10 minutesAs discussions with the province on a new contract continue, the BC Teachers’ Federation says as many as 400 teaching posts across British Columbia are currently vacant. The BCTF says other provinces are better able to compete for staff, because they pay their teachers more. Guest: Keith Baldrey Global’s Legislative Bureau Chief in Victoria
The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Liberals claim a vote for the NDP would result in a Conservative government, Here’s how you can travel to Kenya with Simi! & more...
October 14, 2019 21:42 - 1 hourChapter 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 It’s @SimiSara980’s 🔥 question of the day: It’s the final day of advance voting in #elxn43! Are you planning on voting for the candidate you like best, or are you voting strategically? #cdnpoli My favourite candidate Voting strategically Chapter 2 Liberals claim a vote for the NDP would result in a Conservative government With polls showing a surge in NDP support, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau continues to warn voters away from the New Democ...
Meeting the author of The Vagina Bible
October 14, 2019 21:40 - 13 minutesIt’s 2019. We’ve better access to more information than humans have ever had. And yet… when it comes to women’s health, very often it doesn’t get talked about. There are myths, there are misconceptions, and hopefully in the next few minutes, we can clear some of those up for you. Guest: Dr. Jen Gunter Obstetrician, gynecologist, and author of The Vagina Bible
The human cost of fighting in hockey
October 14, 2019 20:55 - 11 minutesA new book is hitting the shelves soon called ‘Major Misconduct’ by Jeremy Allingham, which details the life and careers of three well known hockey enforcer, James McEwan, Stephen Peat, and Dale Purinton. Guest: Jeremy Allingham Journalist Author of Major Misconduct: The Human Cost of Fighting in Hockey
Leadership Series: Surrey Crime Prevention Society
October 14, 2019 19:55 - 5 minutesTrue leaders see a problem and can rally a team to help them fix it. And that is exactly what the leaders at the Surrey Crime Prevention Society have done. Since the mid-80s, they have tackled Surrey's crime issues from a grassroots level with the help of a large network of volunteers. Niki Reitmayer explains.
Here’s how you can travel to Kenya with Simi!
October 14, 2019 19:53 - 13 minutesGuest: Carol Petersen Nature Encounters owner
Perfect pastry with world renowned chef Thomas Haas
October 14, 2019 19:43 - 15 minutesEAT! Vancouver is back for it’s 18th year, and they are mixing things up this year with a day featuring only pastries! On November 9th, foodies will have an exclusive opportunity to be up close and personal with Vancouver’s premier patisserie chef Thomas Haas as he shares 3 signature recipes sophisticated enough to serve in a restaurant but easy enough to make at home. Patisserie Chef Thomas Haas joins us in studio today to discuss his iconic bakery and his career as a world renowned chocola...
Liberals claim a vote for the NDP would result in a Conservative government
October 14, 2019 19:37 - 10 minutesWith polls showing a surge in NDP support, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau continues to warn voters away from the New Democrats. He says a vote for the NDP would result in a Conservative government. To counter Trudeau's argument, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh says he would cooperate with any party, other than the Conservatives, in a minority situation. He argues voting NDP does not mean electing the Conservatives. He met voters at the Turkey Trot run on Granville Island this morning, and then head...
The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Andrew Scheer set to reveal Consverative platform this afternoon, Metro Vancouver bus drivers vote 99% in favour of strike mandate
October 11, 2019 21:31 - 1 hourChapter 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 ✅ @SimiSara980’s 🔥 question of the day: Canadians are getting ready to sit down for Thanksgiving dinner this weekend. What is your favourite traditional side? Mashed potatoes Brussel sprouts Stuffing Other Chapter 2 Andrew Scheer set to reveal Consverative platform this afternoon On Oct. 7, two weeks before Canada’s federal election, Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer said he would unveil a fully-costed party platform with “plenty ...
DiwaliFest will be lighting up the long weekend
October 11, 2019 20:23 - 4 minutesLooking for something to do this long weekend? DiwaliFest is underway all this month. Joining us on the phone is Kriti Dewan, she is an organizer with DiwaliFest…
Metro Vancouver bus drivers vote 99% in favour of strike mandate
October 11, 2019 20:21 - 8 minutes5000 unionized bus drivers, Seabus attendants, and maintenance workers at the Coast Mountain Bus Company have voted 99% in favor of strike action. However, contract talks resume next week. They've been without a contract since March 31st, and are demanding higher wages, benefits, and working condition improvements. Before any job action takes place, the union must give the employer and the public 72-hour strike notice. Guest: Gavin McGarrigle Unifor Western Regional Director
Caren McSherry shares Thanksgiving recipes
October 11, 2019 19:53 - 19 minutesCaren’s recipe: Gramma’s turkey stuffing Gramma’s turkey stuffing is just that, stuffing with a Gramma’s touch. Comforting, tasty and above all simple, it is usually the focus of the festive meal. You can personalize it to suit your taste by adding roasted chestnuts, pecans, dried apricots/cranberries or sausage. 3 tablespoons butter 4 stalks celery finely diced ½ large yellow onion, finely diced 4 cups coarse dry breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 2 cups chicken stock sea sal...
Greater Vancouver Food Bank sees increase in senior use
October 11, 2019 19:14 - 8 minutesHeading into the long weekend, many of us are thinking about turkey dinner. But not everyone is so fortunate as to enjoy a big meal this weekend. Sadly, many of those people are senior citizens. The food bank helps roughly 28-thousand people each week, 35% of whom were seniors during the month of August. Senior use of the food bank appears to be on the rise. Cynthia Boulter is the Chief Development Officer for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, and she spoke about the increase of seniors us...
Nestle, Tim Hortons rank in top 5 plastic polluters in Canada
October 11, 2019 18:43 - 10 minutesWhen it comes to plastic polluters, do you know which companies are the top offenders? Greenpeace Canada has released their list of the top five plastics polluters, and Tim Hortons and Nestlé ranked in the top two spots for the second year in a row. Guest: Sarah King Head of Greenpeace Canada’s Oceans and Plastics Campaign
Andrew Scheer set to reveal Consverative platform this afternoon
October 11, 2019 18:38 - 26 minutesOn Oct. 7, two weeks before Canada’s federal election, Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer said he would unveil a fully-costed party platform with “plenty of time” for Canadians to review it. Scheer is expected to announce his party’s official platform today at Tsawwassen Springs. Why have the Conservative’s waited so long to announce their platform? Guest: Keith Baldrey Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Jagmeet Singh outlined six priorities for an NDP government, which includ...
The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Traffic on Port Mann Bridge has increased dramatically over 5 years: ministry, BC Legislature scandal creates a fiery question period, & more...
October 10, 2019 21:21 - 59 minutesChapter 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 ✅ @SimiSara980’s 🔥 question of the day The Transportation Ministry reports that traffic on the Port Mann Bridge has increased to 150-thousand vehicles per day. In 2014 it was 94-thousand. What’s the solution? Wait for new Pattullo Bridge Re-implement tolls Increase transit Tough it out Chapter 2 Traffic on Port Mann Bridge has increased dramatically over 5 years: ministry If you're one of those commuters who use the Port Mann Bridge and ...
Grizzly experts want research into emaciated bears photographed in Knight Inlet
October 10, 2019 21:16 - 10 minutesLast week we told you about the concerns from environmental stewards regarding emaciated grizzly bears in the Knight Inlet. Photos of a sow and two cubs taken by Port McNeill wildlife photographer and tour guide Rolf Hicker raised alarms from residents, who said the bears were likely suffering due to an abysmal Pacific salmon return this year. CKNW contributor Claire Allen spoke with Ernest Alfred, a representative form Swanson Occupation, which is an organization that’s working to have op...
Simi’s loser and winner of the day
October 10, 2019 20:55 - 3 minutesLoser NO LOSER Winner Erica Bennett and a diver named Michael from South Carolina Erica Bennett was thrilled to be reunited with the last text messages from her late father after a diver managed to find the iPhone she had lost in a river 15 months earlier. Erica was doubly stunned to hear a diver had found the device buried in silt on the Edisto River bed, in Ridgeville, South Carolina.
Unemployment is low. The economy is growing. Why do Canadians feel they can’t get ahead?
October 10, 2019 20:21 - 6 minutesAhead of the Federal Election a new poll reveals that most Canadians have a problem or are confused about Canada’s economy. Guest: Darrell Bricker CEO of Ipsos Polling
Alberta Oil Downturn
October 10, 2019 20:19 - 8 minutesAlberta is going through a tough economic time with cuts to oil production, flat growth, limited access to Global markets and now companies are relocating and we are seeing soaring vacancies in office buildings in Calgary. Guest: Heather Yourex-West Global News Reporter
Recent report into the BC Legislature scandal creates a fiery question period
October 10, 2019 20:02 - 8 minutesIt was a very fiery question period at the BC Legislature today. At issue was Premier John Horgan’s Chief of Staff, Geoff Meggs, who shredded documents related to legislature scandal. During question period, Liberl MLA Mike de Jong asked if Premier Horgan would seek Megg’s resignation over this issue… Guest: Richard Zussman Global News Legislative Reporter
Science With Simi: Why do people believe fake news?
October 10, 2019 19:52 - 9 minutesIt’s time Science with Simi, and today we’re taking a look at the issue of fake news. In his podcast, the Super Awesome Science Show, Jason Tetro spoke with Gordon Pennycook. He is an assistant professor at the University of Saskatchewan and he has tried to understand why people tend to believe these falsified stories and has come up with a rather unexpected result.
Parts of British Columbia are enduring record-breaking chill
October 10, 2019 19:23 - 7 minutesEnvironment Canada says the temperature at Vancouver International Airport slipped briefly to 0 C early Thursday, breaking the 1 C mark set in 1965. It was the second record in two days for Vancouver, which saw thermometers dip to 0.8 C Wednesday, wiping out the old record of 2.8, which had stood since 1960. The average historical low for Vancouver in the second week of October is 7 C. The weather office says clear skies and a front that washed cold Arctic air south helped set several other w...
Traffic on Port Mann Bridge has increased dramatically over 5 years: ministry
October 10, 2019 19:15 - 10 minutesIf you're one of those commuters who use the Port Mann Bridge and think traffic is getting worse, you're right .In fact the number of vehicles using the bridge in the last five years has nearly doubled. The total average daily traffic volume across the Port Mann in 2014 was 94-thousandLast year it was 150-thousand. The tolls came off in 2017 and that year the daily traffic volume on the bridge was 122-thousand. Brad Biccum lives in Surrey and commutes to his job in downtown Vancouver e...
Simi’s loser and winner of the day
October 09, 2019 21:03 - 3 minutesLoser Liberal candidate Judy Sgro has apologized for “insensitive” comments made about black people liking Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau more after he posed in brown- and blackface. Liberal candidate Judy Sgro In an interview with online broadcaster GBKM.FM, interviewer Jacquline Dixon asked the longtime Liberal MP what sort of reaction she had received in the federal riding of Humber River-Black Creek surrounding Trudeau’s “blackface” incident. Winner Chris in Burnaby was crowned ...
The Best of The Simi Sara Show
October 09, 2019 20:52 - 47 minutesChapter 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 It’s @SimiSara980’s 🔥 question of the day: Port Moody Council voted to ask Mayor Rob Vagramov to go on unpaid leave while a sexual assault charge against him goes through the courts. Vagramov is considering the vote, but he doesn't legally have to leave. Should he step down? Yes, as a sign of respect No, he doesn’t have to Chapter 2 Former B.C. sergeant-at-arms ‘failed to tell the truth’ during probe: report A new report conducted by former ...
Premier Horgan comments on report in to the former sergeant-at-arms at the BC Legislature
October 09, 2019 20:47 - 13 minutesEarlier in our program we spoke with Global News reporter Richard Zussman about the report from Vancouver Deputy Police Chief Doug LePard into the actions of Gary Lenz, the former sergeant-at-arms at the BC Legislature. The report found that Lenz was dishonest during an investigation into the recent spending scandal. LePard says Gary Lenz lied in both oral and written submissions to retired Chief Justice, Beverley McLachlin, who was commissioned by the province to look into allegations of o...
New report highlights challenges faced by women in the healthcare system
October 09, 2019 20:23 - 13 minutesA report out by the BC Women's Health Foundation suggests women patients are treated differently than men in the healthcare system. It suggests some reasons for the gap are due to lack of women in clinical trials, and the lack of investment specific to their unique healthcare needs. It also finds 1 in 11 women believe they were dismissed by their doctor, simply because they were women - and that younger women felt that even more. Guest: Dr. Lori Brotto Executive Director, Women’s Healt...
Port Moody Council votes to ask Mayor Vagramov to back to unpaid leave
October 09, 2019 19:16 - 14 minutesPort Moody Council has voted 4-3 to ask Mayor Rob Vagramov to go back to unpaid leave. The Mayor said he will take the vote into consideration, but he doesn't legally have to leave. Last March when Vagramov was charged with sexual assault, he took a leave of absence. But last month he returned to work, even though the criminal case has not been concluded. Vagramov has maintained his innocence. Guest: Diana Dilworth Port Moody City Councillor
BC Federation of Labour calls for boycott of four hotels where workers are on strike
October 09, 2019 18:50 - 8 minutesThose are the sounds from just outside our CKNW studios as it happens, over at the Hotel Georgia in Downtown Vancouver. That’s where workers have been off the job after negotiations between Unite Here Local 40 and employers broke down last month. It’s one of four hotels where workers are on strike. And this morning, the BC Federation of Labour is calling on the general public to boycott those four hotels. They are the Hyatt Regency Vancouver, the Westin Bayshore, the Pinnacle Hotel Harbour...
Former B.C. sergeant-at-arms ‘failed to tell the truth’ during probe: report
October 09, 2019 18:42 - 17 minutesA new report conducted by former Vancouver Deputy Police Chief Doug LePard says the former sergeant-at-arms at the BC Legislature was dishonest during an investigation into the recent spending scandal. LePard says Gary Lenz lied in both oral and written submissions to retired Chief Justice, Beverley McLachlin, who was commissioned by the province to look into allegations of overspending. McLachlin cleared Lenz of misconduct and he retired last week. In a statement, Lenz says he rejects LePa...
Simi’s loser and winner of the day
October 08, 2019 20:54 - 3 minutesLoser NO LOSER Winner A dog named “miracle”, who was rescued after surviving Hurricane Dorian A dog who survived Hurricane Dorian is being called a "miracle" in the Bahamas. The people who rescued the dog have named him Miracle because he survived underneath rubble for about a month. Chapter 8
The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Who won Monday’s federal election debate?46% of British Columbians feel lonely sometimes: survey, & more...
October 08, 2019 20:50 - 1 hourChapter 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 It’s @SimiSara980’s 🔥 question of the day: Did Monday’s televised debate help you decide which party to vote for? #cdnpoli #CanadaDebate2019 #elxn43 Yes, it was enlightening. No, it was pointless. Chapter 2 Who won Monday’s federal election debate? It was a debate that at times was testy and featured lots of mudslinging and cross-talk from the leaders, all refusing to give an inch. But Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau took the brunt of the cri...
Think you’re too healthy to get a blood clot? Think again
October 08, 2019 20:47 - 15 minutesBlood clots don’t discriminate and even affect high performance athletes, such as Tennis Grand Slam champion Serena Williams. She nearly died from a blood clot in her lung (pulmonary embolism) after giving birth by C-section. Here she is discussing the ordeal while appearing on ABC’s The View… 2016 presidential candidate and former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had a blood clot behind her right ear, found during a routine brain scan. She discussed her health issues with CNN in 2012…...
Toronto no longer offering new licences to payday loan outlets
October 08, 2019 20:45 - 9 minutesStarting immediately, Toronto won't be issuing any new licences for payday loan outlets amid concerns the companies are "predatory" toward low-income residents. The major regulatory change was approved through a unanimous 20-0 vote from council last week, alongside other recommendations for the city’s payday loan industry. A 2016 report from Vancity found there was a 58 per cent jump in the number of people in the province using payday loans. In 2015, Maple Ridge passed a bylaw to ban any...
Who won Monday’s federal election debate?
October 08, 2019 19:33 - 7 minutesIt was a debate that at times was testy and featured lots of mudslinging and cross-talk from the leaders, all refusing to give an inch. But Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau took the brunt of the criticism and the incumbent had to fight hard to defend his Liberal government's track record. With the debate behind them, the leaders are fanning out on the campaign trail this morning. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau will be talking about climate change during a visit to Iqaluit before flying back t...
‘Into the Planet’ author Jill Heinerth describes cave exploration
October 08, 2019 19:03 - 13 minutesMore people have died exploring underwater caves than climbing Mount Everest, and we know more about deep space than we do about the depths of our oceans. From one of the top cave divers working today—and one of the very few women in her field—Into the Planet blends science, adventure, and memoir to bring readers face-to-face with the terror and beauty of earth’s remaining unknowns and the extremes of human capability. Guest: Jill Heinerth Canadian cave diver and underwater explorer Au...
46% of British Columbians feel lonely sometimes: survey
October 08, 2019 18:48 - 9 minutesA new survey commissioned by the United Way has found 46% of British Columbians say they sometimes feel lonely, 38% say they feel isolated from other people in their community, and 41% say they don't have many people to talk to in their neighbourhood. However, the survey found giving back in a group, whether it be donating time or money, increases feelings of fulfillment. Regionally, Vancouver is home to the highest number of people reporting a strong sense of connection to their city, whil...
Who won Monday’s federal election debate?
October 08, 2019 18:44 - 13 minutesIt was a debate that at times was testy and featured lots of mudslinging and cross-talk from the leaders, all refusing to give an inch. But Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau took the brunt of the criticism and the incumbent had to fight hard to defend his Liberal government's track record. With the debate behind them, the leaders are fanning out on the campaign trail this morning. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau will be talking about climate change during a visit to Iqaluit before flying back t...