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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Scheer wants RCMP to take another look at the SNC-Lavalin scandal - but does the public care?
August 19, 2019 19:45 - 10 minutesConservative Leader Andrew Scheer wants the RCMP to take another look at the SNC-Lavalin scandal. He says it's warranted based on last week's report by the federal ethics commissioner and former justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould's revelation to Global News that the RCMP interviewed her in the spring. Scheer says he wants the Mounties to determine whether Prime Minister Trudeau committed a crime in addition to violating the Conflict of Interest Act. But is this something that you’ll care...
Oppenheimer Park residents ordered to leave by Wednesday evening
August 19, 2019 19:37 - 14 minutes6pm Wednesday - that's the deadline the General Manager of the Vancouver Park Board has given the 200 homeless people camping out in Oppenheimer Park on the Downtown Eastside, to get out. BC Housing says it has more than 100 units of safe, stable housing available. In a news release, the City says the safety of those in the park is key, and there have been 17 fires there since February. Yesterday House is living in a tent at Oppenheimer Park with her husband. She has been there for over th...
Simi’s loser and winner of the day
August 16, 2019 20:52 - 5 minutesLoser 21 year old Dave Schmida from Sturbridge, Massachusetts 21 year old Dave learned the hard way that fireworks are probably not the best way to deal with a hornets’ nest. Dave says he was trying to remove hornets high up on his family’s home on Monday when a corner of the roof caught on fire. The Telegram and Gazette reports Dave first used a more traditional method, spraying the nest with Raid, a pesticide spray. When that didn’t work, Schmida went the unconventional method of using...
The Best of The Simi Sara Show
August 16, 2019 20:48 - 1 hourChapter 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 ✅ @SimiSara980’s 🔥 question of the day The federal Green Party is calling for a nationwide ban on semi-automatic rifles and all handguns. Would you support such a move? Yes, it’s for safety. No, that’s too far. Chapter 2 B.C. Speaker’s office under fire for spending $13,000 on 10-city tour to discuss security Questions are lingering as to why the chief of staff to B.C. Speaker Darryl Plecas, Alan Mullen, spent more than $13,000 in taxpayer m...
Bob Lenarduzzi out as Vancouver Whitecaps president
August 16, 2019 20:47 - 13 minutesSitting in last place in the Western Conference of Major League Soccer, the Vancouver Whitecaps have announced a front-office shakeup. The team is doing away with the President's job, but Bob Lenarduzzi is not leaving. Rather, the former player, coach, and executive is moving into a new role of club liaison. Meanwhile, an international search has begun to hire a Sporting Director for the team, who will lead the technical direction of the club and report to ownership. Bob Lenarduzzi has be...
A tribute to CKNW’s most controversial commentator, Bruce Allen
August 16, 2019 20:07 - 13 minutesThere have been a handful of controversial voices on the airwaves over the course of CKNW’s 75th history. But one voice that continues to spark controversy in 2019 is Bruce Allen. Join Niki Reitmayer on a trip to Bruce’s office for a meeting with legendary (and always entertaining) Bruce Allen.
June was the lowest month for fatal overdoses in B.C. since Sept. 2016
August 16, 2019 19:22 - 9 minutesStatistics on illicit drug deaths in June released by the BC Coroners Service on Friday show a significant drop in fatalities over June of last year. According to the service, there were 73 suspected illicit drug deaths in June 2019, the fewest of any month since September 2016. That number is down 35 per cent from June 2018, and down 15 per cent from May of this year. Guest: Andy Watson From the BC Coroners Service Communications Office
Man stabbed to death outside Semiahmoo Shopping Centre in South Surrey
August 16, 2019 19:09 - 4 minutesThere has been another murder in Surrey - and now a man is in police custody. When RCMP were called to the Semiahmoo Shopping Centre at 152nd Street and 18th Avenue shortly before 3am, they found a man suffering from apparent stab wounds. He later died and police say it does NOT appear to have been a random act. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is now leading the case. Sgt Frank Jang from IHIT has been updating reporters.
Greenland asserts that it is not for sale after U.S. President Trump muses about purchasing the country
August 16, 2019 19:03 - 13 minutesThe government of Greenland says it's happy that US President, Donald Trump, has taken an interest, but it's not for sale. Following reports that Trump had spoken about the notion of buying Greenland, the semi-autonomous Danish territory issued a short statement today to clarify it isn't on the market. A Trump ally told The Associated Press yesterday that the president had discussed the purchase but was not serious about it. However, a Republican congressional aide says Trump brought up th...
Abbotsford Police reporting an uptick in the numbers of young people joining gangs
August 16, 2019 18:42 - 10 minutesOfficers with the Abbotsford Police are out with a report on a disturbing criminal trend. In a recent news release, the police say they've noticed a recent increase of youth joining gangs. They say drug dealers are using "New" drivers to chauffeur them around as they conduct their drug trafficking business, and in most cases, the young drivers are using cars registered to their parents. Guest: Sgt. Judy Bird Abbotsford Police Department
B.C. Speaker’s office under fire for spending $13,000 on 10-city tour to discuss security
August 16, 2019 18:11 - 14 minutesQuestions are lingering as to why the chief of staff to B.C. Speaker Darryl Plecas, Alan Mullen, spent more than $13,000 in taxpayer money to travel to 10 different provincial capitals and state legislatures. Mullen went to government buildings in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Montana, Idaho, Oregon and Washington — all to discuss security at those buildings. Guest: Richard Zussman BC Legislature online reporter for Global News
Celebrating 75 years of CKNW
August 15, 2019 21:29 - 1 hourChapter 1 Celebrating 75 years of CKNW with Frosty, Grohmann, Cox, and Metcalfe We are kicking off CKNW’s 75th Anniversary Special on the Simi Sara Show with some of the stations most memorable personalities…. For most of our listeners, our next guests need no introduction… GUESTS Brian ‘Frosty’ Forst - Former CKNW broadcaster (spent 40 years on air as the highest-rated radio personality in western Canada) Norm Grohmann - Former CKNW weatherman (1961-1999) Wayne Cox - Former CKNW broad...
Introducing BC’s Top Dog!
August 15, 2019 21:23 - 3 minutesGuest: Carol Wilde Maggie’s owner GUEST: Claire Allen Simi Sara Show Contributor
Bill Good looks back at his 26 year career at CKNW
August 15, 2019 21:22 - 10 minutesThe voice of our next guest was heard on the CKNW airwaves for 26 years. During that time, he interviewed over 40,000 guests from all walks of life, and engaged with listeners as part of his popular call in segments. Of course, we are talking about Bill Good, host of the award winning Bill Good Show that aired on CKNW from 1988 until 2014. BIll initially held the afternoon slot then shifted into the 8:30 a.m. slot when Rafe Mair's show ended in 2003. Throughout his run, Bill had a prominent...
The pioneering women of CKNW radio
August 15, 2019 20:47 - 30 minutesBefore you heard the voices of Simi Sara, Lynda Steele and Jill Bennett on the CKNW airwaves, there was a group of women who were breaking broadcast barriers on CKNW radio. GUESTS: Shirley Stocker - Former CKNW talk show host & producer Doriana Temolo - Former news reporter on CKNW Shawn Webster - Former CKNW host for 10 years
How the CKNW newsroom tells the stories of our city
August 15, 2019 20:43 - 18 minutesGUESTS: Gord Macdonald - CKNW News Anchor (recently celebrated 30 years with ‘NW) Janet Brown - CKNW Senior Reporter
A look back on behind the scenes at CKNW with former Program Director Tom Plasteras
August 15, 2019 20:03 - 15 minutesTom became the Program Director of CKNW while he was in his late 20s. What was it like to be program director of a station with such a lauded history and such powerful hosts? What is Tom most proud of during his time as Program Director at CKNW? Fun fact: Tom Plasteras hired Simi to be the host of CKNW’s midday program in 2011. At that time, Simi was on the air from 12:30pm - 3:00pm. Here is a promo from Simi’s first few days on CKNW… GUEST: Tom Plasteras Former CKNW Pr...
Jennifer Burke looks back at her time at CKNW
August 15, 2019 18:50 - 9 minutesIf you were listening to CKNW in the early 2000’s , you most likely heard our next guest during the afternoons! Jennifer Burke, then known as Jennifer Mather, hosted the The Jennifer Mather Show on CKNW until 2005. Here’s a clip from one of Jennifer’s editorials… Jennifer’s career at CKNW didn’t begin with her talk show. Before she was behind the mic, Burke sat behind the board as a sound engineer when she was only 19 years old! What was it like climbing the ranks at CKNW? What are some...
CKNW’s history in New Westminster
August 15, 2019 18:21 - 7 minutesWe are live on location at the New Westminster Anvil Centre celebrating our 75th anniversary! A little bit of background for you: CKNW began in New Westminster on August 15, 1944 at its original frequency of 1230 AM, under the ownership of Bill Rea's International Broadcasting Company. It was Vancouver's first country music station, the first in the region to provide hourly newscasts (between 6:00 a.m. and midnight) and the first in the province to broadcast 24 hours a day, beginning in 1947....
Come join the fun at the Anvil Centre today!
August 15, 2019 17:58 - 7 minutesWe have some special guests joining us at the Anvil Centre today! Nin Rai is the President and Founder of Truffles Fine Foods, and they will be doing tastings throughout the day here at the Anvil Centre. Trevor Batstone is the Community Events Coordinator with the Transit Museum Society Of BC, and they brought down a restored 1954 fishbowl bus from Translink! We really encourage our listeners to come down and join us on location to check out the bus and sample some food from Truffles Fine F...
Celebrating 75 years of CKNW with Frosty, Grohmann, Cox, and Metcalfe
August 15, 2019 17:53 - 29 minutesWe are kicking off CKNW’s 75th Anniversary Special on the Simi Sara Show with some of the stations most memorable personalities…. For most of our listeners, our next guests need no introduction… GUESTS Brian ‘Frosty’ Forst - Former CKNW broadcaster (spent 40 years on air as the highest-rated radio personality in western Canada) Norm Grohmann - Former CKNW weatherman (1961-1999) Wayne Cox - Former CKNW broadcaster
Surrey School District says another 28 portable classrooms will be needed this fall
August 14, 2019 21:43 - 7 minutesNot the news you want to hear if you're a student or parent in the Surrey School District. Despite 10 new schools being built or expanded, another 28 portable classrooms will be needed this fall. That brings the total number of portables to 361, according to my next guest, District spokesperson Doug Strachan. Guest: Doug Strachan Communication Services manager for Surrey Schools District
The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Trudeau broke ethics rules by trying to exert influence in SNC-Lavalin scandal, Alcohol abstinence policy for liver transplants discriminatory, Indigenous advocates say & more
August 14, 2019 21:19 - 51 minutesChapter 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 ✅ @SimiSara980’s 🔥 question of the day Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, broke ethics rules by trying to exert influence in the SNC-Lavalin scandal, the Ethics Commissioner has found. Will this impact your vote in the federal election? #cdnpoli Yes, now not voting Liberal No, still voting Liberal No, was never voting Liberal Chapter 2 Trudeau broke ethics rules by trying to exert influence in SNC-Lavalin scandal: report Prime Minister Justin...
Simi’s loser and winner of the day
August 14, 2019 21:12 - 3 minutesLoser NO LOSER!! Winner Alan Frew and his ’80s band Glass Tiger Alan Frew and his '80s band Glass Tiger surprised one of their biggest fans with an impromptu serenade at an Alberta seniors' home. Staff at the Pleasant View Lodge, in Mayerthorpe, Alta., say the Canadian hitmakers stopped by after learning that 95-year-old Jean Savage regularly listened to a CD of their music. Frew posted a video of Friday's encounter on his Facebook page, in which he can be seen singing "Someday" mere f...
Alcohol abstinence policy for liver transplants discriminatory, Indigenous advocates say
August 14, 2019 20:54 - 15 minutesDavid Dennis is a 44 year old First Nations man who is currently in the end stages of liver disease and he is in desperate need of a liver transplant. CKNW Contributor Claire Allen spoke with David Dennis about when and why he started drinking… As mentioned, Dennis is in desperate need of a liver transplant, but he is no longer on the waitlist for a liver because he has not met the requirements of the Abstinence Policy. Dennis has managed to stay sober for three months, but in order to rec...
Trudeau I take responsibility for the mistakes that I made - but no apology
August 14, 2019 20:51 - 18 minutesHe had an interesting answer when he was asked: What does it mean when he says he takes responsibility? How is this not powerful corporate influence? Did privy clerk behave appropriately? He’s just been asked by Global News about whether the deferred prosecution agreement is still a possibility for SNC-Lavalin - and his answer suggests he might be seeing things a bit differently now than he did a year ago… Guest: Keith Baldrey Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief
Trudeau broke ethics rules by trying to exert influence in SNC-Lavalin scandal: report
August 14, 2019 19:57 - 8 minutesPrime Minister Justin Trudeau broke the federal Conflict of Interest Act by trying to exert influence over former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould in what came to be known as the SNC-Lavalin scandal, according to a new report. Ethics Commissioner, Mario Dion, released the hotly anticipated findings of his report into allegations that Trudeau improperly pressured Wilson-Raybould to override the decision of the director of public prosecutions not to offer the Quebec engineering giant a de...
The Best of The Simi Sara Show - How should Canada respond to the protests in Hong Kong? - Why the public is not entitled to more information about Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky & Pirate Pak Day returns to White Spot on August 14th!
August 13, 2019 20:52 - 55 minutesChapter 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 ✅ @SimiSara980’s 🔥 question of the day Simi is speaking to @IRPlawyer today, who argues the public is not entitled to more details from police about the suspects in the recent #CanadaManhunt. Are you happy with the amount of information provided by the RCMP in this case? Yes, that’s good policing No, we need more answers Chapter 2 How should Canada respond to the protests in Hong Kong? Protests at Hong Kong's airport are leading to a second ...
Simi’s loser and winner of the day
August 13, 2019 20:52 - 3 minutesLoser Name Details Winner Residents of Green Street in Weymouth, Massachusetts A community have been performing tricks, singing songs and driving trucks past the yard of a house-bound cancer-stricken toddler in an effort to boost his spirits. Quinn Waters, three, from Weymouth, Massachusetts, is in isolation after receiving a stem cell transplant earlier in June and a high dose of chemotherapy which wiped out his immune system. The three-year-old was diagnosed with medullobla...
Top Dog Competition
August 13, 2019 20:09 - 3 minutesAs you’ve heard, CKNW is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year! The festivities kick off with a luncheon on Monday, August 12 at the Terminal City Club and culminates in a day-long celebration in New Westminster on Thursday, August 15. CKNW will feature an exciting line-up of special on-air programming all week long to commemorate the occasion. However, we want your four-legged friends to get in on the celebration as well! CKNW radio has been affectionately referred to as the “top dog” ...
British Columbians pay the highest on average in car insurance in Canada
August 13, 2019 19:32 - 11 minutesCar owners in the province won’t be surprised, but British Columbians are still paying the highest auto insurance premiums in Canada. The General Insurance Statistical Agency released new numbers today, showing that BC residents pay an average of $1,832 for car insurance per year. The next-most-expensive province is Ontario, where drivers pay an average of $300 less per year. The Insurance Bureau of Canada provided the numbers to Global News. It strongly favours private car insurance and...
Eyewitness describes the ‘terror’ of the malfunction at amusement ride at the PNE
August 13, 2019 19:24 - 13 minutesThe team at Playland at the PNE say it will take a couple of days to determine how long The Beast will be shut down, after parts broke yesterday, resulting in a loud grinding sound shutting down the ride and some of those on board being sprayed in oil. A spokesperson for the PNE says the safety mechanisms did exactly what they were supposed to do when the parts broke, and that everyone was taken from the ride safely. Rides are inspected every morning before the gates open, and The Beast was...
Pirate Pak Day returns to White Spot on August 14th!
August 13, 2019 18:55 - 9 minutesIt’s that time of the year again! Tomorrow on August 14th, Pirate Pak Day returns to White Spot! For one day only, $2 from each Pirate Pak sold will help send deserving children and young adults to White Spot Week at Zajac Ranch for Children, a fully inclusive summer camp where everything is accessible for children with life-threatening illnesses and chronic disabilities. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Pirate Pak Day has raised $780,776 since its inception and has sent more than 400 child...
Why the public is not entitled to more information about Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky
August 13, 2019 18:45 - 9 minutesThe BC murder suspects may have been found dead, but many who expected answers are still feeling like law enforcement is keeping important information under wraps. My next guest argues that no matter what the public might think, people are NOT entitled to information and answers, as that could hinder police investigations. Her name is Kyla Lee, criminal lawyer in Vancouver. Guest: Kyla Lee Criminal lawyer in Vancouver
How should Canada respond to the protests in Hong Kong?
August 13, 2019 18:40 - 13 minutesProtests at Hong Kong's airport are leading to a second day of travel disruption. The protests began more than two months ago against a Chinese extradition bill and have expanded into calls for democratic reforms. Analysts say the disruption could make foreign investors think twice about setting up shop in Hong Kong, which has long prided itself as being Asia's leading business city with convenient air links for executives travelling across the region Joshua Wong is a Hong Kong student act...
The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Lyft says it will launch ride-hailing in Vancouver before the end of the year - Wedding planners, tourism industry scramble in wake of Sea to Sky Gondola collapse - And More...
August 12, 2019 20:53 - 54 minutesChapter 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 ✅ @SimiSara980’s 🔥 question of the day A new Angus Reid poll suggests nearly half of caregivers are making real sacrifices to balance their caretaking with their day-to-day responsibilities. Are you providing care for an older relative? Currently provide care Expect to in future Don’t expect to Chapter 2 Lyft says it will launch ride-hailing in Vancouver before the end of the year Ride-hailing company Lyft says it WILL operate in Metro Vanc...
Simi’s loser and winner of the day
August 12, 2019 20:53 - 4 minutesLoser Akash, a young man from India A man police are only identifying as Akash received a BMW for his 22nd birthday… but pushed it into a river because it wasn't the Jaguar he had been hoping for, police claim. Villagers in Yamunanagar, in the northern state of Haryana, were shocked to see a pricey white BMW 3 Series sinking into the Western Yamuna Canal. One witness called police, who sent a recovery team to make sure nobody was trapped inside. Police divers borrowed an earthmover and...
Travel Best Bets: protecting yourself when travelling during a heatwave
August 12, 2019 20:50 - 5 minutesDeals: Varadero, Cuba Nov 7-Dec 5 Air & 7 nights in a 4-star beachfront all-inclusive resort $899 + $430 tax (1329) --- (Adults only & family resort options same price) Kauai, Hawaii Nov 1-Dec 10 Air & 7 nights hotel $999 + $300 tax (1299) 10 Night Greek Isles Cruise Sep 6, 2020 Air, 1 night hotel, 10 night cruise and transfer (Rome, Sicily (Messina), Chania, Mykonos, Ephesus (Kusadasi), Santorini, Athens, Naples) $1999 + $898 tax (2897) Guest: Claire Newell President...
Activists call on Canada to ban ivory on World Elephant Day
August 12, 2019 20:42 - 8 minutesAugust 12 is a day for big ideas about big animals. World Elephant Day stomped onto the scene in 2012 as a way to raise awareness about conservation efforts for Asian and African elephants. Anthropologist Jane Goodall, known for her work with chimpanzees, is using this day to call on the government of Canada to ban the country's legal trade in elephant ivory. In an op-ed in the Globe and Mail, Guest: Tessa Vanderkop Director of Strategic Relationships and Advocacy for Elephanatics
Lyft says it will launch ride-hailing in Vancouver before the end of the year
August 12, 2019 20:13 - 13 minutesA luke-warm reception from cab drivers at YVR airport this morning, to the news that Lyft will provide ridehailing services in Metro Vancouver. However, it says the NDP government's requirement all drivers have a class 4 commercial license means it won't yet operate in other parts of British Columbia. The province's Passenger Transportation Board is taking applications next month, with the goal to have ridesharing vehicles on the road by Christmas. Guest: Peter Lukomskyj Lyft’s newly-app...
Wedding planners, tourism industry scramble in wake of Sea to Sky Gondola collapse
August 12, 2019 19:38 - 6 minutesThe collapse of the popular Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish on Saturday has dashed dozens of wedding plans for the rest of the season. The Squamish RCMP is treating the collapse as a criminal investigation and said Saturday that the gondola’s cable appears to have been cut. No timeline has been given for when the gondola may be repaired and reopened, which has planners scrambling to find alternative venues. The collapse was reported around 4:30am on Saturday morning. No one was injured. The...
26% of Canadians over 30 are looking after loved ones: Angus Reid poll
August 12, 2019 19:12 - 10 minutesA new poll by the Angus Reid Institute is telling us about how we care for our older relatives - the challenges it presents, the concerns we have, and sacrifices that are made to make sure our loved ones get the care they need. Guest: Dave Korzinski Research Associate at the Angus Reid Institute
TOP DOG COMPETITION
August 12, 2019 18:38 - 5 minutesAs you’ve heard, CKNW is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year! The festivities kick off with a luncheon on Monday, August 12 at the Terminal City Club and culminates in a day-long celebration in New Westminster on Thursday, August 15. CKNW will feature an exciting line-up of special on-air programming all week long to commemorate the occasion. However, we want your four-legged friends to get in on the celebration as well! CKNW radio has been affectionately referred to as the “top dog” ...
Attorney general 'appalled' over Epstein's death, announces investigation
August 12, 2019 18:36 - 8 minutesThe apparent suicide of suspected sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein in a high-security Manhattan jail has the US attorney general demanding answers. Attorney General William Barr said Monday that there were “serious irregularities” at the Manhattan federal jail where accused Jeffrey Epstein, an accused child sex trafficker, apparently killed himself over the weekend. Barr, who said in a statement over the weekend that he was “appalled” by Epstein’s death, also fired a warning shot to anyone who...
Lyft says it will launch ride-hailing in Vancouver before the end of the year
August 12, 2019 18:01 - 10 minutesRide-hailing company Lyft says it WILL operate in Metro Vancouver. However, it says the NDP government's requirement all drivers have a class 4 commercial license means it won't yet operate in other parts of British Columbia. The province's Passenger Transportation Board is taking applications next month, with the goal to have ridesharing vehicles on the road by Christmas. Guest: Keith Baldrey Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief
The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Fri Aug 9th 2019
August 09, 2019 20:54 - 54 minutesChapter 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 ✅ @SimiSara980’s 🔥 question of the day ✅ A new report from the Angus Reid Institute has confirmed that some Canadians have not filled a prescription due to cost. Do you think prescription drugs are too expensive? Yes No Chapter 2 As Canadians age, struggles over access to health care extend to prescription drugs As the federal government’s Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare calls for a universal, single-payer syste...
Simi’s Winner and Loser of the Day
August 09, 2019 20:53 - 4 minutesLoser Leonard Olson from Florida Leonard will be spending time in jail after he was caught on camera standing in his sunroof while he was driving on Interstate 4 on Tuesday afternoon. Winner Cleveland Browns rookie-receiver Damon Sheehy- Guiseppi Cleveland Browns rookie receiver Damon Sheehy-Guiseppi scored his first NFL touchdown on an 86-yard punt return. His teammates cleared the benches and joined him in the end zone to celebrate. What makes this touchdown so unique is the sto...
Carl Honore shares how you can making the most of our longer lives
August 09, 2019 20:21 - 15 minutesA revolution in how we age is on its way. Yes, ageing is inevitable: one year from now we will all be a year older; that will never change. What can and will change is how we age--and how we can all take a much bolder approach to doing it with vigour and joy. The time has come to cast off prejudices and to blur the lines of what is possible and permissible at every stage of life. In other words: we need to learn to re-imagine our approach to later life. Emboldening ourselves in older age ...
Onion Lake Cree Nation member delivers petition demanding Trudeau enforce First Nations transparency law
August 09, 2019 19:05 - 10 minutesYesterday, First Nations activist Charmaine Stick and the Canadian Taxpayers Federation delivered 30,000 petition signatures to the Prime Minister’s Office calling on the federal government to enforce the First Nations Financial Transparency Act. Guest: Maskowikamihk Charmaine Stick Onion Lake Cree Nation member
Eagle Bluff wildfire now 2,270 hectares, crews test new night-vision tech
August 09, 2019 19:02 - 5 minutesThe Eagle Bluff wildfire burning outside of Oliver in the South Okanagan is now estimated at 2300 hectares in size. We speak with Global News reporter Neetu Garcha who is on the scene… Guest: Neetu Garcha Global News reporter