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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Family seeking answers after 89-year-old attacked with machete in Courtenay
August 01, 2019 19:25 - 8 minutesMore now on that story we’ve been bringing you about the man who was attacked by a machete in Courtenay. It happened yesterday morning shortly after 4am. The victim is 89 years old. He was sitting inside his parked car. He’s recovering in hospital today - and as you can imagine, those who know and love him are shocked by what’s happened. His name is Robert Plumb. And I’m joined now by Janelle Karatsikis, whose grandmother was Robert’s partner for 15 years before she passed away in May. G...
Science With Simi
August 01, 2019 19:13 - 14 minutesSuper Earths and what they teach us about our own solar system. Guest: Dr Maximilian Günther Torres Postdoctoral Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
BC Ombudsperson urges Education Ministry to resolve grading error problems
August 01, 2019 18:49 - 6 minutesBC’s Education Minister, Rob Fleming, has issued a statement on the problems that have been happening with Grade 12 exams, and students being issued incorrect grades on their transcripts. He says the problems have been resolved, and is assuring families that this will NOT have an impact on students’ admission to colleges and universities. ‘Human error’ is being blamed for the problem, and Fleming says it happened when “data was being manually transferred between systems.” But one parent we...
U.S. plan to import cheaper drugs from Canada draws criticism
August 01, 2019 18:47 - 10 minutesThe Trump administration said yesterday that it is looking at setting up a system that makes it legal for Americans to buy prescription drugs from Canada at a lower price than in the United States. The FDA currently permits U.S. residents to bring medication for personal use across the border, but not more than a three-month supply. Health Minister Adrian Dix was asked by our Global News Reporter, Richard Zussman, if he felt that this was a problem. Here’s how Minister Dix replied. Paul Gr...
Rate of explosive materials being misplaced in paper recycling is increasing: Recycle BC
August 01, 2019 18:44 - 8 minutesIt’s probably happened to all of us at some stage: you think you’re putting your container, or cannister, or piece of paper, in the correct recycling container. But then you realise that you got it wrong. But there’s a particularly bad example of this that Recycle BC says is only getting worse. And that’s explosives - which are wrongly being put into the PAPER recycling bin. A warning is being issued this hour because of the rising number of these hazardous materials that are ending up in t...
The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Wed Jul 31st 2019
July 31, 2019 20:53 - 1 hourChapter 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 ✅ @SimiSara980’s 🔥 question of the day ✅ ICBC is looking to install devices on cars to track the habits of thousands of volunteer rookie drivers. Would you be willing to let ICBC track your driving, so they could provide feedback and suggest improvements on your behaviour? Yes, so I could improve No, I’d rather not Chapter 2 “Tabulation anomaly” blamed for errors on student transcripts in B.C. BC's education ministry says a "tabulation anoma...
Simi’s loser and winner of the day
July 31, 2019 20:52 - 4 minutesLoser A thief from Spartanburg, South Carolina The rise of internet shopping has come with an increase of packages being stolen from the front of people’s homes. Sometimes the contents of those packages can be valuable, but one thief in Spartanburg, South Carolina is in for a creepy surprise. Winner Uber driver Jesus Florentino from Minneapolis Uber driver Jesus Florentino was expecting a typical airport pickup on Saturday, but he ended up going on a 400-mile road trip to get his pa...
Burnaby RCMP issue 21 tickets in cone zone sweep
July 31, 2019 20:46 - 8 minutesWhat should you do if you encounter a cone zone while driving? According to the Burnaby RCMP, some drivers need a refresher on what they should do while driving through a construction zone. I spoke with Burnaby RCMP Corporal Daniel Panesar about what officers were up to yesterday… Guest: Claire Allen CKNW Contributor
U.S. plans to allow importing prescription drugs from Canada
July 31, 2019 20:20 - 8 minutesThe Trump administration said Wednesday it will set up a system to allow Americans to legally import lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada, weakening a longstanding ban that had stood as a top priority for the politically powerful pharmaceutical industry. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar made the announcement Wednesday morning. Azar, a former drug industry executive, said U.S. patients will be able to import medications safely and effectively, with oversight from the Food ...
Granville Island business owners hitting back at leasing practices of their landlord, the CMHC
July 31, 2019 20:00 - 14 minutesBusiness owners on Granville Island are hitting back at some of the leasing practices by their landlord, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation - the CMHC. In a report by the Tyee, some of the operators there are warning that the area is becoming gentrified, and they want control of the decisions there taken away from the CMHC, and given back to the artists and businesses who they say are best-placed to protect the character of the area. Pernilla Ahrnstedt is a Jewelry Maker who works ...
Rainfall warning issued for Metro Vancouver
July 31, 2019 19:42 - 6 minutesThere’s some unseasonable weather on the way for us in Metro Vancouver - so much so that Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for our region. Guest: Mark Madryga Global News Chief Meteorologist
Doug McCallum says he intends to seek a second term as the Mayor of Surrey
July 31, 2019 19:39 - 7 minutesSurrey's mayor says he's decided to seek a second term in office. Doug McCallum says he wants to see some of the bigger projects on the table right now, through to the end, including SkyTrain along the Fraser Highway. McCallum says what's going on in the city right now 'energizes' him. Guest: Janet Brown Global News Senior Reporter
Latest on the investigation in B.C. into the murders of Leonard Dyck, Lucas Fowler and Chynna Deese
July 31, 2019 18:51 - 8 minutesGuest: Cpl. Chris Manseau BC RCMP Communication Services
“Tabulation anomaly” blamed for errors on student transcripts in B.C.
July 31, 2019 18:47 - 17 minutesBC's education ministry says a "tabulation anomaly" means some graduation high school students were left with much worse marks on their transcripts than the ones they actually earned. The error may have affected thousands of students who took the provincial exams in June -- exams that significantly impact applications to post secondary schools. The Ministry is now in the process of reviewing each and every exam result. In a statement, UBC says they’re aware of the issue, and are making sur...
The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Tues Jul 30th 2019
July 30, 2019 20:54 - 46 minutesChapter 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 ✅ @SimiSara980’s 🔥 question of the day ✅ The widow of Surrey murder victim Paul Bennett says her husband’s killer may have been caught by now if the city had more CCTV cameras. Would you support more CCTV in your community? Vote, and tell us why in your replies. Yes, for public safety No, it invades privacy Chapter 2 The RCMP emergency response team and major crime unit is focusing efforts once again in the town of Gillam, Manitoba and has pu...
Is it time for Beyond Meat should look beyond meat?
July 30, 2019 20:52 - 13 minutesIt has been a year since A&W began offering customers a chance to sink their teeth into the widely buzzed about Beyond Meat burger, and since then, the planted based burger has taken off. Beyond Meat products are now being sold in over 35,000 retail outlets, and the company is now worth $14 billion US and was Wall Street’s best performing IPO this year. However, not everything is rosy for Beyond Meat. I spoke with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie,...
Katy Perry Loses “Dark Horse” Lawsuit, Jury Rules She Copied a Christian Rap Song
July 30, 2019 20:37 - 15 minutesA federal jury in California has concluded that Katy Perry’s 2013 single “Dark Horse” infringes on a song by a Christian rapper, the Associated Press reports. Marcus Gray, who records under the name Flame, claimed that Perry’s Dr. Luke-produced song featured the same beat and instrumental elements as his 2009 song “Joyful Noise.” Oliver Herzfeld is the Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer for Beanstalk, a leading global brand licensing agency, and he joins us to discuss this case an...
35-year-old in hospital following shooting in Richmond
July 30, 2019 20:20 - 3 minutesRichmond RCMP is appealing for witnesses of Monday night's shooting, which sent a 35-year-old man to hospital with serious injuries. The shooting happened at 10:20pm. Just after 11:20 p.m., Vancouver Police officers were called to the 2100-block of Newport Ave, Vancouver for a report of a vehicle fire, matching the description provided by witnesses at the scene in Richmond. The Richmond Serious Crime Unit is leading the investigation, and they’re working closely with the Vancouver Police ...
Kater CEO dismisses ‘unfair advantage’ claims, as they plan to launch ridehailing services this fall
July 30, 2019 20:03 - 10 minutesKater has been operating as a quasi ride-hailing service for a number of months now but that's all about to change. The company announcing that it will be applying to operate as a full ride-sharing service this fall. Simi spoke to company’s CEO, Scott Larson, on Tuesday’s show. Guest: Scott Larson CEO of Kater
The RCMP emergency response team and major crime unit is focusing efforts once again in the town of Gillam, Manitoba and has pulled out of York Landing.
July 30, 2019 18:38 - 6 minutesIn the past few minutes, RCMP in Manitoba have tweeted: The heavy police presence in York Landing has been withdrawn & policing resources in the community will return to normal. The RCMP thanks the community for their patience and understanding. Chief Leroy Constant says the massive manhunt for teen murder suspects Bryer Schmegelsky (shmuh-GEHL'-skee) and Kam McLeod has ended in York Landing without success. Members of the Indigenous-led neighbourhood watch group the Bear Clan Patrol...
The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Mon Jul 29th 2019
July 29, 2019 20:54 - 41 minutesChapter 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 ✅ @SimiSara980’s 🔥 question of the day ✅ The BC government will activate five of 35 new speed enforcement cameras today. Will you change your driving behaviour because of these cameras? Vote and tell us why / why not in your replies. Yes, as I’m being watched No, I’m a safe driver Chapter 2 Police yet to confirm whether people spotted in York Landing are McLeod and Schmegelsky Manitoba RCMP say they'll be spending today on the ground in Yor...
Simi’s loser and winner of the day
July 29, 2019 20:54 - 5 minutesLoser An anonymous police officer from Marion County, Indiana A customer at a local McDonald's restaurant is looking for answers after finding that someone may have already helped themselves to his sandwich. The customer is a police officer, ad he wanted to remain anonymous, but he spoke to WTHR about the ordeal… The reason why this police officer is our loser of the day is because of a recent development in the mysterious case of who took a bite out of the McChicken sandwich… The poli...
Travel Best Bets: here are the worst travel decisions you can make
July 29, 2019 20:46 - 9 minutesNot purchasing insurance Not checking passport & visa requirements Arriving for cruise/tour the day it departs Tight flight connections Not getting shots DEALS: 6 Night Las Vegas Cruise & Stay September 14 Air, 3 night cruise, 3 nights hotel, and pier to hotel transfer Ship: Royal Princess / Hotel: Luxor (or similar) $498 + $368 tax (866) Riviera Maya, Mexico Oct 30 Air & 7 nights in a 4.5-star beachfront all-inclusive resort (Ocean Coral & Turquesa) $799 + $538 tax (1337...
Why online fraud in Vancouver happens most frequently to millennials
July 29, 2019 20:35 - 8 minutesGuest: Sergeant Jason Robillard Vancouver Police Department
Why support and intervention is crucial to stop children and teens walking down the wrong path in life
July 29, 2019 19:28 - 8 minutesAs more details become known about the suspects in the recent murder cases in northern B.C., what lessons can be learned about support and intervention for children and teens whose habits and interests may be disturbing? Guest: Danny Ferguson Area Director in Langley for the Greater Vancouver Youth Unlimited
Scores of businesses could close when Langley SkyTrain construction begins: head of Fleetwood BIA
July 29, 2019 19:20 - 7 minutesConcern that between 60 and 80 businesses along the Fraser Highway in Surrey from 152nd to 166th Streets could be gone if and when SkyTrain construction begins. Fleetwood Business Improvement Association Executive Director Dean Barbour says that's his estimate considering where the stations are slated to be located. He's also concerned about what impact construction could have for the end of the line near the Surrey Sport and Leisure Centre. Right now there's only enough money on the table,...
#CanadaManhunt: Simi speaks to the man who made the sighting that led to the search in York Landing
July 29, 2019 17:58 - 9 minutesManitoba RCMP received a tip on Sunday, that Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky had been seen in the remote community of York Landing. Travis Bighetty is the man who made the sighting, and he spoke to Simi Sara today. Guest: Travis Bighetty Bear Clan coordinator Made the sighting yesterday that led to the search in York Landing
Police yet to confirm whether people spotted in York Landing are McLeod and Schmegelsky
July 29, 2019 17:43 - 8 minutesManitoba RCMP say they'll be spending today on the ground in York Landing searching for Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky. Cpl Julie Courchaine says they received a tip yesterday the two wanted fugitives had been seen in the remote Manitoba community, but police have yet to confirm it was them. She says mounties are asking the people of York Landing to stay safe while they search the area. They're also asking people not to post online where the police are searching in the community. Guest:...
The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Fri Jul 26th 2019
July 26, 2019 20:55 - 1 hourChapter 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 Vote in @simisara980's 🔥 question of the day: The BC government is seeking feedback on reducing plastic waste. Do you find the recycling services in your municipality straightforward and easy to use? Vote, and tell us why / why not in your replies. Yes No I don’t recycle. Chapter 2 RCMP ask public not to share misinformation as viral photo wrongly depicts B.C. murders suspect RCMP in Manitoba say a photo circulating on social media does NOT ...
Simi’s loser and winner of the day
July 26, 2019 20:55 - 6 minutesLoser Petition to change the date of Halloween Should the date of Halloween be changed to the last Saturday of October? A petition on Change.org states it would be safer if kids could trick-or-treat during the day and it would allow adults to celebrate at night. The petition has been gaining so much steam that it has already surpassed its original goal! Creators of the petition were hoping to collect 75-thousand signatures. By 10am this morning, they exceed that figure. Now the petiti...
“We want everything we put forward to the B.C. Prosecution Service prim and proper,” B.C. RCMP tells the Simi Sara Show
July 26, 2019 19:24 - 18 minutesIt’s the fourth day of searching in the area surrounding Gillam, Manitoba, for 18-year-old Bryer Schmegelsky and 19-year-old Kam McLeod - the suspects in the recent murders in northern B.C. Simi speaks to Cpl. Chris Manseau from the BC RCMP for the latest information on the police investigation. Guest: Cpl. Chris Manseau BC RCMP Communication Services
College student unearths 65 million-year-old Triceratops skull
July 26, 2019 19:04 - 9 minutesHarrison Duran is a fifth year biology student at theUniversity of California, Merced, and he recently made the discovery of a lifetime on a recent paleontology dig when he unearthed a partial Triceratops skull. CKNW Contributor Claire Allen caught up with Harrison to learn all about his love of dinosaurs and his amazing discovery.
New report shows how fentanyl crushed the positive efforts that were being taken to increased life expectancy in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
July 26, 2019 19:02 - 8 minutesVancouver Coastal Health has released its annual report and this year is heavily focused on the overdose crisis in BC. Chief medical health officer, Dr. Patricia Daly, says before 2013, efforts in the Downtown Eastside had upped life expectancy in the area. But then, fentanyl was first detected in the illegal drug supply. VCH has been pushing users to get their drugs tested but says only a "Small proportion" of people have used the service since 2016. The report says fentanyl was detec...
‘This is not the news we wanted to be known for’: Mayor of B.C. murders suspects’ home town speaks to the Simi Sara Show
July 26, 2019 18:51 - 5 minutesManitoba RCMP say this morning that their officers are “working diligently” to find 18-year-old Bryer Schmegelsky and 19-year-old Kam McLeod Both men are from the town of Port Alberni here in BC. So what is the reaction in the community, now that they’re in the spotlight of this international news story? Sharie Minions is the Mayor of Port Alberni. I spoke with the Mayor just before we came on-air. Guest: Sharie Minions Port Alberni Mayor
Ridehailing in B.C.: how to prepare for a class 4 road test
July 26, 2019 18:49 - 13 minutesLet’s talk about ridehailing. While applications from companies like Uber are being accepted starting September 3rd, Uber is casting doubt on whether or not there will be enough drivers with class four licences to get ridehailing services on the road. On yesterday’s program, Uber’s head of Western Canada, Michael van Hemmen, told me he’s concerned about Uber’s ability to provide services outside of the most densely populated areas of BC - that is, Metro Vancouver. But what’s actually invo...
Gillam businesses closing early to protect staff, as manhunt for suspects in B.C. murders continues
July 26, 2019 18:13 - 5 minutesThe focus of the manhunt is centred on the rural area of Gillam, Manitoba. There, businesses have been shuttering early, out of concerns for staff safety. One of those businesses is the local Co-Op store, and their general manager spoke to Simi today. Guest: Karen Donnellan-Fisher General Manager of the Gillam Co-Op
RCMP ask public not to share misinformation as viral photo wrongly depicts B.C. murders suspect
July 26, 2019 17:53 - 6 minutesRCMP in Manitoba say a photo circulating on social media does NOT show murder suspect Kam Mcleod. The man in the photo bears a resemblance to Mcleod, and is shown holding up a newspaper with Mcleod and fellow suspect Bryer Schmegelesky's faces on the front page. But Mounties say spreading online rumours doesn't help when people are already experiencing fear and uncertainty. RCMP say the search for the suspect continues with a heavy police presence in the remote area of Gillam Manitoba - as...
The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Thurs Jul 25th 2019
July 25, 2019 21:26 - 50 minutesChapter 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 Vote in @simisara980's 🔥 question of the day: on Science with Simi we’re having a chat with renowned food scientist Paul Dawson about urban myths and the truth around your food questions. Things like double dipping and the 5 second rule - are these really a problem? So before he answers that question for us definitively we want to know from you: Do you believe in the 5 second rule? Yes, food’s still good! No, throw it out. Chapter 2 RCMP inves...
Simi’s loser and winner of the day
July 25, 2019 21:18 - 3 minutesLoser Lillian Tarver was arrested Monday after she disagreed with her McDonald's order. Lillian Tarver from Garden City, Georgia Police say Tarver was upset with her cold fries Monday afternoon. She returned and demanded a refund, while armed. According to the Garden City Police Department, Tarver was given a refund by the owner, then fired a shot into the ground before leaving the scene. She then led by police on a chase, and was subsequently arrested. Tarver is being charged with fl...
Vancouver Pride Society discusses rescinding UBC and VPL from upcoming Pride Parade
July 25, 2019 20:49 - 11 minutesEarlier this week it was announced that the Vancouver Pride Society has rescinded the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Vancouver Public Library's (VPL) 2019 Pride Parade entries because they hosted events featuring discriminatory speakers. Simi speaks with Catherine Jenkins, is a transwoman and a board member of the Vancouver Pride Society, about the impact of events like those hosted by organizations like UBC and the Vancouver Public Library. Guest: Catherine Jenkins Vancouver Pr...
New head of IHIT promises action on high-priority murder cases
July 25, 2019 20:20 - 13 minutesIt's been just over a year since Cloverdale hockey dad Paul Bennett was gunned down in broad daylight in his driveway. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team said from early on it was a case of mistaken identity but no arrests have been made. Shortly after his tragic death, Bennett’s widow, Darlene, spoke to Global News about the devasating impact of losing her husband and how she hopes that the person responsible will be brought to justice… Now, In an exclusive interview, CKNW senior...
Science With Simi: is the five-second rule real?
July 25, 2019 19:12 - 14 minutesIt’s a story that has captivated many people in New York: how did an In-N-Out burger, bought on the West Coast, end up on a New York sidewalk, seemingly in pristine condition? And is it still safe to eat? By the time it was found, it was well past the time permitted by the famous five-second rule. That’s the idea that food that touches the ground, or an unsanitized surface, is still safe to eat, so long as you pick it back up within five seconds. But is the five second rule actually real? A...
Uber say they may not provide services outside Metro Vancouver if there are driver shortages
July 25, 2019 18:19 - 9 minutesWe’re going to step away for a moment from the ongoing manhunt and investigation to chat about something that has been slowly - slowly - making its way to BC - ride hailing. While applications from companies like Uber are being accepted starting September 3rd, whether or not there will be enough drivers is another matter. Uber said earlier today that depending on the number of available and capable drivers, specifically those with Class 4 licenses as opposed to standard Class 5 ones, they mig...
RCMP investigating photos of B.C. murder suspects, Nazi paraphernalia
July 25, 2019 18:09 - 4 minutesA police manhunt continues for 19-year-old Kam McLeod and 18-year-old Bryer Schmegelsky, suspects in the deaths of two young international tourists, and charged in the death of a Vancouver man, Leonard Dyck. He's the man found near the burned out truck and camper July 19 near Dease Lake. The suspects are now thought to be in or near the remote community of Gillam Manitoba. Guest: Clay Young Global News Reporter
The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Wed Jul 24th 2019
July 24, 2019 20:53 - 53 minutesChapter 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 Vote in @simisara980's 🔥 question of the day: do you agree with the decision by the Vancouver Pride Society to ban the Vancouver Public Library from marching in its parade? Yes, it’s their right No, VPL should march Chapter 2 Manhunt continues for suspects in northern BC The manhunt continues for two teenage suspects wanted in three deaths in Northern BC. At last word, they were believed to be somewhere in or near Gillam, Manitoba, where r...
Simi’s loser and winner of the day
July 24, 2019 20:53 - 3 minutesLoser Forever 21 Customers of the retail clothing store "Forever 21" are not taking kindly to free samples of a diet bar with online orders. Winner Newborn J'Aime Brown and 7-Eleven convenience stores Rachel Langford and Johntez Brown welcomed a baby girl they nicknamed "lady lucky" after J'Aime Brown was born on July 11 (7/11) at 7:11 p.m., weighing exactly 7 pounds and 11 ounces. 7-Eleven then made sure that wasn't the only good news from the day. The company reached out t...
Mayor of home town of BC murder suspects says local residents are in shock
July 24, 2019 20:47 - 5 minutesGuest: Kylie Stanton Global News Reporter in Port Alberni
What’s involved in a manhunt?
July 24, 2019 20:38 - 8 minutesGuest: Jim Cessford Former Chief of Delta Police
Nationwide manhunt ensues for two teens suspected in northern B.C. deaths
July 24, 2019 19:21 - 5 minutesGuest: Brittany Greenslade Global News Reporter in Winnipeg
Environmental groups taking Minister McKenna to court again for failing to charge VW for polluting
July 24, 2019 19:10 - 13 minutesWhy hasn’t Canada charged Volkswagen for its sale of emission-cheating diesel cars? Simi speaks with Tim Gray, Executive Director of Environmental Defence, about the news that his organization is taking Canada’s Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna to court again for failing to punish the car company for its emission tampering scandal. Guest: Tim Gray Executive Director of Environmental Defence