Mornings with Simi
8,008 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMornings with Simi (Monday – Friday: 5.30 – 9am) helps you wake-up, reconnect, and get your day off on the right foot. Simi Sara dives into on the headlines of the day with veteran Global News anchors and reporters. They help you navigate through the details of the stories, highlight essential information and share new perspectives on how the daily news affects you. Simi loves the Lower Mainland. She’s lived here her whole life and truly understands the history and challenges our communities have faced over the years. Spend your Mornings with Simi and spend the rest of your day talking about what you heard on the show.
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View From Victoria: NDP gives some relief for Short Term Rental rules
March 28, 2024 14:01 - 15 minutesParksville and other communities are getting an exemption from the Short Term Rental rules. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can A.I. compose a love song?
March 28, 2024 13:52 - 10 minutesIn the early summer days in New England, Grigori lies to his fiancé, claiming to go to the office each morning while secretly pursuing a passion for composing music. Guest: Grigori Guitchounts, Neuroscientist, AI Researcher, and Writer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Allegations against a Canadian Mega Church, Canada's gun buy-back program not buying & Unifying the Legal System
March 27, 2024 15:49 - 58 minutesSeg 1: Inside the allegations against 'The Meeting House' Multiple civil lawsuits have been filed against The Meeting House, one of Canada's largest megachurches, alleging sexual abuse by former youth pastors while the plaintiffs were minors. Guest: Rachel Browne, Investigative Reporter and Contributing Writer for The Walrus (who broke the case) Seg 2: View From Victoria: The Prosecution wants it, Judges don’t want to listen We get an update on Premier David Eby’s drive to detain repeat, viol...
Making Cents of the Markets for Mar 27, 2024
March 27, 2024 15:48 - 9 minutesTime for Making Cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski. Lori Pinkowski is a Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity. You can contact The Pinkowski Wealth Management team directly at 604-695-LORI or visit their website at Pinkowski.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why does BC want to unify its legal system?
March 27, 2024 15:31 - 8 minutesIs an independent legal system in British Columbia at risk of being undermined? This is the concern raised by the legal community as AG Sharma considers implementing a new law to "modernize" the regulation of lawyers in the province. Guest: Niki Sharma, Attorney General of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why hasn’t Canada enacted its gun buyback program yet?
March 27, 2024 15:03 - 8 minutesFour years after the announcement of changes to Canada's gun laws, the Trudeau Liberals have allocated approximately $42 million to a federal firearms confiscation program that has not yet commenced. Guest: Dr. Noah Schwartz, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of the Fraser Valley and Author of “On Target: Gun Culture, Storytelling, and the NRA” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why did an Islamic terrorist group attack Russia?
March 27, 2024 15:02 - 7 minutesGunfire from inside a Moscow concert hall on March 22nd, was quickly categorized as a terrorist attack, for which a subsidiary group of ISIS, ISIS-K, later claimed responsibility. Guest: Dr. James Horncastle, Assistant Professor and Edward and Emily McWhinney Professor in International Relations at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why is the FBI investigating P. Diddy?
March 27, 2024 14:22 - 9 minutesSean "Diddy" Combs, a prominent figure in the hip-hop industry, has been entangled in a web of legal disputes and grave accusations since November of the previous year. Guest: Ethan Bearman, Entertainment Lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: The Prosecution wants it, Judges don’t
March 27, 2024 14:05 - 15 minutesWe get an update on Premier David Eby’s drive to detain repeat, violent offenders. Turns out prosecutors have been asking for detention but Judge’s have been ignoring them. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Inside the allegations against 'The Meeting House'
March 27, 2024 13:28 - 9 minutesMultiple civil lawsuits have been filed against The Meeting House, one of Canada's largest megachurches, alleging sexual abuse by former youth pastors while the plaintiffs were minors. Guest: Rachel Browne, Investigative Reporter and Contributing Writer for The Walrus (who broke the case) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Why a treatment facility is costing us $4 Billion, The push to ban natural gas & Hacking Canadian government systems
March 26, 2024 15:53 - 1 hourSeg 1: Who wrote Shakespeare’s ‘Spiritual Testament?’ The voice of a woman who has been largely overlooked by history has been discovered in a "dangerous" declaration attributed to the father of the famous playwright William Shakespeare. Guest: Matthew Steggle, Professor of Early Modern English Literature at the University of Bristol Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Scott believes he’s a better parent than his parents Do you think your parents did a good job raising you? How do you think your own pa...
Should Canada be concerned about Beijing’s cyberespionage operations?
March 26, 2024 15:48 - 10 minutesU.S. and British officials have jointly accused Beijing of conducting a far-reaching cyberespionage campaign, targeting millions globally, including lawmakers, academics, journalists, and defence contractors. Guest: Terry Cutler, Canadian Cyber Security Expert and Ethical Hacker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why is addiction the biggest predictor of recidivism?
March 26, 2024 15:30 - 9 minutesResearchers from SFU, UBC, and Dalhousie University conducted a study on the factors that affect recidivism rates among individuals released from British Columbia Corrections facilities. Guest: Dr. Tonia Nicholls, Professor of Psychiatry at UBC’s School of Medicine and Lead of Forensic Research at BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should restaurants be omitted from the natural gas ban?
March 26, 2024 15:00 - 10 minutesBerkeley's ban on installing natural gas appliances in new buildings, the first of its kind in the nation, has been repealed following a U.S. appeals court ruling that it conflicted with federal energy regulations. Guest: Ian Tostenson, President of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The art of 'Third Culture Cooking'
March 26, 2024 14:30 - 5 minutesHow do you classify a style of cooking, if you don’t specifically identify with the culture’s food you are cooking? Audio: Jon Kung, author of ‘Kung Food: Chinese American Recipes from a Third-Culture Kitchen’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why are we paying $4 billion for a waste plant facility?
March 26, 2024 14:24 - 11 minutesThe construction of the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant is set to resume with a significantly increased cost of $3.86 billion, up from the initial estimate of $700 million. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: And the record goes too…
March 26, 2024 14:08 - 12 minutesMetro Vancouver has broken the record on the overrun budget with the new north shore wastewater treatment plant. 10 years late and almost five times over budget! Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott’s Thoughts: Scott believes he’s a better parent than his parents
March 26, 2024 13:31 - 7 minutesDo you think your parents did a good job raising you? How do you think your own parenting compares? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who wrote Shakespeare’s ‘Spiritual Testament?’
March 26, 2024 13:22 - 8 minutesThe voice of a woman who has been largely overlooked by history has been discovered in a "dangerous" declaration attributed to the father of the famous playwright William Shakespeare. Guest: Matthew Steggle, Professor of Early Modern English Literature at the University of Bristol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Airlines fight against passenger protection, Is RCMP planning for a revolt? & Fish farms affecting Humpback whales
March 25, 2024 16:01 - 1 hourSeg 1: What makes people believe they were abducted by aliens? Betty and Barney Hill allegedly witnessed a UFO while driving home from Canada on September 19, 1961, experiencing missing time, strange physical evidence, and vivid dreams of being abducted. Guest: Dr. Christopher French, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Goldsmiths University of London and Author of “The Science of Weird Sh*t: Why Our Minds Conjure the Paranormal” Seg 2: Is Hollywood out of Ideas? Are there any new and terrifi...
Why are people under 30 so unhappy?
March 25, 2024 15:52 - 10 minutesThe World Happiness Report is an annual publication that provides an overview of global happiness trends. Finland has consistently ranked as the happiest country for seven years, with other Scandinavian countries also at the top. So where does Canada rank? Guest: Dr. John Helliwell, Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver School of Economics and Lead Author of the World Happiness Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is the RCMP secretly planning for a Canadian revolt?
March 25, 2024 15:29 - 8 minutesThe RCMP has produced a confidential report intended for the federal government, raising alarm about the possibility of civil unrest in Canada stemming from economic distress. This report, titled "Whole-of-Government Five-Year Trends for Canada," sheds light on several critical issues that could exacerbate social tensions and instability within the country. Guest: Tristin Hopper, Reporter for The National Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are fish farms harming the humpback whale population?
March 25, 2024 15:01 - 9 minutesIn the last 20 years, humpback whale activity has noticeably increased in British Columbia waters. This resurgence is attributed to a century-long recovery process following their near eradication by the whaling industry. Guest: Dr. Andrew Trites, Director of the Marine Mammal Research Unit at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is the solution to the ongoing issue of e-waste?
March 25, 2024 14:30 - 7 minutesWhen was the last time you replaced your cell phone or laptop? Now, another question… Did you really need to? When you throw out an old tech device, you contribute to the e-waste that is being created around the world. Guest: Komal Habib, Professor of Environmental Studies, University of Waterloo & Paul Hope, Writer for Consumer Reports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will Canada lose its passenger protection laws?
March 25, 2024 14:23 - 9 minutesThe dispute surrounding Canada's Air Passenger Protection Regulations has reached the highest legal echelons. Major Canadian carriers like Air Canada and Porter Airlines, alongside global airlines, are now challenging the rules in the Supreme Court of Canada. Guest: John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer And Academic Program Coordinator At McGill University, Heading Supply And Aviation Management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Will there be an axe to the tax?
March 25, 2024 14:01 - 15 minutesPremier David Eby cried “baloney” when Pierre Poilievre called on him to hold the line on next week’s 23% increase in the carbon tax. But will the NDP change course and help BC deal with high gas prices? Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Hollywood out of Ideas?
March 25, 2024 13:34 - 7 minutesAre there any new and terrific stories to be told in Hollywood Movies? If you check out any of the new trailers that are out, you might notice they are mostly just remakes and sequels. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What makes people believe they were abducted by aliens?
March 25, 2024 13:23 - 8 minutesBetty and Barney Hill allegedly witnessed a UFO while driving home from Canada on September 19, 1961, experiencing missing time, strange physical evidence, and vivid dreams of being abducted. Guest: Dr. Christopher French, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Goldsmiths University of London and Author of “The Science of Weird Sh*t: Why Our Minds Conjure the Paranormal” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Religions and cults, Robot caregivers the future for senior care & Improving flood preparedness
March 22, 2024 15:46 - 57 minutesSeg 1: Are religions just mainstream cults? When we hear the word “cult,” we often think of religious groups that are considered unconventional or disapproved of by society. While modern religions may have some cult-like qualities, they seem to be more transparent and aim to reduce the presence of any harmful practices. Guest: Jonny Thomson, Philosopher and Writer for Big Think Seg 2: View From Victoria: Why do pundits pay so much attention to opinion polls? Because politicians and political...
Did rogue government operatives kill Hardeep Singh Nijjar?
March 22, 2024 15:43 - 6 minutesDocuments filed by U.S. law enforcement agencies revealed that Indian government operatives may have been behind the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Guest: Steven Chase, Senior Parliamentary Reporter for The Globe and Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will $39 million improve BC’s flood strategies?
March 22, 2024 15:01 - 8 minutesThe long-awaited B.C. flood protection strategy was announced yesterday. It aims to enhance flood resiliency and governance amid the escalating risk of climate-fueled flooding. Guest: Nathan Cullen, BC’s Minister of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kickin It with the Caps
March 22, 2024 14:52 - 4 minutesKnock on wood when talking about the Vancouver Whitecaps right now. There is no need to jinx what has been a good start to the season! Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kickin It with the Caps
March 22, 2024 14:52 - 4 minutesKnock on wood when talking about the Vancouver Whitecaps right now. There is no need to jinx what has been a good start to the season! Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Could robot caregivers fill the shortage of healthcare workers?
March 22, 2024 14:34 - 6 minutesInitially touted as a breakthrough in personal robotics with the ability to interpret emotions, Pepper was envisioned to revolutionize elderly care by providing companionship and assistance to aging populations. However, despite significant enthusiasm and investment, Pepper's journey from the lab to real-world application has been fraught with challenges and limited success. Guest: Stephanie Murray, Contributing Writer at The Atlantic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
The Weekly Cecchini Check-in: Mar 22, 2024
March 22, 2024 14:25 - 9 minutesDonald Trump's reference to a "bloodbath" during a campaign appearance in Ohio underscores his tendency to use dramatic language to emphasize the high stakes of the election. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Loving and hating the polls
March 22, 2024 14:14 - 15 minutesWhy do pundits pay so much attention to opinion polls? Because politicians and political parties are obsessed with them, especially in an election year. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are religions just mainstream cults?
March 22, 2024 13:29 - 8 minutesWhen we hear the word “cult,” we often think of religious groups that are considered unconventional or disapproved of by society. While modern religions may have some cult-like qualities, they seem to be more transparent and aim to reduce the presence of any harmful practices. Guest: Jonny Thomson, Philosopher and Writer for Big Think Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Having imaginary friends, How to get equitable compensation & Changing the safe supply program
March 21, 2024 16:05 - 1 hourSeg 1: Why do kids have imaginary friends? The phenomenon of imaginary friends is still largely misunderstood. This is primarily due to imaginary companions encompassing various manifestations, including completely invisible beings and personified objects. Guest: Dr. Paige Davis, Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Leeds Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Does sport gambling need to be scrubbed out? Can you ban sports gambling? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: Fi...
Why Joey Votto's handwritten apology got so much attention
March 21, 2024 15:49 - 11 minutesJoey Votto, a prominent Canadian baseball player with the Cincinnati Reds, recently signed a minor-league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, sparking excitement and controversy among Canadian baseball fans. Guest: Dr. Hetty Roessingh, Professor Emerita at the University of Calgary’s Werklund School of Education, Specialization, Language and Literacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will BC change its approach to safe supply programs?
March 21, 2024 15:30 - 10 minutesAuditor General Pickup’s audits checked if the ministries in charge of the province-wide implementation of overdose prevention and supervised consumption services were working effectively. Guest: Jennifer Whiteside, BC’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does Canada need a separate Amber Alert system for Indigenous People?
March 21, 2024 15:00 - 8 minutesThe Committee on the Status of Women is looking into alert systems that protect Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people across Canada. Guest: Leah Gazan, NDP critic for Women and Gender Equality, Children, Families and Social Development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to negotiate equitable compensation
March 21, 2024 14:31 - 6 minutesIt's important to remember that bias exists in all negotiations. This includes bias from both sides, regardless of gender. But, research shows that women tend to negotiate for pay raises and promotions more often than men but are less likely to receive them. Guest: Jillian Climie, Co-Founder of The Thoughtful Co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The obstacles faced by whistleblowers
March 21, 2024 14:30 - 8 minutesJohn Barnett, a former Boeing employee, “took his own life” before completing his deposition in a lawsuit against Boeing. It sheds light on whistleblowers' daunting obstacles when attempting to expose issues within corporate behemoths. Guest: Dr. Thomas Stuart, Sessional Instructor of Academic and Technical Writing at the University of Victoria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Fixing the Ferries
March 21, 2024 14:02 - 16 minutesBC Ferries has figured out the problem with the coastal class of their ferries fleet and what it is going to cost to fix them. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott’s Thoughts: Does sport gambling need to be scrubbed out?
March 21, 2024 13:31 - 6 minutesCan you ban sports gambling? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why do kids have imaginary friends?
March 21, 2024 13:23 - 9 minutesThe phenomenon of imaginary friends is still largely misunderstood. This is primarily due to imaginary companions encompassing various manifestations, including completely invisible beings and personified objects. Guest: Dr. Paige Davis, Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Leeds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Improving Indigenous affairs, Shaping drug policy & Gig work exploding in Canada
March 20, 2024 15:48 - 1 hourSeg 1: What is consciousness? Science has increased the length and quality of our lives, and the technology commonplace in the modern world would have seemed like magic to our ancestors. Guest: Dr. Philip Goff, Professor of Philosophy at Durham University and Author of “Why? The Purpose of the Universe” Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Is there a new James Bond? There is speculation that there has been a new James Bond named. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: A new repo...
Making Cents of the Markets for Mar 20, 2024
March 20, 2024 15:46 - 9 minutesTime for Making Cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski. Lori Pinkowski is a Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity. You can contact The Pinkowski Wealth Management team directly at 604-695-LORI or visit their website at Pinkowski.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What does FIFA demand from its host cities?
March 20, 2024 15:34 - 8 minutesThe City of Toronto's preparations for hosting the 2026 World Cup involve many commitments and obligations outlined in detailed agreements with FIFA, the global soccer governing body. These agreements, previously kept confidential but obtained through a freedom of information request, illuminate the extent of the contract. Guest: Ben Spurr, Reporter at the Toronto Star Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How opium shaped Canada's drug policies
March 20, 2024 14:55 - 9 minutesTwo reports by British Columbia's auditor general reveal significant shortcomings in two vital initiatives: supervised consumption services and the prescribed safer-supply program. Guest: Dr. Dan Malleck, Medical Historian Who Specializes in Drug and Alcohol Regulation Policy and Author of “When Good Drugs Go Bad: Opium, Medicine, and the Origins of Canada’s Drug Laws” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices