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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NDP government approves business plan for new St Paul’s hospital; doors open in 2026
February 15, 2019 20:13 - 8 minutesPremier John Horgan has announced his government has approved the business plan for the new St. Paul's Hospital on the False Creek Flats on the east side of downtown Vancouver. He says the new facility on Station Street on the east side of downtown Vancouver will open in 2026, 7 years from now. The overall cost of the project is estimated to be $1.9-billion. The relocation was first announced four years ago by the former Liberal government. Guest: Richard Zussman Global News Online Legis...
The average price of residential housing has fallen by 7.7% from a year ago, according to new figures
February 15, 2019 19:43 - 10 minutesThe BC Real Estate Association says the slowdown in the housing market province-wide continued in January. Sales were down 33% compared to the same month last year, and the average residential price of just under $666,000 was down 7.7% from a year ago. Guest: Cameron Muir Chief economist at the BC Real Estate Association
The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Thursday Feb 14th 2019
February 14, 2019 21:53 - 1 hourChapter 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 Happy Valentine’s Day! Vote in @simisara980's 💖 question of the day: which of these is the most romantic movie? The Notebook You’ve Got Mail When Harry Met Sally Titanic Chapter 2 BC Hydro’s long-term contracts with independent producers costing each customer $200 per year Guest: Keith Baldrey Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Chapter 3 Second case of measles confirmed in Vancouver, BC Another case of measles has been confirmed in Va...
SIMI’S LOSER AND WINNER OF THE DAY
February 14, 2019 21:53 - 4 minutesLoser 27 year old Franklin Dixon-Lozano from Miami, Florida (where else?) Franklin Dixon-Lozano was arrested after allegedly impersonating a cop who tried to stop Miami-Dade Commissioner and former cop Joe Martinez. Winner You! Our CKNW listener (Surrey Food Bank story) A happy ending to a story we brought you yesterday. We told you Wednesday about the Surrey food bank's van losing its catalytic converter to theft. The repairs estimated at three-thousand dollars and worse, many peop...
The rise of dating apps in modern day romance
February 14, 2019 21:48 - 9 minutesFirst comes Tinder, then comes marriage! That may sound strange to some of our older listeners, but according to Dr. Jocelyn Wentland, an adjunct professor of psychology at UBC’s Okanagan campus, if you’re looking for love, you should be taking your search online. CKNW Contributor Claire Allen spoke with professor Wentland about how searching for love went from something people hid to be the main way to meet someone. Guest: Dr. Jocelyn Wentland Professor of psychology at UBC’s Okanagan c...
History of Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2019 21:37 - 7 minutesPerhaps you think that Valentine’s Day seems like nothing more than a Hallmark holiday - more about spending money than actually showing your love. But what is the actual origin of Valentine’s Day? Niki Reitmayer looks back in the history books to uncover where this holiday started.
Snow returns to Vancouver this evening
February 14, 2019 21:32 - 6 minutesGuest: Kristi Gordon Global BC Senior Meteorologist
When romance blossoms in the workplace, here’s what you need to know
February 14, 2019 21:23 - 9 minutesGuest: Stephen Gillman Labour & Employment Law Associate, Samfiru Tumarkin law firm
Bad olive harvest in Europe leads to Canadian crackdown on olive oil
February 14, 2019 21:22 - 9 minutesThere’s been bad weather and fires in parts of Europe where olives are grown, so there’s been a bad harvest there this year. And that means the cost of olive oil has been shooting up - which could present some temptation for olive oil producers to lower the quality of their products to compensate for that. So now, the Canadian government is keeping a close eye on olive oil producers to make sure that doesn’t happen. Dr. Aline Dimitri is the Executive Director and the Deputy Chief Food Safet...
Science With Simi
February 14, 2019 21:08 - 9 minutesTOPIC: The Biology of Love -We say that love is chemistry and the reality is…it’s correct. -And we have to thank Dr. Helen Fisher for that. Guest: Jason Tetro Author of the Germ Code and the Germ Files Host of the Super Awesome Science Show podcast on Curiouscast
Second case of measles confirmed in Vancouver, BC
February 14, 2019 20:41 - 5 minutesAnother case of measles has been confirmed in Vancouver. The first case was acquired overseas. But this second case was contracted in BC. So what are the symptoms, and who may be at risk? Guest: Dr Althea Hayden Medical Health Officer at Vancouver Coastal Health
BC Hydro’s long-term contracts with independent producers costing each customer $200 per year
February 14, 2019 20:39 - 13 minutesGuest: Keith Baldrey Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief
The best of The Simi Sara Show - Wed Feb 13th 2019
February 13, 2019 21:53 - 1 hourChapter 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 Vote in @simisara980's 🔥 question of the day: The B.C. government is committing to "take action to improve billing transparency" for cellphone users. Are you happy with your current cellphone contract? Vote below and reply with your comments. Yes, it fits the bill. No, I’d like change. Chapter 2 Wilson-Raybould retains counsel of former Supreme Court justice, in an unusual move for a departing minister Conservative leader Andrew Scheer says L...
SIMI’S LOSER AND WINNER OF THE DAY
February 13, 2019 21:53 - 4 minutesLoser 31 year old Casey Madden of Elkhart, Indiana Northern Indiana police say Casey Madden allegedly offered two homeowners who found him inside their house $200 not to call police. Casey charged last month in a September home burglary. Court documents say the homeowners returned home Sept. 30 to find a strange minivan in their driveway and a man and a woman inside their home. The male homeowner told officers the man offered him $200 in cash not to call police. The man rejected the of...
How to Harness Microbes for Lifelong Health
February 13, 2019 21:47 - 10 minutesModern-day science has allowed us to prolong and improve life in astonishing ways, often by fending off germs and other invisible foes. But there’s no “immunity” to the inevitable signs of aging . . . or is there?In The Whole-Body Microbiome, the father-daughter team of Dr. Brett Finlay (a microbiologist) and Dr. Jessica Finlay (a specialist on aging) offers a different—and truly revolutionary—solution to the quest for the fountain of youth. While much has been written about bacteria in the g...
Travel Best Bets: What not to do on an airplane
February 13, 2019 21:24 - 10 minutesDon’t walk around barefoot Don’t stay in your seat Don’t fall asleep before takeoff Don’t put your face on the window/wall Don’t wear shorts Don’t use plane pillows & blankets Don’t have ice in your drinks DEALS: San Diego, California Mar 1 Air & 4 nights hotel $439 + $158 tax (597) 10 Night Canada & New England Cruise (Fall Foliage) Sept 5 Air, 10 night cruise & transfers (Cape Liberty, Bar Harbor, Portland, Saint John, Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown, Quebec City)...
Throne Speech Recap
February 13, 2019 21:22 - 14 minutesLieutenant Governor Janet Austin reading the throne speech in the legislature yesterday. The BC government laid out its plans for the spring session and it includes renewing public trust in the legislature. The statement comes after the sergeant-at arms and clerk of the house were suspended while the RCMP investigates allegations against them. Guest: Richard Zussman Global News Online Legislative Reporter
Order of BC nominations are open
February 13, 2019 21:20 - 5 minutesThis year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Order of B.C. It is the province’s highest honour for outstanding British Columbians. If you know of someone who be worthy of the honour, there is a nomination process that has to be completed by the first Friday in March. Find out more in this Simi Sara Show podcast. Guest: Kim Emerson Communications Manager for the Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat
Heavy overnight snow causing messy road conditions, especially in the Fraser Valley
February 13, 2019 20:42 - 7 minutesEnvironment Canada has ended the Snowfall Warning for Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Greater Victoria, and the Southern Gulf Islands. But while the snow has stopped this morning, we won't get a long break. The forecast calls for wet snow or rain Thursday evening. Guest: Janet Brown Global News Senior Reporter
How decriminalizing possession of small amounts of drugs could help battle the overdose crisis
February 13, 2019 20:32 - 9 minutesGuest: Dr Bonnie Henry B.C.'s provincial health officer
Wilson-Raybould retains counsel of former Supreme Court justice, in an unusual move for a departing minister
February 13, 2019 20:22 - 13 minutesConservative leader Andrew Scheer says Liberal members of the House of Commons justice committee have an opportunity today to do the right thing and get the answers Canadians deserve on the SNC-Lavalin scandal. The Conservatives are putting forward a motion for the committee to investigate allegations that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's aides pressured Jody Wilson-Raybould to help SNC-Lavalin avoid criminal prosecution. Scheer says voting against or watering down the motion down is an admi...
The Best of The Simi Sara Show - tues Feb 12th 2019
February 12, 2019 22:00 - 58 minutesChapter 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 Vote in @simisara980's 🔥 question of the day: Jody Wilson-Raybould has quit cabinet, less than a week after reports Justin Trudeau or his staff pressured her to sort a deal to let SNC-Lavalin avoid prosecution on corruption claims. Will this hurt the Liberals at election time? Yes, they’ll lose votes. No, it won’t matter. Chapter 2 Wilson-Raybould resigns from Trudeau cabinet in wake of SNC-Lavalin scandal Veterans Affairs Minister Jody Wilson...
SIMI’S LOSER AND WINNER OF THE DAY
February 12, 2019 21:58 - 6 minutesLoser Raphael Samuel from Mumbai, India Raphael is planning to sue his parents for giving birth to him without asking for his consent. He explained on his YouTube video uploaded on Tuesday that by suing his parents, he wants other people to realize that “they are born without their consent.” And it appears that Samuel’s mother is open about the idea of her and her husband being sued. In a Facebook post, Samuel said that his mom, Kavita Karnad Samuel, admired her son’s “temerity to want to...
1:30 pm - The Simi Sara Show
February 12, 2019 21:48 - 10 minutesBC Hydro set a record for the highest February peak hourly demand when demand for electricity soared to more than 10,000 megawatts on Monday evening. The previous February record for peak hourly demand of 9,795 megawatts set on Feb. 8, 2017 has been broken twice in the recent cold snap. The first time was on Sunday night when peak hourly demand reached 9,848 megawatts. That is a 22 per cent increase over the same day two weeks ago – before temperatures plummeted. The new February record set ...
Svend Robinson marks the 25th anniversary of Sue Rodriguez’s death and her battle for the right-to-die
February 12, 2019 21:40 - 18 minutesIt has been 25 years since Sue Rodriguez became a household name across Canada for her fight to die with dignity. Diagnosed withALS, she wanted to have the right to choose a doctor to help her end her life before the incurable degenerative motor neuron disease paralyzed her body. One of the people with Rodriguez throughout her fight to change the federal law banning assisted suicide was Svend Robinson. He was initially contacted because of his work as an NDP member of Parliament advocating f...
“El Chapo” convicted of drug-trafficking charges
February 12, 2019 20:57 - 15 minutesThe notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin ``El Chapo'' Guzman has been convicted of drug-trafficking charges at a trial in New York. The verdict reached on the sixth day of jury deliberations could put the 61-year-old behind bars for the rest of his life in a high-security U.S. prison selected to thwart another one of the escapes that embarrassed his native country. Guzman broke out of Mexican prisons twice before he was finally recaptured and extradited to the U.S. in 2017. Federal prosecut...
The BC Legislature resumes, marked by the Throne Speech setting out the year’s political agenda
February 12, 2019 20:49 - 9 minutesMLAs are doing their best to return to the house today for a throne speech that sets the political agenda for the coming months. But there’s a dark cloud over the legislature, as the allegations revealed by Darryl Plecas have all three parties searching for answers. Sergeant-at-arms Gary Lenz and clerk Craig James have denied any wrongdoing after they were escorted from the legislature last November. Today’s throne speech will lay out the minority NDP government's priorities for the next se...
It’s another snow day in Metro Vancouver
February 12, 2019 20:41 - 24 minutesSnow continuing on and off until late this evening, and highs today of zero degrees. Temperatures falling to minus four overnight, but feeling like minus eight in the wind chill. Guest: Janet Brown Global News Senior Reporter Guest: Mark Madryga Global BC Chief Meteorologist Guest: Chris Bryan Translink spokesperson Guest: Nadia Stewart Global News reporter
Senior police investigating money laundering had concerns about sharing information with BCLC and BC government
February 12, 2019 19:49 - 8 minutesDocuments obtained by Global News reveal concerns that senior police in BC had about sharing information with the BC Lottery Corp. and possibly others in BC’s government, as police mounted massive investigations into organized crime suspects in legal and illegal casinos in 2015. Distrust was building by September 2015, and that was before a series of Richmond raids in mid Oct.ober 2015, targeting an alleged kingpin, Paul King Jin, that according to documents, were compromised. The story will...
Wilson-Raybould resigns from Trudeau cabinet in wake of SNC-Lavalin scandal
February 12, 2019 19:39 - 8 minutesVeterans Affairs Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould has quit the federal cabinet and hired a former Supreme Court justice to advise her on what she can say about the SNC-Lavalin affair. Her resignation comes less than a week after The Globe and Mail newspaper reported Prime Minister Justin Trudeau or his staff pressured her to arrange a deal that would have let the Montreal-based company avoid a criminal prosecution on allegations of corruption and bribery. Trudeau previously said he'd told Wils...
The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Mon Feb 11th 2019
February 11, 2019 21:54 - 1 hourChapter 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 Vote in @simisara980's 🔥 question of the day: David Eby has announced a cap on expert reports in ICBC cases. Now, only one expert report is allowed for fast-track claims up to $100k. Are you confident this will make a dent in the dumpster fire? Yes, experts cost $$$ No, bigger issues remain Chapter 2 School closures and travel woes as snow strikes Metro Vancouver Headline: Another round of snowfall on the way and it begins in Metro Vancouver l...
SIMI’S LOSER AND WINNER OF THE DAY
February 11, 2019 21:54 - 5 minutesLoser Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister Pictures of snow in Winnipeg have been posted on Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister’s social media accounts even though Pallister was at his vacation home in Costa Rica. Last week, a few pictures were put up on Instagram and Twitter. One shot had a caption asking people if they liked the snow and another warned of more snow and strong winds in the forecast. The premier’s office confirms that Pallister was in Costa Rica and staff members posted the pict...
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
February 11, 2019 21:46 - 8 minutesToday is the international day of women and girls in science. Women remain underrepresented in scientific occupations - despite the fact that lots of young women are choosing to study it in colleges and universities across the country. So what is it that’s preventing them from staying in their chosen field? Guest: Dr. Lori West Professor of Pediatrics, Surgery, Immunology, and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Alberta
Municipal services respond to heavy snowfall in Metro Vancouver
February 11, 2019 21:32 - 5 minutesAs you've been hearing, a Snowfall Warning is in effect with light snow beginning late this afternoon and 10 to 15 centimetres of snow tonight. The City of Vancouver is responding to the snowfall, and arterial roads are being treated. Earlier, the Jon McComb Show spoke to Erin Hoess [hoss], from the Streets and Traffic Branch at the City of Vancouver. She explained how the city is preparing for the additional snowfall that’s being forecast for this evening and into tomorrow. In Surrey, al...
Coquitlam author aims to break mental health taboo among Asian diaspora in her new book
February 11, 2019 20:46 - 10 minutesFor many families among Asian communities here in Canada, the topic of mental health is a taboo - you just don't bring it up. So one author from Coquitlam is calling that out in her new book. It's called The Woo Woo: How I Survived Ice Hockey, Drug Raids, Demons, and My Crazy Chinese Family. And just before we came on air, I spoke to that author, and her name is Lindsay Wong. Guest: Lindsay Wong Author of The Woo Woo: How I Survived Ice Hockey, Drug Raids, Demons, and My Crazy Chinese Family
Travel Best Bets: Tips When Checking Out of a Hotel
February 11, 2019 20:42 - 10 minutesDouble check your bill Double check you have everything Leave a tip Call your own airport transportation Reserve a Spot on the Airport Shuttle Request a late check out in advance DEALS: Anaheim, CA Apr 6- May 24 Air, 4 nights at Castle Inn & transfers Adults: $559 + $185 tax (744) --- Kids 2-17 $319 + $123 tax (442)…family of 4 is $2372 Paris, France May 4-June 8 Air, 7 nights hotel with full kitchenette & transfers $769 + $669 tax (1438) 10 Night Thailand Islan...
How toxicity of everyday life affects our health
February 11, 2019 20:19 - 13 minutesGuest: Rick Smith Co-author of Slow Death by Rubber Duck: How the Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Life Affects Our Health
Clampdown on experts will save ICBC $400m a year, according to David Eby
February 11, 2019 20:03 - 9 minutesDavid Eby has announced that his government is clamping down on the use of experts, to cut costs and reduce delays in settling ICBC claims. The Attorney General says the changes to these B.C. Supreme Court civil rules are intended to stop the disproportionate use of experts and their reports in court cases. He says accident injury claims have increased by 43 per cent in the past five years and the use of experts has contributed to a 20 per cent rise in the corporation's injury settlements i...
School closures and travel woes as snow strikes Metro Vancouver
February 11, 2019 19:43 - 24 minutesHeadline: Another round of snowfall on the way and it begins in Metro Vancouver late this afternoon, with 10 to 15 centimetres of snow in the forecast. Some areas will see more than that. The snow continues through the night - and it will keep coming until the middle of the day tomorrow - so tomorrow's commute will be messy. In Kamloops: around two centimetres of snow this evening, and highs today of minus 10. Lows overnight of minus 14 - feeling like minus 20 with the wind chill. YVR: Some...
The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Fri Feb 8th 2019
February 08, 2019 21:53 - 1 hourChapter 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 BC Hydro is out with a new survey it calls "Thermostat Wars", where 40% of British Columbians admit to arguing with their partners about what temperature the thermostat at home should be set at. Spokesperson Mora Scott says the arguing is not over the cost, but rather it's over comfort in the home. Vote in @simisara980's 🔥 question of the day: 40% of British Columbians say they argue with their partners about what temperature the thermostat should be...
SIMI’S LOSER AND WINNER OF THE DAY
February 08, 2019 21:52 - 8 minutesLoser A rude customer from Texas Richard Miley of Texas posted in a community Facebook group that a woman “snapped” at him for showing up to wash her RV with his five-year-old daughter Ashtyn in tow. Miley, 28, works for a power washing company and said that ever since his child lost her mother, it’s too much for her to be in daycare. Winner Terry Brubaker from New York What would you do if you found money scattered on the highway? Brubaker had been driving through Gloversville, New Yo...
Black History Month: the story of Albert Jackson
February 08, 2019 21:41 - 6 minutesThis month, Canada Post has launched a commemorative stamp to coincide with Black History Month. The stamp features a portrait of Albert Jackson, who fled to Canada on the Underground Railroad and overcame racial discrimination to become Canada’s first Black letter carrier. CKNW Contributor, Randy Jacobs, tells Jackson’s fascinating story.
Bissonnette receives prison sentence of minimum 40 years
February 08, 2019 21:12 - 5 minutesBreaking news this past half-hour: Alexandre Bissonnette sentenced to minimum 40 years in prison without parole for six murders, attempted murders of 40 people, including four children. Guest: Raquel Fletcher Global News Reporter, who was in court today
Foodie Friday with Caren McSherry
February 08, 2019 21:09 - 19 minutes2019 food trends: Return of the Milkman( are you kidding) Tumeric, is not done with its 15 minutes of fame Drinking Vinegar Cannabis Traceability (production and environmental impact) The end of single use plastic (health inspectors get with it)! Breakfast Breakaway: it is beyond avocado toast…. almond, soy and nut milks replacing dairy Hummus as a staple, and not just a party spread for crackers Meal deliveries: Labour Costs Transport Costs Quality and timing of delivery Menu...
Wilson-Raybould refusing to comment on SNC-Lavalin allegations
February 08, 2019 20:42 - 9 minutesFormer attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould says she cannot discuss allegations that she was pressured by the Prime Minister's Office to help SNC-Lavalin avoid a criminal prosecution. In a statement this morning, Wilson-Raybould says she is bound by solicitor-client privilege and cannot publicly talk about aspects of the case. The Globe and Mail reported yesterday that Wilson-Raybould was demoted in a cabinet shuffle early last month, because she wouldn't intervene in the case of SNC-Laval...
The health impacts of wildfires in B.C.
February 08, 2019 20:14 - 13 minutesMy next guest is making a sobering comparison between smoking cigarettes and inhaling smoke from forest fires - which is timely for us here in British Columbia, after two years of devastating wildfires in our province. Guest: Dr Mike Flannigan Professor with the Department of Renewable Resources at the University of Alberta
Bruce McArthur sentenced to life in prison; eligible for parole in 25 years
February 08, 2019 20:03 - 7 minutesIt is not the sentence that prosecutors wanted for a Toronto serial killer. Justice John McMahon has sentenced 67-year-old Bruce McArthur to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years. The Crown was pushing for 50. McArthur murdered eight men from Toronto's gay village, and Justice McMahon told court the law is clear: a guilty plea is a mitigating factor, and the second factor is McArthur's age when he could apply for parole. He told court McArthur saved the family, friends and c...
National Enquirer responds to Jeff Bezos’ allegations
February 08, 2019 19:14 - 7 minutesThe publisher of the National Enquirer says it will investigate Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' allegation that it threatened to publish revealing personal photos of him unless he stopped investigating how the tabloid obtained his private exchanges with his mistress. American Media Inc. says in a statement issued Friday it “acted lawfully” while reporting the story. The Enquirer published a story last month that included lurid texts between Bezos and former TV anchor Lauren Sanchez. Since then, priv...
90kph gusts to accompany snow in the Fraser Valley tonight
February 08, 2019 18:58 - 4 minutesMetro Vancouver may not get much snow today, but it's the wind that could be a bigger problem, especially late in the afternoon and this evening. Wind Warnings and Arctic Outflow Warnings are up for southeastern parts of Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and the Sea-to-Sky Corridor, and in some places the winds could gust up to 90 km/h tonight. Guest: Kasia Bodurka Global BC Weather Anchor
Global News polling suggests majority support a public inquiry into BC’s money laundering
February 08, 2019 18:50 - 15 minutesAnother busy week in BC politics, with Darryl Plecas giving his first broadcast interview since his bombshell report - that was right here on the Simi Sara Show on Wednesday - new data on the deferral accounts being used by BC Hydro, and Global News polling showing support for a public inquiry into BC’s money laundering. On the Jon McComb Show this morning, Attorney General, David Eby, outlined why there has been no announcement yet on a public inquiry. Guest: Keith Baldrey Global BC’s Leg...