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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Episodes
Pet Week: Can cats actually be trained?
March 12, 2024 14:56 - 9 minutesCats usually walk around with an attitude that makes the owner feel like they are not the boss around the house. But can you persuade your cat into a training regiment and actually teach your kitty to do tricks? Guest: Tori Schlosser, Cat behaviourist and consultant from Persuasion Cat training and consulting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why did Trump change his position on TikTok?
March 12, 2024 14:45 - 6 minutesFormer US President Donald Trump has seemingly changed his stance on the proposed ban of TikTok, a Chinese-owned app, despite previous claims of it being a national security threat. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why doesn’t Canada disclose payments from Big Pharma?
March 12, 2024 14:21 - 9 minutesThe lack of transparency in disclosing payments from pharmaceutical companies to healthcare professionals and organizations in Canada raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest. Guest: Joel Lexchin, Professor Emeritus of Health Policy and Management at York University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: A new medical tower coming to Surrey Memorial
March 12, 2024 14:03 - 15 minutesThere was a new tower announced to expand Surrey Memorial hospital, but are there enough professionals to staff the new development? Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott’s Thoughts: Put an Emoji on your bill and get a better tip!
March 12, 2024 13:31 - 5 minutesNew research is showing that if a receipt has an emoji on it, you can expect a bigger tip from your patron. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is a crab museum?
March 12, 2024 13:31 - 10 minutesThe Crab Museum, located in Margate, Kent, was founded in 2021 by Ned Suesat-Williams, his brother Bertie, and their friend Chase Coley. Guest: Ned Suesat-Williams, Crab Enthusiast and Director of the Crab Museum in Margate, Kent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: A DNA scandal, BC landlords are protesting & Does Vancouver need an e-scooter program
March 11, 2024 16:11 - 1 hourSeg 1: Could a DNA scandal put serial killers up for retrial? A forensic scientist in Colorado with a nearly three-decade career, recently resigned amid a scandal that has sent shockwaves through the state's criminal justice system. Guest: Dan Frosch, Enterprise Reporter for The Wall Street Journal Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: The big winners at the Oscars From Oppenheimer winning "best picture" to John Cena streaking across the stage, we get the Oscar highlights. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributo...
What’s going on with that doctored photo of Kate Middleton?
March 11, 2024 15:49 - 9 minutesThe recent controversy involving the Princess of Wales centers around a family photograph taken by the Prince of Wales and released on Mother's Day in Britain. Guest: Redmond Shannon, European Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should Vancouver get a shared e-scooter program?
March 11, 2024 15:39 - 7 minutesVancouver is set to embrace the trend of “micro-mobility" by potentially launching a network of shared electric scooters as early as this summer. Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung, ABC Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pet Week: Food and Nutrition for your pet?
March 11, 2024 14:56 - 9 minutesWith so many different brand names and dietary advice, how do you decide what’s best to feed your pet? Guest: Ali Chernoff, Dog and Human Food Nutritionist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why are BC landlords protesting?
March 11, 2024 14:28 - 7 minutesLandlords in the Lower Mainland of BC are growing increasingly frustrated with the existing rental landscape, perceiving a bias in tenancy laws that favors tenants. To voice their concerns, over 200 landlords and their supporters staged a rally outside of Ravi Kahlon’s office in Delta. Guest: Baldeep Jhand, Spokesperson for Landlord Rights Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The challenges with searching for alien life
March 11, 2024 14:21 - 7 minutesThe argument for the existence of extraterrestrial life within our galaxy is grounded in the sheer number of stars, approximately 100 billion, that constitute the Milky Way. On Friday, the Pentagon released a report saying there is no evidence that UAPs exist. At all. Guest: Dr. Avi Loeb, Frank B Baird Jr Professor of Science and Director of Harvard University’s Institute for Theory and Computation and the Galileo Project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: The Premier meets with Jewish leaders
March 11, 2024 14:13 - 15 minutesAfter the fallout from Selina Robinson leaving the NDP, The Premier meets with Jewish leaders and acknowledges that antisemitism is on the rise in B.C. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott’s Thoughts: The big winners at the Oscars
March 11, 2024 13:38 - 6 minutesFrom Oppenheimer winning "best picture" to John Cena streaking across the stage, we get the Oscar highlights. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Could a DNA scandal put serial killers up for retrial?
March 11, 2024 13:27 - 8 minutesA forensic scientist in Colorado with a nearly three-decade career, recently resigned amid a scandal that has sent shockwaves through the state's criminal justice system. Guest: Dan Frosch, Enterprise Reporter for The Wall Street Journal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: The rumour clinics of misinformation, Selina Robinson departs the NDP & Pet Week Kicks off on MWS
March 08, 2024 17:17 - 1 hourSeg 1: How 'Rumor Clinics' fought misinformation in WWII During World War II, North America faced external adversaries in the Axis powers and a formidable domestic challenge – the spread of rumours that threatened to undermine morale, sow distrust, and foster division among its citizens. Guest: Greg Daugherty, Frequent Contributor to Smithsonian Magazine and Author of “You Can Write for Magazines” Seg 2: View From Victoria: Push back over Robinson departure The Premier held a lengthy old-fash...
Selina Robinson speaks about her departure from the NDP
March 08, 2024 17:10 - 12 minutesGuest: Selina Robinson, Former Post-Secondary Education Minister of BC and Independent MLA representing Coquitlam-Maillardville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kickin’ it with The Caps for Mar 08, 2024
March 08, 2024 16:01 - 3 minutesKickin’ it with the Caps: The Caps leave tomorrow for San Jose where they play their first away game of the season. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pet Week: Is there a proper way to train your dog?
March 08, 2024 15:54 - 8 minutesIs there a right way to train your dog? With countless resources about dog training, how do you know your dog is getting the proper training? What are some tips and tricks to getting your dog trained up? Guest: Brad Pattison, Animal Trainer and Author of “Unleashed” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How is BC protecting small businesses?
March 08, 2024 15:30 - 7 minutesThe province of British Columbia has recently revamped its Securing Small Business Rebate Program in response to concerns raised by the business community. Guest: Brenda Bailey, BC’s Minister of Jobs, Economic Development, and Innovation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Weekly Cecchini Check-in: for Mar 08, 2024
March 08, 2024 15:20 - 9 minutesA protest movement in Georgia, a swing state won by Biden in 2020, is pressuring him over his support for Israel. Following a similar effort in Michigan, the Listen to Georgia Coalition launched the Leave It Blank campaign, urging voters to submit blank ballots. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Push back over Robinson departure
March 08, 2024 15:07 - 14 minutesThe Premier held a lengthy old-fashioned scrum and answered questions about the departure of Selina Robinson and pushed back in a few ways. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How 'Rumor Clinics' fought misinformation in WWII
March 08, 2024 14:23 - 10 minutesDuring World War II, North America faced external adversaries in the Axis powers and a formidable domestic challenge – the spread of rumours that threatened to undermine morale, sow distrust, and foster division among its citizens. Guest: Greg Daugherty, Frequent Contributor to Smithsonian Magazine and Author of “You Can Write for Magazines” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Wrinkly vegetable medicine, Robinson leaves the NDP & The impact of Farmers Markets on the local economy
March 07, 2024 16:52 - 1 hourSeg 1: Why people used to steal wrinkly vegetables for their health During the Victorian era and preceding centuries, people employed various plants for medicinal purposes before the advent of modern pharmaceuticals. Guest: Dr. Anne Marie Roos, Professor of the History of Science and Medicine at the University of Lincoln Seg 2: Scott Thoughts: Can the Canucks capitalize before the trade deadline? The NHL Trade Deadline is tomorrow, and it seems like the Canucks are going all in this season, a...
Was the “World’s Oldest Dog” actually the world’s oldest dog?
March 07, 2024 16:47 - 10 minutesGuinness World Records publicly declared Bobi the "oldest dog ever" on Feb. 2, 2023, at the age of 30 years and 267 days. Experts questioned the viability of Bobi’s moniker, which led to an investigation into the legitimacy of the world record. Guest: Matt Reynolds, Senior Science Writer for WIRED Magazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How beneficial are concurrent disorder centers for youth?
March 07, 2024 16:29 - 9 minutesA new study focuses on the often-overlooked population of adolescents facing concurrent disorders, where mental health issues coincide with substance use problems. Guest: Suzanne Simpson, Teacher Who Conducted Doctoral Research at a Concurrent Disorder Facility for Youth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What constitutes political antisemitism?
March 07, 2024 15:58 - 9 minutesFormer BC cabinet minister Selina Robinson's decision to leave the NDP caucus and become an independent stems from a series of events that unfolded over the past months, beginning with controversial comments about Israel. Guest: Rabbi Dan Moskovitz, Senior Rabbi of Temple Sholom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How do Farmers’ Markets impact local economies?
March 07, 2024 15:28 - 7 minutesShoppers at farmers' markets spend an average of $42.50 per visit, significantly impacting local producers. Supporting local agriculture in this way fosters community involvement and sustainability. Guest: Heather O’Hara, Executive Director of the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do restaurants hate reservations for large groups?
March 07, 2024 15:28 - 8 minutesHave you tried to make a restaurant reservation lately? Apparently there’s a growing trend in the industry where restaurants don’t want tables of 6 or more, but is it true? Guest: Scott Shantz, Show Contributor, Morning’s with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Selina Robinson’s letter calls out NDP members
March 07, 2024 15:12 - 15 minutesSelina Robinson announced her departure from the NDP caucus with a devastating letter which called out members for antisemitism. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott Thoughts: Can the Canucks capitalize before the trade deadline?
March 07, 2024 14:39 - 5 minutesThe NHL Trade Deadline is tomorrow, and it seems like the Canucks are going all in this season, as word is they are actively pursuing Star winger Jake Guentzel. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why people used to steal wrinkly vegetables for their health
March 07, 2024 14:22 - 9 minutesDuring the Victorian era and preceding centuries, people employed various plants for medicinal purposes before the advent of modern pharmaceuticals. Guest: Dr. Anne Marie Roos, Professor of the History of Science and Medicine at the University of Lincoln Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Who is Connie Converse?, Why Canada failed on Winnipeg lab leak & Why did business have licence reinstated?
March 06, 2024 16:52 - 1 hourSeg 1: What happened to Connie Converse? Connie Converse, a musician from 1950s Greenwich Village, remained overlooked during her lifetime. Fishman's exploration resulted in a play, an album featuring Converse's unpublished songs, and now a comprehensive biography. Guest: Howard Fishman, Author of “To Anyone Who Ever Asks: The Life, Music, and Mystery of Connie Converse” Seg 2: Scott Thoughts: Mobility Scooters in bike lanes There is a lot of back-n-forth that goes on when discussing bike lan...
Making Cents of the Markets for Mar 06, 2024
March 06, 2024 16:47 - 10 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 did Vancouver reinstate the business licence of an illegal dispensary? - Part 2
March 06, 2024 16:37 - 9 minutesVancouver City Councillors recently voted to reinstate the license of a magic mushroom dispensary that had its business license suspended in May due to "gross misconduct," relating to the illegal sale of mushrooms and misrepresentation on its license application. Guest: Adrienne Carr, Green Party Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why did Vancouver reinstate the business licence of an illegal dispensary? - Part 1
March 06, 2024 15:58 - 8 minutesVancouver City Councillors recently voted to reinstate the license of a magic mushroom dispensary that had its business license suspended in May due to "gross misconduct," relating to the illegal sale of mushrooms and misrepresentation on its license application. Guest: Mike Klassen, ABC Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Would you travel and pay for healthcare outside of Canada?
March 06, 2024 15:55 - 7 minutesAmid ongoing challenges in Canada's healthcare system, a new poll has revealed that 42% of respondents would go to the United States and pay for routine health care. Guest: Sean Simpson, Senior VP, Ipsos public affairs, Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why isn’t Canada acting on the Winnipeg lab breach?
March 06, 2024 15:17 - 8 minutesLiberal and NDP MP’s recent obstruction of a proposed parliamentary investigation into a significant security breach at Canada's high-security infectious disease laboratory in Winnipeg has sparked controversy. Guest: Steven Chase, Senior Parliamentary Reporter for The Globe and Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: As open as they can be
March 06, 2024 15:15 - 14 minutesThe FIFA transparency saga continues with the Premier saying Monday that the province will “absolutely” be as open as it can be about what it agreed to and what it will cost. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott Thoughts: Mobility Scooters in bike lanes
March 06, 2024 14:29 - 5 minutesThere is a lot of back-n-forth that goes on when discussing bike lanes and the rules of the road/lanes. What if mobility scooters for seniors and people with disabilities were allowed to use the bike lanes as well? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What happened to Connie Converse?
March 06, 2024 14:28 - 9 minutesConnie Converse, a musician from 1950s Greenwich Village, remained overlooked during her lifetime. Fishman's exploration resulted in a play, an album featuring Converse's unpublished songs, and now a comprehensive biography. Guest: Howard Fishman, Author of “To Anyone Who Ever Asks: The Life, Music, and Mystery of Connie Converse” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Animal humour, Are BC's overdose numbers inaccurate? & Why do cheap airlines keep failing in Canada
March 05, 2024 17:39 - 1 hourSeg 1: Are there examples of humour in the Animal world? In a recent study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B, scientists explore the playful teasing behaviours of four types of great apes Guest: Erica Cartmill, Professor of Anthropology, Cognitive Science, and Animal Behavior at Indiana University Seg 2: A rare total eclipse is coming to Canada It doesn’t happen very often, but a rare solar eclipse will be highly visible in Canada this year. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor ...
What’s causing the measles outbreak in Canada?
March 05, 2024 16:47 - 7 minutesAmidst a rising number of measles outbreaks in the United States and Europe, health officials in Canada are sounding alarms regarding the potential for similar outbreaks within our borders. Guest: Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Infectious Disease Specialist at the University Health Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are BC’s overdose numbers accurate?
March 05, 2024 16:37 - 9 minutesThere are concerns surrounding the death investigation practices of the BC Coroners Service due to the low autopsy rate, primarily in suspected overdose cases, which raises questions about the adequacy of the province’s investigative process. Guest: Jen St. Denis, Civic Reporter for The Tyee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What can we expect from Super Tuesday?
March 05, 2024 16:01 - 7 minutesSuper Tuesday, a pivotal moment in the U.S. presidential primary season, involves voters from 15 states and one territory participating in selecting their party's nominee. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is looksmaxing?
March 05, 2024 15:35 - 7 minutesHave you heard of Looksmaxing? It’s a new tiktok trend, and if you have young or teenaged kids, you should probably be concerned. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why do Canada’s cheap airlines keep failing?
March 05, 2024 15:20 - 8 minutesLynx Air's recent closure follows a pattern of low-cost airlines facing challenges in the Canadian market. Guest: John Gradek, Aviation Management Professor at McGill University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: When transparency only benefits one side
March 05, 2024 15:01 - 15 minutesBack in the day David Eby advocated openness and transparency regarding the cost of the 2010 Winter Olympics, but a different story now with FIFA. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A rare total eclipse is coming to Canada
March 05, 2024 14:31 - 6 minutesIt doesn’t happen very often, but a rare solar eclipse will be highly visible in Canada this year. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is there examples of teasing and humor in the animal world?
March 05, 2024 14:29 - 9 minutesIn a recent study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B, scientists explore the playful teasing behaviours of four types of great apes. Guest: Erica Cartmill, Professor of Anthropology, Cognitive Science, and Animal Behavior at Indiana University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices