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The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Fri Nov 2 2018

Chapter 1 Hot question of the day An unnamed CKNW employee came to work in a Christmas sweater this morning. Do you think it is too soon for people to be in the Christmas spirit? Yes No   Chapter 2 McCallum says Trudeau ‘supportive’ of Surrey SkyTrain plans, local police force Surrey mayor-elect Doug McCallum says Justin Trudeau told him he won't stand in the way of Surrey's plans to scrap LRT and build SkyTrain out to Langley. While speaking at the Vancouver Board of Trade yesterday...

Ottolenghi keeps in simple in his new cookbook

In Ottolenghi Simple, powerhouse author and chef Yotam Ottolenghi presents 130 streamlined recipes packed with his signature Middle Eastern–inspired flavors, all simple in at least (and often more than) one way: made in 30 minutes or less, with 10 or fewer ingredients, in a single pot.   Guest: Yotam Ottolenghi Author and Chef

Metro Vancouver home sales plunge in October

Home sales in Metro Vancouver continue to fall, according to the latest numbers from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. 1,966 homes were sold in October, down 23% from September, and 34.9% from the same month a year ago. Board President Phil Moore says, "The supply of homes for sale today is beginning to return to levels we haven't seen in our market for four years." He says for buyers that means more selection to choose from, and for sellers it means more competition from other list...

Simi chats with Indigo CEO Heather Reisman about new Robson Street flagship store

Books are back on Robson! Indigo, the “world’s first cultural department store”, has opened its 29,000-square-foot flagship at 1033 Robson Street. The launch of Indigo Robson marks the brand’s return to downtown Vancouver after the three-level Chapters flagship at 788 Robson Street was shuttered in early 2015. Located at 1033 Robson Street, the two-level, 29,000 square foot location marks the company's return to the globally renowned shopping district. A destination for the whole family, cus...

McCallum says Trudeau ‘supportive’ of Surrey SkyTrain plans, local police force

Surrey mayor-elect Doug McCallum says Justin Trudeau told him he won't stand in the way of Surrey's plans to scrap LRT and build SkyTrain out to Langley. While speaking at the Vancouver Board of Trade yesterday, Prime Minister Trudeau had this to say about Surrey’s Skytrain plans… Guest: Janet Brown Global News Reporter

HOT QUESTION OF THE DAY

An unnamed CKNW employee came to work in a Christmas sweater this morning. Do you think it is too soon for people to be in the Christmas spirit?   Yes No

Best of the Simi Sara Show - Thurs Nov 1st 2018

Chapter 1 Hot question of the day Social media was filled with people complaining about fireworks on Halloween. Where do you stand on fireworks? Ban all fireworks! Fireworks OK, need restrictions Calm down grumps!   Chapter 2 Metro Vancouver residents take to social media to bemoan Halloween fireworks Did your pet hide in terror from the fireworks and firecrackers last night? Did you have trouble getting to sleep last night due to the loud booms and bangs last night? If so, you are ...