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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Do you enjoy hobbies?
February 26, 2024 14:39 - 6 minutesIf you ask someone what they do for a hobby, are they going to tell you something like skiing, sewing or puzzles? Or are they going to shy away from telling you because the answer might be connected to a social media time waster? But is social media a hobby? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If we were built for exercise, why do we avoid it?
February 26, 2024 14:33 - 9 minutesDue to our bipedal gait and unique sweat glands, humans are very good at long-distance running. Despite evolving for extended physical exertion. Guest: Dr. Dean Burnett, Neuroscientist and Author of “Emotional Ignorance” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Bombarding the Earth with radio waves, Breaking down the BC Budget & Canada's fraudulent art ring
February 23, 2024 16:54 - 1 hourSeg 1: Why is Earth being bombarded by mysterious intergalactic radio waves? Fast radio bursts are cosmic phenomena characterized by powerful bursts of radio radiation lasting around a millisecond. Guest: Dr. Katie Mack, Hawking Chair in Cosmology and Science Communication at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics Seg 2: Indigenous Artist from Manitoba Playing the Orpheum on Saturday night. A very influential artist is coming to Vancouver. William Prince, an Indigenous Artist from Ma...
How history’s biggest fraudulent art ring operated in Canada
February 23, 2024 16:50 - 11 minutesRenowned Canadian artist Norval Morrisseau, known as the "Picasso of the North" for pioneering the Woodlands School of Art, encountered a significant challenge to his artistic legacy due to widespread art forgery. Guest: Jordan Michael Smith, Award-Winning Journalist and Author of the Smithsonian Article, “The Biggest Art Fraud in History” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pregame with the Whitecaps!
February 23, 2024 16:43 - 5 minutesWe are back with everyone’s favourite Whitecaps Coach, Vanni Sartini! He joins the show every Friday to break down the season of the whitecaps! Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How do cranes work?
February 23, 2024 16:43 - 6 minutesA tower crane dropped its load onto a building under construction in Oakridge, resulting in one fatality. The person who died was on the ground level when struck by the falling load. Is there something wrong with our cranes? Our safety practices? Is this just a bout of bad luck, or is this normal? Guest: Lawrence Shapiro, Principal of Howard I. Shapiro & Associates Consulting Engineers and Author of “Cranes and Derricks” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does the government budget do enough?
February 23, 2024 15:38 - 6 minutesThe green party says that the budget doesn't improve essential areas like healthcare and education for the well-being of British Columbians. Instead, it sticks to the current state of affairs. Guest: Sonia Furstenau, BC Green Party Leader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The government's budget is about helping the people
February 23, 2024 15:22 - 9 minutesThe NDP's final budget before the upcoming provincial election focuses on increased spending, particularly in housing, to address affordability amid cost-of-living challenges. The budget anticipates a deficit of $7.9 billion in 2024/2025. Guest: Katrine Conroy, BC’s Minister of Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: What’s in a budget?
February 23, 2024 15:02 - 15 minutesThere was a lot of spending announced in the budget yesterday with a big bill at the end. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Influential Indigenous Artist Playing the Orpheum in Vancouver
February 23, 2024 14:40 - 5 minutesA very influential artist is coming to Vancouver. William Prince, an Indigenous Artist from Manitoba, will be playing the Orpheum on Saturday night. Guest: William Prince, Indigenous Singer Songwriter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why is Earth being bombarded by mysterious intergalactic radio waves?
February 23, 2024 14:21 - 7 minutesFast radio bursts are cosmic phenomena characterized by powerful bursts of radio radiation lasting around a millisecond. Guest: Dr. Katie Mack, Hawking Chair in Cosmology and Science Communication at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: What is in the Vatican Archives?, Moving away from Land Act changes & BC Closing its only youth mental health centre
February 22, 2024 17:13 - 1 hourSeg 1: What's hiding in the Vatican's Archives? Massimo Franco was the first person not inducted by the Vatican who was granted unprecedented access to its Apostolic Archive. Guest: Massimo Franco, Italian Writer and Author of “Secretum” Seg 2: Should we require ID to access Porn online? The Federal Conservative Party has signaled their intent to change laws for porn websites age verification process. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: It’s Budget Day! It’s Budge...
Why is BC closing its only mental health and addictions centre for youth?
February 22, 2024 16:50 - 10 minutesThe Carlile Youth Concurrent Disorders Centre, a unique three-week residential program for teens addressing addictions and mental health issues, is set to close after seven years of operation. Guest: Dr. Marius Welgemoed, Medical Director of Mental Health and Substance Use and Head of Psychiatry for Vancouver Coastal Health’s Coastal Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why do serial killers become eligible for parole?
February 22, 2024 16:39 - 10 minutesConditional release, including parole, allows individuals to leave custody before completing their full sentence, serving a portion of the community under supervision. Guest: Mary Campbell, Lawyer and Former Director General of Corrections & Criminal Justice at the Department of Public Safety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why did BC decide not to proceed with amending the Land Act?
February 22, 2024 15:55 - 10 minutesThe B.C. government's decision to reverse proposed Land Act amendments was driven, in part, by significant public backlash. Minister Nathan Cullen attributed this backlash to "dog-whistle politics" and the deliberate spread of misinformation. Guest: Nathan Cullen, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is plastic recycling a scam?
February 22, 2024 15:35 - 6 minutesPlastic pollution is a critical global environmental crisis, marked by the improper disposal of over 90% of plastics from 1950 to 2015. The ubiquity of plastic waste is alarming, extending from ocean and roadways to the very air, food, and water consumed by humans. Guest: Chelsea Linsley, Staff Attorney at the Center for Climate Integrity and Author of the Report “The Fraud of Plastic Recycling” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What’s it like being NASA’s first Canadian astronaut?
February 22, 2024 15:33 - 9 minutesCanada is about to send a man to deep space as part of NASA’s artemis 2 project. What Do you think would be going through his head? Guest: Colonel Jeremy Hansen, Canadian Astronaut and Team member of Artemis 2, the NASA led mission that will fly around the moon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: It's budget day
February 22, 2024 15:30 - 14 minutesView From Victoria: It’s Budget Day and the Finance Minister is making the promise of a bigger deficit. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should we require ID to access Porn online?
February 22, 2024 14:42 - 5 minutesThe Federal Conservative Party has signaled their intent to change laws for porn websites age verification process. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What's hiding in the Vatican's Archives?
February 22, 2024 14:41 - 11 minutesMassimo Franco was the first person not inducted by the Vatican who was granted unprecedented access to its Apostolic Archive. Guest: Massimo Franco, Italian Writer and Author of “Secretum” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Controlling objects with your mind, More Family Doctors in the Province but can you get one? & Shutting down the only youth addiction centre
February 21, 2024 16:51 - 1 hourSeg 1: How BCI is helping people control objects with their minds The realm of Brain-Computer Interface technology is a transformative force, particularly for individuals with physical disabilities. This innovative approach holds promise in providing newfound avenues for interaction and mobility. Guest: Susannah Van Damme, Occupational Therapist and Team Lead for the Hospital's Clinical BCI Program Seg 2: Are commercial vehicles an accident waiting to happen? Police and partner agencies condu...
Making Cents of the Markets for Feb 21, 2024
February 21, 2024 16:50 - 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 BC needs a youth mental health and addictions center
February 21, 2024 16:31 - 9 minutesThere is only one mental health and addictions center for youth in Western Canada. So why is Vancouver Coastal Health shutting it down? Guest: Maria Martin, Elected Councillor of the Heiltsuk Band Council in Bella Bella Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How do Canadians shop for groceries?
February 21, 2024 15:54 - 9 minutesOn average, Canadians make 7.20 monthly trips to the grocery store, signifying a substantial 32% increase in average visit frequency since 2018. Guest: Janet Music, Research Program Coordinator for Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should municipalities control how people behave at town meetings?
February 21, 2024 15:31 - 6 minutesWhy are residents in small rural communities becoming unruly at town hall meetings? Guest: Colin Ferguson, Mayor of Silverton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BC has a bunch of new Family Doctors, but can you get one?
February 21, 2024 15:22 - 9 minutesBC has a whole bunch of new family doctors, but where are they practicing, and how do you get in with one? Guest: Dr. Tahmeena Ali, President of BC Family Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: A Vague Throne Speech
February 21, 2024 15:03 - 13 minutesThe Throne Speech in the legislature with a consensus ranging from thin to pathetic. The information is Vague, even by the standards of throne speeches. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are commercial vehicles an accident waiting to happen?
February 21, 2024 14:33 - 7 minutesPolice and partner agencies conducted a major commercial vehicle safety blitz in Abbotsford and got some ridiculous results. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How BCI is helping people control objects with their minds
February 21, 2024 14:32 - 8 minutesThe realm of Brain-Computer Interface technology is a transformative force, particularly for individuals with physical disabilities. This innovative approach holds promise in providing newfound avenues for interaction and mobility. Guest: Susannah Van Damme, Occupational Therapist and Team Lead for the Hospital's Clinical BCI Program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Canadian art gallery with a Nazi connection, Eating 'ungraded' meat & Making electric cars cool
February 20, 2024 17:23 - 1 hourSeg 1: Was the Winnipeg Art Gallery Founded by a Nazi? A new investigation has revealed that Ferdinand Eckhardt, the director of Winnipeg Art Gallery, supported Hitler, engaged in Nazi propaganda, and worked for IG Farben. Guest: Conrad Sweatman, Winnipeg-Born Arts Communicator Seg 2: Is Gen Z bringing back the landline telephone? Gen Z has displayed a fascination with technology that dates back to the 2000s embracing items like flip phones, Ipods and digital cameras. Could they be bringing b...
What would happen if Russia detonated a missile from space?
February 20, 2024 16:48 - 10 minutesThe US White House has confirmed Russia's development of a space-based nuclear anti-satellite weapon, expressing concerns over the potential indiscriminate consequences. Guest: Dr. Matthew Powell, Teaching Fellow in Strategic and Air Power Studies at the University of Portsmouth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should people be eating 'ungraded' beef?
February 20, 2024 16:47 - 9 minutesWith food prices going up and up, would you try to save a few dollars by eating ungraded meat. Guest: Heather Bruce, Professor in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Science at the University of Alberta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is it time to move away from privatized housing?
February 20, 2024 15:50 - 10 minutesWhile politicians acknowledge the importance of affordable housing, there is insufficient emphasis on social housing, which involves publicly owned or non-profit housing that is substantially subsidized to ensure that low-income renters pay no more than 30% of their gross income on rent. Guest: Dr. Shauna MacKinnon, Professor and Department Chair of Urban and Inner-City Studies at the University of Winnipeg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Toyota has made the Prius ‘cool’ again
February 20, 2024 15:41 - 9 minutesAre you considering buying a new car? Obviously you want something economical with how expensive gas is, and also you want something practical without limitations, but there’s also a part of you that wants something cool. Is it possible to have it all in a Prius? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can a prosthetic help us remember forgotten memories?
February 20, 2024 15:18 - 6 minutesAlzheimer's and dementia affect over 50 million people and cost almost one trillion dollars annually with no known cures. A team of doctors and researchers are studying fixed-frequency and spatiotemporal patterned stimulation to enhance memory. Guest: Dr. Brent Roeder, Research Assistant in the Department of Physiology & Pharmacology at Wake Forest School of Medicine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: A rush in the legislature
February 20, 2024 15:01 - 15 minutesThere will be 8 fewer question periods as the NDP plan to rush the legislature sittings starting later and ending sooner than usual. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Gen Z bringing back the landline telephone?
February 20, 2024 14:33 - 4 minutesGen Z has displayed a fascination with technology that dates back to the 2000s embracing items like flip phones, Ipods and digital cameras. Could they be bringing back the landline telephone? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Was the Winnipeg Art Gallery Founded by a Nazi?
February 20, 2024 14:24 - 11 minutesA new investigation has revealed that Ferdinand Eckhardt, the director of Winnipeg Art Gallery, supported Hitler, engaged in Nazi propaganda, and worked for IG Farben. Guest: Conrad Sweatman, Winnipeg-Born Arts Communicator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Episode: AI and elections, Taking a break from booze & Coping with the high cost of living in Vancouver
February 19, 2024 16:53 - 57 minutesSeg 1: How will AI influence future elections around the globe? Online robot accounts have made it easier to spread false information but were previously easy to identify due to poor grammar and spelling. Guest: Neil Johnson, professor of physics at George Washington University. Seg 2: View From Victoria: Happy Family Day The beginning of the BC Family Day holiday was started by the Christy Clark government 11 years ago, although on a different day to begin with. We get a local look at the to...
Alexi Navalny’s wife to lead the fight against Putin.
February 19, 2024 16:50 - 11 minutesYulia Navalnaya has pledged to continue her husband’s fight against the Russian regime and accused the Russian President of orchestrating the death of Navalny in prison. Guest: Dr. David Marples, Professor, Russian and Eastern European History, University of Alberta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How Families are coping with Cost of living crisis
February 19, 2024 16:21 - 10 minutesThe cost of living crisis is affecting many families across greater Vancouver, but there are resources you can take advantage of in order to help build resilience. Guest: Murray Baker, Manager of Financial Empowerment, family services of greater Vancouver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What happens when you take a break from drinking?
February 19, 2024 15:39 - 11 minutesEmbarking on sobriety offers numerous physical and mental health benefits, driven by desires for control, well-being, and addressing alcohol-related issues. Guest: Dr. Sara McMullin, Assistant professor of Psychology, Webster University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Happy Family Day
February 19, 2024 15:25 - 15 minutesThe beginning of the BC Family Day holiday was started by the Christy Clark government 11 years ago, although on a different day to begin with. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How will AI influence future elections around the globe?
February 19, 2024 14:35 - 10 minutesOnline robot accounts have made it easier to spread false information but were previously easy to identify due to poor grammar and spelling. Guest: Neil Johnson, professor of physics at George Washington University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: The death of a Putin rival, Is red meat good for you? & Will BC actually give land back?
February 16, 2024 17:00 - 56 minutesSeg 1: How significant is Alexei Navalny’s death? How significant is Alexei Navalny’s death? Guest: Beth Knobel, Former CBS Moscow Bureau Chief, and Professor of Journalism at Fordham University Seg 2: View From Victoria: BC United has one upped the NDP on housing with an innovative program to boost the opportunity for first time home buyers. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in: Donald Tru...
Is BC actually going to start giving its 'Land Back?'
February 16, 2024 16:49 - 10 minutesProposed amendments to British Columbia's Land Act have sparked a contentious debate, with critics fearing potential risks to private property, outdoor recreation, water access, and various industries. Guest: Jessica Clogg, Executive Director and Senior Counsel with West Coast Environmental Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should Canada criminalize coercive control?
February 16, 2024 15:50 - 9 minutesA new bill is looking to criminalize coercive behaviour, like a partner withholding your finances, or not letting you leave the house. Guest: Laurel Collins, NDP Deputy Critic for Families Children and Social Development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is red meat good for your heart?
February 16, 2024 15:31 - 8 minutesThe "Traditional Atlantic Diet" may just be the key to reducing your risk of heart disease. This noteworthy dietary pattern has gained recognition, particularly in the northern regions of Portugal and Spain. Guest: Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Director of McGill University's “Office for Science and Society” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Weekly Cecchini Check-in:
February 16, 2024 15:20 - 7 minutesDonald Trump may face a $370 million fine and a lifetime ban from the New York real estate industry if found guilty of inflating asset values on government financial statements. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Falcon one ups Eby
February 16, 2024 15:20 - 14 minutesBC United has one upped the NDP on housing with an innovative program to boost the opportunity for first time home buyers. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices