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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How significant is Alexei Navalny’s death?
February 16, 2024 14:34 - 6 minutesHow significant is Alexei Navalny’s death? Guest: Beth Knobel, Former CBS Moscow Bureau Chief, and Professor of Journalism at Fordham University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Is the moon getting smaller, Changing the way we ship products & Filming yourself getting fired
February 15, 2024 17:12 - 1 hourSeg 1: Why is the moon getting smaller? The Moon is quietly shrinking due to its cooling process, gradually reducing in size by about 45 meters every few hundred million years. Guest: Dr. Tom Watters, Planetary Scientist at the Smithsonian Institute’s National Air And Space Museum Seg 2: Is the ‘Return Grift’ coming to an end Several online shopping stores are starting to revamp their return policies as people have been taking advantage of lax rules and generous guidelines. Guest: Scott Shant...
Why wasn’t homelessness addressed at BC’s Housing Summit?
February 15, 2024 16:42 - 10 minutesAfter the BC Build announcement was heard, some are starting to raise questions about why the government completely ignored any potential funding for the people made most vulnerable by policy failures by the government. Guest: Catherine Roome, Interim CEO of Atira Women’s Resource Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why are people filming themselves getting fired?
February 15, 2024 16:04 - 10 minutesThe phenomenon of younger employees recording and sharing videos of themselves being laid off on TikTok signifies a noteworthy trend in how individuals, particularly from Gen Z, utilize social media to express their experiences in the workplace. Guest: Jason Dorsey, Generational Researcher, Speaker, and Author of “Zconomy: How Gen Z Will Change the Future of Business” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How one company is aiming to change shipping and transportation for the better
February 15, 2024 15:31 - 9 minutesConsumers are always the ones targeted to ‘go green’ and change the way they are living in order to help curb climate change, so how come suppliers aren’t pushed in the same direction? Guest: Ali Javidan, Ceo and Founder of Range Energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Richmond approves but the Province does not
February 15, 2024 15:26 - 16 minutesOn Tuesday night the Richmond city council approved a safe injection site, and on Wednesday it is declared dead by the provincial health agency. 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
What happened at the Kansas Superbowl shooting?
February 15, 2024 15:25 - 6 minutesA shooting occurred in Missouri at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade, resulting in one person dead and 21 wounded. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global New Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is the ‘Return Grift’ coming to an end
February 15, 2024 14:40 - 7 minutesSeveral online shopping stores are starting to revamp their return policies as people have been taking advantage of lax rules and generous guidelines. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why is the moon getting smaller?
February 15, 2024 14:40 - 7 minutesThe Moon is quietly shrinking due to its cooling process, gradually reducing in size by about 45 meters every few hundred million years. Guest: Dr. Tom Watters, Planetary Scientist at the Smithsonian Institute’s National Air And Space Museum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Living to be 100, A Story of Love on Valentine's Day & Could you still get the plague?
February 14, 2024 17:15 - 1 hourSeg 1: Can you learn to live to be 100? For centuries, people have been fascinated by how long humans can live and what factors contribute to a long and healthy life. Understanding how to live longer involves understanding the interplay between genetic predisposition and lifestyle factors. Guest: Karin Modig, Associate Professor of Epidemiology at the Karolinska Institute Seg 2: Are you Anti-Valentines Day? Have you lost that loving feeling? There is a new trend to get away from the day of lo...
Making Cents of the Markets for Feb 14, 2024
February 14, 2024 17:11 - 11 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 are people worried about Richmond's consumption site proposal?
February 14, 2024 16:45 - 9 minutesThe Richmond City Council voted 7-2 to approve a motion proposing the exploration of a supervised drug consumption site at the city's hospital. Guest: “Kay” , Concerned Resident of Richmond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Story of love
February 14, 2024 16:30 - 8 minutesThis year, the Gordons are marking their 50th wedding anniversary, a milestone that echoes their enduring bond and shared commitment to making an impact. Guest: Lindsay and Elizabeth Gordon, Founders of UBC’s Award for Future Health Professionals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why are people still getting the bubonic plague?
February 14, 2024 15:44 - 8 minutesIn the 14th century, the bubonic plague killed nearly 200 million people in a few years. In essence, it eradicated 50% of Europe’s population. Although it is not entirely eradicated, human-to-human transmission of bubonic plague is rare. Guest: Dr. Jimmy Whitworth, Professor of International Public Health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bed Bugs might be something we just have to live with
February 14, 2024 15:21 - 8 minutesThere has been a lot of media coverage on bed bugs and how prevalent they are in cities around the world. How do you prevent yourself from becoming infested. Guest: Dr. Richard Naylor, Entomologist specializing in Bed Bugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Mike De Jong has an announcement
February 14, 2024 15:14 - 14 minutesMike De Jong is expected to announce he’s not running again after 30 years in the house, but he might also say whether he is running federally. 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 you Anti-Valentines Day?
February 14, 2024 14:41 - 7 minutesHave you lost that loving feeling? There is a new trend to get away from the day of love and just focus on anything but feelings Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can you learn to live to be 100?
February 14, 2024 14:24 - 8 minutesFor centuries, people have been fascinated by how long humans can live and what factors contribute to a long and healthy life. Understanding how to live longer involves understanding the interplay between genetic predisposition and lifestyle factors. Guest: Karin Modig, Associate Professor of Epidemiology at the Karolinska Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Can money actually buy happiness, Are companies 'greenwashing' you? & What went wrong with the ArriveCAN app?
February 13, 2024 17:10 - 1 hourSeg 1: The most watched Superbowl The Lunar Landing saw 650 Million people watching world wide with an estimated 120-150 million Americans watching. Superbowl numbers came in around 123 million. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 2: View From Victoria: The BC Government is going to start financing and building housing at below market prices for folks who can’t afford it. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn ...
What ignited the FBI’s anti-terror raids of 2020?
February 13, 2024 16:50 - 10 minutesIn autumn 2020, a series of FBI raids unfolded across three states, leading to the arrest of 14 individuals and sending shockwaves through the nation. Guest: Jessica Garrison, Host of the Podcast “Chameleon” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What went wrong with the ArriveCan app?
February 13, 2024 16:45 - 8 minutesA new report discusses ongoing investigations by CBSA and RCMP into allegations related to ArriveCan, such as inflated resumes and cozy ties between public servants and private consultants. Guest: Karen Hogan, Auditor-General of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are the claims against Lululemon’s ‘greenwashing’ justified?
February 13, 2024 16:17 - 10 minutesStand.earth has accused Lululemon of "greenwashing," alleging that the company creates a false image of environmental responsibility while profiting from rising emissions. Guest: Lynda Grose, Professor of Fashion Design and Critical Studies at California’s College of the Arts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to navigate the CRA’s new home office requirements
February 13, 2024 15:29 - 7 minutesIf you’re one of the millions of Canadians who worked from home during 2023, you’ll need to take some extra time this tax filing season to claim a deduction for your home-office expenses and avoid getting audited. Guest: Jamie Golombek, Managing Director of Tax & Estate Planning with CIBC Private Wealth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can money actually buy you happiness?
February 13, 2024 15:23 - 8 minutesWe’ve all heard the old adage that Money doesn’t buy happiness. But wouldn’t you like to try? Well it turns out that old wisdom may be wrong. Guest: Kostadin Kushlev, Assistant professor at Georgetown University, Department of Psychology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Building below market housing
February 13, 2024 15:21 - 14 minutesThe BC Government is going to start financing and building housing at below market prices for folks who can’t afford it. 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
The most watched Superbowl
February 13, 2024 14:28 - 9 minutesThe Lunar Landing saw 650 Million people watching world wide with an estimated 120-150 million Americans watching. Superbowl numbers came in around 123 million. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Faster than the speed of light, Car theft crisis in Canada & A safe consumption site in Canada
February 12, 2024 17:00 - 1 hourSeg 1: What would happen if you travelled faster than the speed of light? As we know, objects with mass, like spaceships, cannot travel faster than the speed of light. But what if they could? Where could we go? What would we see? How would that even work? Guest: Dr. Ethan Siegl, Astrophysicist and Author of "Starts with a Bang!" Seg 2: The best and the worst of the Superbowl From the actual game, to the commercials and celebrity sightings, Scott and Simi break down their favourite parts of th...
What does it mean to be a Black-Canadian?
February 12, 2024 16:53 - 9 minutesIn his memoir, Campbell refutes the notion of a singular Black experience in Canada. He stresses on the multiculturalism within the Black community and urges to recognize the various narratives and origins that together shape the wider concept of being Black in Canada. Guest: Morgan Campbell, Sports Broadcaster and Author of "My Fighting Family: Borders and Bloodlines and the Battles that Made Us” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should Richmond have a safe consumption site?
February 12, 2024 16:42 - 9 minutesRichmond City Council's recent decision to establish a supervised consumption site at Richmond Hospital has stirred strong reactions within the community. Guest: Kash Heed, Solicitor General of British Columbia and Richmond City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How did car thefts become a Canadian crisis?
February 12, 2024 16:01 - 9 minutesAccording to ICBC, there were 6,156 catalytic converter thefts in British Columbia in 2022, with over 5,100 in the Lower Mainland area. Guest: Michael Rothe, President and CEO of the Canadian Finance and Leasing Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Technology is making it easy to be a thief
February 12, 2024 15:41 - 8 minutesWhen was the last time you were the victim of a crime? Thieves are using a device called a flipper zero which is like a hackers swiss army knife and costs under $200. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is social media glamorizing organized crime?
February 12, 2024 15:39 - 8 minutesThere is a trend on TikTok glorifying the idea of being a mob wife. These videos depict women as being incredibly fashionable and glamorous, but also as passive onlookers who are not affected by the serious issues of violence and illegal wealth associated with organized crime. Guest: Dr. Felia Allum, Professor of Comparative Organized Crime and Corruption at the University of Bath Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: for Feb 12, 2024
February 12, 2024 15:38 - 15 minutesIt has been three weeks since Ottawa announced a 35% cut in international students. BC is still trying to work out what it means for the province. 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
The best and the worst of the Superbowl
February 12, 2024 15:36 - 7 minutesFrom the actual game, to the commercials and celebrity sightings, Scott and Simi break down their favourite parts of the Superbowl. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What would happen if you travelled faster than the speed of light?
February 12, 2024 15:33 - 9 minutesAs we know, objects with mass, like spaceships, cannot travel faster than the speed of light. But what if they could? Where could we go? What would we see? How would that even work? Guest: Dr. Ethan Siegl, Astrophysicist and Author of "Starts with a Bang!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Regulating algorithms, Rescuing sea turtles & Who is on the policeboard
February 09, 2024 17:08 - 53 minutesSeg 1: What will it take for Meta to finally regulate its algorithms? New York, similar to BC, is addressing the complex challenges posed by social media's impact on minors. While BC's approach emphasizes financial recourse, New York's focus is on algorithmic restrictions and parental consent. Guest: Jeffrey Horwitz, Technology Reporter on Meta And Social-Media Platforms for The Wall Street Journal and Author of “Broken Code: Inside Facebook and the Fight to Expose Its Harmful Secrets” Seg 2:...
Why are family physicians so burnt out?
February 09, 2024 16:13 - 8 minutesA survey conducted for The College of Family Physicians found that over 50% of respondents reported feeling "exhausted or burnt out" due to the shortage of primary care providers across Canada. Guest: Samia Madwar, Managing Editor for The Walrus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How do you rescue a sea turtle?
February 09, 2024 15:28 - 7 minutesDr. Anna Hall found Moira, a sub-adult loggerhead turtle weighing 38 kg, suffering from hypothermia in Pedder Bay – 500 nautical miles beyond her species' typical range in the Pacific. Guest: Dr. Anna Hall, Marine Mammal Zoologist who rescued Moira the Loggerhead Turtle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Weekly Cecchini Check-in
February 09, 2024 15:20 - 8 minutesNikki Haley lost the Nevada Republican primary, despite having no competition in the absence of Donald Trump. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: A public consultation the public didn’t know about
February 09, 2024 15:08 - 12 minutesRemember that public consultation on the Land Act where the government didn’t tell the public? 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
What will it take for Meta to finally regulate its algorithms?
February 09, 2024 14:31 - 10 minutesNew York, similar to BC, is addressing the complex challenges posed by social media's impact on minors. While BC's approach emphasizes financial recourse, New York's focus is on algorithmic restrictions and parental consent. Guest: Jeffrey Horwitz, Technology Reporter on Meta And Social-Media Platforms for The Wall Street Journal and Author of “Broken Code: Inside Facebook and the Fight to Expose Its Harmful Secrets” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Making Cents of the Markets for Feb 07, 2024
February 09, 2024 12:14 - 9 minutesMaking Cents of the Market: Time 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
Full Show: Sleep deprivation and the brain, A Community housing model in Vancouver & The origins of life in Kamloops?
February 08, 2024 17:11 - 1 hourSeg 1: How sleep deprivation warps your reality When severely sleep-deprived, our cognitive functions that interpret and understand information are impaired. Guest: Jonny Thomson, Philosopher and Writer for Big Think Seg 2: View From Victoria: David Eby is resuming his agenda and trying to put the Selina Robinson controversy behind him. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: Will Trump be able to run for president in 20...
Could the origins of life stem from a lake in Kamloops?
February 08, 2024 16:48 - 9 minutesScientists from the University of Washington launched a groundbreaking study to investigate BC’s Last Chance Lake for its potential to be a "cradle of life. Guest: Dr. David Catling, Professor of Astrobiology at the University of Washington and Senior Author of the Study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should Vancouver adopt a community housing model?
February 08, 2024 16:38 - 9 minutesFinding housing and community in Vancouver is challenging, but East Van Cohousing is addressing this issue through the development of a 35-unit multifamily apartment building. Guest: Maria Fielder, Equity Member of East Van Co-Housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How will Atira run SROs without funding?
February 08, 2024 15:55 - 9 minutesAtira Women's Resource Society, which operated Winters Hotel during a tragic fire two years ago, supports recommendations from the coroner's inquest jury, including phasing out public funding for privately owned SRO hotels and strengthening fire safety bylaws. Guest: Catherine Roome, Interim CEO of Atira Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will Trump be able to run for president in 2024?
February 08, 2024 15:42 - 7 minutesTrump's lawyers argue that blocking a leading presidential candidate from the ballot would result in "chaos and bedlam" in the United States. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What if one of your twins vanished in utero?
February 08, 2024 15:41 - 8 minutesEleanor found out that she was pregnant with twins after a successful IVF cycle. This excitement turned into disbelief when the sonographer informed her that one of the twins had suddenly disappeared from her uterus. Guest: Eleanor Barker-White, Author of “My Name Was Eleanor” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Eby putting cash into a rental protection fund
February 08, 2024 15:00 - 13 minutesDavid Eby is resuming his agenda and trying to put the Selina Robinson controversy behind him. 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 sleep deprivation warps your reality
February 08, 2024 14:49 - 8 minutesWhen severely sleep-deprived, our cognitive functions that interpret and understand information are impaired. Guest: Jonny Thomson, Philosopher and Writer for Big Think Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices