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 does BC plan on changing its Land Act?
January 30, 2024 16:05 - 11 minutesBC is planning legislative amendments to the Land Act, a significant legislation governing public land access and use, covering 94% of the province. Guest: Nathan Cullen, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why are post-secondary IQ scores dropping?
January 30, 2024 16:04 - 7 minutesMeta-analysis reveals a noteworthy decline in average IQs among undergraduates, dropping from approximately 119 to 102. This contrasts with the Flynn effect, a phenomenon where IQ scores in the general public have steadily risen over time. Guest: Ross Pomeroy, Senior Editor of RealClearScience.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will the US retaliate against Iran’s drone attack?
January 30, 2024 15:19 - 8 minutesIran-backed militants allegedly carried out a drone attack, resulting in the deaths of three American service members and injuries to over 40 others. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Capping international students
January 30, 2024 14:59 - 15 minutesThe Feds bring in a cap on international students and BC is still struggling to figure out what it all means for the Province with the Premier in Ottawa asking for some relief and possible exemptions. 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 Canadians taking advantage of cross-border shopping?
January 30, 2024 14:39 - 7 minutesIs there a problem with cross-border shopping spending sprees? Some people think that Canadians are abusing the Bellingham shopping locations. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How did a Dick Cheney mask help us understand the mind of a crow?
January 30, 2024 14:38 - 8 minutesIn 2008, researchers conducted a study using rubber masks to demonstrate that American crows have the ability to recognize familiar human faces; particularly those who might pose a threat. Guest: Dr. John Marzluff, Professor of Wildlife Science at the University of Washington Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Buying sand on the black market, Is the Park Board a 'broken system'? & BC wants ability to sue social media companies
January 29, 2024 17:12 - 1 hourSeg 1: Why is there a black market for sand? The demand for sand, a key ingredient in concrete, has surged, with annual consumption reaching nearly 50 billion metric tons. However, the extraction of sand is not limitless, and concerns about the sustainability of current mining rates suggest a potential shortage by 2050. Guest: David A. Taylor, Contributing Writer for Scientific American and Author of “Cork Wars: Intrigue and Industry in World War II” Seg 2: View From Victoria: Secret NDP plan...
Should BC adjust its approach to addiction?
January 29, 2024 16:53 - 12 minutesBC’s chief coroner is urgently pushing for comprehensive data collection standards for drug treatment, recovery services, and specific, measurable goals, such as a 50% reduction in deaths. Guest: Lisa Lapointe, BC’s Chief Coroner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can restricting cell phone use keep kids safe?
January 29, 2024 16:32 - 10 minutesPremier David Eby announced measures to help prevent youth from cyberbullying and sextortion. These include: school cellphone restrictions and legislation holding social media companies accountable for "population-level" harms. Guest: Niki Sharma, Attorney General of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Vancouver’s Park Board a “broken system?”
January 29, 2024 16:01 - 10 minutesMayor Ken Sim is advancing efforts to eliminate the elected Vancouver Park Board and directly transfer parks and recreation oversight to the City Council. Guest: Brennan Bastyovanszky, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Has AI ‘deep fake’ become too good to tell the difference?
January 29, 2024 15:31 - 8 minutesWith the rise in deep-fake images, how do we regulate not only what’s real or fake, but also what is or isn’t legal? Guest: Kristin Thomasen, Professor at UBC’s Allard School of Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What can we expect from the foreign interference trial?
January 29, 2024 15:22 - 7 minutesThe winter political season in Ottawa is about to swing into political high gear. MPs have returned to Ottawa ready to take their seats in the House of Commons for the first time since before Christmas. Guest: David Akin, Chief Political Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Secret NDP plan for BC’s crown land
January 29, 2024 15:11 - 15 minutesThe NDP quietly prepared major changes to the management of crown land with legislation this spring to allow co-management, consent agreements, with 204 First Nations on 94% of province that is crown land. 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
Why is there a black market for sand?
January 29, 2024 14:32 - 8 minutesThe demand for sand, a key ingredient in concrete, has surged, with annual consumption reaching nearly 50 billion metric tons. However, the extraction of sand is not limitless, and concerns about the sustainability of current mining rates suggest a potential shortage by 2050. Guest: David A. Taylor, Contributing Writer for Scientific American and Author of “Cork Wars: Intrigue and Industry in World War II” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Cryto-criminals get exposed, Next steps in dissolving the Park Board & Meeting the needs of addiction in BC
January 26, 2024 16:55 - 1 hourSeg 1: Exposing the criminals of cryptocurrency "Tracers in the Dark" explores the impact of cryptocurrency on digital black markets over the past decade. Guest: Andy Greenberg, Senior Writer on Hacking, Cybersecurity and Surveillance for WIRED and Author of “Tracers In The Dark: The Global Hunt For The Crime Lords Of Cryptocurrency” Seg 2: Health Series: Psychedelic-assisted therapy What impact could psychedelic-assisted therapy have on mental health treatment and how could it be integrated ...
Is BC meeting the needs of addiction treatment?
January 26, 2024 16:50 - 9 minutesIn her final press conference, Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe announced a disturbing record of 2,511 people who died from suspected illicit drug poisoning in the previous year. Guest: Jennifer Whiteside, BC’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The next step in dissolving the Vancouver Park Board
January 26, 2024 15:57 - 7 minutesThe City of Vancouver is moving forward with plans to dissolve the Vancouver Park Board, which would shift its responsibilities to the city council. Guest: Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How does police funding impact crime rates?
January 26, 2024 15:48 - 5 minutesPolice services in many municipalities receive substantial budget allocations, reaching up to 26% of total expenditures. Despite diverse correlations between crime rates and police funding in Canada, there is no consistent link between changes in police funding and crime rates. Guest: Mélanie Seabrook, Lead Researcher on the Police Funding study at the St. Michael’s Hospital Upstream Lab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is there a problem with BC’s youth justice system?
January 26, 2024 15:35 - 6 minutesA new report underscores missed opportunities to redirect surplus youth justice resources to address unmet needs in critical service areas. Guest: Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth, BC’s Representative for Children and Youth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Weekly Cecchini Check-in
January 26, 2024 15:33 - 8 minutesTrump’s win is a blow to Nikki Haley, who came in second and invested heavily in the Granite State. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: The SPS release their budget
January 26, 2024 15:09 - 13 minutesSPS Administrator Mike Serr has released the budget for policing services. 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
Health Series: Psychedelic-assisted therapy
January 26, 2024 14:25 - 7 minutesWhat impact could psychedelic-assisted therapy have on mental health treatment and how could it be integrated into Canada’s healthcare system? QR Calgary's Reece Schafer, explores the potential and ethical concerns around the use of psychedelics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Exposing the criminals of cryptocurrency
January 26, 2024 14:20 - 7 minutes"Tracers in the Dark" explores the impact of cryptocurrency on digital black markets over the past decade. Guest: Andy Greenberg, Senior Writer on Hacking, Cybersecurity and Surveillance for WIRED and Author of “Tracers In The Dark: The Global Hunt For The Crime Lords Of Cryptocurrency” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Understanding Munchausen by proxy, Communicating with pets & Tourist deaths in Columbia
January 25, 2024 17:17 - 1 hourSeg 1: What is Munchausen by Proxy? MBP is a severe form of child abuse wherein a caregiver fabricates or induces illness in a child, typically to gain attention and admiration. Guest: Dr. Mary Sanders, Director of Child & Adolescent Psychology at Stanford University Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: The Contest! It’s been almost a month since the Mornings with Simi crew announced a contest to curb unnecessary spending. So how is it going? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victor...
Health Series: What is Indigenized Healthcare?
January 25, 2024 16:47 - 8 minutesDr. Stelkia's project is a comprehensive and collaborative effort to reshape Indigenous health research ethics in BC. By acknowledging and incorporating Indigenous knowledge systems, addressing historical mistrust, and fostering context-specific guidelines, the research team aims to create a more culturally safe and effective framework for conducting health research within Indigenous communities. Guest: Dr. Krista Stelkia, Co-Director of the Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Healt...
Accusations of sexual assault from 2018 World Junior players
January 25, 2024 16:34 - 9 minutesFive members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team are accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a London hotel room after a Hockey Canada gala. Guest: Robyn Doolittle, Reporter with the Globe and Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Health Series: How is BC improving Endometriosis treatment?
January 25, 2024 15:56 - 8 minutesEndometriosis, a chronic condition, affects 10% of reproductive-age women, potentially impacting 1 million individuals in Canada. BC’s Centre for Pelvic Pain & Endometriosis is one of the few in Canada that takes an interdisciplinary approach to the condition. Guest: Dr. Catherine Allaire, Medical Director of the BC Women's Centre for Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will it ever be possible to communicate with your pet?
January 25, 2024 15:31 - 7 minutesMany of us who have pets or strong bonds with animals in our lives often think that we can understand them, or know what they are thinking or saying. But what if we could use emerging technology to actually know for sure Guest: Dr. Suresh Natharajan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What’s causing the surge of tourist deaths in Colombia?
January 25, 2024 15:21 - 7 minutesThere has been a troubling series of suspicious deaths of tourists in Medellín, Colombia, which have raised significant concerns regarding the safety and security of foreigners visiting the city. Guest: Kejal Vyas, South America Correspondent for The Wall Street Journal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: More spending the way out of the drug crisis
January 25, 2024 15:08 - 15 minutesThe Numbers are getting worse and BC’s top coroner is frustrated but thinks more money, and more spending is the way out of the drug crisis. 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
Scott’s Thoughts: The Contest!
January 25, 2024 14:44 - 7 minutesIt’s been almost a month since the Mornings with Simi crew announced a contest to curb unnecessary spending. So how is it going? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is Munchausen by Proxy?
January 25, 2024 14:44 - 8 minutesMBP is a severe form of child abuse wherein a caregiver fabricates or induces illness in a child, typically to gain attention and admiration. Guest: Dr. Mary Sanders, Director of Child & Adolescent Psychology at Stanford University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Training brains to avoid addiction, Paying high prices for poultry & Violating the charter of rights
January 24, 2024 16:52 - 1 hourSeg 1: Can we train our brains to avoid addiction? Can you challenge the widely-held misconception that addiction is solely a matter of willpower? Guest: Dr. Karla Kaun, Associate Professor of Neuroscience at Brown University Seg 2: Would you boycott a company that does something stupid? If a company does something that is not within the values you associate with the company, would you boycott? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: As decriminaliz...
Making Cents of the Markets for Jan 24, 2024
January 24, 2024 16:49 - 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
How did invoking the Emergencies Act violate the Charter?
January 24, 2024 16:31 - 9 minutesOn February 14, 2022, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, with the approval of the cabinet, invoked the Emergencies Act in response to the Freedom Convoy protests, leading to the initiation of legal proceedings. Guest: Ewa Krajewska, Civil Litigator who Represented the Canadian Civil Liberties Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How did the pandemic impact women working in hospitality?
January 24, 2024 15:49 - 9 minutesA new report sheds light on the plight of women hotel workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, underscoring individual stories of hardship and resilience. Guest: Michelle Travis, Research Director of UNITE HERE Local 40 and Co-Author of the Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should we be paying more for poultry?
January 24, 2024 15:32 - 8 minutesDue to the proposed changes for chicken prices, it is anticipated to significantly impact consumer prices, with warnings from organizations indicating a potential 10% or higher increase. Guest: Brad Driediger, Vice President of the BC Chicken Growers’ Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does Generation Z not know how to use computers?
January 24, 2024 15:18 - 8 minutesWho do you think are more savvy when it comes to cyber security, Baby Boomers, or Gen Z? Guest: Jane Arnett, Cybersecurity Expert with the Company Check Point Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Is decriminalization working?
January 24, 2024 15:00 - 14 minutesAs decriminalization heads toward its anniversary there are two news conferences to pay attention too. 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
Do you boycott companies if they don't live up to their values?
January 24, 2024 14:28 - 6 minutesIf a company does something that is not within the values you associate with the company, would you boycott? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can we train our brains to avoid addiction?
January 24, 2024 14:18 - 9 minutesCan you challenge the widely-held misconception that addiction is solely a matter of willpower? Guest: Dr. Karla Kaun, Associate Professor of Neuroscience at Brown University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Quantum physics and human behaviour, A BC tenant registry & BC at the top tables of global drug trade
January 23, 2024 17:17 - 1 hourSeg 1: Could quantum physics explain human behaviour? The mysteries of human behavior have sparked discussions about the role of probability in understanding the mind. Guest: Dr. Dorje Brody, Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Surrey Seg 2: The Oscar nomination list is out The list is out this morning for Oscar nominations. It’s time to kick back, watch some movies and get ready to fill out your oscar ballots with friends. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW contributor Seg...
Would you speak to others the way you speak to yourself?
January 23, 2024 16:49 - 8 minutesGuest: Dylan Maranda, Filmmaker based in Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What role does BC play in the global drug trade?
January 23, 2024 16:38 - 10 minutesAn investigation into the complex world of transnational drug smuggling sheds light on the collaborative strategies employed by criminal organizations across borders, who use advanced technologies and creative concealment methods at major ports to import and transship. Guest: Kim Bolan, Crime Reporter for the Vancouver Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How will Canada’s cap on international students impact post-secondary institutions?
January 23, 2024 16:04 - 6 minutesImmigration Minister Marc Miller announced measures aimed at targeting "bad actors" within institutions and mitigating the impact of growing international student numbers on the housing market. Guest: Reuben Onyango, Thompson Rivers University World’s Associate Director of International Student Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Health Series: Eating Bugs for a better Protein
January 23, 2024 15:26 - 7 minutesHave you ever thought about switching up your protein game? Bugs might be the next big thing! CKNW's Layla Khdir explores the ethics of eating insects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does BC need a bad tenant registry?
January 23, 2024 15:21 - 8 minutesAre you a landlord who has struggled with or is struggling to make sure that the tenants you invite into your properties are on the up and up? What if there was a place to go in order to screen potential tenants better? Guest: Varun Sriskanda, Member of the Board of Directors For SOLO, (Small Ownership Landlords Of Ontario) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Ross goes Federal
January 23, 2024 15:09 - 14 minutesIt was an odd surprise to see Ellis Ross bolt from provincial politics to run at the federal level. 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 Oscar nomination list is out
January 23, 2024 14:33 - 7 minutesThe list is out this morning for Oscar nominations. It’s time to kick back, watch some movies and get ready to fill out your oscar ballots with friends. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Could quantum physics explain human behaviour?
January 23, 2024 14:20 - 7 minutesThe mysteries of human behavior have sparked discussions about the role of probability in understanding the mind. Guest: Dr. Dorje Brody, Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Surrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices