Mornings with Simi
8,008 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 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
Full Show: Utilizing space in BC, The ethics of DNA genealogy & Speaking to others like you speak to yourself
January 22, 2024 17:06 - 49 minutesSeg 1: How will DeSantis’ drop out influence the 2024 election? Ron DeSantis ended his once-promising presidential campaign, marking a significant turn in what was initially seen as a firm bid. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global New Seg 2: What does it mean to be a ‘fan’ How much of yourself do you give to your team of choice? Would you consider yourself a true fan? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Government won’t int...
How ethical is forensic genealogy?
January 22, 2024 16:06 - 8 minutesUndercover police in Burnaby allegedly employed covert tactics while investigating the murder of a 13-year-old by disguising themselves as tea marketers at a 2018 Kurdish New Year celebration while secretly collecting the attendants' DNA. Guest: Dr. Nicole Novroski, Assistant Professor and Forensic Geneticist at the University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why isn’t BC utilizing its housing space?
January 22, 2024 15:36 - 7 minutesChallenges at Dunsmuir House underscore wider concerns about preserving historical structures, maintaining affordable housing, and navigating Vancouver's evolving redevelopment landscape. Guest: Jen St. Denis, Civic Reporter for The Tyee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Health Series: Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)
January 22, 2024 15:19 - 5 minutesOur country has grappled with the ethics of Medical Assistance in Dying (or MAID) for years - and the conversation has reopened ahead of an upcoming change in MAID legislation. This change will make MAiD an option for people whose sole condition is mental illness. CKNW's Geri Mayer-Judson takes us through this new facet of MAiD, and the gap in Canadian mental health resources that it exposes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Government won’t intervene
January 22, 2024 15:13 - 12 minutesWith a transit shutdown beginning this morning, don’t wait for government intervention. 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 does it mean to be a ‘fan’
January 22, 2024 14:38 - 7 minutesHow much of yourself do you give to your team of choice? Would you consider yourself a true fan? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How will DeSantis’ drop out influence the 2024 election?
January 22, 2024 14:17 - 8 minutesRon DeSantis ended his once-promising presidential campaign, marking a significant turn in what was initially seen as a firm bid. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global New Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: BC's first dog breed, Posting reviews about your own business & Meta failing with child exploitation
January 19, 2024 17:04 - 48 minutesSeg 1: What are the origins of BC's first dog breed? Dogs were domesticated over 10,000 years ago as they accompanied the first people to reach North America from Eurasia. Before the arrival of Europeans, the Coast Salish people in the Pacific Northwest bred a unique type of dog known as “Woolly Dogs.” Guest: Dr. Audrey Lin, Paleogeneticist and Peter Buck Postdoctoral Fellow at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History Seg 2: View From Victoria: The Premier of the province is ackn...
How Meta is failing to prevent child sexploitation on its platforms
January 19, 2024 16:54 - 8 minutesInternal documents from Meta have been revealed in an unsealed legal filing, raising alarming allegations that approximately 100,000 children using these platforms experience online sexual harassment daily. Guest: Katie McQue, Investigative Journalist at The Guardian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should businesses be fined for employees posting online reviews?
January 19, 2024 16:52 - 9 minutesCanada's Competition Bureau has issued a warning to businesses regarding the use of employee-posted reviews without proper disclosure. Guest: Ian Tostenson, President of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Weekly Cecchini Check-in: Gearing up for an American election
January 19, 2024 15:46 - 8 minutesThe US Justice Department's official report on the Uvalde elementary school shooting reveals "cascading failures". Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: A deeply serious fibre problem
January 19, 2024 15:10 - 12 minutesThe Premier of the province is acknowledging the shortage of fibre in the forest industry and is taking action. 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 are the origins of BC's first dog breed?
January 19, 2024 14:27 - 9 minutesDogs were domesticated over 10,000 years ago as they accompanied the first people to reach North America from Eurasia. Before the arrival of Europeans, the Coast Salish people in the Pacific Northwest bred a unique type of dog known as “Woolly Dogs.” Guest: Dr. Audrey Lin, Paleogeneticist and Peter Buck Postdoctoral Fellow at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Exploiting children through video games, Axing short-term rentals in Kelowna & Federal dental coverage leaving Canadians out
January 18, 2024 17:09 - 57 minutesSeg 1: Are video games exploiting our children? Roblox introduced an in-game currency called Robux, allowing players to trade real-world money for virtual accessories and powers for their avatars but the game has faced debates about whether it teaches valuable skills or exploits Children to support a $30 billion company. Guest: Vass Bednar, executive Director of public Policy in digital society at McMaster University. Seg 2: View From Victoria: It is pretty clear why the province and the cit...
Businesses are worried about the repayment of CEBA loans
January 18, 2024 16:51 - 8 minutesIn a recent Bank of Canada survey, small businesses and consumers remain skeptical of the economy and still face financial challenges post pandemic. Guest: Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the Federal NDP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Not all Canadians will be covered under Federal Dental plan
January 18, 2024 16:42 - 7 minutesA new report indicates that millions of Canadians will be excluded from the federal government's new dental program because of high income earned in the family. Guest: David Macdonald, Senior Economist at the Center for Policy Alternatives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Could short term rentals be a thing of the past in Kelowna?
January 18, 2024 15:55 - 11 minutesKelowna city council has voted to eliminate most short-term rentals, including those on Airbnb. Guest: Tom Dyas, Mayor of Kelowna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why you should reveal your deep dark secrets
January 18, 2024 15:43 - 8 minutesIs there a benefit to revealing to friends and family your deepest, darkest secrets? Guest: Amit Kumar, professor of marketing and psychology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria:
January 18, 2024 15:11 - 14 minutesIt is pretty clear why the province and the city of Surrey are still arguing about policing budget numbers. 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 video games exploiting our children?
January 18, 2024 14:42 - 7 minutesRoblox introduced an in-game currency called Robux, allowing players to trade real-world money for virtual accessories and powers for their avatars but the game has faced debates about whether it teaches valuable skills or exploits Children to support a $30 billion company. Guest: Vass Bednar, executive Director of public Policy in digital society at McMaster University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: The science of trash talking, different senses of humour & SPS responds to latest from Mayor Locke
January 17, 2024 17:15 - 44 minutesSeg 1: Is there a science to trash talking? Trash talk is commonly associated with sports but is considered a widespread form of competitive communication across various fields. Guest: Rafi Kohan, Author Seg 2: View From Victoria: The plan for Hydro in BC The Premier has announced a $36 billion BC Hydro plan. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 3: Why do men and women have different sense of humour? A study at the University of Oxford explored g...
Making Cents of the Market: for Jan 17, 2024
January 17, 2024 17:07 - 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
Fake Midwives are operating in BC
January 17, 2024 16:36 - 8 minutesThe Province's regulator has identified an unauthorized midwife operating in the Fraser Valley. Guest: Cynthia Johansen, Registrar and CEO, BC College of Nurses and Midwives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Surrey Police Board Responds!
January 17, 2024 16:05 - 10 minutesThe Surrey Police Board and Surrey Police Union are in disagreement with Mayor Brenda Locke over alleged inaccurate information regarding the 2023 police budget. Guest: Mike Serr, Surrey Police Board Administrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why do men and women have different sense of humour?
January 17, 2024 15:41 - 7 minutesA study at the University of Oxford explored gender differences in humor preferences in the age of internet memes and political commentary. Guest: Robin Dunbar, a professor at the university of oxford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: The plan for Hydro in BC
January 17, 2024 14:59 - 11 minutesThe Premier has announced a $36 billion BC Hydro plan. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is there a science to trash talking?
January 17, 2024 14:25 - 7 minutesTrash talk is commonly associated with sports but is considered a widespread form of competitive communication across various fields. Guest: Rafi Kohan, Author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why won't Surrey pay its new SPS recruits?
January 17, 2024 13:23 - 10 minutesThe city is withholding payment for the wages and benefits of the ten latest Surrey Police Service recruits, citing a $23 million budget overrun in 2023 and asserting an inability to afford their integration into the payroll and benefits system. Guest: Dr. Peter German, Policing Consultant for The City Of Surrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Software glitch leads to miscarriage of justice, Change at the Ministry of Children and Family Development & Therapy buzz-words more harmful than good
January 16, 2024 17:07 - 1 hourSeg 1: How a software glitch sparked the largest miscarriage of justice in UK history The Post Office scandal, considered one of Britain's largest miscarriages of justice, involves the wrongful conviction of hundreds of Post Office workers between 1999 and 2015 due to faulty software called Horizon. Guest: Professor Richard Moorhead, Professor of Law and Professional Ethics at the University of Exeter Law School Seg 2: View From Victoria: Premier moves Mitzi Dean out Premier David Eby has rea...
Are modern therapy buzzwords doing more harm than good?
January 16, 2024 16:54 - 11 minutesAs mental health awareness grows, so does the use of "therapy-speak" online. People are throwing around these trendy terms to describe how others treat us or how we react. Guest: Dr. Valerie Fridland, Professor of Linguistics at the University of Nevada and Author of Like, Literally, Dude Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can ousting Mitzi Dean improve the Ministry of Children and Family Development?
January 16, 2024 16:28 - 10 minutesAfter acknowledging “significant challenges” within the Ministry of Children and Family Development, Premier David Eby shuffled the cabinet, replacing Mitzi Dean with Grace Lore. Despite praising Dean's contributions, Eby and Dean agreed that a "significant reset" was necessary to accelerate the ministry's work. Guest: Adam Olsen, BC Green Party MLA for Saanich North Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is BC’s judicial system sexist?
January 16, 2024 16:13 - 9 minutesAttorney General Niki Sharma has launched a public consultation, concluding on March 31st, to collect input on leveraging family law to improve the health, safety, and well-being of women and children. Guest: Niki Sharma, Attorney General of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are international students being exploited for financial gain?
January 16, 2024 15:34 - 6 minutesThe surge in international students in British Columbia, exceeding 175,000 in 2023, has raised concerns about potential exploitation. Many students, drawn by promises of affordability, face financial precarity and temporary status, making them vulnerable to fraud and exploitation. Guest: Dr. Dale McCartney, Professor of Political Science and International Student Policy at The University of The Fraser Valley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to get men to start talking about Mental Health
January 16, 2024 15:20 - 8 minutesThere is still a stigma that exists for men to talk about their mental health. How do we break the cycle and get men to open up about their feelings? Guest: Nick Sandor, Executive Director at the Mens Therapy Centre in Victoria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Premier moves Mitzi Dean out
January 16, 2024 15:10 - 14 minutesPremier David Eby has reassigned Minister Mitzi Dean but tells reporters it has nothing to do with the calls for her to resign. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How a software glitch sparked the largest miscarriage of justice in UK history
January 16, 2024 14:23 - 10 minutesThe Post Office scandal, considered one of Britain's largest miscarriages of justice, involves the wrongful conviction of hundreds of Post Office workers between 1999 and 2015 due to faulty software called Horizon. Guest: Professor Richard Moorhead, Professor of Law and Professional Ethics at the University of Exeter Law School Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Can you save your frozen plants?, Does BC have enough power? & Why is Surrey not paying their police officers?
January 15, 2024 17:07 - 1 hourSeg 1: What should I do with my frozen plants? With frozen temperatures washing over the province all weekend, how can your plants survive and come back bigger and stronger? Guest: Brian Minter, Gardening Expert and Co-Owner of Minter Country Garden Store Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Winter weather gives sports fans an experience It wasn’t just Vancouver traffic that was affected by icy weather, but back east the weather had an impact on local sporting events. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for...
How does extreme cold impact Electric Vehicles?
January 15, 2024 16:51 - 9 minutesIn extremely cold conditions, EVs can experience a significant reduction in their driving range. This is primarily attributed to the fact that low temperatures affect the efficiency of the battery. Guest: Harry Constantine, President of the Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can BC achieve its electric targets despite strain from cold snaps?
January 15, 2024 15:49 - 9 minutesBC faces several challenges in its pursuit of new renewable energy sources, particularly in light of the province’s electricity goals to be primarily electric by 2030. Guest: Josie Osborne, BC’s Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why is there an Arctic Blast after the hottest year on record?
January 15, 2024 15:31 - 6 minutesThe Pacific Northwest and much of North America are enduring a potentially record-breaking cold spell as a surge of frigid Arctic air is forecasted to sweep across the continent. Guest: Brenda Ekwurzel, Senior Climate Scientist and the Director of Climate Science for the Climate & Energy Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have the words plant based lost all meaning?
January 15, 2024 15:24 - 8 minutesDo you make an effort to purchase plant based products? Well, you might not need to pay so much attention to that specific label. Guest: Dr Simon Eassom, Executive Director at Food Frontier (An australian Think tank focused on environment, health, and food security) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Fortis denied capacity expansion
January 15, 2024 15:09 - 13 minutesThe BC Utilities Commission has denied a Fortis application to upgrade capacity of its natural gas pipeline in a fast growing Okanagan market. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott’s Thoughts: Winter weather gives sports fans an experience
January 15, 2024 14:31 - 5 minutesIt wasn’t just Vancouver traffic that was affected by icy weather, but back east the weather had an impact on local sporting events. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What should I do with my frozen plants?
January 15, 2024 14:30 - 10 minutesWith frozen temperatures washing over the province all weekend, how can your plants survive and come back bigger and stronger? Guest: Brian Minter, Gardening Expert and Co-Owner of Minter Country Garden Store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: How much life exists on the planet, Fake spices in your food & Surrey not paying its police recruits
January 12, 2024 17:11 - 53 minutesSeg 1: How much life has ever existed on Earth? Every organism is made up of cells, you know? Figuring out when the first cells showed up is a bit tricky, but geologists think it happened around 3.8 billion years ago. Guest: Peter Crockford, Assistant Professor, Earth Sciences, Carleton University Seg 2: View From Victoria: There is another Surrey policing standoff and some think Brenda Locke has finally gone too far? Spending money on billboards attacking the government is one thing but ref...
Surrey is allegedly blocking pay cheques of new SPS hires
January 12, 2024 17:04 - 7 minutesAccording to the SPS Union, the City of Surrey is declining to compensate 10 fresh recruits of the Surrey Police Service. As a result, these recruits are currently going without their pay. Guest: Mike Farnworth, B.C’s Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A new report that details the struggles many families with children and youth are facing
January 12, 2024 16:03 - 8 minutesThe report, A Failure to Protect, The Denial of Children’s Right to Housing in British Columbia, released by the First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society, highlights the challenges faced by low-income and vulnerable child populations in finding affordable and safe housing in the province. Guest: Adrienne Montani, Executive Director of First Call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are spices in your pantry being counterfeit?
January 12, 2024 15:32 - 7 minutesFood fraud is when food gets misrepresented. It's becoming a big deal globally. In Canada, they're not supposed to sell food in a way that's all fake and misleading, but sometimes it still happens. Guest: Deleo de Leonardis, CEO and co-founder of Purity IQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Weekly Cecchini Check-in
January 12, 2024 15:20 - 8 minutesWe get a look at the U.S. and Britain response and the launched strikes against Houthi rebel targets in Yemen and President Trump’s civil fraud trial is over with the judge looking for a decision by the end of January. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: New recruits not getting paid in Surrey
January 12, 2024 15:11 - 13 minutesThere is another Surrey policing standoff and some think Brenda Locke has finally gone too far? Spending money on billboards attacking the government is one thing but refusing to pay new recruits to Surrey Police Service is another. 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