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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How much life has ever existed on Earth?
January 12, 2024 15:09 - 10 minutesEvery 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Cracking the DB Cooper Case, Influencing housing in Vancouver & Providing fentanyl to minors?
January 11, 2024 17:04 - 1 hourSeg 1: Could new evidence finally crack the D.B. Cooper case? The DB Cooper skyjacking case, an enduring mystery for 52 years, has recently witnessed significant developments that suggest a potential resolution to the enigma. Guest: Eric Ullis, Author of “Silver Bullet: The Undoing of D.B Cooper” Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: The Contest Do you have a hard time saving money? Maybe the issue is having the right people hold you accountable. We’re going to try something here on the show. Guest: Scott...
Is BC home to the world's first invisibility cloak?
January 11, 2024 16:49 - 9 minutesGuy Cramer, a renowned camouflage designer, has created over 15,000 camouflage designs for more than 50 countries. His interest in this field sparked during a 1989 paintball tournament where he observed the effectiveness of various patterns. Guest: Guy Cramer, CEO of HyperStealth Biotechnology Corporation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lawsuit claims Boeing manufacturer knew of Alaska aircraft defects
January 11, 2024 16:32 - 9 minutesLess than a month before the grounding of over 150 Boeing commercial aircraft, federal court documents surfaced, alleging that former employees at Spirit AeroSystems, a Boeing subcontractor, repeatedly warned corporate officials about safety problems and were instructed to falsify records. Guest: Katya Schwenk, Investigative Journalist for The Lever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is BC providing free Fentanyl tablets to minors?
January 11, 2024 15:57 - 9 minutesBC’s government has authorized the distribution of fentanyl to youth without parental consent. The BC Centre on Substance Use published protocols allowing doctors to prescribe "safe" fentanyl tablets to adults and minors, with minimal public scrutiny due to lack of media coverage. Guest: Dr. Paxton Bach, Co-Medical Director for the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can you influence housing policies in Vancouver?
January 11, 2024 15:55 - 7 minutesA Canada-wide contest is challenging people from across the world to propose innovative housing ideas that address policies hindering their development. Guest: Amy Nugent, Executive Director of Urbanarium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Finding businesses that cater to childcare needs
January 11, 2024 15:21 - 8 minutesHave you ever taken your child out for a diner and realized mid meal that the restaurant doesn’t have change tables in their washrooms? Guest: Michelle Cyca, Vancouver based writer and new mom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: The support is gone for NDP healthcare
January 11, 2024 15:14 - 14 minutesThe support is plummeting for the way the NDP is handling the province's health care system. 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: The Contest
January 11, 2024 14:31 - 5 minutesDo you have a hard time saving money? Maybe the issue is having the right people hold you accountable. We’re going to try something here on the show. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Could new evidence finally crack the D.B. Cooper case?
January 11, 2024 14:18 - 9 minutesThe DB Cooper skyjacking case, an enduring mystery for 52 years, has recently witnessed significant developments that suggest a potential resolution to the enigma. Guest: Eric Ullis, Author of “Silver Bullet: The Undoing of D.B Cooper” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: New Cancer screening protocols for women, Extreme weather in BC & is Atheism a religion
January 10, 2024 16:53 - 1 hourSeg 1: Is atheism a religion? There are over 10,000 religions across the world with their own iconography, creed, ritual, worship, prayer, and community, establishing distinct boundaries. Major faiths like Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism are well-known, yet there are significant followings of lesser-known folk or tribal faiths, including Atheism. Guest: Jonny Thomson, Philosopher and Writer for Big Think Seg 2: Scotts Thought’s: Is your emergency kit ready Is your emergency kit up...
Making Cents of the Market for Jan 10, 2024
January 10, 2024 16:49 - 10 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
Why did BC launch the cervix self-screening program?
January 10, 2024 16:32 - 9 minutesBeginning January 29th, B.C. will introduce a new self-screening method for cervical cancer. Women aged 25-69 will have access to free HPV tests. Guest: Adrian Dix, BC’s Minister of Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How should British Columbians navigate extreme weather?
January 10, 2024 16:20 - 9 minutesBC is cautioning residents about severe winter conditions, including dangerous roads, freezing temperatures, and increased avalanche risks. The Ministry of Emergency Management urged drivers to prepare for changing road conditions and advised against unnecessary travel in adverse weather. Guest: Dr. Gordon Lovegrove, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Principal Investigator of the SMARTer Growth Partnership at the University of British Columbia Okanagan Learn more about your ad choi...
Is BC’s HPV self-screening program placing undue responsibility on women?
January 10, 2024 15:38 - 7 minutesBeginning January 29th, B.C. will introduce a new self-screening method for cervical cancer. Women aged 25-69 will have access to free HPV tests. Guest: Dr. Nancy Durand, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University Of Toronto and Medical Collaborator with HPV Global Action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Forget Pickleball, THIS is the new sport that’s sweeping the nation.
January 10, 2024 15:38 - 9 minutesThere is a new sport taking over the lives of Canadians, and it’s not a new game but an old one. Guest: Sebastian Giannino, Executive team, Cornhole Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Cancer Care in the Province
January 10, 2024 14:59 - 15 minutesDavid Eby’s first news conference of the year focused on cancer care after ending last year by branding wait times for cancer care in BC under his government as “unacceptable.” 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
Scotts Thought’s: Is your emergency kit ready
January 10, 2024 14:47 - 6 minutesIs your emergency kit up to par for the cold weather and snow that is set to hit BC over the next few days? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is atheism a religion?
January 10, 2024 14:44 - 9 minutesThere are over 10,000 religions across the world with their own iconography, creed, ritual, worship, prayer, and community, establishing distinct boundaries. Major faiths like Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism are well-known, yet there are significant followings of lesser-known folk or tribal faiths, including Atheism. Guest: Jonny Thomson, Philosopher and Writer for Big Think Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Shaping the universe with sound, More complex medical issues in hospitals & Heating your home with sewage
January 09, 2024 17:07 - 1 hourSeg 1: How has sound shaped the universe? Our guest is a writer who delves into the impact of sound across the universe and life itself. Guest: Caspar Henderson, Multi-Award Winning Writer and Author of “A Book of Noises” Seg 2: Millennials and Gen Z say it’s hard to find work out of University In a recent survey, 38% of employers avoid hiring recent college graduates in favor of older employees. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Encouraging Ec...
Why does False Creek use sewage as a heat source?
January 09, 2024 16:49 - 10 minutesUtilizing sewage wastewater for heating purposes is an innovative approach that False Creek in Vancouver embraced. Guest: Derek Pope, Manager of Neighbourhood Energy for the City of Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How bad will BC’s transit strike get?
January 09, 2024 16:36 - 9 minutesFormal negotiations to renew or revise the terms of the contract did not start until October 2023. Numerous pressing concerns remained unaddressed. Guest: Liam O’Neill, Servicing Representative of CUPE 4500 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why are medical issues getting more complex?
January 09, 2024 15:55 - 11 minutesPatients admitted to hospitals in BC were notably older and more likely to be 75 years or older. This demographic shift signifies a growing elderly population requiring more comprehensive healthcare. Guest: Dr. John Staples, Clinical Associate Professor of General Internal Medicine at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Turning office space into homes?
January 09, 2024 15:34 - 8 minutesIn Calgary, there is a development incentive to turn unused office space into residential apartments, which is a unique venture in North America. Guest: Walsh Mannas, Principal at Avison Young Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why drinking bottled water is more dangerous than we thought
January 09, 2024 15:33 - 8 minutesResearchers conducted a study revealing the presence of significantly higher amounts of nanoplastics in bottled water than previously estimated. Guest: Dr. Sherri “Sam” Mason, Leading Researcher in Freshwater Plastic Pollution and Director of Sustainability at Penn State Behrend College Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Encouraging Economics for BC NDP
January 09, 2024 15:13 - 14 minutesThere is some encouraging economic news for the New Democrats as the BC Construction outlook is surprisingly robust, says a news release from ICBA. 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
Millennials and Gen Z say it’s hard to find work out of University
January 09, 2024 14:53 - 5 minutesIn a recent survey, 38% of employers avoid hiring recent college graduates in favor of older employees. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How has sound shaped the universe?
January 09, 2024 14:24 - 10 minutesOur guest is a writer who delves into the impact of sound across the universe and life itself. Guest: Caspar Henderson, Multi-Award Winning Writer and Author of “A Book of Noises” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Skin piercings and the environment, Snowfall this week & Getting sick over the holidays
January 08, 2024 17:04 - 1 hourSeg 1: What skin piercings can teach us about environmental change At McGill University, scientists checked out how skin changes after you get a piercing. They wanted to see what happens to the tiny organisms living on our skin after we pierce it, and what skin piercings can teach us about environmental change. So what did they find out? Guest: Charles Xu, Biology PhD student at McGill University who led the study Seg 2: The Golden Globes fell short on entertainment: The Golden Globes fell sh...
Door of Alaska Airlines plane blew off mid-flight
January 08, 2024 16:48 - 10 minutesA video shared on social media captured the inside of a plane shortly after it lost a part of its fuselage during the flight. Guest: John Gradek, Aviation Management Professor at McGill University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Was your family sick and miserable this holiday season? You weren't alone
January 08, 2024 16:43 - 9 minutesParents everywhere are saying the holidays were all about coughs. Weird coughs, constant coughs, coughs with fever and tiredness, and even some mystery coughs. These coughs were so serious they messed up plans and stuck around long after the vacation ended. Guest: Dr. Horacio Bach, Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
South Coast ski hills finally catch a break as fresh snow delivers big lines
January 08, 2024 15:56 - 5 minutesThere was some mixed news from Winter sports enthusiasts in BC This weekend. Good news first: finally, lots of snow! But here comes the downside: the lineups for the ski lifts were crazy and unbelievably long. Guest: Jack Crompton , Mayor of Resort Municipality Of Whistler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why are millennials posting less on social media?
January 08, 2024 15:41 - 9 minutesSocial media took over the lives of millennials as they were the first group of people to really grow up with apps like Facebook and Instagram. So why are the same people turning away from posting their every move on social media platforms? Guest: Dr. Kevin Tran, senior media analyst at morning consult Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Environment Canada warns heavy snow expected for coastal B.C.
January 08, 2024 15:40 - 5 minutesThere's a chance of snowfall today for B.C.'s South Coast and Vancouver Island. Reports from Environment Canada suggest that inland areas might also get some snow. Guest: Mark Madryga, Global News Chief Meteorologist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: One year of decriminalization
January 08, 2024 15:09 - 13 minutesBC’s experiment with drug decriminalization is nearing its first anniversary. When launched last year, advocates and opponents alike said that other jurisdictions would be watching. 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
The Golden Globes fell short on entertainment:
January 08, 2024 14:54 - 6 minutesThe Golden Globes fell short of spectacular as the jokes weren't funny and the host had a hard time keeping people interested. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What skin piercings can teach us about environmental change
January 08, 2024 14:53 - 8 minutesAt McGill University, scientists checked out how skin changes after you get a piercing. They wanted to see what happens to the tiny organisms living on our skin after we pierce it, and what skin piercings can teach us about environmental change. So what did they find out? Guest: Charles Xu, Biology PhD student at McGill University who led the study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: New discovery might ID Jack the Ripper, Is North Korea preparing for war & Inside a museum crime ring
January 05, 2024 16:56 - 56 minutesSeg 1: Could a recent discovery reveal the identity of Jack the Ripper? The recent revelation of Frederick Abberline's walking stick has brought significant attention to the investigation into Jack the Ripper's identity. This cane is regarded as a potentially pivotal discovery, as it bears the only known composite image of the Ripper. Guest: Sarah Bax Horton, Author of “One-Armed Jack: Uncovering the Real Jack the Ripper” and Descendant of an Investigator who Worked on the Jack the Ripper Cas...
Inside the wild museum crime-ring and its termination
January 05, 2024 16:47 - 8 minutesThe final suspect in a 20-year art-theft scheme has turned himself in to authorities in Pennsylvania. Nicholas Dombek surrendered at the Lackawanna County Prison in Scranton. A judge denied him bail at his first court appearance, so he remains in custody. For over six months, Dombek had been considered a fugitive. He was the only suspect who did not immediately surrender himself after prosecutors filed charges against nine people in June. Guest: Andrea Marks, Crime Reporter Learn more about y...
Did the RCMP’s lack of decriminalization training impact its effectiveness?
January 05, 2024 15:55 - 10 minutesRecords obtained through a freedom of information request revealed that when the drug decriminalization pilot project commenced in British Columbia, approximately 66% of frontline police officers had received training on the implications of decriminalization. Guest: Rob Gordon, Professor of Criminology at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is North Korea provoking a war against South Korea?
January 05, 2024 15:47 - 6 minutesNorth Korea fired more than 200 artillery rounds towards South Korea's Baengnyeong and Yeonpyeong islands. The artillery fell within a maritime buffer zone near the Northern Limit Line, a disputed de facto border established by the United Nations at the end of the Korean War in 1953. Guest: Dr. Edward Howell, Lecturer of North Korean Politics at New College, University of Oxford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Weekly Cecchini Check-in
January 05, 2024 15:46 - 8 minutesA shooting at Perry High School in Iowa led to the death of a sixth-grade student and injuries to five others, including students and a school administrator. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: A new era of bail reform
January 05, 2024 15:12 - 13 minutesView From Victoria: It’s a new era of bail reform with David Eby finally getting what he’d been asking for which shifts the onus to repeat offenders. 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
Could a recent discovery reveal the identity of Jack the Ripper?
January 05, 2024 14:40 - 10 minutesThe recent revelation of Frederick Abberline's walking stick has brought significant attention to the investigation into Jack the Ripper's identity. This cane is regarded as a potentially pivotal discovery, as it bears the only known composite image of the Ripper. Guest: Sarah Bax Horton, Author of “One-Armed Jack: Uncovering the Real Jack the Ripper” and Descendant of an Investigator who Worked on the Jack the Ripper Case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: How to solve an unsolvable mystery?, Health authorities spending on corporate & The horror of Mickey Mouse
January 04, 2024 16:54 - 1 hourSeg 1: How to solve an unsolvable mystery In 2013, a hidden pocket within a Victorian-era dress bought in Maine revealed a cryptic message, "Bismark Omit leafage buck bank." Guest: Wayne Chan, Research Computer Analyst at the University of Manitoba Seg 2: What words should you stop using in 2024? Words like Hack, Rizz and Slay are being held as some of the worst words a person can use! What words should be banished from the English language? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with ...
Mickey Mouse waltzes into the public domain as a horror movie villain
January 04, 2024 16:51 - 7 minutesJamie Bailey, a Toronto-based horror filmmaker, is behind the creation of "Mickey's Mouse Trap," a horror film featuring Mickey Mouse. Guest: Jamie Bailey, Canadian Filmmaker and Producer of “Mickey’s Mouse Trap” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why is Fraser Health’s finances over budget?
January 04, 2024 16:32 - 10 minutesProvincial Health Services Authorities have witnessed a staggering increase in corporate spending, totalling $500 million. Unfortunately, detailed breakdowns accounting for this expenditure remain elusive despite the substantial investment. Guest: Tyler Olsen, Editor at the Fraser Valley Current Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why are we going to see more police with body cameras?
January 04, 2024 16:13 - 9 minutesThe VPD has recently initiated the deployment of body-worn cameras, marking a significant step in adopting this technology within British Columbia. Guest: Ron MacDonald, Chief Civilian Director of the Independent Investigation Office Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Local Trekkie's set for eternal rest amongst the stars
January 04, 2024 15:47 - 8 minutesCelestis Inc., a trailblazer in the field of memorial space flights since its inception in 1997, continues to push boundaries with its latest endeavor, "The Enterprise." Guest: Colby Youngblood, President of Celestis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to protect yourself from scams in 2024?
January 04, 2024 15:46 - 8 minutesAs more and more phone and online scams are being utilized to take your money away from you, what is the best way to protect yourself? Guest: Rachel Jolicouer, Director cybermarket intelligence and financial crimes at Interac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices