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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View From Victoria: No government response to Supreme Court
January 04, 2024 15:02 - 14 minutesIt has been a week since the BC Supreme Court suspended the NDP government’s law against open drug use and we are still waiting for provincial government response. 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
What words should you stop using in 2024?
January 04, 2024 14:39 - 5 minutesWords 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 Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to solve an unsolvable mystery
January 04, 2024 14:38 - 9 minutesIn 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: The origins of Aspirin, Why is Air Canada terrible at timing & BC's finances in 2024
January 03, 2024 17:00 - 1 hourSeg 1: How was Aspirin developed? The historical use of willow bark in medicinal practices dates back around 3500 years to ancient civilizations. Ancient Egyptians used a concoction made from white willow tree leaves to treat inflamed wounds. Guest: Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Director of McGill University's “Office for Science and Society” Seg 2: View From Victoria: The Homeowner Grant is surviving another year with the government maintaining the eligibility threshold at $2.15 million assessed value. ...
What will we learn from Epstein’s unsealed court documents?
January 03, 2024 16:49 - 10 minutesThe sealed court filings awaiting release are a result of a defamation lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein's accusers. These documents, numbering over 150, are believed to contain extensive information on Epstein's connections, activities, and relationships with influential personalities. Guest: Jacob Shamsian, Crime & Courts Correspondent for Business Insider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why do we feel bogged-down?
January 03, 2024 16:29 - 10 minutesOur guest began noticing a common theme between feelings of incompetence and those requesting his advice leading to speculation that we’re stuck in the psychological equivalent of standing knee-deep in a fetid bog. Guest: Dr. Adam Mastroianni, Experimental Psychologist and Author of the “Experimental History” Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why is BC's Constitution protecting drug use at parks?
January 03, 2024 15:57 - 12 minutesThe "playground" amendment in British Columbia aimed to regulate the possession and use of illicit drugs within specific child-centric areas. The amendment was introduced as a measure to address rising drug-related disorders while maintaining a lenient approach to personal drug possession. Guest: Tristin Hopper, Reporter for the National Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What’s in store for BC’s finances in 2024?
January 03, 2024 15:39 - 6 minutesEconomic experts foresee a slow growth year in 2024 for British Columbia and the rest of Canada due to high interest rates. Guest: Katrine Conroy, BC’s Minister of Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why is Air Canada the worst on-time airline in North America?
January 03, 2024 15:25 - 9 minutesAir Canada's OTP for 2023 was the lowest among major North American airlines, achieving only a 63% on-time performance rate. Guest: John Gradek, Aviation Management Professor at McGill University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: The homeowner grant survives another year
January 03, 2024 15:09 - 12 minutesThe Homeowner Grant is surviving another year with the government maintaining the eligibility threshold at $2.15 million assessed value. 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 was Aspirin developed?
January 03, 2024 14:19 - 9 minutesThe historical use of willow bark in medicinal practices dates back around 3500 years to ancient civilizations. Ancient Egyptians used a concoction made from white willow tree leaves to treat inflamed wounds. Guest: Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Director of McGill University's “Office for Science and Society” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: New ways to save in 2024, Millions of dollars in gold unclaimed & Canadian Alcohol guidelines
January 02, 2024 17:00 - 1 hourSeg 1: The story behind the real life Assassin’s Creed Nizari Ismaili, often referred to as the Assassins, were a secretive sect within the Ismaili branch of Shi’a Islam, active during the 11th to 13th centuries. They gained notoriety for their skill in assassination, which was used as a tool in their struggle against powerful adversaries. Guest: Jonny Thomson, Philosopher and Writer for Big Think Seg 2: What are 2024’s top baby name predictions The trend toward using traditionally feminine n...
$11 million of gold found in a sunken ship off BC’s coast remains unclaimed
January 02, 2024 16:52 - 11 minutesA salvage company utilized advanced technology for an exploration in 2016 that uncovered 11 million dollars worth of gold in a sunken ship off BC’s coast. Guest: Jeff Hummel, Director of The Northwest Shipwreck Alliance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How will Canada’s new guidelines address alcohol consumption?
January 02, 2024 16:44 - 10 minutesNew guidelines advocating for routine discussions between healthcare professionals and patients regarding alcohol consumption have been implemented in Canada’s healthcare system. Guest: Dr. Jurgen Rehm, Senior Scientist at Toronto’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and Co-Chair of the Guideline Writing Committee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why physicians often overlook women’s pain
January 02, 2024 16:43 - 9 minutesThe gender pain gap refers to the disparity in understanding and addressing pain between men and women within the healthcare system. Guest: Dr. Michelle Griffin, Director of MFG Health Consulting and Women's Health Expert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to stop procrastinating
January 02, 2024 16:26 - 8 minutesDo you procrastinate? We all do it to a degree, but have you ever asked why? Guest: Dr. Joseph Ferrari, Professor of Psychology at DePaul University and Author of “Still Procrastinating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's a new year with new tax mandates
January 02, 2024 16:25 - 9 minutesWe break down everything from the elimination of short-term rental deductions to mental health service exemptions and CPP contribution enhancements. Guest: Daniel Rogozynski, Master of Accounting Co-Director at the University of Waterloo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: BC assessment is out
January 02, 2024 14:58 - 14 minutesHave you checked your home assessment yet? The new numbers were posted Saturday on the BC assessment authority website. 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
What are 2024’s top baby name predictions
January 02, 2024 14:33 - 7 minutesThe trend toward using traditionally feminine names for boys signifies a broader societal shift towards breaking gender norms. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The story behind the real life Assassin’s Creed
January 02, 2024 14:32 - 8 minutesNizari Ismaili, often referred to as the Assassins, were a secretive sect within the Ismaili branch of Shi’a Islam, active during the 11th to 13th centuries. They gained notoriety for their skill in assassination, which was used as a tool in their struggle against powerful adversaries. Guest: Jonny Thomson, Philosopher and Writer for Big Think Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Saving your money, AI and the brain & The polar bear swim
January 01, 2024 17:15 - 46 minutesSeg 1: View From Victoria: The BC Supreme Court is serving up the first challenge of 2024 for the NDP government. The Chief Justice, Christopher Hinkson, has put a temporary hold on the new provincial legislation restricting open drug use. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 2: How AI revolutionized brain science in 2023 The emergence of Artificial Intelligence and the leaps it took forward in the year 2023 has had a significant impact on brai...
How did the Polar Bear Swim become a thing?
January 01, 2024 17:13 - 6 minutesVancouver's Polar Bear Swim Club is among Canada's oldest and most renowned Polar Bear Plunge groups. It was initiated in 1920 by Peter Pantages, a Greek immigrant and member of the local swimming club, who proposed the idea as a refreshing and invigorating way to welcome the new year. Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ways to save money (that have nothing to do with money)
January 01, 2024 17:10 - 10 minutesThere is a common cycle people get stuck in; they continue to engage in similar behaviors after an indulgence or setback, rationalizing their actions with a "might as well" attitude. Guest: Charlotte Cowles, Financial Advice Columnist for The Cut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Evel Knievel's Kootenay Connection
January 01, 2024 15:47 - 8 minutesRobert (Evel) Knievel's involvement with the Butte Bombers in the late 1950s epitomized his deep connection to hockey and the Kootenay Area Guest: Greg Nesteroff, Kootenay Historian, Co-Author of Lost Kootenays: A History in Photographs, and Operator of the Local History Blog "The Kütne Reader" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How AI revolutionized brain science in 2023
January 01, 2024 15:39 - 9 minutesThe emergence of Artificial Intelligence and the leaps it took forward in the year 2023 has had a significant impact on brain science and helping researchers understand the inner workings of the human mind. Guest: Gary Stix, Neuroscience and Psychology Editor for Scientific American Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: BC Supreme Court kicks off 2024
January 01, 2024 15:38 - 14 minutesThe BC Supreme Court is serving up the first challenge of 2024 for the NDP government. The Chief Justice, Christopher Hinkson, has put a temporary hold on the new provincial legislation restricting open drug use. 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
Stephen Hawking’s Time Travel Party, How has Vancouver changed over the past year? & Mickey Mouse rings in the New Year without copyright protection
December 29, 2023 16:58 - 35 minutesDid anyone show up to Stephen Hawking’s Time Travel Party? Dr. Paul Sutter, Research Professor of Astrophysics at Stony Brook University’s Institute for Advanced Computational Science The Weekly Cecchini Check-In Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News How has Vancouver changed over the past year? Mike Klassen, ABC Vancouver Councillor Mickey Mouse rings in the New Year without copyright protection Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of Television, Radio and Film, and Foun...
Mickey Mouse rings in the New Year without copyright protection
December 29, 2023 16:30 - 8 minutesMickey Mouse rings in the New Year without copyright protection Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of Television, Radio and Film, and Founding Director Of The Bleier Center For Television and Popular Culture at Syracuse University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How has Vancouver changed over the past year?
December 29, 2023 15:42 - 10 minutesHow has Vancouver changed over the past year? Mike Klassen, ABC Vancouver Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Weekly Cecchini Check-In
December 29, 2023 15:33 - 5 minutesThe Weekly Cecchini Check-In Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View form Victoria: Eby promises more housing action in 2024
December 29, 2023 15:31 - 14 minutesView form Victoria: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did anyone show up to Stephen Hawking’s Time Travel Party?
December 29, 2023 14:35 - 10 minutesDid anyone show up to Stephen Hawking’s Time Travel Party? Dr. Paul Sutter, Research Professor of Astrophysics at Stony Brook University’s Institute for Advanced Computational Science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Crimes in your sleep; is the RCMP going away? How to define charisma?
December 28, 2023 17:00 - 1 hourCan you commit crimes in your sleep? Dr. Michel Cramer-Bornemann leads Sleep Forensics Associates (SFA), a firm that examines cases involving parasomnias—unwanted behaviours during sleep Guest: Dr. Michel Cramer-Bornemann, Lead Investigator for the Sleep Forensics Associates View from Victoria: Premier at Year's End This year in history. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Is it time to say goodbye to t...
Is building Lego cathartic?
December 28, 2023 16:49 - 10 minutesGuest: Stephen Joo, Calgary Firefighter and Runner-Up in Lego Masters Season 3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why cell phones shouldn't be banned in B.C. schools
December 28, 2023 16:28 - 10 minutesB.C. is very different than Ontario and Quebec. Guest: Dave McCristall, President of Computer Using Educators of B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Was 2023 the year of nature’s revenge?
December 28, 2023 15:47 - 9 minutesThe internet cheered this year for animals that seemed to rebel against humans Guest: Dr. Geoffrey Whitehall, Professor of political theory at Acadia University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is charisma?
December 28, 2023 15:29 - 6 minutesIn exploring the evolution of charisma – from Max Weber's foundational theories to contemporary attempts at its mechanization – we see the elusive nature of genuine charisma through peoples’ ongoing pursuit to harness it Guest: Adrienne Matei, Culture-Oriented Journalist and Editor for The Atlantic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is it time to say goodbye to the RCMP?
December 28, 2023 15:20 - 9 minutesRecommendations from various commissions and reports emphasize the necessity for systemic changes within the RCMP Guest: Ryan Tumilty, Parliamentary Reporter for The National Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View from Victoria: Premier at year's end
December 28, 2023 15:03 - 17 minutesThis year in history. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can you commit crimes in your sleep?
December 28, 2023 14:25 - 12 minutesDr. Michel Cramer-Bornemann leads Sleep Forensics Associates (SFA), a firm that examines cases involving parasomnias—unwanted behaviours during sleep Guest: Dr. Michel Cramer-Bornemann, Lead Investigator for the Sleep Forensics Associates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Top 5 financial moves, what is Kwanzaa & should cellphones be banned in schools?
December 27, 2023 16:57 - 58 minutesView from Victoria: Belfry Theatre vandalized A Victoria theatre was vandalized in spillover from Middle East war. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun columnist Top 5 financial moves to make before 2024 Contributing to your TFSA and RESP Opening an FHSA Maxing out your employee benefits Contributing to your RRSP Making charitable donations Guest: Tyler Thielmann, President & CEO of Spring Financial North S...
Should B.C. ban cellphones in schools?
December 27, 2023 16:49 - 10 minutesCellphone ban coming to Quebec elementary and high school classrooms Guest: Tara Houle, Education advocate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How post-secondary students can prepare for their future careers in the rapidly changing world of work
December 27, 2023 16:29 - 9 minutesPost-secondary students face the challenge of navigating future careers in a world where jobs keep changing quickly Guest: Tony Botelho, managing director for the Career Centre at UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is Kwanzaa and what does it mean to African-American community in Vancouver?
December 27, 2023 15:48 - 9 minutesThis week marks the annual celebration of African-American culture Kwanzaa Guest: Yasin Kiraga Misago, Founder and Director of the African Descent Society of B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
North Shore ski resorts close due to weather
December 27, 2023 15:28 - 7 minutesA weather front sweeping through the South Coast of British Columbia prompted local mountains to temporarily halt their operations Guest: Michael Ballingall, Senior Vice President, Big White Ski Resort Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Top 5 financial moves to make before 2024
December 27, 2023 15:16 - 7 minutesContributing to your TFSA and RESP Opening an FHSA Maxing out your employee benefits Contributing to your RRSP Making charitable donations Guest: Tyler Thielmann, President & CEO of Spring Financial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View from Victoria: Belfry Theatre vandalized
December 27, 2023 15:01 - 17 minutesA Victoria theatre was vandalized in spillover from Middle East war. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Turkey leftover ideas, holiday loneliness & inflation impact on Boxing Day
December 26, 2023 16:58 - 52 minutesView from Victoria: Boxing Day edition Premier David Eby vows justice reform in wake of “profoundly offensive comments” in B.C. murder trial. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Castlegar, B.C. residents petitioning to save Pioneer Arena Over 1,000 people signed a petition to save Pioneer Arena from demolition in Castlegar Guest: Jarret Leason, Petition organizer Turkey leftover ideas from Tayybeh and ...
How inflation will impact Boxing Day shopping?
December 26, 2023 16:48 - 9 minutesRising inflation is influencing how Canadians celebrate Christmas, causing families to cut back on expenses during a time known for extravagant meals and generous gift-giving Guest: Dr. Ying Zhu, Professor of Marketing, Business, and Consumerism at the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Holiday loneliness and relationship issues
December 26, 2023 16:33 - 12 minutesThe holiday season can often amplify feelings of loneliness and strain on relationships Guest: Yonah Budd, Therapist, Performance Coach & host of At Your Best Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices