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
Making Cents of the Markets: for Dec 06, 2023
December 06, 2023 17:03 - 8 minutesMaking Cents of the Markets: 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
Is Instagram’s algorithm sexualizing children?
December 06, 2023 16:36 - 9 minutesAn investigation by The Wall Street Journal, set up test accounts on Instagram focused on young gymnasts, cheerleaders, and other teen influencers. These test accounts, following only young girls, were served explicit and sexualized content by Instagram's Reels algorithm. Guest: Jeffrey Horwitz, Technology Reporter for The Wall Street Journal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can you scam a scammer?
December 06, 2023 15:52 - 8 minutesIt’s something everyone thinks about if they have been scammed, and our guest utilizes his master’s degree in Homeland Security to expose scammers on TikTok, helping followers recognize and avoid online and telephone scams. Guest: Ryan Kelly, Comedian and Homeland Security Expert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shoe memorial for women killed by Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence
December 06, 2023 15:29 - 6 minutes100’s of pairs of shoes are collected and distributed before ending up on the stairs of the Vancouver Art Gallery as a memorial for women who were killed by domestic and intimate partner violence. Guest: Tima Dickerson, Union Representative for the Women’s Committee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are we on the brink of a contraceptive revolution?
December 06, 2023 15:24 - 8 minutesHistorical limitations on contraception continue to echo throughout women's health research. With a lack of innovation, women are forced to opt for a one-size-fits-all hormonal contraceptive method. Guest: Nicole Schmidt, Contributing Journalist for The Walrus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Fueling speculation on an early election
December 06, 2023 15:01 - 15 minutesView From Victoria: As expected, some of the latest polling is showing the BC Conservatives are solidly in second place with a nine point lead over BC United, which has triggered a round of speculation on a possible early election. 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 does the Oxford English Dictionary choose its Word of the Year?
December 06, 2023 14:28 - 10 minutesThe Oxford word of the year for 2023 is "rizz," an internet slang term mostly used by young people to describe romantic appeal or charm. Guest: Fiona McPherson, Senior Editor at the Oxford English Dictionary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cracked metal healing itself, racism vs. freedom of expression & YVR preparing for winter
December 05, 2023 17:01 - 1 hourDec. 5, 2023: Guest host Jill Bennett in for Simi Sara How does cracked metal heal itself? It turns out that metal is capable of healing itself Guest: Dr. Michael Demkowicz, Research Participant and Associate Professor at Texas A&M Materials Science and Engineering Scott's thoughts: Should we tip even more during the holiday season? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi View from Victoria: Discouraging news for New Democrats on economic front Private forecasters see econo...
How is Vancouver going to address its daycare shortage?
December 05, 2023 16:48 - 10 minutesThere is a widespread scarcity of childcare facilities across neighbourhoods in Vancouver Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Lisa Dominato, ABC Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will the new ‘Road to Recovery’ plan improve B.C.’s opioid crisis?
December 05, 2023 16:27 - 9 minutesThe Government of B.C. is expanding its Road to Recovery program by adding 95 new recovery beds at St. Paul’s Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Dr. Julian Somers, Distinguished Professor of Health Sciences and Addiction at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How is YVR preparing for winter travel?
December 05, 2023 15:52 - 9 minutesLike clockwork, YVR has promised time and time again that their operations will be improved by next winter Guest: Tamara Vrooman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vancouver International Airport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott: Do you need a dopamine Detox? (Probably, yes.)
December 05, 2023 15:28 - 7 minutesScott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi, talks to Dr. Anna Lembke, American Psychiatrist and Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Centre, and Author of Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What differentiates racism from freedom of expression?
December 05, 2023 15:17 - 7 minutesThere are complex dynamics surrounding free speech and safety within Canadian university campuses, especially when it comes to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Graeme Maitland, Associate Lawyer with Aarbo Fuldauer LLP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View from Victoria: Discouraging news for New Democrats on economic front
December 05, 2023 15:03 - 17 minutesPrivate forecasters see economic growth in B.C. slowing to 0.5% next year. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott's thoughts: Should we tip even more during the holiday season?
December 05, 2023 14:27 - 6 minutesGuest host Jill Bennett talks to Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How does cracked metal heal itself?
December 05, 2023 14:17 - 8 minutesIt turns out that metal is capable of healing itself Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Dr. Michael Demkowicz, Research Participant and Associate Professor at Texas A&M Materials Science and Engineering Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show - White Christmases in the Lower Mainland, West Van wants these businesses off their street & The rising demand for non-alcoholic drinks
December 04, 2023 16:59 - 43 minutesThe history of White Christmases in the Lower Mainland Craig Baird - Host of Podcast ‘Canadian History Ehx’ BC tries to use the Unexplained Wealth Order Kim Moody - Founder, Moodys Tax and Moodys Private Client West Van wants these businesses off their street Maureen O’Brien - Executive Director, Ambleside Dundarave Business Improval Association The rising demand for non-alcoholic drinks Racquel Foran - Owner of Bevees Booze free bottle shop and beverage room Auto Dealership are forcing p...
Auto dealerships are forcing people to take financing
December 04, 2023 16:44 - 10 minutesAuto dealerships are forcing people to take financing Shari Prymak - Senior Consultant Car Help Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The rising demand for non-alcoholic drinks
December 04, 2023 16:37 - 8 minutesThe Rising demand for non alcoholic drinks Racquel Foran - Owner of Bevees Booze free bottle shop and beverage room Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
West Van wants these businesses off their street
December 04, 2023 15:31 - 9 minutesWest Van wants these businesses off their street Maureen O’Brien - Executive Director, Ambleside Dundarave Business Improval Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BC tries to use the Unexplained Wealth Order
December 04, 2023 15:23 - 7 minutesBC tries to use the Unexplained Wealth Order Kim Moody - Founder, Moodys Tax and Moodys Private Client Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View from Victoria: More grim news for B.C. United on the polling front
December 04, 2023 15:09 - 14 minutesThe 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 history of White Christmases in the Lower Mainland
December 04, 2023 14:32 - 8 minutesThe history of White Christmases in the Lower Mainland Craig Baird - Host of Podcast ‘Canadian History Ehx’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lipstick index, B.C. supporting wood-product manufacturers & bail reforms becoming law
December 01, 2023 17:04 - 1 hourDec. 1, 2023: Guest host Jill Bennett in Simi Sara The 'lipstick index' and the strength of beauty retail amid inflation Sales revenue for the Canadian beauty market grew by 18% through September, compared to the same nine-month period last year, according to Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group Guest: Alecsandra Hancas, Canadian beauty industry analyst at Circana View from Victoria: Fall legislature session ends Another Robespierre moment: NDP brings down legislative guillotine on anoth...
Liberals’ bail reforms to become law after year of increased crime concerns
December 01, 2023 16:53 - 10 minutesThe federal government's proposed bail-reform legislation has progressed toward enactment following the House of Commons' decision to accept the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-48 Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Niki Sharma, B.C. Attorney General Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
B.C. supporting wood-product manufacturers
December 01, 2023 15:49 - 10 minutesSix wood-product manufacturers in British Columbia are receiving a boost in funding, which will help local economies and safeguard hundreds of forestry jobs Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Brenda Bailey, Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
University Hill Secondary student Jora Singh Nahal was announced as the winner of the 12-15 category of the Youth Innovation Showcase, a virtual STEM competition put on by the Science Fair Foundation B.C.
December 01, 2023 15:30 - 6 minutesThe bright 9th grader took home a $5,000 grand prize to further his innovation - A Novel Soap Recycling Embedded System for Greener Hospitality - which is a game-changer for the environment and hospitality industry Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Jora Singh Nahal, University Hill Secondary student and the winner of the 12-15 category of the Youth Innovation Showcase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Weekly Cecchini Check-in
December 01, 2023 15:18 - 8 minutesGuest host Jill Bennett talks to Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View from Victoria: Fall legislature session ends
December 01, 2023 15:06 - 15 minutesAnother Robespierre moment: NDP brings down legislative guillotine on another housing bill, appropriately enough. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 'lipstick index' and the strength of beauty retail amid inflation
December 01, 2023 14:19 - 11 minutesSales revenue for the Canadian beauty market grew by 18% through September, compared to the same nine-month period last year, according to Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Alecsandra Hancas, Canadian beauty industry analyst at Circana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alcohol & productivity, how AI started a scandal & opioid treatment guidelines
November 30, 2023 17:03 - 1 hourNov. 30, 2023: Guest host Scott Shantz in for Simi Sara How does alcohol affect productivity? Guest: Andy Ramage, podcaster, author, and trainer View from Victoria: Last day of fall sitting of the legislature Thursday is the last day of fall sitting of the legislature. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist How AI started a Sports Illustrated scandal Sports Illustrated is facing allegations of hosting AI-...
Should you get a shingles vaccine?
November 30, 2023 16:48 - 8 minutesGuest host Scott Shantz talks to Tamara Stanners, shingles patient Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How does Vancouver plan to “uplift” the Downtown Eastside?
November 30, 2023 16:30 - 9 minutesGuest host Scott Shantz talks to Rebecca Bligh, Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What are B.C.’s new opioid treatment guidelines?
November 30, 2023 15:52 - 9 minutesB.C. released its second edition of Opioid Use Disorders Treatment Guidelines earlier this month Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Dr. Paxton Bach, Co-Medical Director for the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should we start incorporating bugs into our diet?
November 30, 2023 15:28 - 7 minutesGuest host Scott Shantz talks to Dr. Yasmin Akhtar, Sessional Lecturer of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia and Advocate of Entomophagy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View from Victoria: Last day of fall sitting of the legislature
November 30, 2023 15:23 - 16 minutesThursday is the last day of fall sitting of the legislature. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How AI started a Sports Illustrated scandal
November 30, 2023 15:17 - 7 minutesSports Illustrated is facing allegations of hosting AI-generated articles on their website following a Futurism investigation Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Simon Houpt, Sports Reporter for The Globe and Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How does alcohol affect productivity?
November 30, 2023 14:26 - 16 minutesGuest host Scott Shantz talks to Andy Ramage, podcaster, author, and trainer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Communication with animals, protecting kids from sextortion & B.C. suing Big Pharma
November 29, 2023 16:59 - 1 hourNov. 29, 2023: Guest host Jill Bennett in for Simi Sara How do pet psychics communicate with animals? Pet psychics, once considered on the fringe, are now gaining social acceptance as more pet owners seek their services Guest: Nikki Vasconez, Animal Communicator and Teacher Scott's thoughts: Xmas movies Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi View from Victoria: Financial update Finance Ministry weighs in with update for this year, forecast for next year. The Vancouver Sun'...
Making cent$ of the market with Lori Pinkowski
November 29, 2023 16:49 - 10 minutesGuest host Jill Bennett talks to Lori Pinkowski, A Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What’s it like touring across Canada?
November 29, 2023 16:25 - 10 minutesGuest host Jill Bennett talks to Rick Mercer, Canadian Comedian, TV Personality, and Author of “The Road Years” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why is B.C. suing Big Pharma again?
November 29, 2023 15:49 - 7 minutesIn 2018, British Columbia launched a class-action lawsuit against various pharmaceutical companies on behalf of all provinces, territories, and governmental levels Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Niki Sharma, Attorney General of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How can we protect kids from sextortion?
November 29, 2023 15:27 - 7 minutesCarson Cleland, a 12-year-old boy from Prince George, took his own life after being sexually extorted online Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Tiana Sharifi, CEO of the Exploitation Education Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott: Telus Health releases its latest mental health index, and it’s getting worse
November 29, 2023 15:17 - 7 minutesGuest: Paula Allen, Global leader and Senior Vice President of Research and Client Insights for Telus Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View from Victoria: Financial update
November 29, 2023 15:02 - 16 minutesFinance Ministry weighs in with update for this year, forecast for next year. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott's thoughts: Xmas movies
November 29, 2023 14:29 - 5 minutesGuest host Jill Bennett talks to Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How do pet psychics communicate with animals?
November 29, 2023 14:18 - 10 minutesPet psychics, once considered on the fringe, are now gaining social acceptance as more pet owners seek their services Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Nikki Vasconez, Animal Communicator and Teacher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Prepare for "Cyber Monday" scams, Hostages are being released from Gaza & The NHL can’t read the room
November 27, 2023 16:48 - 34 minutesCyber Monday: Prepare to get scammed Terry Cutler, Canadian Cyber security expert and ethical hacker. CSIS says Chinese government is trying to recruit Canadian government employees Vincent Rigby, Former National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister Hostages are being released from Gaza Dr. Dortan Rousso, Israeli living in Alberta, former legal advisor at the Israeli parliament and Criminal prosecutor in Israel The NHL can’t read the room Rob Williams, National sports ed...
The NHL Can’t Read the Room
November 27, 2023 16:32 - 9 minutesThe NHL Can’t Read the Room Rob Williams, National sports editor at the Daily Hive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hostages are being released from Gaza
November 27, 2023 15:38 - 7 minutesHostages are being released from Gaza Dr. Dotan Rousso, Israeli living in Alberta, former legal advisor at the Israeli parliament and Criminal prosecutor in Israel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices