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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Why isn’t anyone buying short-term rental properties?
November 16, 2023 16:30 - 8 minutesFollowing the ban announcement on non-principal residence short-term rentals, there has been a notable surge in condo listings previously utilized for short-term rentals. Owners are eager to sell, but buyers are not jumping at the chance. Guest: Jimmy Thomson, Award-Winning Freelance Journalist based in Victoria, BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is YVR addressing the unique needs of people with disabilities?
November 16, 2023 16:18 - 8 minutesAs the holiday travel season is about to get underway, are there enough programs and policies in place at YVR to help people with disabilities have seamless and enjoyable travel experiences? Guest: Eric Pateman, Chief Experience Officer at Vancouver International Airport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What’s causing the rise of antisemitism at universities?
November 16, 2023 15:30 - 6 minutesThe silence of some Canadian universities in addressing antisemitism, in particular when considered alongside otherwise active approaches toward equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization (EDID) and racial justice needs to be explicitly addressed. Guest: Dr. Lilach Marom, Assistant Professor of Education at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does hearing bad grammar cause you physical distress?
November 16, 2023 15:21 - 9 minutesThe University of Birmingham conducted a comprehensive study involving 41 British-English-speaking adults. The primary objective was to investigate the impact of grammatical errors in spoken language on individuals' physiological responses. Guest: Dr. Dagmar Divjak, Professorial Research Fellow in Cognitive Linguistics and Language Cognition at the University of Birmingham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Rebuilding the highway
November 16, 2023 15:01 - 13 minutesIt is the anniversary of the Atmospheric River that hit BC 2 years ago and there is some good news and some bad news. 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 is in a name?
November 16, 2023 14:52 - 9 minutesThe list is out of the most popular baby names of the year! Did yours make the list? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How dust particles can help with criminal investigations
November 16, 2023 14:51 - 5 minutesResearchers are looking into the potential of dust as a forensic clue, suggesting that while criminals may erase fingerprints, traces of genetic material found in dust, water, and even in the air could help reveal crucial information about a crime scene. Guest: Dr. Nicole Foster, Study Lead and Researcher at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Success and your biological clock, Approving nicotine pouches in Canada & Are Oreo's getting smaller due to 'shrinkflation'
November 15, 2023 16:54 - 59 minutesSeg 1: Does your biological clock determine your success? Understanding one's chronotype and aligning it with demanding tasks can improve personal peak performance times. Guest: Dr. Cindi May, Professor of Psychology at the College of Charleston Seg 2: View From Victoria: BC Hydro has been saying for much of the year that it was ready to begin filling the reservoir behind the giant hydro dam on the Peace River, But are they really? We get a local look at the top political stories with the hel...
Making Cents of the Markets for Nov 15, 2023
November 15, 2023 16:53 - 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 Oreos are at the center of the Shrinkflation debate
November 15, 2023 16:38 - 10 minutesThe Oreo controversy stems from the experiences of Shane Ransonet, a dedicated Oreo enthusiast whose long-standing evening ritual of dunking the cookie in milk was disrupted when he noticed an unexpected change in the creme filling. Guest: Jesse Newman, Food and Agriculture Reporter for The Wall Street Journal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How do criminal backgrounds of sex offenders influence parole conditions?
November 15, 2023 15:57 - 8 minutesRandall Hopley, a convicted child sex offender, was arrested outside the Vancouver Police Department after being on the run since November 4, when he failed to return to his halfway house. Guest: Dr. Rosemary Ricciardelli, Professor of Sociology and Criminology at Memorial University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How connected is your wearable technology?
November 15, 2023 15:31 - 8 minutesSmart watches and Bluetooth enabled wearable items are becoming more and more popular, but while they may make life convenient, is there a security risk involved with these devices? Guest: Kate Hartman, Director of the Social Body Lab at the Ontario College of Art and Design. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why did Health Canada approve the unregulated sale of nicotine pouches?
November 15, 2023 15:31 - 8 minutesThe recent approval of Zonnic, a flavoured nicotine pouch by Health Canada, has sparked concerns among anti-smoking advocates. Guest: Rob Cunningham, Senior Policy Analyst for the Canadian Cancer Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Filling in the reservoir at Site C Dam
November 15, 2023 15:07 - 14 minutesView From Victoria BC Hydro has been saying for much of the year that it was ready to begin filling the reservoir behind the giant hydro dam on the Peace River, But are they really? 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
Does your biological clock determine your success?
November 15, 2023 14:21 - 10 minutesUnderstanding one's chronotype and aligning it with demanding tasks can improve personal peak performance times. Guest: Dr. Cindi May, Professor of Psychology at the College of Charleston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: The value of corpses in 19th century Scotland, Rejecting daycare applications & Banning right turns on red lights
November 14, 2023 17:07 - 1 hourSeg 1: Inside the lives of Scotland’s corpse dealers In 19th-century Scotland, the value of corpses was tied to the demand for anatomical dissections. Surgeons and anatomists required intact bodies for study, and their worth fluctuated based on the season; winter bodies, decomposing slower, were more valuable. Guest: Jonny Thomson, Philosopher and Writer for Big Think Seg 2: View From Victoria: The support for the carbon tax appears to be unraveling. A new opinion poll shows the opposition i...
How significant is the new King Charles Canadian coin?
November 14, 2023 16:48 - 10 minutesThe first Canadian coins bearing the face of King Charles are soon to be circulated across the country. The Royal Canadian Mint in Winnipeg is set Tuesday to showcase its model of the King that will appear on one side of all Canadian coins. Guest: Brian Grant Duff, Collector at All Nations Stamp and Coin Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How did Elenore Sturko end up in an ‘exploitative’ drug crisis video on YouTube?
November 14, 2023 16:31 - 10 minutesElenore Sturko, a BC MLA, distanced herself from a controversial YouTube documentary that criticized the province's approach to drug use. Guest: Elenore Sturko, BC United’s Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Addictions and Recovery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should BC ban turning right on red lights?
November 14, 2023 15:49 - 8 minutesCities in North America are considering following Montreal's lead by banning right turns on red lights to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety. Guest: Valerie Smith, Director of Road Safety and Safe Mobility Programs at Parachute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can President Biden and Xi Jinping prevent the proliferation of fentanyl?
November 14, 2023 15:31 - 7 minutesPresident Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to announce an agreement targeting the manufacturing and export of fentanyl from China to the United States. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why was another community daycare application rejected?
November 14, 2023 15:22 - 8 minutesRain or Shine Child Care Centre has applied to the City of Vancouver for permission to perform interior alterations and change of use from a Single Detached House with a Secondary Suite to a Child Day Care Facility for 24 children, in this existing Residential building, consisting of: Guest: Mike Klassen, ABC Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: People hate the carbon tax
November 14, 2023 15:21 - 15 minutesView From Victoria: The support for the carbon tax appears to be unraveling. A new opinion poll shows the opposition in BC is growing. 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
Inside the lives of Scotland’s corpse dealers
November 14, 2023 14:22 - 10 minutesIn 19th-century Scotland, the value of corpses was tied to the demand for anatomical dissections. Surgeons and anatomists required intact bodies for study, and their worth fluctuated based on the season; winter bodies, decomposing slower, were more valuable. Guest: Jonny Thomson, Philosopher and Writer for Big Think Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Exploring your mental dictionary, Resources on the 'black battalion' & Challenging public drug use
November 13, 2023 17:30 - 55 minutesSeg 1: Despite its shared foundation with others who speak the same language, each individual's mental dictionary is intricately shaped by their unique life experiences, education, and cultural influences. Guest: Dr. Nichol Castro, Associate Professor of Communicative Disorders and Sciences at the University of Buffalo Seg 2: View From Victoria: Nobody likes to point to Oregon as the model for decriminalization of drugs. It was a well intentioned effort to steer users into treatment but ended...
The role of Cher Ami and other carrier pigeons in WWI
November 13, 2023 16:51 - 10 minutesWhile many war memorials focused on honouring individual combatants, a significant group received limited recognition: the millions of conscripted animals, particularly pigeons, who served alongside soldiers. Guest: Dr. Frank Blazich, Museum Curator of Political and Military History at The Smithsonian Institution Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is banning illicit drug use in certain areas infringing on users’ rights?
November 13, 2023 16:36 - 11 minutesThe Harm Reduction Nurses Association has initiated a legal challenge against the province and attorney general in the B.C. Supreme Court, questioning the constitutionality of the recently enacted Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act. Guest: Corey Ranger, President of the Harm Reduction Nurses Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Monday Morning Quarterbacks with Coach Rick Campbell
November 13, 2023 16:00 - 5 minutesIt was a 24-13 Western Final loss in Winnipeg for the Lions. The Offence struggled to get in rhythm most of the day. Now looking ahead to the offseason, when does the building for 2024 start? It’ll be a big season next year with another chance to take the next step with Vancouver hosting the Grey Cup. Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why we should remember the Black Battalion
November 13, 2023 15:46 - 8 minutesSerena noticed a significant gap in resources for younger students when she put together a Remembrance Day bulletin board a few years ago: there were few books addressing the contributions of Black Canadian soldiers during World War I. Guest: Serena Virk, Teacher at Sawmill Valley Public School and Author of "We Remember the Black Battalion" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can thunderstorms cause asthma?
November 13, 2023 15:29 - 8 minutesStudies show an unexpected connection between thunderstorms and respiratory issues, particularly asthma. The increasing frequency of severe weather events and the challenge this poses to public health systems in treating respiratory illnesses. Guest: Dr. Chris Worsham, Professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care at Harvard University and Co-Author of “Random Acts of Medicine: The Hidden Forces That Sway Doctors, Impact Patients, and Shape Our Health” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
View From Victoria: Has decriminalization failed on all fronts?
November 13, 2023 15:05 - 15 minutesView From Victoria: Nobody likes to point to Oregon as the model for decriminalization of drugs. It was a well intentioned effort to steer users into treatment but ended up being a total failure. 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 do our mental dictionaries shape who we are?
November 13, 2023 14:20 - 8 minutesDespite its shared foundation with others who speak the same language, each individual's mental dictionary is intricately shaped by their unique life experiences, education, and cultural influences. Guest: Dr. Nichol Castro, Associate Professor of Communicative Disorders and Sciences at the University of Buffalo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Bringing people together for Remembrance Day, The importance of wills & Air Canada's reputation
November 10, 2023 16:51 - 51 minutesSeg 1: How does Remembrance Day bring people together? Guest: R.H. Thomson, Canadian Actor and Author of “By The Ghost Light: Wars, Memory, and Families” Seg 2: View From Victoria: Sonia Furstenau defends her handling of ousting the deputy leader of the Green Party. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in Despite Biden's unpopularity, Democrats have performed well in recent elections, winning ...
What will it take for Air Canada to repair its reputation?
November 10, 2023 16:48 - 7 minutesRyan Lachance is a stand-up comedian from White Rock with quad spastic cerebral palsy who uses a motorized wheelchair. After flying with Air Canada, the airline's crew failed to provide the necessary equipment to get off the plane and insisted on transferring him without the required eagle lift. Guest: Ryan Lachance, Local Comedian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kickin’ it with The Caps
November 10, 2023 16:00 - 4 minutesKickin’ it with The Caps Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How a local medical centre is filling the gaps in BC Healthcare
November 10, 2023 15:47 - 8 minutesHow a local medical centre is filling the gaps in BC Healthcare Guest: Dr. Veronica Li, Registered Clinical Counsellor and Co-Founder of Come As You Are Healthcare Centre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How important are wills?
November 10, 2023 15:39 - 6 minutesNovember is Make a Will Month, and online estate planning platform Willful has partnered with Angus Reid to survey 1,008 Canadian parents about how parenthood impacts their priorities when it comes to estate planning. Guest: Erin Bury, CEO and Co-Founder of Willful Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Weekly Cecchini Check-in
November 10, 2023 15:21 - 9 minutesThe Weekly Cecchini Check-in Despite Biden's unpopularity, Democrats have performed well in recent elections, winning control of the Virginia legislature and retaining key seats. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Defending the resignation of deputy leader
November 10, 2023 15:00 - 13 minutesView From Victoria: Sonia Furstenau defends her handling of ousting the deputy leader of the Green Party. 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 Remembrance Day bring people together?
November 10, 2023 14:38 - 9 minutesHow does Remembrance Day bring people together? Guest: R.H. Thomson, Canadian Actor and Author of “By The Ghost Light: Wars, Memory, and Families” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: The fight over bees, Freedom of Information not so free & The increasing cost of tuition in Canada
November 09, 2023 16:56 - 1 hourSeg 1: The ban on importing U.S. bee packages dates to the 1980s. The primary concern was that U.S. bee packages could introduce pests and diseases into Canadian bee populations. Guest: Ian Grant, President of the Ontario Beekeepers’ Association Seg 2: View From Victoria: The Green Party was left ousting their deputy leader after tweets surfaced related to attacks on Dr. Bonnie Henry. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg ...
Why more students are paying a year's tuition on university applications
November 09, 2023 16:48 - 9 minutesIn Canada, students are increasingly relying on university admissions consultants. This trend has arisen due to the escalating competitiveness of university admissions, leading to heightened pressure and anxiety among applicants. Guest: Michelle Cyca, Award-Winning Journalist and Contributing Editor for Maclean’s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why are there still unresolved cases on BC's Highway of Tears
November 09, 2023 16:30 - 9 minutesFirst Nations leaders and the parents of two missing members of the Saik’uz First Nation are urging that more resources and government action be implemented to solve cases. Guest: Morgan Asoyuf, Ts'msyen Eagle Clan Artist from Ksyeen River Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do Canadians still have the freedom of information?
November 09, 2023 15:50 - 10 minutesA group of information commissioners in Canada has issued a joint resolution that calls for a comprehensive overhaul of access laws and a significant enhancement of the public's right to access information held by public institutions. Guest: Michael McEvoy, Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why is tuition getting so expensive
November 09, 2023 15:31 - 7 minutesThe cost of a university education in Canada is expected to rise by 39% over the next 18 years, with Nova Scotia and Ontario being the most expensive provinces. Guest: Andrew Lo, President and CEO of Embark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How will countries divide areas in space?
November 09, 2023 15:22 - 7 minutesHave you ever heard of space mining? It’s something straight out of a science fiction movie, but we’re getting one step closer to this industry becoming a reality Guest: Michelle Hanlon, Executive Director of the Center for Air and Space Law at the University of Mississippi School of Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Green Party ousts their deputy leader
November 09, 2023 15:08 - 15 minutesView From Victoria: The Green Party was left ousting their deputy leader after tweets surfaced related to attacks on Dr. Bonnie Henry. 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
Behind Canada’s class-action Honey Bee Debate
November 09, 2023 14:41 - 10 minutesThe ban on importing U.S. bee packages dates to the 1980s. The primary concern was that U.S. bee packages could introduce pests and diseases into Canadian bee populations. Guest: Ian Grant, President of the Ontario Beekeepers’ Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Froggy relationships, Canadians steering clear of dentists & Making SRO's safe in BC
November 08, 2023 16:53 - 58 minutesSeg 1: Female European common frogs employ complex behaviors to resist unwanted male advances during mating, a recent scientific study has revealed. This research challenges the conventional notion that female frogs merely passively submit to male coercion. Guest: Dr. Carolin Dittrich, Behavior Ecologist at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna Seg 2: If you want to purchase a box of cigarettes, you’ll see graphic images of diseases that are attributed to smoking. Could the same tacti...
Making Cents of the Markets for Nov 08, 2023
November 08, 2023 16:48 - 9 minutesUsually, we Make Cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski on Wednesday mornings, but this week Lori decided to dedicate today’s segment to a special cause that she is personally involved with – The Ronald McDonald House. Lori has recently become a board member with Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon, an organization that provides a home away from home for seriously ill children and their families. Today we are joined by Richard Pass who has been the CEO of Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon f...
What will it take for SROs to meet safety standards?
November 08, 2023 16:43 - 8 minutesFollowing the Winters Hotel fire, Vancouver fire services conducted an inspection blitz that uncovered several fire safety violations at other Single-Room Occupancy (SRO) buildings. Guest: Catherine Roome, Interim CEO of Atira Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices