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 does Indigo select its top books of the year?
November 01, 2023 13:19 - 9 minutesDeveloping the Best Books of the Year list is a labour of love which involves a dedicated committee of Indigo of book lovers and book experts tirelessly collaborating to narrow a list of hundreds of novels down to their top ten. Guest: Rania Husseini, Senior Vice President of Print at Indigo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Halloween ghost and gouls, S.O.S coalition looks to make community safe & The Surrey students working with NASA
October 31, 2023 16:09 - 1 hourSeg 1: In 1958, the Herrmann family of Seaford, Long Island, encountered unexplained phenomena in their suburban home, including popping sounds and objects moving mysteriously. Guest: Megan Alda, Host of the Podcast “Haunted History” Seg 2: At what age would you take your kids to court in order to get them up and out of your home? Or are parents obligated to take care of their kids forever? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: It’s been three week...
Using cameras to detect distracted driving
October 31, 2023 15:57 - 10 minutesWill cameras be able to detect if drivers are using their cell phone at the time of an accident? Guest: Lorraine Sommerfeld, Auto Columnist for Driving.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Arthritis report card gives low grades to all provinces
October 31, 2023 15:32 - 8 minutesArthritis Society Canada has released The State of Arthritis in Canada Report Card, giving low grades to all provinces and territories. British Columbia eked out a C grade overall (66/100). Guest: Trish Barbato, President and CEO of the Arthritis Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Competing in NASA's Human Exploration Rover Challenge
October 31, 2023 15:30 - 9 minutesThe LeoCraft Design Team from Princess Margaret Secondary School in Surrey, B.C., consisting of 10 students in grades 11 and 12, has been selected to compete in NASA's 2024 Human Exploration Rover Challenge. Guest: Jeevan Sandhu and Jasmeet Kaur Dhaliwal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shaping BC's Environmental Future: The significant challenges of shellfish hatcheries
October 31, 2023 14:38 - 6 minutesIn British Columbia, shellfish hatcheries face significant challenges due to annual mortality events, linked to factors like marine heat waves, infectious agents, ocean acidification, and climate change. Guest: Dr. Timothy Green, Canada Research Chair in Shellfish Health and Genetics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Protecting retailers with new safety coalition
October 31, 2023 14:37 - 9 minutesA new public safety coalition called "SOS: Save Our Streets" has been formed in British Columbia by prominent retailers and community groups. Guest: Ian Tostenson, President and CEO BC Restaurant and Food Services Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Premier acts quick on holocaust education
October 31, 2023 14:13 - 13 minutesView From Victoria: It’s been three weeks since Hamas attack in Israel and the Premier announced that Holocaust education will now be incorporated into the curriculum in B.C. high schools. 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
Taking your kids to court to get them out of the house
October 31, 2023 13:47 - 5 minutesAt what age would you take your kids to court in order to get them up and out of your home? Or are parents obligated to take care of their kids forever? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scary movies that might actually be haunted
October 31, 2023 13:42 - 9 minutesIn 1958, the Herrmann family of Seaford, Long Island, encountered unexplained phenomena in their suburban home, including popping sounds and objects moving mysteriously. Guest: Megan Alda, Host of the Podcast “Haunted History” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Human-ape super warriors, Time moving faster as we age, & Turning golf course land into housing?
October 30, 2023 16:26 - 33 minutesHow a Soviet doctor tried to create human-ape super warriors. Why does time fly as you age? How will BC’s new Rebate Program help small businesses? What should Vancouver do with its golf courses? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Most haunted places in Canada, a mummified town in B.C & How does one become a prime B.C. teacher
October 27, 2023 16:04 - 1 hourWhat are the most haunted places in Canada? Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel: ghost bride walking on staircase, a woman who knocks on doors, a ghost bellhop that is very helpful, etc. Charles Camsell Hospital in Edmonton: Empty hospital being turned into condos. Stories of crying in rooms, elevator in morgue working without electricity, ghosts screaming, etc. Victoria Legislature: lots of stories of ghosts looking at people from around corners, phantom footsteps, talking etc Guest: Craig Bai...
Inside the initiatives and projects headed by the Honourable Janet Austin
October 27, 2023 15:56 - 9 minutesGuest: The Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant governor of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kickin’ it with the Whitecaps
October 27, 2023 14:55 - 4 minutesPlayoff game Saturday in Los Angeles – big game against LAFC Guest: Vanni Sartini, coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What does it take to become one of B.C.’s best teachers?
October 27, 2023 14:46 - 7 minutesGuest: Jenny Mitchell, teacher at Summerland Middle School and this year’s recipient of the Premier’s Award for Excellence in Education in the area of Community Engagement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The case of the mummified mining town in Northern B.C.
October 27, 2023 14:29 - 7 minutesKitsault is an abandoned mining town in a secluded and picturesque spot in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Canada Guest: Amanda Follett Hosgood, reporter in Northern B.C. for The Tyee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Weekly Cecchini Check-in
October 27, 2023 14:18 - 9 minutesLaw enforcement agencies have launched a massive search operation in southern Maine to locate Robert Card, a man accused of committing two mass shootings that resulted in the deaths of 18 people Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View from Victoria: Political hauntings
October 27, 2023 14:15 - 16 minutesFerry workers union goes public with breakdown over overtime and Eric McNeely is surprised that the new management team has picked a fight. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What are the most haunted places in Canada?
October 27, 2023 13:19 - 10 minutesFairmont Banff Springs Hotel: ghost bride walking on staircase, a woman who knocks on doors, a ghost bellhop that is very helpful, etc. Charles Camsell Hospital in Edmonton: Empty hospital being turned into condos. Stories of crying in rooms, elevator in morgue working without electricity, ghosts screaming, etc. Victoria Legislature: lots of stories of ghosts looking at people from around corners, phantom footsteps, talking etc. Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx...
Full Show: The Bell Witch haunting, The mental health of airline pilots & The court decisions on decampment
October 26, 2023 15:55 - 1 hourSeg 1: The Bell Witch haunting began in 1817 when John Bell encountered a strange animal on his property, which he shot at. Afterward, the Bell family and their home became the center of unexplained phenomena. Guest: Colin Dickey, Author of “Ghostland: An American History in Haunted Places” and Contributor for Atlas Obscura Seg 2: Have we become desensitized to mass shooting violence? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: The BC government is annou...
Does evolution push our fascination with horror genre?
October 26, 2023 15:50 - 9 minutesThe phenomenon of people's attraction to scary experiences, such as visiting haunted houses and indulging in horror stories, is a complex paradox. Guest: Dr. Athena Aktipis, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Arizona State University and Founder of Zombified Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Living through the war in the middle east
October 26, 2023 15:28 - 8 minutesLast time we spoke with our guest, Tel Aviv seemed relatively removed from the Israel-Hamas war. Has that changed since then? If so, what? Guest: Lea Herman, Canadian Living in Tel Aviv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The court judgements that surround decampments
October 26, 2023 14:50 - 10 minutesA new survey has found ‘extraordinary and drastic’ court judgements are the norm when government actors apply to remove homeless encampments on publicly-owned land. Guest: Stepan Wood, Canada Research Chair in Law, Society and Sustainability, Professor Allard School of Law at UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will AI be able to cure loneliness?
October 26, 2023 14:38 - 8 minutesWill AI be able to cure loneliness? Guest: Amir Shabani, Machine learning and Artificial Intelligence Expert at the University of the Fraser Valley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How is the health and well being of pilots regulated?
October 26, 2023 14:24 - 8 minutesThe Federal Aviation Administration has regulations governing pilot medical certifications and how mental health is assessed. Guest: Dr. Robert Bor, Clinical Team Lead and Subject Matter Expert at The Centre for Aviation Psychology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Flood control for BC
October 26, 2023 14:10 - 14 minutesView From Victoria: The BC government is announcing a cross-border agreement to address the Nooksack flooding with renewed talks in the wake of last year’s flood in the Fraser Valley. 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
Have we become desensitized to mass shooting violence?
October 26, 2023 14:02 - 6 minutesHave we become desensitized to mass shooting violence? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The strange history and mystery of the Bell Witch haunting
October 26, 2023 13:23 - 9 minutesThe Bell Witch haunting began in 1817 when John Bell encountered a strange animal on his property, which he shot at. Afterward, the Bell family and their home became the center of unexplained phenomena. Guest: Colin Dickey, Author of “Ghostland: An American History in Haunted Places” and Contributor for Atlas Obscura Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Celebrity spies, Installing red light cameras & The rise of Taylor Swift
October 25, 2023 15:50 - 1 hourSeg 1: During World War II, several well-known celebrities and figures from the entertainment industry were secretly involved in espionage activities, using their fame, charm, and unique talents to gather intelligence and contribute to the war effort. Guest: Dave Kindy, Award-Winning Journalist on History and Contributor for The Washington Post Seg 2: The NHL has tucked its tail and reversed its decision about the use of rainbow coloured hockey tape, after one player stood up to the league. G...
Making Cents of the Markets for Oct 25, 2023 with guest Harel Tal
October 25, 2023 15:48 - 9 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
The fame and religion around Taylor Swift
October 25, 2023 15:37 - 10 minutesEveryday seems to bring a new story about Taylor Swift and it feels like she has transcended the realms of pop star into something even bigger and possibly even religious. Guest: Dr. Kathleen Riddell, Independent Researcher on Celebrity and Religion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Installing cameras at high collision intersections
October 25, 2023 14:55 - 10 minutesVision Zero Vancouver whole-heartedly supports Christine Boyle’s proposal to install more than 100 additional safety cameras at intersections where over 100 collisions causing injury or death occurred between 2018 and 2022. Guest: Lucy Maloney, Traffic Safety Advocate at Vision Zero Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The ongoing conflict in the Gaza strip
October 25, 2023 14:29 - 5 minutesThe ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip and Israel has escalated, resulting in a significant loss of life and destruction. Guest: Jeff Semple, Senior Correspondent for Global News National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Holistic care in emergency rooms
October 25, 2023 14:20 - 9 minutesA pilot project in British Columbia aims to provide comprehensive emotional support in emergency rooms, where lives can be drastically affected in moments. Their multifaceted role includes addressing various aspects of holistic care in the emergency department. Guest: Don Cowie, Spiritual Health Practitioner at Surrey Memorial Hospital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Pushback from BoC to the Eby letter
October 25, 2023 14:02 - 12 minutesView From Victoria: Ahead of the announcement from the Bank of Canada, the BC Premier is confirming the pushback from the Bank after the letter Eby sent urging a hold on interest rates. 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
The NHL reverses its decision on rainbow hockey tape
October 25, 2023 13:47 - 5 minutesThe NHL has tucked its tail and reversed its decision about the use of rainbow coloured hockey tape, after one player stood up to the league. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Using celebrities as spies
October 25, 2023 13:39 - 10 minutesDuring World War II, several well-known celebrities and figures from the entertainment industry were secretly involved in espionage activities, using their fame, charm, and unique talents to gather intelligence and contribute to the war effort. Guest: Dave Kindy, Award-Winning Journalist on History and Contributor for The Washington Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Missing body in the Caribbean, What is wrong with Pizza boxes & Activism on campuses
October 24, 2023 15:43 - 1 hourSeg 1: A mystery has haunted a Caribbean nation for 40 years, What happened to the body of Prime Minister Maurice Bishop? Guest: Martine Powers, Podcast Host for the Washington Post’s "The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop" Seg 2: According to Google Canada search trends, Halloween costumes this year are all about paying homage to beloved characters and pop culture icons. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: The Premier is clarifying his government's...
Student activism and the causes they believe in
October 24, 2023 15:38 - 9 minutesUniversity campuses have a long history as centers of political activism, where young individuals form their own opinions, often leading to passionate advocacy for causes they believe in. Guest: Dr. Leonie Fleischmann, Senior Lecturer in International Politics and Human Rights at the City, University of London Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sex work is work
October 24, 2023 15:35 - 9 minutesDo you know, or have you ever met a sex worker? You might actually be surprised! It’s a huge, complicated, and evolving industry. Guest: Halena Seiferling, Executive Director of Living in Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will BC's Minister of Children and Family development resign?
October 24, 2023 14:57 - 11 minutesCan BC’s Ministry of Children and Family Development improve under the same leadership? Guest: Mitzi Dean, BC’s Minister of Children and Family Development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is wrong with pizza boxes?
October 24, 2023 14:31 - 7 minutesWhat is wrong with pizza boxes? The primary problem is the detrimental impact of traditional pizza boxes on the quality of delivered pizza. Guest: Scott Wiener, a Pizza-Tour Guide in New York and Author of “Viva la Pizza!: The Art of the Pizza Box” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will Langley reinstate its funding for Christmas in Williams Park?
October 24, 2023 14:30 - 8 minutesWill Langley reinstate its funding for Christmas in Williams Park? Guest: Barbara Sharp, President of the Christmas in Williams Park Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Eby clarifies on Surrey policing
October 24, 2023 14:09 - 13 minutesView From Victoria: The Premier is clarifying his government's position on the Surrey policing controversy saying there is no more money for the city and that $150 million in transition funding is it. 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 to stand out this Halloween
October 24, 2023 13:40 - 6 minutesAccording to Google Canada search trends, Halloween costumes this year are all about paying homage to beloved characters and pop culture icons. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Where is the body of Maurice Bishop?
October 24, 2023 13:39 - 9 minutesA mystery has haunted a Caribbean nation for 40 years, What happened to the body of Prime Minister Maurice Bishop? Guest: Martine Powers, Podcast Host for the Washington Post’s "The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Well known but unknown, Data breach affecting more than just clients & Calling for Minister to resign
October 23, 2023 16:10 - 1 hourSeg 1: Kahlil Gibran, a Lebanese Christian from a predominantly Muslim country, wrote "The Prophet" using Christian and Islamic elements to, ironically, discourage rigid religious teachings that lead to conflict. Guest: Gus Mitchell, Freelance Writer and Contributor for JSTOR Daily Seg 2: There are some common household food staples that are costing you more than the gas in your car! Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Looking at the legislation ...
The delay in rebuilding Lytton after wildfire burns village
October 23, 2023 15:51 - 9 minutesThe archaeological work in the fire-ravaged Village of Lytton faces criticism from frustrated residents who feel the reconstruction process is moving too slowly. Guest: Peter Martell, Executive Director of Operations at AEW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why should Minister Mitzi Dean resign?
October 23, 2023 15:32 - 10 minutesOpposition parties are demanding the resignation of Minister of Child and Family Development, Mitzi Dean, following a damning audit that exposed consistent failures in protecting children in foster care. Guest: Adam Olsen, BC Green Party MLA for Saanich North Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder?
October 23, 2023 15:04 - 9 minutesLet’s talk Seasonal affective Disorder, or SAD! Guest: Dr Michael Mak, psychiatrist and sleep disorder specialist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices