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
Where We Live: Punk Rock Pastries
September 27, 2023 14:39 - 5 minutesThe intersection of punk rock and pastries happens to be at the intersection of Hastings and Holdom in Burnaby. CKNW contributor Geri Mayer-Judson has the story on this cool and controversial little spot. Guest: Geri Meyer-Judson, Producer at 980 CKNW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Going to the U.S for information on Canadian Safety
September 27, 2023 14:38 - 13 minutesWhy do Canadians have to go to the Washington Post for details of what happened with the Nijjar killing in Surrey on June 15th? Premier Eby says he’s not getting the information he needs to ensure British Columbians are safe. 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
Update on the Hollywood writers strike
September 27, 2023 13:38 - 6 minutesScott is here to talk about the updates on the Hollywood writers strike and the movies that big name actors turned down. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taking pleasure in the misfortune of others
September 27, 2023 13:14 - 9 minutesSchadenfreude is a common human emotion where people take pleasure in the misfortune of others. Guest: Dr. Dean Burnett, Neuroscientist and Author of Emotional Ignorance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Human intelligence and the threat to humans, Canada in the spotlight & Making housing affordable for everyone
September 26, 2023 16:21 - 1 hourSeg 1: Could the biggest threat to humanity be our own intelligence? Guest: Dr. Richard van Oort, Professor of English Literature at the University of Victoria Seg 2: Scotts Thoughts on phone etiquette. When is the proper time to leave a message or make a phone call to someone? Text messages exist right??? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: The Premier will be available for questioning on his trip to Ottawa. He is expected to address the progres...
Where We Live: Celebrating Queer Heroes that shaped our communities
September 26, 2023 16:06 - 11 minutesWhere We Live: ted northe, an activist for queer and trans liberation in Canada, played a crucial role in advocating for LGBTQ2+ rights during a time when homosexuality was criminalized and persecuted. Guest: Glenn Tkach, Storyteller and Creator of the Really Gay History Tour for Forbidden Walking Tours Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The fallout from the round of applause for a Nazi in the legislature
September 26, 2023 15:37 - 9 minutesCanada has overlooked and even provided official cover for organizations founded by Nazis. Guest: Ivan Katchanovski, Professor of Political Studies, Conflict Studies and Human Rights at the University of Ottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How many children are people having these days?
September 26, 2023 14:59 - 8 minutesIs there an increase in couples who are deciding to only have one child? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi and Jen Dalton, Writer and One and Done Parenting Advocate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Making housing more affordable for the working class
September 26, 2023 14:57 - 6 minutesHow should municipalities make housing more affordable for the working class? Guest: Lilian Chau, Chief Executive Officer of Entres Nous Femmes Housing Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Canada's international standing falling into disrepute?
September 26, 2023 14:38 - 9 minutesRecent international controversies that have put Canada in the spotlight, shedding light on the complexities and challenges facing the nation's foreign policy landscape. Guest: Vincent Rigby, Former National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Eby's trip to Ottawa
September 26, 2023 14:09 - 14 minutesView From Victoria: The Premier will be available for questioning on his trip to Ottawa. He is expected to address the progress in federal support for infrastructure. Guest: 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 is the proper etiquette when leaving voicemail messages?
September 26, 2023 13:38 - 5 minutesScotts Thoughts on phone etiquette. When is the proper time to leave a message or make a phone call to someone? Text messages exist right??? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is human intelligence the biggest threat to humanity?
September 26, 2023 13:22 - 10 minutesCould the biggest threat to humanity be our own intelligence? Guest: Dr. Richard van Oort, Professor of English Literature at the University of Victoria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Weather data from Pearl Harbour, A Nazi on Parliament Hill & Ending food allergies
September 25, 2023 16:18 - 54 minutesSeg 1: During a recent rescue mission, weather data collected from 19 U.S. Navy ships during World War II, including those present during the attack on Pearl Harbor, have been recovered. Guest: Dr. Praveen Teleti, Research Scientist at the University of Reading Seg 2: Scott is back and is posing the question 'Who would be the best choice for the next Superbowl halftime show'? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: The Ledge committee took less than...
Are scientists close to ending food allergies?
September 25, 2023 16:05 - 8 minutesDespite numerous published clinical trials on food immunotherapy, uncertainties persist regarding effectively providing it to carefully chosen patients, balancing benefits and risks. Guest: Dr. Edmond Chan, Pediatric Allergist and Clinical Investigator at BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A 'Whites Only' poser in Port Coquitlam has social media up in arms
September 25, 2023 15:31 - 7 minutesA sign in Port Coquitlam promoting a "whites-only" moms and tots group has sparked outrage on social media. Guest: Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nazi's on Parliament Hill
September 25, 2023 14:51 - 8 minutesSpeaker of the House Anthony Rota apologized for honouring a man, Yaroslav Hunka, who served in a Nazi unit during World War II. Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Senior Correspondent for Global News National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Where We Live: Alpaca Yoga
September 25, 2023 14:22 - 6 minutesWhere We Live: Have you ever thought about doing yoga with furry friends? In Langley, a picturesque farm has combined yoga and Alpacas to create an extraordinary experience. CKNW producer Layla Khdir spoke with the Kensington Prairie Farm manager to learn more about this one-of-a-kind yoga experience. Guest: Layla Khdir, Producer for 980 CKNW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: BC Conservatives get a budget
September 25, 2023 14:10 - 14 minutesView From Victoria: The Ledge committee took less than 10 minutes Friday to vote on a $214,000 office budget for B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad. 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
Scott has some thoughts on the Superbowl and Cable TV!
September 25, 2023 13:40 - 7 minutesScott is back and is posing the question 'Who would be the best choice for the next Superbowl halftime show'? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The link between Pearl Harbour and Climate Change
September 25, 2023 13:28 - 7 minutesDuring a recent rescue mission, weather data collected from 19 U.S. Navy ships during World War II, including those present during the attack on Pearl Harbor, have been recovered. Guest: Dr. Praveen Teleti, Research Scientist at the University of Reading Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Internet frenzies that influence the real world, Conservatives up in the polls & The Canada/India rift could amount to nothing
September 22, 2023 16:11 - 56 minutesSeg 1: A comprehensive investigation by BBC 3 has unveiled the troubling influence of TikTok on online frenzies, leading to real-world instances of anti-social behaviour. Guest: Marianna Spring, Disinformation and Social Media Correspondent for the BBC Seg 2: View From Victoria: The UBCM has voted against calling on the government to lift the mandatory vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. But it's divisive. Just like the issue. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Seg 3: ...
Artist is reliving the 90s and her career in exhibit
September 22, 2023 15:50 - 9 minutesThe Richmond Art Gallery is hosting an exhibition called "Classification Crisis" by artist Sonja Ahlers, which spans over three decades of her career. Guest: Sonja Ahlers, Surrealist Artist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What will the outcome be amid tensions between Canada and India
September 22, 2023 15:00 - 9 minutesThe investigation into the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent Canadian Sikh activist killed in a gangland-style manner, remains uncertain. Guest: Gary Mason, National Affairs Columnist for The Globe and Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Polling shows the Conservative ahead
September 22, 2023 14:39 - 7 minutesExclusive polling done for Global News by IPSOS shows if an election was held tomorrow, Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives would win. The Conservatives have opened up a 9 point lead over the Liberals. Guest: Darrell Bricker, Global CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Weekly Cecchini Check-in: Shutting down the government
September 22, 2023 14:38 - 7 minutesThe Weekly Cecchini Check-in A government shutdown starting on October 1st would disrupt many U.S. government services, leading to unpaid furloughs for hundreds of thousands of federal workers. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Eby speaks at UBCM
September 22, 2023 14:08 - 12 minutesView From Victoria: The UBCM has voted against calling on the government to lift the mandatory vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. But it's divisive. Just like the issue. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Online frenzies with real world consequences
September 22, 2023 13:24 - 10 minutesA comprehensive investigation by BBC 3 has unveiled the troubling influence of TikTok on online frenzies, leading to real-world instances of anti-social behaviour. Guest: Marianna Spring, Disinformation and Social Media Correspondent for the BBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Dark literature and anxiety, 30 earthquakes in 3 days & Canada Post is selling your data
September 21, 2023 16:20 - 1 hourSeg 1: How dark literature can help first-year university students find their path Guest: Caron Gentry, Professor Vice-Chancellor of Design and Social Sciences at Northumbria University Seg 3: View From Victoria: John Rustad comes out against SOGI, being the only provincial leader to promise to scrap the learning module Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 4: What caused BC to experience 30 earthquakes in 3 days? Guest: Dr. J...
Dangerous stat stickers at notorious intersections
September 21, 2023 15:51 - 10 minutesWhy an advocacy group is putting stickers with crash stats at dangerous intersections. Guest: Jade Buchanan, Member of Vision Zero Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are tenants being evicted illegally in BC?
September 21, 2023 15:31 - 9 minutesAre BC landlords evicting tenants to re-rent at a higher price? Guest: Pete Fry, Director of the Union of BC Municipalities and Green Party Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Canada Post selling your information?
September 21, 2023 14:49 - 9 minutesWill Canada Post face consequences for illegally selling our personal information to businesses? Guest: Dr. Ann Cavoukian, Executive Director of Global Privacy & Security by Design Centre, and Senior Fellow of the Ted Rogers Leadership Centre at Ryerson University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Giving seniors the access they need with emergency phones
September 21, 2023 14:43 - 6 minutesHow will free 911-only mobile phones benefit seniors? Guest: Constable Tania Visintin, Media Relations Officer for the Vancouver Police Department Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why did BC experience 30 earthquakes in 3 days
September 21, 2023 14:38 - 9 minutesWhat caused BC to experience 30 earthquakes in 3 days? Guest: Dr. John Cassidy, Senior Research Scientist with Natural Resources Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Dueling protests across BC
September 21, 2023 14:01 - 13 minutesView From Victoria: John Rustad comes out against SOGI, being the only provincial leader to promise to scrap the learning module Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News is here with his take on the day's headlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can gothic literature help curb anxiety in students
September 21, 2023 13:57 - 9 minutesHow dark literature can help first-year university students find their path Guest: Caron Gentry, Professor Vice-Chancellor of Design and Social Sciences at Northumbria University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Trucks keep hitting overpasses, The sketchy comedy underbelly & A march for kids across Canada
September 20, 2023 16:26 - 1 hourSeg 1: The Cafe of Mistaken Orders, located in the quiet suburb of Sengawa in western Tokyo, is a unique and heartwarming establishment. Guest: Michelle Lee, Tokyo Bureau Chief for The Washington Post Seg 2: Scott weighs in on why trucks keep hitting overpasses. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: BC United has a plan for fighting wildfires but what does the plan entail and does it even make sense? We get a local look at the top political stories...
Making Cents of the Markets for Sep 20, 2023
September 20, 2023 15:50 - 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
Marches planned across Canada to protest SOGI in schools
September 20, 2023 15:20 - 7 minutesDemonstrations under the banner “1 Million March for Children” are planned for September 20th across multiple locations in Canada. Guest: Fareed Khan, Founder of Canadians United Against Hate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Truck hits another overpass in BC
September 20, 2023 14:50 - 8 minutesAnother overpass was struck by an over-height truck in Metro Vancouver, forcing the partial closure of a major highway. Guest: Trevor Halford, MLA for BC United and Shadow Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure, and ICBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Teaching kids about safe use of the internet
September 20, 2023 14:33 - 8 minutesWhy we need to teach children how to use the internet. Guest: Devorah Heitner, Author of “Growing up in Public: Coming of age in a digital world” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The sketchy underbelly of comedy
September 20, 2023 14:31 - 8 minutesHow the allegations against Russell Brand reflect the underbelly of comedy Guest: Dr. Ellie Tomsett, Senior Lecturer at the Birmingham School of Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: BC United has a plan for fighting wildfires
September 20, 2023 14:23 - 14 minutesView From Victoria: BC United has a plan for fighting wildfires but what does the plan entail and does it even make sense? We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trucks hitting bridges and overpasses! Why does it keep happening!
September 20, 2023 13:40 - 7 minutesScott weighs in on why trucks keep hitting overpasses. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Unique establishment in Tokyo brings together people with dementia
September 20, 2023 13:19 - 7 minutesThe Cafe of Mistaken Orders, located in the quiet suburb of Sengawa in western Tokyo, is a unique and heartwarming establishment. Guest: Michelle Lee, Tokyo Bureau Chief for The Washington Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: The opposite of Déjà vu, Inaccurate financial information & Increasing 911 funding
September 19, 2023 16:18 - 1 hourSeg 1: Déjà vu is a cognitive phenomenon characterized by the eerie sensation of having previously encountered a completely new situation. Guest: Dr. Akira O’Connor, Senior Lecturer for the School of Psychology & Neuroscience at the University of St Andrews Seg 2: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accused the government of India of involvement in the fatal shooting of Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Guest: David Akin, Chief Political Correspondent for Global News Seg 3: Vi...
Increasing funding for 911 services
September 19, 2023 15:51 - 11 minutesIntroducing a motion on to increase funding for 911 service and add a 4th call option for mental health emergencies. Guest: Craig Hodge, Coquitlam City Councillor Chair for the UBCM Community Safety Committee and Co-Chair of the RCMP Contract Management Committee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Streamlining the process for home builders in BC
September 19, 2023 15:32 - 9 minutesBritish Columbia's Premier, David Eby, has introduced a significant development aimed at streamlining the province's permitting process for home builders. Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC’s Minister of Housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why is Canada accusing India of foreign interference?
September 19, 2023 14:49 - 10 minutesWhy is Canada accusing India of foreign interference? Guest: Dan Stanton, Director of the National Security Program at the University of Ottawa and Former Executive Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How is BC mending its gender pay gap?
September 19, 2023 14:40 - 7 minutesHow is BC mending its gender pay gap? Guest: Kelli Paddon, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices