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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What is Time?
September 04, 2023 13:39 - 10 minutesPhysicists have questioned whether the time we experience truly exists. While classical physics treated time as absolute and universal, Einstein's theory of relativity revealed that time is relative and intertwined with space in a four-dimensional "space-time" block. Guest: Dr. Sean Carroll, Homewood Professor of Natural Philosophy at Johns Hopkins University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Streaming costs are going up, Dealing with Narcissists & Sustainability around the world
September 01, 2023 16:08 - 53 minutesSeg 1: Streaming costs are rising, and the trend seems to be sticking around. Experts predict that consumers will be facing higher subscription prices Guest: Vincent Georgie, assistant professor of marketing at the University of Windsor's Odette School of Business and executive director of the Windsor International Film Festival. Seg 2: View From Victoria: The letter that Premier David Eby sent to the Bank of Canada governor is both Extraordinary in some ways, and hypocritical in others. We g...
The cost of wildfire season
September 01, 2023 15:55 - 9 minutesEarlier this week, the BC Government shared that the province has spent more than half a billion ($585-million) on fire suppression for this year’s wildfire season. Guest: Dr. Jennie Moore, Director of Sustainability, BCIT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Staffing issues in Surrey school district
September 01, 2023 14:58 - 8 minutesFunding challenges in Surrey school district are raising concerns about staffing and programs. Guest: Gary Tymoschuk, Vice-Chair of the Surrey Board of Education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dealing with narcissists
September 01, 2023 14:42 - 6 minutesContributor Scott Shantz speaks with Aidan Wright, Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology at University of Pittsburgh about what narcissism is and how we can deal with narcissists. Guest: Aidan Wright, Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology at Pittsburgh University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Weekly Cecchini Check in:
September 01, 2023 14:42 - 6 minutesThe Weekly Cecchini Check in: With Hurricane Idalia tearing up the US this week, questions are being raised about FEMA and how much relief funds are available to citizens. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Speaking up for BC residents hit with high cost of living
September 01, 2023 14:41 - 13 minutesView From Victoria: The letter that Premier David Eby sent to the Bank of Canada governor is both Extraordinary in some ways, and hypocritical in others. 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
The cost to stream content is on the rise
September 01, 2023 13:45 - 10 minutesStreaming costs are rising, and the trend seems to be sticking around. Experts predict that consumers will be facing higher subscription prices Guest: Vincent Georgie, assistant professor of marketing at the University of Windsor's Odette School of Business and executive director of the Windsor International Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Joining forces to dominate in fashion, How to save for the future & Not enough teachers in BC?
August 31, 2023 16:20 - 1 hourSeg 1: Chinese e-commerce giant Shein has joined forces with Forever 21 for a dynamic partnership. Guest: Natascha Radclyffe-Thomas, Professor of Marketing and Sustainable Business | British School of Fashion, GCU London Seg 2: View From Victoria: We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Seg 3: In light of recent legal developments, Canada's travel advisory now includes a reminder for travelers to the U.S. to review sta...
Cautionary tale for litterbugs and cigarette flickers
August 31, 2023 15:53 - 9 minutesRecently, Victoria Police Chief, Const. Del Manak, shared an incident where a driver flicked a lit cigarette onto a grass median, resulting in a $575 ticket. Guest: Const. Del Manak, Victoria Police Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A gradual switch to self driving cars in BC
August 31, 2023 15:46 - 9 minutesAccording to new UBC research, self-driving cars might require a gradual introduction in British Columbia to address mixed perceptions around safety. Guest: Dr. Alex Bigazzi, associate professor of civil engineering at UBC and REACT principal investigator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are there enough teachers to start the school year?
August 31, 2023 15:01 - 9 minutesConcerns arise as some schools in B.C. might face delayed openings due to an ongoing teacher shortage. According to the BC Teachers’ Federation, teacher vacancies are slightly more prevalent this year compared to the previous one. Guest: Clint Johnston, President, BC Teachers’ Federation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to save for the future
August 31, 2023 14:32 - 8 minutesWith inflation and the high cost of basic necessities, many people are struggling just to make ends meet. Saving for retirement or your child’s post secondary education seems impossible. Guest: Tim Cestnick, CEO and founder of Our Family Office Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Travel advisories for for members of the LGBTQ2 community
August 31, 2023 14:31 - 7 minutesIn light of recent legal developments, Canada's travel advisory now includes a reminder for travelers to the U.S. to review state and local laws, especially regarding the LGBTQ2 community. Guest: Michelle Fortin, Co-Chair of Vancouver Pride Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: When you can't see the money!
August 31, 2023 14:08 - 15 minutesView From Victoria: 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
Fashion giants go from foes to friends
August 31, 2023 13:46 - 9 minutesChinese e-commerce giant Shein has joined forces with Forever 21 for a dynamic partnership. Guest: Natascha Radclyffe-Thomas, Professor of Marketing and Sustainable Business | British School of Fashion, GCU London Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: The age of the universe, The problem with sustainable packaging & Changing pronouns in the classroom
August 30, 2023 16:34 - 1 hourSeg 1: New research suggests our universe might be twice as old as we thought, a whopping 26.7 billion years! Guest: Rajendra Gupta, Adjunct professor, Physics at The University of Ottawa Seg 2: View From Victoria: Political staff are getting a couple of huge pay raises courtesy of the Premier’s office. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Seg 3: The Immune therapy program at B.C. Cancer’s Deeley Research Centre has...
Making Cents of the Markets for Aug 30th
August 30, 2023 15:50 - 11 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
Global shortage of popular weight loss drug prompts restrictions
August 30, 2023 15:40 - 8 minutesDue to a global shortage of Ozempic, pharmacies in B.C. are restricting refills. Guest: Dr. Tom Elliott, Medical Director, BC Diabetes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Informing parents about pronoun changes
August 30, 2023 14:58 - 9 minutesShould parents be informed by school boards if their child wants to change pronouns? Guest: Dr. Kristopher Wells, an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair for the Public Understanding of Sexual and Gender Minority Youth at MacEwan University in Edmonton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are sustainable packaging options actually helping reduce the carbon footprint?
August 30, 2023 14:42 - 8 minutesSustainable and environmentally friendly packaging seems everywhere, which is a good thing, but it turns out that all of our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint may actually be missing the point. Guest: Natalia lumby, Professor of Graphic communications management, Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Giving second chances after cancer diagnosis
August 30, 2023 14:22 - 6 minutesThe Immune therapy program at B.C. Cancer’s Deeley Research Centre has given a person from Victoria a second chance at life, defying cancer and granting him more time with his loved ones. Guest: Dr. Brad Nelson, Founding director co-leads B.C. Cancer’s Immunotherapy Program and leads the Conconi Family Immunotherapy Lab in Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: A political pay raise
August 30, 2023 14:14 - 14 minutesView From Victoria: Political staff are getting a couple of huge pay raises courtesy of the Premier’s office. 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
How old is the Universe?
August 30, 2023 13:18 - 8 minutesNew research suggests our universe might be twice as old as we thought, a whopping 26.7 billion years! Guest: Rajendra Gupta, Adjunct professor, Physics at The University of Ottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Barnacles could be key to MH370 mystery, Housing issues & Gas prices on the up and up
August 29, 2023 16:19 - 1 hourSeg 1: Scientists have discovered that barnacles growing on airplane wreckage that washed up on the island of Réunion after the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 (MH370) could hold the key to reconstructing drift paths of ocean debris. Guest: Dr. Nasser Al-Qattan, Research Lead and Professor of Geochemistry at Kuwait University Seg 2: Have you been to Vancouver's most overrated tourist Destinations? A list is out with the top 100 Most overrated tourist destinations in the world, ...
The state of real estate sales in BC
August 29, 2023 15:53 - 10 minutesIs BC’s housing market on the verge of improvement? And what does improvement even look like? Guest: Brendon Ogmundson, Chief Economist of British Columbia’s Real Estate Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Government financing construction on 3,500 new rental homes
August 29, 2023 15:39 - 8 minutesThe government of British Columbia has announced its intention to finance the construction of 3,500 new rental homes for individuals with moderate and low incomes. Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC’s Minister of Housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The need for more post-secondary student housing
August 29, 2023 15:10 - 9 minutesA lawn-sign campaign in Nanaimo is helping address the housing needs of post-secondary students as they search for accommodations before the school year begins. Guest: Michael Witcomb, Off-Campus Housing Coordinator for Vancouver Island University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are more strikes and job actions from unions on the horizon?
August 29, 2023 14:41 - 9 minutesShould we be prepared to see more industries strike over the coming months? It feels like we saw lots of strikes and job action this summer. Are more on the horizon? Guest: Stephen Tufts, Associate Professor of Labour Geography at York University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: From high gas prices to shutting down parks
August 29, 2023 14:09 - 14 minutesView From Victoria: Gas prices soar leading to all the usual finger pointing at governments. 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
Overrated tourist destinations in BC!
August 29, 2023 13:44 - 6 minutesHave you been to Vancouver's most overrated tourist Destinations? A list is out with the top 100 Most overrated tourist destinations in the world, and one Metro Vancouver destination is in the top 10! Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Barnacles could tell the story of Malaysian flight 370
August 29, 2023 13:43 - 9 minutesScientists have discovered that barnacles growing on airplane wreckage that washed up on the island of Réunion after the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 (MH370) could hold the key to reconstructing drift paths of ocean debris. Guest: Dr. Nasser Al-Qattan, Research Lead and Professor of Geochemistry at Kuwait University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Dream hacking, Continuing to ignore evacuation orders & Rollerblading for the bees
August 28, 2023 16:22 - 1 hourSeg 1: What are the pros and cons of dream hacking? Techniques like Targeted Memory Reactivation (TMR) involve presenting cues associated with learning tasks during sleep to enhance memory performance after sleep. Guest: Dr. Robert Stickgold, Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Center for Sleep and Cognition at Harvard University Seg 2: Would you get on a plane with a pilot who was unfit to fly? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: A Delt...
Rollerblading for the bees
August 28, 2023 15:48 - 9 minutesHow will rollerblading across the world help the bees? Guest: Zach Chobote, Guinness World Record Holder from Whistler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A new artist who is changing the way popular music is shared and monetized
August 28, 2023 15:28 - 9 minutesHave you heard of Oliver Anthony? He’s the latest Viral Artist that has the internet on fire, but Show contributor scott shantz is going to tell us why his story could be different, and how it speaks to bigger change in the music industry. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mental health initiatives and wildfire evacuees
August 28, 2023 14:45 - 9 minutesHow will BC's new Mental Health Initiatives help wildfire evacuees? Guest: Julia Payson, Executive Director Canadian Mental Health Association Vernon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Addressing safety and social issues simultaneously
August 28, 2023 14:34 - 6 minutesThe mayor of Grande Prairie, Jackie Clayton, has taken proactive steps to address safety and social issues in her city. Guest: Jackie Clayton, Mayor of Grand Prairie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The choices and reasons locals make to ignore evacuation orders
August 28, 2023 14:18 - 8 minutesA conflict has arisen in the North Shuswap region involving residents who chose to stay behind and safeguard their homes from the Bush Creek East wildfire, despite local authorities urging them to evacuate. Guest: Jim Cooperman, President of the Shuswap Environmental Action Society Author of Everything Shuswap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Supplying firefighting aid to everyone but Canada
August 28, 2023 14:03 - 13 minutesView From Victoria: A Delta company that has the world market cornered on helicopter wildfire buckets and sells them to militaries across the planet who help fight wildfires, doesn't sell them in Canada. 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
Would you get on a plane with an unfit pilot?
August 28, 2023 13:28 - 5 minutesWould you get on a plane with a pilot who was unfit to fly? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What are the pros and cons of dream hacking
August 28, 2023 13:25 - 9 minutesWhat are the pros and cons of dream hacking? Techniques like Targeted Memory Reactivation (TMR) involve presenting cues associated with learning tasks during sleep to enhance memory performance after sleep. Guest: Dr. Robert Stickgold, Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Center for Sleep and Cognition at Harvard University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Inside the mind of an art thief, DIY air purifiers & Ignoring evacuation orders to save property
August 25, 2023 16:20 - 1 hourSeg 1: Going inside the mind of the greatest art thief of all time and how he stole for the passion of the art and not monetary gain. Guest: Michael Finkel, Author of The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession Seg 2: View From Victoria: The profits on the balance sheets at BC Ferries does not reflect the reality of chaos in the terminals. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Seg 3: The Wee...
Protecting legends like Ogopogo
August 25, 2023 15:53 - 7 minutesThe legend of Ogopogo dates to Indigenous culture and early European settler reports in the mid-to-late 1800s. Guest: John Kirk, British Columbia Scientific Cryptozoology Club Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kickin’ it with The Caps
August 25, 2023 15:28 - 3 minutesKickin’ it with The Caps The caps play tomorrow in Portland and it’s an important game to go to the playoffs Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Refusing to evacuate in the North Shuswap
August 25, 2023 14:52 - 9 minutesSome residents of North Shuswap are refusing to evacuate despite an evacuation order due to the Bush Creek East wildfire. Guest: Jay Simpson, The Columbia-Shuswap Regional District Area Director for North Shuswap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Building your own air purifier
August 25, 2023 14:31 - 7 minutesHow to build your own air purifier Guest: Anne-Marie Nicol, Associate Professor of Health Sciences at SFU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Weekly Cecchini Check-in
August 25, 2023 14:27 - 8 minutesThe Weekly Cecchini Check-in Donald Trump has surrendered, The Winners and Losers of the Republican Debate and a step back for equality in Florida. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: BC Ferries balance sheets doesn't tell the whole story
August 25, 2023 14:08 - 14 minutesView From Victoria: The profits on the balance sheets at BC Ferries does not reflect the reality of chaos in the terminals. 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
Inside the mind of the greatest art thief
August 25, 2023 13:33 - 11 minutesGoing inside the mind of the greatest art thief of all time and how he stole for the passion of the art and not monetary gain. Guest: Michael Finkel, Author of The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Self-fulfilling prophecies that shape our world, Preventing devaluation of property during wildfires & The feet that wash ashore
August 24, 2023 16:10 - 1 hourSeg 1: Self-fulfilling prophecies have occurred throughout ancient and modern history alike, greatly shaping the world we live in today. Guest: Tim Brinkhof, Reporter for Big Think Seg 2: View From Victoria: David Eby is making calls for a new full-time emergency evacuation unit after seeing major problems and delays first-hand at the Kamloops and Kelowna evacuation centres. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Seg...