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 do disembodied feet keep washing ashore in BC?
August 24, 2023 15:56 - 11 minutesWhy do disembodied feet keep washing ashore in BC? Guest: Erika Engelhaupt, Freelance Science Writer and Former Science Editor for National Geographic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can we curb misconduct within the RCMP?
August 24, 2023 15:34 - 9 minutesCan we curb misconduct within the RCMP? Guest: Dr. Jason Walker, Associate Professor and Program Director for Industrial-Organizational and Applied Psychology at Adler University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Protecting property values after a wildfire
August 24, 2023 15:04 - 10 minutesHow can you prevent property devaluation following a wildfire? Guest: Shaun Sinclair, Program Head of the General Insurance and Risk Management Program at the British Columbia Institute of Technology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What can we expect from Trump’s surrender?
August 24, 2023 14:44 - 7 minutesWhat can we expect from Trump’s surrender? Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Full-time emergency evacuation unit
August 24, 2023 14:08 - 14 minutesView 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The self-fulfilling prophecies that shape our world
August 24, 2023 13:39 - 8 minutesSelf-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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: The start of entertainment, The affects of wildfire smoke on water and brains & Understanding humans with Dinosaur research
August 23, 2023 16:26 - 1 hourSeg 1: How did people entertain themselves during the Industrial Revolution? Guest: Dr. Jacqui Turner, Associate Professor of Modern British History at the University of Reading Seg 2: View From Victoria: Premier David Eby has toured the fire-affected areas and is hearing some harrowing stories of survival, but he’s also getting an earful from angry North Shuswap residents he and his ministers and BCWS have accused of theft and mischief. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News ...
Making Cents of the Markets for Aug 23, 2023
August 23, 2023 15:49 - 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
Can the extinction of dinosaurs tell us about how humans developed?
August 23, 2023 15:31 - 8 minutesCan studying the extinction of dinosaurs save humanity? How did small rat-like creatures scurrying around the feet of dinosaurs become the rulers of the planet by using fossilized teeth of mammals to uncover this mystery. Guest: Dr. Kendra Chritz, Assistant Professor of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do wildfires harm the quality of water?
August 23, 2023 14:56 - 8 minutesWildfires can harm the quality of water by introducing things like dirt, nutrients, and metals into rivers and lakes. These changes can last for months or even decades after a fire and can affect the water we drink and use for other purposes. Guest: Dr. Monica Emelko, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Waterloo University and Canada Research Chair in Water Science, Technology & Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The affect of wildfire smoke on cognition
August 23, 2023 14:40 - 8 minutesResearch from various international studies indicates that pollution caused by wildfire smoke can lead to cognitive impairments, post-traumatic stress disorder, and potentially increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases. Guest: Dr. Anna Gunz, Pediatric Intensive Care Doctor at Children’s Hospital in Ontario and Associate Professor at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do we put to much on firefighters during wildfire season
August 23, 2023 14:24 - 8 minutesThe past century of suppressing fires has led people to expect firefighters to extinguish all wildfires. Guest: Dr. Justin Angle, Associate Professor of Marketing and the Poe Family Distinguished Faculty Fellow at the University of Montana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Eby tours wildfire areas and BC Ferries down a vessel
August 23, 2023 14:21 - 14 minutesView From Victoria: Premier David Eby has toured the fire-affected areas and is hearing some harrowing stories of survival, but he’s also getting an earful from angry North Shuswap residents he and his ministers and BCWS have accused of theft and mischief. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What was considered entertainment during the Industrial Revolution?
August 23, 2023 13:20 - 10 minutesHow did people entertain themselves during the Industrial Revolution? Guest: Dr. Jacqui Turner, Associate Professor of Modern British History at the University of Reading Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: BC Wildfire updates, Getting Canadian news back on Social Media sites & Exploding ripple rock
August 22, 2023 16:18 - 59 minutesSeg 1: The broader context of mediumship introduces a multifaceted puzzle, involving the discernment of genuine mediums amidst a sea of fraudulent ones. Guest: Dr. Steve Taylor, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Leeds Beckett University Seg 2: View From Victoria: Residents have resorted to stealing water pumps as things in the north shuswap and the fight up there continues. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Seg 3:...
The explosion of Ripple Rock
August 22, 2023 15:53 - 10 minutesSeymour Narrows is a treacherous passage connecting the Strait of Georgia with Johnstone Strait and Vancouver Island's northern coast. This used to be the home of the underwater mountain, Ripple Rock, whose shallow peaks caused hazardous tidal currents and numerous shipwrecks, prompting calls for its removal as early as 1931. Guest: Vince Shuley, Freelance Journalist who Specializes in Outdoor Recreation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Protecting homes from wildfires in the Shuswap
August 22, 2023 15:35 - 6 minutesResidents in British Columbia's Shuswap region are working to protect their homes from wildfires, but there has been a problem of essential firefighting equipment being seized by locals. Guest: Elissa Carpenter, Reporter for Global News Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Getting Canadian news back on social media platforms
August 22, 2023 15:34 - 7 minutesPascale St-Onge is urging Meta to lift its ban on Canadian news content on Facebook and Instagram due to concerns about jeopardizing public safety during ongoing wildfires in BC and the NWT. She’s criticizing Meta for prioritizing its interests over public safety and requested the company to reverse the ban. Guest: Jeff Jarvis, Professor of Journalism at the City University of New York and Director of the Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial Journalism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
An app to help evacuee's fleeing from wildfires
August 22, 2023 14:40 - 7 minutesA group of students from Kelowna have created an app to help evacuees who are fleeing from wildfires. Guest: Samir Aliyev, Founder of ReliefHunt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The importance of sleep when going back to school
August 22, 2023 14:40 - 6 minutesWhile most Canadians prioritize getting everything their child needs for the classroom, sleep is often overlooked as the ultimate study tool for school success. Guest: Margaret Eaton, National CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Critical wildfire equipment goes missing
August 22, 2023 14:05 - 13 minutesView From Victoria: Residents have resorted to stealing water pumps as things in the north Shuswap and the fight up there continues. 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
Are mediums and psychics real?
August 22, 2023 14:03 - 8 minutesThe broader context of mediumship introduces a multifaceted puzzle, involving the discernment of genuine mediums amidst a sea of fraudulent ones. Guest: Dr. Steve Taylor, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Leeds Beckett University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The mysterious letter X, short-term rentals & 3D printing houses
August 21, 2023 16:01 - 1 hourAug. 21, 2023: Jill Bennett in for Simi Sara Why is the letter X so mysterious? The letter "x," often regarded as one of the least-used letters in the English alphabet, paradoxically holds a prominent place in American culture, spanning from media to science and mathematics Guest: Dr. Pete Schumer, Baldwin Professor of Mathematics & Natural Philosophy at Middlebury College What’s happening in Shuswap? Guest: Elissa Carpenter, Reporter at Global News Calgary View from Victoria: Evacuation ...
How a B.C. man survived the Northern Saskatchewan wilderness for 65 days –- Alone
August 21, 2023 15:49 - 8 minutesWhat does it take to survive in extreme environments with nothing but your self-determination and a few tools? Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Alan Tenta, Winner of Alone Season 10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are the wildfire conditions in Kelowna improving?
August 21, 2023 15:29 - 10 minutesCentral Okanagan experienced a calm yet extremely smoky night with ongoing efforts to control three major fires in the area Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Gord Milsom, Mayor of West Kelowna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Monday Morning Quarterback
August 21, 2023 14:56 - 3 minutesThe Saskatchewan Roughriders held off a fourth quarter comeback to defeat the B.C. Lions 34-29 Sunday at Mosaic Stadium Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should ICBC’s basic auto insurance cover wildfire damage?
August 21, 2023 14:47 - 8 minutesICBC's kind reminder Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Trevor Halford, Shadow Minister Transportation and Infrastructure for BC United Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should we start 3D printing houses?
August 21, 2023 14:27 - 8 minutesWhy would this be beneficial? Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Ian Comishin, President of Twente Additive Manufacturing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How should B.C. regulate short-term rentals?
August 21, 2023 14:20 - 8 minutesRavi Kahlon hints at short-term rental legislation Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Anna Cameron, Research Associate of Fiscal & Economic Policy at the University of Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View from Victoria: Evacuation of seniors from Kelowna
August 21, 2023 14:08 - 14 minutesThe evacuation of seniors from Kelowna: How much of a Herculean challenge it was to get 900 frail elderly seniors evacuated in 48 hours The delayed state of emergency declaration Friday and what it means and that whole bunfight Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What’s happening in Shuswap?
August 21, 2023 13:30 - 6 minutesGuest host Jill Bennett talks to Elissa Carpenter, Reporter at Global News Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why is the letter X so mysterious?
August 21, 2023 13:17 - 9 minutesThe letter "x," often regarded as one of the least-used letters in the English alphabet, paradoxically holds a prominent place in American culture, spanning from media to science and mathematics Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Dr. Pete Schumer, Baldwin Professor of Mathematics & Natural Philosophy at Middlebury College Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Personality and brain power, Updating the Emergency in Kelowna & Relief for childcare could be around the corner
August 18, 2023 16:19 - 50 minutesSeg 1: A University of Minnesota study has found unexpected connections between our cognition and our personality traits. Guest: Dr. Deniz Ones, Research Lead and Hellervik Professor of Industrial Psychology & Distinguished McKnight Professor at the University of Minnesota Seg 2: View From Victoria: There could be relief at hand for Vancouver’s child care sector. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchin...
State of Emergency declared in Kelowna
August 18, 2023 16:09 - 10 minutesThe City of Kelowna has declared a state of emergency due to the McDougall Creek wildfire's escalation. The wildfire jumped Okanagan Lake overnight, causing further evacuations and igniting spot fires within the city. Guest: Guest: Jamie Tawil, Global News Okanagan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kickin’ it with The Caps
August 18, 2023 15:06 - 5 minutesKickin’ it with The Caps Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yellowknife evacuates as fire creeps closer to city
August 18, 2023 14:34 - 3 minutesThe mass exodus of Yellowknife continues this morning. Its 20-thousand residents have a deadline of noon to leave the city as wildfire continues to creep closer. Many are heading south to towns in Alberta. Guest: Mason DePatie, Reporter for Global News Edmonton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Weekly Cecchini Check-in
August 18, 2023 14:21 - 9 minutesThe Weekly Cecchini Check-in Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Relief in sight for childcare providers
August 18, 2023 14:21 - 13 minutesView From Victoria: There could be relief at hand for Vancouver’s child care sector. 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 link between personality and brain power
August 18, 2023 13:24 - 9 minutesA University of Minnesota study has found unexpected connections between our cognition and our personality traits. Guest: Dr. Deniz Ones, Research Lead and Hellervik Professor of Industrial Psychology & Distinguished McKnight Professor at the University of Minnesota Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: The royal lineage of King Arthur, Blocking childcare spaces & The level of government needed to fix housing issues
August 17, 2023 16:18 - 1 hourSeg 1: Almost all royal lineages will have a legend about their origin. They are used to legitimize their rule and add authority to their demands. Guest: Jonny Thomson, Professor of Philosophy at Oxford University and Author of "Mini Philosophy: A Small Book of Big Ideas" Seg 2: TikTok rental video goes viral for all the wrong reasons. Guest: CKNW Contributor Scott Shantz Seg 3: View From Victoria: Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon is reacting to the blocking of child care for eight children in th...
Why daycare spaces are being rejected by Vancouver city?
August 17, 2023 15:57 - 12 minutesThe board of variance unanimously rejected daycare expansion that is needed in the community with the city representatives stating that the rejection was not based on concerns about the daycare operator or facility itself but was influenced by opposition from neighbours. Guest: Jim Lehto, Principal of Urban Design & Developing Consulting LTD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The levels of government involved with the housing crisis
August 17, 2023 15:38 - 10 minutesWhat will it take to inject some sanity into the housing crisis in Metro Vancouver? Every level of government talks about it - but is every level of government willing to get involved and help? Guest: Sean Fraser, Federal Housing Minister of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wildfire evacuation procedures need work
August 17, 2023 15:09 - 10 minutesWhile progress is being made, wildfire evacuation understanding lags behind other natural disasters. Tailored standards for different types of communities and leveraging existing simulations could guide policymakers. Guest: Dr. Sarah Grajdura, Researcher in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Vermont Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Solving the economic struggle by taking more risks
August 17, 2023 15:08 - 7 minutesIt’s no secret that our economy is struggling, but does the key fixing it lie in taking more risks? Guest: Scott Stirrett, founder and CEO of Venture Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rejecting applications for daycare spaces
August 17, 2023 14:29 - 9 minutesAn application for more much-needed childcare spaces in Vancouver was rejected by an independent review board. Why? Guest: Mike Klassen, ABC Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Vancouver childcare spaces gets rejected
August 17, 2023 14:12 - 15 minutesView From Victoria: Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon is reacting to the blocking of child care for eight children in the Vancouver neighborhood. 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
Viral video misses the point on Vancouver housing problem
August 17, 2023 13:46 - 5 minutesTikTok rental video goes viral for all the wrong reasons. Guest: CKNW Contributor Scott Shantz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The royal lineage of King Arthur
August 17, 2023 13:43 - 10 minutesAlmost all royal lineages will have a legend about their origin. They are used to legitimize their rule and add authority to their demands. Guest: Jonny Thomson, Professor of Philosophy at Oxford University and Author of "Mini Philosophy: A Small Book of Big Ideas" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: The doodles of King Henry VIII, Consecutive sentences in Canada & The strain for tenants and landlords
August 16, 2023 16:11 - 1 hourSeg 1: Carleton University literary scholar Micheline White's discovery of King Henry VIII's doodles in a prayer book sheds light on the inner turmoil of the infamous monarch. Guest: Dr. Micheline White, Associate Professor in the College of the Humanities and the Department of English at Carleton University Seg 2: Remember how we were talking about Morality and ethics yesterday? How about this? If a Bank Machine was handing out free money, would you take it? Guest: CKNW Contributor Scott Sha...
Making Cents of the Markets for Aug 16, 2023
August 16, 2023 15:48 - 9 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