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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The return of the corporate retreat
August 08, 2023 14:38 - 8 minutesAre we seeing the return of the corporate retreat? With more businesses doing all their work online, companies are looking to re-engage their employees. Guest: Danielle Riddle, Corporate Travel Expert, Founder and CEO of Inspired Travel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How forensic odontology is helping solve cold cases in Canada
August 08, 2023 14:23 - 7 minutesThere’s been a 400% increase in requests for dental records to identify deceased individuals in Ontario since 2022. This is part of a broader effort to enhance investigative procedures and streamline victim identification. Guest: Dr. Joe Adserias-Garriga, Forensic Anthropologist and Forensic Odontologist at Mercyhurst University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: No takers on the missing middle housing plan
August 08, 2023 14:21 - 14 minutesView From Victoria: We get an update on the missing middle housing plan that Victoria was the first to adopt. But it's not going well in Victoria with No takeup so far. 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
Getting fired for minor reasons
August 08, 2023 13:39 - 5 minutesHave you ever lost your job for something very minor? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Becoming a successful psychopath
August 08, 2023 13:38 - 8 minutesA Successful Psychopathy Scale is being developed to assess “positive” psychopathic traits in the general population to challenge the negative stereotypes associated with psychopathy. Guest: Dr. Louise Wallace, Doctoral Researcher at Nottingham Trent University and Lecturer in Forensic Psychology at Derby University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: A book detective's journey to the truth, The public attitude toward divorce & Are you tapping your way to big bills
August 07, 2023 16:16 - 1 hourSeg 1: How Vanessa Braganza investigated, and subsequently proved, that an invaluable piece of literature, which was considered to be “the world's most famous forgery,” was actually an authentic first copy. Guest: Vanessa Braganza, Book Detective and Doctoral Candidate in Renaissance Literature at Harvard University Seg 2: View From Victoria: BC Ferries are smooth sailing BC Ferries went all in for a busy holiday weekend and so far so good. We get a local look at the top political stories wit...
Is contactless payment making us spend more?
August 07, 2023 15:43 - 9 minutesDoes contactless payments, or tapping, make us lose control over our spending and spending recall? Guest: Dr. Preet Banerjee, Columnist for The Globe and Mail and Behavioural Finance Researcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Smooth sailings for BC Ferries
August 07, 2023 15:29 - 10 minutesBC Ferries' B.C. Day long weekend operations have been smooth and relatively uneventful so far. This weekend traditionally marks the busiest travel period of the year for BC Ferries. Guest: Nicholas Jimenez, President and CEO of BC Ferries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gordon Ramsey comes to Vancouver
August 07, 2023 14:51 - 8 minutesWhat can we expect from Gordon Ramsay's Metro Vancouver debut? Guest: Gavin Whiteley, Chief Marketing Officer for Great Canadian Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should public inquiries be allowed when unions strike?
August 07, 2023 14:49 - 7 minutesDoes the Canadian Labour Code need to be amended so it allows for public inquiries into unionized strikes? Guest: Peter Hall, Professor of Urban Studies at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will Trudeau's separation have any political consequences?
August 07, 2023 14:19 - 7 minutesPublic attitudes toward divorce have evolved over time and whether Trudeau will face political consequences from announcing his separation is yet to be seen. Guest: Dr. Roderick Phillips, Professor of History and Editor of the Journal of Family History at Carleton University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: BC Ferries and Changing letter grades
August 07, 2023 14:00 - 14 minutesView From Victoria: BC Ferries went all in for a busy holiday weekend and so far so good. 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
Proving a famous forgery was actually the real deal
August 07, 2023 13:18 - 11 minutesHow Vanessa Braganza investigated, and subsequently proved, that an invaluable piece of literature, which was considered to be “the world's most famous forgery,” was actually an authentic first copy. Guest: Vanessa Braganza, Book Detective and Doctoral Candidate in Renaissance Literature at Harvard University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Million dollar psychic scams, Newspapers going digital, And kicking off Pride 2023
August 04, 2023 16:10 - 58 minutesSeg 1: Inside a Canadian man’s million-dollar psychic scam Guest: Rachel Browne, Investigative Reporter and Documentary Producer Seg 2: View From Victoria: The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in Guest: Jackson Proscow, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: The past 15 years have been pivotal for the newspaper industry, characterized by immense disruption and financial distress, reversing the good fortunes o...
Kicking off 2023 Pride week
August 04, 2023 15:47 - 7 minutesThis year's Pride theme is "reconnect," symbolizing the city's ability to come together once again as strict COVID-19 measures have been dropped. Guest: Michelle Fortin, Co-Chair of the Vancouver Pride Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kickin' It with the Whitecaps
August 04, 2023 15:05 - 5 minutesKickin’ it with The Caps The Whitecaps have signed two star players in Sam Adekugbe and Richie Laryea - both played for Canada at the last World Cup. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is fueling BC's gang activity increase?
August 04, 2023 15:01 - 7 minutesWhat is causing the increase in gang activity in BC? Guest: Darrian Matassa-Fung, Online Journalist for Global BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Newspapers turning to digital audiences
August 04, 2023 14:31 - 9 minutesThe past 15 years have been pivotal for the newspaper industry, characterized by immense disruption and financial distress, reversing the good fortunes of the previous two decades. Guest: April Lindgren, Principal Investigator for the Local News Research Project at Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Journalism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Weekly Cecchini Check-in with special guest Jackson Proscow
August 04, 2023 14:24 - 6 minutesThe Weekly Cecchini Check-in Guest: Jackson Proscow, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Can BC Ferries have a good weekend?
August 04, 2023 14:03 - 12 minutesView From Victoria: Everyone is paying close attention to BC Ferries as the long weekend has kicked off and sailings are set to be "smooth" for the next few days 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
A million dollar psychic scam
August 04, 2023 13:35 - 10 minutesInside a Canadian man’s million-dollar psychic scam Guest: Rachel Browne, Investigative Reporter and Documentary Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: The history of clowns, retail theft up 300% & Protecting urban areas from wildfires
August 03, 2023 16:18 - 1 hourSeg 1: Some people love them, while others are terrified of them. We are talking about clowns and the rich history of the art. Guest: Madeline Steiner, Postdoctoral Fellow for the Founding Documents Initiative in the Department of History at the University of South Carolina Seg 2: View From Victoria: If you are looking to get on a BC Ferry this weekend, make sure you have a reservation. If you don't have a reservation, there isn't much point in even trying. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer ...
Contributing to the Lunar Codex
August 03, 2023 15:36 - 7 minutesAn 11-year-old poet from Toronto, has been chosen as one of the contributing artists to the Lunar Codex. Guest: Mazzy Sleep, 11-year-old Poet and Youngest Artist in the Lunar Codex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Conservatives blame liberal policy for increase in crime
August 03, 2023 15:01 - 10 minutesThe Conservative MPs accuse the Liberal government of implementing "catch-and-release" policies, which have resulted in a crime wave across the country. Guest: Rob Moore, Conservative MP and Shadow Minister for Justice and Attorney General of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are short-term rentals causing problems with housing affordability?
August 03, 2023 14:57 - 9 minutesShort-term rentals offer significantly higher earnings than conventional long-term rentals, making them an attractive option for property owners seeking increased revenue streams. Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC’s Minister of Housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Protecting urban areas from dry weather, fires and moths
August 03, 2023 14:39 - 6 minutesThe Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation is concerned about "extremely dry" conditions in Stanley Park. The Board is urging the public to be extra vigilant about fire safety during August, the hottest month of the year in the region. Guest: Dr. Kelsey Copes-Gerbitz, Researcher in the Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Retail theft becoming a big problem in Canada
August 03, 2023 14:24 - 8 minutesThe Retail Council of Canada has reported a significant increase in retail theft, approximately 300%, since the start of the pandemic. Guest: Liza Amlani, Principal and Co-Founder of The Retail Strategy Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Don't show up if you don't have a reservation
August 03, 2023 14:20 - 13 minutesView From Victoria: If you are looking to get on a BC Ferry this weekend, make sure you have a reservation. If you don't have a reservation, there isn't much point in even trying. 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
The history of clowns
August 03, 2023 13:30 - 10 minutesSome people love them, while others are terrified of them. We are talking about clowns and the rich history of the art. Guest: Madeline Steiner, Postdoctoral Fellow for the Founding Documents Initiative in the Department of History at the University of South Carolina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: What it's like to have schizophrenia, Out of control gas prices & Getting a 99 year lease
August 02, 2023 16:14 - 1 hourSeg 1: Ideas about mental health conditions are often influenced by various sources, including books, movies, and conversations with individuals who have experienced them. Guest: Jonny Thomson, Professor of Philosophy at Oxford University and Author of "Mini Philosophy: A Small Book of Big Ideas." Seg 2: View From Victoria: Time for a talk at BC Ferries Is BC Ferries trying to get ahead of the holiday weekend coverage? It’s long overdue as news organizations are struggling for 10 days to get ...
Making Cents of the Markets for Aug 2, 2023
August 02, 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
Accessing information about people in police custody
August 02, 2023 15:41 - 8 minutesWhy are a disproportionate number of Indigenous Peoples killed in police custody? Guest: Leonard Cler-Cunningham, Lead Researcher for Not In The Public Interest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What to know about the 99-year lease
August 02, 2023 15:04 - 9 minutesMetro Vancouver is witnessing a surge in 99-year home leases due to the ongoing affordability crisis, prompting prospective buyers to explore alternative ownership options. Guest: David Hutchinson, Realtor and Owner of David Hutchinson Personal Real Estate Corporation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sourcing hops to brew superior craft beer
August 02, 2023 14:29 - 7 minutesThe B.C. hops industry has set its sights on replicating the remarkable success of the wine industry by employing the power of genomics to develop a groundbreaking hops variety. Guest: Ken Malenstyn, General Manager of Barnside Brewing Co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why are we seeing high gas prices?
August 02, 2023 14:17 - 8 minutesGas prices in Metro Vancouver have exceeded $2 per litre. The price increase is attributed to rising crude oil prices. Guest: Dr. Kent Fellows, Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Time for a talk at BC Ferries
August 02, 2023 14:01 - 13 minutesView From Victoria: Is BC Ferries trying to get ahead of the holiday weekend coverage? It’s long overdue as news organizations are struggling for 10 days to get the higher ups to talk. 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 does schizophrenia feel like?
August 02, 2023 13:18 - 10 minutesIdeas about mental health conditions are often influenced by various sources, including books, movies, and conversations with individuals who have experienced them. 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: Synaesthesia, homeless veterans & does Metro Vancouver need bicycle highways?
August 01, 2023 16:40 - 1 hourSeg 1: Synaesthesia is a phenomenon where one type of sensory stimulus triggers a different and unrelated sensory experience. It is a unique blending or cross-wiring of the senses. Guest: Jonathan Jarry, Science Communicator at the McGill Office for Science & Society and host of the The Body of Evidence Podcast Seg 2: View From Victoria: A BC Hydro task force is addressing the premier’s concern that it takes too long to approve electricity projects in B.C. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is...
What does it take to work with Bees
August 01, 2023 15:51 - 10 minutesBill Picha operates Bill'z Beez and Berryz, specializing in beekeeping and honey production Guest: Bill Picha, Owner and Operator of Bill’z Beez and Berriez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does Metro Vancouver need bicycle highways?
August 01, 2023 15:28 - 7 minutesA new report suggests that a network of bike "highways" in Metro Vancouver would have several benefits, including saving people money and time and reducing carbon emissions in the region Guest: Evan Hammer, Infrastructure Planning and Policy Manager for HUB Cycling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How do Twitter tirades influence political outcomes?
August 01, 2023 14:50 - 9 minutesDaniel Fontaine's experience illustrates the impact of toxic online behaviour on politicians, the challenges of addressing such issues effectively, and the need for a diverse and comprehensive approach to political communication Guest: Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How is Russia spreading propaganda through video games?
August 01, 2023 14:38 - 6 minutesRussian propaganda is spreading into popular video games like Minecraft, World of Tanks, and Roblox, as well as discussion sites like Discord and Steam Guest: Tanya Bekker, Research Team Lead at ActiveFence: A Trust & Safety Provider for Online Platforms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why are so many Veterans experiencing homelessness?
August 01, 2023 14:21 - 7 minutesThe federal government released a $79.4 million Veteran Homelessness Program to support civil society and subnational governments in addressing veteran homelessness Guest: Sandrine Desforges, Author of the Report and Master of Public Policy Graduate at McGill University's Max Bell School of Public Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Is selling green LNG a possibility?
August 01, 2023 14:08 - 14 minutesA BC Hydro task force is addressing the premier’s concern that it takes too long to approve electricity projects in B.C. 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
The curious case of hearing colours and tasting words
August 01, 2023 13:27 - 9 minutesSynesthesia is a phenomenon where one type of sensory stimulus triggers a different and unrelated sensory experience. It is a unique blending or cross-wiring of the senses Guest: Jonathan Jarry, Science Communicator at the McGill Office for Science & Society and host of the The Body of Evidence Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Jellyfish time machines, Groceries and inflation don't line up & Deepfake technology and reality television
July 31, 2023 16:26 - 56 minutesSeg 1: There's a fascinating type of jellyfish called Turritopsis dohrnii, also known as the immortal jellyfish that can reverse its aging process and essentially become young again. Could this jellyfish unlock immortality in humans? Guest: Maria Pia Miglietta, Associate Professor of Marine Biology at Texas A&M University and Principal Investigator at the Miglietta Lab Seg 2: View From Victoria: The Premier has had words with BC Ferries brass, and has told them its current issues are unaccept...
Another twist in the port strike saga
July 31, 2023 15:32 - 8 minuteshe B.C. port strike continues as workers have rejected a mediated contract offer, potentially leading to further job action at some of Canada's busiest ports. Guest: Mark Thompson, Professor Emeritus of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources at UBC’s Sauder School of Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Allowing cell phones in schools
July 31, 2023 14:49 - 7 minutesA new report is diving into the idea of allowing cell phones in schools as a way to emphasize and enhance classroom learning. Guest: Dr. Lana Parker, Associate Professor of Education at Windsor University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 'deepfake' love story that is highlighting AI technology
July 31, 2023 14:36 - 9 minutesNetflix's Deep Fake Love is a reality dating show that incorporates deepfake technology. Guest: Jeff Hancock, Harry and Norman Chandler Professor of Communication at Stanford University and Founding Director of the Stanford Social Media Lab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why are grocery prices still so high despite the inflation rate falling?
July 31, 2023 14:35 - 7 minutesDespite Canada’s inflation rate falling to its lowest point in two years at 2.8%, food prices remain persistently high, experiencing a significant increase of 8.3% compared to the previous year. Guest: Mike von Massow, Associate Professor of Food Economics at the University of Guelph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices