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
View From Victoria: The Premier has words with BC Ferries
July 31, 2023 14:20 - 11 minutesView From Victoria: The Premier has had words with BC Ferries brass, and has told them its current issues are unacceptable and changes needed. 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
Could jellyfish be the key to immortality
July 31, 2023 13:24 - 8 minutesThere'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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Robots in mythology, Giant trees in BC & Social Media being used for good
July 28, 2023 16:12 - 1 hourSeg 1: Robots, or similar entities, have been present in myths and folklore for thousands of years, predating the modern concept of robots. Guest: Avery Hurt, Freeland Science and Medical Journalist Seg 2: Is there a group, concert, artist that you regret having not seen and now it’s too late? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: How did the BC Ferries corporation get to this point, where it seems nothing is going right for the company? We get a l...
The enormous tree that might be over a thousand years old
July 28, 2023 15:49 - 10 minutesAn enormous old-growth cedar tree has been located in Vancouver Island's Clayoquot Sound, potentially dating back over a thousand years. Guest: TJ Watt, Photographer & Campaigner for the Ancient Forest Alliance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kickin’ it with The Caps
July 28, 2023 14:56 - 4 minutesKickin’ it with The Caps The Whitecaps are going to LA on Sunday for the Leagues Cup and they need to win to advance. The game was supposed to be Saturday but was pushed to Sunday Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are other Ferry companies facing the same issues as BC Ferries?
July 28, 2023 14:48 - 9 minutesThe challenges BC Ferries are facing highlight the urgent need for improvements in crew recruitment, fleet maintenance, and the acquisition of new, reliable ferries to meet the demands of its passengers and maintain a high level of service. Guest: Charles Prestrud, Director of the Coles Transportation Center in Washington State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is there a good side to social media
July 28, 2023 14:38 - 7 minutesDoes it seem like anytime we talk about social media, all we hear about is doom and gloom. How Dangerous it can be, how addictive it can be, how anti-productive it can be, especially with young people. But is there also an upside? Guest: CKNW Contributor Scott Shantz with Shelley Craig, Canada Research Chair in Sexual and Gender Minority Youth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Weekly Cecchini Check-in:
July 28, 2023 14:18 - 8 minutesThe Weekly Cecchini Check-in: A 14 year old who ran away from home in Arizona 3 years ago has shown up at a police station near the Montana/Canada border, UFO’s are making the rounds in America, and Mitch “Glitch” McConnell incident leads to discussions around age and politics. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: More on problems that are plaguing BC Ferries
July 28, 2023 14:02 - 12 minutesView From Victoria: How did the BC Ferries corporation get to this point, where it seems nothing is going right for the company? 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
Don't miss out on an opportunity
July 28, 2023 13:30 - 6 minutesIs there a group, concert, artist that you regret having not seen and now it’s too late? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How long have robots existed in mythology?
July 28, 2023 13:22 - 8 minutesRobots, or similar entities, have been present in myths and folklore for thousands of years, predating the modern concept of robots. Guest: Avery Hurt, Freeland Science and Medical Journalist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Testimony on Alien technology, A new modern day cult & Are BC Ferries problems common?
July 27, 2023 16:17 - 1 hourSeg 1: Pentagon whistleblowers testified before the House Oversight Committee about explosive claims of alien technology defying laws of physics and pushback from military leadership against those reporting such sightings. Guest: Dr. Avi Loeb, Director of the Institute for Theory & Computation at Harvard University and Author of Interstellar: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life and Our Future in the Stars Seg 2: Retail theft is on the rise and workers are being met with abuse. Guest: Scott S...
Digging up ancient villages on Vancouver Island
July 27, 2023 15:48 - 9 minutesHow a group of local archaeologists dug up an ancient village on Vancouver Island. Guest: Dr. Brian Thom, Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Victoria and Lead of the Archaeological Field School at Cordova Bay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is happening with BC Ferries?
July 27, 2023 15:28 - 11 minutesWith mechanical issues on vessels and their website sending out the wrong information, what can be done to right the ship at BC Ferries? Guest: Serge Buy, Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Ferry Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is the harm reduction model in BC working?
July 27, 2023 14:52 - 11 minutesNDP MP Gord Johns travelled to Portugal on an unofficial visit to discuss the country's harm reduction model with policymakers and frontline workers. Guest: Gord Johns, NDP MP for Courtenay-Alberni Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The most prevalent and underreported crime in Canada
July 27, 2023 14:38 - 7 minutesIt’s one of the most prevalent crimes in our country, but it’s also one of the most underreported. We're talking about Fraud. Guest: CKNW Contributor Scott Shantz with Dr. Bernie Garrett, Associate Director of Infrastructure and Technology at the UBC School of Nursing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Inside a new cult
July 27, 2023 14:34 - 8 minutesA group called Profundity Yours, led by Linda Good McGillis, who claims to be one of the highest-ranking commanders of the Intergalactic Federations of Worlds, has moved into the small town of Marietta, East Texas. Guest: Syran Warren, Journalist of Cults and Coercive Control and Editor of The Body International Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: The BC Ferries problems continue
July 27, 2023 14:00 - 13 minutesView From Victoria The transportation minister is responding to people's frustrations and anger over BC Ferries delays and website issues. 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
Shoplifting and abusive behaviour on the rise in retail shops
July 27, 2023 13:40 - 6 minutesRetail theft is on the rise and workers are being met with abuse as pandemic problems continue post lockdowns. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Claims of alien technology from Pentagon whistleblower
July 27, 2023 13:38 - 9 minutesPentagon whistleblowers testified before the House Oversight Committee about explosive claims of alien technology defying laws of physics and pushback from military leadership against those reporting such sightings. Guest: Dr. Avi Loeb, Director of the Institute for Theory & Computation at Harvard University and Author of Interstellar: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life and Our Future in the Stars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Are mermaids real?, Drug price increase in Canada & Shuffling Trudeau's cabinet
July 26, 2023 16:08 - 1 hourSeg 1: Limited evidence exists for the existence of mermaids, and their origins are mostly based on speculation and folklore. But could they be real? Guest: Monica Cull, Assistant Digital Editor for Discover Magazine Seg 2: What is Elon Musk trying to do with twitter? After changing the name to X, and getting rid of all former twitter references, is he trying to rebuild the internet in his image? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View from Victoria: The website wa...
Making Cents of the Markets for Jul 26th, 2023
July 26, 2023 15:48 - 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
Cabinet shuffle will bring new faces to parliament
July 26, 2023 15:30 - 9 minutesSeven ministers have been moved out of cabinet portfolios. In a significant shuffle to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s front bench, new faces will be brought on board. Guest: Jeni Armstrong, Instructor of the Political Management Graduate Program at Carleton University and Former Lead Speechwriter for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How Canadian airlines are making you pay!
July 26, 2023 14:57 - 11 minutesCanadian airline carriers have adopted flexible pricing for baggage fees based on factors like demand, flight routes, and time of purchase. This approach is known as dynamic pricing, and it allows airlines to charge variable rates for baggage and other add-on services. Guest: CKNW Contributor Scott Shantz with John Gradek, Faculty lecturer and academic program coordinator at McGill University, heading Supply and Aviation Management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The rising cost of drugs in Canada
July 26, 2023 14:38 - 7 minutesThe Canadian health-care system is facing challenges due to declining service levels and escalating costs, with drugs being one of the major expenditures. Guest: Dr. Sandra Sirrs, Clinical Associate Professor of Endocrinology at UBC and Medical Director of the Adult Metabolic Diseases Clinic at Vancouver General Hospital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did a 2019 Liberal law make Paul Bernardo's prison transfer possible?
July 26, 2023 14:21 - 7 minutesThe federal Conservatives attribute Paul Bernardo's move to a medium-security prison to a law passed by the Liberal government in 2019, which they claim is to blame for Canadians' anger over the decision. Guest: Mary Campbell, Lawyer and Former Director General of Corrections & Criminal Justice at the Department of Public Safety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: What is happening at BC Ferries?
July 26, 2023 14:11 - 15 minutesView from Victoria: The website was showing a nine sailing wait for a ferry to the island, but that wasn’t the case. The problem is it took half a day to correct records emerging from BC Ferries own website. 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
What is Elon Musk doing with twitter...or X?
July 26, 2023 13:38 - 6 minutesWhat is Elon Musk trying to do with twitter? After changing the name to X, and getting rid of all former twitter references, is he trying to rebuild the internet in his image? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do mermaids exist?
July 26, 2023 13:22 - 7 minutesLimited evidence exists for the existence of mermaids, and their origins are mostly based on speculation and folklore. But could they be real? Guest: Monica Cull, Assistant Digital Editor for Discover Magazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: First loves shaping life, A secret court & Surrey Mayor silent on Police transition
July 25, 2023 16:18 - 1 hourSeg 1: First love memories tend to remain vivid and enduring despite subsequent relationships being more meaningful and fulfilling. Guest: Paula Cocozza, Feature Writer for The Guardian and Author of Speak To Me Seg 2: The problem with pink and the Barbie movie buzz? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: At this point, most of the evidence is showing that drug decriminalization has little to no impact on getting people the help and treatment they ...
True Crime Tuesday with Nancy Hixt
July 25, 2023 15:54 - 11 minutesIt’s a heartbreaking story and the person wanted for the crime is still on the loose- so there’s a bit of a call to action (and huge rewards) for anyone who has info leading to the arrest. Guest: Nancy Hixt, Senior Crime Reporter for Global News and Host of “Crime Beat” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
VCC ventures into the Real Estate market
July 25, 2023 15:34 - 8 minutesVancouver Community College is considering its first residential real estate venture, with a major redevelopment plan for its East Vancouver property. Guest: Ajay Patel, President and CEO of Vancouver Community College Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
No word yet from Surrey Mayor on Police transition plan
July 25, 2023 14:57 - 9 minutesSurrey Mayor Brenda Locke is refusing to take questions from the media on the provincial government's decision to continue the city's transition to a municipal police service. Guest: Dr. Hamish Telford, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of the Fraser Valley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do we need cameras in farms?
July 25, 2023 14:36 - 7 minutesDo we need CCTV cameras in animal farms? Guest: Amy Soranno, Animal Activist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A secret trial that could undermine public confidence in the judicial system
July 25, 2023 14:17 - 7 minutesOntario's highest court recently ruled on what appears to be a secret trial, where most basic information has been withheld from the public. This departure from the principle of open courts is considered highly unusual and risks undermining public confidence in the justice system. Guest: Iain MacKinnon, Former President of the Canadian Media Lawyers Association and Partner at Linden & Associates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Is drug decriminalization a failed experiment?
July 25, 2023 14:08 - 15 minutesView From Victoria: At this point, most of the evidence is showing that drug decriminalization has little to no impact on getting people the help and treatment they need to deal with addiction and health issues. 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
Thinking pink and the Barbie movie buzz
July 25, 2023 13:40 - 7 minutesCould the colour pink be the earth's oldest colour? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does your first love shape the rest of your life?
July 25, 2023 13:29 - 6 minutesFirst love memories tend to remain vivid and enduring despite subsequent relationships being more meaningful and fulfilling. Guest: Paula Cocozza, Feature Writer for The Guardian and Author of Speak To Me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Debating for a better relationship, Does drug decriminalization actually work? & Will food prices remain high?
July 24, 2023 16:39 - 1 hourSeg 1: Debate is a set of tools to bring to disagreements, and disagreements themselves are part of the broader project of coexistence and navigating differences. Is it good for people to argue? Guest: Bo Seo, Two-Time World Champion Debater, Former Coach of the Australian National Debating Team, and Author of Good Arguments Seg 2: Pies have a long history dating back to medieval England, where they were called "pyes" and were predominantly filled with meat such as beef, lamb, wild duck, magp...
The Canadian lake being used to understand history
July 24, 2023 16:01 - 10 minutesCanada's Crawford Lake has been chosen to mark the beginning of the Anthropocene, a new geological epoch, symbolizing humans' significant impact on Earth. Guest: Dr. Soren Brothers, Assistant Professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There may not be a fix for the high food prices in Canada
July 24, 2023 16:01 - 8 minutesA new report suggests high food prices are attributed not only to rising costs but also to inadequate incomes, including disability, social assistance, and old age security payments. Guest: Dr. Rick Barichello, Professor of Food and Resource Economics at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Monday Morning Quarterbacks
July 24, 2023 15:42 - 3 minutesMonday Morning Quarterbacks Vernon Adams knee injury doesn’t appear to be serious which is good news for him and the Lions. Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The former RCMP officer charged with foreign interference?
July 24, 2023 14:48 - 7 minutesWhat do we know about the former RCMP officer charged with foreign interference? Guest: Michel Juneau-Katsuya, Former Chief of Asia-Pacific at CSIS and Author of “Nest of Spies” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is time blindness a real thing?
July 24, 2023 14:34 - 8 minutesIs Time Blindness a real thing? Guest: CKNW Contributor Scott Shantz with Dr. Michael Manos, Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health at the Cleveland Clinic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Was drug decriminalization a failed experiment?
July 24, 2023 14:33 - 8 minutesThree years ago, Oregonians approved Ballot Measure 110, which decriminalized possessing small amounts of all drugs, including cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine. As a result Oregon experienced a sharp rise in overdose deaths and a high percentage of adults with a substance-use disorder. Guest: Jim Hinch, Contributor for The Atlantic Magazine on Drug Policy and Social Issues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: More museum controversies
July 24, 2023 14:13 - 12 minutesView From Victoria: More Museum controversies this week as RBCM reopens Old Town, 18 months after it was closed and targeted for demolition in a disastrous makeover plan. 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 debate over the best pie
July 24, 2023 14:11 - 5 minutesPies have a long history dating back to medieval England, where they were called "pyes" and were predominantly filled with meat such as beef, lamb, wild duck, magpie pigeon, and seasoned with pepper, currants, or dates. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is debate good for coexistence?
July 24, 2023 14:10 - 8 minutesDebate is a set of tools to bring to disagreements, and disagreements themselves are part of the broader project of coexistence and navigating differences. Is it good for people to argue? Guest: Bo Seo, Two-Time World Champion Debater, Former Coach of the Australian National Debating Team, and Author of Good Arguments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Mary Queen of Scots, Highway collisions & a new star named "Janus"
July 21, 2023 16:17 - 1 hourSeg 1: During her 19 years in captivity, Mary Queen of Scots exchanged thousands of letters with ambassadors, government officials,and conspirators. Guest: Dr. George Lasry, a Computer Scientist in Israel and member of DECRYPT Seg 2: The successful launch of India's Chandrayaan-3 mission and the involvement of countries like the United States, China, Russia, Japan, and others in robotic and crewed missions to the moon indicate a new era of lunar exploration. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor f...
A new star named "Janus"
July 21, 2023 15:55 - 8 minutesAstronomers have identified a unique star that they call "Janus," named after the two-faced Roman god of transition. Guest: Dr. Jeremy Heyl, Professor of Astrophysics at the University of British Columbia and Canada Research Chair of Black Holes and Neutron Stars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices