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
Will there be long term affects from the Russian coup attempt?
June 28, 2023 14:36 - 7 minutesWill Prigozhin's revolt and defiance of Putin will significantly affect Russia's response to Ukraine's counteroffensive. Guest: Dr. Tracey German, Professor of Conflict and Security in the Defence Studies Department at King's College London Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How can BC United turn things around before the election
June 28, 2023 14:32 - 9 minutesThe situation for BC United is currently desperate, but there is still time for things to change before the next election Guest: Kevin Falcon, Leader of BC United Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Premiers not happy about bail reform
June 28, 2023 14:27 - 11 minutesView From Victoria: Premiers are “deeply disappointed” parliament adjourned without enacting Bill C-48 Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How Norse mythology has shaped our popular culture
June 28, 2023 13:45 - 8 minutesHow has Norse Mythology influenced and shaped modern stories and popular culture? Guest: Dr. Carolyne Larrington, Professor of Medieval European Literature at the University of Oxford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Adventure tourism, Fraser Valley transit strike, Vancouver's Chinatown complex gets green light
June 27, 2023 16:06 - 1 hourJune 27, 2023: Guest host Jill Bennett in for Simi Sara Danger, prestige and authenticity draw thrill-seekers to adventure tourism Guest: Scott Smith, Associate Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management, University of South Carolina View From Victoria with Vaughn Palmer The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Archway in Abbotsford calls for urgent resolution to transit strike A community group is cal...
True Crime Tuesday with Nancy Hixt
June 27, 2023 15:52 - 9 minutesGuest host Jill Bennett talks to Nancy Hixt, Senior Crime Reporter for Global News and Host of “Crime Beat” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Controversial condo complex in Vancouver’s Chinatown gets green light
June 27, 2023 15:28 - 8 minutesVancouver's Development Permit Board has unanimously approved the highly debated condo development at 105 Keefer St. in historic Chinatown Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Vince Tao, Community Organizer for VANDU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BCCLA and Pivot urge province of B,C, to halt illegal eviction of Abbotsford Lonzo Park encampment
June 27, 2023 14:47 - 8 minutesThe BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) and Pivot Legal Society (“Pivot”) are urging Minister of Housing, Ravi Kahlon, to stop the eviction of the Lonzo Park Encampment (the “Encampment”) in the City of Abbotsford planned for today. In our open letter to the Minister, we write that forcefully evicting encampment residents when there are inadequate housing options available is illegal Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Ga Grant, BCCLA Staff Litigation Counsel Learn more about your ad choices....
More grocery competition needed in Canada: government report
June 27, 2023 14:27 - 6 minutesThe country's competition watchdog reveals the pressing need for better competition in Canada's grocery sector to lower food prices and promote market diversity. According to a new study by the Competition Bureau, concentration within the industry has grown, leading to increased profits for major grocers like Loblaws and Sobeys from food sales Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Mike von Massow, Associate Professor of Food, Agricultural, and Resource Economics at the University of Guelph Learn ...
Archway in Abbotsford calls for urgent resolution to transit strike
June 27, 2023 14:16 - 8 minutesA community group is calling for an urgent resolution to the Fraser Valley transit strike Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Natalia Deros, Senior Services Supervisor at Archway Community Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria with Vaughn Palmer
June 27, 2023 13:49 - 11 minutesThe Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Danger, prestige and authenticity draw thrill-seekers to adventure tourism
June 27, 2023 13:17 - 9 minutesGuest host Jill Bennett talks to Scott Smith, Associate Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management, University of South Carolina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Farming Octopi, Human's using echolocation & AI revolutionizing financial scams
June 26, 2023 16:33 - 1 hourSeg 1: Can echolocation improve our spatial awareness? Guest: Dr. Lore Thaler, Associate Professor of Psychology at Durham University Seg 2: Is it possible to farm octopi? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria with Vaughn Palmer A few by elections go by with good news for the NDP and setbacks for BC United. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: There are now multiple investigations into the Tit...
Understanding the coup attempt in Russia
June 26, 2023 16:05 - 9 minutesYevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group, launched a coup attempt in Russia, occupying the military HQ in Rostov and heading towards Moscow. Guest: Peter Rutland, Professor of Government and the Colin and Nancy Campbell Chair for Global Issues and Democratic Thought at Wesleyan University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Was the NHL's decision on themed jerseys the worst move ever?
June 26, 2023 15:28 - 9 minutesThe NHL's decision to ban Pride and all special warm-up jerseys is criticized as the dumbest decision made by any league this year. Guest: Jeff Paterson, Former Vancouver Canucks Reporter and Host of the Rink Wide Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Canadian news may be a thing of the past on social media site
June 26, 2023 14:50 - 9 minutesMeta and Google are planning to block news from their platforms in Canada in response to the passing of Bill C-18, the Online News Act, on June 22. What would happen if Canadians didn’t have access to news? Guest: Jeanette Ageson, Publisher at The Tyee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AI is being used to revolutionize financial scams
June 26, 2023 14:33 - 6 minutesHow AI has revolutionized financial scams Guest: Dr. Preet Banerjee, Columnist for The Globe and Mail and Behavioural Finance Researcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lets talk about divorce
June 26, 2023 14:33 - 8 minutesHow’s your relationship? Are you one of the many who feels like things are harder than they’ve ever been, and is it affecting your relationship? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor with Andrew Sofin, President of the Canadian Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Investigation into Titan submersible failure
June 26, 2023 14:24 - 5 minutesThere are now multiple investigations into the Titan submersible and what led to the deaths of the five men on board. Guest: Mike Armstrong, Correspondent for Global News National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: NDP come out on top in byelections
June 26, 2023 13:52 - 10 minutesA few by elections go by with good news for the NDP and setbacks for BC United. 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's the deal with Octopus farms?
June 26, 2023 13:32 - 6 minutesIs it possible to farm octopi? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Could human beings benefit from echolocation?
June 26, 2023 13:15 - 7 minutesCan echolocation improve our spatial awareness? Guest: Dr. Lore Thaler, Associate Professor of Psychology at Durham University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Giving kids melatonin, 3D printed guns in Canada & Bringing back cursive writing
June 23, 2023 16:24 - 51 minutesSeg 1: Do you take Melatonin? How about this, do you give Melatonin to your kids? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor with Dr Michael Reider, Professor of Pediatrics and clinical pharmacology at the University of Western Ontario Seg 2: The NHL has confirmed that teams will not be allowed to wear "cause-based" jerseys in the upcoming season. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in: What is the latest on Hunter Biden’s guilty pleas? And Donald Trump throws a ...
Should schools start teaching cursive again?
June 23, 2023 16:08 - 10 minutesShould schools start teaching cursive again? Teaching cursive handwriting has become less common in many schools, leading to a decline in cursive literacy. Guest: Dr. Hetty Roessingh, Professor Emerita at the University of Calgary’s Werklund School of Education, Specialization, Language and Literacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kickin’ it with The Caps for Jun 23, 2023
June 23, 2023 15:34 - 3 minutesKickin’ it with The Caps Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Twitter troll at the New West school board
June 23, 2023 14:58 - 10 minutesNew West's board of education is facing questions and concerns from parents and community members regarding the Dee Beattie Twitter controversy. Guest: Ria Renouf, Managing Editor of the New West Anchor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The amount of 3D printed guns in Canada
June 23, 2023 14:32 - 6 minutesPolice in Canada seized over 100 3D-printed guns the previous year, indicating a significant increase in this type of weapon and the discovery of manufacturing rings for the first time. Guest: Dr. Noah Schwartz, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of the Fraser Valley and Author of “On Target: Gun Culture, Storytelling, and the NRA” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Weekly Cecchini Check-in: Temper tantrums and Guilty Pleas
June 23, 2023 14:21 - 9 minutesThe Weekly Cecchini Check-in: What is the latest on Hunter Biden’s guilty pleas? And Donald Trump throws a temper tantrum. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NHL stops teams from wearing "themed" jerseys
June 23, 2023 14:02 - 4 minutesThe NHL has confirmed that teams will not be allowed to wear "cause-based" jerseys in the upcoming season. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Is bail reform a priority for Government?
June 23, 2023 13:50 - 10 minutesIs the Federal government trying to run out the clock on bail reform? 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 the effect of melatonin on kids?
June 23, 2023 13:23 - 8 minutesDo you take Melatonin? How about this, do you give Melatonin to your kids? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor with Dr Michael Reider, Professor of Pediatrics and clinical pharmacology at the University of Western Ontario Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: The price of bread fixing, Are you missing out on micro-credentials & Critical time for search n rescue of Titan submersible
June 22, 2023 16:14 - 52 minutesSeg 1: Canada Bread has agreed to pay a minimum of $50 million for its involvement in a price-fixing scheme related to bread prices. Guest: Mike von Massow, Associate Professor of Food, Agricultural, and Resource Economics at the University of Guelph Seg 2: Are you having a hard time getting a callback or securing that next great gig? Well there may be a gap in your resume Guest: Scott Shantz Josh Greenblatt, Writer from Toronto Seg 3: According to research from Mintel in March, 83% of Cana...
Why are "fringe submersibles" allowed to operate without safety certificates?
June 22, 2023 15:51 - 10 minutesWhy are fringe submersibles so dangerous? Guest: Will Kohnen, CEO of Hydro Space Group and Chairman of the Marine Technology Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The greatest danger to submersible vehicles
June 22, 2023 15:32 - 9 minutesThe greatest danger for the stranded Titan submersible at lower depths is the increasing water pressure as the ocean gets deeper. Guest: Meyer Nahon, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at McGill University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does the Delta Port need a dedicated police force?
June 22, 2023 14:54 - 8 minutesDoes the Delta Port need a dedicated police force? Guest: Peter German, Founder and Principal of Peter German & Associates Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Investigating the Olympics
June 22, 2023 14:27 - 7 minutesThe French police conducted searches at the headquarters of the Paris 2024 Olympics organizing committee and other related offices on Tuesday. Guest: Dr. Mac Ross, Assistant Professor at Western University’s School of Kinesiology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Where does Surrey go from here?
June 22, 2023 14:03 - 9 minutesWe 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
Are you paying more for food than you should be?
June 22, 2023 14:01 - 4 minutesAccording to research from Mintel in March, 83% of Canadian grocery shoppers believe that food retailers and producers are using inflation as an excuse to engage in price gouging. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are you utilizing your microcredentials?
June 22, 2023 13:32 - 6 minutesAre you having a hard time getting a callback or securing that next great gig? Well there may be a gap in your resume Guest: Scott Shantz Josh Greenblatt, Writer from Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The big cost of the bread fixing scandal
June 22, 2023 13:18 - 8 minutesCanada Bread has agreed to pay a minimum of $50 million for its involvement in a price-fixing scheme related to bread prices. Guest: Mike von Massow, Associate Professor of Food, Agricultural, and Resource Economics at the University of Guelph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Losing languages, Indigenous Peoples Day & Is it time for a new era of policing
June 21, 2023 16:14 - 47 minutesSeg 1: How have Indigenous languages shaped humanity? Guest: Andrea Valentino, Freelance Journalist on Culture and Politics Seg 2: When does tourism go too far? We dive into the alluring world of extreme tourism. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: What started North America's opioid crisis, and why is it still going on? Guest: Rob Poole, Professor of Social Psychiatry at Bangor University’s School of Medical and Health Sciences Seg 4: Today is Indigenous People’s...
Making Cents of the Markets for Jun 21st, 2023
June 21, 2023 16:05 - 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
Is a new era of policing Canada upon us?
June 21, 2023 15:30 - 8 minutesShould we focus on improving the RCMP or invoke a new era of policing? Guest: Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, President of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tourist sub still missing in Atlantic Ocean
June 21, 2023 15:01 - 8 minutesA renowned Canadian scientist and veteran explorer who was part of the first expedition to locate the Titanic wreck in 1985, expressed concerns about the Titan situation. Guest: Dr. Joe MacInnis, Physician-Scientist and Member of the First Expedition to Locate the Wreck of the Titanic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recognizing and celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21, 2023 14:43 - 6 minutesToday is Indigenous People’s Day in Canada, a day for recognizing and celebrating the culture and contributions of indigenous people here in our country. Guest: Brad Baker, Member of the Squamish Nation, and Associate Superintendent of Indigenous Education for British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The history and ongoing story of opioid abuse
June 21, 2023 14:40 - 9 minutesWhat started North America's opioid crisis, and why is it still going on? Guest: Rob Poole, Professor of Social Psychiatry at Bangor University’s School of Medical and Health Sciences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Was there a conflict of interest?
June 21, 2023 14:10 - 11 minutesThe ethics commissioner in Surrey suggests a councilor shouldn’t have voted last November. 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
Is extreme tourism happening in BC?
June 21, 2023 13:30 - 5 minutesWhen does tourism go too far? We dive into the alluring world of extreme tourism. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Saving languages for future generations
June 21, 2023 13:25 - 8 minutesHow have Indigenous languages shaped humanity? Guest: Andrea Valentino, Freelance Journalist on Culture and Politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Decoding 15th century texts, The future of Surrey policing & Attempting a search and rescue at the bottom of the sea
June 20, 2023 16:30 - 56 minutesSeg 1: Is it possible to decode a cipher from the 15th century? The Voynich Manuscript, a 15th-century document, has intrigued scholars for centuries with its cryptic text and illustrations of plants, astrological diagrams, and bathing female figures. Guest: Dr. Claire Bowern, Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Department of Linguistics at Yale University Seg 2: Should adult content be exempt from Bill C-11 regulations? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with...