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
Bail reform and the impact for BC
May 17, 2023 15:07 - 8 minutesHow will the new bail reforms impact BC? Guest: Niki Sharma, Attorney General of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Seamless childcare in Kindergarten classrooms
May 17, 2023 15:04 - 6 minutesSeamless Day Kindergarten offers before-and-after-school care conveniently located in the kindergarten classroom. Guest: Grace Lore, BC Minister of State for Childcare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Federal government addresses repeat offenders and bail reform
May 17, 2023 15:03 - 7 minutesJustice Minister David Lametti has introduced new legislation, Bill C-48, to address repeat violent offenders being granted bail in Canada. Guest: David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Bail reforms and BC's impact
May 17, 2023 14:02 - 12 minutesThe Federal Justice Minister tabled his bail reform which includes a reverse onus provision that BC was asking for. 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 best way to spend summer in Vancouver?
May 17, 2023 13:30 - 6 minutesWhat is the best way to spend summer in Vancouver? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are we living in a parallel universe?
May 17, 2023 13:19 - 7 minutesThe universe's conditions can be described by fundamental constants, such as the gravitational constant and the speed of light, which determine the sizes and strengths of various parameters. Guest: Lord Martin Rees, UK’s Astronomer Royal and Fellow of Trinity College Cambridge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Deepfake video in the courtroom, A new MWS team member & Cutting down on evictions in BC
May 16, 2023 16:22 - 57 minutesSeg 1: 21 Questions with our new contributor Scott Shantz Guest: Scott Shantz, New Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 2: The union representing about 1800 pilots at Westjet and Swoop could be on the picket line as early as Friday. Guest: Michael King, Global News Calgary Seg 3: Could Deepfake video and audio reshape how we navigate our legal system? Guest: Jeff Hancock, Founding Director of the Stanford Social Media Lab and the Harry and Norman Chandler Professor of Communication at Stanf...
Improving hospital safety in BC
May 16, 2023 15:49 - 9 minutesHow can we improve hospital safety after assaults and conflicts continue to rise. Guest: Adrian Dix, BC Minister of Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cutting down on unlawful evictions
May 16, 2023 15:30 - 8 minutesHow can the Province help to cut down on unlawful eviction problems? Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC’s Minister of Housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dispute over dismissals at BC Housing
May 16, 2023 15:03 - 11 minutesFormer members of BC Housing's board of directors dispute Premier David Eby's claim that they were dismissed for refusing to fire CEO Shayne Ramsay over alleged conflicts of interest. Guest: Perry Staniscia, Former Director of BC Housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What's it like to go through an evacuation?
May 16, 2023 14:31 - 7 minutesWhat's it like to evacuate your home, and leave in a moment's notice to escape from an out of control wildfire? Guest: Ken Pite, Lytton Resident Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Deepfake videos having an effect on the legal system
May 16, 2023 14:23 - 8 minutesCould deepfake video and audio reshape how we navigate our legal system? Guest: Jeff Hancock, Founding Director of the Stanford Social Media Lab and the Harry and Norman Chandler Professor of Communication at Stanford University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: They said they wouldn't then they did
May 16, 2023 13:54 - 12 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
Pilots could be on strike come Friday
May 16, 2023 13:31 - 4 minutesThe union representing about 1800 pilots at Westjet and Swoop could be on the picket line as early as Friday. Guest: Michael King, Global News Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 Question's with MWS's new contributor
May 16, 2023 13:22 - 9 minutes21 Questions with our new contributor Scott Shantz Guest: Scott Shantz, New Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: When AI goes sentient, Heat in BC & What can be learned from an eviction map?
May 15, 2023 16:16 - 55 minutesSeg 1: AI developers believe that AI systems will most likely develop sentience in the future – which presents many dilemmas. Guest: Jacy Reese Anthis, Sociologist at the University of Chicago and Co-Founder of The Satience Institute Seg 2: The warm weather occurred earlier than usual for the season, resembling meteorological patterns typically seen in mid-summer. Guest: Mark Madryga, Chief Meteorologist at Global News Seg 3: Select Parliamentarians are being briefed on Chinese political inte...
Extraordinary British Columbians: Inez Cook
May 15, 2023 15:53 - 10 minutesInez Cook, a Nuxalk woman, was taken from her mother and Nuxalk Nation community during the Sixties Scoop. Cook grew up in a loving home but always deeply yearned for her Indigenous culture and roots. After seeing a sign about bannock on a highway, Cook decided to open a restaurant celebrating her Indigenous heritage. Guest: Inez Cook, Co-Owner of Salmon n’ Bannock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Supreme Court case looks at publishing criminal trial details
May 15, 2023 15:33 - 8 minutesThe BC Civil Liberties Association is making waves today as they take the stage at the Supreme Court to challenge a crucial aspect of the Criminal Code. Guest: Vibert Jack, Litigation Director for the BC Civil Liberties Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What the eviction map can tell us
May 15, 2023 15:07 - 9 minutesWhat can we learn from BC’s Eviction Map? Guest: Amanda Burrows, Interim Executive Director of the First United Church Community Ministry Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is there enough money for Chinatown?
May 15, 2023 14:38 - 4 minutesIs $2.2 million enough to reignite Chinatown's vibrant charm? Guest: Carol Lee, Chair of the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Parliamentarians being briefed on Chinese interference
May 15, 2023 14:28 - 10 minutesSelect Parliamentarians are being briefed on Chinese political interference. This comes after Conservative MP Michael Chong and his family in Hong Kong were targets of Beijing state intimidation 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
View From Victoria: Drugs in Parks has Premier concerned
May 15, 2023 14:03 - 10 minutesPremier David Eby is getting in on local concerns about drug use in parks. 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 heat is on in BC!
May 15, 2023 14:00 - 3 minutesThe warm weather occurred earlier than usual for the season, resembling meteorological patterns typically seen in mid-summer. Guest: Mark Madryga, Chief Meteorologist at Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When will AI become sentient?
May 15, 2023 13:58 - 9 minutesAI developers believe that AI systems will most likely develop sentience in the future, which presents many dilemmas. Guest: Jacy Reese Anthis, Sociologist at the University of Chicago and Co-Founder of The Satience Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: The Foody side of Surrey, SFU President speaks out & Another extraordinary British Columbian
May 12, 2023 16:28 - 46 minutesSeg 1: Did you know that Surrey is one of the top up-and-coming culinary cities in the world? Guest: Raj Thandhi, Food Blogger and founder & editor of Pink Chai Livin Seg 2: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in Trump gets back on CNN, Santos indicted and Title 42 ends. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 3: In a recent development, the injunction application filed by five players of Simon Fraser University’s football team has been denied by the B.C. Supreme Court. Gue...
Extraordinary British Columbians: Dr. Imran Ratanshi
May 12, 2023 16:06 - 9 minutesExtraordinary British Columbians: Dr. Imran Ratanshi Dr. Imran Ratanshi – Surrey Memorial Hospital. Dr. Ratanshi is a leading reconstructive craniofacial surgeon and microsurgeon. He literally reconstructs new faces for people. Came from Sloan Kettering and Harvard Medical school. Could have worked anywhere in the world but came home to Surrey because of his family roots. Guest: Dr. Imran Ratanshi, Reconstructive Microsurgeon and Craniofacial Reconstruction Surgeon at Surrey Memorial Hospital...
Kickin' It with the Whitecaps for May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023 14:57 - 4 minutesKickin’ it with The Caps Fresh off a dominating 4-1 victory against York United FC in Canadian Championship action Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bad day in court for SFU football players
May 12, 2023 14:50 - 7 minutesSFU football players’ injunction rejected by B.C. Supreme Court Despite the denial of their injunction application, the determination to save the Simon Fraser University football team remains strong. Guest: Mark Bailey, President of the SFU Football Alumni Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SFU President finally speaks out about cancelled football program
May 12, 2023 14:34 - 7 minutesIn a recent development, the injunction application filed by five players of Simon Fraser University’s football team has been denied by the B.C. Supreme Court. Guest: Joy Johnson, President of Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Weekly Cecchini Check-in for May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023 14:22 - 8 minutesThe Weekly Cecchini Check-in Trump gets back on CNN, Santos indicted and Title 42 ends. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: The newest BC United member
May 12, 2023 13:57 - 12 minutesKevin Falcon has introduced a guest in the legislature as Harry Lai, former NDP MLA and cabinet minister becomes the the newest member of 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
Surrey is an up and coming Foody city!
May 12, 2023 13:24 - 9 minutesDid you know that Surrey is one of the top up-and-coming culinary cities in the world? Guest: Raj Thandhi, Food Blogger and founder & editor of Pink Chai Livin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Gene-edited seeds, Giving back millions & The love of Pizza!
May 11, 2023 16:25 - 50 minutesSeg 1: When it comes to preventative measures against breast cancer, how often and when should women get mammograms. Guest: Dr. Paula Gordon, breast radiologist in Vancouver and Clinical Professor at the University of British Columbia. Seg 2: Could gene-edited foods be a new reality at your local grocery stores. Guest: Marie-Claude Bibeau, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Seg 3: Vancouver city voted to reduce the Empty Homes Tax. Guest: Christine Boyle, Councillor for One City V...
Pizza fans rejoice as Canadian edition comes to Vancouver
May 11, 2023 15:49 - 9 minutesWe have some good news for those pizza lovers. The first Canadian edition of Women in Pizza is coming to Vancouver. Guest: Stephanie Swane, publisher and editorial director of Modernist Cuisine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Langley Township is seeking it's own police force
May 11, 2023 15:41 - 8 minutesLangley Township Council is seeking to establish its own police detachment rather than sharing the Langley RCMP Guest: Mayor of Langley, Nathan Pachal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Still no changes at Atira after damning report is released
May 11, 2023 15:06 - 8 minutesThere are still no changes being made at Atira, days after a damning report of financial mismanagement was released by the government. Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC Minister of Housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Giving back millions of dollars to wealthy development companies
May 11, 2023 14:37 - 7 minutesVancouver city voted to reduce the Empty Homes Tax. Guest: Christine Boyle, Councillor for One City Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are you aware of the gene-edited seeds that grow to be your food?
May 11, 2023 14:22 - 8 minutesCould the labelling of gene-edited foods be a new reality at your local grocery stores. Guest: Marie-Claude Bibeau, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: The devil in the details
May 11, 2023 14:13 - 11 minutesEven after the report has scorned Atira's top team, The company has yet to budge which has the government unhappy. 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
Women's health and the need for mammograms
May 11, 2023 13:42 - 9 minutesWhen it comes to preventative measures against breast cancer, how often and when should women get mammograms. Guest: Dr. Paula Gordon, breast radiologist in Vancouver and Clinical Professor at the University of British Columbia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Invasive species in your backyard, Rebuilding the Royal BC Museum & Air quality in BC
May 10, 2023 16:15 - 44 minutesSeg 1: We dedicate May to Invasive Species Action Month and take a look at the invaders lurking in your yard? Guest: Gail Wallin, Invasive Species Council of BC Executive Director Seg 2: As fires burn in Alberta, air quality advisories are set in place for northeastern B.C. Guest: Kyle Howe, Metro Vancouver Air Quality Analyst Seg 3: Merritt Mayor takes wait-and-see approach on drug ban bylaws Guest: Mike Goetz, Mayor of Merrit. Seg 4: With the rebuild ongoing at the Royal BC Museum, an old e...
Making Cents of the Markets for May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023 16:05 - 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
Extraordinary British Columbians: Krista Thompson
May 10, 2023 15:40 - 10 minutesKrista Thompson, the just retired head of Covenant House Vancouver. How has she done it? How has she helped so many street youth and what can we learn from the quiet way she has gone about it? Guest:Krista Thompson, Former Head of Covenant House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Check-in on the Royal BC Museum
May 10, 2023 14:54 - 9 minutesWith the rebuild ongoing at the Royal BC Museum, an old exhibit will reopen in July, minus a few key features. Guest: Tourism Minister Lana Popham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Its a wait-and-see situation in Merritt
May 10, 2023 14:41 - 7 minutesMerritt Mayor takes wait-and-see approach on drug ban bylaws Guest: Mike Goetz, Mayor of Merritt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As wildfires burn in Alberta, could air quality be affected in BC?
May 10, 2023 14:24 - 7 minutesAs fires burn in Alberta, air quality advisories are set in place for northeastern B.C. Guest: Kyle Howe, Metro Vancouver Air Quality Analyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: BC Housing wants the money back!
May 10, 2023 14:01 - 12 minutesBC housing wants their money back and for changes to be made at the top level of Atira. 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 invasive species to look out for this spring/summer
May 10, 2023 13:31 - 11 minutesWe dedicate May to Invasive Species Action Month and take a look at the invaders lurking in your yard? Guest: Gail Wallin, Invasive Species Council of BC Executive Director Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Turning wastewater into beer, Problems at the airlines & Damning report about BC Housing
May 09, 2023 16:25 - 43 minutesSeg 1: A water-recycling company in California has partnered with a local brewery to create Epic OneWater Brew - a delicious beer made entirely from wastewater. Guest: Aaron Tartakovsky, Epic Cleantec’s co-founder and CEO Seg 2: BC Housing has developed a comprehensive response plan to address the major findings and recommendations from a 2022 external review and the 2023 forensic investigation. Guest: Allan Seckel, BC Housing’s Board Chair Seg 3: Canadian airlines might face a possible summe...
Canada and China go tit-for-tat
May 09, 2023 15:50 - 9 minutesOttawa expels Chinese diplomat Zhao Wei over foreign interference AND China expels Canadian diplomat in tit-for-tat response Guest: Charles Burton, Sr. Fellow, McDonald-Laurier Institute, and Former Staff Member - Canadian Embassy in Beijing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices