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
What initiated the Surrey policing debacle, and was it worth it?
May 01, 2023 14:38 - 8 minutesWhat initiated the Surrey policing debacle, and was it worth it? Doug McCallum, Former Mayor of Surrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View from Victoria - Surrey policing announcement
May 01, 2023 13:58 - 10 minutesView from Victoria - Surrey policing announcement Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What agreements did PSAC reach with the Treasury Board?
May 01, 2023 13:40 - 4 minutesWhat agreements did PSAC reach with the Treasury Board? Mackenzie Gray, Senior Correspondent for Global News National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How do personality tests work?
May 01, 2023 13:38 - 9 minutesHow do personality tests work? Dr. René Mõttus, Professor of School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences at the University of Edinburgh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Building cities inside of asteroids, Supporting independent and local businesses & Supreme Court dismisses appeal
April 28, 2023 16:16 - 42 minutesSeg 1: With the increasing interest in space exploration and the possibility of humans living and working away from Earth, there is a need for viable housing options in space. Guest: Dr. Adam Frank, Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Rochester Seg 2: What can we expect from the Surrey Police decision? Guest: Rob Gordon, Professor of Criminology at Simon Fraser University Seg 3: Why is it important to support independent Indigenous bookstores? Guest: Hilary Atleo, Co-Owner of Iron ...
Supreme Court dismisses Crown appeal
April 28, 2023 15:47 - 6 minutesWhy did the Supreme Court dismiss the Crown’s appeal in the Surrey Six case? Guest: Kim Bolan, Crime Reporter for the Vancouver Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is an end in sight for the PSAC strike?
April 28, 2023 14:46 - 6 minutesIt’s day 10 of one of the largest strikes in Canada history. With over 100,000 federal civil servants still walking the picket lines across the country. Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Senior Correspondent for Global News National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Supporting independent and local bookstores
April 28, 2023 14:29 - 5 minutesWhy is it important to support independent Indigenous bookstores? Guest: Hilary Atleo, Co-Owner of Iron Dog Books Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Looking ahead to the future of policing in Surrey
April 28, 2023 14:21 - 10 minutesWhat can we expect from the Surrey Police decision? Guest: Rob Gordon, Professor of Criminology at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Will the government make a decision on policing in Surrey
April 28, 2023 14:00 - 10 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
What does it take to build cities in space?
April 28, 2023 13:19 - 10 minutesWith the increasing interest in space exploration and the possibility of humans living and working away from Earth, there is a need for viable housing options in space. Guest: Dr. Adam Frank, Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Rochester and Author of Light of the Stars: Alien Worlds and the Fate of the Earth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Strike could impact low income Canadians, Schools stack up portables & Why SFU alumni are taking back honours
April 27, 2023 16:14 - 46 minutesSeg 1: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in New York City for a two-day Global Citizen conference. Guest: Neetu Garcha, Global News Reporter Seg 2: What caused the conflict in Sudan, and why isn’t Canada doing more to help? Guest: Tag Elkhazin, Professor of African Studies at Carleton University Seg 3: Canadian accountants worry the public servant strike will prevent low-income taxpayers from filing taxes and accessing benefits. Guest: Eric Saumure, Chartered Accountant and Principal of Zenboo...
Rallies being held to push for action on public safety
April 27, 2023 15:49 - 9 minutesRallies across B.C. scheduled on Thursday to push the province for more action on social disorder and public safety. Guest: Karen Kuwica, Vice President of the Nanaimo Area Public Safety Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former athletes demand removal from SFU Hall of Fame
April 27, 2023 15:33 - 9 minutesWhy are former CFL stars demanding to be removed from SFU's Hall of Fame Guest: Lui Passaglia, Former BC Lions Player Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why Surrey is dealing with double the amount of portable classrooms
April 27, 2023 14:55 - 9 minutesWhy have portable schools doubled in Surrey? Guest: Rachna Singh, BC’s Minister of Education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Public servant strike could impact low-income taxpayers
April 27, 2023 14:28 - 6 minutesCanadian accountants worry the public servant strike will prevent low-income taxpayers from filing taxes and accessing benefits. Guest: Eric Saumure, Chartered Accountant and Principal of Zenbooks Accounting Firm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why did the violence in Sudan escalate?
April 27, 2023 14:22 - 7 minutesWhat caused the conflict in Sudan, and why isn’t Canada doing more to help? Guest: Tag Elkhazin, Professor of African Studies at Carleton University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Are double decker portables a bad or good idea?
April 27, 2023 13:58 - 12 minutesWhat is the problem with double decker portables in Surrey? 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
Trudeau in New York City
April 27, 2023 13:08 - 4 minutesPrime Minister Justin Trudeau is in New York City for a two-day Global Citizen conference. Guest: Neetu Garcha, Global News Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Talking to strangers, Chip bag science & School funding for less portables
April 26, 2023 16:48 - 41 minutesSeg 1: What can ruining birthday parties teach about psychology? Guest: Dr. Adam Mastroianni, Experimental Psychologist and Author of the “Experimental History” Newsletter Seg 2: How could more funding improve the Surrey School District? Guest: Terry Allen, Chair of the Budget Committee for Surrey First Education Seg 3: Have RCMP staffing levels improved in BC? Guest: Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald, Commanding Officer for the BC RCMP Seg 4: Can you use chip bags as an emergency blanket? ...
Making Cents of the Markets for Apr 26, 2023
April 26, 2023 15:56 - 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
Benefiting students and young athletes from Surrey
April 26, 2023 15:33 - 9 minutesHow reinstating SFU’s Football Program would benefit young athletes in Surrey Guest: Dianne Watts, Former Surrey Mayor involved in SFU Community Engagement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can chip bags be used in emergency situations
April 26, 2023 15:03 - 7 minutesCan you use chip bags as an emergency blanket? Guest: Jasmine Chow, Grade 7 Student at St. Michael's Catholic Elementary School and SFWU Finalist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Improving the staffing levels of RCMP officers in BC
April 26, 2023 14:40 - 6 minutesHave RCMP staffing levels improved in BC? Guest: Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald, Commanding Officer for the BC RCMP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Schools in need of space in Surrey
April 26, 2023 14:21 - 9 minutesHow could more funding improve the Surrey School District? Guest: Terry Allen, Chair of the Budget Committee for Surrey First Education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Surrey policing and Repeat offenders
April 26, 2023 13:57 - 12 minutesMike Farnworth is rumoured to be making the announcement on the decision on Surrey policing. 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
Meeting new people and the psychology behind forming friendships
April 26, 2023 13:28 - 9 minutesWhat can ruining birthday parties teach about psychology? Guest: Dr. Adam Mastroianni, Experimental Psychologist and Author of the “Experimental History” Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: De-aging the human body, Changes to the passenger bill of rights & Selling schools to balance a budget
April 25, 2023 16:09 - 37 minutesSeg 1: A new study from Harvard Medical School and Duke University School of Medicine reveals that humans can effectively de-age after recovering from stressful events. Guest: Dr. James White, Senior Co-Author of Study and Associate Professor at Duke University’s School of Medicine Seg 2: Transport Minister Omar Alghabra introduced changes to the Canadian government's passenger bill of rights after a disastrous 2022 season in the skies, which saw delays, cancellations, and stranded travellers...
Partnering up to save the SFU football program
April 25, 2023 15:32 - 9 minutesThe SFU Football Alumni Society (SFUFAS) and B.C. Lions owner Amar Doman have partnered to help save Simon Fraser University's discontinued football team Guest: Mark Bailey, President of the SFU Football Alumni Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is the VSB closing schools to recoup costs?
April 25, 2023 15:00 - 9 minutesThe Vancouver School Board has denied rumors of immediate plans to close schools to recoup a projected operating deficit of $4.5 million for the next school year. Guest: Suzie Mah, Vancouver School Board Trustee for the Coalition of Progressive Electors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Changes to the passenger bill of rights
April 25, 2023 14:18 - 8 minutesTransport Minister Omar Alghabra introduced changes to the Canadian government's passenger bill of rights after a disastrous 2022 season in the skies, which saw delays, cancellations, and stranded travellers across the country. Guest: Omar Alghabra, Canada’s Minister of Transport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Fixing and reforming bail in BC
April 25, 2023 13:56 - 11 minutesThe data has confirmed what the government has said, and in cases where prosecutors sought detention for repeat offenders, judges granted bail more than half the time. 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
Can you reverse your age after stressful events?
April 25, 2023 13:21 - 10 minutesA new study from Harvard Medical School and Duke University School of Medicine reveals that humans can effectively de-age after recovering from stressful events. Guest: Dr. James White, Senior Co-Author of Study and Associate Professor at Duke University’s School of Medicine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Building relationships through gaming, Banning drug use in public places & Using AI to streamline housing development
April 24, 2023 16:18 - 52 minutesSeg 1: The beauty of getting to know people through play is that the relationships form backwards so how does gaming influence friendship development? Guest: Dr. Rachel Kowert, Research Psychologist and the Research Director of “Take This” Seg 2: How will PSAC’s amped up strike strategies impact BC? Guest: Jamey Mills, Regional Executive Vice-President of BC’s Public Service Alliance of Canada Seg 3: How does the quality of supportive housing vary in BC? Guest: Frances Bula, Urban Issues and ...
Using AI in developing housing strategies
April 24, 2023 15:51 - 10 minutesCan AI streamline housing developments? Guest: Doug Gilchrist, Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Kelowna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Players are fighting hard to reinstate SFU's Varsity Football Program
April 24, 2023 15:28 - 9 minutesHow players are leading the campaign to reinstate SFU’s Varsity Football Program Guest: Kristie Elliott, Kicker for SFU Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why is banning public drug use such a contentious issue?
April 24, 2023 14:58 - 9 minutesIs banning public drug use a step in the right direction? Guest: Kevin Falcon, Leader of the Opposition for BC United Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The varying quality of supportive housing
April 24, 2023 14:29 - 8 minutesHow does the quality of supportive housing vary in BC? Guest: Frances Bula, Urban Issues and City Politics Contributor for The Globe and Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
PSAC's strike could impact BC
April 24, 2023 14:20 - 6 minutesHow will PSAC’s amped up strike strategies impact BC? Guest: Jamey Mills, Regional Executive Vice-President of BC’s Public Service Alliance of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Decision week for policing in Surrey
April 24, 2023 13:50 - 11 minutesThis is the week when a decision will be made on policing in Surrey? Will General Mike Farnworth veto Surrey’s plan to go back to RCMP? 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
Building relationships through game play
April 24, 2023 13:26 - 8 minutesThe beauty of getting to know people through play is that the relationships form backwards so how does gaming influence friendship development? Guest: Dr. Rachel Kowert, Research Psychologist and the Research Director of “Take This” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: BC's credit rating drop, The SFU football mess & How to steal Gold at Canadian airports
April 21, 2023 16:12 - 37 minutesSeg 1: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in: President Biden is calling for gun control and the ongoing battle for abortion rights Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 2: Why did BC’s credit rating drop? Guest: Carson Binda, BC’s Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Seg 3: How is SFU handling the mounting public pressure to reinstate its football program? Guest: Jim Mullen, President of Football Canada Seg 4: Kickin’ it with The Caps Following 5 games in 15 da...
Stealing gold at Canada's airports
April 21, 2023 15:52 - 10 minutesWho was the mastermind behind Canada’s first airport gold heist? Guest: Shirlee Smith Matheson, Award-Winning Author of “Lost: Unsolved Mysteries of Canadian Aviation” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SFU fails to make the right moves over Football program
April 21, 2023 15:08 - 8 minutesHow is SFU handling the mounting public pressure to reinstate its football program? Guest: Jim Mullen, President of Football Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kickin' it with the Whitecaps for Apr 21, 2023
April 21, 2023 15:06 - 3 minutesKickin’ it with The Whitecaps Following 5 games in 15 days, ‘Caps had a much-earned bye this weekend. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does it matter that BC's credit rating dropped?
April 21, 2023 14:39 - 5 minutesWhy did BC’s credit rating drop? Guest: Carson Binda, BC’s Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Weekly Cecchini Check-in: Guns, Abortion and Alec Baldwin
April 21, 2023 14:39 - 9 minutesThe Weekly Cecchini Check-in: President Biden is calling for gun control and the ongoing battle for abortion rights Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: When parties agree!
April 21, 2023 14:10 - 11 minutesThe Premier and the Opposition leader are on the same side when it comes to a takeover of a mining company in BC. 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
Full Show: Why bizarre dreams don't wake you up, Concerns about a foreign interference registry & Funding hold-ups for Daycare
April 20, 2023 16:27 - 52 minutesSeg 1: If dreams are meant to be bizarre, why do they feel so normal when we’re asleep? Guest: Dr. Dean Burnett, Neuroscientist and Author of Emotional Ignorance Seg 2: There is pressure from political opposition and advocacy groups to launch a foreign influence registry before the next federal election amid concerns about foreign interference in Canada's democracy. Guest: Dr. Jordan Stanger-Ross, Associate Professor of History and Project Director of Landscapes of Injustice at the University...
Has Trudeau tarnished Canada's reputation with NATO?
April 20, 2023 15:49 - 8 minutesHow could the new allegations against Trudeau impact Canada’s relationship with NATO? Guest: Vincent Rigby, Former National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices