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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Some daycare operators are still awaiting funding
April 20, 2023 15:39 - 9 minutesWhy haven’t some childcare providers received government funding yet? Guest: Brittany Nuber, Owner of Busy B's Daycare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Launching a foreign influence registry might have unintended consequences
April 20, 2023 15:04 - 11 minutesThere 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 of Victoria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The international push to improve BC's labour market
April 20, 2023 14:31 - 5 minutesHow will international input from professionals improve BC's labour market? Guest: Andrew Mercier, Minister of State for Workforce Development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How are police getting trained for de-escalation
April 20, 2023 14:31 - 10 minutesWhat are police taught during de-escalation training? Guest: Dr. Scott Blandford, Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of Policing and Public Safety at Laurier University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Rating the government
April 20, 2023 13:59 - 12 minutesOne of the four agencies that rate government credit is downgrading BC by one notch. 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
Why we don't wake up from bizarre dreams
April 20, 2023 13:20 - 9 minutesIf 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Union workers walk off the job, Streamlining housing approvals & Public pressure on SFU
April 19, 2023 16:18 - 36 minutesSeg 1: Members of the country’s biggest public sector union have walked off the job. Guest: Touria Izri, Correspondent for Global News National Seg 2: What previous PSAC strikes can teach us about Federal Service job actions Guest: Dr. David Camfield, Associate Professor and Coordinator of Labour Studies at the University of Manitoba Seg 3: How would streamlining housing approvals reshape Vancouver? Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC’s Minister of Housing Seg 4: How can Metro Vancouver strengthen its tra...
Making Cents of the Markets for Apr 19, 2023
April 19, 2023 15:47 - 9 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
Will public pressure influence SFU football program
April 19, 2023 15:29 - 8 minutesCould public pressure influence SFU to reinstate its football program? Guest: Mark Bailey, President of the SFU Football Alumni Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Strengthening transit security
April 19, 2023 14:57 - 8 minutesHow can Metro Vancouver strengthen its transit security? Guest: Elenore Sturko, BC United MLA for Surrey South Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Streamlining the housing approval process
April 19, 2023 14:34 - 7 minutesHow would streamlining housing approvals reshape Vancouver? Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC’s Minister of Housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The history of public sector job action
April 19, 2023 14:19 - 6 minutesWhat previous PSAC strikes can teach us about Federal Service job actions Guest: Dr. David Camfield, Associate Professor and Coordinator of Labour Studies at the University of Manitoba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Getting the Arbutus Project finished
April 19, 2023 13:56 - 12 minutesThe Government is introducing legislation to expedite construction of the Arbutus Project. 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
Future of Work: Seniors facing the affordability crisis and pausing retirement to pay the bills
April 19, 2023 13:27 - 3 minutesMany Canadians are reconsidering what retirement looks like for them in the aftermath of the pandemic and Canada's affordability crisis. Guest: Rosanna Hemple, Journalist for Global News Winnipeg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Public sector union walks off the job
April 19, 2023 13:21 - 4 minutesMembers of the country’s biggest public sector union have walked off the job. Guest: Touria Izri, Correspondent for Global News National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Using the earths core to study gravity, Secret Chinese police stations & Violent crime on transit
April 18, 2023 16:21 - 56 minutesSeg 1: A team of researchers has proposed that seismic motions in the Earth could be used to test for modified gravity. Guest: Dr. Paul Sutter, Research Professor of Astrophysics at Stony Brook University’s Institute for Advanced Computational Science Seg 2: Why is FOX news being sued for defamation? Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 3: According to Statistics Canada, Indigenous people generally have a lower participation and employment rate, and a higher un...
True Crime Tuesday with Nancy Hixt: The Second Shift
April 18, 2023 15:50 - 9 minutesTrue Crime Tuesday with Nancy Hixt In 1992, Dilleen Hempel had just married the love of her life, moved into a new home and started a new job. But on her way home from her second-shift, the 26-year-old vanished. Guest: Nancy Hixt, Senior Crime Reporter for Global News and Host of “Crime Beat” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tackling the rise of violent crime on transit
April 18, 2023 15:31 - 9 minutesHow are Transit Police tackling the rise of violent crime? Guest: Chief Officer Dave Jones, President of the Metro Vancouver Transit Police Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Canada can learn from a New York police station
April 18, 2023 14:56 - 10 minutesWhat can New York’s Chinese police station teach Canada about 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
Expanding trauma-informed employment
April 18, 2023 14:28 - 7 minutesThe importance of expanding trauma-informed employment opportunities for refugees. Guest: Sheila Malcolmson, BC Minister of Social Development and Poverty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Future of Work: Better education access for Indigenous people
April 18, 2023 14:14 - 5 minutesAccording to Statistics Canada, Indigenous people generally have a lower participation and employment rate, and a higher unemployment rate in the labour market compared to their non-Indigenous counterparts Guest: Kory Wilson, Executive Director of Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships at the British Columbia Institute of Technology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What could the FOX news lawsuit mean for media accountability
April 18, 2023 13:59 - 4 minutesWhy is FOX news being sued for defamation? Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Public safety the top issue
April 18, 2023 13:53 - 10 minutesThe focus of question period was on public safety, especially on transit. 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 connection between the Earths core and Gravity
April 18, 2023 13:31 - 9 minutesA team of researchers has proposed that seismic motions in the Earth could be used to test for modified gravity. Guest: Dr. Paul Sutter, Research Professor of Astrophysics at Stony Brook University’s Institute for Advanced Computational Science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Using ancient DNA for cancer research, The new world of pharmaceutical MDMA & Changing the sports industry
April 17, 2023 16:13 - 48 minutesSeg 1: A recent study from the Francis Crick Institute found that dormant relics of old cells, passed down through human DNA from ancient viruses, could help fight cancer. Guest: Katey Enfield, Study Lead and Postdoctoral Training Fellow at the Francis Crick Institute’s Cancer Evolution and Genome Instability Laboratory Seg 2: How will Telford’s testimony affect the return of Parliament? Guest: David Akin, Chief Political Correspondent for Global News Seg 3: Why are labs racing to create phar...
Changes needed to make Canadian sports better
April 17, 2023 15:40 - 9 minutesWhy are radical changes needed to overhaul Canada’s sports industry? Guest: Jennifer Walinga, Professor of Sports Communication and Culture at Royal Roads University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The need for better protection for Transit workers
April 17, 2023 15:04 - 9 minutesTransit workers demand better protection as violent attacks soar Guest: Tony Rebelo, President of CUPE 7000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The race for pharmaceutical-grade MDMA
April 17, 2023 14:29 - 8 minutesWhy are labs racing to create pharmaceutical-grade MDMA? Guest: Ben Lightburn, CEO and Co-Founder of Filament Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will Telford's testimony shape the return of Parliment?
April 17, 2023 13:58 - 7 minutesHow will Telford’s testimony affect the return of Parliament? Guest: David Akin, Chief Political Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Taking the new name for a spin in the legislature
April 17, 2023 13:53 - 12 minutesThe BC Legislature spring session resumes this week and BC United MLAs will take their seats under the new label for the first 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
Using ancient DNA to help solve the cancer riddle
April 17, 2023 13:22 - 7 minutesA recent study from the Francis Crick Institute found that dormant relics of old cells, passed down through human DNA from ancient viruses, could help fight cancer. Guest: Katey Enfield, Study Lead and Postdoctoral Training Fellow at the Francis Crick Institute’s Cancer Evolution and Genome Instability Laboratory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Living in a simulation, Dear Terry campaign raises a million & Legal action against SFU football
April 14, 2023 16:16 - 51 minutesSeg 1: Is it possible that life only exists as a computer program and that what we think of as living is actually just a simulation? Guest: Dr. Nick Bostrom, Professor and Director of the Future of Humanity Institute at the University of Oxford Seg 2: Justin Trudeau’s Chief of Staff is set to testify today at the Procedure and House Affairs Committee to be questioned on what she knows about alleged electoral interference. Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Senior Correspondent for Global News National Se...
The Future of Canadian Football
April 14, 2023 15:30 - 9 minutesWhat’s in the cards for the future of Canadian football? Guest: Jim Mullin, President of Football Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ryan Reynolds helps to raise $1 Million for Terry Fox Foundation
April 14, 2023 15:00 - 8 minutesHow Ryan Reynolds helped raise $1 million for the Terry Fox Foundation Guest: Kirsten Fox, Terry Fox’s Niece Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kickin' it with the Whitecaps for Apr 14, 2023
April 14, 2023 15:00 - 4 minutesThe 'Caps will look to extend their five-match unbeaten run as they play their fifth match in 15 days against fellow Western Conference side Austin. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Weekly Cecchini Check in for Apr 14th
April 14, 2023 14:32 - 8 minutesThe Weekly Cecchini Check-in: Arrests have been made in one of the biggest classified intel leaks in a decade, and Donald Trump has been deposed by New York’s Attorney General. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Programs that help immigrants connect with jobs and businesses
April 14, 2023 14:20 - 6 minutesHow a local program is supporting immigrant women in the workforce Canada welcomes hundreds of immigrants yearly, but most of these newcomers need help in either finding a job or starting a new business. CKNW Producer Layla Khdir tells us how one program is supporting immigrant women entering the Canadian labour force. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: The NDP wanted attention and they got it!
April 14, 2023 14:16 - 9 minutesNew Democrats pride themselves on controlling the message and they certainly did that. 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
Telford takes the stand
April 14, 2023 13:43 - 4 minutesJustin Trudeau’s Chief of Staff is set to testify today at the Procedure and House Affairs Committee to be questioned on what she knows about alleged electoral interference. Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Senior Correspondent for Global News National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are we living in a simulation?
April 14, 2023 13:42 - 10 minutesIs it possible that life only exists as a computer program and that what we think of as living is actually just a simulation? Guest: Dr. Nick Bostrom, Professor and Director of the Future of Humanity Institute at the University of Oxford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Technology unlocking Bipolar disorder, Precarious work in BC & Legal fight over SFU's football program
April 13, 2023 16:12 - 51 minutesSeg 1: When you think about the future of work, many people think about technology, or what’s now commonly known as STEAM. Even though access to this emerging sector continues to grow, there’s a vast amount of untapped potential waiting to be explored. Guest: Anthonia Ogundele, Founder of Ethọ́s Lab Seg 2: How is new technology helping scientists uncover the causes of Bipolar Disorder? Guest: Dr. Alex Shcheglovitov, Research Lead and Assistant Professor of Neurobiology at the University of Ut...
Healing hearts with writing
April 13, 2023 15:52 - 8 minutesHow writing helped a teenager heal the Wounded Hearts of millions Guest: Olivia Hanh, Author of “Healing our Wounded Hearts” and Saanich Arts’ 2022 Cultural and Heritage Award Winner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will legal injunctions be the key to saving SFU's Football program?
April 13, 2023 15:32 - 9 minutesCould a legal injunction be the answer to reinstating SFU’s Varsity Football Program? Guest: Glen Orris, Lawyer Filing Injunction and Director of the Simon Fraser Football Alumni Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Selling wine in grocery stores is getting easier in Vancouver...or is it?
April 13, 2023 14:49 - 8 minutesA motion requesting city staff to review guidelines for wine sales in grocery stores has passed which will allow consumers to pay for a bottle of wine at the same time that a cashier is ringing through groceries. Guest: Mike Klassen, Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The type of work that is pervasive in BC's labour market
April 13, 2023 14:42 - 6 minutesPrecarious work is more pervasive in BC's labour market than assumed, affecting almost half of the workforce, and includes more than just gig work. Guest: Dr. Kendra Strauss, Director of SFU’s Labour Studies Program and the Morgan Centre for Labour Research Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Using new technologies to uncover the causes of Bipolar Disorder
April 13, 2023 14:21 - 9 minutesHow is new technology helping scientists uncover the causes of Bipolar Disorder? Guest: Dr. Alex Shcheglovitov, Research Lead and Assistant Professor of Neurobiology at the University of Utah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Welcome to the world BC United!
April 13, 2023 13:57 - 13 minutesIt was a six figure makeover that delivered a new logo, new colours and new name for the BC Liberals...now 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
Improving the tech industry through Diversity
April 13, 2023 13:24 - 9 minutesWhen you think about the future of work, many people think about technology, or what’s now commonly known as STEAM. Even though access to this emerging sector continues to grow, there’s a vast amount of untapped potential waiting to be explored. Guest: Anthonia Ogundele, Founder of Ethọ́s Lab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Wrapped in the core of the Earth, Banning American news in Canada & Providing housing to people on the DTES
April 12, 2023 16:15 - 44 minutesSeg 1: The Earth's core appears to be wrapped in an unexpected, ancient structure. Guest: Dr. Samantha Hansen, George Lindahl III Endowed Professor of Geological Sciences at the University of Alabama and Lead Researcher Seg 2: Should Fox News be banned in Canada? Guest: Helen Kennedy, Executive Director of Egale Canada Seg 3: What can new graduates expect from the job market? Guest: Mike Shekhtman, Senior Regional Director of Robert Half based in Vancouver Seg 4: How is the province planning ...
Making Cents of the Markets for Apr 12, 2023
April 12, 2023 15:53 - 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