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
Full Show: Canadian breakfast with Biden, Banning books & Wrongfully convicted in Canada
March 24, 2023 16:15 - 45 minutesSeg 1: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in: From drone strikes to Biden’s options for TikTok ban, we get the latest US political news from our Washington correspondent. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 2: President Joe Biden landed in Ottawa yesterday evening, and is set for a busy day on Parliament Hill. Guest: Mackenzie Gray Seg 3: Kickin’ it with The Caps Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Seg 4: What are the consequences of book bans? Guest...
Canada's wrongful conviction problems
March 24, 2023 15:49 - 10 minutesWhile there is a lot of light being shed on wrongful convictions in the US, Canada has had its own problems with putting innocent people behind bars. Guest: Kent Roach, Professor of Law at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law and Author of “Wrongfully Convicted” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why are book bans troublesome?
March 24, 2023 15:05 - 10 minutesWhat are the consequences of book bans? Guest: James Turk, Director, Centre for Free Expression at the Toronto Metropolitan University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kickin’ it with The Caps
March 24, 2023 14:58 - 6 minutesKickin’ it with The Caps Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How is President Biden spending his days in Canada?
March 24, 2023 14:20 - 7 minutesPresident Joe Biden landed in Ottawa yesterday evening, and is set for a busy day on Parliament Hill. Guest: Mackenzie Gray Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Bringing back the BC Conservatives
March 24, 2023 13:57 - 10 minutesWhat's old is new again as former BC Liberal MLA John Rustad is going for the leadership of the BC Conservative party. 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 Weekly Cecchini Check-in: Drone strikes and TikTok Ban
March 24, 2023 13:37 - 8 minutesThe Weekly Cecchini Check-in: From drone strikes to Biden’s options for TikTok ban, we get the latest US political news from our Washington correspondent. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Time travelling mirror, Putting traditional names on government documents & Childcare problems
March 23, 2023 16:13 - 48 minutesSeg 1: Scientists have developed a mirror that is capable of time travel in a way. Guest: Andrea Alù, Co-Researcher and Founding Director of the Photonics Initiative at the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center Seg 2: How the quick reflexes of a BC MLA saved the day. Guest: Elenore Sturko, BC Liberal Mental Health, Addiction, Recovery Critic Seg 3: What is on the agenda and what can Canadians expect from Joe Biden’s presidential visit to Canada? Guest: Touria Izmi, Reporter for Global News Na...
Investigation shows MLA advised postponement of release of the Two Michaels
March 23, 2023 15:48 - 9 minutesWhy would Han Dong advise China to postpone the release of the Two Michaels? Guest: Sam Cooper, Investigative Journalist at Global News National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Problems with the childcare reduction fee initiative
March 23, 2023 15:34 - 7 minutesThe Childcare reduction fee initiative was meant to help families with the burden of high cost childcare, but what's disrupting the fee program? Guest: Grace Lore, Minister of State for Childcare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Putting traditional indigenous names on government documents
March 23, 2023 14:57 - 7 minutesWhy is it important to include traditional Indigenous names on government documents. Guest: Doug Clovechok, Liberal MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joe Biden visits Canada
March 23, 2023 14:34 - 7 minutesWhat is on the agenda and what can Canadians expect from Joe Biden’s presidential visit to Canada? Guest: Touria Izmi, Reporter for Global News National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How quick reflexes saved the day
March 23, 2023 14:31 - 7 minutesHow the quick reflexes of a BC MLA saved the day. Guest: Elenore Sturko, BC Liberal Mental Health, Addiction, Recovery Critic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: A lot of leaning for expedited approvals
March 23, 2023 13:53 - 11 minutesThe dream of LNG in BC is returning but some new challenges are showing up in the form of a "net zero" approach. 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 time traveling mirror
March 23, 2023 13:18 - 9 minutesScientists have developed a mirror that is capable of time travel in a way. Guest: Andrea Alù, Co-Researcher and Founding Director of the Photonics Initiative at the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Populism and Democracy, First of its kind Starbucks & Federal funding for Vancouver businesses
March 22, 2023 16:09 - 35 minutesSeg 1: New York is taking all the necessary precautions but things are quiet on the streets ahead of the decision on indictment of Donald Trump. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global New Seg 2: How are modern day populists threatening democracy and fueling division in the world. Guest: Daniel Drache, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at York University and Author of “Has Populism Won?: The War on Democracy” Seg 3: How a first-of-its-kind Indigenous-led Starbucks is...
Making Cents of the Market for Mar 22, 2023
March 22, 2023 15:52 - 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
How the Childcare Fee Reduction program is backfiring on some daycare operators
March 22, 2023 15:33 - 9 minutesHow the Childcare Fee Reduction Initiative is backfiring on daycare owners. Guest: Brittany Nuber, Owner of Busy B's Daycare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will Donald Trump be indicted
March 22, 2023 15:01 - 6 minutesNew York is taking all the necessary precautions but things are quiet on the streets ahead of the decision on indictment of Donald Trump. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global New Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Federal funding for Vancouver-based businesses
March 22, 2023 15:00 - 7 minutesHow will federal funding improve Vancouver-based businesses? Guest: Harjit Sajjan, Federal Minister of International Development and PacifiCan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Inside the first Indigenous led Starbucks
March 22, 2023 14:29 - 6 minutesHow a first-of-its-kind Indigenous-led Starbucks is breaking ground in BC. Guest: Ronnie Chickite, Chief Councillor of We Wai Kai Nation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Has populism destroyed democracy?
March 22, 2023 14:21 - 5 minutesHow are modern day populists threatening democracy and fueling division in the world. Guest: Daniel Drache, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at York University and Author of “Has Populism Won?: The War on Democracy” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Get ready for pay raises
March 22, 2023 13:54 - 11 minutesCome April 1st, there will be a 6.75 percent pay increase, including a 1.25% cost of living adjustment. 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: Discovering unknown universes, Celebrating the spring equinox & AI changing the way religion is viewed
March 21, 2023 16:06 - 50 minutesSeg 1: How astrophysicists unearthed evidence of ancient galaxies that shouldn’t exist. Guest: Erica Nelson, Co-Researcher and Assistant Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Colorado Boulder Seg 2: Why do cultures around the world celebrate the Spring Equinox? Guest: Sabina Magliocco, Folklorist and Professor of Sociological Anthropology at the University of British Columbia Seg 3: Is inbreeding the reason for the decline of Orcas in BC’s waters? Guest: Dr. Kim Parsons, Supervisory ...
True Crime Tuesday with Nancy Hixt
March 21, 2023 15:50 - 10 minutesTrue Crime Tuesday with Nancy Hixt Guest: Nancy Hixt, Senior Crime Reporter for Global News and Host of “Crime Beat” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How AI will change how we think about religion
March 21, 2023 15:30 - 8 minutesCould Artificial intelligence change the way we think about religion and observe faith? Guest: Dr. Neil McArthur, Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Manitoba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will NEXUS interviews tackle application backlog?
March 21, 2023 15:02 - 8 minutesWill resuming NEXUS interviews tackle Canada's application backlog? Guest: Len Saunders, Blaine Immigration Lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Inbreeding Orca whales a problem for population
March 21, 2023 14:33 - 6 minutesIs inbreeding the reason for the decline of Orcas in BC’s waters? Guest: Dr. Kim Parsons, Supervisory Research Biologist at the Northwest Fisheries Science Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The significance of the Spring Equinox
March 21, 2023 14:21 - 7 minutesWhy do cultures around the world celebrate the Spring Equinox? Guest: Sabina Magliocco, Folklorist and Professor of Sociological Anthropology at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: No government intervention on transit strike
March 21, 2023 13:53 - 11 minutesThe Labour minister has weighed in on the Fraser Valley transit strike and despite the hardship for commuters there is no direct intervention the government is offering. 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
Finding galaxies that should not exist
March 21, 2023 13:31 - 8 minutesHow astrophysicists unearthed evidence of ancient galaxies that shouldn’t exist. Guest: Erica Nelson, Co-Researcher and Assistant Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Colorado Boulder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Migrating birds and avian flu, No long term treatment in BC & Gitxsan heritage on a playing card
March 20, 2023 16:15 - 47 minutesSeg 1: The headlines beg the question “Is Donald Trump finally getting arrested?”, but is that likely at all to happen? Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 2: Could the spring migration of birds back into the province lead to more cases of Avian Flu in BC? Guest: Peter Arcese, Professor of Forestry and Conservation Science at the University of British Columbia Seg 3: Why is BC the only province that doesn’t offer long term HIV treatments? Guest: Sarah Chown, E...
Using playing cards to repatriate Gitxsan heritage
March 20, 2023 15:51 - 7 minutesHow a First Nations artist is repatriating Gitxsan heritage one playing card at a time Guest: Michelle Stoney, Gitxsan Artist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is causing students to face deportation?
March 20, 2023 15:30 - 8 minutesWhy are hundreds of Indian students in Canada facing deportation? Guest: Matthew McDonald, Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant and Founder of Matthew McDonald Immigration Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bus drivers in the Fraser Valley take to the picket line
March 20, 2023 14:56 - 7 minutesWhy are bus drivers in the Fraser Valley holding an 'indefinite' strike? Guest: Jane Gibbons, President of CUPE 561 (joining us from picket line) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Getting access to long term HIV treatment in BC
March 20, 2023 14:38 - 6 minutesWhy is BC the only province that doesn’t offer long term HIV treatments? Guest: Sarah Chown, Executive Director of AIDS Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will migrating birds bring avian flu to BC?
March 20, 2023 14:23 - 8 minutesCould the spring migration of birds back into the province lead to more cases of Avian Flu in BC? Guest: Peter Arcese, Professor of Forestry and Conservation Science at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: LNG project clears hurdles
March 20, 2023 13:59 - 12 minutesan Indigenous backed LNG project has cleared it's first hurdle. 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 Donald Trump getting arrested?
March 20, 2023 13:17 - 8 minutesThe headlines beg the question “Is Donald Trump finally getting arrested?”, but is that likely at all to happen? Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Staying sober on St. Patrick's Day, The sexual decision app & Prepping for St. Patrick's Day
March 17, 2023 16:09 - 42 minutesSeg 1: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in: Texas abortion pill case that could have a decision “at any moment” Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 2: Is it possible to celebrate St. Patrick’s day sober? Guest: Fiona Hepher, CEO & Creative Director at Sansorium Seg 3: There is a new app that has been developed to promote healthy sexual decision-making and reducing pregnancies among higher-risk teens. Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc, UBC nursing professor Seg 4: Kickin’ i...
How bars and pubs are preparing for a great St. Patrick's Day
March 17, 2023 15:55 - 7 minutesHow bars and pubs are preparing for St. Patrick Day? Guest: Jeff Guignard, the executive director of B.C.'s Alliance of Beverage Licensees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kickin' It with the Whitecaps for Mar 17, 2023
March 17, 2023 15:11 - 7 minutesKickin’ it with The Whitecaps: After comfortably defeating Honduran side Real C.D. España in the Round of 16, 7-3 over two games, Vancouver Whitecaps FC are set to battle familiar MLS Western Conference opponents Los Angeles FC in the 2023 Concacaf Champions League quarterfinals. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An app to promote healthy sexual activity
March 17, 2023 14:37 - 6 minutesThere is a new app that has been developed to promote healthy sexual decision-making and reducing pregnancies among higher-risk teens. Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc, UBC nursing professor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Celebrating St. Patricks Day without the booze
March 17, 2023 14:25 - 9 minutesIs it possible to celebrate St. Patrick’s day sober? Guest: Fiona Hepher, CEO & Creative Director at Sansorium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Stepping out of the legislature
March 17, 2023 13:52 - 11 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
The Weekly Cecchini Check-in: for Mar 17, 2023
March 17, 2023 13:20 - 9 minutesThe Weekly Cecchini Check-in: Texas abortion pill case that could have a decision “at any moment” Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: The Pandemic and kids, AI taking your job & Giant goldfish invade BC
March 16, 2023 16:16 - 55 minutesSeg 1: Looking back at the pandemic restrictions and lockdowns, how are kids working towards getting back the months and years they lost? Guest: Ariel Siller, CEO of the Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation Seg 2: Why was Canada omitted from the AUKUS security agreement? Guest: Vincent Rigby, Former National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister Seg 3: Will AI programming take over your job? Guest: Mary Elizabeth Elkordy, Founder of Elkordy Global Strategies PR Firm Seg 4...
Giant goldfish are invading BC waters
March 16, 2023 15:52 - 9 minutesThere is a lot of concern after football sized goldfish have started invading BC waterways. Guest: Brian Heise, Natural Resources Professor at Thompson Rivers University and Former Chair of the Invasive Species Council of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is government funding enough to correct Translink's woes?
March 16, 2023 15:29 - 10 minutesTransLink gets $479M from the B.C. government to help address declining ridership. Guest: Trevor Halford, B.C. Liberal party Opposition critic for transit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Expanding post-secondary access
March 16, 2023 14:58 - 8 minutesHow can an expansion of access to post secondary education be beneficial to the province? Guest: Selina Robsinson, Minister of Post-Secondary Education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices