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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Is your job at risk for an AI takeover?
March 16, 2023 14:33 - 9 minutesWill AI programming take over your job? Guest: Mary Elizabeth Elkordy, Founder of Elkordy Global Strategies PR Firm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Canada omitted from the AUKUS security agreement
March 16, 2023 14:08 - 7 minutesWhy was Canada omitted from the AUKUS security agreement? Guest: Vincent Rigby, Former National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Eby gives big cash to Translink
March 16, 2023 14:01 - 11 minutesDavid Eby gives Translink almost half a billion dollars to help with funding problems amid declining ridership. 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
How have pandemic restrictions impacted kids?
March 16, 2023 13:23 - 9 minutesLooking 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Time for more conversation, Disclosing salaries & Making BC a safer place
March 15, 2023 16:13 - 45 minutesSeg 1: Is it time to ditch the technology and short form communication and get back to regular face to face conversations. Guest: Dr. Paula Marantz Cohen, Distinguished Professor of English at Drexel University and Author of “Talking Cure: An Essay on the Power of Conversation” Seg 2: How will expanding the Coastal GasLink Pipeline benefit BC? Guest: Josie Osborne, BC Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation Seg 3: Is disclosing company salaries enough to close BC's gender pay gap?...
Making Cents of the Markets for Mar 15, 2023
March 15, 2023 15:48 - 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
How repeat offender intervention will improve public safety
March 15, 2023 15:31 - 9 minutesHow will the Repeat Violent Offending Intervention Initiative improve public safety? Guest: Mike Farnworth, BC Minister of Public Safety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Folk Festival is back on!
March 15, 2023 14:59 - 8 minutesGrab your tambourines and dust off those beach blankets, because the Folk Fest is back in action! Guest: Erin Mullan, President of the Vancouver Folk Music Festival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will transparency help to reduce the gender pay gap
March 15, 2023 14:30 - 5 minutesIs disclosing company salaries enough to close BC's gender pay gap? Guest: Marjorie Griffin Cohen, Economist and Professor of Political Science and Women’s Science at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is a 'clean LNG' future a benefit for BC?
March 15, 2023 14:22 - 8 minutesHow will BC make a new LNG project the lowest emitting plant on the planet? Guest: Josie Osborne, BC Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: LNG does have a future in BC
March 15, 2023 13:50 - 12 minutesIt looks like LNG does have a future in B.C but with some big conditions. 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 it time to start having conversations again?
March 15, 2023 13:28 - 11 minutesIs it time to ditch the technology and short form communication and get back to regular face to face conversations. Guest: Dr. Paula Marantz Cohen, Distinguished Professor of English at Drexel University and Author of “Talking Cure: An Essay on the Power of Conversation” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Fixing Canadian healthcare, Canada's impact after SVB collapse & Celebrating 'Pie Day'
March 14, 2023 16:14 - 50 minutesSeg 1: It’s not just funding that is needed to fix Canada’s healthcare problems. Guest: Dr. James Maskalyk, Associate Professor at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Medicine and Trauma Leader at St. Michael’s Hospital Seg 2: Could an empty temple be a solution to housing issues on the DTES? Guest: Donald Luxton, Senior Cultural Heritage Advisor at Donald Luxton & Associates Inc. Seg 3: Will Canada’s tech sector be impacted by the Silicon Valley Bank collapse? Guest: Maria Pacella, Senior...
The link between an insect and a human brain
March 14, 2023 15:53 - 8 minutesWhat the first comprehensive map of an insect's brain tells us about the human mind. Guest: Dr. Joshua Vogelstein, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What makes a good pie?
March 14, 2023 15:38 - 8 minutesTo celebrate "pi day" or "pie day" what makes the best pies. Guest: Jenell Parsons, Founder and President of The Pie Hole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How Silicon Valley Bank collapse will impact Canada
March 14, 2023 15:11 - 8 minutesWill Canada’s tech sector be impacted by the Silicon Valley Bank collapse? Guest: Maria Pacella, Senior Executive Managing Partner at Pender Ventures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Could a temple be a solution to housing issues
March 14, 2023 14:39 - 4 minutesCould an empty temple be a solution to housing issues on the DTES? Guest: Donald Luxton, Senior Cultural Heritage Advisor at Donald Luxton & Associates Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The ability for Doctors to move around the country
March 14, 2023 14:23 - 8 minutesIt’s not just funding that is needed to fix Canada’s healthcare problems. Guest: Dr. James Maskalyk, Associate Professor at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Medicine and Trauma Leader at St. Michael’s Hospital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Strong words in Nanaimo
March 14, 2023 14:11 - 11 minutesThe Mayor of Nanaimo had some strong words about the criminal justice system after a shooting in his community. 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: Introducing genetically engineered animals into the wild, The Silicon Valley Bank crash & Changing the criminal justice system in Canada
March 13, 2023 16:19 - 50 minutesSeg 1: Is there a problem with introducing genetically engineered animals into the wild? Guest: Mark Butler, Senior Advisor at Nature Canada Seg 2: How will the Silicon Valley Bank crash affect the economy both in Canada and across the border. Guest: Barry Knapp, Director of Research at Ironsides Macroeconomics LLC Seg 3: There is a new way for parents to navigate BC’s child care shortage. Guest: Madeleine Shaw, Founder of Nestworks Seg 4: Part 1 - How will targeted bail reforms impact the cr...
The Federal Government looks to amend the criminal justice system
March 13, 2023 15:48 - 8 minutesHow will targeted bail reforms impact the criminal justice system? Guest: David Lametti, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The consequences of the 'Online News Act'
March 13, 2023 15:31 - 8 minutesWhat have been the consequences of the Online News Act? Guest: Michael Geist, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-Commerce Law and Professor of Law at the University of Ottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The impact of targeted bail reforms
March 13, 2023 15:00 - 8 minutesHow will targeted bail reforms impact the criminal justice system? Guest: Tony Paisana, Partner and Criminal Lawyer at Peck and Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A new way for parents to navigate childcare shortage in BC
March 13, 2023 14:28 - 5 minutesThere is a new way for parents to navigate BC’s child care shortage. Guest: Madeleine Shaw, Founder of Nestworks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How will the Silicon Valley Bank crash affect Canadian economy?
March 13, 2023 14:22 - 9 minutesHow will the Silicon Valley Bank crash affect the economy both in Canada and across the border. Guest: Barry Knapp, Director of Research at Ironsides Macroeconomics LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Amendments to the criminal code
March 13, 2023 14:01 - 10 minutesThe Justice Minister is promising criminal code amendments as early as this spring leaving BC’s Mike Farnworth and Niki Sharma satisfied at end of a good day in Ottawa. 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
Introducing genetically engineered animals into the wild
March 13, 2023 13:22 - 8 minutesIs there a problem with introducing genetically engineered animals into the wild? Guest: Mark Butler, Senior Advisor at Nature Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Did water exist before the sun?, Eliminating binary terms & AI will take your job?
March 10, 2023 17:23 - 40 minutesSeg 1: How did astronomers discover that water existed before the creation of our solar system. Guest: Dr. John Tobin, Lead Researcher and Associate Scientist at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory Seg 2: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in: Prosecutors Signal Criminal Charges for Trump Are Likely Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 3: How will eliminating binary terms from legislature impact BC’s legal system? Guest: Adèle Mercier, Professor of Philosophy and L...
Will AI take over your job?
March 10, 2023 17:05 - 8 minutesA UBC psychology professor wondered whether AI was smart enough to handle some of his workload. He was astonished to discover it could. Guest: Dr. Friedrich M. Götz, Assistant Professor in Social and Personality Psychology at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kickin’ it with The Caps w/ Special Guest Carling Jackson
March 10, 2023 16:11 - 6 minutesIt’s the Whitecaps Women & Girls in Sport match Guest: Carling Jackson, The Athlete Artist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eliminating binary terms from the legislature
March 10, 2023 15:39 - 5 minutesHow will eliminating binary terms from legislature impact BC’s legal system? Guest: Adèle Mercier, Professor of Philosophy and Linguistics at Queen’s University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Weekly Cecchini Check in for Mar 10, 2023
March 10, 2023 15:15 - 9 minutesThe Weekly Cecchini Check-in: Prosecutors Signal Criminal Charges for Trump Are Likely Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Its time to spend the money!
March 10, 2023 15:00 - 10 minutesThe money has to be gone by the end of the month! Time to spend. 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 water older than the solar system?
March 10, 2023 14:18 - 8 minutesHow did astronomers discover that water existed before the creation of our solar system. Guest: Dr. John Tobin, Lead Researcher and Associate Scientist at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Personality tests at work, Grocery store CEO's defend profits & Taking action against the CCP
March 09, 2023 17:15 - 54 minutesSeg 1: Can doing a personality test, before hiring a new employee, improve a company's workplace? Guest: Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Psychologist and Author of I, Human Seg 2: Is it time for Canada to take urgent action and a stronger stand against the CCP? Guest: Gloria Fung, President of Canada Hong-Kong Link Seg 3: How did Grocery store CEOs defend their record profits while Canadian’s struggle to afford basic essentials? Guest: Alistair MacGregor, NDP Critic for Agriculture and Food Pric...
Rethinking the 'corporate ladder' to make more profit
March 09, 2023 17:04 - 9 minutesHow deconstructing the gendered corporate ladder can make businesses more profitable Guest: Teresa Freeborn, Author of “Suits and Skirts: Game On! The Battle for Corporate Power” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Introducing a private members bill to help with mental health care
March 09, 2023 16:32 - 10 minutesThe significance of Elenore Sturko’s Private Member’s Bill Guest: Elenore Sturko, BC Liberal Mental Health, Addiction, Recovery Critic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New West looks for an 'empty storefront tax'
March 09, 2023 15:51 - 8 minutesHow will an Empty Storefront Tax benefit New West? Guest: Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How did grocery store CEO's defend their high profits?
March 09, 2023 15:43 - 7 minutesHow did Grocery store CEOs defend their record profits while Canadian’s struggle to afford basic essentials? Guest: Alistair MacGregor, NDP Critic for Agriculture and Food Price Inflation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should Canada take urgent action against the CCP?
March 09, 2023 15:22 - 7 minutesIs it time for Canada to take urgent action and a stronger stand against the CCP? Guest: Gloria Fung, President of Canada Hong-Kong Link Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Be careful where you spend the money
March 09, 2023 14:59 - 11 minutesThe Premier is warning municipalities about the spending of the government's one-time funding for infrastructure. 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
Taking a personality test to improve the workplace
March 09, 2023 14:09 - 9 minutesCan doing a personality test, before hiring a new employee, improve a company's workplace? Guest: Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Psychologist and Author of I, Human Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Closing the gender pay gap, Women in the public service & Food security and local farmers
March 08, 2023 17:29 - 42 minutesSeg 1: Why the Government of Canada isn’t equipped for modern National Security threats. Guest: Vincent Rigby, Former National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister Seg 2: How does the province intend on closing the gender pay gap? Guest: Kelli Paddon, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equality Seg 3: How the first female Assistant Secretary to the Prime Minister inspired public services in Canada Guest: Janet Smith, First Female Assistant Secretary to the Prime Minister an...
Making Cents of the Markets for Mar 08, 2023
March 08, 2023 17:10 - 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
Elevating the stories from First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities
March 08, 2023 16:32 - 8 minutesHow Canada is elevating First Nations, Inuit and Métis stories Guest: Odette Auger, Alumni for Audible’s Indigenous Writers’ Circle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How funding will help local farmers
March 08, 2023 15:50 - 9 minutesHow will food security funding impact local farmers? Guest: Liana Glass, Operator of City Beet Farms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How one woman inspired Canadian women to be involved in public service
March 08, 2023 15:40 - 7 minutesHow the first female Assistant Secretary to the Prime Minister inspired public services in Canada Guest: Janet Smith, First Female Assistant Secretary to the Prime Minister and Author of Standing in Possibility Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Closing the gender pay gap in Canada
March 08, 2023 15:21 - 6 minutesHow does the province intend on closing the gender pay gap? Guest: Kelli Paddon, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equality Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: The need for bail reform
March 08, 2023 14:50 - 10 minutesBC ministers are headed to Ottawa to talk 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
Is Canada equipped to handle modern day security threats?
March 08, 2023 14:02 - 9 minutesWhy the Government of Canada isn’t equipped for modern National Security threats. Guest: Vincent Rigby, Former National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices