Mornings with Simi
8,008 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 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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Can you cheer for the Oilers?
June 03, 2024 14:10 - 6 minutesAs the Edmonton Oilers get ready to be the Canadian team in the Stanley Cup Finals…Can Canadians as a whole get behind the team? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What started the Klondike Gold Rush?
June 03, 2024 14:09 - 8 minutesKeish, born in 1855 in Tagish and later known as Skookum Jim Mason, was a significant figure in the Klondike Gold Rush. Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Stress bragging at work makes you unlikeable, Canada's role in MK-ULTRA & Taxpayers should brace themselves
May 31, 2024 15:54 - 1 hourSeg 1: Can your personality determine your risk of developing dementia? According to the World Health Organization, over 55 million people worldwide have dementia, a condition affecting memory and cognition, especially in later life. Guest: Dr. Emorie Beck, Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at the University of California Seg 2: View From Victoria: Taxpayers need to brace themselves The Metro Vancouver board meeting is today to decide who gets stuck with the bill for a $3 billi...
What role did Canadians play in MK-ULTRA?
May 31, 2024 15:48 - 11 minutesThe Supreme Court of Canada has chosen not to review a Quebec ruling that prevents people in Canada from suing the U.S. government over brainwashing experiments at Montreal’s Allan Memorial Institute. Guest: Tom O’Neill, Investigative Journalist and Author of “Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why was an incendiary device thrown at a local synagogue?
May 31, 2024 14:59 - 7 minutesAt around 9:30 p.m. last night, an incendiary device was thrown at the front doors of Schara Tzedeck synagogue on Oak Street, causing minor damage but no injuries. Guest: Rabbi Andrew Rosenblatt, Senior Rabbi at the Congregation Schara Tzedeck Synagogue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kickin' It with the Caps for May 31, 2024
May 31, 2024 14:48 - 5 minutesThe Caps won in Kansas city and are home to play Colorado in their last home game for a little while. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can ‘stress bragging’ influence people’s perception of you?
May 31, 2024 14:40 - 7 minutesExperiencing workplace stress is common, and sharing these feelings with colleagues can sometimes be a relief. However, consistently boasting about stress, or “stress bragging,” can make coworkers view you as less likable and less competent Guest: Dr. Jessica Rodell, Distinguished Chaired Professor in the Management Department at the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Weekly Cecchini Check-in for May 31, 2024
May 31, 2024 14:39 - 7 minutesA New York jury found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, marking the first criminal conviction of a former U.S. president. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Taxpayers need to brace themselves
May 31, 2024 14:13 - 15 minutesThe Metro Vancouver board meeting is today to decide who gets stuck with the bill for a $3 billion overrun on the new North Shore waste treatment plant. 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 your personality determine your risk of developing dementia?
May 31, 2024 13:40 - 9 minutesAccording to the World Health Organization, over 55 million people worldwide have dementia, a condition affecting memory and cognition, especially in later life. Guest: Dr. Emorie Beck, Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at the University of California Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Is 'getting lost' genetic?, Concrete strike and the affect on BC & What is going on with the Kamloops mayor?
May 30, 2024 16:27 - 1 hourSeg 1: Why do some people always get lost? Factors such as cultural upbringing, outdoor exposure, and even video games all contribute factors to how humans get around! Guest: Professor Hugo Spiers, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London Seg 2: Scotts Thoughts: Delaying your morning coffee? There is an online trend happening where people are delaying their morning coffee. Research has shown that waiting 90 minutes to 2 hours you’ll get a better boost from the coffee....
How will we tell the difference between real and AI voices online?
May 30, 2024 15:49 - 8 minutesThe introduction of AI voice on TikTok revolutionized content creation, enabling users to easily add clear voices to videos. Guest: Gene Lee Moo, Associate Professor, Information Systems & Analytics UBC Sauder School of Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why has Kamloops Mayor been stripped of a key responsibility?
May 30, 2024 15:41 - 9 minutesThe Mayor of Kamloops, Reid Hamer-Jackson, has been removed as the official spokesperson for both the city council and the municipality. This decision came after a vote held during a closed-door council meeting, with council members citing communication challenges as a large contributing factor. Guest: Brett Mineer, Host of The NL Noon Report, on CHNL 610AM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How will another concrete strike affect Metro Vancouver’s infrastructure projects and the workers who build them?
May 30, 2024 14:56 - 7 minutesIn 2022, a five-week work stoppage depleted about a third of Metro Vancouver's concrete supply, resulting in cost increases and delays, notably impacting projects like the $2.8 billion Broadway subway line. Guest: Breton Crellin, Carpenter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why Don’t young people care about driving?
May 30, 2024 14:27 - 7 minutesTeens and young adults are way less interested in driving than they were in the 90s. What is causing this trend? Guest: Scott Shantz and Aleigha Andres, CKNW Producers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is adding Ribbon Skirts to the RCMP uniform beneficial for reconciliation?
May 30, 2024 14:21 - 9 minutesRecently the RCMP has introduced Ribbon Skirts to the uniform line up. A Traditional Indigenous garment. Guest: RCMP Sergent Kelly Willis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Conservative candidates scrutinized
May 30, 2024 14:16 - 14 minutesThe Latest fundraising letter from BC United calls out extremist comments by Conservative candidates. 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
Delaying your morning coffee?
May 30, 2024 13:40 - 5 minutesThere is an online trend happening where people are delaying their morning coffee. Research has shown that waiting 90 minutes to 2 hours you’ll get a better boost from the coffee. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why do some people always get lost?
May 30, 2024 13:39 - 9 minutesFactors such as cultural upbringing, outdoor exposure, and even video games all contribute factors to how humans get around! Guest: Professor Hugo Spiers, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Digging into pirate letters, Why regular people are paying a luxury tax & Transparency at Metro Vancouver
May 29, 2024 15:53 - 1 hourSeg 1: How a decoded letter solved a 300-year-old pirate mystery Henry Avery, known as the “Pirate King,” was infamous for committing the most lucrative act of piracy in history before vanishing mysteriously. Recent research suggests that Avery did not disappear with his stolen wealth but instead became involved in state-sponsored espionage. Guest: Dr. Sean Kingsley, Marine Archaeologist and Co-Author of “The Pirate King: The Strange Adventures of Henry Avery and the Birth of the Golden Age ...
Making Cents of the Markets for May 29, 2024
May 29, 2024 15:52 - 9 minutesTime 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
Is it time for more transparency with Metro Vancouver’s major projects?
May 29, 2024 15:37 - 9 minutesDelta Mayor George Harvie, who serves as chair of the Metro Vancouver board of directors, has come under scrutiny for his travel expenses, amounting to tens of thousands of dollars this year. Guest: Mike Klassen, ABC Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should BC require therapists and counsellors to have formal training?
May 29, 2024 14:49 - 10 minutesThe BC government is proposing new regulations to establish minimum standards for therapists' and counsellors' education, training, and public accountability. Guest: Nicole Le Bihan, Chair of the Federation of Associations for Counselling Therapists in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why are regular people paying luxury tax?
May 29, 2024 14:34 - 7 minutesIf you buy a car that is over $100k, you will be hit with a luxury tax, even if you are just purchasing the car for an everyday family car. Guest: Mohammad Shahid, Senior Tax Manager at DMCL Chartered Professional Accountants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Would naming parks after private entities actually generate revenue?
May 29, 2024 14:33 - 9 minutesVancouver city staff are exploring ways to attract corporate donors by offering naming rights for city and park board assets. Guest: Bettina Cornwell, Head of the Department of Marketing at the University of Oregon’s Lundquist College of Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: The victims of no fault insurance
May 29, 2024 14:01 - 14 minutesDavid Eby doesn’t have much sympathy for the victims of no fault insurance when asked about the plight of those with life-altering injuries but does say a review of enhanced care is scheduled for 2026. 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
Scotts Thoughts: Should Mass Transit be added to the North Shore?
May 29, 2024 13:41 - 6 minutesTraffic on the North Shore is not getting any better and a new technical study explores the ways that mass transit could benefit the communities on the North Shore. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How a decoded letter solved a 300-year-old pirate mystery
May 29, 2024 13:40 - 9 minutesHenry Avery, known as the “Pirate King,” was infamous for committing the most lucrative act of piracy in history before vanishing mysteriously. Recent research suggests that Avery did not disappear with his stolen wealth but instead became involved in state-sponsored espionage. Guest: Dr. Sean Kingsley, Marine Archaeologist and Co-Author of “The Pirate King: The Strange Adventures of Henry Avery and the Birth of the Golden Age of Piracy” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
Full Show: Canada's Justice system gets graded, A public inquiry into wastewater treatment plant & Are grocery stores lying to you?
May 28, 2024 15:52 - 1 hourSeg 1: Does Russia have a nuclear space weapon? Over the past three months, US officials have issued warnings about a potential Russian plan to deploy a new weapon in space: a satellite carrying a nuclear device. Guest: Joshua Keating, Senior Correspondent of Foreign Policy and World News at Vox and Author of “Invisible Countries: Journeys to the Edge of Nationhood” Seg 2: View From Victoria: No compassion for businesses on Broadway Premier David Eby is defending the construction delays on th...
Are grocery stores lying about the weight of their products?
May 28, 2024 15:45 - 7 minutesJacob MacLellan discovered that a 750-gram bag of No Name brand frozen vegetables he purchased weighed significantly less than advertised, only 434 grams. Guest: Jacob MacLellan, Frozen Vegetable Whistleblower Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should they launch a public inquiry into Vancouver’s wastewater treatment plant?
May 28, 2024 15:29 - 10 minutesConstruction on the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant is resuming, now with a significantly higher cost of $3.86 billion, up from the original $700 million estimate when it began in 2018. Guest: Daniel Fontaine, New West City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How will Canada’s new legislation impact upcoming strikes?
May 28, 2024 14:48 - 8 minutesA bill banning federal employers from using replacement workers during lockouts or strikes passed unanimously in the House of Commons with a 316-0 vote. Guest: Bonita Zarrillo, NDP MP for Port Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can studying birds help prevent clear-air turbulence?
May 28, 2024 14:28 - 6 minutesThe sky may seem calm, but air is constantly moving, creating turbulence, which is becoming more common due to climate change. Severe turbulence can cause injuries or death, as seen in a recent Singapore Airlines flight incident. Guest: Emily Shepard, Professor of Bioscience and Expert in Bird Flight and Air Flow at Swansea University in Wales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Canada’s criminal justice system violating human rights?
May 28, 2024 14:22 - 8 minutesUN experts acknowledged that Canada has effective systems to prevent arbitrary detention but expressed significant concerns regarding Indigenous Peoples, racial discrimination, and other vulnerable groups. Despite efforts, these groups are still detained at high rates. Guest: Priya Gopalan, Vice-Chair on Follow-Up of the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention for the United Nations Special Procedures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: No compassion for businesses on Broadway
May 28, 2024 14:09 - 15 minutesPremier David Eby is defending the construction delays on the Broadway corridor offering no sympathy for business owners along the route. 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
Does Russia have a nuclear space weapon?
May 28, 2024 13:43 - 8 minutesOver the past three months, US officials have issued warnings about a potential Russian plan to deploy a new weapon in space: a satellite carrying a nuclear device. Guest: Joshua Keating, Senior Correspondent of Foreign Policy and World News at Vox and Author of “Invisible Countries: Journeys to the Edge of Nationhood” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: The Mysteries of lightning, Housing prices impacting health & Spotting 'deepfakes' using health technology
May 27, 2024 16:04 - 1 hourSeg 1: The mysteries of lightning With severe weather advisories becoming more common as the temperature heats up we look back at how many ancient civilizations worshiped gods associated with lightning, common myths about lightning, mysteries that still surround certain kinds of lightning, new discoveries, what causes lightning scientifically, and more. Guest: Dr. Peter Watson, Professor Emeritus of Physics at Carleton University Seg 2: View From Victoria: No counter for BC United Last week c...
How can you tell what's real and what's deepfaked?
May 27, 2024 15:51 - 11 minutesKlick Labs, a research branch of Klick Health in Toronto, has developed a method to analyze voices with such precision that it can distinguish between human and AI-generated voices. This innovation comes amid a surge in deepfakes—AI-created video, audio, or photos that appear real. Guest: Yan Fossat, Senior Vice-President of Digital Health Research and Development at Klick Labs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why are so many companies getting hacked?
May 27, 2024 15:50 - 8 minutesPremier David Eby emphasized the growing threat to information security and mentioned a $50.8 million network upgrade in 2022 for better detection. Guest: Chester Wisniewski, Global Field Chief Technology Officer and Director at Sophos Cybersecurity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Monday Morning Quarterbacks for May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024 15:14 - 4 minutesHow much did the team learn about some of the new players they brought in after a 30-6 pre-season loss in Calgary? Guest: Rick Campbell, BC Lions Head Coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are ten new classrooms enough for Surrey’s growing population?
May 27, 2024 14:56 - 9 minutesThe Ministry of Education and Child Care announced funding for 10 additional classrooms at two Surrey elementary schools. The district anticipates up to 96,000 students by 2033 and continues to seek funding for managing school capacity. Guest: Rachna Singh, BC’s Minister of Education and Child Care Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can housing prices impact our health?
May 27, 2024 14:38 - 7 minutesResearchers have found that rapid increases in housing costs can significantly affect people’s health. A systematic review of 23 studies published in BMC Public Health suggests that housing price changes can impact health positively and negatively. Guest: Ashmita Grewal, Masters Student in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should we be concerned about the rising cases of Bird Flu?
May 27, 2024 14:25 - 9 minutesThe number of cow herds in the US testing positive for avian influenza (H5N1) is rising, adding to the global spread of the virus, which affects wild birds and over 50 mammal species. Guest: Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Infectious Disease Specialist at the University Health Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: No counter for BC United
May 27, 2024 14:22 - 15 minutesLast week came news of the collapse of the BC United-BC Conservative merger talks and BC United released the details of its offer to which the Conservatives didn’t even bother to counter. 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 mysteries of lightning
May 27, 2024 13:34 - 9 minutesWith severe weather advisories becoming more common as the temperature heats up we look back at how many ancient civilizations worshiped gods associated with lightning, common myths about lightning, mysteries that still surround certain kinds of lightning, new discoveries, what causes lightning scientifically, and more. Guest: Dr. Peter Watson, Professor Emeritus of Physics at Carleton University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Why do humans cry?, Messi leaves Vancouver hanging & Breaking up an Entertainment Monopoly
May 24, 2024 15:53 - 1 hourSeg 1: Why do humans cry? For more than 20 years a study has been ongoing on when and why we cry, and it turns out crying may help us obtain better insight into human nature. Guest: Dr. Ad Vingerhoets, Professor of Clinical Psychology at Tilburg University Seg 2: View From Victoria: Rustad rules out a coalition John Rustad is ruling out a coalition and a non-compete clause, which means nothing is happening on merger talks anymore and BC United will need to go at it alone. Guest: Rob Shaw, Pol...
Was the serial killer linked to four Calgary cold cases operating in BC?
May 24, 2024 15:48 - 10 minutesGary Allen Srery, a suspected serial killer from the United States, has been posthumously identified as responsible for the murders of four young females in Calgary during the 1970s. Guest: Travis McKenzie, Staff Sergeant of Alberta’s RCMP Historical Homicide Unit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does Live Nation have a stronghold on the concert ticket industry?
May 24, 2024 14:56 - 10 minutesThe Department of Justice in the US has filed a lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Ticketmaster's parent company, alleging that it has created an illegal monopoly in the live entertainment industry. Guest: Mark Lemley, Professor of Law at Stanford Law and Director of the Law, Science and Technology Program at Stanford University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kickin’ it with the Caps for May 24, 2024
May 24, 2024 14:30 - 6 minutesDisappointment from Whitecap fans as news broke that Lionel Messi will not be traveling with the team for a showdown in Vancouver. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Rustad rules out a coalition
May 24, 2024 14:09 - 14 minutesJohn Rustad is ruling out a coalition and a non-compete clause, which means nothing is happening on merger talks anymore and BC United will need to go at it alone. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices