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: Getting to the bottom of food prices, Scrapping the cup fee & BC's biomanufacturing sector
February 16, 2023 17:28 - 47 minutesSeg 1: A local news correspondent is riding to conquer cancer in support of Selina Robinson. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Seg 2: What is the reasoning behind the NDP’s quest to investigate food pricing within Canadian grocery stores. Guest: Alistair MacGregor, NDP Critic for Food Price Inflation Seg 3: Just as quickly as Vancouver’s single use cup fee came in, it’s going out! Guest: Rebecca Bligh, Vancouver City Councillor Seg 4: Is it possible to save old growth for...
Local black innovators building community in tech
February 16, 2023 16:55 - 8 minutesHow local Black innovators are advancing the world of tech and building a community. Guest: Anthonia Ogundele, Founder of Ethọ́s Lab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can biomanufacturing be bigger in BC?
February 16, 2023 16:29 - 7 minutesCould strengthening BC’s biomanufacturing sector improve the future of healthcare? Guest: Wendy Hurlburt, President and CEO of LifeScientists BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Saving old growth while expanding forestry sector
February 16, 2023 16:00 - 8 minutesIs it possible to save old growth forests while simultaneously increasing forestry jobs in the province? Guest: Bruce Ralston, BC Forests Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Say goodbye to the Vancouver single use cup fee
February 16, 2023 15:29 - 7 minutesJust as quickly as Vancouver’s single use cup fee came in, it’s going out! Guest: Rebecca Bligh, Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Getting to the bottom of rising grocery bills
February 16, 2023 15:22 - 8 minutesWhat is the reasoning behind the NDP’s quest to investigate food pricing within Canadian grocery stores. Guest: Alistair MacGregor, NDP Critic for Food Price Inflation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: The government blinks first
February 16, 2023 14:58 - 11 minutesThe BC government has blinked in it's showdown with its own lawyers. 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
Ride to Conquer for local Politician
February 16, 2023 14:29 - 6 minutesA local news correspondent is riding to conquer cancer in support of Selina Robinson. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Are balloons part of a bigger strategy?, Involving police in mental health calls & Funding BC's healthcare crisis
February 15, 2023 17:19 - 46 minutesSeg 1: Was sending benign balloons part of a bigger strategy? Guest: Michel Juneau-Katsuya, Former Chief of Asia-Pacific at CSIS and Author of “Nest of Spies” Seg 2: What is the response from the US government on the recent developments in the unknown balloon saga. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 3: Why involving police in mental-health calls won't reduce crime in Vancouver Guest: Stacy Ashton, Executive Director at the Crisis Centre of BC Seg 4: Should Ca...
Making Cents of the Markets for Feb 15, 2023
February 15, 2023 16:49 - 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
The story behind the fight for compassionate care
February 15, 2023 16:31 - 10 minutesThe story behind Elenore Sturko’s advocacy for compassionate care Guest: Elenore Sturko, BC Liberal MLA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How will the Feds funding help BC's healthcare system?
February 15, 2023 15:55 - 8 minutesHow will Federal funding help with BC’s healthcare crisis? Guest: David Eby, Premier of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does Canada need to step up in their approach to childhood obesity
February 15, 2023 15:45 - 6 minutesShould Canada adopt a more aggressive approach to treat childhood obesity? Guest: Dr. Mélanie Henderson, Pediatric Endocrinologist and Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Montreal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The reason police and mental health calls don't mix
February 15, 2023 15:29 - 7 minutesWhy involving police in mental-health calls won't reduce crime in Vancouver Guest: Stacy Ashton, Executive Director at the Crisis Centre of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Victoria gets some visitors
February 15, 2023 15:11 - 11 minutesThere are two federal ministers paying a warm, encouraging visit to Victoria. 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 US response to benign balloons in the sky
February 15, 2023 14:31 - 5 minutesWhat is the response from the US government on the recent developments in the unknown balloon saga. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Benign balloons are creating a stir
February 15, 2023 14:16 - 6 minutesWas sending benign balloons part of a bigger strategy? 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
Full Show: What's the deal with moon dust, How love affects the heart & The continued calls for Justice
February 14, 2023 17:18 - 43 minutesSeg 1: Could moon dust be the secret weapon to reduce the impacts of climate change? Guest: Dr. Ben Bromley, Study Lead and Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Utah Seg 2 - Looking at Valentines Day in a different light this year. Guest: Amy Deacon, Founder of Toronto Wellness Counselling Seg 3 - How did the pandemic affect child poverty in BC? Guest: Adrienne Montani, Executive Director at the First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society Seg 4 - Why BC still marches in sea...
Does your heart respond to emotional attraction?
February 14, 2023 17:12 - 6 minutesWhy do we fall in love and does the heart feel emotions? Guest: Karol E. Watson, Professor of Medicine and Cardiology at the University of California Los Angeles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recovery after an undiagnosed heart irregularity
February 14, 2023 17:11 - 8 minutesChristina Stuwe had an undetected irregular heartbeat for years which eventually led to a heart attack. She shares her story of recovery. Guest: Christina Stuwe, Heart Attack Survivor and Author of “Yes It's My Heart… Is It Yours Too?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Justice still not served as marches continue in BC
February 14, 2023 16:03 - 8 minutesWhy BC still marches in search of justice for MMIWG2S Guest: Kwákwaýel7simia Wendy Nahanee, Host Nation Matriarch and Program Manager of Culture Saves Lives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How did the pandemic affect child poverty in BC?
February 14, 2023 15:40 - 7 minutesHow did the pandemic affect child poverty in BC? Guest: Adrienne Montani, Executive Director at the First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Making social connections this Valentines Day
February 14, 2023 14:58 - 4 minutesLooking at Valentines Day in a different light this year. Guest: Amy Deacon, Founder of Toronto Wellness Counselling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: The BC government vs the lawyers
February 14, 2023 14:48 - 10 minutesThe BC government is saying one thing and the government lawyers are saying another thing. 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
Could moon dust be the secret ingredient to fight climate change?
February 14, 2023 14:39 - 7 minutesCould moon dust be the secret weapon to reduce the impacts of climate change? Guest: Dr. Ben Bromley, Study Lead and Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Utah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Movement during REM sleep cycle, What are we seeing in our skies? & Are ice baths actually good for you?
February 13, 2023 17:16 - 53 minutesSeg 1: When people go into the REM sleep cycle, they become immobile, but that is not the case with Parkinson’s patients. Guest: Dr. Ronald Postuma, Professor of Neurology at McGill University Seg 2 - What are some of the main reasons behind the Canadian Women’s National Soccer Team strike? Guest: Joshua Kloke, Staff Writer at The Atlantic and Author of “The Voyageurs: Canada's Men's Soccer Team's Quest for the World Cup Seg 3 - How are Global Leaders responding to the surge of UFOs? Guest: R...
What is the science behind the trend of 'ice baths'?
February 13, 2023 16:54 - 11 minutesAre ice baths a way to improve your overall heart health? Guest: Dr. Didrik Espeland, Professor of of Medical Biology at the UiT Arctic University of Norway’s Institute of Health Sciences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Could Vancouver lose the Cherry Blossom Festival?
February 13, 2023 16:31 - 9 minutesCould the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival become a thing of the past? Guest: Michael Dove, Executive Director of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Canada's national security at risk with surge in UFO sightings?
February 13, 2023 15:50 - 9 minutesWhat the surge of UFOs in Canadian aerospace says about our National Security Guest: Vincent Rigby, Former National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What are the aerial objects being shot down over the US and Canada?
February 13, 2023 15:28 - 5 minutesHow are Global Leaders responding to the surge of UFOs? Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global Washington Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The problems with Canadian Soccer
February 13, 2023 15:24 - 9 minutesWhat are some of the main reasons behind the Canadian Women’s National Soccer Team strike? Guest: Joshua Kloke, Staff Writer at The Atlantic and Author of “The Voyageurs: Canada's Men's Soccer Team's Quest for the World Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Big dollars coming to communities
February 13, 2023 14:58 - 10 minutesThe Premier is dipping into the surplus for another $1 billion. 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
Movements during sleep cycles in Parkinson's patients
February 13, 2023 14:24 - 7 minutesWhen people go into the REM sleep cycle, they become immobile, but that is not the case with Parkinson’s patients. Guest: Dr. Ronald Postuma, Professor of Neurology at McGill University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Ghosts in the solar system, Lack of care in BC Correction centres & Biodiversity in the age of climate change
February 10, 2023 17:15 - 40 minutesSeg 1: Are there ‘ghosts’ in our solar system? And if so, why are astronomers looking for them? Guest: Rogier Windhorst, Veteran Astronomer and Regents Professor at Arizona State University’s School Of Earth and Space Exploration Seg 2 - Why isn’t Ottawa setting aside protected funding for mental health services? Guest: Dr. Karen Cohen, Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Psychological Association Seg 3 - Has banning public drug use impacted overdoses in Campbell River? Guest: Ben Lanyon,...
Protecting biodiversity in the climate change era
February 10, 2023 15:50 - 8 minutesHow does Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change plan on protecting biodiversity? Guest: Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lack of care in BC Correction centres
February 10, 2023 15:48 - 6 minutesAudit reveals a systemic lack of care towards Indigenous Peoples in BC Correction Centres Guest: Michael Pickup, Auditor General of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Banning drug use on public property
February 10, 2023 15:21 - 9 minutesHas banning public drug use impacted overdoses in Campbell River? Guest: Ben Lanyon, Campbell River City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: John Horgan says farewell without saying farewell
February 10, 2023 14:51 - 10 minutesJohn Horgan delivers his farewell speech in the legislature and tells reporters he will submit his resignation next month. 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
Protecting funding for mental health
February 10, 2023 14:30 - 5 minutesWhy isn’t Ottawa setting aside protected funding for mental health services? Guest: Dr. Karen Cohen, Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Psychological Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are there ghosts in our solar system?
February 10, 2023 14:17 - 8 minutesAre there ‘ghosts’ in our solar system? And if so, why are astronomers looking for them? Guest: Rogier Windhorst, Veteran Astronomer and Regents Professor at Arizona State University’s School Of Earth and Space Exploration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Canadian's and international disasters, How Biden's speech affects Canada business & Cleaning up Vancouver
February 09, 2023 17:16 - 54 minutesSeg 1: Could a newly discovered layer of molten rock explain the movement of tectonic plates Guest: Junli Hua, Research Lead from from the University of Texas Jackson School of Geoscience Seg 2 - At 8:30 am, A 51-year-old man drove a city bus into a daycare in Laval, Quebec. The bus driver had worked for the STL for 10 years but had no previous incidents on his record Guest: Brayden Jagger Hains, Morning Reporter for Global News Montreal Seg 3 - How is Aleppo coping with the aftershock of Mon...
How are councilors tackling challenges around the city
February 09, 2023 17:03 - 9 minutesHow are new councillors contending with Vancouver’s significant challenges? Guest: Peter Meiszner, Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will Biden's "Buy America Act" impact Canadian companies?
February 09, 2023 17:01 - 8 minutesHow will Biden’s “Buy America Act” impact Canadian trade? Guest: Peter Clark is President of Grey, Clark, Shih and Associates, Limited Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Long term care not mentioned in Ottawa health deal
February 09, 2023 16:01 - 9 minutesAre the new healthcare plans overlooking Long Term Care? Guest: Isobel Mackenzie, BC’s Seniors Advocate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How local doctors help during international disasters
February 09, 2023 15:30 - 6 minutesHow do Canadian physicians respond to international disasters? Guest: Dr. Anthony Fong, Director at Canadian Medical Assistant Tea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the ground in Aleppo after Monday's devastating earthquake
February 09, 2023 15:22 - 8 minutesHow is Aleppo coping with the aftershock of Monday’s earthquake? Guest: Joud Kahwatieh, Medical Student in Aleppo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Dix won't talk negative on Ottawa health deal
February 09, 2023 14:49 - 11 minutesHealth Minister Adrian Dix has shared his opinions on Ottawa’s health deal and is going to make the best of the meagre terms for 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
More details about bus that crashed into Daycare centre in Montreal
February 09, 2023 14:32 - 5 minutesA 51-year-old man drove a city bus into a daycare in Laval, Quebec. The bus driver had worked for the STL for 10 years but had no previous incidents on his record Guest: Brayden Jagger Hains, Morning Reporter for Global News Montreal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Layer of molten rock and the movement of tectonic plates
February 09, 2023 14:31 - 6 minutesCould a newly discovered layer of molten rock explain the movement of tectonic plates Guest: Junli Hua, Research Lead from from the University of Texas Jackson School of Geoscience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: 10 year healthcare funding, Addressing substance use in BC & a First for Canadian Veterans
February 08, 2023 17:25 - 43 minutesSeg 1: Justin Trudeau is offering premiers $46.2-billion in healthcare funding over ten years. Guest: David Akin, Chief Political Correspondent for Global News Seg 2 - Can the Prime Minister’s 10-year healthcare plan be enough to mend Canada’s crumbling healthcare systems? Guest: Dr. Rita McCracken, Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Medicine Seg 3 - How have public consultations influenced the future of the Royal British Columbia Museum? Guest: Alicia Dubo...