Mornings with Simi
8,008 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 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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View From Victoria: NDP government under fire for decision to change delivery of services for individuals with autism and other disabilities
September 15, 2022 15:23 - 10 minutesWe hear more about the process of changing the delivery of services for people who have autism. We also get a local look at the top stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Full Show: Ottawa could lose more than $5 billion in emergency loans, Crowds flock to London to see Queen Elizabeth's coffin procession & Low satisfaction among voters in Vancouver and Surrey
September 14, 2022 17:01 - 26 minutes00:15 - Ottawa may be unable to recoup $5-billion or more of the $49-billion in emergency loans it extended to small businesses during the pandemic lockdowns, according to a government projection Guest: Corinne Pohlmann, senior VP of national affairs at the CFIB 04:57 - Crowds flock to London to see Queen Elizabeth II's coffin procession Guest: Ben O’Hara-Byrne, host of A Little More Conversation 09:18 - Discontent is high among Vancouver and Surrey voters unhappy with the performance of thei...
Paramedic Ride Along Series: Part 5
September 14, 2022 15:04 - 5 minutesDuring community contributor Eric Chapman's ride along with paramedic Brain Twaites this week, challenges paramedics go through when dealing with the drug poisoning crisis were shared. One of the tools used to stop the poisonings is safe supply. As Brian and Eric's drive comes to an end, Brian is honest and shares what he knows about safe supply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paramedic Ride Along Series: Part 4
September 14, 2022 14:59 - 5 minutesCommunity contributor Eric Chapman is sharing the ride he took with paramedic Brian Twaites. During the ride along one of the focuses became the drug poisoning crisis killing over six people a day in B.C. As they drove through the city, Brian explained some little-known facts about what happens to people that overdose multiple times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Health Minister Adrian Dix delivers a major disappointment
September 14, 2022 14:22 - 9 minutesAdrian Dix provides few details about changes needed in health-care system. We also get a local look at the top stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Full Show: King Charles III continues his tour of the U.K., Wildfires and smoke leave B.C. concerned & Is now a good time to ask for a raise?
September 13, 2022 16:53 - 38 minutes00:12 - Mourners in Edinburgh, Scotland continue to file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, before the casket is flown to London today Guest: Redmond Shannon, Global News European Correspondent 06:07 - Wildfires and smoke are continuing to be a concern for B.C. with five wildfires of note currently burning in the province Guest: Aydan Coray, Fire Information Officer for the BC Wildfire Service 10:58 - It seems no one can catch a break these days with the high cost of living, inflation, an...
View From Victoria: Update on provincial finances
September 13, 2022 14:13 - 9 minutesFinance Minister Selina Robinson releases update on provincial finances. We also get a local look at the top stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Full Show: Poilievre wins the race, Air quality warnings & What is the Monarchy's future
September 12, 2022 16:25 - 43 minutes00:00 - It is another day of sombre ceremony in the UK today, as the country prepares for next week’s funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Guest: Redmond Shannon, Global News European Correspondent. Recording 07:53 - Pierre Poilievre, one of the first members of Parliament elected under the Conservative party’s banner, won the leadership race Saturday night. Guest: Dr. Hamish Telford - Associate Professor of Political Science, University of the Fraser Valley. 16:31 - A warning has been extended for...
View From Victoria: A quick look at Federal Politics
September 12, 2022 13:52 - 8 minutesIt was an Impressive win with a strong speech as Pierre Pollievre becomes the Conservative Leader. 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
Paramedic Ride Along Series: Part 3:
September 12, 2022 13:42 - 6 minutesCommunity contributor Eric Chapman did a ride along with BC ambulance member Brian Twaites to get to know what paramedics have been going through dealing with the large number of calls during the drug poisoning crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Full Show: Remembering Queen Elizabeth II, Relief for seniors & Home sales are slumping in BC
September 09, 2022 16:23 - 38 minutes00:00 - 96 rounds of gun salutes, one for every year of the Queen's life, have been fired at various locations in tribute to Her Late Majesty. 09:03 - Prince Charles has been preparing for the crown his entire life. Now, at age 73, that moment has finally arrived. Guest: Monique Goffinet Miller, Chief Executive Officer of the South Saskatchewan Monarchist League. 19:13 - BC announced inflation relief for British Columbians, promising tax credits and rent relief. However, as some have mentione...
View From Victoria: Was it miscommunication or a ploy?
September 09, 2022 14:25 - 9 minutesSaturday is voting day in Surrey South. It's a must win for BC Liberals. 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
Paramedic Ride Along Series: Part 2
September 09, 2022 14:21 - 5 minutesIn the last episode we were introduced to Brian Twaites who has been a paramedic for the last 36 years. As Community Contributor Eric Chapman travels around Vancouver in the Supervisors vehicle Brian helps us to get to know a little more about what it is like dealing with a drug poisoning crisis and responding to so many calls every day. What it is like responding to an OD and bringing someone back to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Saskatchewan man hunt comes to an end, The water quality in False Creek & Will a new app about "Being Real" catch on?
September 08, 2022 16:47 - 41 minutes00:00 - Saskatchewan RCMP confirmed Wednesday the capture of Myles Sanderson, a suspect in one of the worst mass killings in Canadian history. Guest: Nathaniel Dove, Global News Reporter. 05:48 - Volunteers and scientists are just about finished collecting water samples as part of their six-day "bio blitz" in Vancouver's False Creek. Guest: Kate Henderson, Researcher for BioBlitz 13:06 - The B.C. government is boosting the next Climate Action Tax Credit payment and B.C. child opportunity bene...
Paramedic Ride Along Series - Part 1
September 08, 2022 15:41 - 6 minutesEvery day in British Columbia 6 people die from drug poisoning. But what about all the lives that have been saved and who is saving them? Paramedics on the front lines are there 24/ 7 to answer the call. Community contributor Eric Chapman took a drive with 36-year paramedic Brian Twaites, to get an understanding of what paramedics go through every day bringing people back to life and preventing death. As Eric rode along in the supervisors vehicle he began by getting to know Brian twaites and ...
View From Victoria: Handing out help for high inflation
September 08, 2022 14:43 - 10 minutesThe Premier is handing out help to tackle inflation. 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 Full Show: Teaching overdose prevention, New booster campaign & The BoC hikes interest rates again
September 07, 2022 16:37 - 44 minutes00:00 - Should children learn about overdose prevention and the use of life saving procedures in school? Guest: Chloe Goodison, Founder and President of NaloxHome 08:54 - Athletes are on the defensive about their impact on climate change. Guest: Raji Sohal, Mornings with Simi Contributor 12:52 - Dr. Bonnie Henry announced a new booster rollout, recommending that British Columbians over the age of 18 get their second or third shot as soon as possible. Guest: Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health...
A new booster campaign rolls out
September 07, 2022 15:02 - 9 minutesDr. Bonnie Henry announced a new booster rollout, recommending that British Columbians over the age of 18 get their second or third shot as soon as possible. Guest: Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Teaching kids about drug overdose and prevention
September 07, 2022 14:10 - 9 minutesShould children learn about overdose prevention and the use of life saving procedures in school? Guest: Chloe Goodison, Founder and President of NaloxHome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Is today the day for Inflation relief?
September 07, 2022 14:03 - 10 minutesJohn Horgan will finally roll out inflation relief he promised four and a half months ago. 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: Update on Saskatchewan stabbing, What will rent increases look like? & The interesting history of the PNE
September 06, 2022 16:27 - 57 minutes00:00 - Some back-to-school news involving snacks and a new McDonald’s treat. Guest: Raji Sohal, Mornings with Simi Contributor 07:37 - An update from Saskatchewan as one of the two suspects is confirmed dead. Guest: Tom Vernon, Global News Saskatchewan 12:51 - A BC Student has won big in Scotland. Guest: Analise Lam, Winner of the 2022 Junior Highland Dance World Championships 17:47 - After a couple of months of restriction-free summer vacation, kids are heading back to school today. At this...
The history and memories of the PNE
September 06, 2022 16:10 - 9 minutesFor most British Columbians, the last event of the summer is a trip to the PNE! But how did the PNE become such a big attraction? Guest: Eve Lazarus, Historian and Author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are parents and kids ready for back to school?
September 06, 2022 15:03 - 11 minutesAfter a couple of months of restriction-free summer vacation, kids are heading back to school today. At this point, the province is not mandating masks for the return to school. Guest: CKNW contributor Raji Sohal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BC teen arrives home a champion
September 06, 2022 14:18 - 5 minutesA BC Student has won big in Scotland. Guest: Analise Lam, Winner of the 2022 Junior Highland Dance World Championships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Back to COVID briefings
September 06, 2022 14:10 - 10 minutesRemember COVID-19 briefings? It'll be the first one in two months looking at the fall season, back to school and latest booster program. 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 Full Show: Update on Saskatchewan man hunt, Illegal guns in Canada & How safe will schools be?
September 05, 2022 16:19 - 46 minutes00:00 - Saskatchewan is in fear after one of the worst mass killings in recent Canadian history with the suspects still at large. Guest: Troy Charles, , Global News Saskatchewan 07:27 - Is there enough coverage of the devastating floods happening in Pakistan. Guest: Ali Najaf, Vancouver Resident who immigrated from Pakistan 14:05 - Can new laws and legislation in Canada help curb the illegal guns that are brought into the country? Guest: Dr. Scott Blandford, Assistant Professor and Program Co...
View From Victoria: A deal has been reached
September 05, 2022 14:32 - 9 minutesIt is a happy labour day as a tentative deal has been reached. 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 Full Show: Time to fill up the tank, Sued for online comments & BC's low fertility rate
September 02, 2022 16:21 - 38 minutes00:00 - Gasoline prices continued to fall across much of British Columbia going into the last travel weekend of the summer. Guest: Dan McTeague, President, Canadians for Affordable Energy. 08:15 - Statistics Canada’s data on fertility in the country shows a steady decline in the last thirteen years and BC now has the lowest fertility rate in Canada. Guest: Jens von Bergmann, data scientist. 16:19 - Has your business ever been given a bad review full of false information? Well a judge has just...
Data shows BC has lowest fertility rate in Canada
September 02, 2022 14:42 - 8 minutesStatistics Canada’s data on fertility in the country shows a steady decline in the last thirteen years and BC now has the lowest fertility rate in Canada. Guest: Jens von Bergmann, data scientist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's time to fill up in the lower mainland
September 02, 2022 14:15 - 8 minutesGasoline prices continued to fall across much of British Columbia going into the last travel weekend of the summer. Guest: Dan McTeague, President, Canadians for Affordable Energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: What is the correct amount of surplus?
September 02, 2022 14:01 - 11 minutesIs the BC budget surplus really $6.5 billion, not the $1.3 billion claimed by the provincial government? 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 Full Show: Easing the burden of back-to-school, Is there missing money? & Adopting different COVID-19 guidlines
September 01, 2022 16:18 - 54 minutes00:00 - Each morning on Mornings with Simi, we begin the show with bringing you up to date with the top stories making the news. Guest: Gord MacDonald, News Anchor 11:20 - Is Uber worth having in BC? Has the popular app changed to the point where the user experience is suffering and working as a driver is not worth it? Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor 18:43 - British Columbia is looking to ease the burden of back-to-school costs with a one-time $60-million fund that expands meal programs a...
Busy back-to-school shopping weekend
September 01, 2022 15:48 - 8 minutesThis weekend is your last chance to score back to school shopping deals. Guest: CKNW Contributor Raji Sohal interviewed Ally Day, Marketing Manager at McArthurGlen Vancouver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is there more money on the books?
September 01, 2022 14:39 - 6 minutesBritish Columbia’s auditor general has raised doubts about the accuracy of the province’s public accounts, saying the $1.3-billion surplus announced by the government this week should have been about six times bigger. Guest: Michael Pickup, British Columbia’s auditor general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Easing the back-to-school burden
September 01, 2022 14:36 - 9 minutesBritish Columbia is looking to ease the burden of back-to-school costs with a one-time $60-million fund that expands meal programs and helps families pay for supplies and field trips. Guest: Jennifer Whiteside, BC Education Minister. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Coming together for rural communities
September 01, 2022 14:03 - 10 minutesRural mayors are banding together to pressure government for urgent action on ER closures and ambulance shortages. 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 Full Show: Updating the alcohol guidelines, More support needed at ECOMM & Revitalizing Vancouver's Chinatown
August 31, 2022 16:29 - 1 hour00:00 - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be at Rideau Hall for what's being billed as a small cabinet adjustment. Guest: David Akin, Global News Chief Political Correspondent. 07:03 - Are people finally sick of the loungewear they have acquired through work at home and pandemic lockdowns? Are you ready to get back into high fashion? Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor 11:12 - There is a proposed update to Canada’s alcohol guidelines which suggest as few as 3 drinks per week. How will Canadi...
The excitement and anxiety of going back to school
August 31, 2022 16:18 - 9 minutesAs kids gear up for going back to school next week, many are feeling excited… and anxious! Guest: CKNW Contributor Raji Sohal interviewed Dr. Amori Mikami, Psychologist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cleaning up and revitalizing Vancouver's Chinatown
August 31, 2022 15:04 - 10 minutesSan Francisco’s Chinatown battled issues of hate attacks, crime and violence, and a delegation from Vancouver will be touring the northern California city this week to see what’s being done to reform and revitalize its historic neighbourhood. Guest: Howard Chow, Deputy Chief Constable with the Vancouver Police Department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NPA puts up its replacement candidate in Vancouver
August 31, 2022 15:02 - 6 minutesWith just over a month and a half to go, the NPA has unveiled its replacement candidate for mayor in Vancouver’s municipal election. Guest: Fred Harding, NPA Mayoral Candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The need for more at ECOMM
August 31, 2022 14:59 - 7 minutesIn the midst of a “dire” staffing shortage, the union representing E-Comm’s 911 operators is calling on the employer to extend temporary compensation and psychological support. Guest: Donald Grant, President of Emergency Communications Professionals of BC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The new guideline could be 3 drinks a week
August 31, 2022 14:14 - 6 minutesThere is a proposed update to Canada’s alcohol guidelines which suggest as few as 3 drinks per week. How will Canadians react to this suggestion? Guest: Dr. Peter R. Butt, Associate Professor Academic Family Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Getting to a deal
August 31, 2022 14:02 - 8 minutesWhat could a possible deal look like between the BCGEU and the government as job action is scaled back. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Full Show: Unprecedented hospital and ER problems, Lineups at YVR & Is Vancouver in a state of crisis
August 30, 2022 16:31 - 47 minutes00:00 - It's been a difficult summer for our health care system; Plagued by hospital emergency room closures, staffing shortages and unprecedented wait times. Guest: Teresa Wright, Global News National Online Journalist 08:38 - Security screening lineups at Vancouver’s International Airport were shorter Monday after passengers experienced long waits Sunday. Guest: Robyn McVicker, VP, Passenger Journey at YVR 18:00 - British Columbia is looking to ease the burden of back-to-school costs with ...
View From Victoria: What can be done about the chaos at BC Ferries?
August 30, 2022 14:10 - 11 minutesWhat is John Horgan’s opinion on BC Ferries after another weekend of chaos. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Full Show: Lawyering up over E-Fest, Public service strike and hospitality woes & NASA's mission gets scrubbed...for now
August 29, 2022 16:16 - 42 minutes00:00 - Why are people choosing to move out of their own home to rent it out? Guest: Raji Sohal, Mornings with Simi Contributor 05:08 - After E-Fest organizers cancelled the race, a lawyer in Vancouver said his firm is in the “early stages” of investigating the possibility of launching a class-action lawsuit representing E-Fest ticket-buyers seeking refunds. Guest: Richard Chang, a lawyer with Diamond and Diamond Lawyers in Vancouver. 12:38 - According to COVID-19 modeler Sarah Otto the risk ...
View From Victoria: Harassment towards political figures
August 29, 2022 13:57 - 10 minutesPierre Polievre's is in the province and had some remarks about Chrystia Freeland being verbally harassed in Alberta on Friday. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Full Show: The role of Military in Freedom Protests, Releasing repeat offenders & Celebrating National Dog Day with paid time off!
August 26, 2022 16:10 - 34 minutesCh1: The Canadian military faced an “exceptional” and “unprecedented” challenge in determining what role it could play in clearing the so-called “freedom convoy” earlier this year. Guest: Amanda Connolly, Global News Political Correspondent. Ch2: More evidence that the justice system is unable to deal with repeat offenders, as a man who pleaded guilty to assaulting a pizza store worker has been arrested for more alleged attacks, just days later. Guest: Todd Stone, Official Opposition House Le...
View From Victoria: Two weeks to go!
August 26, 2022 13:54 - 10 minutesThere are only two weeks to go in the Surrey byelection and the campaign is heating up. 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 Full Show: Doug McCallum and 60K seats, Red tape for Early Childhood Educators & Scanning a BC volcano
August 25, 2022 16:26 - 46 minutesCh1: Vanessa Bryant has won a civil court case over images of her husband's death that were shared by LA County employees Guest: Raji Sohal, Mornings with Simi Contributor Ch2: The mayor of Surrey has never been shy about thinking big, and with a municipal election on the horizon, he’s talking big. Guest: Anita Huberman, President and CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade. Ch3: An operator of a childcare centre has early childhood educators ready to come to her community but they are bogged down i...