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: Government puts up millions to help out doctors
August 25, 2022 13:54 - 10 minutesAdrian Dix is trying again to improve the incentives for family doctors with an Offer of $25k funding to 4500 family doctors and doctors in walk-in-clinics to offset overhead costs. 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: Getting a refund for cancelled events, The race is on in Vancouver & Sending yeast and algae into space!
August 24, 2022 16:23 - 43 minutesCh.1: RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki is set to appear on the witness stand for a second day at the inquiry into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting. Guest: Greg Mercer, Globe and Mail Atlantic Canada Reporter Ch.2: If you buy tickets to an event, but the event doesn’t end up happening, why is it such a hassle to get your money back? Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor Ch.3: The race is still on as municipal elections get closer. In Vancouver there seems to be a tight race forming. Guest: Dr. H...
View From Victoria: Is there hope for public sector negotiations
August 24, 2022 13:53 - 10 minutesThere is some hopeful news on public sector bargaining as negotiators on both sides are headed back to the table. 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: Price of Flights dropping, Is it status quo for safety in schools? & Avoiding mosquitos during summer heat
August 23, 2022 16:10 - 53 minutesCh.1: The saga continues with lawyers for former U.S. president Donald Trump asking a federal judge to prevent the FBI from continuing to review documents recovered from his Florida estate. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent. Ch.2: Why is dancing coming under fire? Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor Ch.3: The price of plane tickets is expected to drop during the fall season, and those wanting to book flights could see some better discounts. Guest: John Gradek, Lectu...
View From Victoria: Eby wants to get on with it
August 23, 2022 13:56 - 11 minutesDavid Eby says he is “frustrated” that the NDP leadership race is taking so long. 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: Are Zoo's outdated?, Dealing with liquor shortages & More EV charging stations needed
August 22, 2022 16:18 - 31 minutesChapter 1: This wolf escape incident at the Greater Vancouver Zoo has once again brought light on the Zoo with many animal advocates taking aim at the zoo’s practices. Guest: Emily Pickett, Campaign Director for The Vancouver Humane Society Chapter 2: With liquor shortages happening around the Province as the job action by the BCGEU continues, how did restaurants, bars and pubs fair over the weekend? Guest: Jeff Guignard, Executive Director of Alliance of Beverage Licensees. Chapter 3: EV dr...
The ambulance shortage continues with little relief in sight
August 22, 2022 15:21 - 9 minutesThe shortage of paramedics to staff ambulances continues. Guest: Troy Clifford, President of the union representing paramedics and dispatchers and an active paramedic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Changes made with little change felt
August 22, 2022 13:56 - 10 minutesIt has been a year since the NDP announced a makeover and changes to the Ambulance service, but problems still persist. 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
Why taking a loan to combat inflation is not a smart idea
August 22, 2022 13:24 - 9 minutesA survey has found that one in four Canadians are taking on debt to pay for higher costs of living due to inflation. Guest: Moshe Lander, Senior lecturer at the Department of Economics at Concordia University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Full Show: If you use Apple, get the update!, Where are the tax dollars going? & Frustration at the Bank of Canada
August 19, 2022 18:36 - 39 minutesChapter 1: A U.S. judge said he is leaning toward releasing some of the evidence presented by the U.S. Justice Department to justify its search of Donald Trump's Florida home. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent. Chapter 2: A new apple update is out and the company says its an important security update to prevent hackers from gaining full admin access. Guest: Bianca Wylie, Technology expert and partner at Digital Public Chapter 3: A growing number of labour leaders ar...
View From Victoria: Falcon kicks Rustad out of the party
August 19, 2022 14:08 - 9 minutesKevin Falcon made some moves and kicked MLA John Rustad out of the 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 Full Show: Are government interventions working, Liquor drying up & COVID restrictions impacting travel
August 18, 2022 16:09 - 33 minutesChapter 1: The results are not looking good as a poll shows Hockey Canada is not sitting in a favourable light with most Canadians. Guest: Shachi Kurl, President of Angus Reid Institute Chapter 2: New figures released by the BC Coroners Office show that Kelowna is heading towards its deadliest year of toxic drug overdoses. Guest: Sheila Malcolmson, Minister of Mental Health & Addictions Chapter 3: Lingering COVID-19 border restrictions are having a negative impact on Simon Fraser University a...
Are physicists working on a time machine?
August 18, 2022 15:45 - 9 minutesSome of the world’s brightest minds are in Vancouver this week to try to solve a question that has baffled physicists for decades. Guest: Philip Stamp, Professor of Theoretical Physics at UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Waiting on the Government
August 18, 2022 14:21 - 11 minutesPeople in BC are waiting, and waiting, and waiting on the Premiers inflation relief. 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 science of snacking & demand for pickles!
August 18, 2022 14:00 - 11 minutesWhat makes a snack, flavour or food item trendy? And why is food culture leaning into the the dill pickle flavor this year? Guest: Sally Lyons Wyatt, IRI's snacking expert, Executive Vice President and Practice Leader, Client Insights, IRI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Full Show: Record breaking overdose numbers, Wolves on the loose & Can Zellers make a comeback
August 17, 2022 16:18 - 39 minutesChapter 1: There is a lot of frustration around the operations at Pearson international airport. How does the airline industry avoid future chaos? Guest: Duncan Dee, Former Air Canada COO, Expert of public transportation and policy. Chapter 2: (Part 1) British Columbia is on its way to once again breaking a grim record: recording more overdose deaths than ever before. Guest: Susan Sanderson, the executive director of Realistic Success Recovery Society Chapter 3: (Part 2) British Columbia is...
View From Victoria: Government response to overdose death numbers
August 17, 2022 14:11 - 10 minutesThe daily overdose death rate in BC is now more than double what it was when the public health emergency was declared. What is the government response to the numbers? 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: Going after $10Million in Real Estate, An inappropriate offer to veteran & Incredible Salmon return recorded
August 16, 2022 18:43 - 51 minutesChapter 1: Richmond gym owner Paul Jin has still not been charged with any criminal offense despite a years-long police investigation and now a civil forfeiture lawsuit has been filed to go after real estate valued at $10 million. Guest: Sam Cooper, Global National Investigative Reporter. Chapter 2: Hockey Canada scored poorly in governance review even before the sexual-assault settlement controversy. Guest: Grant Robertson, Globe and Mail Senior Writer. Chapter 3: Global News has learned abo...
View From Victoria: Pushback from the Government
August 16, 2022 14:11 - 11 minutesThe BC Government is pushing back against the BCGEU strike as it stands by its generous wage offer. 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: One year later in Afghanistan, Hurdles for Teachers & Initial job action by the BCGEU
August 15, 2022 20:15 - 41 minutesChapter 1: Today marks one year since the Taliban recaptured Afghanistan's capital city Kabul. By the end of August 2021, the last U.S. troops had left the country. Guest: Aurel Braun, Professor of international relations and political science at the University of Toronto Chapter 2: British Columbia Premier John Horgan has called a byelection for the Surrey South electoral district. Guest: Dr. Hamish Telford - Associate Professor of Political Science, University of the Fraser Valley. Chapter...
View From Victoria: BCGEU forms picket lines
August 15, 2022 14:10 - 10 minutesThe BCGEU says it will start job action by forming picket lines at 4 BC Liquor Distribution branches across the province. 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: Solving the Healthcare Crisis, Home sales drop & Local chef is back with new restaurant
August 12, 2022 16:17 - 36 minutesChapter 1: After the FBI executed a search warrant on former U.S. president Donald Trump's Florida home, Attorney General Merrick Garland is now looking to make those warrants public. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent. Chapter 2: The Liberals are calling for action to solve the healthcare crisis in British Columbia. Guest: Shirley Bond, BC Liberal MLA and Critic for Seniors Services & Long Term Care, and Critic for Health. Chapter 3: The number of residential homes ...
View From Victoria: Over 200 recommendations
August 12, 2022 14:29 - 10 minutesThere are over 200 recommendations in the legislature finance committee report. 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: Meteor shower hits it's peak, Pharmacists writing prescriptions & Tech jobs go bust
August 11, 2022 16:12 - 42 minutesChapter 1: Former President Donald Trump showed up for questioning under oath in New York’s civil investigation into his business practices. Guest: Linda Kenyon, CBS Reporter in Washington. Chapter 2: How making a personal connection about the Ukraine war can make people care differently about the crisis. Guest: Raji Sohal, Mornings with Simi Contributor Chapter 3: The Perseids meteor shower will be hitting its peak, so how can you see this meteor shower? And is there anything different for t...
View From Victoria: The race for leadership becomes an actual race!
August 11, 2022 14:13 - 11 minutesClimate activist Anjali Appadurai, one of the leaders of the Climate Emergency Unit, has thrown her hat into the ring to be the next leader of the BC NDP. 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: Is anyone watching World Juniors?, Building communities amid climate change & Removing tents from the DTES
August 10, 2022 16:16 - 46 minutesChapter 1: Hockey Canada appears to be trying to salvage its World Juniors championship as the tournament gets underway in Edmonton. Guest: Dan Mason, Sports culture expert and professor of sport management at the University of Alberta. Chapter 2: If you are trying to avoid your friends and family online, WhatsApp privacy changes may be able to help you out. Guest: Raji Sohal, Mornings with Simi Contributor Chapter 3: Building cities that are resilient to climate change has become an urgent ...
View From Victoria: Was Telus charging patients for basic healthcare access?
August 10, 2022 14:11 - 10 minutesThe Medical services commission investigated allegations that Telus is charging patients for access to basic health needs. 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: Stopping the spying, The history of FBI raids & Pink salmon coming home strong
August 09, 2022 16:26 - 56 minutesChapter 1: Is it time for the RCMP to discontinue the use of controversial spyware to access the encrypted communications of targets Guest: Brenda McPhail, Director, Privacy, Technology & Surveillance Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association(CCLA) Chapter 2: Could front line worker woes be mitigated if every new corporate employee worked on the front line before going to the head office? Guest: Raji Sohal, Mornings with Simi Contributor Chapter 3: FBI agents executed a search warra...
View From Victoria: What is Eby talkin' about?
August 09, 2022 14:13 - 9 minutesDavid Eby is out talking and showing his support for Victoria council’s controversial missing middle initiative saying he hopes councillors support it. 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: Pharmacists as doctors, Is a safe supply actually safe? & The RCMP spying on you
August 08, 2022 16:22 - 33 minutesChapter 1: An interesting conversation was started over the weekend by Dr. Kevin McLeod, internal medicine specialist at Lions Gate Hospital. Guest: Dr. Kevin McLeod, Internal Medicine Specialist, Lions Gate Hospital Chapter 2: There’s an article in the New York Times about Vancouver’s safe supply. And the headline reads, “Fentanyl from the Government?” Guest: CKNW show contributor Raji Sohal interviewed Annabel Mead Chapter 3: Multiple people were sent to hospital Saturday night after a man ...
View From Victoria: David Eby's solutions to the Family Doctor crisis
August 08, 2022 14:15 - 12 minutesThey might be important, but they aren't necessarily the future of healthcare in 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
Conservative leadership debate, Lengthy delays during 9-1-1 calls & Police-reported sexual assaults up 15 per cent in British Columbia
August 04, 2022 17:57 - 32 minutesCh. 1: Conservative leadership debate Jean Charest spent the last official debate of the federal Conservative leadership race on Wednesday stressing that his experience as a political leader is what the party needs to unite. Guest: Alex Boutilier, Global News Senior National Politics Reporter Ch. 2: Lengthy delays during 9-1-1 calls Paramedics across Canada are struggling to answer emergency calls and provide care because of staff shortages and overcrowded hospitals, with people who are call...
View from Victoria with Rob Shaw
August 04, 2022 14:13 - 10 minutesJohn Horgan's flippant comment Wednesday at a press conference that he'll "take out an ad in the paper" if the prime minister doesn't give him more health funding, in reference to the elderly woman we talked about Monday who'd taken out an ad in the paper to find a doctor. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
U.S. will stand by Taiwan, Electric vehicle rebate now up to $4000 & B.C. Housing CEO resigns
August 03, 2022 16:54 - 29 minutesCh. 1: U.S. will stand by Taiwan, Pelosi says during visit as China protests U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, meeting leaders in Taiwan despite warnings from China, said Wednesday that she and other members of Congress in a visiting delegation are showing they will not abandon their commitment to the self-governing island. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent Ch. 2: Electric vehicle rebate now up to $4000 in B.C. Those with a personal income above $100,000 or househol...
View from Victoria with Rob Shaw
August 03, 2022 14:15 - 9 minutesElectric vehicle rebates & BC Housing CEO steps down Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News
Nancy Pelosi begins Asia tour, Update on B.C.'s wildfires & More than 30 murals set to be unveiled across Vancouver
August 02, 2022 17:11 - 41 minutesCh. 1: Nancy Pelosi begins Asia tour as questions swirl over Taiwan visit U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi held talks with officials in Singapore on Monday at the start of her Asian tour, as questions swirled over a possible stop in Taiwan that has fuelled tension with Beijing. Guest: Akshay Singh, Non-Resident Research Fellow at the Council on International Policy Ch. 2: Hockey Canada Investigation Hockey Canada and other league executives spent three hours in front of Parliamentarians on We...
Nancy Pelosi begins Asia tour as questions swirl over Taiwan visit
August 02, 2022 15:11 - 8 minutesU.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi held talks with officials in Singapore on Monday at the start of her Asian tour, as questions swirled over a possible stop in Taiwan that has fuelled tension with Beijing. Guest: Akshay Singh, Non-Resident Research Fellow at the Council on International Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View from Victoria with Rob Shaw
August 02, 2022 14:13 - 10 minutesEnvironmental group deflating people's tires in Victoria. Why isn't this working? Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News
Shooting at South Surrey Athletic Park, Lifeguard shortage & Elderly couple desperate for a family doctor.
August 01, 2022 18:41 - 44 minutesCh. 1: View from Victoria with Rob Shaw Lieut. Uhura passes away, Elderly woman looking for a doctor for her husband to give him prescription medicine, the unsolvable knot of the family doctor. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Ch. 2: The shooting at Softball City in Surrey Two men have died after a triple shooting around the South Surrey Athletic Park. Another man has been transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to Surrey RCMP. The Integrated H...
Canadian's supporting abortion rights, Beating the heat, & Is the ArriveCAN app violating our privacy?
July 29, 2022 16:06 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBOn today's show: IPSOS poll shows majority of Canadians support abortion access... BC's wildlife is looking for ways to beat the heat Is the ArriveCAN app overstepping on your privacy? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pope Francis in Quebec, Sexual violence embedded in junior hockey culture & Bookstores busier than ever
July 28, 2022 16:25 - 52 minutesCh1: It is Day 2 of Pope Francis in Quebec. So how is everything going? Guest: Brayden Jagger Haines, Global News reporter in Montreal Ch2: The heat wave continues. Plus, labour shortages at childcare centres Guest: Raji Sohal, Mornings with Simi Contributor Ch3: How has sexual violence been embedded in junior hockey culture? Will this keep joining on? Guest: Ian Mendes, Senior Writer for The Athletic Ch4: Vancouver officials doubled down on Monday’s order to clear a growing tent city...
Squire on Sports: NFL training camp start without much hope for Seahawks quarterbacks
July 28, 2022 15:00 - 3 minutesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: ICBC rebate cheque
July 28, 2022 13:58 - 9 minutesView From Victoria: We get a local look at politics from the Provincial capital. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pope Francis in Quebec, What's up with dynamic ticket pricing? & Local Ukrainians raising funds for children's rehabilitation
July 27, 2022 16:37 - 42 minutesCh1: Pope Francis arrives in Quebec Guest: Brayden Jagger Haines, Global News reporter in Montreal Ch2: Ticketmaster has said most Bruce Springsteen tickets cost under $200, but 11% are part of a variable pricing strategy where the cost adjusts according to demand. Think Uber’s surge pricing – but for concert tickets. Guest: Raji Sohal, Mornings with Simi Contributor Ch3: Instagram’s users are shifting to video, and Instagram is adjusting the layout and algorithm accordingly. Guest: Ma...
Squire on Sports: Whitecaps beat Toronto FC to win Canadian Championship
July 27, 2022 15:00 - 3 minutesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Squire in Sports: Whitecaps beat Toronto FC to win Canadian Championship
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View From Victoria: Daily headlines
July 27, 2022 14:22 - 9 minutesView From Victoria: We get a local look at politics from the Provincial capital. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Popes apology, Public shootings and gang connections & Hot weather hits the lower mainland
July 26, 2022 16:12 - 33 minutesCh1: Pope Francis delivered an apology for the Roman Catholic Church’s role in residential schools, saying many Christians supported the colonization of Indigenous people. Guest: Erin Chalmers, Global News Anchor. Ch2: Two men have died after a public shooting in Whistler, B.C. Guest: Kim Bolan, Crime Reporter for the Vancouver Sun Ch3: Eyes from around the world watched the live coverage of the papal visit yesterday which included an apology from Pope Francis for residential schools. G...
View From Victoria: Handling the Heat
July 26, 2022 14:25 - 11 minutesView From Victoria: We get a local look at politics from the Provincial capital. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Squire on Sports: Winning the Canadian title
July 26, 2022 11:21 - 3 minutesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices