Mornings with Simi

Seg 1: We finally know why orcas are sinking ships In 2020, sailors near the Iberian peninsula reported orcas engaging with boats in alarming ways, such as ramming and disabling vessels. Over 670 interactions were documented, involving about 15 orcas, leading to severe damage in about a fifth of the cases and the sinking of six boats. Experts concluded these were not attacks but possibly playful b...

We’re making cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski, A Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity. - you can contact her team at 604-695-LORI or visit their website at PINKOWSKI.CA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver’s mayor, Ken Sim, deferred a vote on a motion to review the work of the city’s integrity commissioner, which would have temporarily suspended the watchdog’s ongoing work. Guest: Adriane Carr, Vancouver City Councillor for the Green Party of Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In response to the wildfire that devastated one-third of Jasper, Alberta, Parks Canada is collaborating with wildfire researchers to understand the disaster and its implications for future fires. The wildfire, which started from lightning strikes and was accelerated by strong winds, engulfed the town in less than three days. Guest: Richard Carr, Fire Research Analyst with the Canadian Forest Servi...

GUEST: Catherine Connelly, professor of human resources and management at McMaster University and Author of 'Enduring work: Experiences with Canada’s Temporary foreign worker program'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A federal judge ruled that Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly in online search, a landmark decision that could reshape the business practices of major tech companies. Guest: Rebecca Haw Allensworth, Associate Dean for Research and Distinguished Chair of Law at Vanderbilt Law School Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: NDP’s much touted Housing Hub The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2020, sailors near the Iberian peninsula reported orcas engaging with boats in alarming ways, such as ramming and disabling vessels. Over 670 interactions were documented, involving about 15 orcas, leading to severe damage in about a fifth of the cases and the sinking of six boats. Experts concluded these were not attacks but possibly playful behaviours or a cultural fad among the orcas. These...

Seg 1: How did Neanderthals go extinct? In 2010, scientists discovered that early humans and Neanderthals interbred, impacting modern humans’ circadian rhythms, immune system, and pain perception. However, the reverse gene flow—how humans influenced Neanderthals—remained unclear. Guest: Dr. Joshua Akey, Professor at the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: What’...

View From Victoria: How could we re-structure our health regions? The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver’s Integrity Commissioner has released two reports highlighting the strained relationship between Mayor Ken Sim’s office and some park board commissioners. The reports were released shortly before a council decision to freeze ongoing investigations by Commissioner Lisa Southern, pending a third-party review of her office. A special council meeting is set to consider the review and suspens...

There have been 70 emergency room closures in Interior Health and Northern Health in July alone, with double-digit closures in communities like Williams Lake, Chetwynd, and Prince Rupert in 2024. The closures, primarily due to staffing shortages, included recent shutdowns in Mackenzie and District Hospital and Chetwynd Hospital. Guest: Adrian Dix, BC’s Minister of Health Learn more about your ad c...

Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People are being advised to avoid the banks of the Chilcotin and Fraser rivers due to water breaching a dam caused by a large landslide. The situation remains volatile, with ongoing assessments and updates provided through a newly launched information portal. Guest: Tyler Olsen, Managing Editor of the Fraser Valley Current Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wall Street experienced its most significant drop in nearly two years amid increasing fears of a slowing U.S. economy. The threat of a recession is a significant concern, potentially impacting both current economic policies and future political strategies. Guest: Dr. Steven Pressman, Professor of Economics at The New School in New York City Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2010, scientists discovered that early humans and Neanderthals interbred, impacting modern humans’ circadian rhythms, immune system, and pain perception. However, the reverse gene flow—how humans influenced Neanderthals—remained unclear. A new study reveals that DNA exchange occurred between the two groups over the last 250,000 years, offering insights into Neanderthal extinction and human migr...

Seg 1: The unknown history of the Matchless Six Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx” Seg 2: Scott's Thoughts: Ford wants to turn you (and your car) into a snitch Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View from Victoria: A new euphemism for ER closures! The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 4: How do pris...

View From Victoria: A new euphemism for ER closures! The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scientists have proposed a bold plan to preserve Earth’s biodiversity by creating a vault on the moon filled with preserved samples of endangered species. By proposing this ambitious plan, scientists hope to spark international collaboration and discussions on extreme measures needed to protect biodiversity. Guest: Dr. Mary Hagedorn, Senior Research Scientist at the Smithsonian National Zoo and Co...

Lisa Southern, the first integrity commissioner for the City of Vancouver, has had her work suspended by a vote from the majority party on city council. The office's investigations will not resume until a third-party review of her work is complete. But, Southern preemptively released two reports just before the council could potentially halt her work. They detail the contentious relationship betwe...

Derik Lord, convicted for the 1990 double murder of Sharon Huenemann and Doris Leatherbarrow, has been granted full parole. The victims’ families expressed fears for their safety and disappointment in the board’s decision, accusing it of failing its duty by avoiding critical questions and making a pre-determined decision. Guest: Lisa Hobbs Birnie, Author of “Such a Good Boy: How a Pampered Son's G...

What do we know about how extreme heat and how is extreme weather affecting our infrastructure? Guest: Janey Vanessa Camp, Research Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Vanderbilt University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On August 1, 2024, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and two other Americans were freed from Russia in a prisoner exchange involving 24 prisoners and seven countries. Among those exchanged were 12 German nationals, eight Russians, and two non-prisoner children. The unusual decision to move Gershkovich’s trial up in July, where he was sentenced to 16 years on unproven espionage charges,...