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Mornings 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 w...

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View From Victoria: Politicians boast over fundraising cash 04.07.2024 14:46

This week the NDP are out saying they’d raised $2.2 million in the past three months. 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

One visitor’s experience from Covenant House Vancouver 04.07.2024 7:14

You’ve probably heard the name “Covenant House Vancouver” and know they help youth in need, but what exactly are the services they offer and how do they change the lives of so many seeking help? Guest: Reem, Friend Covenant House Vancouver who’s studying to become a Paralegal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s the right way to protect your skin from the sun? 04.07.2024 8:53

Experts caution against misinformation claiming sunscreen causes cancer, highlighting its critical role in preventing melanoma. Guest: Doctor Harvey Lui, Professor of Dermatology and Skin Science at UBC and VGH AND Dermatologist with BC Cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: What's trending in the world of books, Protest outside Abbotsford city hall & The plight of Okanagan fruit growers 03.07.2024 59:24

Seg 1: What’s trending in the world of books right now? We check in with the people at Indigo to see what is trending and the books you should be adding to your collection. Guest: Amanda Gauthier, Director of Print Experience at Indigo Seg 2: Has anything changed in the 5 years since Canada's tobacco ruling? Thousands of people who were impacted by the health effects of tobacco products joined a l...

Making Cents of the Markets for Jul 3, 2024 03.07.2024 12:00

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

Canada needs a strategy for online gambling advertisement 03.07.2024 9:20

Is enough being done to monitor the harms of online gambling and deal with the surge in advertisements targeting young people for these platforms? Guest: Dr. Matthew Young, Senior Research Associate, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction AND Chief Research Officer, Greo Evidence Insights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Okanagan Farmers attempt to salvage a bad growing season. 03.07.2024 8:18

A dip in temperature in early January led to the destruction of many fruit crops in the Okanagan. Stone fruit trees and grapevines across the Okanagan Valley were killed leading farmers to pivot Guest: Sukhdeep Brar, Vice President of BC Fruit Growers Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is a virtual guru? 03.07.2024 5:36

A lot of our work has moved to the online format, but could our assistants also change to exclusively working virtually? Guest: Bobby Rachette, CEO of Virtual Gurus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abbotsford homeless community sets up outside city hall 03.07.2024 8:10

The City of Abbotsford is facing a standoff with an encampment protesting homelessness at City Hall. Guest: Brittany Maple, Drug War Survivors Coordinator, Abbotsford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: Rustad on the move in Ladysmith 03.07.2024 14:18

John Rustad is probing the NDP for weaknesses as he heads to Ladysmith to explore the local anger over the government's handling of a marina. 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

Has anything changed in the 5 years since Canada's tobacco ruling? 03.07.2024 6:42

Thousands of people who were impacted by the health effects of tobacco products joined a legal battle and ultimately were awarded billions in compensation. However, no money has been received. Guest: Rob Cunningham, Senior Policy Analyst, Canadian Cancer Society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s trending in the world of books right now? 03.07.2024 8:50

We check in with the people at Indigo to see what is trending and the books you should be adding to your collection. Guest: Amanda Gauthier, Director of Print Experience at Indigo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: Are heat dome summers here to stay?, Can you afford a long retirement? & Struggling to find a summer job 02.07.2024 1:04:18

Seg 1: Heat waves & Climate Change Should Canadians get used to hot summers? What are the weather trends and patterns that are being seen with climate change affecting temperatures around the world. Guest: Elizaveta Malinina, Physical Scientist Canadian Centre for Climate Modeling and Analysis Seg 2: View From Victoria: The pre-election campaigns are underway The pre-election advertising campaign...

Simi Sara checks in from Europe 02.07.2024 6:09

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Should we be worried about the increase in driving while ‘high’? 02.07.2024 7:27

Police are seeing more DUI’s given out for people who were driving while under the influence of marijuana. Guest: Kyla Lee, Traffic Lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Young people struggle to find summer employment 02.07.2024 11:34

Are there enough jobs for young people? Youth and young adults who are finishing their post education are being met with roadblocks to employment, but why? Guest: Carolyn Tuckwell, President & CEO at Boys and Girls Clubs of South Coast BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when there is a court-ordered Sale of a major development project 02.07.2024 7:36

Developers who are unable to make load payments due to high interest rates and falling property values are being ordered to sell properties. Guest: Adam Lawrence, investment and development land sales at Goodman Commercial Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HGTV’s “Styled” Season 2 Premiers Today! 02.07.2024 5:54

Styled follows the staging and renovation adventures of Nicole Babb and Caffery Vanhorne, best friends and design experts, as they transform spaces from drab to fab. Guest: Show host's Nicole Babb and Caffery Vanhorne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you afford your retirement if you live longer 02.07.2024 8:57

Now that Canadians are living longer, the need for more money to take them into retirement is needed. Guest: Ritika Dubey, Business Reporter at the Canadian Press Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: The pre-election campaigns are underway 02.07.2024 15:28

The pre-election advertising campaign is underway with Strong BC vs Broken BC and both sides taking advantage of a loophole in BC’s election laws. 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

Heat waves & Climate Change 02.07.2024 9:03

Should Canadians get used to hot summers? What are the weather trends and patterns that are being seen with climate change affecting temperatures around the world. Guest: Elizaveta Malinina, Physical Scientist Canadian Centre for Climate Modeling and Analysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: Happy Canada Day!, Mental health and biodiversity & WestJet strike averted 01.07.2024 1:18:01

Seg 1: The On-to-Ottawa March In 1935, about 1,500 residents of federal Unemployment Relief Camps in BC went on strike. They traveled by train and truck to Vancouver to protest poor conditions in the Depression-era camps. Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx” Seg 2: Exploring the link between mental health and biodiversity If you live in a major city the lack of biodiversi...

How to celebrate Canada Day while remembering the history 01.07.2024 7:41

Brad Baker is a member of the Squamish Nation and long time educator about what Canada Day means to indigenous communities across the country, and how we can best recognize and celebrate. Guest: Brad Baker, Associate Superintendent of Indigenous Education with the Ministry of Education and Child Care & a proud member of the Squamish Nation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

The WestJet strike has been averted 01.07.2024 11:04

Aircraft Mechanics withdrew their strike action as a tentative deal has been reached but when will airline traffic get back to normal operation. Guest: Claire Newell, President of Travel Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monday Morning Quarterback for Jul 1, 2024 01.07.2024 4:32

4 games in 18 days and the squad wins 3 of them. How impressive is that? Sean Whyte has made 11 straight field goals to start the season and 28 in a row dating back to last year. Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices