Mornings with Simi

BC United is coming out this morning with a big childcare announcement which essentially gives people cash to reimburse them the difference between $10 a day child care. 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

Yesterday we told you all about WestJet’s new “ultrabasic” fares and many people are reacting to it in a negative way and one airline even has a response to it. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

D-Day, which happened on June 6th, was one of the most crucial moments in the Second World War and one of Canada’s most contributing roles in the war. Guest: Dr. John Maker, a historian specializing in the World Wars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: What are the top Indigenous novels and authors in Canada? Dr. Jennifer Grenz, a Nlaka’pamux woman of mixed ancestry and a restoration ecologist, integrates sacred stories, field observations, and personal experiences to present teachings from the four directions of the medicine wheel. Guest: Rania Husseini, Senior Vice President of Print at Indigo Seg 2: Would you book an UltraBasic fare wi...

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

Researchers in BC aim to significantly reduce organ rejection in kidney transplants by using advanced genetic testing to improve patient-donor matches. Guest: Dr. James Lan, Transplant Nephrologist and Assistant Professor in UBC’s Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and the Division of Nephrology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WestJet has introduced an “UltraBasic” fare, replacing its basic fare option with several restrictions. The gap between first-class and economy-class travel has widened, with first-class retaining luxury features while the economy experiences diminishing comforts and increasing fees. Guest: John Gradek, Aviation Management Professor at McGill University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Canadian Border Services employees may be going on strike, as early as Friday! What could this mean for your summer travel? Guest: Ian Lee, Associate Professor Business Management, Carleton University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Auditor General of Canada, has issued a critical report on the federal government’s ability to combat cybercrime, revealing significant deficiencies in handling the increasing number and sophistication of cyber threats. Guest: Karen Hogan, Auditor General of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Bonnie Henry is calling for the legalization of hard drugs while speaking before a committee of MPs in Ottawa.  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

Everyone wants to save money these days but what would you be willing to give up when traveling on a WestJet flight? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jennifer Grenz, a Nlaka’pamux woman of mixed ancestry and a restoration ecologist, integrates sacred stories, field observations, and personal experiences to present teachings from the four directions of the medicine wheel. Guest: Rania Husseini, Senior Vice President of Print at Indigo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Could an alien planet be habitable for humans? Scientists have discovered a new planet, Gliese 12 b, which could potentially support human life. This Earth-sized planet orbits a cool red dwarf star. Guest: Larissa Palethorpe, PhD Student at the University of Edinburgh’s Institute for Astronomy and Co-Lead of the Study Seg 2: Skills you probably should know Do you know how to cook? What abou...

Launched in 2013, Tour for Humanity is an award-winning mobile human rights education center by FSWC. Guest: Elena Kingsbury, Senior Educator at Tour for Humanity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A carpenter recounts the loss of numerous friends to fatal drug overdoses, highlighting the tragic impact of substance abuse among trades workers in British Columbia. Guest: Michael Kinsella, Co-Founder of The New PPE (Pioneering Protection for Everyone) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The initial UNDRIP Action Plan saw the task force identify 18 action groups with one or more deliverables to begin implementing over the next five years, under five themes. Guest: Khelsilem, Squamish Nation Chairperson and UNDRIP Task Force Co-Chair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There were big waves in provincial politics yesterday, as MLA Elenore Sturko crossed the floor to join the BC Conservatives, but the move has many questioning how she could align herself with a group representing such conflicting values. Guest: Charmaine De Silva, Senior Account Director at Hill and Knowlton and Longtime Vancouver Journalist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

After Donald Trump’s 2016 election win, Leonard Leo’s Federalist Society gathered conservative lawyers, officials, and judges at the Mayflower Hotel, laying the groundwork to challenge Roe v. Wade. Guest: Elizabeth Dias, National Religion Correspondent for The New York Times and Co-Author of “The Fall of Roe” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BC government admits it DID lose sensitive information in that cyberattack all along. 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

Do you know how to cook? What about how to sew? Can you change your car’s oil? Underrated skills that everyone should know Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scientists have discovered a new planet, Gliese 12 b, which could potentially support human life. This Earth-sized planet orbits a cool red dwarf star. Guest: Larissa Palethorpe, PhD Student at the University of Edinburgh’s Institute for Astronomy and Co-Lead of the Study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: What started the Klondike Gold Rush? Keish, born in 1855 in Tagish and later known as Skookum Jim Mason, was a significant figure in the Klondike Gold Rush.  Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx” Seg 2: Can you cheer for the Oilers? As the Edmonton Oilers get ready to be the Canadian Team in the Stanley Cup Finals…Can Canadians as a whole get behind the team? Guest: S...

On June 15, 2011, Vancouver experienced widespread chaos following the Vancouver Canucks’ loss in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. Guest: Kathleen Jayme, Canadian Filmmaker and Co-Director of “I’m Just Here for the Riot” Guest: Asia Youngman, Canadian Filmmaker and Co-Director of “I’m Just Here for the Riot” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lorne Doerkson, previously the caucus chair for B.C. United, has defected to the B.C. Conservatives, increasing the party’s legislative presence to three members. Guest: Kevin Falcon, Leader of the BC United Party Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pre-season wraps up with a win over Edmonton and a few solid performances that no doubt went into the final roster decisions. Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices