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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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Was the E-Comm outage over the weekend a bigger problem? 18.03.2024 8:05

B.C.'s largest 911 service provider experienced delays due to an "unplanned outage" on Saturday morning. E-Comm 911 advised callers waiting to speak with a call taker to remain on the line for assistance. Guest: Oliver Gruter-Andrew, President and CEO of E-Comm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should we ban TikTok in Canada? 18.03.2024 8:07

As The United States looks at banning TikTok in the country, should Canada look at doing the same thing? Or are the problems with social media much bigger than just one specific company? Guest: Carmi Levy, Tech analyst and writer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Canada on the brink of a measles outbreak? 18.03.2024 8:36

Measles cases are increasing in Canada, with at least 31 cases reported so far in 2024, the highest annual total since 2019. Guest: Caroline Colijn, SFU Professor and Canada 150 Research chair in mathematics for infection, evolution, and public health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: The back n forth Baloney! 18.03.2024 14:29

Pierre Poilievre calls on David Eby to join seven other premiers in asking for a pause on the pending 23% increase in the carbon tax but Eby pushes back. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott’s Thoughts: Fighting about freakin’ traffic! 18.03.2024 6:36

Where in the lower mainland will you find the WORST traffic? Depending on who you are and your daily commute, the answers might be wildly different! Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can moving trees save our forests? 18.03.2024 9:06

Assisted tree migration is a strategy employed in forestry and conservation to address the challenges posed by climate change. But does it work? Guest: Greg O’neill, a Research scientist with BC’s Ministry of Forests, lands, and natural resource operations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: Blocking out the sun, Tracking great white sharks & Holding Social Media companies accountable 15.03.2024 57:34

Seg 1: Let’s Block out the sun, Because that’s a good idea! Solar radiation modification is being explored as a solution to the climate crisis. Methods include firing sulfur droplets into the stratosphere, spraying salty water into clouds, or scattering glass over polar ice to slow global warming. Guest: Chandra Bhusan, President and CEO at the international forum for environment, sustainability a...

Holding social media companies accountable 15.03.2024 7:54

Proposed legislation in BC aims to recover health-related costs from alleged wrongdoers, including social media giants. Guest: Niki Sharma, Attorney General of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kickin' it with the Whitecaps 15.03.2024 4:17

Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pet Week: Pet Insurance and Pet Deaths 15.03.2024 9:00

It’s always a big debate, should you or should you not get pet insurance? What is covered and what is not? Guest: Rebecca GreenStein, veterinary expert and medical advisor for rover.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How tracking a shark’s adventures can help protect the species 15.03.2024 7:48

A 14-foot Great White Shark has sparked interest among scientists for her remarkable journey across the Gulf of Mexico. Her movements are being closely monitored to understand the behavior and habitat preferences of these apex predators. Guest: Megan Winton, Fisheries Scientist with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Weekly Cecchini Check-in for Mar 15, 2024 15.03.2024 8:57

It looks like a rerun of Biden and Trump in the upcoming US Presidential election. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: Will FIFA get a blank cheque from BC Taxpayers 15.03.2024 12:32

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has obtained a copy of the deal between FIFA and Toronto, and it looks like a blank cheque for FIFA. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s Block out the sun, Because that’s a good idea! 15.03.2024 8:54

Solar radiation modification is being explored as a solution to the climate crisis. Methods include firing sulfur droplets into the stratosphere, spraying salty water into clouds, or scattering glass over polar ice to slow global warming. Guest: Chandra Bhusan, President and CEO at the international forum for environment, sustainability and technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Full Show: Cleaning up the internet, More truck parking in Surrey & Canadians hate their jobs 14.03.2024 1:04:23

Seg 1: What to do about the ‘junkification’ of the internet? AI is making it harder to know what is real, and what is fake on the internet. Is there a way for the internet to clean itself up? Guest: Nathaniel Lubin, founder of the better internet initiative Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Commercial drive Named one of the coolest streets in the world Commercial Drive in Vancouver has been named one of th...

Canadians want to leave their jobs! 14.03.2024 9:29

A report by Hays reveals that 71% of Canadian workers are considering leaving their jobs this year in search of better opportunities. Guest: Jackie Burns, Hays Recruiting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pet Week: What you should know BEFORE adopting a pet. 14.03.2024 9:20

Pets are great! But they are also a lot of work. What are some things to consider before heading down to your local adoption centre and bringing a furry new friend into your home? Guest: Jasmine McBride, Fostering Hope Animal Rescue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Pie Day! Let's talk about Pie! 14.03.2024 7:15

Today is March 14th, or 03.14 or PI DAY! or PIE DAY! So let's talk about the art of the pie! Guest: Jenell Parson, President and Founder of the Pie Hole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More truck parking coming to Surrey, but is it enough? 14.03.2024 8:47

The City of Surrey plans to build 150 new parking spaces for commercial truckers. Guest: Amit Kumar, President of the Canadian Trucking association of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: Back to Surrey with a secret negotiation 14.03.2024 15:39

The Province has made a new and final offer to Surrey but the details of the offer have been kept quiet with both sides saying they are not talking about it. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott’s Thoughts: Commercial drive Named one of the coolest streets in the world 14.03.2024 6:55

Commercial Drive in Vancouver has been named one of the "Coolest Streets in the World" by Time Out magazine. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What to do about the ‘junkification’ of the internet? 14.03.2024 8:46

AI is making it harder to know what is real, and what is fake on the internet. Is there a way for the internet to clean itself up? Guest: Nathaniel Lubin, founder of the better internet initiative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: Why do we swear in conversation?, Taking a stand against forced labour & Avoiding overspending at the mechanics 13.03.2024 1:00:30

Seg 1: What makes us want to swear? The origins of swearing are deeply rooted in human history and culture, reflecting the complex interplay between language, religion, and social norms. Guest: Dr. Emma Byrne, Neuroscientist and Author of “Why Swearing is Good For You” Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Harsh fines for parents dropping off kids Parents of students at a Kitsilano school are frustrated and a...

Making Cents of the Markets for Mar 13, 2024 13.03.2024 9:12

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

Does BC's recovery sector need more funding? 13.03.2024 9:03

The mental health and addictions minister of BC recently announced a significant investment of $117 million aimed at improving the quality of care provided at existing recovery and treatment centers across the province. Guest: Susan Sanderson, Executive Director of the Realistic Success Recovery Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices