Mornings with Simi

When people say they have pets in the house, most would immediately think of a dog or cat, but there are a lot of other, more exotic pets that give people joy and companionship.  Guest: Bailey Darrah, Animal Wrangler and Educator at Hands On Exotics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AutoCate is a newly-launched membership-based platform founded by Stefanie Bruinsma, an engineer and mechanic graduate from the University of Waterloo.  Guest: Stephanie Bruinsma, Industry Engagement Manager for the University of Waterloo's Faculty of Engineering Research Office and Founder of AutoCate.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada is facing calls to take a tougher stance against imports made through forced labor, particularly in light of recent investigative reports uncovering the involvement of North Korean workers in processing seafood for export. Guest: Lori Waller, Communications Officer for Above Ground (Human Rights and Corporate Accountability Project) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Is BC’s Safe supply being diverted into the illegal drug trade? The Solicitor General, Mike Farnworth downplays the idea of ‘widespread’ diversion. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parents of students at a Kitsilano school are frustrated and angry that they are being ticketed by bylaw officers over parking illegally while dropping of their kids at school. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: What is a crab museum? The Crab Museum, located in Margate, Kent, was founded in 2021 by Ned Suesat-Williams, his brother Bertie, and their friend Chase Coley.  Guest: Ned Suesat-Williams, Crab Enthusiast and Director of the Crab Museum in Margate, Kent Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Put an Emoji on your bill and get a better tip! New research is showing that if a receipt has an emoji on it, you...

The Surrey city council is considering a return to electronic meetings in response to disruptions from protesters urging a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. Guest: Dr. Hamish Telford, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of the Fraser Valley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The B.C. government has announced plans to build a new critical-care tower at Surrey Memorial Hospital to increase surgical capacity and enhance services for pediatric, perinatal, women's health, mental health, and stroke care. Guest: Caelie Frampton, Policy and Planning Coordinator for the Hospital Employees’ Union of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cats usually walk around with an attitude that makes the owner feel like they are not the boss around the house. But can you persuade your cat into a training regiment and actually teach your kitty to do tricks? Guest: Tori Schlosser, Cat behaviourist and consultant from Persuasion Cat training and consulting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former US President Donald Trump has seemingly changed his stance on the proposed ban of TikTok, a Chinese-owned app, despite previous claims of it being a national security threat. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The lack of transparency in disclosing payments from pharmaceutical companies to healthcare professionals and organizations in Canada raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest. Guest: Joel Lexchin, Professor Emeritus of Health Policy and Management at York University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There was a new tower announced to expand Surrey Memorial hospital, but are there enough professionals to staff the new development? Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New research is showing that if a receipt has an emoji on it, you can expect a bigger tip from your patron. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Crab Museum, located in Margate, Kent, was founded in 2021 by Ned Suesat-Williams, his brother Bertie, and their friend Chase Coley.  Guest: Ned Suesat-Williams, Crab Enthusiast and Director of the Crab Museum in Margate, Kent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Could a DNA scandal put serial killers up for retrial? A forensic scientist in Colorado with a nearly three-decade career, recently resigned amid a scandal that has sent shockwaves through the state's criminal justice system. Guest: Dan Frosch, Enterprise Reporter for The Wall Street Journal Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: The big winners at the Oscars  From Oppenheimer winning "best picture" to J...

The recent controversy involving the Princess of Wales centers around a family photograph taken by the Prince of Wales and released on Mother's Day in Britain. Guest: Redmond Shannon, European Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver is set to embrace the trend of “micro-mobility" by potentially launching a network of shared electric scooters as early as this summer. Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung, ABC Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With so many different brand names and dietary advice, how do you decide what’s best to feed your pet? Guest: Ali Chernoff, Dog and Human Food Nutritionist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Landlords in the Lower Mainland of BC are growing increasingly frustrated with the existing rental landscape, perceiving a bias in tenancy laws that favors tenants. To voice their concerns, over 200 landlords and their supporters staged a rally outside of Ravi Kahlon’s office in Delta. Guest: Baldeep Jhand, Spokesperson for Landlord Rights Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

The argument for the existence of extraterrestrial life within our galaxy is grounded in the sheer number of stars, approximately 100 billion, that constitute the Milky Way. On Friday, the Pentagon released a report saying there is no evidence that UAPs exist. At all. Guest: Dr. Avi Loeb, Frank B Baird Jr Professor of Science and Director of Harvard University’s Institute for Theory and Computatio...

After the fallout from Selina Robinson leaving the NDP, The Premier meets with Jewish leaders and acknowledges that antisemitism is on the rise in B.C. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Oppenheimer winning "best picture" to John Cena streaking across the stage, we get the Oscar highlights. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A forensic scientist in Colorado with a nearly three-decade career, recently resigned amid a scandal that has sent shockwaves through the state's criminal justice system. Guest: Dan Frosch, Enterprise Reporter for The Wall Street Journal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How 'Rumor Clinics' fought misinformation in WWII During World War II, North America faced external adversaries in the Axis powers and a formidable domestic challenge – the spread of rumours that threatened to undermine morale, sow distrust, and foster division among its citizens. Guest: Greg Daugherty, Frequent Contributor to Smithsonian Magazine and Author of “You Can Write for Magazines”...