Mornings with Simi

Guest: Selina Robinson, Former Post-Secondary Education Minister of BC and Independent MLA representing Coquitlam-Maillardville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kickin’ it with the Caps:  The Caps leave tomorrow for San Jose where they play their first away game of the season. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there a right way to train your dog? With countless resources about dog training, how do you know your dog is getting the proper training? What are some tips and tricks to getting your dog trained up? Guest: Brad Pattison, Animal Trainer and Author of “Unleashed” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The province of British Columbia has recently revamped its Securing Small Business Rebate Program in response to concerns raised by the business community.  Guest: Brenda Bailey, BC’s Minister of Jobs, Economic Development, and Innovation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A protest movement in Georgia, a swing state won by Biden in 2020, is pressuring him over his support for Israel. Following a similar effort in Michigan, the Listen to Georgia Coalition launched the Leave It Blank campaign, urging voters to submit blank ballots. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Premier held a lengthy old-fashioned scrum and answered questions about the departure of Selina Robinson and pushed back in a few ways. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Seg 1: Why people used to steal wrinkly vegetables for their health During the Victorian era and preceding centuries, people employed various plants for medicinal purposes before the advent of modern pharmaceuticals. Guest: Dr. Anne Marie Roos, Professor of the History of Science and Medicine at the University of Lincoln Seg 2: Scott Thoughts: Can the Canucks capitalize before the trade deadline?...

Guinness World Records publicly declared Bobi the "oldest dog ever" on Feb. 2, 2023, at the age of 30 years and 267 days. Experts questioned the viability of Bobi’s moniker, which led to an investigation into the legitimacy of the world record. Guest: Matt Reynolds, Senior Science Writer for WIRED Magazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new study focuses on the often-overlooked population of adolescents facing concurrent disorders, where mental health issues coincide with substance use problems. Guest: Suzanne Simpson, Teacher Who Conducted Doctoral Research at a Concurrent Disorder Facility for Youth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former BC cabinet minister Selina Robinson's decision to leave the NDP caucus and become an independent stems from a series of events that unfolded over the past months, beginning with controversial comments about Israel. Guest: Rabbi Dan Moskovitz, Senior Rabbi of Temple Sholom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shoppers at farmers' markets spend an average of $42.50 per visit, significantly impacting local producers. Supporting local agriculture in this way fosters community involvement and sustainability. Guest: Heather O’Hara, Executive Director of the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you tried to make a restaurant reservation lately? Apparently there’s a growing trend in the industry where restaurants don’t want tables of 6 or more, but is it true? Guest: Scott Shantz, Show Contributor, Morning’s with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Selina Robinson announced her departure from the NDP caucus with a devastating letter which called out members for antisemitism. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NHL Trade Deadline is tomorrow, and it seems like the Canucks are going all in this season, as word is they are actively pursuing Star winger Jake Guentzel. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During the Victorian era and preceding centuries, people employed various plants for medicinal purposes before the advent of modern pharmaceuticals. Guest: Dr. Anne Marie Roos, Professor of the History of Science and Medicine at the University of Lincoln Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: What happened to Connie Converse? Connie Converse, a musician from 1950s Greenwich Village, remained overlooked during her lifetime. Fishman's exploration resulted in a play, an album featuring Converse's unpublished songs, and now a comprehensive biography. Guest: Howard Fishman, Author of “To Anyone Who Ever Asks: The Life, Music, and Mystery of Connie Converse” Seg 2: Scott Thoughts: Mob...

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

Vancouver City Councillors recently voted to reinstate the license of a magic mushroom dispensary that had its business license suspended in May due to "gross misconduct," relating to the illegal sale of mushrooms and misrepresentation on its license application. Guest: Adrienne Carr, Green Party Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver City Councillors recently voted to reinstate the license of a magic mushroom dispensary that had its business license suspended in May due to "gross misconduct," relating to the illegal sale of mushrooms and misrepresentation on its license application. Guest: Mike Klassen, ABC Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amid ongoing challenges in Canada's healthcare system, a new poll has revealed that 42% of respondents would go to the United States and pay for routine health care. Guest: Sean Simpson, Senior VP, Ipsos public affairs, Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liberal and NDP MP’s recent obstruction of a proposed parliamentary investigation into a significant security breach at Canada's high-security infectious disease laboratory in Winnipeg has sparked controversy. Guest: Steven Chase, Senior Parliamentary Reporter for The Globe and Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FIFA transparency saga continues with the Premier saying Monday that the province will “absolutely” be as open as it can be about what it agreed to and what it will cost. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a lot of back-n-forth that goes on when discussing bike lanes and the rules of the road/lanes.  What if mobility scooters for seniors and people with disabilities were allowed to use the bike lanes as well? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connie Converse, a musician from 1950s Greenwich Village, remained overlooked during her lifetime. Fishman's exploration resulted in a play, an album featuring Converse's unpublished songs, and now a comprehensive biography. Guest: Howard Fishman, Author of “To Anyone Who Ever Asks: The Life, Music, and Mystery of Connie Converse” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices