Mornings with Simi

Seg 1: Are there examples of humour in the Animal world? In a recent study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B, scientists explore the playful teasing behaviours of four types of great apes Guest: Erica Cartmill, Professor of Anthropology, Cognitive Science, and Animal Behavior at Indiana University Seg 2: A rare total eclipse is coming to Canada It doesn’t happen very often, but a...

Amidst a rising number of measles outbreaks in the United States and Europe, health officials in Canada are sounding alarms regarding the potential for similar outbreaks within our borders. Guest: Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Infectious Disease Specialist at the University Health Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are concerns surrounding the death investigation practices of the BC Coroners Service due to the low autopsy rate, primarily in suspected overdose cases, which raises questions about the adequacy of the province’s investigative process. Guest: Jen St. Denis, Civic Reporter for The Tyee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Super Tuesday, a pivotal moment in the U.S. presidential primary season, involves voters from 15 states and one territory participating in selecting their party's nominee. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you heard of Looksmaxing? It’s a new tiktok trend, and if you have young or teenaged kids, you should probably be concerned. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lynx Air's recent closure follows a pattern of low-cost airlines facing challenges in the Canadian market. Guest: John Gradek, Aviation Management Professor at McGill University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back in the day David Eby advocated openness and transparency regarding the cost of the 2010 Winter Olympics, but a different story now with FIFA. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It doesn’t happen very often, but a rare solar eclipse will be highly visible in Canada this year. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a recent study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B, scientists explore the playful teasing behaviours of four types of great apes. Guest: Erica Cartmill, Professor of Anthropology, Cognitive Science, and Animal Behavior at Indiana University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: What happened to BC's Aquarian Foundation? In the early 20th century, British Columbia attracted individuals seeking spiritual escape and utopia, and one such figure was Brother XII, also known as Edward Arthur Wilson. Promoting a message of universal brotherhood and societal collapse, Brother XII gained a following in BC, leading to the establishment of the Aquarian Foundation in 1927. Gue...

Several municipalities in BC are resisting provincial regulations that limit short-term rentals. Despite not meeting eligibility requirements, Prince George's City Council unanimously voted to opt out of the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act. Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC’s Minister of Housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new study conducted in British Columbia's Interior highlights critical challenges in wildfire management due to inaccuracies in government data, particularly in representing forest fuel loads. Guest: Jen Baron, Ecologist and Researcher with the Pacific Institute of Climate Solutions Wildfire & Carbon Project and Canada Wildfire Strategic Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Is there a way to protect kids online, while also ensuring privacy and other unnecessary harms aren’t introduced? Guest: David Fraser, Privacy Lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pharmacare Act, recently introduced in the House of Commons, serves as the foundational framework for the proposed national Pharmacare program in Canada. Guest: Don Davies, Federal Critic of Health Care for the New Democratic Party of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oregon is reversing its direction with the State house and senate both passing legislation to re-criminalize possession of small amounts of drugs. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it rude to congratulate someone for having lost weight? It seems like it would be a nice compliment, but maybe it’s not? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the early 20th century, British Columbia attracted individuals seeking spiritual escape and utopia, and one such figure was Brother XII, also known as Edward Arthur Wilson. Promoting a message of universal brotherhood and societal collapse, Brother XII gained a following in BC, leading to the establishment of the Aquarian Foundation in 1927. Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada Histo...

Seg 1: Why are Canadians obsessed with snakes There are approximately 164,000 snakes kept as pets in Canada. Reportedly, 43% of Canadians who purchase snakes do so without any research beforehand. Guest: Dr. Steven R. Hall, Snakebite Expert and Lecturer in Pharmacology at Lancaster University Seg 2: View From Victoria:  An announcement on Surrey schools projects will see the government moving to c...

To Kill A Mockingbird is the third most-banned book in the world, preceded by The Call of the Wind and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The main reasons cited for the Mockingbird ban are: strong language, discussions of sexuality and rape, and the use of the n-word. Guest: Florian Gassner, Associate Professor of Teaching at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

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

Mulroney's legacy is characterized by a mix of accomplishments and controversies. Despite the challenges, he remained proud of his contributions, emphasizing his leadership decisions in the best interest of Canada. Guest: John Ivison, Political Columnist at The Globe and Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Without the transmission of information, we wouldn’t have modern day sunglasses. Guest: Lisi Kavik-Mickiyuk, Inuit Nunangat SIKU Coordinator with the Arctic Eider Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former President Trump has requested a delay in his federal classified documents criminal case in Florida until after the 2024 election, claiming he cannot receive a fair trial this year as the leading candidate. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An announcement on Surrey schools projects will see the government moving to clean up some of the fallout from the budget. 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

There are approximately 164,000 snakes kept as pets in Canada. Reportedly, 43% of Canadians who purchase snakes do so without any research beforehand. Guest: Dr. Steven R. Hall, Snakebite Expert and Lecturer in Pharmacology at Lancaster University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices