Mornings with Simi

Mitzi Dean's recent departure from the position of Minister of Children and Development reflects the ongoing trend of frequent ministerial changes within this portfolio, with Grace Lore becoming the 14th minister since the ministry's establishment in 1996. Guest: Grace Lore, Minister of Children and Family Development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The province of British Columbia is undergoing construction for a new cyclotron and radiopharmacy laboratory in Vancouver, aiming to enhance access to PET/CT scans and innovative cancer treatments. Guest: Dr. François Bénard, Senior Executive Director Of Research of BC Cancer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Human Rights Commissioner of BC has launched an inquiry into police use of force against racialized individuals and those with mental health issues. Guest: Kasari Govender, B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federal Ethics Commissioner Konrad von Finkenstein has decided not to investigate Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's recent vacation to Jamaica, despite opposition calls for scrutiny. Guest: Duff Conacher, Co-founder of Democracy Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC United is holding a streaming event tonight with Kevin Falcon rolling out a new advertising campaign.  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

Athletes have strategically proclaimed their greatness throughout history to emphasize their abilities. This "athlete persona," characterized by confidence and self-aggrandizement, stems from ancient Greek rituals. Guest: Dr. Peter J. Miller, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Classics at the University of Winnipeg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How did a Dick Cheney mask help us understand the mind of a crow? In 2008, researchers conducted a study using rubber masks to demonstrate that American crows have the ability to recognize familiar human faces; particularly those who might pose a threat. Guest: Dr. John Marzluff, Professor of Wildlife Science at the University of Washington Seg 2: Are Canadians taking advantage of cross-bor...

Should we do away with Sick notes? Guest: Mike Salveta, President of Human Resources Management at Pivotal HR Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A report which is part of the 2024-2025 capital plan, projects 9,777 new students based on 51,490 new housing units in the next decade in Surrey. This is the Board’s second capital plan, after its initial draft was unanimously rejected. Guest: Gary Tymoschuk, Vice-Chairperson of the Surrey School Board of Trustees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC is planning legislative amendments to the Land Act, a significant legislation governing public land access and use, covering 94% of the province. Guest: Nathan Cullen, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meta-analysis reveals a noteworthy decline in average IQs among undergraduates, dropping from approximately 119 to 102. This contrasts with the Flynn effect, a phenomenon where IQ scores in the general public have steadily risen over time. Guest: Ross Pomeroy, Senior Editor of RealClearScience.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran-backed militants allegedly carried out a drone attack, resulting in the deaths of three American service members and injuries to over 40 others. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Feds bring in a cap on international students and BC is still struggling to figure out what it all means for the Province with the Premier in Ottawa asking for some relief and possible exemptions. 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

Is there a problem with cross-border shopping spending sprees? Some people think that Canadians are abusing the Bellingham shopping locations. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2008, researchers conducted a study using rubber masks to demonstrate that American crows have the ability to recognize familiar human faces; particularly those who might pose a threat. Guest: Dr. John Marzluff, Professor of Wildlife Science at the University of Washington Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Why is there a black market for sand? The demand for sand, a key ingredient in concrete, has surged, with annual consumption reaching nearly 50 billion metric tons. However, the extraction of sand is not limitless, and concerns about the sustainability of current mining rates suggest a potential shortage by 2050. Guest: David A. Taylor, Contributing Writer for Scientific American and Author...

BC’s chief coroner is urgently pushing for comprehensive data collection standards for drug treatment, recovery services, and specific, measurable goals, such as a 50% reduction in deaths. Guest: Lisa Lapointe, BC’s Chief Coroner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Premier David Eby announced measures to help prevent youth from cyberbullying and sextortion. These include: school cellphone restrictions and legislation holding social media companies accountable for "population-level" harms. Guest: Niki Sharma, Attorney General of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mayor Ken Sim is advancing efforts to eliminate the elected Vancouver Park Board and directly transfer parks and recreation oversight to the City Council. Guest: Brennan Bastyovanszky, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the rise in deep-fake images, how do we regulate not only what’s real or fake, but also what is or isn’t legal? Guest: Kristin Thomasen, Professor at UBC’s Allard School of Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The winter political season in Ottawa is about to swing into political high gear. MPs have returned to Ottawa ready to take their seats in the House of Commons for the first time since before Christmas. Guest: David Akin, Chief Political Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NDP quietly prepared major changes to the management of crown land with legislation this spring to allow co-management, consent agreements, with 204 First Nations on 94% of province that is crown land.  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

The demand for sand, a key ingredient in concrete, has surged, with annual consumption reaching nearly 50 billion metric tons. However, the extraction of sand is not limitless, and concerns about the sustainability of current mining rates suggest a potential shortage by 2050. Guest: David A. Taylor, Contributing Writer for Scientific American and Author of “Cork Wars: Intrigue and Industry in Worl...

Seg 1: Exposing the criminals of cryptocurrency "Tracers in the Dark" explores the impact of cryptocurrency on digital black markets over the past decade. Guest: Andy Greenberg, Senior Writer on Hacking, Cybersecurity and Surveillance for WIRED and Author of “Tracers In The Dark: The Global Hunt For The Crime Lords Of Cryptocurrency” Seg 2: Health Series: Psychedelic-assisted therapy What impact c...

In her final press conference, Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe announced a disturbing record of 2,511 people who died from suspected illicit drug poisoning in the previous year. Guest: Jennifer Whiteside, BC’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices