Mornings with Simi

David Eby’s first news conference of the year focused on cancer care after ending last year by branding wait times for cancer care in BC under his government as “unacceptable.” The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your emergency kit up to par for the cold weather and snow that is set to hit BC over the next few days? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are over 10,000 religions across the world with their own iconography, creed, ritual, worship, prayer, and community, establishing distinct boundaries. Major faiths like Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism are well-known, yet there are significant followings of lesser-known folk or tribal faiths, including Atheism. Guest: Jonny Thomson, Philosopher and Writer for Big Think Learn more...

Seg 1: How has sound shaped the universe? Our guest is a writer who delves into the impact of sound across the universe and life itself. Guest: Caspar Henderson, Multi-Award Winning Writer and Author of “A Book of Noises” Seg 2: Millennials and Gen Z say it’s hard to find work out of University In a recent survey, 38% of employers avoid hiring recent college graduates in favor of older employees....

Utilizing sewage wastewater for heating purposes is an innovative approach that False Creek in Vancouver embraced. Guest: Derek Pope, Manager of Neighbourhood Energy for the City of Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Formal negotiations to renew or revise the terms of the contract did not start until October 2023. Numerous pressing concerns remained unaddressed. Guest: Liam O’Neill, Servicing Representative of CUPE 4500 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patients admitted to hospitals in BC were notably older and more likely to be 75 years or older. This demographic shift signifies a growing elderly population requiring more comprehensive healthcare. Guest: Dr. John Staples, Clinical Associate Professor of General Internal Medicine at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Calgary, there is a development incentive to turn unused office space into residential apartments, which is a unique venture in North America. Guest: Walsh Mannas, Principal at Avison Young Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Researchers conducted a study revealing the presence of significantly higher amounts of nanoplastics in bottled water than previously estimated. Guest: Dr. Sherri “Sam” Mason, Leading Researcher in Freshwater Plastic Pollution and Director of Sustainability at Penn State Behrend College Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is some encouraging economic news for the New Democrats as the BC Construction outlook is surprisingly robust, says a news release from ICBA. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a recent survey, 38% of employers avoid hiring recent college graduates in favor of older employees. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest is a writer who delves into the impact of sound across the universe and life itself. Guest: Caspar Henderson, Multi-Award Winning Writer and Author of “A Book of Noises” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: What skin piercings can teach us about environmental change At McGill University, scientists checked out how skin changes after you get a piercing. They wanted to see what happens to the tiny organisms living on our skin after we pierce it, and what skin piercings can teach us about environmental change. So what did they find out? Guest: Charles Xu, Biology PhD student at McGill University...

A video shared on social media captured the inside of a plane shortly after it lost a part of its fuselage during the flight. Guest: John Gradek, Aviation Management Professor at McGill University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parents everywhere are saying the holidays were all about coughs. Weird coughs, constant coughs, coughs with fever and tiredness, and even some mystery coughs. These coughs were so serious they messed up plans and stuck around long after the vacation ended. Guest: Dr. Horacio Bach, Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There was some mixed news from Winter sports enthusiasts in BC This weekend. Good news first: finally, lots of snow! But here comes the downside: the lineups for the ski lifts were crazy and unbelievably long. Guest: Jack Crompton , Mayor of Resort Municipality Of Whistler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Social media took over the lives of millennials as they were the first group of people to really grow up with apps like Facebook and Instagram. So why are the same people turning away from posting their every move on social media platforms? Guest: Dr. Kevin Tran, senior media analyst at morning consult Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a chance of snowfall today for B.C.'s South Coast and Vancouver Island. Reports from Environment Canada suggest that inland areas might also get some snow. Guest: Mark Madryga, Global News Chief Meteorologist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC’s experiment with drug decriminalization is nearing its first anniversary. When launched last year, advocates and opponents alike said that other jurisdictions would be watching. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Golden Globes fell short of spectacular as the jokes weren't funny and the host had a hard time keeping people interested. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At McGill University, scientists checked out how skin changes after you get a piercing. They wanted to see what happens to the tiny organisms living on our skin after we pierce it, and what skin piercings can teach us about environmental change. So what did they find out? Guest: Charles Xu, Biology PhD student at McGill University who led the study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Seg 1: Could a recent discovery reveal the identity of Jack the Ripper? The recent revelation of Frederick Abberline's walking stick has brought significant attention to the investigation into Jack the Ripper's identity. This cane is regarded as a potentially pivotal discovery, as it bears the only known composite image of the Ripper. Guest: Sarah Bax Horton, Author of “One-Armed Jack: Uncovering...

The final suspect in a 20-year art-theft scheme has turned himself in to authorities in Pennsylvania. Nicholas Dombek surrendered at the Lackawanna County Prison in Scranton. A judge denied him bail at his first court appearance, so he remains in custody. For over six months, Dombek had been considered a fugitive. He was the only suspect who did not immediately surrender himself after prosecutors...

Records obtained through a freedom of information request revealed that when the drug decriminalization pilot project commenced in British Columbia, approximately 66% of frontline police officers had received training on the implications of decriminalization. Guest: Rob Gordon, Professor of Criminology at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

North Korea fired more than 200 artillery rounds towards South Korea's Baengnyeong and Yeonpyeong islands. The artillery fell within a maritime buffer zone near the Northern Limit Line, a disputed de facto border established by the United Nations at the end of the Korean War in 1953. Guest: Dr. Edward Howell, Lecturer of North Korean Politics at New College, University of Oxford Learn more about y...