Mornings with Simi

We break down everything from the elimination of short-term rental deductions to mental health service exemptions and CPP contribution enhancements. Guest: Daniel Rogozynski, Master of Accounting Co-Director at the University of Waterloo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you checked your home assessment yet? The new numbers were posted Saturday on the BC assessment authority website.  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 trend toward using traditionally feminine names for boys signifies a broader societal shift towards breaking gender norms. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nizari Ismaili, often referred to as the Assassins, were a secretive sect within the Ismaili branch of Shi’a Islam, active during the 11th to 13th centuries. They gained notoriety for their skill in assassination, which was used as a tool in their struggle against powerful adversaries. Guest: Jonny Thomson, Philosopher and Writer for Big Think Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Seg 1: View From Victoria: The BC Supreme Court is serving up the first challenge of 2024 for the NDP government.  The Chief Justice, Christopher Hinkson, has put a temporary hold on the new provincial legislation restricting open drug use.  The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 2: How AI revolutionized brain science in 2023 The emergence of Artificial...

Vancouver's Polar Bear Swim Club is among Canada's oldest and most renowned Polar Bear Plunge groups. It was initiated in 1920 by Peter Pantages, a Greek immigrant and member of the local swimming club, who proposed the idea as a refreshing and invigorating way to welcome the new year. Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

There is a common cycle people get stuck in; they continue to engage in similar behaviors after an indulgence or setback, rationalizing their actions with a "might as well" attitude. Guest: Charlotte Cowles, Financial Advice Columnist for The Cut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert (Evel) Knievel's involvement with the Butte Bombers in the late 1950s epitomized his deep connection to hockey and the Kootenay Area Guest: Greg Nesteroff, Kootenay Historian, Co-Author of Lost Kootenays: A History in Photographs, and Operator of the Local History Blog "The Kütne Reader" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The emergence of Artificial Intelligence and the leaps it took forward in the year 2023 has had a significant impact on brain science and helping researchers understand the inner workings of the human mind. Guest: Gary Stix, Neuroscience and Psychology Editor for Scientific American Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BC Supreme Court is serving up the first challenge of 2024 for the NDP government.  The Chief Justice, Christopher Hinkson, has put a temporary hold on the new provincial legislation restricting open drug use.  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

Did anyone show up to Stephen Hawking’s Time Travel Party? Dr. Paul Sutter, Research Professor of Astrophysics at Stony Brook University’s Institute for Advanced Computational Science The Weekly Cecchini Check-In Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News How has Vancouver changed over the past year? Mike Klassen, ABC Vancouver Councillor Mickey Mouse rings in the New Year without c...

Mickey Mouse rings in the New Year without copyright protection Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of Television, Radio and Film, and Founding Director Of The Bleier Center For Television and Popular Culture at Syracuse University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How has Vancouver changed over the past year? Mike Klassen, ABC Vancouver Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Weekly Cecchini Check-In Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View form Victoria:  Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did anyone show up to Stephen Hawking’s Time Travel Party? Dr. Paul Sutter, Research Professor of Astrophysics at Stony Brook University’s Institute for Advanced Computational Science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you commit crimes in your sleep? Dr. Michel Cramer-Bornemann leads Sleep Forensics Associates (SFA), a firm that examines cases involving parasomnias—unwanted behaviours during sleep Guest: Dr. Michel Cramer-Bornemann, Lead Investigator for the Sleep Forensics Associates View from Victoria: Premier at Year's End This year in history. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on t...

Guest: Stephen Joo, Calgary Firefighter and Runner-Up in Lego Masters Season 3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C. is very different than Ontario and Quebec. Guest: Dave McCristall, President of Computer Using Educators of B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The internet cheered this year for animals that seemed to rebel against humans Guest: Dr. Geoffrey Whitehall, Professor of political theory at Acadia University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In exploring the evolution of charisma – from Max Weber's foundational theories to contemporary attempts at its mechanization – we see the elusive nature of genuine charisma through peoples’ ongoing pursuit to harness it Guest: Adrienne Matei, Culture-Oriented Journalist and Editor for The Atlantic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recommendations from various commissions and reports emphasize the necessity for systemic changes within the RCMP Guest: Ryan Tumilty, Parliamentary Reporter for The National Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This year in history. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Michel Cramer-Bornemann leads Sleep Forensics Associates (SFA), a firm that examines cases involving parasomnias—unwanted behaviours during sleep Guest: Dr. Michel Cramer-Bornemann, Lead Investigator for the Sleep Forensics Associates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View from Victoria: Belfry Theatre vandalized A Victoria theatre was vandalized in spillover from Middle East war. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun columnist Top 5 financial moves to make before 2024 Contributing to your TFSA and RESP Opening an FHSA Maxing out your employee benefits Contributing to your RRSP Making...