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Mornings with Simi

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Mornings with Simi (Monday – Friday: 5.30 – 9am) helps you wake-up, reconnect, and get your day off on the right foot. Simi Sara dives into on the headlines of the day with veteran Global News anchors and reporters. They help you navigate through the details of the stories, highlight essential information and share new perspectives on how the daily news affects you. Simi loves the Lower Mainland. She’s lived here her whole life and truly understands the history and challenges our communities have faced over the years. Spend your Mornings with Simi and spend the rest of your day talking about w...

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

View from Victoria with Vaughn Palmer - Hospitals being used for movie sets 18.12.2023

View from Victoria with Vaughn Palmer - Hospitals being used for movie sets Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The discovery and revival of a lost Christmas Carol from 1933 18.12.2023

The discovery and revival of a lost Christmas Carol from 1933 Dr. Tegwen Roberts, Barnsley Museums' Elsecar Heritage Action Zone Officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does our brain rewire after age 40? Deltaport hazards & access to virtual bail hearings 15.12.2023

Dec. 15, 2023: Guest host Jill Bennett in for Simi Sara How does our brain rewire after age 40? Usually, we assume that connections in the brain stay the same throughout a scan Guest: Ross Pomeroy, Editor at RealClearScience and Contributor to Big Think View from Victoria: Premier arrives prepared on park board Vancouver City Council has voted to take a step toward abolishing the city’s elected pa...

Why is B.C. expanding access to virtual bail hearings? 15.12.2023

British Columbia's expansion of virtual bail statewide represents a significant stride in streamlining the justice system Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Niki Sharma, Attorney General of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How dangerous is B.C.’s Deltaport? 15.12.2023

Dan Alder lost his life while working on a crane at Deltaport due to a medical emergency, where a broken elevator complicated emergency response efforts Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Zak Vescera, Labour Reporter for The Tyee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What impact will the park board dissolution plan have on Vancouver? 15.12.2023

Mayor Ken Sim's motion aims to streamline city operations by eliminating the elected park board, suggesting inefficiencies and delays in the current system Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Dr. Hamish Telford, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of the Fraser Valley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Weekly Cecchini Check-in 15.12.2023

Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View from Victoria: Premier arrives prepared on park board 15.12.2023

Vancouver City Council has voted to take a step toward abolishing the city’s elected park board. 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

How does our brain rewire after age 40? 15.12.2023

Usually, we assume that connections in the brain stay the same throughout a scan Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Ross Pomeroy, Editor at RealClearScience and Contributor to Big Think Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is anger? Gambling epidemic & why do Vancouver police officers need a raise? 14.12.2023

Dec. 14, 2023: Guest host Jill Bennett in for Simi Sara What is anger? The essay aims to deconstruct the widely held assumption of a universally accepted and unchanging definition of 'anger' Guest: Dr. Thomas Dixon, Director of the Centre for the History of the Emotions at Queen Mary University of London and Host of the Podcast “The Sound of Anger” Scott's thoughts: Beer and wine in convenience st...

The meteor shower that convinced people the world was ending 14.12.2023

The Geminid meteor shower, known as the year’s most spectacular celestial event, will peak on the night of Dec. 13-14 Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Dave Kindy, Award-Winning Journalist on History and Contributor for The Washington Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should B.C. order a referendum on Ken Sim's actions? 14.12.2023

John Rustad asserts that the elected Park Board commissioners play a vital role and deserve a say in deciding the Board's future Guest host Jill Bennett talks to John Rustad, Leader of the B.C. Conservative Party Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott: Why we all constantly need workplace validation, and how to change it 14.12.2023

Guest host Jill Bennett and contributor Scott Shantz talk to Melody Wilding, Author of “Trust yourself - Stop overthinking and channel your emotions for success at work.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do Vancouver police officers need a raise? 14.12.2023

Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Ralph Kaisers, President of the Vancouver Police Union Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How gambling addictions are turning into a student epidemic 14.12.2023

The prevalence of mobile sports betting among college students has raised significant concerns due to the emergence of a troubling trend—gambling addiction Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Oliver Staley, Writer of Health and Technology and Editor at TIME Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View from Victoria: Over to you, Premier Eby 14.12.2023

Ken Sim’s council gives him what he wants on the park board. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott's thoughts: Beer and wine in convenience stores? 14.12.2023

Vancouver City Council voted Wednesday on changes to liquor policy in the city, which includes lifting of moratorium formally in place Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is anger? 14.12.2023

The essay aims to deconstruct the widely held assumption of a universally accepted and unchanging definition of 'anger' Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Dr. Thomas Dixon, Director of the Centre for the History of the Emotions at Queen Mary University of London and Host of the Podcast “The Sound of Anger” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making cent$ of the market with Lori Pinkowski 13.12.2023

“We’re making cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski, A Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity - You can contact her team at 604-695-LORI or visit their website at PINKOWSKI.CA” Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Lori Pinkowski, A Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bizarre epithets, VPD under investigation & does Vancouver need a park board? 13.12.2023

Dec. 13, 2023: Guest host Jill Bennett in for Simi Sara History’s most bizarre epithets If you're a noteworthy figure fixated on your lasting impression, you have your sights set on that elusive trophy: a cracking epithet. Guest: Jonny Thomson, Philosopher and Writer for Big Think Scott's thoughts: top Google searches Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi View from Victoria: Park...

WWII housing 13.12.2023

Minister Sean Fraser has confirmed that the federal government in Canada is implementing measures to address the housing crisis by drawing inspiration from a housing plan dating back to the World War II era Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Marc Lee, Senior Economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will anything come of Canada’s alignment with the UN for a ceasefire? 13.12.2023

Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Warren Kinsella, Lawyer, Author, Political Consultant, and Former Special Assistant to the Right Honourable Jean Chrétien Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does Vancouver need a park board? 13.12.2023

The proposal to dissolve Vancouver's long standing elected park board has stirred controversy and uncertainty among the public due to Mayor Ken Sim's claims of substantial financial savings Guest: Melissa De Genova, Former NPA City Councillor and Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott: Why is B.C.’s Office of Human Rights investigating the VPD? 13.12.2023

Guest Jill Bennett talks to Kasari Govender, B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View from Victoria: Park board saga 13.12.2023

Park board saga continues to go sideways for Ken Sim. 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

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