Mornings with Simi

Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're a noteworthy figure fixated on your lasting impression, you have your sights set on that elusive trophy: a cracking epithet. Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Jonny Thomson, Philosopher and Writer for Big Think Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Did investigators find pieces of an intergalactic spaceship? A team of scientists used a magnetic sled to collect microscopic spherules along a meteor's path and compared them to a control region to gather microscopic spherules from the ocean floor. Guest: Dr. Avi Loeb, Frank B Baird Jr Professor of Science, Director of the Institute for Theory and Computation at the Center for Astrophysics...

The federal government has introduced a comprehensive dental care program valued at $13 billion to address the dental needs of eligible low- and middle-income Canadians. 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

The call for preserving evidence in the Robert Pickton case stems from the tragic murders and disappearances of over 50 women, predominantly Indigenous, from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Guest: Dr. Sasha Reid, Calgary Law Student and Creator of the Most Comprehensive Serial Killer Database in the World Guest: Sue Brown, Director of Advocacy and Staff Lawyer at Justice for Girls Learn more about...

The federal government, led by Sports Minister Carla Qualtrough, is taking decisive steps to address systemic abuse and human rights violations in Canadian sports. Guest: Carla Qualtrough, Canada’s Minister of Sport and Physical Activity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a lot of conflict these days around homework. It’s also a controversial concept in some circles: some parents agree with their children being assigned homework, while others don’t believe homework should be assigned at all. Guest: Karen Skinulis, Registered Psychotherapist who Specializes in Parenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A discussion is underway regarding the establishment of a grocery code of conduct aimed at stabilizing food prices within the Canadian market. Walmart Canada and Loblaw Companies Ltd. have reservations due to concerns that adopting the code may result in increased consumer prices. Guest: Alistair MacGregor, Federal Critic of Agriculture and Food Price Inflation Critic for the New Democratic Party...

View From Victoria: It was a park board showdown with former elected members on scene and New Democrats watching closely.  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

A team of scientists used a magnetic sled to collect microscopic spherules along a meteor's path and compared them to a control region to gather microscopic spherules from the ocean floor. Guest: Dr. Avi Loeb, Frank B Baird Jr Professor of Science, Director of the Institute for Theory and Computation at the Center for Astrophysics, and Director of the Galileo Project at Harvard University Learn mo...

Seg 1: Finding something very unusual in the stomach of a dinosaur A fossilized T. rex has been found with a surprise in its stomach after scientists have found the remains of two small bird-like dinosaurs that are preserved. Guest: Dr. Gregory Erickson, Professor of Anatomy and Vertebrate Paleobiology at Florida State University Seg 2: People and the need for better Umbrella Etiquette With all th...

Vancouverites could see some changes in liquor regulations as the city council aims at reducing restrictions and promoting business growth in the hospitality industry. Guest: Mike Klassen, Vancouver city councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former elected Park Board Commissioners will be present at the Vancouver Park Board meeting and will speak to the Board if an opportunity is provided. Guest: Ian Robertson, Former Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may think bakeries are the only ones affected by the sugar shortage related to the ongoing strike at one of the top sugar factories, but hummingbirds need white sugar also. Guest: Alison Moran, a humming bird expert and head of the hummingbird project with Rocky Point Bird Observatory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holiday shopping can bring out the worst behaviour in some people and a group of businesses have come together to talk about patience and kindness during the busy holiday shopping season. Guest: John Clerides, owner of marquis wine cellars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A team of all-women will be rowing 5,000 km from La Gomera in Spain to Nelson’s Dockyard in Antigua over the course of 40-60 days. Guest: Lauren Shea, a master’s student in the UBC Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: Premier David Eby says he is backing Attorney General Niki Sharma after criticism of victim-blaming and female shaming in recent court cases. 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

With all the rain that we experienced over the weekend, and more in the forecast, I thought it was time to review some simple rules of the umbrella, to avoid major conflicts when out and about. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A fossilized T. rex has been found with a surprise in its stomach after scientists have found the remains of two small bird-like dinosaurs that are preserved. Guest: Dr. Gregory Erickson, Professor of Anatomy and Vertebrate Paleobiology at Florida State University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite challenges during the policing transition and delays after the 2022 election, progress has been made. Guest: Norm Lipinski, Chief Constable of the Surrey Police Service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: A History of Fake Photographs on the Internet The persistent human desire to manipulate reality spans from early photographic alterations to modern deep fakes. Although technological advancements have transformed the landscape of image manipulation, the fundamental motives behind these actions remain the same. Guest: Dr. Walter Scheirer, Collegiate Associate Professor of Computer Science an...

The Mosquito Creek Marina in North Vancouver has issued eviction notices to over 400 boat owners, instructing them to vacate. The marina claims that this eviction results from safety concerns and the necessity to close specific docks permanently due to their deteriorating state. Guest: Charlie Bell, Mosquito Creek Marina Resident Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Terhune studies the power of suggestion and its ability to put people under a state of hypnosis. He conducts tests prior to putting someone under hypnosis to test their susception to suggestibility, and goes from there. But how exactly does hypnosis work? Guest: Dr. Devin Terhune, Reader in Experimental Psychology at King’s College London Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

British Columbia's opioid crisis has resulted in over 14,000 opioid-related deaths, with 90% attributed to fentanyl. This highlights the drug's widespread circulation, whether sold independently or mixed with other substances. Guest: Dr. Karen Gripp, Pediatric Emergency Physician at Nemours Children’s Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: The NDP released their housing model and are doubling down on the key projections. The Opposition demanded a government release model on which it based controversial claims for housing legislation. 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