Mornings with Simi

The NDP have found a baker’s dozen worth of new targets for the speculation and vacancy tax as Finance Minister Katrine Conroy named 13 communities for the latest expansion. 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

Should we start microwaving steak? Guest: Dr. George Vekinis, Director of Research at the National Research Centre "Demokritos"and Author of “Physics in the Kitchen” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Dr. Heather Flowe and her team developed AI technology to improve police lineups by using 3D models to enhance suspect identification – which has a 42% success rate compared to traditional methods. Guest: Dr. Heather Flowe, Professor of Psychology at the University of Birmingham Seg 2: It has never been easier to go online, go to an app, or browse a catalogue on your phone and purchase ever...

Time for Making Cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski. Lori Pinkowski is a Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity. You can contact The Pinkowski Wealth Management team directly at 604-695-LORI or visit their website at Pinkowski.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland introduced a fiscal target to cap deficits at 1% of GDP from 2026-27 onward, signaling the government's commitment to fiscal responsibility amidst economic concerns. Guest: Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and the Federal Minister of Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new report underscores the Ministry's failure to inform beneficiaries about retroactive changes in eligibility criteria of COVID-19 benefits, leading to an unfair situation where individuals who initially met the criteria were later asked to repay. Guest: Katrine Conroy, BC’s Minister of Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new survey out is suggesting that the rising cost of living is influencing the opinions of informed and engaged Canadian women regarding the oil and gas industry. Guest: Sue Riddell Rose, Board Chair of Canada Powered by Women Connection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will there be a Metrotown 2? The NDP Government density drive threatens low rise, cheap apartments in exchange for large highrise buildings. 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

It has never been easier to go online, go to an app, or browse a catalogue on your phone and purchase everyday items and necessities. With this new convenience though, are we buying and spending money on things we don't need? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Heather Flowe and her team developed AI technology to improve police lineups by using 3D models to enhance suspect identification – which has a 42% success rate compared to traditional methods. Guest: Dr. Heather Flowe, Professor of Psychology at the University of Birmingham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Is Zoom turning people into zombies? A Yale neuroscientist used imaging tools to study real-time brain activity during in-person conversations and Zoom interactions. Guest: Dr. Joy Hirsch, Yale University Neuroscientist Seg 2: View from Victoria:  Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke has again raised the stakes in her battle with the NDP. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help...

When Much Music came onto the scene offering viewers music video's and interactive song countdowns, it took over the cable news package...so what happened? Guest: Sarah Black McCullogh, writer from Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there any validity to Surrey’s constitutional argument?  Guest: Ravi Hira, Lawyer in Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Microsoft announced the hiring of former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former OpenAI President Greg Brockman to lead an in-house AI innovation lab. Guest: Rishi Jaluria, managing director of software at RBC Capital Markets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver Park Board's auditor general has released a report on the need for improvement in setting and managing user fees for services and facilities around the city. Guest: Brennan Bastyovansky, Vancouver Park Board Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke has again raised the stakes in her battle with the NDP. 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 Yale neuroscientist used imaging tools to study real-time brain activity during in-person conversations and Zoom interactions. Guest: Dr. Joy Hirsch, Yale University Neuroscientist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: The legacy of The Really Terrible Orchestra of Triangles The Really Terrible Orchestra of the Triangle, inspired by a similar concept from England's Portsmouth Sinfonia, is an orchestra where musicians of varying skill levels come together to play music without the pressure of perfection.  Guest: Dr. Robert Petters, Conductor of The Really Terrible Orchestra of Triangles Seg 2: Scott’s Thou...

Tyler Funk, a Burnaby filmmaker, explores the allure and perils of seeking online fame in his documentary "Anything For Fame." Guest: Tyler Funk, Director of “Anything for Fame” on Paramount+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Federal Liberals are preparing to unveil their Fall Fiscal Update, as so many Canadians continue to struggle with affordability. Scott Shantz spoke to the leader of the Federal NDP Jagmeet Singh about what his party hopes to see announced. Guest: Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the Federal New Democratic Party Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The sales period has evolved, now spanning from October through December, a critical phase for retail success. This extended period significantly impacts the fiscal success of many retailers, though not universally beneficial. Guest: David Ian Gray, Founder and Strategist at Retail Advisory DIG360 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Spavor is accusing his fellow Canadian detainee, Michael Kovrig, of unwittingly contributing to their detention by inadvertently passing information to Canadian authorities and allied intelligence services.  Guest: Robert Fife, Ottawa Bureau Chief for The Globe and Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A collaboration between UBC and the BC Provincial Toxicology Centre aimed to refine the identification process of emerging "designer drugs." Guest: Dr. Michael Skinnider, Study Lead and Assistant Professor of Integrated Genomics at Princeton University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View from Victoria:  It was a happy event, with much to celebrate, including David Eby’s anniversary as premier. 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

Has Black Friday gone out of fashion with less that impressive sales and discounts? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices