Mornings with Simi

Jake Huang's extraordinary bond with a crow began over two years ago during his daily walks along the seawall. He initially noticed that the crow had a peculiar leg injury with its talons held loosely together, leading him to consider taking it to a wildlife rehabilitation center. Guest: Jake Huang, False Creek Resident and Operator of ArisThought Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon has emphasized the need for infrastructure to support housing but believes that it should be developed in conjunction with housing projects. He stresses that it's important for municipalities to focus on both housing and infrastructure simultaneously. Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC’s Minister of Housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monday Morning Quarterbacks with Rick Campbell It was a 41-30 win over Calgary to advance to Western Final at Winnipeg next Saturday. Vernon Adams Jr. holds the Lions playoff record with 413 passes and five total touchdowns Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mayors and councils are responding to proposed housing legislation in British Columbia that seeks to increase housing density in all communities. Guest: Al Beddows, Deputy Mayor of Sooke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people who like to read probably don’t think about TikTok as a place to go to research new books, but leave it to Gen Z to combine two seemingly opposite ends of the cultural spectrum. Guest: Leigh Stein, Author and Cultural Critic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The longstanding Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the latest in a series of hostilities and wars between Israelis and Palestinians that have occurred over many years. The blame for these conflicts is often placed on both sides. Guest: Dr. Daniel Miller, Associate Professor of Religion, Society and Culture at Bishop’s University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: Premier David Eby is talking tough to the Parole Board again.  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

The Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps had a lot to say after a controversial game involving a referee who did not make a call on the pitch. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Cleland Richardson VC was a Scottish immigrant to Canada who emigrated with his family in 1913. He settled in British Columbia and joined the cadet corps of the 72nd Regiment, the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada. Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Creativity in the workplace has gained significant prominence in recent years, with a growing recognition of its value as a crucial skill for the future job market. Guest: Samuel Franklin, Cultural History Researcher at the Delft University of Technology and Author of “The Cult of Creativity: A Surprisingly Short History” Seg 2: The Royal Canadian Mint has released a new glow-in-the-dark co...

Kickin’ it with The Caps The Whitecaps have their second game against LA on Sunday. The team lost saturday, so they need to win to secure a third game. By the way, this was the first time in history that they sold enough tickets to open the upper bowl Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shaping BC’s Environmental Future: Fast Fashion We all love to get new clothes right? The shiny glow of something new, the soothing release of retail therapy... It's a huge part of our culture. You only need to stroll through any one of our great local malls to see that the clothing and fashion industry is alive and well... Or is it? CKNW Contributor Scott Shantz took a closer look at what's becom...

Is BC adequately addressing its toxic drug supply? The primary goal is to reduce dependence on the unregulated, toxic drug supply by providing access to a quality-controlled and regulated supply of drugs for individuals at risk. Guest: Michael Egilson, Chair of the BC Coroners Service Death Review Panel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minister Jennifer Whiteside has unequivocally rejected the primary recommendation from the BC Coroners Service toxic drug death review panel. The recommendation proposed a non-prescription approach to a safer drug supply. Guest: Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: As Justin Trudeau takes the heat for his flip flop on the carbon tax, the pressure is on the Eby government here at home. 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

The Royal Canadian Mint has released a new glow-in-the-dark collectible silver coin as part of its "Canada's Unexplained Phenomena" series.  Guest: Patrick Bélanger, Owner of Drift Studios and Contributor for the Royal Canadian Mint Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creativity in the workplace has gained significant prominence in recent years, with a growing recognition of its value as a crucial skill for the future job market. Guest: Samuel Franklin, Cultural History Researcher at the Delft University of Technology and Author of “The Cult of Creativity: A Surprisingly Short History” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Prominent cases of alleged lying involving individuals like Hunter Biden, Republican Representative George Santos, and rapper Offset have brought attention to the multifaceted nature of dishonesty.  Guest: Christian Miller, A. C. Reid Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University Seg 2: It’s a huge decision and the province is saying that any single family zoning area can have a seconda...

Housing Minister, Ravi Kahlon, has introduced legislation to promote the construction of small-scale, multi-unit housing in the province. This legislation will require municipalities to change zoning rules to facilitate the construction of townhomes, multiplexes, and laneway houses. Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC’s Minister of Housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scheduled to come into force in early 2024, The Intimate Images Protection Act will provide new ways to prevent the distribution of their intimate images without consent, improve access to justice, and give them a clear way to seek damages. Guest: Niki Sharma, Attorney General of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Movember, and men everywhere will be putting their razor blades in the drawers and letting the lip hair grow long and strong! Guest: Mitch Hermansen, Movember Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shaping BC’s Environmental Future: The problem being addressed is the urgent need to remove CO2 from the atmosphere to create a habitable planet for humans and preserve biodiversity. Guest: Dr. Kate Moran, President and CEO of Ocean Networks Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A coalition of individuals with strong connections to Bishop's University is calling on the provincial government to exempt Bishop's from a proposed tuition fee increase for out-of-province students. Guest: Sébastien Lebel-Grenier, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Bishop’s University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: New Democrats introduce legislation that will end exclusive zoning for single family homes over most of B.C. 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

Its a huge decision and the province is saying that any single family zoning area can have a secondary suite. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices