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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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How much lying do you do in a day? 02.11.2023 9:37

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: The best books of the year, Illegal dumping in Metro Vancouver & Coping with the rising costs in Canada 01.11.2023 1:04:51

Seg 1: Developing the Best Books of the Year list is a labour of love which involves a dedicated committee of Indigo of book lovers and book experts tirelessly collaborating to narrow a list of hundreds of novels down to their top ten. Guest: Rania Husseini, Senior Vice President of Print at Indigo Seg 2: The Halloween hangover is kicking in and the sugar crash is depleting the energy of youths, a...

Making Cents of the Markets for Nov 01, 2023 01.11.2023 10:56

Making Cents of the Market: 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

Why BC is being left out of the rebate talk for home heating? 01.11.2023 9:48

The BC NDP is raising concerns and seeking federal assistance to help Canadians cope with heating costs during the upcoming winter season. Guest: Josie Osborne, BC Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pink-Shirt Day store opens! 01.11.2023 5:57

The Pink Shirt Day online store opens today. Since 2008 the campaign has raised over 2.8 million supporting youth anti-bullying programs in British Columbia and throughout Western Canada Guest: Andrea Cadogan, Vice President of Fortis BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can transparency improve the gender pay gap? 01.11.2023 7:16

Will transparency improve BC’s gender pay gap? Starting today, all employers in BC will have to include pay information on their public job postings. Guest: Kelli Paddon, BC’s Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shaping BC’s Environmental Future: Bio-diversity in British Columbia 01.11.2023 5:25

Shaping BC’s Environmental Future: Out of all the Canadian provinces and territories, British Columbia is the MOST bio-diverse, according to stats from bio diversity B-C dot org. To maintain and promote biodiversity in B-C, it is crucial that we protect habitats for creatures great and small. CKNW contributor Geri Mayer-Judson has a story that focuses on some VERY small creatures on Vancouver Isla...

Scott dives into illegal dumping 01.11.2023 9:47

What is illegal dumping and why does it seem so ordinary to see garbage just dropped off wherever is most convenient? Guest: Kristina Nishi, Manager of Recycling and Waste Recovery for The City of Richmond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: BC United have plans for the carbon tax 01.11.2023 13:35

View From Victoria: BC United is rolling out a tax relief plan as the debate on carbon tax opens up and Kevin Falcon responds to Ottawa’s home heating oil tax break for Eastern provinces. 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 Halloween Hangover 01.11.2023 6:02

The Halloween hangover is kicking in and the sugar crash is depleting the energy of youths, and adults everywhere! Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does Indigo select its top books of the year? 01.11.2023 9:28

Developing the Best Books of the Year list is a labour of love which involves a dedicated committee of Indigo of book lovers and book experts tirelessly collaborating to narrow a list of hundreds of novels down to their top ten. Guest: Rania Husseini, Senior Vice President of Print at Indigo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: Halloween ghost and gouls, S.O.S coalition looks to make community safe & The Surrey students working with NASA 31.10.2023 1:08:31

Seg 1: In 1958, the Herrmann family of Seaford, Long Island, encountered unexplained phenomena in their suburban home, including popping sounds and objects moving mysteriously. Guest: Megan Alda, Host of the Podcast “Haunted History” Seg 2: At what age would you take your kids to court in order to get them up and out of your home? Or are parents obligated to take care of their kids forever? Guest:...

Using cameras to detect distracted driving 31.10.2023 10:47

Will cameras be able to detect if drivers are using their cell phone at the time of an accident? Guest: Lorraine Sommerfeld, Auto Columnist for Driving.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arthritis report card gives low grades to all provinces 31.10.2023 8:23

Arthritis Society Canada has released The State of Arthritis in Canada Report Card, giving low grades to all provinces and territories. British Columbia eked out a C grade overall (66/100). Guest: Trish Barbato, President and CEO of the Arthritis Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Competing in NASA's Human Exploration Rover Challenge 31.10.2023 9:37

The LeoCraft Design Team from Princess Margaret Secondary School in Surrey, B.C., consisting of 10 students in grades 11 and 12, has been selected to compete in NASA's 2024 Human Exploration Rover Challenge. Guest: Jeevan Sandhu and Jasmeet Kaur Dhaliwal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shaping BC's Environmental Future: The significant challenges of shellfish hatcheries 31.10.2023 6:38

In British Columbia, shellfish hatcheries face significant challenges due to annual mortality events, linked to factors like marine heat waves, infectious agents, ocean acidification, and climate change. Guest: Dr. Timothy Green, Canada Research Chair in Shellfish Health and Genetics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Protecting retailers with new safety coalition 31.10.2023 9:04

A new public safety coalition called "SOS: Save Our Streets" has been formed in British Columbia by prominent retailers and community groups. Guest: Ian Tostenson, President and CEO BC Restaurant and Food Services Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: Premier acts quick on holocaust education 31.10.2023 13:19

View From Victoria: It’s been three weeks since Hamas attack in Israel and the Premier announced that Holocaust education will now be incorporated into the curriculum in B.C. high schools. 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

Taking your kids to court to get them out of the house 31.10.2023 5:26

At what age would you take your kids to court in order to get them up and out of your home? Or are parents obligated to take care of their kids forever? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scary movies that might actually be haunted 31.10.2023 9:47

In 1958, the Herrmann family of Seaford, Long Island, encountered unexplained phenomena in their suburban home, including popping sounds and objects moving mysteriously. Guest: Megan Alda, Host of the Podcast “Haunted History” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Human-ape super warriors, Time moving faster as we age, & Turning golf course land into housing? 30.10.2023 33:00

How a Soviet doctor tried to create human-ape super warriors. Why does time fly as you age? How will BC’s new Rebate Program help small businesses? What should Vancouver do with its golf courses? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most haunted places in Canada, a mummified town in B.C & How does one become a prime B.C. teacher 27.10.2023 1:02:35

What are the most haunted places in Canada? Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel: ghost bride walking on staircase, a woman who knocks on doors, a ghost bellhop that is very helpful, etc. Charles Camsell Hospital in Edmonton: Empty hospital being turned into condos. Stories of crying in rooms, elevator in morgue working without electricity, ghosts screaming, etc. Victoria Legislature: lots of stories of...

Inside the initiatives and projects headed by the Honourable Janet Austin 27.10.2023 9:43

Guest: The Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant governor of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kickin’ it with the Whitecaps 27.10.2023 4:22

Playoff game Saturday in Los Angeles – big game against LAFC Guest: Vanni Sartini, coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to become one of B.C.’s best teachers? 27.10.2023 7:42

Guest: Jenny Mitchell, teacher at Summerland Middle School and this year’s recipient of the Premier’s Award for Excellence in Education in the area of Community Engagement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices