Mornings with Simi

Kitsault is an abandoned mining town in a secluded and picturesque spot in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Canada Guest: Amanda Follett Hosgood, reporter in Northern B.C. for The Tyee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Law enforcement agencies have launched a massive search operation in southern Maine to locate Robert Card, a man accused of committing two mass shootings that resulted in the deaths of 18 people Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ferry workers union goes public with breakdown over overtime and Eric McNeely is surprised that the new management team has picked a fight. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 ghosts looking at people from around corners...

Seg 1: The Bell Witch haunting began in 1817 when John Bell encountered a strange animal on his property, which he shot at. Afterward, the Bell family and their home became the center of unexplained phenomena. Guest: Colin Dickey, Author of “Ghostland: An American History in Haunted Places” and Contributor for Atlas Obscura Seg 2: Have we become desensitized to mass shooting violence? Guest: Scott...

The phenomenon of people's attraction to scary experiences, such as visiting haunted houses and indulging in horror stories, is a complex paradox. Guest: Dr. Athena Aktipis, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Arizona State University and Founder of Zombified Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last time we spoke with our guest, Tel Aviv seemed relatively removed from the Israel-Hamas war. Has that changed since then? If so, what? Guest: Lea Herman, Canadian Living in Tel Aviv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new survey has found ‘extraordinary and drastic’ court judgements are the norm when government actors apply to remove homeless encampments on publicly-owned land. Guest: Stepan Wood, Canada Research Chair in Law, Society and Sustainability, Professor Allard School of Law at UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will AI be able to cure loneliness? Guest: Amir Shabani, Machine learning and Artificial Intelligence Expert at the University of the Fraser Valley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Federal Aviation Administration has regulations governing pilot medical certifications and how mental health is assessed. Guest: Dr. Robert Bor, Clinical Team Lead and Subject Matter Expert at The Centre for Aviation Psychology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: The BC government is announcing a cross-border agreement to address the Nooksack flooding with renewed talks in the wake of last year’s flood in the Fraser Valley.  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

Have we become desensitized to mass shooting violence? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bell Witch haunting began in 1817 when John Bell encountered a strange animal on his property, which he shot at. Afterward, the Bell family and their home became the center of unexplained phenomena. Guest: Colin Dickey, Author of “Ghostland: An American History in Haunted Places” and Contributor for Atlas Obscura Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: During World War II, several well-known celebrities and figures from the entertainment industry were secretly involved in espionage activities, using their fame, charm, and unique talents to gather intelligence and contribute to the war effort. Guest: Dave Kindy, Award-Winning Journalist on History and Contributor for The Washington Post Seg 2: The NHL has tucked its tail and reversed its d...

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

Everyday seems to bring a new story about Taylor Swift and it feels like she has transcended the realms of pop star into something even bigger and possibly even religious. Guest: Dr. Kathleen Riddell, Independent Researcher on Celebrity and Religion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vision Zero Vancouver whole-heartedly supports Christine Boyle’s proposal to install more than 100 additional safety cameras at intersections where over 100 collisions causing injury or death occurred between 2018 and 2022. Guest: Lucy Maloney, Traffic Safety Advocate at Vision Zero Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip and Israel has escalated, resulting in a significant loss of life and destruction.  Guest: Jeff Semple, Senior Correspondent for Global News National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A pilot project in British Columbia aims to provide comprehensive emotional support in emergency rooms, where lives can be drastically affected in moments. Their multifaceted role includes addressing various aspects of holistic care in the emergency department. Guest: Don Cowie, Spiritual Health Practitioner at Surrey Memorial Hospital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: Ahead of the announcement from the Bank of Canada, the BC Premier is confirming the pushback from the Bank after the letter Eby sent urging a hold on interest rates. 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 NHL has tucked its tail and reversed its decision about the use of rainbow coloured hockey tape, after one player stood up to the league. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During World War II, several well-known celebrities and figures from the entertainment industry were secretly involved in espionage activities, using their fame, charm, and unique talents to gather intelligence and contribute to the war effort. Guest: Dave Kindy, Award-Winning Journalist on History and Contributor for The Washington Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Seg 1: A mystery has haunted a Caribbean nation for 40 years, What happened to the body of Prime Minister Maurice Bishop?  Guest: Martine Powers, Podcast Host for the Washington Post’s "The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop" Seg 2: According to Google Canada search trends, Halloween costumes this year are all about paying homage to beloved characters and pop culture icons. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contrib...

University campuses have a long history as centers of political activism, where young individuals form their own opinions, often leading to passionate advocacy for causes they believe in. Guest: Dr. Leonie Fleischmann, Senior Lecturer in International Politics and Human Rights at the City, University of London Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you know, or have you ever met a sex worker? You might actually be surprised! It’s a huge, complicated, and evolving industry. Guest: Halena Seiferling, Executive Director of Living in Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices