Mornings with Simi

The concept of pedestrian scramble or "all walk" crossings, where pedestrians can cross from any corner of an intersection to any other corner, and examines the challenges and considerations associated with their implementation. Guest: John Turecki, Founder of Step One Mobility and Former Manager of Transportation Design for the City of Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Why did Langley defund Christmas in Williams Park? Guest: Eric Woodward, Mayor of Langley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada's National Ballet School is embarking on its annual National Audition Tour, looking for exceptionally talented and passionate young dancers to join its esteemed Professional Ballet-Academic Program in the vibrant city of Toronto. Guest: Elizabeth, Local Grade 9 Student Attending the National Ballet School’s Professional Program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delving into the intricate history and complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with a particular emphasis on the Oslo Accords and their evolution over the past three decades. Guest: Dr. Amnon Aran, Professor of International Politics of the Middle East at the City University of London Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: The town of Lytton is seeing delays in rebuilding after wildfires destroyed the town. Now it's dealing with delays due to bureaucracy and government inaction. 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

New research is out and it is showing that hitting the snooze button in the morning might actually make waking up easier. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The rise of artificial intelligence has introduced transformative possibilities in text analysis. However, when AI encounters intricate and perplexing text, it confronts a unique set of challenges, proving the algorithm’s limitations. Guest: Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Science Communicator for JILA at the University of Colorado and the Editor-in-Chief of Light & Matter Learn more about your ad choic...

Seg 1: When it comes to the holiday season, Deloitte Canada is forecasting spending to be down about 11 per cent from last year. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 2: View From Victoria: The Premier is going bad cop/good cop on Surrey saying the fight is over and not to waste any money on a court challenge because the City of Surrey will lose. We get a local look at the to...

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

A once-per-month income assistance payment system significantly impacts drug-related deaths and the overall well-being of people living in poverty in BC. This policy has been in place for decades, leading to several concerning outcomes. Guest: Dr. Lindsey Richardson, Research Scientist with the BC Centre on Substance Use and Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of B...

Why are over a ⅓ of us willing to change jobs in the next year? Guest: Darryl Wright, People Advisory Services and Talent and Future of Work at Ernst & Young Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U-S President Joe Biden has arrived in Israel, for some high stakes diplomacy. Biden met earlier with the Israeli Prime Minister and Israel’s war cabinet. Guest: Jeff Semple, Senior Correspondent for Global News National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The organizers of the annual Christmas in Williams Park display in the Township of Langley received a letter in mid-September from the municipality stating that they would no longer support the event. Guest: Barbara Sharp, President of the Christmas in Williams Park Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 View From Victoria: The Premier is going bad cop/good cop on Surrey saying the fight is over and not to waste any money on a court challenge because the City of Surrey will lose. 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

When it comes to the holiday season, Deloitte Canada is forecasting spending to be down about 11 per cent from last year. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: In 1905, George Cove developed solar panels that could offer a cleaner and more affordable alternative to household fossil fuels. But, just when his company was about to take off in 1909, Cove was mysteriously kidnapped, leading fossil fuel companies to take over.  Guest: Dr. Sugandha Srivastav, British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow and Lecturer in Environmental Economics at the University of...

The historical evolution of margarine in Canada is filled with debates, political opposition, and the federal ban on margarine, along with regional variations in provincial regulations and coloration policies Guest: Ryan Manucha, Lawyer and Author of "Booze, Cigarettes, and Constitutional Dust-ups: Canada's Quest for Interprovincial Free Trade" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

The article underscores the challenges in discussing war with children and the need to shield them from the harsh realities of global conflicts by emphasizing the importance of preserving children's innocence.  Guest: Alex Kingsbury, Editor At Large for The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC has introduced new legislation regulating short-term rentals on platforms like Airbnb to improve the availability and affordability of long-term housing in the province. Guest: Dr. David Wachsmuth, Canada Research Chair in Urban Governance and Associate Professor at McGill University’s School of Urban Planning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buy now, pay later" is a relatively new financial technology that enables consumers to make immediate purchases and pay in installments at a later date.  Guest: Vivek Astvansh, Associate professor of Quantitative Marketing and Analytics at McGill University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: Has the Surrey policing standoff come to an end?  Mike Farnworth introduces legislation to make Surrey Policing Service the provider of policing services.  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

UN experts have warned that Gaza is being "strangled" by Israel's weeklong siege and aerial bombardment. Now, concerns are growing that further escalation and a lack of safety for fleeing civilians could risk drawing regional foes into the long-running conflict. Guest: Crystal Goomansingh, Global News Europe Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1905, George Cove developed solar panels that could offer a cleaner and more affordable alternative to household fossil fuels. But, just when his company was about to take off in 1909, Cove was mysteriously kidnapped, leading fossil fuel companies to take over.  Guest: Dr. Sugandha Srivastav, British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow and Lecturer in Environmental Economics at the University of Oxford...

Seg 1: Dr. Günster and his team are addressing lunar dust issues on moon missions, which can harm equipment due to the Moon's low gravity. Guest: Dr. Jens Günster, Director of Division Ceramic Processing and Biomaterials at BAM: Germany’s Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing Seg 2: Would you watch your favourite artist perform, but on a screen? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for...

Nearly a year after ABC Vancouver's election victory, driven in part by a commitment to hire 100 police officers and 100 mental health nurses, it's evident that the latter half of this promise is facing significant challenges. Guest: Shirley Chan, President of Pathways Serious Mental Illness Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices