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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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View on Politics: Conservative debate highlights & Defining "repacing" 11.05.2026 16:00

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Breaking down the April jobs report 08.05.2026 30:05

BC Minister of Jobs and Economic growth Ravi Kahlon joins us to break down the April jobs report. (Spoiler alert: It's not looking great) The Pentagon, alongside the White House, DNI, Energy Dept., NASA, and FBI, has begun releasing UFO/UAP files. Trump is framing the release as "maximum transparency," contrasting it with past administrations he accused of discrediting UFO claims. People are adopt...

View on Politics: Conservation Act makeover goes sideways 08.05.2026 15:48

Tomorrow is the last BC Conservative leadership debate before the election. The BC Heritage Conservation Act makeover has gone sideways again. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should ribbons and prizes be removed from track-and-field meets? 07.05.2026 30:22

The federal government announced $1.5 billion in relief for Canadian steel, aluminum, and copper industries hit by U.S. tariffs of 50%. Metro Vancouver is rolling back development fees that builders have been pushing back on for years. How are developers reacting to this? Richmond parents are pushing back against the school district's decision to make elementary track-and-field events gender-neutr...

View on Politics: The BC Legislature pulled an all-nighter last night 07.05.2026 15:26

The BC Legislature pulled an all-nighter last night in a Bill 9 showdown. The NDP thought they were calling opposition’s bluff when they let debate on hoist motion go into the night. Shortly before 3 am though, it was the government that blinked, cutting off debate and forcing passage. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DRIPA polling numbers & What is hands off parenting? 06.05.2026 20:11

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Making Cents of the Markets for May 6, 2026 06.05.2026 10:30

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View on Politics: More Kennedy Stewart fallout & Bill 9 update 06.05.2026 14:36

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US Tribes using DRIPA to expand influence in BC - AI Addiction - The Legacy of Expo 86 05.05.2026 26:18

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View on Politics: Kennedy Stewart bombshell & Softwood lumber confusion 05.05.2026 16:29

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Airport privatization looming? - Young Canadians being radicalized - Have a non-traditional wedding! 04.05.2026 28:44

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View on Politics: More on DRIPA & Burnaby Hospital project 04.05.2026 15:47

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New cross-border oil pipeline approved to link Canada to Wyoming 01.05.2026 29:03

U.S. President Donald Trump approved a new cross-border oil pipeline project linking Canada to Wyoming. The pipeline would carry up to about 550,000 barrels of oil per day from Canada through Montana to Wyoming. The City of Vancouver has ceased funding for a program that helped vulnerable populations stay safe during extreme heat. What lead to this decision? In the February budget, the BC governme...

View on Politics: What does "repaced" mean? 01.05.2026 14:33

The February budget said capital projects were being “repaced.” Was that an actual word and if so what does it mean? Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How would privatizing airports impact our travel plans? 30.04.2026 28:03

The federal government says Canada is in the “early stages” of discussions about possibly privatizing airports. How could potentially impact travel for Canadians? The most recent gang shooting in Surrey is highlighting why we need a local gang task force. According to Statistics Canada, 35 per cent of 20- to 34-year-olds were living with a parent in 2021, up from 31 per cent in 2001. Why are we se...

View on Politics: The future of LNG 30.04.2026 16:20

Shell has purchased a Canadian natural gas producer. What does this mean for LNG? Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who can save the Whitecaps? - Tumble Ridge lawsuit - Park Board vs. City Council 29.04.2026 24:58

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View on Politics: Conservative debate & More on treaties 29.04.2026 17:05

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Manitoba eyes social media ban for children - B.C’s new gun laws - How illegal construction in Metro Vancouver can hurt homebuyers 28.04.2026 27:06

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View on Politics: Who's running the Province? & Conservative platform update 28.04.2026 16:43

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Ticketmaster re-sale changes - Watering restrictions starting soon - The latest on DRIPA 27.04.2026 27:04

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View on Politics: Conservative Leadership Debate Recap & More DRIPA Fallout 27.04.2026 15:19

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Could an MLB team actually be coming to Vancouver? 24.04.2026 30:03

BC Premier Eby rcently backed down again on the pausing of key parts of DRIPA, scrapping plans to table a suspension bill this legislative session. Eby claims that this has been the “most challenging work” he’s done as Premier. What's the latest? BC MLA Mable Elmore is calling for unused donations given to the Kapwa Strong Fund to be returned to Lapu Lapu Day victims. Vancouver city councillors ha...

View on Politics: DRIPA fallout continues 24.04.2026 15:34

DRIPA fallout continues. Is it time for a public inquiry? Independent MLA Tara Armstrong delivered a tirade against treaty making and Indigenous rights. The tirade even included a reference to the Nazi/German nationalist “blood and land” doctrine. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Journalist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada is remaining firm in its trade talks with the US 23.04.2026 34:51

BC Premier David Eby joins us to discuss DRIPA. He says he's backing away from plans to suspend or change parts of the Indigenous rights law, but what comes next? Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will not make any concessions just to start trade talks with the US. Is this a sign of rough negotiations ahead? The U.K. Parliament has passed a bill that will permanently outlaw sales of tobacco p...