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Mornings with Simi

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

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5:48

Are BC’s short-term rental restrictions hurting local...

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/07/31

Kelowna is experiencing a decline in tourism, which is being attributed to new short-term rental (STR) restrictions that were implemented just before the summer season. Guest: Jane Sawin, Owner of Priest Creek Family Estate Winery in Kelowna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:25

Is BC tap water better than other provinces?

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/07/31

Recently, BC’s Clearbrook community in Abbotsford was awarded the world's tastiest water for the seventh time, with its water described as ‘chemically perfect’. But why does British Columbia have some of the best drinking water in the world? What exactly impacts water quality in British Columbia? Guest: Anastasia Chovan, Certified Water Sommelier at Vivreau Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:12

Firefighters need mental health support too!

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/07/31

Guest: Steve Fraser, Author of the resilient minds program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:31

Why isn’t the Seine considered safe enough for...

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/07/31

Olympics organizers are hoping for sun and scorching temperatures to improve the water quality of the Seine River enough that it’s safe for triathletes to swim in. If not, they could be feeling the heat. Guest: Dr. Jordan Peccia, Professor of Environmental Engineering at Yale University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:43

That one time tug-of-war was an Olympic sport

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/07/31

Tug-of-war, once an integral part of the Olympic Games, was featured in five editions between 1900 and 1920.The Tug of War Association argues for the sport’s reintroduction to the Olympics, emphasizing its straightforward rules, spectator appeal, and accessibility. The sport requires minimal equipment and space, making it easy for anyone to participate. The association remains hopeful that tug-of-war will one day return to the world’s largest sporting stage. Guest: Daniel McCarthy, President of the

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61:35

The Full Show: Would humans need to alter their DNA...

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/07/30

Seg 1: Would humans need to alter their DNA to settle in space?There are severe environmental challenges, such as radiation and food sourcing, that complicate humans exploring, and one day settling, in space. Now, some thinkers advocate for genome editing to help humans tolerate these conditions. Guest: Sam McKee, Associate Tutor and PhD Candidate in the Philosophy of Science at Manchester Metropolitan University Seg 2: Scott's Thoughts: How much of your lotto winnings would you share? Guest: Scott

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8:15

Why is Canada condemning the Venezuela election?

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/07/30

Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro has remained in power following a highly contested election on July 28. Despite polls suggesting an opposition victory, the government-controlled electoral council declared Maduro the winner with 51.2% of the vote, while opposition candidate Edmundo González received 44.2%. The international community has expressed skepticism about the results, with several countries, including Canada, the US, Chile, and Peru questioning the legitimacy of the election. Guest:

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8:41

Why does BC target hitmen and not those who order the...

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/07/30

Francois Gauthier, after killing Harpreet Dhaliwal, was found with an arsenal and incriminating items in his Airbnb. His guilty plea to second-degree murder revealed no details about who hired him or the motive. Similar cases in Vancouver show a pattern where hitmen are convicted without identifying the masterminds behind the hits, which critics say allows high-level organized criminals to operate with impunity. Guest: Kim Bolan, Crime Reporter for the Vancouver Sun Learn more about your ad choices

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7:34

Why the Paris Olympics are a cautionary tale for Canada

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/07/30

Governments frequently argue that hosting the Olympics boosts the local food, beverage, hospitality, and tourism industries both during and after the event. They claim the increased global exposure from hosting will benefit these industries for years. But security concerns, climate events, protests, and unforeseen issues add to the costs. All levels of government must ensure the event runs smoothly, bearing the costs of any overruns or unexpected expenses. The situation in Canada mirrors

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7:36

When does technology constitute cheating?

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/07/30

At what point does pushing the limit actually cross the line? Guest: Mike Hahn, Professor of Human Physiology at University of Oregon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:22

View from Victoria: The MLA crossings continue

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/07/30

View from Victoria: Following another MLA crossing in Provincial politics, John Rustad is holding a news conference today, and he won’t welcome crossings where his party has already nominated candidates. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:20

Scott's Thoughts: How much of your lotto winnings...

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/07/30

Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:31

Would humans need to alter their DNA to settle in space?

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/07/30

There are severe environmental challenges, such as radiation and food sourcing, that complicate humans exploring, and one day settling, in space. Now, some thinkers advocate for genome editing to help humans tolerate these conditions. Guest: Sam McKee, Associate Tutor and PhD Candidate in the Philosophy of Science at Manchester Metropolitan University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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59:35

Full show: The smell of stress, Artificially...

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/07/29

Seg 1: How does the smell of stress impact your dog? Seg 2: SCOTT’S THOUGHTS: Canada’s embarrassing soccer stuff. Seg 3: Could artificially engineering the climate help improve it? Seg 4: Could the opposition put TransLink back on track? Seg 5: Could the Team Canada spying scandal have been prevented? Seg 6: How is the closure of BC Tree Fruits impacting local farms? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:41

How is the closure of BC Tree Fruits impacting local...

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/07/29

Panic has struck members of a B.C. co-operative that has assisted fruit tree growers in the Okanagan Valley for over nine decades. The sudden closure of B.C. Tree Fruits has left hundreds of farming families scrambling to find alternative methods for packaging, distributing, and selling their produce. Guest: Deep Brar - Vice-President of BC Fruit Growers Association Guest: Jennifer Deol - Owner and Operator of There and Back Farms in Kelowna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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9:54

Could the Team Canada spying scandal have been...

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/07/29

The Canadian women’s soccer team has been embroiled in controversy following revelations that they used a drone to spy on New Zealand’s training sessions during the 2024 Paris Olympics. This incident prompted a formal complaint from the New Zealand team to the International Olympic Committee. In response, Canada’s Olympic committee issued an apology, dismissed head coach Bev Priestman from the team, sent home two additional staff members, and imposed a suspended prison sentence on one of

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9:02

Could the opposition put TransLink back on track?

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/07/29

John Rustad, Leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia, criticizes the NDP government for financial mismanagement and structural deficits within TransLink. Guest: John Rustad - Leader of the Conservative Party of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:05

Could artificially engineering the climate help...

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/07/29

Climate change is an urgent issue prompting a shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. However, progress has been slow, and climate stability is increasingly at risk. This urgency has led to considering geoengineering, or climate engineering, which involves manipulating the climate to combat global warming. Some geoengineering methods include reflecting sunlight back into space and direct air carbon capture. The idea of solar radiation management, such as marine cloud brightening and

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13:27

View from Victoria: Surrendering to critics

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/07/29

View from Victoria: Metro Vancouver is surrendering to the critics on their lavish spending. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:43

Scott's Thoughts: Canada's soccer scandal

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/07/29

Team Canada's soccer drone scandal is turning out to be much bigger than we thought. Guest: Scott Shantz - Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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