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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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8:25

Why hasn’t Canada enacted its gun buyback program yet?

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/27

Four years after the announcement of changes to Canada's gun laws, the Trudeau Liberals have allocated approximately $42 million to a federal firearms confiscation program that has not yet commenced. Guest: Dr. Noah Schwartz, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of the Fraser Valley and Author of “On Target: Gun Culture, Storytelling, and the NRA” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:27

Why did an Islamic terrorist group attack Russia?

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/27

Gunfire from inside a Moscow concert hall on March 22nd, was quickly categorized as a terrorist attack, for which a subsidiary group of ISIS, ISIS-K, later claimed responsibility. Guest: Dr. James Horncastle, Assistant Professor and Edward and Emily McWhinney Professor in International Relations at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:46

Why is the FBI investigating P. Diddy?

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/27

Sean "Diddy" Combs, a prominent figure in the hip-hop industry, has been entangled in a web of legal disputes and grave accusations since November of the previous year. Guest: Ethan Bearman, Entertainment Lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:56

View From Victoria: The Prosecution wants it, Judges...

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/27

We get an update on Premier David Eby’s drive to detain repeat, violent offenders. Turns out prosecutors have been asking for detention but Judge’s have been ignoring them. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:34

Inside the allegations against 'The Meeting House'

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/27

Multiple civil lawsuits have been filed against The Meeting House, one of Canada's largest megachurches, alleging sexual abuse by former youth pastors while the plaintiffs were minors. Guest: Rachel Browne, Investigative Reporter and Contributing Writer for The Walrus (who broke the case) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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74:19

Full Show: Why a treatment facility is costing us $4...

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/26

Seg 1: Who wrote Shakespeare’s ‘Spiritual Testament?’ The voice of a woman who has been largely overlooked by history has been discovered in a "dangerous" declaration attributed to the father of the famous playwright William Shakespeare. Guest: Matthew Steggle, Professor of Early Modern English Literature at the University of Bristol Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Scott believes he’s a better parent than his parents Do you think your parents did a good job raising you? How do you think your own parenting

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10:45

Should Canada be concerned about Beijing’s...

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/26

U.S. and British officials have jointly accused Beijing of conducting a far-reaching cyberespionage campaign, targeting millions globally, including lawmakers, academics, journalists, and defence contractors. Guest: Terry Cutler, Canadian Cyber Security Expert and Ethical Hacker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:43

Why is addiction the biggest predictor of recidivism?

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/26

Researchers from SFU, UBC, and Dalhousie University conducted a study on the factors that affect recidivism rates among individuals released from British Columbia Corrections facilities. Guest: Dr. Tonia Nicholls, Professor of Psychiatry at UBC’s School of Medicine and Lead of Forensic Research at BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:15

Should restaurants be omitted from the natural gas ban?

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/26

Berkeley's ban on installing natural gas appliances in new buildings, the first of its kind in the nation, has been repealed following a U.S. appeals court ruling that it conflicted with federal energy regulations. Guest: Ian Tostenson, President of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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5:22

The art of 'Third Culture Cooking'

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/26

How do you classify a style of cooking, if you don’t specifically identify with the culture’s food you are cooking? Audio: Jon Kung, author of ‘Kung Food: Chinese American Recipes from a Third-Culture Kitchen’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:25

Why are we paying $4 billion for a waste plant facility?

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/26

The construction of the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant is set to resume with a significantly increased cost of $3.86 billion, up from the initial estimate of $700 million. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:59

View From Victoria: And the record goes too…

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/26

Metro Vancouver has broken the record on the overrun budget with the new north shore wastewater treatment plant. 10 years late and almost five times over budget! Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:52

Scott’s Thoughts: Scott believes he’s a better parent...

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/26

Do you think your parents did a good job raising you? How do you think your own parenting compares? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:27

Who wrote Shakespeare’s ‘Spiritual Testament?’

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/26

The voice of a woman who has been largely overlooked by history has been discovered in a "dangerous" declaration attributed to the father of the famous playwright William Shakespeare. Guest: Matthew Steggle, Professor of Early Modern English Literature at the University of Bristol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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74:07

Full Show: Airlines fight against passenger...

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/25

Seg 1: What makes people believe they were abducted by aliens? Betty and Barney Hill allegedly witnessed a UFO while driving home from Canada on September 19, 1961, experiencing missing time, strange physical evidence, and vivid dreams of being abducted. Guest: Dr. Christopher French, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Goldsmiths University of London and Author of “The Science of Weird Sh*t: Why Our Minds Conjure the Paranormal” Seg 2: Is Hollywood out of Ideas? Are there any new and terrific

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10:09

Why are people under 30 so unhappy?

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/25

The World Happiness Report is an annual publication that provides an overview of global happiness trends. Finland has consistently ranked as the happiest country for seven years, with other Scandinavian countries also at the top. So where does Canada rank? Guest: Dr. John Helliwell, Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver School of Economics and Lead Author of the World Happiness Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:39

Is the RCMP secretly planning for a Canadian revolt?

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/25

The RCMP has produced a confidential report intended for the federal government, raising alarm about the possibility of civil unrest in Canada stemming from economic distress. This report, titled "Whole-of-Government Five-Year Trends for Canada," sheds light on several critical issues that could exacerbate social tensions and instability within the country. Guest: Tristin Hopper, Reporter for The National Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:37

Are fish farms harming the humpback whale population?

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/25

In the last 20 years, humpback whale activity has noticeably increased in British Columbia waters. This resurgence is attributed to a century-long recovery process following their near eradication by the whaling industry. Guest: Dr. Andrew Trites, Director of the Marine Mammal Research Unit at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:39

What is the solution to the ongoing issue of e-waste?

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/25

When was the last time you replaced your cell phone or laptop? Now, another question… Did you really need to? When you throw out an old tech device, you contribute to the e-waste that is being created around the world. Guest: Komal Habib, Professor of Environmental Studies, University of Waterloo & Paul Hope, Writer for Consumer Reports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:32

Will Canada lose its passenger protection laws?

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/25

The dispute surrounding Canada's Air Passenger Protection Regulations has reached the highest legal echelons. Major Canadian carriers like Air Canada and Porter Airlines, alongside global airlines, are now challenging the rules in the Supreme Court of Canada. Guest: John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer And Academic Program Coordinator At McGill University, Heading Supply And Aviation Management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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