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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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15:04

View From Victoria: Will there be an axe to the tax?

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/25

Premier David Eby cried “baloney” when Pierre Poilievre called on him to hold the line on next week’s 23% increase in the carbon tax. But will the NDP change course and help BC deal with high gas prices? Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:44

Is Hollywood out of Ideas?

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/25

Are there any new and terrific stories to be told in Hollywood Movies? If you check out any of the new trailers that are out, you might notice they are mostly just remakes and sequels. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:13

What makes people believe they were abducted by aliens?

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/25

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” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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57:58

Full Show: Religions and cults, Robot caregivers the...

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/22

Seg 1: Are religions just mainstream cults? When we hear the word “cult,” we often think of religious groups that are considered unconventional or disapproved of by society. While modern religions may have some cult-like qualities, they seem to be more transparent and aim to reduce the presence of any harmful practices. Guest: Jonny Thomson, Philosopher and Writer for Big Think Seg 2: View From Victoria: Why do pundits pay so much attention to opinion polls? Because politicians and political

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6:35

Did rogue government operatives kill Hardeep Singh...

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/22

Documents filed by U.S. law enforcement agencies revealed that Indian government operatives may have been behind the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Guest: Steven Chase, Senior Parliamentary Reporter for The Globe and Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:14

Will $39 million improve BC’s flood strategies?

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/22

The long-awaited B.C. flood protection strategy was announced yesterday. It aims to enhance flood resiliency and governance amid the escalating risk of climate-fueled flooding. Guest: Nathan Cullen, BC’s Minister of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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4:56

Kickin It with the Caps

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/22

Knock on wood when talking about the Vancouver Whitecaps right now. There is no need to jinx what has been a good start to the season! Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:31

Could robot caregivers fill the shortage of...

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/22

Initially touted as a breakthrough in personal robotics with the ability to interpret emotions, Pepper was envisioned to revolutionize elderly care by providing companionship and assistance to aging populations. However, despite significant enthusiasm and investment, Pepper's journey from the lab to real-world application has been fraught with challenges and limited success. Guest: Stephanie Murray, Contributing Writer at The Atlantic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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9:35

The Weekly Cecchini Check-in: Mar 22, 2024

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/22

Donald Trump's reference to a "bloodbath" during a campaign appearance in Ohio underscores his tendency to use dramatic language to emphasize the high stakes of the election. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:22

View From Victoria: Loving and hating the polls

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/22

Why do pundits pay so much attention to opinion polls? Because politicians and political parties are obsessed with them, especially in an election year. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:32

Are religions just mainstream cults?

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/22

When we hear the word “cult,” we often think of religious groups that are considered unconventional or disapproved of by society. While modern religions may have some cult-like qualities, they seem to be more transparent and aim to reduce the presence of any harmful practices. Guest: Jonny Thomson, Philosopher and Writer for Big Think Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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75:38

Full Show: Having imaginary friends, How to get...

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/21

Seg 1: Why do kids have imaginary friends? The phenomenon of imaginary friends is still largely misunderstood. This is primarily due to imaginary companions encompassing various manifestations, including completely invisible beings and personified objects. Guest: Dr. Paige Davis, Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Leeds Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Does sport gambling need to be scrubbed out? Can you ban sports gambling? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: Fixing

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11:36

Why Joey Votto's handwritten apology got so much...

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/21

Joey Votto, a prominent Canadian baseball player with the Cincinnati Reds, recently signed a minor-league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, sparking excitement and controversy among Canadian baseball fans. Guest: Dr. Hetty Roessingh, Professor Emerita at the University of Calgary’s Werklund School of Education, Specialization, Language and Literacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:04

Will BC change its approach to safe supply programs?

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/21

Auditor General Pickup’s audits checked if the ministries in charge of the province-wide implementation of overdose prevention and supervised consumption services were working effectively. Guest: Jennifer Whiteside, BC’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:09

Does Canada need a separate Amber Alert system for...

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/21

The Committee on the Status of Women is looking into alert systems that protect Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people across Canada. Guest: Leah Gazan, NDP critic for Women and Gender Equality, Children, Families and Social Development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:21

How to negotiate equitable compensation

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/21

It's important to remember that bias exists in all negotiations. This includes bias from both sides, regardless of gender. But, research shows that women tend to negotiate for pay raises and promotions more often than men but are less likely to receive them. Guest: Jillian Climie, Co-Founder of The Thoughtful Co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:47

The obstacles faced by whistleblowers

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/21

John Barnett, a former Boeing employee, “took his own life” before completing his deposition in a lawsuit against Boeing. It sheds light on whistleblowers' daunting obstacles when attempting to expose issues within corporate behemoths. Guest: Dr. Thomas Stuart, Sessional Instructor of Academic and Technical Writing at the University of Victoria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:29

View From Victoria: Fixing the Ferries

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/21

BC Ferries has figured out the problem with the coastal class of their ferries fleet and what it is going to cost to fix them. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:56

Scott’s Thoughts: Does sport gambling need to be...

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/21

Can you ban sports gambling? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:44

Why do kids have imaginary friends?

Mornings with Simi ·

2024/03/21

The phenomenon of imaginary friends is still largely misunderstood. This is primarily due to imaginary companions encompassing various manifestations, including completely invisible beings and personified objects. Guest: Dr. Paige Davis, Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Leeds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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