Mornings with Simi

Is BC doing enough to address money laundering? Guest: Sasha Caldera, Campaign Director of the Beneficial Ownership Project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: The Tunnel Project moves forward? Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are some of the best summer reads this year? Guest: Amanda Gauthier, Director of Books at Indigo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are overdose rates dropping? Guest: Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta, Senior Scientist, UNC Injury Prevention Research Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill How everyone is cheating their way through college Guest: James Walsh, Intelligencer Staff Writer at New York Magazine Why is the US planning to photograph citizens who are leaving the country? Guest: Caroline Haskins, Writer for Wired Magazine Bad news if you’re looking for a new job Guest: Brian Yu, Chief Economist Central 1 Credit union The Canadian Snowbirds Act Guest: Anthony Quinn, COO of CARP (Canadian Association of Retired Persons) Case for the Prosecution: How does bail work? Guest: Jennifer Johnston, Vice President of the BC Crown Counsel Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Case for the Prosecution: How does bail work? Guest: Jennifer Johnston, Vice President of the BC Crown Counsel Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is the US planning to photograph citizens who are leaving the country? Guest: Caroline Haskins, Writer for Wired Magazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Canadian Snowbirds Act Guest: Anthony Quinn, COO of CARP (Canadian Association of Retired Persons) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monday Morning Quarterbacks for May 12, 2025 Guest: Buck Pierce, BC Lions Head Coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bad news if you’re looking for a new job Guest: Brian Yu, Chief Economist Central 1 Credit union Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are overdose rates dropping? Guest: Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta, Senior Scientist, UNC Injury Prevention Research Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: There is NO Money! Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI programs are affecting parents as well as kids Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How everyone is cheating their way through college Guest: James Walsh, Intelligencer Staff Writer at New York Magazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does the Mining Association feel about Bill 15? Guest: Michael Goehring, President and CEO of the Mining Association of BC How invertebrates are inspiring science and medicine Guest: Dr. Drew Harvell, Professor Emerita of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University and Author of “The Ocean’s Menagerie” How gorillas offer clues to human relationships Guest: Dr Robin Morrison, PI in the Primate Social Evolution Group at the Institute of Evolutionary Anthropology at the University of Zurich The Weekly Cecchini Check-In: Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Is Canada’s sports tourism industry starting to strike out? Guest: Tim Macdonell, Owner of Elite Sports Tours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How gorillas offer clues to human relationships Guest: Dr. Robin Morrison, PI in the Primate Social Evolution Group at the Institute of Evolutionary Anthropology at the University of Zurich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kickin’ it with the Caps Guest: Jesper Sørensen, Head Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does the Mining Association feel about Bill 15? Guest: Michael Goehring, President and CEO of the Mining Association of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Canada’s sports tourism industry starting to strike out? Guest: Tim Macdonell, Owner of Elite Sports Tours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Weekly Cecchini Check-In: Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: More trouble for Bill 15 Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How invertebrates are inspiring science and medicine Guest: Dr. Drew Harvell, Professor Emerita of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University and Author of “The Ocean’s Menagerie” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why does David Eby think Bill 15 is necessary? Guest: David Eby, Premier of British Columbia Conclave: The chemistry behind white and black smoke Guest: Mark Lorch, Professor of Science Communication and Chemistry at the University of Hull Was there really a New Brunswick mystery brain disease? Guest: Dr. Anthony Lang, Neurologist and Senior Scientist at University Health Network's Krembil Brain Institute and Lead Author of the Study The Park Board strikes back at Ken Sim Guest: Aaron Jasper, Former Park Board Chair How did someone die in supportive housing and go unnoticed for 11 days? Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC’s Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Was there really a New Brunswick mystery brain disease? Guest: Dr. Anthony Lang, Neurologist and Senior Scientist at University Health Network's Krembil Brain Institute and Lead Author of the Study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did someone die in supportive housing and go unnoticed for 11 days? Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC’s Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why does David Eby think Bill 15 is necessary? Guest: David Eby, Premier of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Park Board strikes back at Ken Sim Guest: Aaron Jasper, Former Park Board Chair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How kids are getting hooked on gambling Guest: Daniella Lobo, Psychiatrist at the Centre for Addictions in Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: Premier walking back 'some' of his words Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conclave: The chemistry behind white and black smoke Guest: Mark Lorch, Professor of Science Communication and Chemistry at the University of Hull Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Sim slams BC for stalling on Park Board overhaul Guest: Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver Why did India launch missiles at Pakistan? Guest: Michael Kugelman, Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada How to make the perfect Cacio e pepe, according to science Guest: Dr. Ivan Di Terlizzi, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems and Lead Author of the Study There are 2 types of happiness, which one are you? Guest: Emorie Beck, Prof of Psychology at UC Davis Should Surrey hire a municipal healthcare administrator? Guest: Linda Annis, Surrey First City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Cents of the Markets for ##, 2025 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

Ken Sim slams BC for stalling on Park Board overhaul Guest: Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should Surrey hire a municipal healthcare administrator? Guest: Linda Annis, Surrey First City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are 2 types of happiness, which one are you? Guest: Emorie Beck, Prof of Psychology at UC Davis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why did India launch missiles at Pakistan? Guest: Michael Kugelman, Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: The Premier speaks out and walks back Guest: Vaughn Palmer, The Vancouver Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to make the perfect Cacio e pepe, according to science Guest: Dr. Ivan Di Terlizzi, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems and Lead Author of the Study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should BC hospitals implement weapon detection systems? Guest: Adriane Gear, President of the BC Nurses’ Union Calls grow for an inquest into the deaths of 3 Indigenous women Guest: Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, President of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs Why do people have different tastes in music? Guest: Dr. Jane Kuehne, Associate Professor of Music Education at Auburn University What can we expect from Carney’s meeting with Trump? Guest: Dr. John Kirton, Professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto Why do so many people struggle with procrastination? Guest: Fuschia Sirois, Psychologist at the University of Durham UK and author of Procrastination: What It Is, Why It's a Problem, and What You Can Do About It How will BC Ferries’ new policies impact Islanders? Guest: Leonard Krog, Mayor of Nanaimo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How will BC Ferries’ new policies impact Islanders? Guest: Leonard Krog, Mayor of Nanaimo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calls grow for an inquest into the deaths of 3 Indigenous women Guest: Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, President of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should BC hospitals implement weapon detection systems? Guest: Adriane Gear, President of the BC Nurses’ Union Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What can we expect from Carney’s meeting with Trump? Guest: Dr. John Kirton, Professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do so many people struggle with procrastination? Guest: Fuschia Sirois, Psychologist at the University of Durham UK and author of Procrastination: What It Is, Why It's a Problem, and What You Can Do About It Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Vitoria: Calls and proposals for Energy in BC Guest: Vaughn Palmer, The Vancouver Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do people have different tastes in music? Guest: Dr. Jane Kuehne, Associate Professor of Music Education at Auburn University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will new legislation speed up hospital and school projects? How should Canada tackle its rising crime rates? How do whale songs obey the rules of basic human language? Why Canadian researchers are drilling for 20,000 year old ice. Why do so many Canadians Believe Misinformation affected our election? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C. Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma has introduced the Infrastructure Projects Act, which aims to accelerate approvals for key infrastructure projects like schools and hospitals. The legislation would allow for a streamlined environmental assessment process for provincially significant projects, while maintaining high environmental standards. Guest: Bowinn Ma - Minister of Infrastructure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you think people understand the justice system? What does Crown Counsel do? “Everything" apparently. We’re discussing how when every other ministry such as Health, MCFD, fails, problems show up at Crown Counsel's door. Guest: Jennifer Johnston - Vice President of the BC Crown Counsel Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To address Canada’s rising violent crime—up 50% over the past decade—Prime Minister Mark Carney and the federal Liberals are urged to adopt a public health approach to violence prevention. This includes appointing a dedicated federal minister and deputy minister focused solely on preventing violent crime. Guest: Jeffrey Bradley - Ph.D. Candidate in Legal Studies at Carleton University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A team of Canadian and Danish scientists are drilling deep into the Müller Ice Cap on Axel Heiberg Island in the Canadian Arctic to extract an ice core containing up to 20,000 years of climate history. This ambitious project, led by glaciologist Dorthe Dahl-Jensen and supported by a $10-million Canadian research chair, aims to uncover data about past climate conditions, including volcanic eruptions and ocean activity, which can help predict future environmental changes. Guest: Dr. Dorthe Dahl-Jensen - Canada Excellence Research Chair in Arctic Ice, Freshwater-Marine Coupling and Climate Change in the Centre for Earth Observation Science at the University of Manitoba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices