Mornings with Simi

The state of emergency rooms across Canada is BAD. Data shows that an estimated 8,000–15,000 Canadians die unnecessarily each year due to ER crowding. Vancouver city councillor Sean Orr is suing Mayor Ken Sim for defamation after Sim accused him of distributing illegal drugs. Is what Ken Sim did actually defemation? Will facial recognition technology be our downfall? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How are the BC NDP reacting to the latest poll showing they're now behind the BC Conservatives? New Democrats are wasting no time getting rid of Merit Commissioner. Guest: Vaughn Palmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Cents of the Markets for March 11, 2026 Guest: Lori Pinkowski, A Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the wake of the Tumbler Ridge shooting, Cia Edmonds is suing OpenAI/ChatGPT in BC Supreme Court on behalf of herself and her two daughters, including shooting survivor Maya Gebala (12) and younger sister Dahlia. Do we need more control over who can enter our schools? Independent MLA Jordan Kealy (Peace River North) introduced a bill requiring controlled entry points at all B.C. schools during class hours, prompted by the Feb. 10 mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. A debate was recently held in the House of Commons. The topic at hand?Where should Canada stand on the US/Iran conflict? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new poll shows that things are changing in the BC political landscape. New Democrats changed assessment act without explanation, but the Conservatives have an idea... Guest: Vaughn Palmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could Treaties have prevented the aboriginal title disputes? Unlike other Canadian provinces, B.C. largely ignored treaty-making for the past 150 years. The Middle East military conflict is raising fears of disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, which carries around 20% of the world's seaborne oil and LNG supply. How pricey are things going to get? This summer, in partnership with the city of vancouver, The Downtown Vancouver BIA will be transforming Granville Street into a vibrant pedestrian zone. What is this going to look like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many unread emails do YOU have? Is permanently switching to Daylight Savings Time the most scientifically valid decision? Where’s the replacement for the Massey tunnel? There's no completion date, and there's no final budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could Canada end up involved in the US/Iranian conflict? So many stories coming out of the US right now... Kash Patel gutted the FBI counterintelligence team tasked with tracking Iranian threats days before US strikes. We unpack that along with other US stories with our Washington correspondent Reggie Cecchini. Why are people STILL distracted driving? A recent distracted driving blitz in North and West Vancouver marked the start of distracted driving awareness month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fallout continues from from the recent Musqueam agreement. Premier David Eby’s own credibility is under fire too. The drama surrounding the North Vancouver Wastewater Treatment facility never seems to end. Guest: Vaughn Palmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim falsely claimed Councillor Sean Orr distributed drugs on Christmas Day. Sim issued an apology Tuesday, promising statements to the media organizations present, but OMNI and Fairchild TV News confirmed they never received them, despite the mayor's office saying they were sent. 62% of Canadians believe MPs shouldn't be allowed to switch parties after an election, and ~70% say floor-crossing should trigger an immediate byelection McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski posted a video eating the new Big Arch burger, which went viral because he barely took a bite and awkwardly called it a "product". Now, multiple fast-food chain CEOs are weighing in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BC NDP finally found someone to blame over Premier Eby's misleading statements on Musqueam deal. Turns out it was a low level staffer in ministry of indigenous relations. Guest: Vaughn Palmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Should we be concerned about Prime Minister Carney's trip to India? What are the latest stories coming out of US politics? It's our weekly check-in with our Washington correspondent Reggie Cecchini. Vancouver council has approved $1.2M to explore a satellite training academy for the Vancouver Police Department that could open as early as May. What would this facility look like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NDP government survived their key budget vote with conservatives, greens and independents opposed. The government claims that their recent amendments to the FOI laws will improve digital service delivery and privacy protection. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Carney’s visit to India is being framed as a full reset of Canada–India relations after years of strain. Justice Minister Sean Fraser says Ottawa may legislate AI reporting rules if OpenAI does not quickly improve how it alerts police to violent threats. Speaking of artificial intelligence, some people are using AI for relationship advice. Experts are saying it's a bad idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which candidate has the best chance of winning the BC Conservative leadership? David Eby vs. the senate! Guest: Vaughn Palmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Federal Finance Minister Francois Philippe Champagne is announcing new supports in the fight against extortion. The U.S. Supreme Court has officially ruled that Donald Trump exceeded his presidential authority by imposing broad tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and other countries using emergency powers. Lots of people who invested in Condos before the pandemic are now stuck with them. What do they do now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Premier David Eby is going to be speaking to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade later today. What will be discussed? How will it affect the opinion polls? Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun's provincial affairs political columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor(formerly known as Prince Andrew) was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, linked to allegations he shared confidential trade reports with Jeffrey Epstein in 2010. Why is Canada paying for the Health Care of Refugees who’s claims have been rejected? How should we be labelling Gene-edited Meat? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simi and Vaughn unpack the fallout from the recently announced BC budget. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun's provincial affairs political columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Tumbler Ridge shooting has touched nearly everyone in the community; residents say “everybody knows somebody” affected. How do we move on? Can we? Osteoarthritis is increasingly affecting young, active people, sometimes in their 30s. What's causing this? The drama continued south of the border this week, with discussion of tariffs, the Epstein files, and more. We discuss all of that with Global New’s washington correspondent Reggie Checcini. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The regularly scheduled throne speech was set aside for a show of unity, grief, condolence, and grace in the wake of the Tumbler Ridge shooting. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guns and gun ownership is a big part of the ongoing conversation following the horrific shooting in Tumbler Ridge. Do we need stronger gun laws and screenings? Would it make any difference? How to manage your mental health after an horrific tragedy. BC’s Feb. 18 budget is expected to be austerity-focused, with health care possibly protected despite fiscal pressure. Primary care access in BC is declining, pointing to structural problems rather than underfunding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vaughn Palmer comes on to talk about the day's biggest headlines. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests: -Mayor of Tumbler Ridge, Darryl Krakowka -MLA for Peace River South, Larry Neufeld -Minister of Children and Families of British Columbia, Jodie Wickens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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