Mornings with Simi

Seg 1: What can we learn from the dark side of the moon? Long ago, an unknown event created significant differences between the Moon’s near side, which faces Earth, and the far side, only visible via spacecraft. Guest: Dr. Ethan Siegel, Astrophysicist and Author of "Starts with a Bang!" Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Ken Sim and his workout room A boardroom at city hall was turned into a gym for the Mayor, but why? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: Celebrating an LNG plant BC Energy minister Josie Osborne issued a news release this week, celebrating the approval of a $3.4 billion LNG project. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: Why was there an attempted coup in Bolivia? Bolivian police arrested General Juan José Zúñiga, the leader of an attempted coup after soldiers stormed the presidential palace in La Paz. Guest: Susan Eckstein, Professor in the Pardee School of Global Studies and in the Sociology Department at Boston University Seg 5: Can Canada achieve the UN's Sustainable Development goals? The SDG Cities Canada Report (2024) provides a comprehensive overview of how Canadian cities are progressing towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Guest: Dr. Jennie Moore, Director of BCIT’s Institute Sustainability and Lead Author of the UN-Habitat SDG Cities Canada Report Seg 6: Are homeowners more satisfied with their lives than renters? A new Statistics Canada report reveals that homeowners in Canada generally report higher life satisfaction compared to renters. Guest: Dr. Carolyn Whitzman, Adjunct Professor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics at the University of Ottawa and Author of “Home Truths: Fixing Canada’s Housing Crisis” Seg 7: Why did BC launch a review into the legal system’s treatment of violence? Efforts to improve access to the legal system for survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence in British Columbia have not yet resolved the issue of underreporting and pervasive violence. Guest: Niki Sharma, Attorney General of British Columbia Seg 8: Killer Mike talks the Vancouver International Jazz Fest The Vancouver International Jazz Festival is happening now through June 30, and is being headlined by Michael Render, who goes by the stage name Killer Mike. Guest: Killer Mike, Activist and Rapper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vancouver International Jazz Festival is happening now through June 30, and is being headlined by Michael Render, who goes by the stage name Killer Mike. Guest: Killer Mike, Activist and Rapper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Efforts to improve access to the legal system for survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence in British Columbia have not yet resolved the issue of underreporting and pervasive violence. Guest: Niki Sharma, Attorney General of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new Statistics Canada report reveals that homeowners in Canada generally report higher life satisfaction compared to renters. Guest: Dr. Carolyn Whitzman, Adjunct Professor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics at the University of Ottawa and Author of “Home Truths: Fixing Canada’s Housing Crisis” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The SDG Cities Canada Report (2024) provides a comprehensive overview of how Canadian cities are progressing towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Guest: Dr. Jennie Moore, Director of BCIT’s Institute Sustainability and Lead Author of the UN-Habitat SDG Cities Canada Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bolivian police arrested General Juan José Zúñiga, the leader of an attempted coup after soldiers stormed the presidential palace in La Paz. Guest: Susan Eckstein, Professor in the Pardee School of Global Studies and in the Sociology Department at Boston University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Energy minister Josie Osborne issued a news release this week, celebrating the approval of a $3.4 billion LNG project. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A boardroom at city hall was turned into a gym for the Mayor, but why? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Long ago, an unknown event created significant differences between the Moon’s near side, which faces Earth, and the far side, only visible via spacecraft. Guest: Dr. Ethan Siegel, Astrophysicist and Author of "Starts with a Bang!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: The mysterious death of Tom Thomson Tom Thomson, a highly influential Canadian artist, was initially buried in 1917 near Canoe Lake in Algonquin Provincial Park. His death remains mysterious, with theories ranging from accidental drowning to murder. Guest: Roy MacGregor, Canadian Journalist and Author of “Northern Light: The Enduring Mystery of Tom Thomson and the Woman Who Loved Him” Seg 2: How should we adapt to extreme heat? Extreme heat is causing severe health issues and deaths worldwide. The increasing frequency of heatwaves, driven by climate change, is a growing threat to summer crowds at religious, musical, political, and sports events. Guest: Dr. Benjamin Zaitchik, Professor of Earth & Planetary Science at John Hopkins University Seg 3: View From Victoria: We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: Is Trudeau going to step down? Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded to the Liberal Party’s unexpected loss in the Toronto-St. Paul’s riding, a stronghold they had maintained for over thirty years. Trudeau acknowledged the “concerns and frustrations” of voters. Guest: Dr. Stewart Prest, Political Science Lecturer at UBC Seg 5: Is Vancouver’s water infrastructure on the same path as Calgary’s? It’s been nearly 3 weeks since a water main in Calgary broke, cutting off parts of the city from a water treatment plant, and causing major water restrictions throughout parts of the city. Guest: Matti Seimiaticki , Professor of the infrastructure institute at the University of Toronto. Seg 6: Will US support help keep the Vancouver Park Board afloat? The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has written an open letter to its Vancouver counterpart to support maintaining an independent park board. Guest: Brennan Bastyovanszky, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Seg 7: Rebuilding Lytton three years after the deadly wildfire Nearly three years after a wildfire devastated Lytton, significant rebuilding progress has been made, but it is moving too slowly, according to Mayor Denise O’Connor. Guest: Denise O’Connor, Mayor of Lytton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Nearly three years after a wildfire devastated Lytton, significant rebuilding progress has been made, but it is moving too slowly, according to Mayor Denise O’Connor. Guest: Denise O’Connor, Mayor of Lytton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has written an open letter to its Vancouver counterpart to support maintaining an independent park board. Guest: Brennan Bastyovanszky, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been nearly 3 weeks since a water main in Calgary broke, cutting off parts of the city from a water treatment plant, and causing major water restrictions throughout parts of the city. Guest: Matti Seimiaticki , Professor of the infrastructure institute at the University of Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded to the Liberal Party’s unexpected loss in the Toronto-St. Paul’s riding, a stronghold they had maintained for over thirty years. Trudeau acknowledged the “concerns and frustrations” of voters. Guest: Dr. Stewart Prest, Political Science Lecturer at UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s bad news for the BC Greens as Adam Olsen is not willing to commit to another term. He’s their house leader, best speaker and had a secure hold on his Saanich seat. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Extreme heat is causing severe health issues and deaths worldwide. The increasing frequency of heatwaves, driven by climate change, is a growing threat to summer crowds at religious, musical, political, and sports events. Guest: Dr. Benjamin Zaitchik, Professor of Earth & Planetary Science at John Hopkins University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Thomson, a highly influential Canadian artist, was initially buried in 1917 near Canoe Lake in Algonquin Provincial Park. His death remains mysterious, with theories ranging from accidental drowning to murder. Guest: Roy MacGregor, Canadian Journalist and Author of “Northern Light: The Enduring Mystery of Tom Thomson and the Woman Who Loved Him” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Should Boeing face criminal charges? Boeing is potentially facing criminal charges as U.S. prosecutors have informed the Department of Justice that the company may have breached a settlement agreement related to two fatal 737 Max crashes. Guest: Dr. David Woods, Professor of Cognitive Systems Engineering and Human Systems Integration at Ohio State University Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Why are cops kicking people off the beaches? Vancouver police are being called out for closing beaches and kicking people off them at 10pm. Why is it all of a sudden a priority for the VPD? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: Promises not kept in Lytton The Lytton Mayor will speak today as we approach the third anniversary of the wildfire that destroyed the village. She’ll talk about the progress and how little there has been. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: Are governments using proceeds from crime to raise public funds? Civil forfeiture regimes and unexplained wealth orders (UWOs) are tools used by governments to seize assets from citizens suspected of criminal activity. There is a debate over whether these tools are more about raising public funds than controlling crime. Guest: Dr. Michelle Gallant, Professor of Law at the University of Manitoba Seg 5: What is the vetting process for political candidates? It makes sense that politics are always changing, but lately things here in BC seem particularly unsettled, with people changing parties, stepping down, and saying unexpected things. Guest: Allie Blades, Political Strategist at Mash Strategy Seg 6: Should William Shatner and Ryan Reynolds apologize for criticizing salmon farming? B.C. First Nations are demanding a public apology from actors William Shatner and Ryan Reynolds for a video criticizing open-net pen salmon farming. Guest: Cyrus Singh, CEO of the K’awat’si Economic Development Corporation Seg 7: How accurate are the stats about BC’s toxic drug crisis? As Canadians critique harm reduction policies like overdose prevention sites, safer supply, and decriminalization, many statistics are being debated. Guest: Jen St. Denis, Civic Reporter for The Tyee Seg 8: What can we expect from Allan Schoenborn’s review hearing? A hearing for Allan Schoenborn, who killed his three children in 2008, ended abruptly after his lawyer, Rishi Gill, decided not to appear before the current British Columbia Review Board panel. Guest: Dave Teixeira, Advocate for Victims Rights and Spokesperson for Darcy Clarke & Family Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A hearing for Allan Schoenborn, who killed his three children in 2008, ended abruptly after his lawyer, Rishi Gill, decided not to appear before the current British Columbia Review Board panel. Guest: Dave Teixeira, Advocate for Victims Rights and Spokesperson for Darcy Clarke & Family Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Canadians critique harm reduction policies like overdose prevention sites, safer supply, and decriminalization, many statistics are being debated. Guest: Jen St. Denis, Civic Reporter for The Tyee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C. First Nations are demanding a public apology from actors William Shatner and Ryan Reynolds for a video criticizing open-net pen salmon farming. Guest: Cyrus Singh, CEO of the K’awat’si Economic Development Corporation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It makes sense that politics are always changing, but lately things here in BC seem particularly unsettled, with people changing parties, stepping down, and saying unexpected things. Guest: Allie Blades, Political Strategist at Mash Strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Civil forfeiture regimes and unexplained wealth orders (UWOs) are tools used by governments to seize assets from citizens suspected of criminal activity. There is a debate over whether these tools are more about raising public funds than controlling crime. Guest: Dr. Michelle Gallant, Professor of Law at the University of Manitoba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lytton Mayor will speak today as we approach the third anniversary of the wildfire that destroyed the village. She’ll talk about the progress and how little there has been. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver police are being called out for closing beaches and kicking people off them at 10pm. Why is it all of a sudden a priority for the VPD? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boeing is potentially facing criminal charges as U.S. prosecutors have informed the Department of Justice that the company may have breached a settlement agreement related to two fatal 737 Max crashes. Guest: Dr. David Woods, Professor of Cognitive Systems Engineering and Human Systems Integration at Ohio State University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How does genetic genealogy work? Traditional DNA testing requires a suspect, but Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy uses DNA databases to identify genetic relatives of crime scene DNA. This technique builds family trees from DNA matches, helping to identify potential suspects. Guest: Dr. Turi King, Director of the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath and Co-Host of BBC’s "DNA Family Secrets" Seg 2: View From Victoria: BC Conservatives still have the momentum Even with polls showing the NDP with a big head start going into the election the BC Conservatives are still gaining momentum with more candidates being announced. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: The threat of nuclear weapons in an unstable world Although nuclear testing in the U.S. ceased in 1992, recent developments have sparked concerns that this could change. Guest: Bill Hennigan, National Security Writer for The New York Times Opinion Section Seg 4: Pet menus are a real thing When you dine out at a restaurant, or stop by a local eatery for a quick snack do you ever order off the pet menu? Why are ‘eats’ for pets becoming so popular? Guest: Lynn Switnowski, Founder of Pet Retail Helper Seg 5: Should gas stations be penalized for not having EV charging stations? Vancouver Council is considering delaying new rules that penalize gas stations and commercial parking lots without electric vehicle charging stations due to installation delays. Guest: Michael Geller, Real Estate Consultant and Development Manager Seg 6: Monday Morning Quarterbacks for Jun 24, 2024 It was a 26-24 win over the Bluebombers in a big ‘swing’ game as the Lions now have a four-point lead on Winnipeg. Alexander Hollins had 215 receiving yards and two touchdowns and is a player with a great story as he came here in 2022 as an unknown looking to earn a spot on the team. Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Seg 7: Are camera towers a violation of our privacy? A Chinatown resident, Karina Papenbrock-Ryan, is suing the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver police chief to prevent the use of three-storey-high camera towers in her neighbourhood, claiming they violate her privacy rights. Guest: Karina Papenbrock-Ryan, Concerned Citizen Seg 8: Why is familial DNA testing for criminals banned in Canada? Familial searching is currently banned in Canada. The Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs recently decided to continue this ban after a series of debates. Guest: Wendy Gillis, Crime Reporter for the Toronto Star Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Familial searching is currently banned in Canada. The Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs recently decided to continue this ban after a series of debates. Guest: Wendy Gillis, Crime Reporter for the Toronto Star Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Chinatown resident, Karina Papenbrock-Ryan, is suing the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver police chief to prevent the use of three-storey-high camera towers in her neighbourhood, claiming they violate her privacy rights. Guest: Karina Papenbrock-Ryan, Concerned Citizen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a 26-24 win over the Bluebombers in a big ‘swing’ game as the Lions now have a four-point lead on Winnipeg. Alexander Hollins had 215 receiving yards and two touchdowns and is a player with a great story as he came here in 2022 as an unknown looking to earn a spot on the team. Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver Council is considering delaying new rules that penalize gas stations and commercial parking lots without electric vehicle charging stations due to installation delays. Guest: Michael Geller, Real Estate Consultant and Development Manager Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you dine out at a restaurant, or stop by a local eatery for a quick snack do you ever order off the pet menu? Why are ‘eats’ for pets becoming so popular? Guest: Lynn Switnowski, Founder of Pet Retail Helper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Although nuclear testing in the U.S. ceased in 1992, recent developments have sparked concerns that this could change. Guest: W.J. Hennigan, National Security Opinion Correspondent for The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even with polls showing the NDP with a big head start going into the election the BC Conservatives are still gaining momentum with more candidates being announced. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Traditional DNA testing requires a suspect, but Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy uses DNA databases to identify genetic relatives of crime scene DNA. This technique builds family trees from DNA matches, helping to identify potential suspects. Guest: Dr. Turi King, Director of the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath and Co-Host of BBC’s "DNA Family Secrets" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How magic can help us understand animal minds At Cambridge University’s Comparative Cognition Lab, researchers are pioneering the use of magic tricks as a method to study animal cognition. Guest: Dr. Nicola Clayton, Professor of Comparative Cognition in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge Seg 2: View From Victoria: Letter to the Feds The letter Premier Eby sent to Trudeau has six specific demands for priority funding from Ottawa, so BC can be treated more fairly. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in for Jun 7, 2024 Trump outraised Biden for the second month in a row and now Biden's cash advantage could be at risk. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: Will new tips help the RCMP discover more victims of Gary Allen Srery? The RCMP in Alberta has been inundated with over 50 tips concerning serial killer Gary Allen Srery, suggesting potential links to additional victims in British Columbia and even in the United States. Guest: Travis McKenzie, Staff Sergeant in charge of the Alberta RCMP Historical Homicide Unit Seg 5: Kickin’ It with the Whitecaps for Jun 7, 2024 The team is traveling to Portland for a rivalry game tomorrow night. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Whitecaps Head Coach Seg 6: Celebrating Indigenous cooking traditions BC-produced food docuseries “Moosemeat & Marmalade” is currently in its seventh and final season on APTN. The farewell season is not just about food; it's about the rich tapestry of Indigenous culture. Guest: Art Napoleon, Former Chief of the Saulteau First Nation and Host and Co-Producer of APTN's Moosemeat & Marmalade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC-produced food docuseries “Moosemeat & Marmalade” is currently in its seventh and final season on APTN. The farewell season is not just about food; it's about the rich tapestry of Indigenous culture. Guest: Art Napoleon, Former Chief of the Saulteau First Nation and Host and Co-Producer of APTN's Moosemeat & Marmalade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The team is traveling to Portland for a rivalry game tomorrow night. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Whitecaps Head Coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The RCMP in Alberta has been inundated with over 50 tips concerning serial killer Gary Allen Srery, suggesting potential links to additional victims in British Columbia and even in the United States. Guest: Travis McKenzie, Staff Sergeant in charge of the Alberta RCMP Historical Homicide Unit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump outraised Biden for the second month in a row and now Biden's cash advantage could be at risk. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The letter Premier Eby sent to Trudeau has six specific demands for priority funding from Ottawa, so BC can be treated more fairly. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At Cambridge University’s Comparative Cognition Lab, researchers are pioneering the use of magic tricks as a method to study animal cognition. Guest: Dr. Nicola Clayton, Professor of Comparative Cognition in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Do we need language to think? For centuries, philosophers have debated the purpose of language, with Plato positing it as crucial for thinking. Guest: Dr. Evelina Fedorenko, Associate Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Get out of the Bus Lane! BC Transit police are cracking down on unauthorized vehicles and pedestrians in Bus lanes around the city and we ask the question should EV’s be allowed to use the HOV lanes regardless of passenger numbers? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: John Rustad is speaking to the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce in an effort to try and win over the business community. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Seg 4: Should cities regulate apartment temperatures? A new coalition in Toronto is advocating for a bylaw to set a maximum apartment temperature of 26°C, similar to mandatory heating requirements. Such a bylaw, unprecedented in Canada, would require building owners to provide and maintain cooling systems. Guest: Jacqueline Wilson, Counsel for the Canadian Environmental Law Association Seg 5: Are you ready for the Summer Sickness Season? As temperatures are warming up around the province, people will be getting out, getting together and getting sick! How can you best protect yourself from getting the summer sicknesses? Guest: Dr. Bill Sullivan, Infectious Disease Expert at Indiana University Seg 6: Have overdose-related brain injuries become an epidemic in Canada? Canada’s toxic drug crisis, the country’s longest-standing public health emergency, hides an underlying brain injury epidemic. During Brain Injury Awareness Month in June, researchers are highlighting the under-recognized consequence of drug toxicity. Guest: Dr. Mauricio Garcia-Barrera, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Victoria Seg 7: Is North Vancouver on board with the Wastewater Treatment Plant? The Mayor of North Vancouver has come out with a statement taking shots at major infrastructure projects that she says are getting too big, too expensive and consisting of funding models that are unsustainable for the region's taxpayers. Guest: Linda Buchanan, Mayor of North Vancouver Seg 8: How will the end of open-net salmon farming impact First Nations? The Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship recognizes the federal government’s announcement of a 5-year re-issuance of salmon aquaculture licenses in their traditional territories. While the announcement does not fully meet their expectations, it allows for continued innovation and modernization of the sector, aiming to reduce interactions between wild and farmed salmon. Guest: Dallas Smith, Spokesperson for the Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship and Member of the Tlowitsis Nation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship recognizes the federal government’s announcement of a 5-year re-issuance of salmon aquaculture licenses in their traditional territories. While the announcement does not fully meet their expectations, it allows for continued innovation and modernization of the sector, aiming to reduce interactions between wild and farmed salmon. Guest: Dallas Smith, Spokesperson for the Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship and Member of the Tlowitsis Nation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mayor of North Vancouver has come out with a statement taking shots at major infrastructure projects that she says are getting too big, too expensive and consisting of funding models that are unsustainable for the region's taxpayers. Guest: Linda Buchanan, Mayor of North Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada’s toxic drug crisis, the country’s longest-standing public health emergency, hides an underlying brain injury epidemic. During Brain Injury Awareness Month in June, researchers are highlighting the under-recognized consequence of drug toxicity. Guest: Dr. Mauricio Garcia-Barrera, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Victoria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As temperatures are warming up around the province, people will be getting out, getting together and getting sick! How can you best protect yourself from getting the summer sicknesses? Guest: Dr. Bill Sullivan, Infectious Disease Expert at Indiana University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new coalition in Toronto is advocating for a bylaw to set a maximum apartment temperature of 26°C, similar to mandatory heating requirements. Such a bylaw, unprecedented in Canada, would require building owners to provide and maintain cooling systems. Guest: Jacqueline Wilson, Counsel for the Canadian Environmental Law Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Rustad is speaking to the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce in an effort to try and win over the business community. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices