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Why do some people always get lost?

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Factors such as cultural upbringing, outdoor exposure, and even video games all contribute factors to how humans get around! Guest: Professor Hugo Spiers, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 30, 20249 min

Full Show: Digging into pirate letters, Why regular people are paying a luxury tax & Transparency at Metro Vancouver

Seg 1: How a decoded letter solved a 300-year-old pirate mystery Henry Avery, known as the “Pirate King,” was infamous for committing the most lucrative act of piracy in history before vanishing mysteriously. Recent research suggests that Avery did not disappear with his stolen wealth but instead became involved in state-sponsored espionage. Guest: Dr. Sean Kingsley, Marine Archaeologist and Co-Author of “The Pirate King: The Strange Adventures of Henry Avery and the Birth of the Golden Age of Piracy” Seg 2: Should Mass Transit be added to the North Shore? Traffic on the North Shore is not getting any better and a new technical study explores the ways that mass transit could benefit the communities on the North Shore. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: The victims of no fault insurance David Eby doesn’t have much sympathy for the victims of no fault insurance when asked about the plight of those with life-altering injuries but does say a review of enhanced care is scheduled for 2026. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer Seg 4: Would naming parks after private entities actually generate revenue? Vancouver city staff are exploring ways to attract corporate donors by offering naming rights for city and park board assets. Guest: Bettina Cornwell, Head of the Department of Marketing at the University of Oregon’s Lundquist College of Business Seg 5: Why are regular people paying luxury tax? If you buy a car that is over $100k, you will be hit with a luxury tax, even if you are just purchasing the car for an everyday family car. Guest: Mohammad Shahid, Senior Tax Manager at DMCL Chartered Professional Accountants Seg 6: Should BC require therapists and counsellors to have formal training? The BC government is proposing new regulations to establish minimum standards for therapists' and counsellors' education, training, and public accountability. Guest: Nicole Le Bihan, Chair of the Federation of Associations for Counselling Therapists in BC Seg 7: Is it time for more transparency with Metro Vancouver’s major projects? Delta Mayor George Harvie, who serves as chair of the Metro Vancouver board of directors, has come under scrutiny for his travel expenses, amounting to tens of thousands of dollars this year. Guest: Mike Klassen, ABC Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 20241h 5m

Making Cents of the Markets for May 29, 2024

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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

May 29, 20249 min

Is it time for more transparency with Metro Vancouver’s major projects?

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Delta Mayor George Harvie, who serves as chair of the Metro Vancouver board of directors, has come under scrutiny for his travel expenses, amounting to tens of thousands of dollars this year. Guest: Mike Klassen, ABC Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 20249 min

Should BC require therapists and counsellors to have formal training?

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The BC government is proposing new regulations to establish minimum standards for therapists' and counsellors' education, training, and public accountability. Guest: Nicole Le Bihan, Chair of the Federation of Associations for Counselling Therapists in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 202410 min

Why are regular people paying luxury tax?

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If you buy a car that is over $100k, you will be hit with a luxury tax, even if you are just purchasing the car for an everyday family car. Guest: Mohammad Shahid, Senior Tax Manager at DMCL Chartered Professional Accountants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 20247 min

Would naming parks after private entities actually generate revenue?

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Vancouver city staff are exploring ways to attract corporate donors by offering naming rights for city and park board assets. Guest: Bettina Cornwell, Head of the Department of Marketing at the University of Oregon’s Lundquist College of Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 20249 min

View From Victoria: The victims of no fault insurance

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David Eby doesn’t have much sympathy for the victims of no fault insurance when asked about the plight of those with life-altering injuries but does say a review of enhanced care is scheduled for 2026. 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

May 29, 202414 min

Scotts Thoughts: Should Mass Transit be added to the North Shore?

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Traffic on the North Shore is not getting any better and a new technical study explores the ways that mass transit could benefit the communities on the North Shore. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 20246 min

How a decoded letter solved a 300-year-old pirate mystery

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Henry Avery, known as the “Pirate King,” was infamous for committing the most lucrative act of piracy in history before vanishing mysteriously. Recent research suggests that Avery did not disappear with his stolen wealth but instead became involved in state-sponsored espionage. Guest: Dr. Sean Kingsley, Marine Archaeologist and Co-Author of “The Pirate King: The Strange Adventures of Henry Avery and the Birth of the Golden Age of Piracy” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 20249 min

Full Show: Canada's Justice system gets graded, A public inquiry into wastewater treatment plant & Are grocery stores lying to you?

Seg 1: Does Russia have a nuclear space weapon? Over the past three months, US officials have issued warnings about a potential Russian plan to deploy a new weapon in space: a satellite carrying a nuclear device. Guest: Joshua Keating, Senior Correspondent of Foreign Policy and World News at Vox and Author of “Invisible Countries: Journeys to the Edge of Nationhood” Seg 2: View From Victoria: No compassion for businesses on Broadway Premier David Eby is defending the construction delays on the Broadway corridor offering no sympathy for business owners along the route. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer Seg 3: Is Canada’s criminal justice system violating human rights? UN experts acknowledged that Canada has effective systems to prevent arbitrary detention but expressed significant concerns regarding Indigenous Peoples, racial discrimination, and other vulnerable groups. Despite efforts, these groups are still detained at high rates. Guest: Priya Gopalan, Vice-Chair on Follow-Up of the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention for the United Nations Special Procedures Seg 4: Can studying birds help prevent clear-air turbulence? The sky may seem calm, but air is constantly moving, creating turbulence, which is becoming more common due to climate change. Severe turbulence can cause injuries or death, as seen in a recent Singapore Airlines flight incident. Guest: Emily Shepard, Professor of Bioscience and Expert in Bird Flight and Air Flow at Swansea University in Wales Seg 5: How will Canada’s anti-scab legislation impact upcoming strikes? A bill banning federal employers from using replacement workers during lockouts or strikes passed unanimously in the House of Commons with a 316-0 vote. Guest: Bonita Zarrillo, NDP MP for Port Moody Seg 6: Should they launch a public inquiry into Vancouver’s wastewater treatment plant? Construction on the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant is resuming, now with a significantly higher cost of $3.86 billion, up from the original $700 million estimate when it began in 2018. Guest: Daniel Fontaine, New West City Councillor Seg 7: Are grocery stores lying about the weight of their products? Jacob MacLellan discovered that a 750-gram bag of No Name brand frozen vegetables he purchased weighed significantly less than advertised, only 434 grams. Guest: Jacob MacLellan, Frozen Vegetable Whistleblower Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 20241h 3m

Are grocery stores lying about the weight of their products?

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Jacob MacLellan discovered that a 750-gram bag of No Name brand frozen vegetables he purchased weighed significantly less than advertised, only 434 grams. Guest: Jacob MacLellan, Frozen Vegetable Whistleblower Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 20247 min

Should they launch a public inquiry into Vancouver’s wastewater treatment plant?

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Construction on the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant is resuming, now with a significantly higher cost of $3.86 billion, up from the original $700 million estimate when it began in 2018. Guest: Daniel Fontaine, New West City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 202410 min

How will Canada’s new legislation impact upcoming strikes?

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A bill banning federal employers from using replacement workers during lockouts or strikes passed unanimously in the House of Commons with a 316-0 vote. Guest: Bonita Zarrillo, NDP MP for Port Moody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 20248 min

Can studying birds help prevent clear-air turbulence?

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The sky may seem calm, but air is constantly moving, creating turbulence, which is becoming more common due to climate change. Severe turbulence can cause injuries or death, as seen in a recent Singapore Airlines flight incident. Guest: Emily Shepard, Professor of Bioscience and Expert in Bird Flight and Air Flow at Swansea University in Wales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 20246 min

Is Canada’s criminal justice system violating human rights?

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UN experts acknowledged that Canada has effective systems to prevent arbitrary detention but expressed significant concerns regarding Indigenous Peoples, racial discrimination, and other vulnerable groups. Despite efforts, these groups are still detained at high rates. Guest: Priya Gopalan, Vice-Chair on Follow-Up of the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention for the United Nations Special Procedures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 20248 min

View From Victoria: No compassion for businesses on Broadway

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Premier David Eby is defending the construction delays on the Broadway corridor offering no sympathy for business owners along the route. 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

May 28, 202415 min

Does Russia have a nuclear space weapon?

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Over the past three months, US officials have issued warnings about a potential Russian plan to deploy a new weapon in space: a satellite carrying a nuclear device. Guest: Joshua Keating, Senior Correspondent of Foreign Policy and World News at Vox and Author of “Invisible Countries: Journeys to the Edge of Nationhood” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 20248 min

Full Show: The Mysteries of lightning, Housing prices impacting health & Spotting 'deepfakes' using health technology

Seg 1: The mysteries of lightning With severe weather advisories becoming more common as the temperature heats up we look back at how many ancient civilizations worshiped gods associated with lightning, common myths about lightning, mysteries that still surround certain kinds of lightning, new discoveries, what causes lightning scientifically, and more. Guest: Dr. Peter Watson, Professor Emeritus of Physics at Carleton University Seg 2: View From Victoria: No counter for BC United Last week came news of the collapse of the BC United-BC Conservative merger talks and BC United released the details of its offer to which the Conservatives didn’t even bother to counter. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer Seg 3: Should we be concerned about the rising cases of Bird Flu? The number of cow herds in the US testing positive for avian influenza (H5N1) is rising, adding to the global spread of the virus, which affects wild birds and over 50 mammal species. Guest: Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Infectious Disease Specialist at the University Health Network Seg 4: Can housing prices impact our health? Researchers have found that rapid increases in housing costs can significantly affect people’s health. A systematic review of 23 studies published in BMC Public Health suggests that housing price changes can impact health positively and negatively. Guest: Ashmita Grewal, Masters Student in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University Seg 5: Are ten new classrooms enough for Surrey’s growing population? The Ministry of Education and Child Care announced funding for 10 additional classrooms at two Surrey elementary schools. The district anticipates up to 96,000 students by 2033 and continues to seek funding for managing school capacity. Guest: Rachna Singh, BC’s Minister of Education and Child Care Seg 6: Monday Morning Quarterbacks How much did the team learn about some of the new players they brought in after a 30-6 pre-season loss in Calgary? Guest: Rick Campbell, BC Lions Head Coach Seg 7: Why are so many companies getting hacked? Premier David Eby emphasized the growing threat to information security and mentioned a $50.8 million network upgrade in 2022 for better detection. Guest: Chester Wisniewski, Global Field Chief Technology Officer and Director at Sophos Cybersecurity Seg 8: How can you tell what's real and what's deepfaked? Klick Labs, a research branch of Klick Health in Toronto, has developed a method to analyze voices with such precision that it can distinguish between human and AI-generated voices. This innovation comes amid a surge in deepfakes—AI-created video, audio, or photos that appear real. Guest: Yan Fossat, Senior Vice-President of Digital Health Research and Development at Klick Labs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 20241h 5m

How can you tell what's real and what's deepfaked?

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Klick Labs, a research branch of Klick Health in Toronto, has developed a method to analyze voices with such precision that it can distinguish between human and AI-generated voices. This innovation comes amid a surge in deepfakes—AI-created video, audio, or photos that appear real. Guest: Yan Fossat, Senior Vice-President of Digital Health Research and Development at Klick Labs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 202411 min

Why are so many companies getting hacked?

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Premier David Eby emphasized the growing threat to information security and mentioned a $50.8 million network upgrade in 2022 for better detection. Guest: Chester Wisniewski, Global Field Chief Technology Officer and Director at Sophos Cybersecurity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 20248 min

Monday Morning Quarterbacks for May 27, 2024

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How much did the team learn about some of the new players they brought in after a 30-6 pre-season loss in Calgary? Guest: Rick Campbell, BC Lions Head Coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 20244 min

Are ten new classrooms enough for Surrey’s growing population?

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The Ministry of Education and Child Care announced funding for 10 additional classrooms at two Surrey elementary schools. The district anticipates up to 96,000 students by 2033 and continues to seek funding for managing school capacity. Guest: Rachna Singh, BC’s Minister of Education and Child Care Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 20249 min

Can housing prices impact our health?

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Researchers have found that rapid increases in housing costs can significantly affect people’s health. A systematic review of 23 studies published in BMC Public Health suggests that housing price changes can impact health positively and negatively. Guest: Ashmita Grewal, Masters Student in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 20247 min

Should we be concerned about the rising cases of Bird Flu?

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The number of cow herds in the US testing positive for avian influenza (H5N1) is rising, adding to the global spread of the virus, which affects wild birds and over 50 mammal species. Guest: Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Infectious Disease Specialist at the University Health Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 20249 min

View From Victoria: No counter for BC United

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Last week came news of the collapse of the BC United-BC Conservative merger talks and BC United released the details of its offer to which the Conservatives didn’t even bother to counter. 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

May 27, 202415 min

The mysteries of lightning

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With severe weather advisories becoming more common as the temperature heats up we look back at how many ancient civilizations worshiped gods associated with lightning, common myths about lightning, mysteries that still surround certain kinds of lightning, new discoveries, what causes lightning scientifically, and more. Guest: Dr. Peter Watson, Professor Emeritus of Physics at Carleton University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 20249 min

Full Show: Why do humans cry?, Messi leaves Vancouver hanging & Breaking up an Entertainment Monopoly

Seg 1: Why do humans cry? For more than 20 years a study has been ongoing on when and why we cry, and it turns out crying may help us obtain better insight into human nature. Guest: Dr. Ad Vingerhoets, Professor of Clinical Psychology at Tilburg University Seg 2: View From Victoria: Rustad rules out a coalition John Rustad is ruling out a coalition and a non-compete clause, which means nothing is happening on merger talks anymore and BC United will need to go at it alone. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in: The Trump trial is going into closing arguments and Nikki Haley says she will vote for Trump after all. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: Kickin’ it with the Caps Disappointment from Whitecap fans as news broke that Lionel Messi will not be traveling with the team for a showdown in Vancouver. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Seg 5: Does Live Nation have a stronghold on the concert ticket industry? The Department of Justice in the US has filed a lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Ticketmaster's parent company, alleging that it has created an illegal monopoly in the live entertainment industry. Guest: Mark Lemley, Professor of Law at Stanford Law and Director of the Law, Science and Technology Program at Stanford University Seg 6: Was the serial killer linked to four Calgary cold cases operating in BC? Gary Allen Srery, a suspected serial killer from the United States, has been posthumously identified as responsible for the murders of four young females in Calgary during the 1970s. Guest: Travis McKenzie, Staff Sergeant of Alberta’s RCMP Historical Homicide Unit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 20241h 1m

Was the serial killer linked to four Calgary cold cases operating in BC?

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Gary Allen Srery, a suspected serial killer from the United States, has been posthumously identified as responsible for the murders of four young females in Calgary during the 1970s. Guest: Travis McKenzie, Staff Sergeant of Alberta’s RCMP Historical Homicide Unit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 202410 min

Does Live Nation have a stronghold on the concert ticket industry?

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The Department of Justice in the US has filed a lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Ticketmaster's parent company, alleging that it has created an illegal monopoly in the live entertainment industry. Guest: Mark Lemley, Professor of Law at Stanford Law and Director of the Law, Science and Technology Program at Stanford University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 202410 min

Kickin’ it with the Caps for May 24, 2024

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Disappointment from Whitecap fans as news broke that Lionel Messi will not be traveling with the team for a showdown in Vancouver. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 20246 min

The Weekly Cecchini Check-in:

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The Trump trial is going into closing arguments and Nikki Haley says she will vote for Trump after all. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 20249 min

View From Victoria: Rustad rules out a coalition

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John Rustad is ruling out a coalition and a non-compete clause, which means nothing is happening on merger talks anymore and BC United will need to go at it alone. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 202414 min

Why do humans cry?

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For more than 20 years a study has been ongoing on when and why we cry, and it turns out crying may help us obtain better insight into human nature. Guest: Dr. Ad Vingerhoets, Professor of Clinical Psychology at Tilburg University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 202410 min

Full Show: Combating money laundering in BC, Turning Office space into hotel pods & Mental Health Support for people affected for wildfires

Seg 1: Are there alien megastructures hiding in space? There are three main methods for searching for evidence of alien technological civilizations: looking for their deliberate communication, such as radio broadcasts; searching for evidence of their visits to the Solar System; and identifying signs of large-scale engineering projects in space. Guest: Dr. Simon Goodwin, Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics at the University of Sheffield Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: What it means to be a fan A Toronto Blue Jays fan is getting a lot of attention after getting hit with a foul ball! Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Another targeted hack in BC There has been another serious hack in BC and this time the hackers targeted the First Nations Health Authority. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Seg 4: What have we learned from the Skibicki trial so far? DNA of multiple women, including the murder victims, was found in Skibicki’s apartment. This evidence suggested he might have had more victims than the four identified. Guest: Kathleen Martens, Reporter for APTN News Seg 5: How BC’s unexplained Wealth order helps combat money laundering We all know that money laundering is happening here in Vancouver, but is the government finally ready to do something about it? Guest: Michelle Gallant, Professor of Law at the University of Manitoba Seg 6: Why is olive oil getting so expensive? Olive oil prices in Canada have significantly increased, doubling in some cases over the past three years. SEveral factors could be at play with climate change being a significant contributor. Guest: Mike von Massow, Associate Professor of Food Economics at the University of Guelph Seg 7: Should Vancouver turn unused office spaces into hotel pods? Sarah Kirby-Yung and Lisa Dominato are proposing changes to the city’s building bylaws to facilitate the conversion of empty, post-pandemic office spaces into pod hotels. Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung, ABC Vancouver City Councillor Seg 8: Should BC have more mental health support for wildfire survivors? A University of Victoria researcher is urging action to address the mental health impacts of wildfires as Canada braces for another severe fire season. Guest: Ashley Berard, PhD candidate in the Sociology Department at the University of Victoria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 20241h 11m

Should BC have more mental health support for wildfire survivors?

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A University of Victoria researcher is urging action to address the mental health impacts of wildfires as Canada braces for another severe fire season. Guest: Ashley Berard, PhD candidate in the Sociology Department at the University of Victoria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 20248 min

Should Vancouver turn unused office spaces into hotel pods?

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Sarah Kirby-Yung and Lisa Dominato are proposing changes to the city’s building bylaws to facilitate the conversion of empty, post-pandemic office spaces into pod hotels. Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung, ABC Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 20249 min

Why is olive oil getting so expensive?

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Olive oil prices in Canada have significantly increased, doubling in some cases over the past three years. SEveral factors could be at play with climate change being a significant contributor. Guest: Mike von Massow, Associate Professor of Food Economics at the University of Guelph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 20247 min

How BC’s unexplained Wealth order helps combat money laundering

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We all know that money laundering is happening here in Vancouver, but is the government finally ready to do something about it? Guest: Michelle Gallant, Professor of Law at the University of Manitoba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 20248 min

What have we learned from the Skibicki trial so far?

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DNA of multiple women, including the murder victims, was found in Skibicki’s apartment. This evidence suggested he might have had more victims than the four identified. Guest: Kathleen Martens, Reporter for APTN News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 20247 min

View From Victoria: Another targeted hack in BC

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There has been another serious hack in BC and this time the hackers targeted the First Nations Health Authority. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 202415 min

Scott’s Thoughts: What it means to be a fan

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A Toronto Blue Jays fan is getting a lot of attention after getting hit with a foul ball! Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 20247 min

Are there alien megastructures hiding in space?

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There are three main methods for searching for evidence of alien technological civilizations: looking for their deliberate communication, such as radio broadcasts; searching for evidence of their visits to the Solar System; and identifying signs of large-scale engineering projects in space. Guest: Dr. Simon Goodwin, Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics at the University of Sheffield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 20248 min

Full Show: Overdose response on BC campuses, Are online classifieds safe? & Deterring auto theft in Canada

Seg 1: How do our brains sync with our kids? Healthy child development hinges on secure attachment bonds between parents and children, facilitated by coordinating their brains and behaviours during social interactions. Guest: Dr. Pascal Vrticka, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Essex Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Hackers and ransom London Drugs is the victim of a ransomware attack, and say they won’t pay. Hackers are threatening to release Data on employees if they don’t. What would you do? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: London drugs gets hacked for cash London Drugs gets put up for ransom of $25m after cyberattack by Russian hackers, could the BC government be next? Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Seg 4: Is Canada doing enough to deter auto theft? The Insurance Bureau of Canada has praised the federal government’s National Action Plan on Combating Auto Theft as “comprehensive and informed” but emphasized that its success will depend on effectively reducing auto theft. Guest: Liam McGuinty, Vice President of Strategy at the Insurance Bureau of Canada Seg 5: How safe is Facebook Marketplace? We all use facebook marketplace from time to time, and it’s usually a great place to shop, but does it ever make you concerned about your safety? Guest: Konstantin Beznosov, Senior Researcher and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UBC Seg 6: How common is severe air turbulence? A British passenger died, and seven others were critically injured when a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence. Experts have noted the increasing prevalence of clear air turbulence due to global warming. Guest: John Gradek, Aviation Management Professor at McGill University Seg 7: Are BC campuses adequately handling the overdose crisis? In BC, there is no standardized provincial policy on how universities and colleges should address the toxic drug crisis. Guest: Lori Culbert, Reporter for The Vancouver Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 20241h 0m

Making Cents of the Markets for May 22, 2024

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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

May 22, 20249 min

Are BC campuses adequately handling the overdose crisis?

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In BC, there is no standardized provincial policy on how universities and colleges should address the toxic drug crisis. Guest: Lori Culbert, Reporter for The Vancouver Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 202410 min

How common is severe air turbulence?

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A British passenger died, and seven others were critically injured when a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence. Experts have noted the increasing prevalence of clear air turbulence due to global warming. Guest: John Gradek, Aviation Management Professor at McGill University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 20249 min

How safe is Facebook Marketplace?

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We all use Facebook marketplace from time to time, and it’s usually a great place to shop, but does it ever make you concerned about your safety? Guest: Konstantin Beznosov, Senior Researcher and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 20247 min

Is Canada doing enough to deter auto theft?

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The Insurance Bureau of Canada has praised the federal government’s National Action Plan on Combating Auto Theft as “comprehensive and informed” but emphasized that its success will depend on effectively reducing auto theft. Guest: Liam McGuinty, Vice President of Strategy at the Insurance Bureau of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 20249 min

View From Victoria: London drugs gets hacked for cash

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London Drugs gets put up for ransom of $25m after cyberattack by Russian hackers, could the BC government be next? Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 202411 min