Mornings with Simi

It’s Playoff Hockey! We get the latest on the Vancouver Canucks as they make their way towards hopefully hoisting the Stanley Cup! Guest: Jay Janower, Sports Anchor for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The wildfire near Fort Nelson has rapidly grown and now poses a significant threat to the community, burning just 2.5 kilometers away. Guest: Sarah Hall, Information Officer for the British Columbia Wildfire Service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s one of the biggest trends in health and dieting, but is it actually good for you? Guest: Dr. Evan Foreman, Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences and Director of the Well Centre at Drexel University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to a recent study, Canada is experiencing an increase in cancer cases, yet the general trend in both cancer incidence and mortality rates is declining. Guest: Ioana Nicolau, Senior Epidemiologist at the Canadian Cancer Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ottawa has finally noticed BC with summer approaching to announce an assistance package. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new study has shown that a certain gene can show markers for Alzheimer’s Disease which in turn could be used to predict a persons likelihood of developing the disease. Guest: Bryce Taylor, Intern for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The idea of nostalgia has gone through a significant transformation over the years, from being considered a fatal illness to now being recognized as a psychological phenomenon that has a significant impact on societal and political trends. Guest: Dr. Agnes Arnold-Forster, Chancellor's Fellow in the History of Medicine, History of Emotions, Modern British History at the University of Edinburgh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Why was Apple’s ‘Crush’ iPad Pro commercial such a bust? Apple recently released a new advertisement called 'Crush', showing various items related to creative pursuits being smashed to make way for their new iPad Pro. Guest: Dr. Kim Watts, Senior Lecturer in Marketing at the University of Bath Seg 2: View From Victoria: Last call for Politics! This week marks the last sitting of the legislature before the election due to the NDP shortened it by two weeks. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 3: Police find DNA of 12 additional women at confessed killer’s apartment In a disturbing and comprehensive court hearing in Winnipeg, forensic evidence linked Jeremy Skibicki to the murders of four Indigenous women. Guest: Kathleen Martens, Reporter for APTN News Seg 4: The world of loopholes Following the stories out of Nunavut about loopholes in the Canada Post system, what are some other common loopholes that people take advantage of? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 5: How much land is BC planning to give back to First Nations? Lyackson First Nation, Cowichan Tribes, and the provincial government have reached a significant reconciliation milestone with the signing of an agreement that facilitates the return of a 312-hectare land parcel in the Cowichan River valley Guest: Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Seg 6: CKNW Playoff Report: It’s Playoff Hockey! We get the latest on the Vancouver Canucks as they make their way towards hopefully hoisting the Stanley Cup! Guest: Jay Janower, Sports Anchor for Global News Seg 7: Should Vancouver have more open spaces for dogs? Residents have expressed concerns regarding the school district's allocation of funds towards additional fencing to keep dogs out of school fields rather than enhancing educational resources. Guest: Trina Atchison, Concerned Dog Mom Seg 8: How does pregnancy impact the brain? Dr. Liz Chrastil, a cognitive neuroscientist, embarked on a unique research project during her pregnancy, turning it into an extensive study of brain changes across gestation. Guest: Dr. Liz Chrastil, Associate Professor of Neurobiology and Behavior at the University of California, Irvine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Liz Chrastil, a cognitive neuroscientist, embarked on a unique research project during her pregnancy, turning it into an extensive study of brain changes across gestation. Guest: Dr. Liz Chrastil, Associate Professor of Neurobiology and Behavior at the University of California, Irvine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Residents have expressed concerns regarding the school district's allocation of funds towards additional fencing to keep dogs out of school fields rather than enhancing educational resources. Guest: Trina Atchison, Concerned Dog Mom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Playoff Hockey! We get the latest on the Vancouver Canucks as they make their way towards hopefully hoisting the Stanley Cup! Guest: Jay Janower, Sports Anchor for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lyackson First Nation, Cowichan Tribes, and the provincial government have reached a significant reconciliation milestone with the signing of an agreement that facilitates the return of a 312-hectare land parcel in the Cowichan River valley Guest: Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following the stories out of Nunavut about loopholes in the Canada Post system, what are some other common loopholes that people take advantage of? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a disturbing and comprehensive court hearing in Winnipeg, forensic evidence linked Jeremy Skibicki to the murders of four Indigenous women. Guest: Kathleen Martens, Reporter for APTN News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week marks the last sitting of the legislature before the election due to the NDP shortened it by two weeks. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple recently released a new advertisement called 'Crush', showing various items related to creative pursuits being smashed to make way for their new iPad Pro. Guest: Dr. Kim Watts, Senior Lecturer in Marketing at the University of Bath Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: What makes something funny? Despite numerous attempts to theoretically define and categorize humour, most believe it’s inherently subjective nature. Guest: Dr. Jonathan Silvertown, Professor of Evolutionary Ecology at the University of Edinburgh and the Author of “The Comedy of Error: Why Evolution Made Us Laugh” Seg 3: View From Victoria: Is BC getting back into the abortion debate? Are BC voters really going to have to revisit that bitter, contentious issue of abortion? Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in George Washington University finally called police on Gaza protesters and Biden’s comments that Israel may lose military support is a huge deal. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 5: Kickin’ It with the Whitecaps Coming off a win in Calgary the team is going to LA to play and has 3 road games before returning home. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Seg 6: Why is the Surrey School Board budget not enough The Surrey School Board recently passed a budget for what trustee Terry Allen described as one of the toughest budget cycles in years. Guest: Terry Allen, Surrey School Board Trustee Seg 7: CKNW Playoff Report: It’s Playoff Hockey! We get the latest on the Vancouver Canucks as they make their way towards hopefully hoisting the Stanley Cup! Guest: Barry Delay, Sports Anchor for Global News Seg 8: Do whales have their own complex language system? Sperm whales, known for their deep ocean habitat and significant brain size, communicate through sophisticated vocalizations that might be more akin to human language than previously recognized. Guest: Dr. Shane Gero, Biology Lead of Project CETI, Scientist in Residence at Carleton University, and Founder of the Dominica Sperm Whale Project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sperm whales, known for their deep ocean habitat and significant brain size, communicate through sophisticated vocalizations that might be more akin to human language than previously recognized. Guest: Dr. Shane Gero, Biology Lead of Project CETI, Scientist in Residence at Carleton University, and Founder of the Dominica Sperm Whale Project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Playoff Hockey! We get the latest on the Vancouver Canucks as they make their way towards hopefully hoisting the Stanley Cup! Guest: Barry Delay, Sports Anchor for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Surrey School Board recently passed a budget for what trustee Terry Allen described as one of the toughest budget cycles in years. Guest: Terry Allen, Surrey School Board Trustee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming off a win in Calgary the team is going to LA to play and has 3 road games before returning home. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Washington University finally called police on Gaza protesters and Biden’s comments that Israel may lose military support is a huge deal. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are BC voters really going to have to revisit that bitter, contentious issue of abortion? Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite numerous attempts to theoretically define and categorize humour, most believe it’s inherently subjective nature. Guest: Dr. Jonathan Silvertown, Professor of Evolutionary Ecology at the University of Edinburgh and the Author of “The Comedy of Error: Why Evolution Made Us Laugh” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Was Russia behind the Havana Syndrome phenomenon? Congress made another attempt yesterday to understand a succession of brain injuries and hearing loss incidents suffered by US and Canadian diplomats in several nations, a mystery phenomenon that has come to be known as Havana syndrome. Guest: Michael Isikoff, Award-Winning Washington Investigative Journalist and Host of Conspiracyland’s “The Strange Story of Havana Syndrome” Seg 2: Scotts Thoughts: The Canucks are Gonna Win the Cup! Scott Shantz is high off the big come from behind win the Canucks pulled off against the Edmonton Oilers in game 1 of their playoff series. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: ICBC will return some of your money It’s been announced that ICBC will be freezing its insurance rates, for now, and giving some motorists a rebate!. Giving us back our own money. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: Why we don't need to save the honeybees The concern for honeybees has permeated various facets of society, including governmental bodies, influential figures, businesses, and citizens. But do bees actually need saving? Guest: Ellen Cushing, Staff Writer at The Atlantic Seg 5: Canadian Rapper has beef with Kendrick Lamar Scott wants to teach the people about the Drake / Kendrick Lamar beef, and why it doesn’t matter and hip hop music needs to get back to the basics. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 6: Could gift card incentives help curb stimulant addictions? With public drug use being re-criminalized in BC, the government is now tasked with finding another way to curb the province’s illicit drug overdose crisis. Guest: Dr. Gabriela Khazanov, Research Psychologist at the Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center Seg 7: CKNW Playoff Report: It’s Playoff Hockey! We get the latest on the Vancouver Canucks as they make their way towards hopefully hoisting the Stanley Cup! Guest: Jay Janower, Sports Anchor for Global News Guest: Barry Delay, Sports Anchor for Global News Seg 8: How will BC recriminalize public illicit drug use? On Tuesday, public drug use once again became illegal in British Columbia as the federal government approved the province's request to reduce its drug decriminalization pilot. Guest: Jennifer Whiteside, BC’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Seg 9: Why are drivers getting ICBC rebates? B.C. Premier David Eby says ICBC customers will be receiving a $110 rebate. Additionally, basic rates will remain unchanged until March 31, 2026, making it six years in a row with no increase. Guest: David Eby, Premier of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Premier David Eby says ICBC customers will be receiving a $110 rebate. Additionally, basic rates will remain unchanged until March 31, 2026, making it six years in a row with no increase. Guest: David Eby, Premier of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Tuesday, public drug use once again became illegal in British Columbia as the federal government approved the province's request to reduce its drug decriminalization pilot. Guest: Jennifer Whiteside, BC’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Playoff Hockey! We get the latest on the Vancouver Canucks as they make their way towards hopefully hoisting the Stanley Cup! Guest: Barry Delay, Sports Anchor for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With public drug use being re-criminalized in BC, the government is now tasked with finding another way to curb the province’s illicit drug overdose crisis. Guest: Dr. Gabriela Khazanov, Research Psychologist at the Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott wants to teach the people about the Drake / Kendrick Lamar beef, and why it doesn’t matter and hip hop music needs to get back to the basics. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The concern for honeybees has permeated various facets of society, including governmental bodies, influential figures, businesses, and citizens. But do bees actually need saving? Guest: Ellen Cushing, Staff Writer at The Atlantic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been announced that ICBC will be freezing its insurance rates, for now, and giving some motorists a rebate!. Giving us back our own money. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Shantz is high off the big come from behind win the Canucks pulled off against the Edmonton Oilers in game 1 of their playoff series. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congress made another attempt yesterday to understand a succession of brain injuries and hearing loss incidents suffered by US and Canadian diplomats in several nations, a mystery phenomenon that has come to be known as Havana syndrome. Guest: Michael Isikoff, Award-Winning Washington Investigative Journalist and Host of Conspiracyland’s “The Strange Story of Havana Syndrome” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Why do we have superstitions? Superstition, ingrained in human culture for centuries, manifests in various forms and practices, from avoiding the number 13 to carrying lucky charms. Guest: Dr. Neil Dagnall, Reader in Applied Cognitive Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University Seg 2: Scotts Thoughts: Scott makes a prediction As a longtime Canucks fan Scott makes his prediction on the first game of the Oilers/Canucks series. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: The new LNG facility in Kitimat Vaughn gets a tour of the new LNG facility in Kitimat, one of the province's large energy projects. Even after all the protests and debate over large scale energy projects the province can still get stuff done. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: Are there too many oxidants in the kitchen? Researchers at UBC have detected singlet oxygen, what’s known as an oxidant, in home cooking indoors, for the first time. Why is this so significant? Oxidants can be beneficial but can also cause stress on human lungs, contributing to the development of cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Guest: Dr. Nadine Borduas, Assistant Professor at UBC in the Department of Chemistry Seg 5: Why are divorce rates dropping across Canada? Divorce rates in Canada are dropping but it's not because people are choosing to stick it out in their marriage. Guest: Steven Benmor, Divorce Lawyer and expert Seg 6: What happened with the London Drugs cyberattack? London Drugs stores in Western Canada, all 79 of which were closed due to a cyberattack over a week ago, were reopened yesterday. Currently, core services have been restored in 40 stores, but new pharmacy prescriptions are still unavailable. Guest: Clint Mahlman, President and Chief Operating Officer of London Drugs Seg 7: CKNW Playoff Report: It’s Playoff Hockey! We get the latest on the Vancouver Canucks as they make their way towards hopefully hoisting the Stanley Cup! Guest: Jay Janower, Sports Anchor for Global News Seg 8: What can we expect from Vancouver’s public playoff viewings? Mayor Ken Sim has announced that Vancouver will host public playoff viewings at locations around the city. Guest: Mike Klassen, Vancouver City Councillor 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

Mayor Ken Sim has announced that Vancouver will host public playoff viewings at locations around the city. Guest: Mike Klassen, Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Playoff Hockey! We get the latest on the Vancouver Canucks as they make their way towards hopefully hoisting the Stanley Cup! Guest: Jay Janower, Sports Anchor for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

London Drugs stores in Western Canada, all 79 of which were closed due to a cyberattack over a week ago, were reopened. Guest: Clint Mahlman, President and Chief Operating Officer of London Drugs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Divorce rates in Canada are dropping but it's not because people are choosing to stick it out in their marriage. Guest: Steven Benmor, Divorce Lawyer and expert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Researchers at UBC have detected singlet oxygen, what’s known as an oxidant, in home cooking indoors, for the first time. Why is this so significant? Oxidants can be beneficial but can also cause stress on human lungs, contributing to the development of cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Guest: Dr. Nadine Borduas, Assistant Professor at UBC in the Department of Chemistry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vaughn gets a tour of the new LNG facility in Kitimat, one of the provinces large energy projects. Even after all the protests and debate over large scale energy projects the province can still get stuff done. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a longtime Canucks fan Scott makes his prediction on the first game of the Oilers/Canucks series. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Superstition, ingrained in human culture for centuries, manifests in various forms and practices, from avoiding the number 13 to carrying lucky charms. Guest: Dr. Neil Dagnall, Reader in Applied Cognitive Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: What causes hangxiety? If Dry January seeped into quasi-sober February, followed by full-fledged drinking, a symptom of your hangover might be anxiety. The phenomenon is common enough to have its own hashtag, #hangxiety, on social media. Guest: Dr. David Nutt, Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology at Imperial College London and Author of “Drink? The New Science of Alcohol and Your Health” Seg 2: Scotts Thoughts: Will liquor stores lose out to non-alcoholic options Liquor stores might start to worry about the sober-curious movement and all the options available as they start to see a dip in sales as consumers move away from alcohol. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: The NDP are taking polls The NDP are using public money for polling in Surrey regarding the move to Surrey Policing Services. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: Shut down your social media to keep your job A new report has found that many employers would consider firing employees for inappropriate social media posts and write rules into contracts when hiring. Guest: Lisa Bragg, Former Journalist, Speaker, Author, and self promotion advocate. Seg 5: Park Board approves drinking at beaches program The Vancouver Park Board has approved the Alcohol on Beaches re-pilot program which allows legal consumption of alcohol at seven beaches. Guest: Tom Digby, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner for the Vancouver Greens Seg 6: CKNW Playoff Report: It’s Playoff Hockey! We get the latest on the Vancouver Canucks as they make their way towards hopefully hoisting the Stanley Cup! Guest: Jay Janower, Sports Anchor for Global News Seg 7: CyberSecurity and passwords / Law in the UK The UK has implemented a new law banning generic passwords on new smart devices. How will that work? Guest: Carmi Levy, Leading Technology Journalist, Analyst, and Digital Marketer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The UK has implemented a new law banning generic passwords on new smart devices. How will that work? Guest: Carmi Levy, Leading Technology Journalist, Analyst, and Digital Marketer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Playoff Hockey! We get the latest on the Vancouver Canucks as they make their way towards hopefully hoisting the Stanley Cup! Guest: Jay Janower, Sports Anchor for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vancouver Park Board has approved the Alcohol on Beaches re-pilot program which allows legal consumption of alcohol at seven beaches. Guest: Tom Digby, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner for the Vancouver Greens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new report has found that many employers would consider firing employees for inappropriate social media posts and write rules into contracts when hiring. Guest: Lisa Bragg, Former Journalist, Speaker, Author, and self promotion advocate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NDP are using public money for polling in Surrey regarding the move to Surrey Policing Services. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices