
Mornings with Simi
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Should we be building cities inside of asteroids?
bonusWith the increasing interest in space exploration and the possibility of humans living and working away from Earth, there is a need for viable housing options in space. Guest: Dr. Adam Frank, Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Rochester and Author of Light of the Stars: Alien Worlds and the Fate of the Earth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: The spy who couldn't spell, What to expect in the Federal Budget & Could every Canadian get a family doctor
Seg 1: How a spy who couldn’t spell foiled the biggest espionage heist in history Before Edward Snowden's infamous data breach, the largest theft of government secrets was committed by an ingenious traitor whose espionage scheme and complex coded messages were made even more baffling by his dyslexia. Guest: Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, Journalist and Author of “The Spy Who Couldn’t Spell” Seg 2: The most stressful time of day!! 8:15am is the most stressful time of day. Now that you know, how can you best anticipate and manage your time to make your morning less stressful? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Yay or Nay to designated drug use spaces? The Health Minister said they would be establishing designated spaces for illicit drug use at BC Hospitals but now he is changing his mind? Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: Why do we have gut feelings? We’ve all had a gut feeling – that visceral, stomach-churning sensation you get during a bout of anxiety, happiness, or even disgust. The relationship between the gut and emotions is not one-way. Guest: Dr. Camilla Nord, Assistant Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge and Author of “The Balanced Brain: The Science of Mental Health” Seg 5: What is Open Banking and why should you care? Chrystia Freeland is set to release the federal budget later today, and as part of that its expected to announce a framework for something called open banking. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 6: What can we expect from the 2024 Federal Budget? Most of it has already been announced but the latest federal budget is set to be tabled later today in Parliament. Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Senior Correspondent for Global News National Seg 7: Should Canada adopt a national child welfare alert? The death of Alexandru Radita is a tragic story that has brought to light several systemic issues in child welfare across Canadian provinces. Guest: Tracy Brady, Child Welfare Advocate Seg 8: Could every Canadian get a family doctor one day? Dr. Jane Philpott’s vision for reforming the Canadian healthcare system emphasizes establishing a universally accessible "primary care home" model. Guest: Dr. Jane Philpott, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Director of the School of Medicine at Queen’s University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Could every Canadian get a family doctor one day?
bonusDr. Jane Philpott’s vision for reforming the Canadian healthcare system emphasizes establishing a universally accessible "primary care home" model. Guest: Dr. Jane Philpott, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Director of the School of Medicine at Queen’s University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should Canada adopt a national child welfare alert?
bonusThe death of Alexandru Radita is a tragic story that has brought to light several systemic issues in child welfare across Canadian provinces. Guest: Tracy Brady, Child Welfare Advocate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What can we expect from the 2024 Federal Budget?
bonusMost of it has already been announced but the latest federal budget is set to be tabled later today in Parliament. Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Senior Correspondent for Global News National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is Open Banking and why should you care?
bonusChrystia Freeland is set to release the federal budget later today, and as part of that its expected to announce a framework for something called open banking. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why do we have gut feelings?
bonusWe’ve all had a gut feeling – that visceral, stomach-churning sensation you get during a bout of anxiety, happiness, or even disgust. The relationship between the gut and emotions is not one-way. Guest: Dr. Camilla Nord, Assistant Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge and Author of “The Balanced Brain: The Science of Mental Health” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Yay or Nay to designated drug use spaces?
bonusThe Health Minister said they would be establishing designated spaces for illicit drug use at BC Hospitals but now he is changing his mind? Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The most stressful time of day!
bonus8:15am is the most stressful time of day. Now that you know, how can you best anticipate and manage your time to make your morning less stressful? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How a spy who couldn’t spell foiled the biggest espionage heist in history
bonusBefore Edward Snowden's infamous data breach, the largest theft of government secrets was committed by an ingenious traitor whose espionage scheme and complex coded messages were made even more baffling by his dyslexia. Guest: Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, Journalist and Author of “The Spy Who Couldn’t Spell” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Is a lack of sleep good for you?, BC serving up 5-star meals in space & Preventing crimes against women
Seg 1: Can sleep deprivation make you happier? Sleep is a vital component of human health, However, modern lifestyles often lead to sleep deprivation due to long working hours and social activities. New data suggests that lack of sleep might be a benefit? Guest: Dr. Jennifer Goldschmied, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Co-Author of the Study Seg 2: Are we on the verge of losing customer service From an airline that ‘extorted’ a tip out of a guest to a brunch that doesn’t serve tea! Has customer service gone completely insane? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Marking a somber anniversary THe NDP is marking the 8th anniversary of the declaration of a toxic drug crisis in BC and while their have been thousands of lives lost the message is stay the course. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: Is Canada capable of preventing crimes against Indigenous women? The Indigenous Women Justice Plan report sheds light on the pressing need for better communication and collaboration to put an end to violence against Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people. Guest: Kory Wilson, Chair of the BC First Nations Justice Council Seg 5: The hype over a new movie that has people divided The number one movie at the Box office over the weekend was CIVIL WAR, and it has people talking. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 6: Inside the efforts to save kʷiisaḥiʔis In a dramatic rescue attempt in a remote British Columbia lagoon, kʷiisaḥiʔis, a highly intelligent orca calf, eluded capture despite efforts by a large rescue team equipped with boats, divers, nets, and advanced underwater detection tools. Guest: Gord Kurbis, Videographer Covering Orca Rescue in Zeballos Seg 7: Why did Iran launch an attack against Israel? The long-standing shadow war between Iran and Israel, which traditionally avoided direct military confrontations, took a sharp turn towards a more open and dangerous phase. Guest: Javed Ali, Associate Professor of Practice at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan Seg 8: How BC is helping make 5-star meals in space The Deep Space Food Challenge is a collaborative effort between the Canadian Space Agency and NASA to develop innovative solutions to sustain astronauts on long-duration space missions. Guest: Dr. Saber Miresmailli, CEO of Ecoation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How BC is helping make 5-star meals in space
bonusThe Deep Space Food Challenge is a collaborative effort between the Canadian Space Agency and NASA to develop innovative solutions to sustain astronauts on long-duration space missions. Guest: Dr. Saber Miresmailli, CEO of Ecoation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why did Iran launch an attack against Israel?
bonusThe long-standing shadow war between Iran and Israel, which traditionally avoided direct military confrontations, took a sharp turn towards a more open and dangerous phase. Guest: Javed Ali, Associate Professor of Practice at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Inside the efforts to save kʷiisaḥiʔis
bonusIn a dramatic rescue attempt in a remote British Columbia lagoon, kʷiisaḥiʔis, a highly intelligent orca calf, eluded capture despite efforts by a large rescue team equipped with boats, divers, nets, and advanced underwater detection tools. Guest: Gord Kurbis, Videographer Covering Orca Rescue in Zeballos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The hype over a new movie that has people divided
bonusThe number one movie at the Box office over the weekend was CIVIL WAR, and it has people talking. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Canada capable of preventing crimes against Indigenous women?
bonusThe Indigenous Women Justice Plan report sheds light on the pressing need for better communication and collaboration to put an end to violence against Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people. Guest: Kory Wilson, Chair of the BC First Nations Justice Council Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Marking a somber anniversary
bonusThe NDP is marking the 8th anniversary of the declaration of a toxic drug crisis in BC and while their have been thousands of lives lost the message is stay the course. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are we on the verge of losing customer service
bonusFrom an airline that ‘extorted’ a tip out of a guest to a brunch that doesn’t serve tea! Has customer service gone completely insane? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can sleep deprivation make you happier?
bonusSleep is a vital component of human health, However, modern lifestyles often lead to sleep deprivation due to long working hours and social activities. New data suggests that lack of sleep might be a benefit? Guest: Dr. Jennifer Goldschmied, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Co-Author of the Study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: The political theatre in the legislature & Safer supply and hospital admissions & Drug safe zones at hospitals
Seg 1: What can gravitational waves tell us about the universe A remarkable advancement has occurred in the realm of astrophysics: the detection of gravitational waves resulting from the cataclysmic collision between a neutron star and a light black hole. Guest: Dr. Heather Fong, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Astronomy and Astrophysics at UBC Seg 2: Future of Work Series: Can 'Toxic Positivity' be a threat to your workplace? We've heard that nobody likes a negative nelly, but a positive polly-anna can be just as problematic. 980 CKNW contributor Geri-Mayer-Judson tells us about 'Toxic Positivity' and the threat it can pose to productivity. Guest: Geri Meyer-Judson, Contributor for The Jas Johal Show Seg 3: View From Victoria: The theatre of politics It was a Political theatre and a good reason to watch question period from inside the house. Bruce Banman, conservative MLA, uses his party’s slot for a multitude of attacks on the NDP. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in Teachers in Tennessee can now carry concealed weapons and Arizona revived a law from 1864 to ban abortions. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 5: Why doesn’t BC cover medications that other provinces do? The Gastrointestinal Society is drawing attention to BC’s disparity in ensuring access to essential prescription medications compared to other provinces. Guest: Gail Attara, Chief Executive Officer of the Gastrointestinal Society Seg 6: Is the spike in opioid hospitalizations related to BC's safer supply? A study carried out to measure the broader impact of safer supply on British Columbia was the first to assess the effects of the Safer Opioid Supply policy of British Columbia on opioid prescription and related health outcomes at the population level. Guest: Dr. Shawn Bugden, Dean of Memorial University’s School of Pharmacology and Co-Author of Study Seg 7: Kickin it with the Caps Its the battle for the top spot in the league as the #1 ranked Whitecaps face off against the #2 team in the league. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Seg 8: Will requiring designated drug zones improve hospital safety? BC’s Health Minister announced the implementation of designated spaces in hospitals for the consumption of illicit drugs by patients with substance-use disorders. This policy aims to address the dual challenges of patient care and workplace safety. Guest: Adriane Gear, President of the BC Nurses’ Union Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will requiring designated drug zones improve hospital safety?
bonusBC’s Health Minister announced the implementation of designated spaces in hospitals for the consumption of illicit drugs by patients with substance-use disorders. This policy aims to address the dual challenges of patient care and workplace safety. Guest: Adriane Gear, President of the BC Nurses’ Union Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kickin' it with the Caps - Apr 12, 2024
bonusIts the battle for the top spot in the league as the #1 ranked Whitecaps face off against the #2 team in the league. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is safer supply causing more opioid hospitalizations?
bonusA study carried out to measure the broader impact of safer supply on British Columbia was the first to assess the effects of the Safer Opioid Supply policy of British Columbia on opioid prescription and related health outcomes at the population level. Guest: Dr. Shawn Bugden, Dean of Memorial University’s School of Pharmacology and Co-Author of Study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why doesn’t BC cover medications that other provinces do?
bonusThe Gastrointestinal Society is drawing attention to BC’s disparity in ensuring access to essential prescription medications compared to other provinces. Guest: Gail Attara, Chief Executive Officer of the Gastrointestinal Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Weekly Cecchini Check-in
bonusTeachers in Tennessee can now carry concealed weapons and Arizona revived a law from 1864 to ban abortions. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: The theatre of politics
bonusIt was a Political theatre and a good reason to watch question period from inside the house. Bruce Banman, conservative MLA, uses his party’s slot for a multitude of attacks on the NDP. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Future of Work Series: Can 'Toxic Positivity' be a threat to your workplace?
bonusWe've heard that nobody likes a negative nelly, but a positive polly-anna can be just as problematic. 980 CKNW contributor Geri-Mayer-Judson tells us about 'Toxic Positivity" and the threat it can pose to productivity. Guest: Geri Meyer-Judson, Contributor for The Jas Johal Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What can gravitational waves tell us about the universe
bonusA remarkable advancement has occurred in the realm of astrophysics: the detection of gravitational waves resulting from the cataclysmic collision between a neutron star and a light black hole. Guest: Dr. Heather Fong, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Astronomy and Astrophysics at UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Are you a 'sell out'?, New tech helping to save the whales & Lawyers unhappy about proposed legislation
Seg 1: How did “selling out” become an insult? The term "sellout" is commonly used in various domains, such as politics, sports, Hollywood, and the arts, to criticize individuals perceived to have compromised their principles for personal gain. Guest: Dr. Ian Afflerbach, Associate Professor of American Literature at the University of North Georgia Seg 2: Revisiting old laws that never get taken off the books Arizona’s conservative Supreme Court revived a near-total ban on abortion on Tuesday by invoking a 160-year-old law from 1864. What other laws exist out there that are outdated. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Doing away with protests at schools The Premier of the province has announced legislation to protect schools from disruptive protests. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: Why fans shouldn't be used during heatwaves Recent guidance suggests that electric fans are helpful during heatwaves. According to these guides, fans help cool the body in air temperatures up to 40°C due to their promotion of sweat evaporation. But a research group says that may not be the case. Guest: Dr. Robert Meade, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit at the University of Ottawa Seg 5: Should we get rid of ‘shift’ work? Is there a reason we should do away with ‘shift work’? How healthy is it to work long shifts that constantly change? Guest: Dr. Wen-Jui Han, professor at the NYU Silver School of Social Work Seg 6: How new technology is helping saves the whales Ocean Wise, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, has initiated the deployment of advanced underwater technology in the form of hydrophones to enhance whale detection capabilities in B.C. waters. Guest: Jessica Scott, Senior Manager of the Ocean Wise Whales Initiative Seg 7: Why are trial lawyers unhappy with BC’s new legislation? BC has introduced legislation for a single regulator for the legal profession. It will lump lawyers together with notaries and paralegals. The Law Society of BC is worried it will stifle independence. Guest: Michael Elliott, President of the Trial Lawyers Association of B.C. Seg 8: Why is BC developing new strains of shellfish? Oyster farming in BC faces challenges from ocean acidification and marine heatwaves, but researchers at Vancouver Island University are working to develop resilient new shellfish strains through a pedigree breeding program to create a fast growing, high surviving oyster environment in the province. Guest: Dr. Tim Green, Vancouver Island University’s Canada Research Chair in Shellfish Health and Genomics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Future of Work Series: Why is BC developing new strains of shellfish?
bonusOyster farming in BC faces challenges from ocean acidification and marine heatwaves, but researchers at Vancouver Island University are working to develop resilient new shellfish strains through a pedigree breeding program to create a fast growing, high surviving oyster environment in the province. Guest: Dr. Tim Green, Vancouver Island University’s Canada Research Chair in Shellfish Health and Genomics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why are trial lawyers unhappy with BC’s new legislation?
bonusBC has introduced legislation for a single regulator for the legal profession. It will lump lawyers together with notaries and paralegals. The Law Society of BC is worried it will stifle independence. Guest: Michael Elliott, President of the Trial Lawyers Association of B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How new technology is helping save the whales
bonusOcean Wise, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, has initiated the deployment of advanced underwater technology in the form of hydrophones to enhance whale detection capabilities in B.C. waters. Guest: Jessica Scott, Senior Manager of the Ocean Wise Whales Initiative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should we get rid of ‘shift’ work?
bonusIs there a reason we should do away with ‘shift work’? How healthy is it to work long shifts that constantly change? Guest: Dr. Wen-Jui Han, professor at the NYU Silver School of Social Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why fans shouldn't be used during heatwaves
bonusRecent guidance suggests that electric fans are helpful during heatwaves. According to these guides, fans help cool the body in air temperatures up to 40°C due to their promotion of sweat evaporation. But a research group says that may not be the case. Guest: Dr. Robert Meade, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit at the University of Ottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Doing away with protests at schools
bonusThe Premier of the province has announced legislation to protect schools from disruptive protests. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Revisiting old laws that never get taken off the books
bonusArizona’s conservative Supreme Court revived a near-total ban on abortion on Tuesday by invoking a 160-year-old law from 1864. What other laws exist out there that are outdated. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How did “selling out” become an insult?
bonusThe term "sellout" is commonly used in various domains, such as politics, sports, Hollywood, and the arts, to criticize individuals perceived to have compromised their principles for personal gain. Guest: Dr. Ian Afflerbach, Associate Professor of American Literature at the University of North Georgia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Locke refuses government money, Trudeau Testifies & Park Board changes the rules
Seg 1: What if you couldn’t visualize anything? In 2015 the term "aphantasia" was coined to describe the absence of a "mind's eye” and there are people who suffer from this condition and cannot visualize things in their minds. Guest: Dr. Adam Zevan, Professor of Cognitive and Behavioural Neurology at the University of Exeter Seg 2: What can we expect from Trudeau’s testimony on foreign interference? Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will take the stand this afternoon in Ottawa at the Public Inquiry into foreign interference. Guest: David Akin, Chief Political Correspondent for Global News Seg 3: View From Victoria: A bigger final offer Once again we revisit Surrey as the latest talks to resolve policing comes with the latest final offer being $250 million, $100 million larger than last year’s final offer. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: The development of male birth control Are scientists on the verge of developing a male birth control lotion? How would it work and would it be more effective than the birth control that women take? Guest: Brian Nguyen, Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology and Family Planning Fellowship Program Director at the Keck School Medicine of USC. Seg 5: Future of Work Series: How will AI transform the workplace? What does the future of work look like in Canada and what role could artificial intelligence play in shaping the future of work? QR Calgary’s Reece Schafer decodes the future of AI in the workplace. Guest: Reece Schafer, Morning Show Producer for QR Calgary Seg 6: Why did the Park Board pass new rules on sheltering in parks? The Vancouver Park Board has approved amendments to the Park Control By-Law, which include restrictions on tenting in certain areas and provisions for enforcement. The aim of these amendments is to address safety and cleanliness issues in parks. Guest: Tom Digby, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner for the Vancouver Greens Seg 7: How Brenda Locke's refusal of provincial funding will affect the SPS transition The Surrey City Council recently released its budget, highlighting that moving from the RCMP to a locally run force would cost an additional half a billion dollars over the next ten years. Guest: Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety Guest: Norm Lipinski, Chief Constable of the Surrey Police Service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Making Cents of the Markets for Apr 10, 2024
bonusTime 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
How Brenda Locke's refusal of provincial funding will affect the SPS transition
bonusThe Surrey City Council recently released its budget, highlighting that moving from the RCMP to a locally run force would cost an additional half a billion dollars over the next ten years. Guest: Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety Guest: Norm Lipinski, Chief Constable of the Surrey Police Service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why did the Park Board pass new rules on sheltering in parks?
bonusThe Vancouver Park Board has approved amendments to the Park Control By-Law, which include restrictions on tenting in certain areas and provisions for enforcement. The aim of these amendments is to address safety and cleanliness issues in parks. Guest: Tom Digby, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner for the Vancouver Greens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Future of Work Series: How will AI transform the workplace?
bonusWhat does the future of work look like in Canada and what role could artificial intelligence play in shaping the future of work? QR Calgary’s Reece Schafer decodes the future of AI in the workplace. Guest: Reece Schafer, Morning Show Producer for QR Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The development of male birth control
bonusAre scientists on the verge of developing a male birth control lotion? How would it work and would it be more effective than the birth control that women take? Guest: Brian Nguyen, Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology and Family Planning Fellowship Program Director at the Keck School Medicine of USC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: A bigger final offer
bonusOnce again we revisit Surrey as the latest talks to resolve policing comes with the latest final offer being $250 million, $100 million larger than last year’s final offer. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What can we expect from Trudeau’s testimony on foreign interference?
bonusPrime Minister Justin Trudeau will take the stand this afternoon in Ottawa at the Public Inquiry into foreign interference. Guest: David Akin, Chief Political Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What if you couldn’t visualize anything?
bonusIn 2015 the term "aphantasia" was coined to describe the absence of a "mind's eye” and there are people who suffer from this condition and cannot visualize things in their minds. Guest: Dr. Adam Zevan, Professor of Cognitive and Behavioural Neurology at the University of Exeter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Rats are conquering North America, Atira's new CEO on improving public confidence & Will there be an investigation into kickbacks?
Seg 1: How did brown rats conquer North America? Have you ever thought of the genus of rat that is living in your vicinity? Turns out a lot of the rats we are seeing are brown rats and they have dominated over other rat subspecies in North America. Guest: Eric Guiry, Professor and Researcher in the Environmental Archaeology Lab at Trent University Seg 2: Did you view the eclipse incorrectly? With everyone looking forward to viewing the eclipse, some might have missed the memo on how to view it safely as google’s data shows the search for “why do my eyes hurt” spiked just after the eclipse. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Government backtracks on 2 big issues Last week, the government scoffed at reports of kickbacks in Clean BC Grants and widespread drug use in hospitals but it’s a different story this week. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: Does Canada’s new defence policy meet safety demands? The Canadian government has released a comprehensive defence policy document in response to the changing global security landscape, mainly focusing on challenges emerging in the Arctic region. Guest: Vincent Rigby, Former National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada Seg 5: How does Atira’s new CEO intend on improving public confidence? With all the controversy that surrounded the former CEO of Atira, how will the new CEO turn the page and make people and government more confident in their business? Guest: Donnie Rosa, CEO of Atira Seg 6: Future of Work Series: How to support new mothers in the workplace A new report looks into the challenges that working mothers in Canada face by analyzing the experiences of over 1,000 employed women during maternity leave. Guest: Jen Murtagh, Founder of Maturn Seg 7: Will the government investigate the kickback allegations against MNP? BC United, BC Green, and BC Conservative have united to demand an investigation by the auditor general into allegations of a "kickback scheme" involving MNP, an accounting firm responsible for managing government grants for clean technology projects. Guest: Josie Osborne, Minister of Energy, Mines, and Low Carbon Innovation Seg 8: Gen Z cares more about the planet than they do about money If you’re a company looking for new employees, there’s something you might want to consider. Some Potential employees would even take less pay, if they’re company was good at going green. Guest: Shawn Pettipas, BCAA director of corporate purpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gen Z cares more about the planet than they do about money
bonusIf you’re a company looking for new employees, there’s something you might want to consider. Some Potential employees would even take less pay, if they’re company was good at going green. Guest: Shawn Pettipas, BCAA director of corporate purpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will the government investigate the kickback allegations against MNP?
bonusBC United, BC Green, and BC Conservative have united to demand an investigation by the auditor general into allegations of a "kickback scheme" involving MNP, an accounting firm responsible for managing government grants for clean technology projects. Guest: Josie Osborne, Minister of Energy, Mines, and Low Carbon Innovation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Future of Work Series: How to support new mothers in the workplace
bonusA new report looks into the challenges that working mothers in Canada face by analyzing the experiences of over 1,000 employed women during maternity leave. Guest: Jen Murtagh, Founder of Maturn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices