Mornings with Simi

View From Victoria: Major economic projects Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Metro Vancouver Imploding? Guest: Tony Luck, MLA for Fraser-Nicola and the Official Opposition Critic for Municipal Affairs and Local Government Why can’t we get the extortion issue under control? Guest: Galib Bhayani Professor of Criminology at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and former Chief Superintendent with the RCMP Why do good people bend and break the rules at work? Guest: Lorne Hartman, behavioural scientist, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto Are you prepared for a weather related emergency? Guest: Jason Small, Red Cross Spokesperson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where does BC stand with DRIPA and what should be done next? Guest: Spencer Chandra Herbert, Minister of Indigenous relations and reconciliation Talking to the Emergency Minister Guest: Kelly Greene, bc minister of emergency management Feeling Burnt out? You might have ‘festive exhaustion’! Guest: Amanda Jewson, sleep expert with over 17 years of experience in the education and sleep consulting industry Is it a good idea to use a “Buy now and pay later” program? Guest: Vivek Astvansh, Associate Professor of Quantitative Marketing and Analytics, McGill Santa Fox 50/50 to help SHARE Family & Community Services Guest: Claire MacLean, Chief Executive Officer, SHARE Family & Community Services Are more MPs going to cross the floor and join the Liberals? Guest: Asa McKercher, Research Chair in Canada-US Relations and Associate Professor in Public Policy and Governance at St. Francis Xavier University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: One party or Two? Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Terror attack in Australia Guest: Avi Benlolo, Founding Chairman and CEO of The Abraham Global Peace Initiative Could David Eby call a spring election? Guest: Stewart Prest, Political Scientist and lecturer at UBC Should Canada Ban Non Disclosure Agreements? Guest: Dr. Julie Macfarlane, Member of the Order of Canada Emerita Distinguished University Professor, University of Windsor Co-Founder of Can’t Buy My Silence Will you need to show your social media if you cross the US border? Guest: Evan Green, Managing Partner, Certified Specialist in Citizenship and Immigration Law at Green and Spiegel Should we ban social media in Canada? Guest: Matt Hatfield, Executive Director of open media, an advocacy group for digital rights, democracy, and freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: The problem with extreme politics Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another Conservative MP crosses the floor Guest: Dr. Daniel Béland, Director, McGill Institute for the Study of Canada, Professor, Department of Political Science, McGill University Aboriginal titles that could set precedent? Guest: Dwight Newman, Law prof; Canada Research Chair in Rights, Communities, and Constitutional Law, University of Saskatchewan Vancouver council rejects move to fast-track social housing Guest: William Azaroff, CEO of non-profit housing provider Brightside, and who is currently seeking OneCity’s mayoral nomination Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Weekly Cecchini Check-in with Candice Cole Guest: Candice Cole, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: Mayors push back against the Province Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Preparing for Flooding in the Province Guest: Tyler Olsen, senior editor of The Tyee, former managing editor of the fraser valley current Aboriginal land title in Port Coquitlam Guest: Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: The Premier, The Courts & Economic uncertainty Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metro Vancouver’s turn to talk about development fees Guest: Heather McNell, Deputy CAO, Policy and Planning The Oversimplification of Health Care issues Guest: Paul Kershaw, Policy professor in the UBC School of Population and Public Health and columnist for the globe and mail What will 2026 look for freight and shipping amid ongoing tariffs? Guest: Lisa McEwan, CEO of Hemisphere Freight and a seasoned Canadian trade and customs specialist with 15 years of experience Australia has banned social media for kids Guest: Dr. Kisha McPherson is an Assistant Professor in the School of Professional Communication at Toronto Metropolitan University Why aren’t we using internationally recognized teachers? Guest: Tory Handford, Professor, Education, Thompson Rivers University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Cents of the Markets for Dec 10, 2025 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

View From Victoria: Unravelling reconciliation & money well spent? Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is UNDRIP on the way out? Guest: Dwight Newman, Professor, Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Rights, Communities, and Constitutional Law How do you know what you’re buying online isn’t stolen? Guest: Corporal Michael Kalanj, Media Relations Officer, Burnaby RCMP Indigo’s Best books to gift this Christmas! Guest: Amanda Gauthier, Print Director & BOTY 2025 Committee Chair The mistakes being made at the CRA Guest: Ryan Minor, Director of Tax, Chartered professional Accountants Canada How is AI destroying any idea of positive body image? Guest: Delaney Thibideau, Post-doctoral researcher, Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education, University of Toronto The City of Vancouver responds to Development fees causing house prices to rise Guest: Josh White, General Manager, Planning, Urban Design, and Sustainability. City of Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: The unravelling of UNDRIP & Naming a bridge Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just when we think the airline industry is settled and things are going to be normal for awhile, another strike is upon us. How will passengers be affected? We’ve seen a real dip in home prices over the last year, but could those prices be on the cusp of going back up? Has Canada become a hot spot for Crime Tourism? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The big BC Court of Appeal case on mining rights that has put DRIPA front and centre and what that means for government, the political reaction, and whether government ever intended for this question to be asked With the BC Conservatives finally stabilized from last week's implosion, now the question is: who is gonna run for leader? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did the BC Conservatives get to this point? Guest: Bruce Hallsor, Managing Partner at Crease Harman, LLP What’s next for the conservative party? Guest: Aaliya Warbus, B.C. Conservative MLA for Chilliwack-Cultus Lake who is also the House Leader for the Official Opposition A Canadian Broadcast legend gets his own shoe Guest: Nardwuar the Human Serviette Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kickin' It with the Caps for Dec 05, 2025 Guest: Jesper Sørensen, Head Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simi’s Holiday Helpers - Aunt Leah’s Xmas tree lot At Aunt Leah’s, they believe every person impacted by foster care deserves the opportunity to thrive. They support youth from care in building stable futures and help moms at risk of losing custody to stay together with their children. Guest: Lesley Anderson, Director of Development and Communications for Aunt Leah's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Weekly Cecchini Check-in for Dec 05, 2025 Every Friday we take a look back at the week in American politics with Global’s Reggie Cecchini. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: All about the BC Conservatives Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Rustad out as Conservative Party Leader? Guest: Peter Milobar, Conservative MLA for Kamloops Centre Guest: Sharon Hartwell, Conservative MLA for bulkley valley-stikine Guest: David Black, Associate Professor, Communication and Culture, Royal Roads University Federal Government is reducing its spending on housing Guest: Jason Jacques, Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Should you cancel your holiday trip to the US? Guest: Ksenia Tchern McCallum , Immigration Lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simi’s Holiday Helpers - Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Christmas Hampers Guest: Sheila Dodgshon, Chair of the society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: Will Rustad leave the Conservative Party? Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josie Osbourne on Safe Supply Guest: Josie Osbourne, BC Minister of Health Surrey is increasing the crackdown on illegal construction Guest: Sean Simpson, acting director of Surrey's building division Is a smart watch a good alternative to a tablet for kids? Guest: Kaylin Peete, Public Affairs Coordinator for the Family Online Safety Institute A booze free holiday spirit Guest: Kurtis Kolt, A Vancouver based wine hospitality consultant 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

Simi’s Holiday Helpers: Langley Christmas Bureau The Langley Christmas Buruea has approximately 100+ volunteers every year who donate their time and energy. The Langley Christmas Bureau is the only Christmas bureau, from Vancouver to Hope, operating on a volunteer basis. Guest: Patty Lester, Coordinator, Langley Christmas Bureau Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: Building a strong and resilient forestry industry Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the benefit if Canada joins the EU’s Defense program Guest: Alistair Edgar, Associate Professor of Political Science and Associate Dean of the School of International Policy & Governance at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo Talking policing and safety with VPD Chief Constable Guest: Steve Rai, VPD Chief Constable Why are some people always late? Guest: Dawna I. Ballard, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Communication Studies, The University of Texas at Austin BC to require Safe supply prescriptions be used under supervision Guest: Thea Sheridan-Jonah , Co-Chair CSSDP (Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy) How BC is trying to solve its garbage problem in the Hospitality sector Guest: Cody Irwin, Founder and CEO of Sharewares Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Childhood Cancer Family Support Society (CCFS) was formed in 2002 by parents of children with cancer. They are a non-profit registered charity run by volunteers. Guest: Corene Quin, Childhood Cancer Family Support Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: The FIFA bills keep on comin' Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you call it a Cabinet Shuffle? Guest: MacKenzie Grey, National Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maybe there will be a pipeline in BC? Guest: Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa Are temporary foreign workers getting stuck by abusive employers? Guest: Catherine Connelly, Professor at McMaster Centre for Research on Employment and Work Weight loss drugs are changing portions at restaurants Guest: JoAnn McArthur, Founding Partner and President of Nourish Food Marketing The story of Santa’s Postal Code Guest: Craig Baird, Host of Canadian History X Getting ready for Alcohol and the Sober Season. Guest: Dr. Sara McMullin - Assistant Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychology at Webster University, Take a break from booze this season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: More Pipeline Fallout Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simi’s Holiday Helpers - Gaby Davis Foundation Guest: Tanya Davis, Gaby Davis Foundation 730 CKNW is proud to present the return of the limited series – CKNW’s Holiday Helpers! From December 1st to 5th on Mornings with Simi, we’ll be highlighting a different charity or group that is making the Lower Mainland a better place Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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GUEST: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do companies love hiring low skilled foreign workers Guest: Pierre Brochu, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Ottawa North Vancouver needs more education on E Scooters Guest: Tony Valente, North Van City Councillor John Rustad is daring David Eby to call an Election Guest: David Black, Associate professor, communication and culture, Royal Roads Black Friday and small business spending Guest: Ashalee Mohammed, Head of sales Canada, Xero accounting software Universities are cutting jobs and programs due to less revenue. What does that mean for students? Guest: Cole Reinbold, Secretary-Treasurer, British Columbia Federation of Students What is a Performative Male? Guest: Jillian Sunderland, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Sociology University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: The provinces financials Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The PNE Amphitheatre is going to cost 3x more than planned Guest: Pete Fry, Vancouver City Councillor BC Housing Minister talks Short Term Rentals Guest: Christine Boyle, BC Minister of Housing Is AI killing cooking? Guest: Carrie Forrest, the creator of the website and YouTube channel, Clean Eating Kitchen An explosion of rat activity in the city Guest: Kareem Allam, Vancouver Mayoral Candidate Are people giving up on home ownership and renting forever? Guest: Viler Lika is the founder and CEO of SingleKey, a Canadian company that provides tenant screening and risk management solutions for landlords and property managers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Cents of the Markets for Nov 26, 2025 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

View From Victoria: Pipeline assurances Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are Grizzly Bear conflicts increasing in the Province? Guest: Nicholas Scapillati, Executive Director, Grizzly Bear Foundation Are we getting in bed with India? Guest: Sanjay Ruparelia, associate professor of politics and public administration, and the inaugural Jarislowsky Democracy Chair, at Toronto Metropolitan Should we ban ads for sports gambling sites? Guest: Dr. Shawn Kelly, a pediatrician with the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine The US is showing interest in our oil and energy markets Guest: Jeremy McCrea, BMO Capital Markets managing director Did the Interprovincial Trade deal miss the mark? Guest: Alex McMillan, CEO of BC Chamber of Commerce Is Canada over-logging the country? Guest: David Radies, Forest Ecologist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: Keeping on top of the pipeline debate Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aboriginal land claims in the news again Guest: Dr. Brian Thom, Professor and Chair, Department of Anthropology University of Victoria Could new airline rules end up making flying more expensive? Guest: Gabriel Giguère, senior public policy analyst at the MEI Canada is removing an important rule around climate action and transparency Guest: Dr. Keith Stewart, Senior Energy Strategist, Greenpeace Canada What are BLUE ZONES? Do we have them in Canada? Guest: Dan Buettner Jr, Blue Zones Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kickin' It with the Whitecaps for Nov 21, 2025 Guest: Jesper Sørensen, Head Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Weekly Cecchini Check-In for Nov 21, 2025 Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: Wild debates in the legislature Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices