Mornings with Simi

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 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

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 What other laws exist out there that are outdated.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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Can you avoid hay fever symptoms? Scientists in the UK say they have found a better way of measuring pollen in the air to help allergy sufferers Guest: Dr. Elaine Fuertes, Research Fellow at Imperial College London Seg 2: Greatest TV show endings of all time. Larry David’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm” show has come to an end after 12 seasons and a lot of people are talking about the final episode and how it ended. We will take a dive into other TV shows with controversial endings. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: The NDP block calls for independent review The NDP have used their majority government to block a call for the independent review of kickback allegations regarding the Clean BC program after Accusations that a company was asked to contribute 20% of any grant as a “success fee” to an accounting firm Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: Meet an Eclipse Fanatic With the Total Eclipse on the way today, we check in with an Eclipse fan who has seen 20 eclipses in her lifetime! Guest: Letica Ferrar, Eclipse Fanatic and host of podcast “totality talks” Seg 5: Future of Work Series: The new workplace robots Have you heard of Cobots? They are like robots, but more advanced. What sets them apart and makes them unique? 630 CHED Producer Layla Khdir will explore how cobots are changing the trads. Guest: Layla Khdir, Producer for 630 CHED Seg 6: Should there be an investigation into alleged government grant kickbacks? 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: Peter Milobar, BC United Finance Critic Seg 7: Why did SFU secretly spy on protesting staff? In September 2023, around 40 members of the Teaching Support Staff Union protested on the campus of Simon Fraser University in Surrey. Unbeknownst to them, they were covertly recorded and photographed by private investigators hired by SFU. Guest: Zak Vescera, Reporter for the Investigative Journalism Foundation Seg 8: Can you view the solar eclipse in BC? The Department of Physics and Astronomy at UBC is hosting a public viewing party for the solar eclipse. The eclipse begins this morning at 10:40 AM and peaks at 11:40 AM. Guest: Dr. Aaron Boley, Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at UBC is hosting a public viewing party for the solar eclipse. The eclipse begins this morning at 10:40 AM and peaks at 11:40 AM. Guest: Dr. Aaron Boley, Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In September 2023, around 40 members of the Teaching Support Staff Union protested on the campus of Simon Fraser University in Surrey. Unbeknownst to them, they were covertly recorded and photographed by private investigators hired by SFU. Guest: Zak Vescera, Reporter for the Investigative Journalism Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: Peter Milobar, BC United Finance Critic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you heard of Cobots? They are like robots, but more advanced. What sets them apart and makes them unique? 630 CHED Producer Layla Khdir will explore how cobots are changing the trads. Guest: Layla Khdir, Producer for 630 CHED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Total Eclipse on the way today, we check in with an Eclipse fan who has seen 20 eclipses in her lifetime! Guest: Letica Ferrar, Eclipse Fanatic and host of podcast “totality talks” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NDP have used their majority government to block a call for the independent review of kickback allegations regarding the Clean BC program after Accusations that a company was asked to contribute 20% of any grant as a “success fee” to an accounting firm Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry David’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm” show has come to an end after 12 seasons and a lot of people are talking about the final episode and how it ended. We will take a dive into other TV shows with controversial endings. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scientists in the UK say they have found a better way of measuring pollen in the air to help allergy sufferers Guest: Dr. Elaine Fuertes, Research Fellow at Imperial College London Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: 50/50 to help the CKNW Kids Fund and Backpack Buddies In BC, Thousands of families struggle to put food on the table and hunger can set a child back for life. Backpack Buddies is tackling childhood hunger in BC by putting food directly into the hands of those children who need it most. Guest: Emily-Anne King, Executive Director, Backpack buddies & Sarah Dubios Phillips, Executive Director, CKNW kids fund Seg 2: View From Victoria: Boyle wins the nomination Vancouver city councillor Christine Boyle won the nomination fight to run for NDP in Vancouver-Little Mountain this fall. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in What was said on the phone call between President Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netenyahu and what are the expectations for President Biden in the upcoming primaries? Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: BC public health bill could target the wrong types of businesses B.C. business and industry leaders express concerns about a provincial bill targeting companies that contribute to diseases and illnesses. They worry about the broad and vague nature of the legislation, fearing that grocers could be sued for selling processed food, red meat, and candy. Guest: Greg Wilson, Retail council of canada and co-author of open letter to the premiere Seg 5: How do job numbers look in the Province? It’s a mixed bag when it comes to the jobs numbers in the province. Guest: Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development, and Innovation Seg 6: Kickin it with the Caps The Whitecaps are gearing up to play Toronto FC on Saturday along with hosting a Vaisakhi celebration over the weekend! Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Seg 7: Government proposes changes to Police Act A new proposed change to the Police Act could allow municipal governments to determine who is their representative on the Police Board with members of the board electing their own chair and vice-chair. Guest: Patricia Barnes, President, BC Association of Police Boards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new proposed change to the Police Act could allow municipal governments to determine who is their representative on the Police Board with members of the board electing their own chair and vice-chair. Guest: Patricia Barnes, President, BC Association of Police Boards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Whitecaps are gearing up to play Toronto FC on Saturday along with hosting a Vaisakhi celebration over the weekend! Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a mixed bag when it comes to the jobs numbers in the province. Guest: Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development, and Innovation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C. business and industry leaders express concerns about a provincial bill targeting companies that contribute to diseases and illnesses. They worry about the broad and vague nature of the legislation, fearing that grocers could be sued for selling processed food, red meat, and candy. Guest: Greg Wilson, Retail council of Canada and co-author of open letter to the premiere Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What was said on the phone call between President Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netenyahu and what are the expectations for President Biden in the upcoming primaries? Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver city councillor Christine Boyle won the nomination fight to run for NDP in Vancouver-Little Mountain this fall. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In BC, Thousands of families struggle to put food on the table and hunger can set a child back for life. Backpack Buddies is tackling childhood hunger in BC by putting food directly into the hands of those children who need it most. Guest: Emily-Anne King, Executive Director, Backpack buddies & Sarah Dubios Phillips, Executive Director, CKNW kids fund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: It turns out Google’s Incognito mode is not as private as you might have thought. Google has settled a lawsuit alleging it tracked internet use of users in Chrome's incognito mode. The claim alleged Google's analytics, cookies, and apps allowed it to track users despite private browsing settings. Guest: Stephanie Liu, Senior Analyst, Forrester Business and technology consultants Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Is shutting up the next trend in stress relief! How much stress do you deal with on a daily basis and what do people do to try and prevent that stress from overtaking their life. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: What BC’s decriminalization means for Northern Health A memo from the northern health region seems to tell nurses and staffers they can’t seize drugs from patients or visitors nor can they take away knives 4 inches or less. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: BC introduces a new House Flipping Tax The BC government introduced legislation for a new home-flipping tax targeting speculators.The Finance Minister stated that the tax aims to deter wealthy investors from using housing for short-term profit. Guest: Tara Benham, National Tax advisor, Grant Thorton Seg 5: What would happen if BC ran out of energy? The idea of electric cars seems great, but all that electricity has to come from somewhere. Will BC be able to keep up? Guest: Dr. William Dunford, Professor of Electric and Computer Engineering at UBC. Seg 6: BC Hydro wants your help! BC Hydro is seeking private sector bids for projects to meet the province's growing electricity demand for the first time in 15 years. Guest: Josie Osborne, Minister of Energy, Mines, and low carbon innovation Seg 7: Regulating the speed of trucks in BC Speed-limiting technology will soon be mandatory for heavy commercial vehicles on B.C. highways. The technology aims to improve safety by moderating vehicle speeds Guest: Rob Fleming, Transport minister. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speed-limiting technology will soon be mandatory for heavy commercial vehicles on B.C. highways. The technology aims to improve safety by moderating vehicle speeds Guest: Rob Fleming, Transport minister. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Hydro is seeking private sector bids for projects to meet the province's growing electricity demand for the first time in 15 years. Guest: Josie Osborne, Minister of Energy, Mines, and low carbon innovation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The idea of electric cars seems great, but all that electricity has to come from somewhere. Will BC be able to keep up? Guest: Dr. William Dunford, Professor of Electric and Computer Engineering at UBC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BC government introduced legislation for a new home-flipping tax targeting speculators. The Finance Minister stated that the tax aims to deter wealthy investors from using housing for short-term profit. Guest: Tara Benham, National Tax advisor, Grant Thorton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A memo from the northern health region seems to tell nurses and staffers they can’t seize drugs from patients or visitors nor can they take away knives 4 inches or less. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How much stress do you deal with on a daily basis and what do people do to try and prevent that stress from overtaking their life. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google has settled a lawsuit alleging it tracked internet use of users in Chrome's incognito mode. The claim alleged Google's analytics, cookies, and apps allowed it to track users despite private browsing settings. Guest: Stephanie Liu, Senior Analyst, Forrester Business and technology consultants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Why we should all start walking backwards There is a new trend online promoting ‘backward walking’ for health benefits and Influencers claim it strengthens the body and brain. Guest: Tom Holland, Exercise physiologist and author of the book ‘the micro work out plan’ Seg 2: Where in the world is the best airport food When you get to an airport, do you seek out a really good restaurant? Well we have the top 10 airports to go to for a great meal. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Seattle backstepping on legalized drugs The Oregon State governor signed a law re-criminalizing drugs which is a reversal of direction on a failed experiment. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: Why do Canadian Soldiers need to rely on food donations? Canadian Forces personnel sent to Ottawa for cyber training faced financial hardships due to lack of support and high cost of living with some soldiers relying on donated food. Guest: David Pugliese, Award Winning Journalist covering issues in the Canadian Military. Seg 5: Is music getting dumber? A recent study published in Scientific Reports journal analyzed song lyrics over a 40 year period and found trends towards simplification in lyrics including vocabulary richness, readability, complexity, and repetition. Guest: Robin James, Music Philosopher and critic. Seg 6: The Premier talks about new protections for renters. The BC government is changing rental laws to prevent bad-faith evictions and protect families but concerns are being raised by landlords as well. Guest: David Eby, Premier of BC Seg 7: An open letter to Canada’s political leaders calls for civility in public discourse. Dozens of former politicians, academics, artists, religious leaders, and human-rights advocates call for improved civility in public discourse in Canada. Guest: Lori Lukinuk, parliamentary procedure expert 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

Dozens of former politicians, academics, artists, religious leaders, and human-rights advocates call for improved civility in public discourse in Canada. Guest: Lori Lukinuk, parliamentary procedure expert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices