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The Premier talks about new protections for renters

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

Apr 3, 202410 min

Is music getting dumber or are you getting older?

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

Apr 3, 20249 min

Why do Canadian Soldiers need to rely on food donations?

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

Apr 3, 20247 min

View From Victoria: Seattle back stepping on legalized drugs

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

Apr 3, 202415 min

Where in the world is the best airport food

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

Apr 3, 20247 min

Why we should all start walking backwards

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

Apr 3, 20247 min

Full Show: How close is mind reading technology?, Investigating Oil and Gas prices & Vancouver's 'Brick Cross Walk"

Seg 1: How mind-reading technology is helping the paralyzed walk As researchers continue to explore the frontiers of neuroscience and artificial intelligence, profound ethical questions arise regarding the implications of mind-reading technology. Guest: Dr. Paul Bentley, Professor of Computer Science at University College London Seg 2: Where are the germiest places in your office? Are you a germaphobe? If you are, there are a few places at your place of work that you may want to avoid! Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: A frustrated government doing what? From gunfire in downtown Vancouver, to repeated ER closures and open drug use and overdose deaths, the NDP government is frustrated, shocked and disgusted, but will they change the way they have been governing for the last 7 years? Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: Do protests still impact the decisions of our leaders? From gas prices, to carbon taxes to the ‘free palestine’ movements that are being seen across Canada, how much do politicians actually listen to protests in this country? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 5: Should there be an investigation into the price of oil and gas? A letter has been sent to the Liberals calling for them to get the Competition Bureau to launch an investigation into oil and gas profits. They will also summon oil/gas CEOs to parliament to testify on gas prices. Guest: Peter Julian, NDP MP for Burnaby – New Westminster and NDP House Leader Seg 6: Why does Vancouver have a "Pedestrian Brick Crossing" system? The "Pedestrian Brick Crossing System" was introduced due to ongoing safety concerns at the Granville Island crosswalk in Vancouver. Despite being a bustling area, pedestrians often face danger due to drivers failing to yield. Guest: Lucy Maloney, Traffic Safety Advocate at Vision Zero Vancouver Seg 7: Are eclipses cosmic accidents? While eclipses are relatively common in the universe, the specific type of solar eclipse that captivates observers, characterized by the emergence of a blood-red ring and shimmering corona surrounding a blackened sun, is considered an extraordinary occurrence. Guest: Dr. Adam Frank, Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Rochester Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 2, 20241h 11m

Are eclipses cosmic accidents?

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While eclipses are relatively common in the universe, the specific type of solar eclipse that captivates observers, characterized by the emergence of a blood-red ring and shimmering corona surrounding a blackened sun, is considered an extraordinary occurrence. Guest: Dr. Adam Frank, Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Rochester Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 2, 202410 min

Why does Vancouver have a "Pedestrian Brick Crossing" system?

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The "Pedestrian Brick Crossing System" was introduced due to ongoing safety concerns at the Granville Island crosswalk in Vancouver. Despite being a bustling area, pedestrians often face danger due to drivers failing to yield. Guest: Lucy Maloney, Traffic Safety Advocate at Vision Zero Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 2, 20249 min

Should there be an investigation into the price of oil and gas?

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A letter has been sent to the Liberals calling for them to get the Competition Bureau to launch an investigation into oil and gas profits. They will also summon oil/gas CEOs to parliament to testify on gas prices. Guest: Peter Julian, NDP MP for Burnaby – New Westminster and NDP House Leader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 2, 202410 min

Do protests impact the decisions of our leaders?

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From gas prices, to carbon taxes to the ‘free Palestine’ protests that are being seen across Canada, how much do politicians actually listen to protests in this country? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 2, 202410 min

View From Victoria: A frustrated government doing what?

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From gunfire in downtown Vancouver, to repeated ER closures and open drug use and overdose deaths, the NDP government is frustrated, shocked and disgusted, but will they change the way they have been governing for the last 7 years? Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 2, 202416 min

Where are the germiest places in your office?

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Are you a germaphobe? If you are, there are a few places at your place of work that you may want to avoid! Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 2, 20245 min

How mind-reading technology is helping the paralyzed walk

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As researchers continue to explore the frontiers of neuroscience and artificial intelligence, profound ethical questions arise regarding the implications of mind-reading technology. Guest: Dr. Paul Bentley, Professor of Computer Science at University College London Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 2, 202410 min

Full Show: How the Federal carbon tax hike effects BC, Vancouver gets alcohol-free store & replacing fireworks with drones

Seg 1: The untold history of Paldi, British Columbia Paldi, situated in the Cowichan Valley of British Columbia, is significant in the history of Sikh immigration to Canada. Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx” Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Beyonce's new album has dropped and it is a blend of R&B with country influence and a lot of people have opinions of it. Where do you put it on the music spectrum? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Pierre rallies in BC The carbon tax fight comes to B.C. Pierre Poilievre is rallying in Nanaimo today with 2 big themes. The carbon tax and the provincial NDP government. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: Is social media harmful to students’ cognitive abilities? Four major Canadian school boards have collectively filed multibillion-dollar lawsuits against social media giants accusing the companies of negligently designing products which they claim have a detrimental impact on student learning, behavior, and mental health. Guest: Colin R. McCormick, PhD Student in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University Seg 5: Vancouver gets its first alcohol free liquor store Vancouver is getting its first store dedicated to alcohol free drinks. Is it a good idea? Guest: Angela Hansen, Owner Operator of Mocktails, Vancouver's first exclusively alcohol free liquor store Seg 6: What can we expect from the federal Carbon Tax? The federal price on carbon increases today, but not in B.C. as we have a carbon pricing regime controlled entirely by provincial governments because those governments are in line with the federal standard on carbon pricing. Guest: David Akin, Global National Chief Political Correspondent Seg 7: Is BC's approach to youth addiction working? In "The Best Place: Addiction, Intervention, and Living and Dying Young in Vancouver," Danya Fast chronicles the lives of 20 young individuals battling substance use. Half of them tragically succumb to fatal overdoses, reflecting the severity of British Columbia's drug crisis. Guest: Dr. Danya Fast, Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of British Columbia and Research Scientist at British Columbia Centre on Substance Use Seg 8: Why is Chilliwack replacing its Canada Day fireworks with drones? The City of Chilliwack is making a groundbreaking decision to transform its Canada Day celebrations by replacing traditional fireworks with a choreographed drone show. This move positions Chilliwack as the first region in the Lower Mainland to embrace drones as an alternative to fireworks. Guest: Ken Popove, Mayor of Chilliwack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 1, 20241h 11m

Why is Chilliwack replacing its Canada Day fireworks with drones?

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The City of Chilliwack is making a groundbreaking decision to transform its Canada Day celebrations by replacing traditional fireworks with a choreographed drone show. This move positions Chilliwack as the first region in the Lower Mainland to embrace drones as an alternative to fireworks. Guest: Ken Popove, Mayor of Chilliwack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 1, 20247 min

Is BC's approach to youth addiction working?

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In "The Best Place: Addiction, Intervention, and Living and Dying Young in Vancouver," Danya Fast chronicles the lives of 20 young individuals battling substance use. Half of them tragically succumb to fatal overdoses, reflecting the severity of British Columbia's drug crisis. Guest: Dr. Danya Fast, Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of British Columbia and Research Scientist at British Columbia Centre on Substance Use Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 1, 202410 min

What can we expect from the federal Carbon Tax?

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The federal price on carbon increases today, but not in B.C. as we have a carbon pricing regime controlled entirely by provincial governments because those governments are in line with the federal standard on carbon pricing. Guest: David Akin, Global National Chief Political Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 1, 20247 min

Vancouver gets its first alcohol free liquor store

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Vancouver is getting its first store dedicated to alcohol free drinks. Is it a good idea? Guest: Angela Hansen, Owner Operator of Mocktails, Vancouver's first exclusively alcohol free liquor store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 1, 20248 min

Is social media harmful to students’ cognitive abilities?

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Four major Canadian school boards have collectively filed multibillion-dollar lawsuits against social media giants accusing the companies of negligently designing products which they claim have a detrimental impact on student learning, behavior, and mental health. Guest: Colin R. McCormick, PhD Student in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 1, 20249 min

View From Victoria: Pierre rallies in BC

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The carbon tax fight comes to B.C. Pierre Poilievre is rallying in Nanaimo today with 2 big themes. The carbon tax and the provincial NDP government. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 1, 202415 min

Scott’s Thoughts: Is Scott outraged Beyonce is ruining Country music?

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Beyonce's new album has dropped and it is a blend of R&B with country influence and a lot of people have opinions of it. Where do you put it on the music spectrum? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 1, 20248 min

The untold history of Paldi, British Columbia

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Paldi, situated in the Cowichan Valley of British Columbia, is significant in the history of Sikh immigration to Canada. Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 1, 20248 min

Full Show: Are you a hypochondriac?, Is foreign interference legal in Canada? & Should you drink milk?

Seg 1: Can you physically worry yourself sick? The term hypochondriasis for a state of disease without real cause reflected the ancient belief that the viscera of the hypochondria were the seat of melancholy and sources of the mist that caused morbid feelings. Guest: Caroline Crampton, Author of “A Body Made of Glass: A Cultural History of Hypochondria” Seg 2: View From Victoria: You will be paying more while Government employees GET paid more! If you’re thinking about increases coming on Monday, you are not alone. Your local MLA is also thinking about an increase, but it’s to their salary. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in Maryland received a "quick release" of $60 million from the US government earlier this week to address the immediate impact of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: Should adults drink milk? The ongoing debate regarding whether adults should incorporate milk into their diets hinges on the delicate balance between its nutritional benefits and potential drawbacks, particularly related to digestive issues. Guest: Sara Langnas, Registered Dietitian Seg 5: Is Canada keeping foreign interference legal? Democracy Watch, represented by Ross & McBride LLP, has submitted a list of 10 key witnesses and approximately 140 questions to the Hogue Inquiry on Foreign Interference in Canadian Politics. Guest: Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch Seg 6: Kickin It with the Caps The Vancouver Whitecaps FC have made a strong start to the season, accumulating seven points in their first three matches, placing them third in the Western Conference. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Seg 7: Melting polar ice is changing how we keep time The impending subtraction of a second from global timekeeping is a phenomenon driven by the Earth's changing rotation speed and is influenced by natural and anthropogenic factors. Guest: Duncan Agnew, Professor of Geophysics at the University of California San Diego and Author of the Study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 20241h 5m

Melting polar ice is changing how we keep time

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The impending subtraction of a second from global timekeeping is a phenomenon driven by the Earth's changing rotation speed and is influenced by natural and anthropogenic factors. Guest: Duncan Agnew, Professor of Geophysics at the University of California San Diego and Author of the Study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 202410 min

Kickin It with the Caps

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The Vancouver Whitecaps FC have made a strong start to the season, accumulating seven points in their first three matches, placing them third in the Western Conference. Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 20243 min

Is Canada keeping foreign interference legal?

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Democracy Watch, represented by Ross & McBride LLP, has submitted a list of 10 key witnesses and approximately 140 questions to the Hogue Inquiry on Foreign Interference in Canadian Politics. Guest: Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 202411 min

Should adults drink milk?

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The ongoing debate regarding whether adults should incorporate milk into their diets hinges on the delicate balance between its nutritional benefits and potential drawbacks, particularly related to digestive issues. Guest: Sara Langnas, Registered Dietitian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 20246 min

The Weekly Cecchini Check-in

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Maryland received a "quick release" of $60 million from the US government earlier this week to address the immediate i mpact of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 20249 min

View From Victoria: You will be paying more while Government employees GET paid more!

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If you’re thinking about increases coming on Monday, you are not alone. Your local MLA is also thinking about an increase, but it’s to their salary. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 202415 min

Can you physically worry yourself sick?

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The term hypochondriasis for a state of disease without real cause reflected the ancient belief that the viscera of the hypochondria were the seat of melancholy and sources of the mist that caused morbid feelings. Guest: Caroline Crampton, Author of “A Body Made of Glass: A Cultural History of Hypochondria” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 202410 min

Full Show: Writing a love song with AI, The need to improve animal welfare in BC & Is there a dark side to the shrimp you're eating

Seg 1: Can A.I. compose a love song? In the early summer days in New England, Grigori lies to his fiancé, claiming to go to the office each morning while secretly pursuing a passion for composing music. Guest: Grigori Guitchounts, Neuroscientist, AI Researcher, and Writer Seg 2: View From Victoria: NDP gives some relief for Short Term Rental tax Parksville and other communities are getting an exemption from the new Short Term Rental tax. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 3: How damaging are sports betting ads? Canada's largest mental health teaching hospital, has released a comprehensive document titled "Gambling Policy Framework," advocating for national regulations to curb gambling advertising and promotion. Guest: Dr. Bruce Kidd, Professor Emeritus of Sports and Public Policy at the University of Toronto Seg 4: What do kids want for Easter? Parents always strive to create magical holiday experiences for their children, and Easter is no exception. However, the pressure to buy the latest tech gadgets or trendy toys is increasing. Guest: Julia Cho, Director of Marketing at Purdys Chocolatier Seg 5: Should BC improve its standard of care for farm animals? In 2023, the BC SPCA collaborated with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food to assess and enhance the welfare framework for farmed animals in British Columbia. Guest: Marcie Moriarty, Chief Protection and Outreach Services with the BC SPCA Seg 6: The dark side of the global shrimp trade A 45-year-old American, hired as general manager at a large seafood processing plant in India, became alarmed by the plant's operations now being accused of violating labor laws and food regulations. Guest: Joshua Farinella, Former General Manager of Choice Canning Seg 7: Did the cargo company in the Baltimore bridge crash know the ship was unsafe? In the aftermath of a cargo ship accident that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, it was revealed that the company chartering the ship, Maersk Line Limited, had been previously sanctioned for violating whistleblower protection laws. Guest: Katya Schwenk, Investigative Journalist for The Lever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 20241h 13m

Did the cargo company in the Baltimore bridge crash know the ship was unsafe?

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In the aftermath of a cargo ship accident that destroyed a Bridge in Baltimore, it was revealed that the company chartering the ship, Maersk Line Limited, had been previously sanctioned for violating whistleblower protection laws. Guest: Katya Schwenk, Investigative Journalist for The Lever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 20249 min

The dark side of the global shrimp trade

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A 45-year-old American, hired as general manager at a large seafood processing plant in India, became alarmed by the plant's operations now being accused of violating labor laws and food regulations. Guest: Joshua Farinella, Former General Manager of Choice Canning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 202411 min

Should BC improve its standard of care for farm animals?

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In 2023, the BC SPCA collaborated with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food to assess and enhance the welfare framework for farmed animals in British Columbia. Guest: Marcie Moriarty, Chief Protection and Outreach Services with the BC SPCA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 20248 min

What do kids want for Easter?

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Parents always strive to create magical holiday experiences for their children, and Easter is no exception. However, the pressure to buy the latest tech gadgets or trendy toys is increasing. Guest: Julia Cho, Director of Marketing at Purdys Chocolatier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 20245 min

How damaging are sports betting ads?

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Canada's largest mental health teaching hospital, has released a comprehensive document titled "Gambling Policy Framework," advocating for national regulations to curb gambling advertising and promotion. Guest: Dr. Bruce Kidd, Professor Emeritus of Sports and Public Policy at the University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 202411 min

View From Victoria: NDP gives some relief for Short Term Rental rules

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Parksville and other communities are getting an exemption from the Short Term Rental rules. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 202415 min

Can A.I. compose a love song?

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In the early summer days in New England, Grigori lies to his fiancé, claiming to go to the office each morning while secretly pursuing a passion for composing music. Guest: Grigori Guitchounts, Neuroscientist, AI Researcher, and Writer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 202410 min

Full Show: Allegations against a Canadian Mega Church, Canada's gun buy-back program not buying & Unifying the Legal System

Seg 1: Inside the allegations against 'The Meeting House' Multiple civil lawsuits have been filed against The Meeting House, one of Canada's largest megachurches, alleging sexual abuse by former youth pastors while the plaintiffs were minors. Guest: Rachel Browne, Investigative Reporter and Contributing Writer for The Walrus (who broke the case) Seg 2: View From Victoria: The Prosecution wants it, Judges don’t want to listen We get an update on Premier David Eby’s drive to detain repeat, violent offenders. Turns out prosecutors have been asking for detention but Judge’s have been ignoring them. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 3: The FBI is investigating P. Diddy? Sean "Diddy" Combs, a prominent figure in the hip-hop industry, has been entangled in a web of legal disputes and grave accusations since November of the previous year. Guest: Ethan Bearman, Entertainment Lawyer Seg 4: Why did an Islamic terrorist group attack Russia? Gunfire from inside a Moscow concert hall on March 22nd, was quickly categorized as a terrorist attack, for which a subsidiary group of ISIS, ISIS-K, later claimed responsibility. Guest: Dr. James Horncastle, Assistant Professor and Edward and Emily McWhinney Professor in International Relations at Simon Fraser University Seg 5: How many guns were collected from Canada' 'gun buyback program'? Four years after the announcement of changes to Canada's gun laws, the Trudeau Liberals have allocated approximately $42 million to a federal firearms confiscation program that has not yet commenced. Guest: Dr. Noah Schwartz, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of the Fraser Valley and Author of “On Target: Gun Culture, Storytelling, and the NRA” Seg 6: Why does BC want to unify its legal system? Is an independent legal system in British Columbia at risk of being undermined? This is the concern raised by the legal community as AG Sharma considers implementing a new law to "modernize" the regulation of lawyers in the province. Guest: Niki Sharma, Attorney General of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 202458 min

Making Cents of the Markets for Mar 27, 2024

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Time for Making Cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski. Lori Pinkowski is a Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity. You can contact The Pinkowski Wealth Management team directly at 604-695-LORI or visit their website at Pinkowski.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 20249 min

Why does BC want to unify its legal system?

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Is an independent legal system in British Columbia at risk of being undermined? This is the concern raised by the legal community as AG Sharma considers implementing a new law to "modernize" the regulation of lawyers in the province. Guest: Niki Sharma, Attorney General of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 20248 min

Why hasn’t Canada enacted its gun buyback program yet?

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Four years after the announcement of changes to Canada's gun laws, the Trudeau Liberals have allocated approximately $42 million to a federal firearms confiscation program that has not yet commenced. Guest: Dr. Noah Schwartz, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of the Fraser Valley and Author of “On Target: Gun Culture, Storytelling, and the NRA” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 20248 min

Why did an Islamic terrorist group attack Russia?

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Gunfire from inside a Moscow concert hall on March 22nd, was quickly categorized as a terrorist attack, for which a subsidiary group of ISIS, ISIS-K, later claimed responsibility. Guest: Dr. James Horncastle, Assistant Professor and Edward and Emily McWhinney Professor in International Relations at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 20247 min

Why is the FBI investigating P. Diddy?

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Sean "Diddy" Combs, a prominent figure in the hip-hop industry, has been entangled in a web of legal disputes and grave accusations since November of the previous year. Guest: Ethan Bearman, Entertainment Lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 20249 min

View From Victoria: The Prosecution wants it, Judges don’t

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We get an update on Premier David Eby’s drive to detain repeat, violent offenders. Turns out prosecutors have been asking for detention but Judge’s have been ignoring them. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 202415 min

Inside the allegations against 'The Meeting House'

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Multiple civil lawsuits have been filed against The Meeting House, one of Canada's largest megachurches, alleging sexual abuse by former youth pastors while the plaintiffs were minors. Guest: Rachel Browne, Investigative Reporter and Contributing Writer for The Walrus (who broke the case) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 20249 min

Full Show: Why a treatment facility is costing us $4 Billion, The push to ban natural gas & Hacking Canadian government systems

Seg 1: Who wrote Shakespeare’s ‘Spiritual Testament?’ The voice of a woman who has been largely overlooked by history has been discovered in a "dangerous" declaration attributed to the father of the famous playwright William Shakespeare. Guest: Matthew Steggle, Professor of Early Modern English Literature at the University of Bristol Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Scott believes he’s a better parent than his parents Do you think your parents did a good job raising you? How do you think your own parenting compares? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: And the record goes too… Metro Vancouver has broken the record on the overrun budget with the new north shore wastewater treatment plant. 10 years late and almost five times over budget! Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: Why are we paying $4 billion for a waste plant facility? The construction of the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant is set to resume with a significantly increased cost of $3.86 billion, up from the initial estimate of $700 million. Seg 5: What is Third Culture cooking? How do you classify a style of cooking, if you don’t specifically identify with the culture’s food you are cooking? Guest: Jon Kung, author of ‘Kung Food: Chinese American Recipes from a Third-Culture Kitchen’ Seg 6: Should restaurants be omitted from the natural gas ban? Berkeley's ban on installing natural gas appliances in new buildings, the first of its kind in the nation, has been repealed following a U.S. appeals court ruling that it conflicted with federal energy regulations. Guest: Ian Tostenson, President of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association Seg 7: Why is addiction the biggest predictor of recidivism? Researchers from SFU, UBC, and Dalhousie University conducted a study on the factors that affect recidivism rates among individuals released from British Columbia Corrections facilities. Guest: Dr. Tonia Nicholls, Professor of Psychiatry at UBC’s School of Medicine and Lead of Forensic Research at BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services Seg 8: Should Canada be concerned about Beijing’s cyberespionage operations? U.S. and British officials have jointly accused Beijing of conducting a far-reaching cyberespionage campaign, targeting millions globally, including lawmakers, academics, journalists, and defence contractors. Guest: Terry Cutler, Canadian Cyber Security Expert and Ethical Hacker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 20241h 14m

Should Canada be concerned about Beijing’s cyberespionage operations?

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U.S. and British officials have jointly accused Beijing of conducting a far-reaching cyberespionage campaign, targeting millions globally, including lawmakers, academics, journalists, and defence contractors. Guest: Terry Cutler, Canadian Cyber Security Expert and Ethical Hacker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 202410 min

Why is addiction the biggest predictor of recidivism?

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Researchers from SFU, UBC, and Dalhousie University conducted a study on the factors that affect recidivism rates among individuals released from British Columbia Corrections facilities. Guest: Dr. Tonia Nicholls, Professor of Psychiatry at UBC’s School of Medicine and Lead of Forensic Research at BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 20249 min