Mornings with Simi

The NHL Trade Deadline is tomorrow, and it seems like the Canucks are going all in this season, as word is they are actively pursuing Star winger Jake Guentzel. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During the Victorian era and preceding centuries, people employed various plants for medicinal purposes before the advent of modern pharmaceuticals. Guest: Dr. Anne Marie Roos, Professor of the History of Science and Medicine at the University of Lincoln Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: What happened to Connie Converse? Connie Converse, a musician from 1950s Greenwich Village, remained overlooked during her lifetime. Fishman's exploration resulted in a play, an album featuring Converse's unpublished songs, and now a comprehensive biography. Guest: Howard Fishman, Author of “To Anyone Who Ever Asks: The Life, Music, and Mystery of Connie Converse” Seg 2: Scott Thoughts: Mobility Scooters in bike lanes There is a lot of back-n-forth that goes on when discussing bike lanes and the rules of the road/lanes. What if mobility scooters for seniors and people with disabilities were allowed to use the bike lanes as well? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: The FIFA transparency saga continues with the Premier saying Monday that the province will “absolutely” be as open as it can be about what it agreed to and what it will cost. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: Why isn’t Canada acting on the Winnipeg lab breach? Liberal and NDP MP’s recent obstruction of a proposed parliamentary investigation into a significant security breach at Canada's high-security infectious disease laboratory in Winnipeg has sparked controversy. Guest: Steven Chase, Senior Parliamentary Reporter for The Globe and Mail Seg 5:Would you travel and pay for healthcare outside of Canada? Amid ongoing challenges in Canada's healthcare system, a new poll has revealed that 42% of respondents would go to the United States and pay for routine health care. Guest: Sean Simpson, Senior VP, Ipsos public affairs, canada. Seg 6: Why did Vancouver reinstate the business licence of an illegal dispensary? - Part 1 Vancouver City Councillors recently voted to reinstate the license of a magic mushroom dispensary that had its business license suspended in May due to "gross misconduct," relating to the illegal sale of mushrooms and misrepresentation on its license application. Guest: Mike Klassen, ABC Vancouver City Councillor Seg 7: Why did Vancouver reinstate the business licence of an illegal dispensary? - Part 2 Vancouver City Councillors recently voted to reinstate the license of a magic mushroom dispensary that had its business license suspended in May due to "gross misconduct," relating to the illegal sale of mushrooms and misrepresentation on its license application. Guest: Adrienne Carr, Green Party Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Vancouver City Councillors recently voted to reinstate the license of a magic mushroom dispensary that had its business license suspended in May due to "gross misconduct," relating to the illegal sale of mushrooms and misrepresentation on its license application. Guest: Adrienne Carr, Green Party Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver City Councillors recently voted to reinstate the license of a magic mushroom dispensary that had its business license suspended in May due to "gross misconduct," relating to the illegal sale of mushrooms and misrepresentation on its license application. Guest: Mike Klassen, ABC Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amid ongoing challenges in Canada's healthcare system, a new poll has revealed that 42% of respondents would go to the United States and pay for routine health care. Guest: Sean Simpson, Senior VP, Ipsos public affairs, Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liberal and NDP MP’s recent obstruction of a proposed parliamentary investigation into a significant security breach at Canada's high-security infectious disease laboratory in Winnipeg has sparked controversy. Guest: Steven Chase, Senior Parliamentary Reporter for The Globe and Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FIFA transparency saga continues with the Premier saying Monday that the province will “absolutely” be as open as it can be about what it agreed to and what it will cost. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a lot of back-n-forth that goes on when discussing bike lanes and the rules of the road/lanes. What if mobility scooters for seniors and people with disabilities were allowed to use the bike lanes as well? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connie Converse, a musician from 1950s Greenwich Village, remained overlooked during her lifetime. Fishman's exploration resulted in a play, an album featuring Converse's unpublished songs, and now a comprehensive biography. Guest: Howard Fishman, Author of “To Anyone Who Ever Asks: The Life, Music, and Mystery of Connie Converse” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Are there examples of humour in the Animal world? In a recent study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B, scientists explore the playful teasing behaviours of four types of great apes Guest: Erica Cartmill, Professor of Anthropology, Cognitive Science, and Animal Behavior at Indiana University Seg 2: A rare total eclipse is coming to Canada It doesn’t happen very often, but a rare solar eclipse will be highly visible in Canada this year. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Back in the day David Eby advocated openness and transparency regarding the cost of the 2010 Winter Olympics, but a different story now with FIFA. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: Why do Canada’s cheap airlines keep failing? Lynx Air's recent closure follows a pattern of low-cost airlines facing challenges in the Canadian market. Guest: John Gradek, Aviation Management Professor at McGill University Seg 5: What is looksmaxing? Have you heard of Looksmaxing? It’s a new tiktok trend, and if you have young or teenaged kids, you should probably be concerned. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 6: What can we expect from Super Tuesday? Super Tuesday, a pivotal moment in the U.S. presidential primary season, involves voters from 15 states and one territory participating in selecting their party's nominee. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 7: Are BC’s overdose numbers accurate? There are concerns surrounding the death investigation practices of the BC Coroners Service due to the low autopsy rate, primarily in suspected overdose cases, which raises questions about the adequacy of the province’s investigative process. Guest: Jen St. Denis, Civic Reporter for The Tyee Seg 8: What’s causing the measles outbreak in Canada? Amidst a rising number of measles outbreaks in the United States and Europe, health officials in Canada are sounding alarms regarding the potential for similar outbreaks within our borders. Guest: Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Infectious Disease Specialist at the University Health Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amidst a rising number of measles outbreaks in the United States and Europe, health officials in Canada are sounding alarms regarding the potential for similar outbreaks within our borders. Guest: Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Infectious Disease Specialist at the University Health Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are concerns surrounding the death investigation practices of the BC Coroners Service due to the low autopsy rate, primarily in suspected overdose cases, which raises questions about the adequacy of the province’s investigative process. Guest: Jen St. Denis, Civic Reporter for The Tyee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Super Tuesday, a pivotal moment in the U.S. presidential primary season, involves voters from 15 states and one territory participating in selecting their party's nominee. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you heard of Looksmaxing? It’s a new tiktok trend, and if you have young or teenaged kids, you should probably be concerned. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lynx Air's recent closure follows a pattern of low-cost airlines facing challenges in the Canadian market. Guest: John Gradek, Aviation Management Professor at McGill University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back in the day David Eby advocated openness and transparency regarding the cost of the 2010 Winter Olympics, but a different story now with FIFA. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It doesn’t happen very often, but a rare solar eclipse will be highly visible in Canada this year. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a recent study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B, scientists explore the playful teasing behaviours of four types of great apes. Guest: Erica Cartmill, Professor of Anthropology, Cognitive Science, and Animal Behavior at Indiana University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: What happened to BC's Aquarian Foundation? In the early 20th century, British Columbia attracted individuals seeking spiritual escape and utopia, and one such figure was Brother XII, also known as Edward Arthur Wilson. Promoting a message of universal brotherhood and societal collapse, Brother XII gained a following in BC, leading to the establishment of the Aquarian Foundation in 1927. Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx” Seg 2: Common things that people say, but are actually rude. Is it rude to congratulate someone for having lost weight? It seems like it would be a nice compliment, but maybe it’s not? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Decriminalization and Safe Supply are under fire Oregon is reversing its direction with the State house and senate both passing legislation to re-criminalize possession of small amounts of drugs. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: Will Pharmacare benefit BC? The Pharmacare Act, recently introduced in the House of Commons, serves as the foundational framework for the proposed national Pharmacare program in Canada. Guest: Don Davies, Federal Critic of Health Care for the New Democratic Party of Canada Seg 5: Legislation is not the way to keep kids safe on the internet. Is there a way to protect kids online, while also ensuring privacy and other unnecessary harms aren’t introduced? Guest: David Fraser, Privacy Lawyer Seg 6: Is inaccurate government data fuelling BC’s forest fires? A new study conducted in British Columbia's Interior highlights critical challenges in wildfire management due to inaccuracies in government data, particularly in representing forest fuel loads. Guest: Jen Baron, Ecologist and Researcher with the Pacific Institute of Climate Solutions Wildfire & Carbon Project and Canada Wildfire Strategic Network Seg 7: Why can’t certain municipalities opt out of Short Term Rental regulations? Several municipalities in BC are resisting provincial regulations that limit short-term rentals. Despite not meeting eligibility requirements, Prince George's City Council unanimously voted to opt out of the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act. Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC’s Minister of Housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Several municipalities in BC are resisting provincial regulations that limit short-term rentals. Despite not meeting eligibility requirements, Prince George's City Council unanimously voted to opt out of the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act. Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC’s Minister of Housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new study conducted in British Columbia's Interior highlights critical challenges in wildfire management due to inaccuracies in government data, particularly in representing forest fuel loads. Guest: Jen Baron, Ecologist and Researcher with the Pacific Institute of Climate Solutions Wildfire & Carbon Project and Canada Wildfire Strategic Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there a way to protect kids online, while also ensuring privacy and other unnecessary harms aren’t introduced? Guest: David Fraser, Privacy Lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pharmacare Act, recently introduced in the House of Commons, serves as the foundational framework for the proposed national Pharmacare program in Canada. Guest: Don Davies, Federal Critic of Health Care for the New Democratic Party of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oregon is reversing its direction with the State house and senate both passing legislation to re-criminalize possession of small amounts of drugs. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it rude to congratulate someone for having lost weight? It seems like it would be a nice compliment, but maybe it’s not? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the early 20th century, British Columbia attracted individuals seeking spiritual escape and utopia, and one such figure was Brother XII, also known as Edward Arthur Wilson. Promoting a message of universal brotherhood and societal collapse, Brother XII gained a following in BC, leading to the establishment of the Aquarian Foundation in 1927. Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Why are Canadians obsessed with snakes There are approximately 164,000 snakes kept as pets in Canada. Reportedly, 43% of Canadians who purchase snakes do so without any research beforehand. Guest: Dr. Steven R. Hall, Snakebite Expert and Lecturer in Pharmacology at Lancaster University Seg 2: View From Victoria: An announcement on Surrey schools projects will see the government moving to clean up some of the fallout from the budget. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in Former President Trump has requested a delay in his federal classified documents criminal case in Florida until after the 2024 election, claiming he cannot receive a fair trial this year as the leading candidate. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: The modern transmission of traditional knowledge Without the transmission of information, we wouldn’t have modern day sunglasses. Guest: Lisi Kavik-Mickiyuk, Inuit Nunangat SIKU Coordinator with the Arctic Eider Society Seg 5: The life and legacy of Brian Mulroney Mulroney's legacy is characterized by a mix of accomplishments and controversies. Despite the challenges, he remained proud of his contributions, emphasizing his leadership decisions in the best interest of Canada. Guest: John Ivison, Political Columnist at The Globe and Mail Seg 6: Kickin it with the Caps Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Seg 7: The problem with taking classic books off school reading lists To Kill A Mockingbird is the third most-banned book in the world, preceded by The Call of the Wind and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The main reasons cited for the Mockingbird ban are: strong language, discussions of sexuality and rape, and the use of the n-word. Guest: Florian Gassner, Associate Professor of Teaching at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To Kill A Mockingbird is the third most-banned book in the world, preceded by The Call of the Wind and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The main reasons cited for the Mockingbird ban are: strong language, discussions of sexuality and rape, and the use of the n-word. Guest: Florian Gassner, Associate Professor of Teaching at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kickin it with the Caps Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mulroney's legacy is characterized by a mix of accomplishments and controversies. Despite the challenges, he remained proud of his contributions, emphasizing his leadership decisions in the best interest of Canada. Guest: John Ivison, Political Columnist at The Globe and Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Without the transmission of information, we wouldn’t have modern day sunglasses. Guest: Lisi Kavik-Mickiyuk, Inuit Nunangat SIKU Coordinator with the Arctic Eider Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former President Trump has requested a delay in his federal classified documents criminal case in Florida until after the 2024 election, claiming he cannot receive a fair trial this year as the leading candidate. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An announcement on Surrey schools projects will see the government moving to clean up some of the fallout from the budget. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are approximately 164,000 snakes kept as pets in Canada. Reportedly, 43% of Canadians who purchase snakes do so without any research beforehand. Guest: Dr. Steven R. Hall, Snakebite Expert and Lecturer in Pharmacology at Lancaster University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Did Humans once have tails? How did we lose them? Tails are a widespread feature in the animal kingdom, with nearly every vertebrate class possessing them so did humans once have tails? Guest: Dr. Bo Xia, Geneticist and researcher at the Broad institute of Harvard and MIT. Seg 2: Can you tell a chef how to prepare your meal? Dietary restrictions are increasing in Canada but does that mean that restaurants need to cater to everyone's specific intolerances? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: The budget says that $3 billion are available in unallocated contingency funding over each of the next three years. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: What is Winter Warming Syndrome? Winter warming is a significant indicator of climate change, leading to a phenomenon known as "warming winter syndrome." Guest: Richard B Rood, Professor Emeritus of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering at the University of Michigan. Seg 5: Personality Tests, how accurate are they? The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator categorizes individuals into 16 personality types based on four dimensions…but are they accurate? Guest: Dr. Spencer Greenberg, Mathematician and Entrepreneur in Social Science Seg 6: Some Municipalities want out of Airbnb Legislation Some municipalities in BC are resisting provincial legislation restricting short-term rental with Prince George city council unanimously voting to request opting out of the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act Guest: Kyle Sampson, Prince George City councillor Seg 7: Richmond Etching Catalytic Converters A Handful of Richmond auto service shops are offering free etching of partial VIN numbers onto catalytic converters in order to help aid in the increasing theft of the converters. Guest: Corporal Dennis Hwang, Richmond RCMP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Handful of Richmond auto service shops are offering free etching of partial VIN numbers onto catalytic converters in order to help aid in the increasing theft of the converters. Guest: Corporal Dennis Hwang, Richmond RCMP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some municipalities in BC are resisting provincial legislation restricting short-term rental with Prince George city council unanimously voting to request opting out of the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act Guest: Kyle Sampson, Prince George City councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator categorizes individuals into 16 personality types based on four dimensions…but are they accurate? Guest: Dr. Spencer Greenberg, Mathematician and Entrepreneur in Social Science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Winter warming is a significant indicator of climate change, leading to a phenomenon known as "warming winter syndrome." Guest: Richard B Rood, Professor Emeritus of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering at the University of Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The budget says that $3 billion are available in unallocated contingency funding over each of the next three years. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dietary restrictions are increasing in Canada but does that mean that restaurants need to cater to everyone's specific intolerances? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tails are a widespread feature in the animal kingdom, with nearly every vertebrate class possessing them so did humans once have tails? Guest: Dr. Bo Xia, Geneticist and researcher at the Broad institute of Harvard and MIT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How do our brains interpret music? Music perception involves how our minds and brains process music. When we listen to music, our senses interpret various elements like pitch, timbre, loudness, and timing. Guest: Dr Marcus Pearce, Leader of the Music Cognition Lab at Queen Mary University of London and Honorary Professor of Neuroscience at Aarhus University Seg 2: Wendy's back-tracks and are you a bad driver? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Turns out hosting the world cup will cost us more than we were told and who would have expected it, Other than pretty much everyone. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: The life, death, and vindication of Jam Master Jay The verdict in the murder trial of Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington, charged with the killing of hip-hop icon Jam Master Jay (Jason Mizell) in 2002, is a pivotal moment in a case that has captivated the public's attention for years. Guest: David Thigpen, Director of Undergraduate Programs at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism and Author of “Jam Master Jay: The Heart of Hip-Hop” Seg 5: Could getting money from the bank of mom and dad be risky? As things get more and more expensive, it seems that more of us are getting help from the bank of mom and Dad. And even though you’re dealing with family, it is not risk free. Guest: Sara McCullough, Certified Financial Planner Seg 6: What grinds drivers’ gears? What angers drivers the most on the roads? Guest: Dan Arnold, Chief Strategy Officer at Pollara Seg 7: Why we need to stand up to bullies How important is Pink Shirt Day to the work of the Kids Fund? What is the demand like these days for the Kids Fund? Guest: Lara Dauphinee, CKNW Kids Fund Board Chair Seg 8: Are Surrey’s portable classrooms that bad? B.C. Conservative MLA John Rustad is pledging to eliminate the use of portable classrooms in Surrey, expressing concern that some students may never attend an actual school due to the reliance on portables. Guest: Liz Anne Foster, First Vice-President of the Surrey Teachers’ Association Seg 9: Who invented the hamburger? The widely accepted narrative surrounding the invention of the hamburger at Louis’ Lunch in 1900 has recently been challenged, with evidence suggesting that hamburgers were served in various locations across the United States in the 1890s. Guest: Erik Ofgang, Freeland Contributor at The Washington Post and Co-Author of “The Good Vices: From Beer to Sex, the Surprising Truth About What's Actually Good for You” Seg 10: Today is CKNW’s Pink Shirt Day Guest: Sara Dubois Phillips, Executive Director of the CKNW Kids’ Fund Guest: Carolyn Tuckwell, President & CEO at Boys and Girls Clubs of South Coast BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is CKNW’s Pink Shirt Day Guest: Sara Dubois Phillips, Executive Director of the CKNW Kids’ Fund Guest: Carolyn Tuckwell, President & CEO at Boys and Girls Clubs of South Coast BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The widely accepted narrative surrounding the invention of the hamburger at Louis’ Lunch in 1900 has recently been challenged, with evidence suggesting that hamburgers were served in various locations across the United States in the 1890s. Guest: Erik Ofgang, Freeland Contributor at The Washington Post and Co-Author of “The Good Vices: From Beer to Sex, the Surprising Truth About What's Actually Good for You” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As things get more and more expensive, it seems that more of us are getting help from the bank of mom and Dad. And even though you’re dealing with family, it is not risk free. Guest: Sara McCullough, Certified Financial Planner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C. Conservative MLA John Rustad is pledging to eliminate the use of portable classrooms in Surrey, expressing concern that some students may never attend an actual school due to the reliance on portables. Guest: Liz Anne Foster, First Vice-President of the Surrey Teachers’ Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How important is Pink Shirt Day to the work of the Kids Fund? What is the demand like these days for the Kids Fund? Guest: Lara Dauphinee, CKNW Kids Fund Board Chair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices