Mornings with Simi

Conditional release, including parole, allows individuals to leave custody before completing their full sentence, serving a portion of the community under supervision. Guest: Mary Campbell, Lawyer and Former Director General of Corrections & Criminal Justice at the Department of Public Safety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The B.C. government's decision to reverse proposed Land Act amendments was driven, in part, by significant public backlash. Minister Nathan Cullen attributed this backlash to "dog-whistle politics" and the deliberate spread of misinformation. Guest: Nathan Cullen, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plastic pollution is a critical global environmental crisis, marked by the improper disposal of over 90% of plastics from 1950 to 2015. The ubiquity of plastic waste is alarming, extending from ocean and roadways to the very air, food, and water consumed by humans. Guest: Chelsea Linsley, Staff Attorney at the Center for Climate Integrity and Author of the Report “The Fraud of Plastic Recycling” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada is about to send a man to deep space as part of NASA’s artemis 2 project. What Do you think would be going through his head? Guest: Colonel Jeremy Hansen, Canadian Astronaut and Team member of Artemis 2, the NASA led mission that will fly around the moon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: It’s Budget Day and the Finance Minister is making the promise of a bigger deficit. 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

The Federal Conservative Party has signaled their intent to change laws for porn websites age verification process. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Massimo Franco was the first person not inducted by the Vatican who was granted unprecedented access to its Apostolic Archive. Guest: Massimo Franco, Italian Writer and Author of “Secretum” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How BCI is helping people control objects with their minds The realm of Brain-Computer Interface technology is a transformative force, particularly for individuals with physical disabilities. This innovative approach holds promise in providing newfound avenues for interaction and mobility. Guest: Susannah Van Damme, Occupational Therapist and Team Lead for the Hospital's Clinical BCI Program Seg 2: Are commercial vehicles an accident waiting to happen? Police and partner agencies conducted a major commercial vehicle safety blitz in Abbotsford and got some ridiculous results. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: The Throne Speech in the legislature with a consensus ranging from thin to pathetic. The information is Vague, even by the standards of throne speeches. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: BC has a bunch of new Family Doctors, but can you get one? BC has a whole bunch of new family doctors, but where are they practicing, and how do you get in with one? Guest: Dr. Tahmeena Ali, President of BC Family Doctors Seg 5: Should municipalities control how people behave at town meetings? Why are local residents becoming unruly at town hall meetings? Guest: Colin Ferguson, Mayor of Silverton Seg 6: How do Canadians shop for groceries? On average, Canadians make 7.20 monthly trips to the grocery store, signifying a substantial 32% increase in average visit frequency since 2018. Guest: Janet Music, Research Program Coordinator for Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University Seg 7: Why BC needs a youth mental health and addictions center There is only one mental health and addictions center for youth in Western Canada. So why is Vancouver Coastal Health shutting it down? Guest: Maria Martin, Elected Councillor of the Heiltsuk Band Council in Bella Bella 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

There is only one mental health and addictions center for youth in Western Canada. So why is Vancouver Coastal Health shutting it down? Guest: Maria Martin, Elected Councillor of the Heiltsuk Band Council in Bella Bella Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On average, Canadians make 7.20 monthly trips to the grocery store, signifying a substantial 32% increase in average visit frequency since 2018. Guest: Janet Music, Research Program Coordinator for Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are residents in small rural communities becoming unruly at town hall meetings? Guest: Colin Ferguson, Mayor of Silverton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC has a whole bunch of new family doctors, but where are they practicing, and how do you get in with one? Guest: Dr. Tahmeena Ali, President of BC Family Doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Throne Speech in the legislature with a consensus ranging from thin to pathetic. The information is Vague, even by the standards of throne speeches. 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

Police and partner agencies conducted a major commercial vehicle safety blitz in Abbotsford and got some ridiculous results. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The realm of Brain-Computer Interface technology is a transformative force, particularly for individuals with physical disabilities. This innovative approach holds promise in providing newfound avenues for interaction and mobility. Guest: Susannah Van Damme, Occupational Therapist and Team Lead for the Hospital's Clinical BCI Program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Was the Winnipeg Art Gallery Founded by a Nazi? A new investigation has revealed that Ferdinand Eckhardt, the director of Winnipeg Art Gallery, supported Hitler, engaged in Nazi propaganda, and worked for IG Farben. Guest: Conrad Sweatman, Winnipeg-Born Arts Communicator Seg 2: Is Gen Z bringing back the landline telephone? Gen Z has displayed a fascination with technology that dates back to the 2000s embracing items like flip phones, Ipods and digital cameras. Could they be bringing back the landline telephone? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: There will be 8 fewer question periods as the NDP plan to rush the legislature sittings starting later and ending sooner than usual. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: Can a prosthetic help us remember forgotten memories? Alzheimer's and dementia affect over 50 million people and cost almost one trillion dollars annually with no known cures. A team of doctors and researchers are studying fixed-frequency and spatiotemporal patterned stimulation to enhance memory. Guest: Dr. Brent Roeder, Research Assistant in the Department of Physiology & Pharmacology at Wake Forest School of Medicine Seg 5: Somehow, Toyota has made the Prius ‘cool’ again Are you considering buying a new car? Obviously you want something economical with how expensive gas is, and also you want something practical without limitations, but there’s also a part of you that wants something cool. Is it possible to have it all in a Prius? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 6: Is it time to move away from privatized housing? While politicians acknowledge the importance of affordable housing, there is insufficient emphasis on social housing, which involves publicly owned or non-profit housing that is substantially subsidized to ensure that low-income renters pay no more than 30% of their gross income on rent. Guest: Dr. Shauna MacKinnon, Professor and Department Chair of Urban and Inner-City Studies at the University of Winnipeg Seg 7: Should we eat Loblaw's 'ungraded' beef? With food prices going up and up, would you try to save a few dollars by eating ungraded meat. Guest: Heather Bruce, Professor in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Science at the University of Alberta Seg 8: What would happen if Russia detonated a missile from space? The US White House has confirmed Russia's development of a space-based nuclear anti-satellite weapon, expressing concerns over the potential indiscriminate consequences. Guest: Dr. Matthew Powell, Teaching Fellow in Strategic and Air Power Studies at the University of Portsmouth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The US White House has confirmed Russia's development of a space-based nuclear anti-satellite weapon, expressing concerns over the potential indiscriminate consequences. Guest: Dr. Matthew Powell, Teaching Fellow in Strategic and Air Power Studies at the University of Portsmouth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With food prices going up and up, would you try to save a few dollars by eating ungraded meat. Guest: Heather Bruce, Professor in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Science at the University of Alberta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While politicians acknowledge the importance of affordable housing, there is insufficient emphasis on social housing, which involves publicly owned or non-profit housing that is substantially subsidized to ensure that low-income renters pay no more than 30% of their gross income on rent. Guest: Dr. Shauna MacKinnon, Professor and Department Chair of Urban and Inner-City Studies at the University of Winnipeg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you considering buying a new car? Obviously you want something economical with how expensive gas is, and also you want something practical without limitations, but there’s also a part of you that wants something cool. Is it possible to have it all in a Prius? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alzheimer's and dementia affect over 50 million people and cost almost one trillion dollars annually with no known cures. A team of doctors and researchers are studying fixed-frequency and spatiotemporal patterned stimulation to enhance memory. Guest: Dr. Brent Roeder, Research Assistant in the Department of Physiology & Pharmacology at Wake Forest School of Medicine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There will be 8 fewer question periods as the NDP plan to rush the legislature sittings starting later and ending sooner than usual. 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

Gen Z has displayed a fascination with technology that dates back to the 2000s embracing items like flip phones, Ipods and digital cameras. Could they be bringing back the landline telephone? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new investigation has revealed that Ferdinand Eckhardt, the director of Winnipeg Art Gallery, supported Hitler, engaged in Nazi propaganda, and worked for IG Farben. Guest: Conrad Sweatman, Winnipeg-Born Arts Communicator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How will AI influence future elections around the globe? Online robot accounts have made it easier to spread false information but were previously easy to identify due to poor grammar and spelling. Guest: Neil Johnson, professor of physics at George Washington University. Seg 2: View From Victoria: Happy Family Day The beginning of the BC Family Day holiday was started by the Christy Clark government 11 years ago, although on a different day to begin with. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: What happens when you take a break from drinking? Embarking on sobriety offers numerous physical and mental health benefits, driven by desires for control, well-being, and addressing alcohol-related issues. Guest: Dr. Sara McMullin, Assistant professor of Psychology, Webster University Seg 4: How Families are coping with Cost of living crisis The cost of living crisis is affecting many families across greater Vancouver, but there are resources you can take advantage of in order to help build resilience. Guest: Murray Baker, Manager of Financial Empowerment, family services of greater Vancouver. Seg 5: Alexi Navalny’s wife has jumped in, to lead the fight against Putin. Yulia Navalnaya has pledged to continue her husband’s fight against the Russian regime and accused the Russian President of orchestrating the death of Navalny in prison. Guest: Dr. David Marples, Professor, Russian and Eastern European History, University of Alberta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yulia Navalnaya has pledged to continue her husband’s fight against the Russian regime and accused the Russian President of orchestrating the death of Navalny in prison. Guest: Dr. David Marples, Professor, Russian and Eastern European History, University of Alberta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The cost of living crisis is affecting many families across greater Vancouver, but there are resources you can take advantage of in order to help build resilience. Guest: Murray Baker, Manager of Financial Empowerment, family services of greater Vancouver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Embarking on sobriety offers numerous physical and mental health benefits, driven by desires for control, well-being, and addressing alcohol-related issues. Guest: Dr. Sara McMullin, Assistant professor of Psychology, Webster University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The beginning of the BC Family Day holiday was started by the Christy Clark government 11 years ago, although on a different day to begin with. 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

Online robot accounts have made it easier to spread false information but were previously easy to identify due to poor grammar and spelling. Guest: Neil Johnson, professor of physics at George Washington University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How significant is Alexei Navalny’s death? How significant is Alexei Navalny’s death? Guest: Beth Knobel, Former CBS Moscow Bureau Chief, and Professor of Journalism at Fordham University Seg 2: View From Victoria: BC United has one upped the NDP on housing with an innovative program to boost the opportunity for first time home buyers. 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: Donald Trump may face a $370 million fine and a lifetime ban from the New York real estate industry if found guilty of inflating asset values on government financial statements. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: Is red meat good for your heart? The "Traditional Atlantic Diet" may just be the key to reducing your risk of heart disease. This noteworthy dietary pattern has gained recognition, particularly in the northern regions of Portugal and Spain. Guest: Dr. Joe Schwarcz (pro: Shwartz), Director of McGill University's “Office for Science and Society” Seg 5: Should Canada criminalize coercive control? A new bill is looking to criminalize coercive behaviour, like a partner withholding your finances, or not letting you leave the house. Guest: Laurel Collins, NDP Deputy Critic for Families Children and Social Development Seg 6: Is BC actually going to start giving its 'Land Back?' Proposed amendments to British Columbia's Land Act have sparked a contentious debate, with critics fearing potential risks to private property, outdoor recreation, water access, and various industries. Guest: Jessica Clogg, Executive Director and Senior Counsel with West Coast Environmental Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Proposed amendments to British Columbia's Land Act have sparked a contentious debate, with critics fearing potential risks to private property, outdoor recreation, water access, and various industries. Guest: Jessica Clogg, Executive Director and Senior Counsel with West Coast Environmental Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new bill is looking to criminalize coercive behaviour, like a partner withholding your finances, or not letting you leave the house. Guest: Laurel Collins, NDP Deputy Critic for Families Children and Social Development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The "Traditional Atlantic Diet" may just be the key to reducing your risk of heart disease. This noteworthy dietary pattern has gained recognition, particularly in the northern regions of Portugal and Spain. Guest: Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Director of McGill University's “Office for Science and Society” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump may face a $370 million fine and a lifetime ban from the New York real estate industry if found guilty of inflating asset values on government financial statements. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC United has one upped the NDP on housing with an innovative program to boost the opportunity for first time home buyers. 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

How significant is Alexei Navalny’s death? Guest: Beth Knobel, Former CBS Moscow Bureau Chief, and Professor of Journalism at Fordham University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Why is the moon getting smaller? The Moon is quietly shrinking due to its cooling process, gradually reducing in size by about 45 meters every few hundred million years. Guest: Dr. Tom Watters, Planetary Scientist at the Smithsonian Institute’s National Air And Space Museum Seg 2: Is the ‘Return Grift’ coming to an end Several online shopping stores are starting to revamp their return policies as people have been taking advantage of lax rules and generous guidelines. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: On Tuesday night the Richmond city council approved a safe injection site, and on Wednesday it is declared dead by the provincial health agency. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: What happened at the Kansas Superbowl shooting? A shooting occurred in Missouri at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade, resulting in one person dead and 21 wounded. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global New Seg 5: How one company is aiming to change shipping and transportation for the better Consumers are always the ones targeted to ‘go green’ and change the way they are living in order to help curb climate change, so how come suppliers aren’t pushed in the same direction? Guest: Ali Javidan, Ceo and Founder of Range Energy Seg 6: Why are people filming themselves getting fired? The phenomenon of younger employees recording and sharing videos of themselves being laid off on TikTok signifies a noteworthy trend in how individuals, particularly from Gen Z, utilize social media to express their experiences in the workplace. Guest: Jason Dorsey, Generational Researcher, Speaker, and Author of “Zconomy: How Gen Z Will Change the Future of Business” Seg 7: Why wasn’t homelessness addressed at BC’s Housing Summit? After the BC Build announcement was heard, some are starting to raise questions about why the government completely ignored any potential funding for the people made most vulnerable by policy failures by the government. Guest: Catherine Roome, Interim CEO of Atira Women’s Resource Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the BC Build announcement was heard, some are starting to raise questions about why the government completely ignored any potential funding for the people made most vulnerable by policy failures by the government. Guest: Catherine Roome, Interim CEO of Atira Women’s Resource Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The phenomenon of younger employees recording and sharing videos of themselves being laid off on TikTok signifies a noteworthy trend in how individuals, particularly from Gen Z, utilize social media to express their experiences in the workplace. Guest: Jason Dorsey, Generational Researcher, Speaker, and Author of “Zconomy: How Gen Z Will Change the Future of Business” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Consumers are always the ones targeted to ‘go green’ and change the way they are living in order to help curb climate change, so how come suppliers aren’t pushed in the same direction? Guest: Ali Javidan, Ceo and Founder of Range Energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Tuesday night the Richmond city council approved a safe injection site, and on Wednesday it is declared dead by the provincial health agency. 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

A shooting occurred in Missouri at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade, resulting in one person dead and 21 wounded. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global New Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Several online shopping stores are starting to revamp their return policies as people have been taking advantage of lax rules and generous guidelines. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Moon is quietly shrinking due to its cooling process, gradually reducing in size by about 45 meters every few hundred million years. Guest: Dr. Tom Watters, Planetary Scientist at the Smithsonian Institute’s National Air And Space Museum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Can you learn to live to be 100? For centuries, people have been fascinated by how long humans can live and what factors contribute to a long and healthy life. Understanding how to live longer involves understanding the interplay between genetic predisposition and lifestyle factors. Guest: Karin Modig, Associate Professor of Epidemiology at the Karolinska Institute Seg 2: Are you Anti-Valentines Day? Have you lost that loving feeling? There is a new trend to get away from the day of love and just focus on anything but feelings Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Mike De Jong has an announcement Mike De Jong is expected to announce he’s not running again after 30 years in the house, but he might also say whether he is running federally. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: Bed Bugs might be something we just have to live with. There has been a lot of media coverage on bed bugs and how prevalent they are in cities around the world. How do you prevent yourself from becoming infested. Guest: Dr. Richard Naylor, Entomologist specializing in Bed Bugs. Seg 5: A Story of love This year, the Gordons are marking their 50th wedding anniversary, a milestone that echoes their enduring bond and shared commitment to making an impact. Guest: Lindsay and Elizabeth Gordon, Founders of UBC’s Award for Future Health Professionals Seg 6: Why are people still getting the bubonic plague? In the 14th century, the bubonic plague killed nearly 200 million people in a few years. In essence, it eradicated 50% of Europe’s population. Although it is not entirely eradicated, human-to-human transmission of bubonic plague is rare. Guest: Dr. Jimmy Whitworth, Professor of International Public Health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Seg 7: Why are people worried about Richmond's consumption site proposal? The Richmond City Council voted 7-2 to approve a motion proposing the exploration of a supervised drug consumption site at the city's hospital. Guest: “Kay” (pseudonym for Kerry Starchuk), Concerned Resident of Richmond 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 Richmond City Council voted 7-2 to approve a motion proposing the exploration of a supervised drug consumption site at the city's hospital. Guest: “Kay” , Concerned Resident of Richmond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This year, the Gordons are marking their 50th wedding anniversary, a milestone that echoes their enduring bond and shared commitment to making an impact. Guest: Lindsay and Elizabeth Gordon, Founders of UBC’s Award for Future Health Professionals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices