Mornings with Simi

It’s been almost a month since the Mornings with Simi crew announced a contest to curb unnecessary spending. So how is it going? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MBP is a severe form of child abuse wherein a caregiver fabricates or induces illness in a child, typically to gain attention and admiration. Guest: Dr. Mary Sanders, Director of Child & Adolescent Psychology at Stanford University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Can we train our brains to avoid addiction? Can you challenge the widely-held misconception that addiction is solely a matter of willpower? Guest: Dr. Karla Kaun, Associate Professor of Neuroscience at Brown University Seg 2: Would you boycott a company that does something stupid? If a company does something that is not within the values you associate with the company, would you boycott? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: As decriminalization heads toward its anniversary there are two news conferences to pay attention too. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: Does Generation Z not know how to use computers? Who do you think are more savvy when it comes to cyber security, Baby Boomers, or Gen Z? Guest: Jane Arnett, Cybersecurity Expert with the Company Check Point Seg 5: Should we be paying more for poultry? Due to the proposed changes for chicken prices, it is anticipated to significantly impact consumer prices, with warnings from organizations indicating a potential 10% or higher increase. Guest: Brad Driediger, Vice President of the BC Chicken Growers’ Association Seg 6: How did the pandemic impact women working in hospitality? A new report sheds light on the plight of women hotel workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, underscoring individual stories of hardship and resilience. Guest: Michelle Travis, Research Director of UNITE HERE Local 40 and Co-Author of the Report Seg 7: How did invoking the Emergencies Act violate the Charter? On February 14, 2022, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, with the approval of the cabinet, invoked the Emergencies Act in response to the Freedom Convoy protests, leading to the initiation of legal proceedings. Guest: Ewa Krajewska, Civil Litigator who Represented the Canadian Civil Liberties Association 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

On February 14, 2022, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, with the approval of the cabinet, invoked the Emergencies Act in response to the Freedom Convoy protests, leading to the initiation of legal proceedings. Guest: Ewa Krajewska, Civil Litigator who Represented the Canadian Civil Liberties Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new report sheds light on the plight of women hotel workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, underscoring individual stories of hardship and resilience. Guest: Michelle Travis, Research Director of UNITE HERE Local 40 and Co-Author of the Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Due to the proposed changes for chicken prices, it is anticipated to significantly impact consumer prices, with warnings from organizations indicating a potential 10% or higher increase. Guest: Brad Driediger, Vice President of the BC Chicken Growers’ Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who do you think are more savvy when it comes to cyber security, Baby Boomers, or Gen Z? Guest: Jane Arnett, Cybersecurity Expert with the Company Check Point Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As decriminalization heads toward its anniversary there are two news conferences to pay attention too. 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

If a company does something that is not within the values you associate with the company, would you boycott? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you challenge the widely-held misconception that addiction is solely a matter of willpower? Guest: Dr. Karla Kaun, Associate Professor of Neuroscience at Brown University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Could quantum physics explain human behaviour? The mysteries of human behavior have sparked discussions about the role of probability in understanding the mind. Guest: Dr. Dorje Brody, Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Surrey Seg 2: The Oscar nomination list is out The list is out this morning for Oscar nominations. It’s time to kick back, watch some movies and get ready to fill out your oscar ballots with friends. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: It was an odd surprise to see Ellis Ross bolt from provincial politics to run at the federal level. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: Does BC need a bad tenant registry? Are you a landlord who has struggled with or is struggling to make sure that the tenants you invite into your properties are on the up and up? What if there was a place to go in order to screen potential tenants better? Guest: Varun Sriskanda, Member of the Board of Directors For SOLO, (Small Ownership Landlords Of Ontario) Seg 5: Health Series: Eating Bugs for a better Protein Have you ever thought about switching up your protein game? Bugs might be the next big thing! CKNW's Layla Khdir explores the ethics of eating insects. Seg 6: How will Canada’s cap on international students impact post-secondary institutions? Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced measures aimed at targeting "bad actors" within institutions and mitigating the impact of growing international student numbers on the housing market. Guest: Reuben Onyango, Thompson Rivers University World’s Associate Director of International Student Services Seg 7: What role does BC play in the global drug trade? An investigation into the complex world of transnational drug smuggling sheds light on the collaborative strategies employed by criminal organizations across borders, who use advanced technologies and creative concealment methods at major ports to import and transship. Guest: Kim Bolan, Crime Reporter for the Vancouver Sun Seg 8: Would you speak to others the way you speak to yourself? Guest: Dylan Maranda, Filmmaker based in Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Dylan Maranda, Filmmaker based in Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An investigation into the complex world of transnational drug smuggling sheds light on the collaborative strategies employed by criminal organizations across borders, who use advanced technologies and creative concealment methods at major ports to import and transship. Guest: Kim Bolan, Crime Reporter for the Vancouver Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced measures aimed at targeting "bad actors" within institutions and mitigating the impact of growing international student numbers on the housing market. Guest: Reuben Onyango, Thompson Rivers University World’s Associate Director of International Student Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever thought about switching up your protein game? Bugs might be the next big thing! CKNW's Layla Khdir explores the ethics of eating insects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a landlord who has struggled with or is struggling to make sure that the tenants you invite into your properties are on the up and up? What if there was a place to go in order to screen potential tenants better? Guest: Varun Sriskanda, Member of the Board of Directors For SOLO, (Small Ownership Landlords Of Ontario) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was an odd surprise to see Ellis Ross bolt from provincial politics to run at the federal level. 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 list is out this morning for Oscar nominations. It’s time to kick back, watch some movies and get ready to fill out your oscar ballots with friends. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The mysteries of human behavior have sparked discussions about the role of probability in understanding the mind. Guest: Dr. Dorje Brody, Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Surrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How will DeSantis’ drop out influence the 2024 election? Ron DeSantis ended his once-promising presidential campaign, marking a significant turn in what was initially seen as a firm bid. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global New Seg 2: What does it mean to be a ‘fan’ How much of yourself do you give to your team of choice? Would you consider yourself a true fan? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Government won’t intervene With a transit shutdown beginning this morning, don’t wait for government intervention. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: Health Series: Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) Our country has grappled with the ethics of Medical Assistance in Dying (or MAID) for years - and the conversation has reopened ahead of an upcoming change in MAID legislation. This change will make MAiD an option for people whose sole condition is mental illness. CKNW's Geri Mayer-Judson takes us through this new facet of MAiD, and the gap in Canadian mental health resources that it exposes. Seg 5: Why isn’t BC utilizing its housing space? Challenges at Dunsmuir House underscore wider concerns about preserving historical structures, maintaining affordable housing, and navigating Vancouver's evolving redevelopment landscape. Guest: Jen St. Denis, Civic Reporter for The Tyee Seg 6: How ethical is forensic genealogy? Undercover police in Burnaby allegedly employed covert tactics while investigating the murder of a 13-year-old by disguising themselves as tea marketers at a 2018 Kurdish New Year celebration while secretly collecting the attendants' DNA. Guest: Dr. Nicole Novroski, Assistant Professor and Forensic Geneticist at the University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Undercover police in Burnaby allegedly employed covert tactics while investigating the murder of a 13-year-old by disguising themselves as tea marketers at a 2018 Kurdish New Year celebration while secretly collecting the attendants' DNA. Guest: Dr. Nicole Novroski, Assistant Professor and Forensic Geneticist at the University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Challenges at Dunsmuir House underscore wider concerns about preserving historical structures, maintaining affordable housing, and navigating Vancouver's evolving redevelopment landscape. Guest: Jen St. Denis, Civic Reporter for The Tyee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our country has grappled with the ethics of Medical Assistance in Dying (or MAID) for years - and the conversation has reopened ahead of an upcoming change in MAID legislation. This change will make MAiD an option for people whose sole condition is mental illness. CKNW's Geri Mayer-Judson takes us through this new facet of MAiD, and the gap in Canadian mental health resources that it exposes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a transit shutdown beginning this morning, don’t wait for government intervention. 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 much of yourself do you give to your team of choice? Would you consider yourself a true fan? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron DeSantis ended his once-promising presidential campaign, marking a significant turn in what was initially seen as a firm bid. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global New Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: What are the origins of BC's first dog breed? Dogs were domesticated over 10,000 years ago as they accompanied the first people to reach North America from Eurasia. Before the arrival of Europeans, the Coast Salish people in the Pacific Northwest bred a unique type of dog known as “Woolly Dogs.” Guest: Dr. Audrey Lin, Paleogeneticist and Peter Buck Postdoctoral Fellow at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History Seg 2: View From Victoria: The Premier of the province is acknowledging the shortage of fibre in the forest industry and is taking action. 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 The US Justice Department's official report on the Uvalde elementary school shooting reveals "cascading failures". Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: Should businesses be fined for employees posting online reviews? Canada's Competition Bureau has issued a warning to businesses regarding the use of employee-posted reviews without proper disclosure. Guest: Ian Tostenson, President of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association Seg 5: How Meta is failing to prevent child sexploitation on its platforms Internal documents from Meta have been revealed in an unsealed legal filing, raising alarming allegations that approximately 100,000 children using these platforms experience online sexual harassment daily. Guest: Katie McQue, Investigative Journalist at The Guardian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Internal documents from Meta have been revealed in an unsealed legal filing, raising alarming allegations that approximately 100,000 children using these platforms experience online sexual harassment daily. Guest: Katie McQue, Investigative Journalist at The Guardian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada's Competition Bureau has issued a warning to businesses regarding the use of employee-posted reviews without proper disclosure. Guest: Ian Tostenson, President of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The US Justice Department's official report on the Uvalde elementary school shooting reveals "cascading failures". Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Premier of the province is acknowledging the shortage of fibre in the forest industry and is taking action. 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

Dogs were domesticated over 10,000 years ago as they accompanied the first people to reach North America from Eurasia. Before the arrival of Europeans, the Coast Salish people in the Pacific Northwest bred a unique type of dog known as “Woolly Dogs.” Guest: Dr. Audrey Lin, Paleogeneticist and Peter Buck Postdoctoral Fellow at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Are video games exploiting our children? Roblox introduced an in-game currency called Robux, allowing players to trade real-world money for virtual accessories and powers for their avatars but the game has faced debates about whether it teaches valuable skills or exploits Children to support a $30 billion company. Guest: Vass Bednar, executive Director of public Policy in digital society at McMaster University. Seg 2: View From Victoria: It is pretty clear why the province and the city of Surrey are still arguing about policing budget numbers. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: Why you should reveal your deep dark secrets Is there a benefit to revealing to friends and family your deepest, darkest secrets? Guest: Amit Kumar, professor of marketing and psychology Seg 4: Could short term rentals be a thing of the past in Kelowna? Kelowna city council has voted to eliminate most short-term rentals, including those on Airbnb. Guest: Tom Dyas, Mayor of Kelowna Seg 5: Not all Canadians will be covered under Federal Dental plan A new report indicates that millions of Canadians will be excluded from the federal government's new dental program because of high income earned in the family. Guest: David Macdonald, Senior Economist at the Center for Policy Alternatives Seg 6: Businesses are worried about the repayment of CEBA loans In a recent Bank of Canada survey, small businesses and consumers remain skeptical of the economy and still face financial challenges post pandemic. Guest: Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the Federal NDP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a recent Bank of Canada survey, small businesses and consumers remain skeptical of the economy and still face financial challenges post pandemic. Guest: Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the Federal NDP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new report indicates that millions of Canadians will be excluded from the federal government's new dental program because of high income earned in the family. Guest: David Macdonald, Senior Economist at the Center for Policy Alternatives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelowna city council has voted to eliminate most short-term rentals, including those on Airbnb. Guest: Tom Dyas, Mayor of Kelowna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there a benefit to revealing to friends and family your deepest, darkest secrets? Guest: Amit Kumar, professor of marketing and psychology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is pretty clear why the province and the city of Surrey are still arguing about policing budget numbers. 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

Roblox introduced an in-game currency called Robux, allowing players to trade real-world money for virtual accessories and powers for their avatars but the game has faced debates about whether it teaches valuable skills or exploits Children to support a $30 billion company. Guest: Vass Bednar, executive Director of public Policy in digital society at McMaster University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Is there a science to trash talking? Trash talk is commonly associated with sports but is considered a widespread form of competitive communication across various fields. Guest: Rafi Kohan, Author Seg 2: View From Victoria: The plan for Hydro in BC The Premier has announced a $36 billion BC Hydro plan. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 3: Why do men and women have different sense of humour? A study at the University of Oxford explored gender differences in humor preferences in the age of internet memes and political commentary. Guest: Robin Dunbar, a professor at the university of oxford Seg 4: Surrey Police Board Responds! The Surrey Police Board and Surrey Police Union are in disagreement with Mayor Brenda Locke over alleged inaccurate information regarding the 2023 police budget. Guest: Mike Serr, Surrey Police Board Administrator Seg 5: Fake Midwives are operating in BC The Province's regulator has identified an unauthorized midwife operating in the Fraser Valley. Guest: Cynthia Johansen, Registrar and CEO, BC College of Nurses and Midwives 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 Province's regulator has identified an unauthorized midwife operating in the Fraser Valley. Guest: Cynthia Johansen, Registrar and CEO, BC College of Nurses and Midwives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Surrey Police Board and Surrey Police Union are in disagreement with Mayor Brenda Locke over alleged inaccurate information regarding the 2023 police budget. Guest: Mike Serr, Surrey Police Board Administrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A study at the University of Oxford explored gender differences in humor preferences in the age of internet memes and political commentary. Guest: Robin Dunbar, a professor at the university of oxford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Premier has announced a $36 billion BC Hydro plan. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trash talk is commonly associated with sports but is considered a widespread form of competitive communication across various fields. Guest: Rafi Kohan, Author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The city is withholding payment for the wages and benefits of the ten latest Surrey Police Service recruits, citing a $23 million budget overrun in 2023 and asserting an inability to afford their integration into the payroll and benefits system. Guest: Dr. Peter German, Policing Consultant for The City Of Surrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How a software glitch sparked the largest miscarriage of justice in UK history The Post Office scandal, considered one of Britain's largest miscarriages of justice, involves the wrongful conviction of hundreds of Post Office workers between 1999 and 2015 due to faulty software called Horizon. Guest: Professor Richard Moorhead, Professor of Law and Professional Ethics at the University of Exeter Law School Seg 2: View From Victoria: Premier moves Mitzi Dean out Premier David Eby has reassigned Minister Mitzi Dean but tells reporters it has nothing to do with the calls for her to resign. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 3: How to get men to start talking about Mental Health There is still a stigma that exists for men to talk about their mental health. How do we break the cycle and get men to open up about their feelings? Guest: Nick Sandor, Executive Director at the Mens Therapy Centre in Victoria Seg 4: Are international students being exploited for financial gain? The surge in international students in British Columbia, exceeding 175,000 in 2023, has raised concerns about potential exploitation. Many students, drawn by promises of affordability, face financial precarity and temporary status, making them vulnerable to fraud and exploitation. Guest: Dr. Dale McCartney, Professor of Political Science and International Student Policy at The University of The Fraser Valley Seg 5: Is BC’s judicial system sexist? Attorney General Niki Sharma has launched a public consultation, concluding on March 31st, to collect input on leveraging family law to improve the health, safety, and well-being of women and children. Guest: Niki Sharma, Attorney General of British Columbia Seg 6: Can ousting Mitzi Dean improve the Ministry of Children and Family Development? After acknowledging “significant challenges” within the Ministry of Children and Family Development, Premier David Eby shuffled the cabinet, replacing Mitzi Dean with Grace Lore. Despite praising Dean's contributions, Eby and Dean agreed that a "significant reset" was necessary to accelerate the ministry's work. Guest: Adam Olsen, BC Green Party MLA for Saanich North Seg 7: Are modern therapy buzzwords doing more harm than good? As mental health awareness grows, so does the use of "therapy-speak" online. People are throwing around these trendy terms to describe how others treat us or how we react. Guest: Dr. Valerie Fridland, Professor of Linguistics at the University of Nevada and Author of Like, Literally, Dude Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As mental health awareness grows, so does the use of "therapy-speak" online. People are throwing around these trendy terms to describe how others treat us or how we react. Guest: Dr. Valerie Fridland, Professor of Linguistics at the University of Nevada and Author of Like, Literally, Dude Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices