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Can ousting Mitzi Dean improve the Ministry of Children and Family Development?
bonusAfter 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is BC’s judicial system sexist?
bonusAttorney 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are international students being exploited for financial gain?
bonusThe 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to get men to start talking about Mental Health
bonusThere 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Premier moves Mitzi Dean out
bonusPremier 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How a software glitch sparked the largest miscarriage of justice in UK history
bonusThe 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Can you save your frozen plants?, Does BC have enough power? & Why is Surrey not paying their police officers?
Seg 1: What should I do with my frozen plants? With frozen temperatures washing over the province all weekend, how can your plants survive and come back bigger and stronger? Guest: Brian Minter, Gardening Expert and Co-Owner of Minter Country Garden Store Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Winter weather gives sports fans an experience It wasn’t just Vancouver traffic that was affected by icy weather, but back east the weather had an impact on local sporting events. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Fortis denied capacity expansion The BC Utilities Commission has denied a Fortis application to upgrade capacity of its natural gas pipeline in a fast growing Okanagan market. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 4: Have the words plant based lost all meaning? Do you make an effort to purchase plant based products? Well, you might not need to pay so much attention to that specific label. Guest: Dr. Simon Eassom, Executive Director at Food Frontier (An australian Think tank focused on environment, health, and food security) Seg 5: Why is there an Arctic Blast after the hottest year on record? The Pacific Northwest and much of North America are enduring a potentially record-breaking cold spell as a surge of frigid Arctic air is forecasted to sweep across the continent. Guest: Brenda Ekwurzel, Senior Climate Scientist and the Director of Climate Science for the Climate & Energy Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists Seg 6: Can BC achieve its electric targets despite strain from cold snaps? BC faces several challenges in its pursuit of new renewable energy sources, particularly in light of the province’s electricity goals to be primarily electric by 2030. Guest: Josie Osborne, BC’s Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation Seg 7: Why won't Surrey pay its new SPS recruits? 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 Seg 8: How does extreme cold impact Electric Vehicles? In extremely cold conditions, EVs can experience a significant reduction in their driving range. This is primarily attributed to the fact that low temperatures affect the efficiency of the battery. Guest: Harry Constantine, President of the Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How does extreme cold impact Electric Vehicles?
bonusIn extremely cold conditions, EVs can experience a significant reduction in their driving range. This is primarily attributed to the fact that low temperatures affect the efficiency of the battery. Guest: Harry Constantine, President of the Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can BC achieve its electric targets despite strain from cold snaps?
bonusBC faces several challenges in its pursuit of new renewable energy sources, particularly in light of the province’s electricity goals to be primarily electric by 2030. Guest: Josie Osborne, BC’s Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why is there an Arctic Blast after the hottest year on record?
bonusThe Pacific Northwest and much of North America are enduring a potentially record-breaking cold spell as a surge of frigid Arctic air is forecasted to sweep across the continent. Guest: Brenda Ekwurzel, Senior Climate Scientist and the Director of Climate Science for the Climate & Energy Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have the words plant based lost all meaning?
bonusDo you make an effort to purchase plant based products? Well, you might not need to pay so much attention to that specific label. Guest: Dr Simon Eassom, Executive Director at Food Frontier (An australian Think tank focused on environment, health, and food security) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Fortis denied capacity expansion
bonusThe BC Utilities Commission has denied a Fortis application to upgrade capacity of its natural gas pipeline in a fast growing Okanagan market. 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
Scott’s Thoughts: Winter weather gives sports fans an experience
bonusIt wasn’t just Vancouver traffic that was affected by icy weather, but back east the weather had an impact on local sporting events. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What should I do with my frozen plants?
bonusWith frozen temperatures washing over the province all weekend, how can your plants survive and come back bigger and stronger? Guest: Brian Minter, Gardening Expert and Co-Owner of Minter Country Garden Store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: How much life exists on the planet, Fake spices in your food & Surrey not paying its police recruits
Seg 1: How much life has ever existed on Earth? Every organism is made up of cells, you know? Figuring out when the first cells showed up is a bit tricky, but geologists think it happened around 3.8 billion years ago. Guest: Peter Crockford, Assistant Professor, Earth Sciences, Carleton University Seg 2: View From Victoria: There is another Surrey policing standoff and some think Brenda Locke has finally gone too far? Spending money on billboards attacking the government is one thing but refusing to pay new recruits to Surrey Police Service is another. 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 We get a look at the U.S. and Britain response and the launched strikes against Houthi rebel targets in Yemen and President Trump’s civil fraud trial is over with the judge looking for a decision by the end of January. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: Is that really ginger in your gingerbread? Food fraud is when food gets misrepresented. It's becoming a big deal globally. In Canada, they're not supposed to sell food in a way that's all fake and misleading, but sometimes it still happens. Guest: Deleo de Leonardis, CEO and co-founder of Purity IQ Seg 5: A new report that details the struggles many families with children and youth in British Columbia are facing in accessing their right to adequate housing. The report, A Failure to Protect, The Denial of Children’s Right to Housing in British Columbia, released by the First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society, highlights the challenges faced by low-income and vulnerable child populations in finding affordable and safe housing in the province. Guest: Adrienne Montani, Executive Director of First Call Seg 6: Surrey is allegedly blocking pay cheques of new SPS hires According to the SPS Union, the City of Surrey is declining to compensate 10 fresh recruits of the Surrey Police Service. As a result, these recruits are currently going without their pay. Guest: Mike Farnworth, B.C’s Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Surrey is allegedly blocking pay cheques of new SPS hires
bonusAccording to the SPS Union, the City of Surrey is declining to compensate 10 fresh recruits of the Surrey Police Service. As a result, these recruits are currently going without their pay. Guest: Mike Farnworth, B.C’s Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A new report that details the struggles many families with children and youth are facing
bonusThe report, A Failure to Protect, The Denial of Children’s Right to Housing in British Columbia, released by the First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society, highlights the challenges faced by low-income and vulnerable child populations in finding affordable and safe housing in the province. Guest: Adrienne Montani, Executive Director of First Call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are spices in your pantry being counterfeit?
bonusFood fraud is when food gets misrepresented. It's becoming a big deal globally. In Canada, they're not supposed to sell food in a way that's all fake and misleading, but sometimes it still happens. Guest: Deleo de Leonardis, CEO and co-founder of Purity IQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Weekly Cecchini Check-in
bonusWe get a look at the U.S. and Britain response and the launched strikes against Houthi rebel targets in Yemen and President Trump’s civil fraud trial is over with the judge looking for a decision by the end of January. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: New recruits not getting paid in Surrey
bonusThere is another Surrey policing standoff and some think Brenda Locke has finally gone too far? Spending money on billboards attacking the government is one thing but refusing to pay new recruits to Surrey Police Service is another. 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 life has ever existed on Earth?
bonusEvery organism is made up of cells, you know? Figuring out when the first cells showed up is a bit tricky, but geologists think it happened around 3.8 billion years ago. Guest: Peter Crockford, Assistant Professor, Earth Sciences, Carleton University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Cracking the DB Cooper Case, Influencing housing in Vancouver & Providing fentanyl to minors?
Seg 1: Could new evidence finally crack the D.B. Cooper case? The DB Cooper skyjacking case, an enduring mystery for 52 years, has recently witnessed significant developments that suggest a potential resolution to the enigma. Guest: Eric Ullis, Author of “Silver Bullet: The Undoing of D.B Cooper” Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: The Contest Do you have a hard time saving money? Maybe the issue is having the right people hold you accountable. We’re going to try something here on the show. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: The support is gone for NDP healthcare The support is plummeting for the way the NDP is handling the province's health care system. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 4: Finding businesses that cater to childcare needs Have you ever taken your child out for a diner and realized mid meal that the restaurant doesn’t have change tables in their washrooms? Guest: Michelle Cyca, Vancouver based writer and new mom Seg 5: Can you influence housing policies in Vancouver? A Canada-wide contest is challenging people from across the world to propose innovative housing ideas that address policies hindering their development. Guest: Amy Nugent, Executive Director of Urbanarium Seg 6: Why is BC providing free Fentanyl tablets to minors? BC’s government has authorized the distribution of fentanyl to youth without parental consent. The BC Centre on Substance Use published protocols allowing doctors to prescribe "safe" fentanyl tablets to adults and minors, with minimal public scrutiny due to lack of media coverage. Guest: Dr. Paxton Bach, Co-Medical Director for the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use Seg 7: Lawsuit claims Boeing manufacturer knew of Alaska aircraft defects Less than a month before the grounding of over 150 Boeing commercial aircraft, federal court documents surfaced, alleging that former employees at Spirit AeroSystems, a Boeing subcontractor, repeatedly warned corporate officials about safety problems and were instructed to falsify records. Guest: Katya Schwenk, Investigative Journalist for The Lever Seg 8: Is BC home to the world's first invisibility cloak? Guy Cramer, a renowned camouflage designer, has created over 15,000 camouflage designs for more than 50 countries. His interest in this field sparked during a 1989 paintball tournament where he observed the effectiveness of various patterns. Guest: Guy Cramer, CEO of HyperStealth Biotechnology Corporation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is BC home to the world's first invisibility cloak?
bonusGuy Cramer, a renowned camouflage designer, has created over 15,000 camouflage designs for more than 50 countries. His interest in this field sparked during a 1989 paintball tournament where he observed the effectiveness of various patterns. Guest: Guy Cramer, CEO of HyperStealth Biotechnology Corporation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lawsuit claims Boeing manufacturer knew of Alaska aircraft defects
bonusLess than a month before the grounding of over 150 Boeing commercial aircraft, federal court documents surfaced, alleging that former employees at Spirit AeroSystems, a Boeing subcontractor, repeatedly warned corporate officials about safety problems and were instructed to falsify records. Guest: Katya Schwenk, Investigative Journalist for The Lever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is BC providing free Fentanyl tablets to minors?
bonusBC’s government has authorized the distribution of fentanyl to youth without parental consent. The BC Centre on Substance Use published protocols allowing doctors to prescribe "safe" fentanyl tablets to adults and minors, with minimal public scrutiny due to lack of media coverage. Guest: Dr. Paxton Bach, Co-Medical Director for the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can you influence housing policies in Vancouver?
bonusA Canada-wide contest is challenging people from across the world to propose innovative housing ideas that address policies hindering their development. Guest: Amy Nugent, Executive Director of Urbanarium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Finding businesses that cater to childcare needs
bonusHave you ever taken your child out for a diner and realized mid meal that the restaurant doesn’t have change tables in their washrooms? Guest: Michelle Cyca, Vancouver based writer and new mom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: The support is gone for NDP healthcare
bonusThe support is plummeting for the way the NDP is handling the province's health care system. 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
Scott’s Thoughts: The Contest
bonusDo you have a hard time saving money? Maybe the issue is having the right people hold you accountable. We’re going to try something here on the show. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Could new evidence finally crack the D.B. Cooper case?
bonusThe DB Cooper skyjacking case, an enduring mystery for 52 years, has recently witnessed significant developments that suggest a potential resolution to the enigma. Guest: Eric Ullis, Author of “Silver Bullet: The Undoing of D.B Cooper” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: New Cancer screening protocols for women, Extreme weather in BC & is Atheism a religion
Seg 1: Is atheism a religion? There are over 10,000 religions across the world with their own iconography, creed, ritual, worship, prayer, and community, establishing distinct boundaries. Major faiths like Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism are well-known, yet there are significant followings of lesser-known folk or tribal faiths, including Atheism. Guest: Jonny Thomson, Philosopher and Writer for Big Think Seg 2: Scotts Thought’s: Is your emergency kit ready Is your emergency kit up to par for the cold weather and snow that is set to hit BC over the next few days? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: David Eby’s first news conference of the year focused on cancer care after ending last year by branding wait times for cancer care in BC under his government as “unacceptable.” The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 4: Is BC’s HPV self-screening program placing undue responsibility on women? Beginning January 29th, B.C. will introduce a new self-screening method for cervical cancer. Women aged 25-69 will have access to free HPV tests. Guest: Dr. Nancy Durand, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University Of Toronto and Medical Collaborator with HPV Global Action Seg 5: Forget Pickleball, THIS is the new sport that’s sweeping the nation. There is a new sport taking over the lives of Canadians, and it’s not a new game but an old one. Guest: Sebastian Giannino, Executive team, Cornhole Canada. Seg 6: How should British Columbians navigate extreme weather? BC is cautioning residents about severe winter conditions, including dangerous roads, freezing temperatures, and increased avalanche risks. The Ministry of Emergency Management urged drivers to prepare for changing road conditions and advised against unnecessary travel in adverse weather. Guest: Dr. Gordon Lovegrove, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Principal Investigator of the SMARTer Growth Partnership at the University of British Columbia Okanagan Seg 7: Why did BC launch the cervix self-screening program? Beginning January 29th, B.C. will introduce a new self-screening method for cervical cancer. Women aged 25-69 will have access to free HPV tests. Guest: Adrian Dix, BC’s Minister of Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Making Cents of the Market for Jan 10, 2024
bonusMaking Cents of the Market: 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
Why did BC launch the cervix self-screening program?
bonusBeginning January 29th, B.C. will introduce a new self-screening method for cervical cancer. Women aged 25-69 will have access to free HPV tests. Guest: Adrian Dix, BC’s Minister of Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How should British Columbians navigate extreme weather?
bonusBC is cautioning residents about severe winter conditions, including dangerous roads, freezing temperatures, and increased avalanche risks. The Ministry of Emergency Management urged drivers to prepare for changing road conditions and advised against unnecessary travel in adverse weather. Guest: Dr. Gordon Lovegrove, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Principal Investigator of the SMARTer Growth Partnership at the University of British Columbia Okanagan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is BC’s HPV self-screening program placing undue responsibility on women?
bonusBeginning January 29th, B.C. will introduce a new self-screening method for cervical cancer. Women aged 25-69 will have access to free HPV tests. Guest: Dr. Nancy Durand, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University Of Toronto and Medical Collaborator with HPV Global Action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Forget Pickleball, THIS is the new sport that’s sweeping the nation.
bonusThere is a new sport taking over the lives of Canadians, and it’s not a new game but an old one. Guest: Sebastian Giannino, Executive team, Cornhole Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Cancer Care in the Province
bonusDavid Eby’s first news conference of the year focused on cancer care after ending last year by branding wait times for cancer care in BC under his government as “unacceptable.” 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
Scotts Thought’s: Is your emergency kit ready
bonusIs your emergency kit up to par for the cold weather and snow that is set to hit BC over the next few days? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is atheism a religion?
bonusThere are over 10,000 religions across the world with their own iconography, creed, ritual, worship, prayer, and community, establishing distinct boundaries. Major faiths like Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism are well-known, yet there are significant followings of lesser-known folk or tribal faiths, including Atheism. Guest: Jonny Thomson, Philosopher and Writer for Big Think Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Shaping the universe with sound, More complex medical issues in hospitals & Heating your home with sewage
Seg 1: How has sound shaped the universe? Our guest is a writer who delves into the impact of sound across the universe and life itself. Guest: Caspar Henderson, Multi-Award Winning Writer and Author of “A Book of Noises” Seg 2: Millennials and Gen Z say it’s hard to find work out of University In a recent survey, 38% of employers avoid hiring recent college graduates in favor of older employees. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Encouraging Economics for BC NDP There is some encouraging economic news for the New Democrats as the BC Construction outlook is surprisingly robust, says a news release from ICBA. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 4: Why drinking bottled water is more dangerous than we thought Researchers conducted a study revealing the presence of significantly higher amounts of nanoplastics in bottled water than previously estimated. Guest: Dr. Sherri “Sam” Mason, Leading Researcher in Freshwater Plastic Pollution and Director of Sustainability at Penn State Behrend College Seg 5: Turning office space into homes? In Calgary, there is a development incentive to turn unused office space into residential apartments, which is a unique venture in North America. Guest: Walsh Mannas, Principal at Avison Young Seg 6: Why are medical issues getting more complex? Patients admitted to hospitals in BC were notably older and more likely to be 75 years or older. This demographic shift signifies a growing elderly population requiring more comprehensive healthcare. Guest: Dr. John Staples, Clinical Associate Professor of General Internal Medicine at the University of British Columbia Seg 7: How bad will BC’s transit strike get? Formal negotiations to renew or revise the terms of the contract did not start until October 2023. Numerous pressing concerns remained unaddressed. Guest: Liam O’Neill, Servicing Representative of CUPE 4500 Seg 8: Why does False Creek use sewage as a heat source? Utilizing sewage wastewater for heating purposes is an innovative approach that False Creek in Vancouver embraced. Guest: Derek Pope, Manager of Neighbourhood Energy for the City of Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why does False Creek use sewage as a heat source?
bonusUtilizing sewage wastewater for heating purposes is an innovative approach that False Creek in Vancouver embraced. Guest: Derek Pope, Manager of Neighbourhood Energy for the City of Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How bad will BC’s transit strike get?
bonusFormal negotiations to renew or revise the terms of the contract did not start until October 2023. Numerous pressing concerns remained unaddressed. Guest: Liam O’Neill, Servicing Representative of CUPE 4500 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why are medical issues getting more complex?
bonusPatients admitted to hospitals in BC were notably older and more likely to be 75 years or older. This demographic shift signifies a growing elderly population requiring more comprehensive healthcare. Guest: Dr. John Staples, Clinical Associate Professor of General Internal Medicine at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Turning office space into homes?
bonusIn Calgary, there is a development incentive to turn unused office space into residential apartments, which is a unique venture in North America. Guest: Walsh Mannas, Principal at Avison Young Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why drinking bottled water is more dangerous than we thought
bonusResearchers conducted a study revealing the presence of significantly higher amounts of nanoplastics in bottled water than previously estimated. Guest: Dr. Sherri “Sam” Mason, Leading Researcher in Freshwater Plastic Pollution and Director of Sustainability at Penn State Behrend College Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View From Victoria: Encouraging Economics for BC NDP
bonusThere is some encouraging economic news for the New Democrats as the BC Construction outlook is surprisingly robust, says a news release from ICBA. 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
Millennials and Gen Z say it’s hard to find work out of University
bonusIn a recent survey, 38% of employers avoid hiring recent college graduates in favor of older employees. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How has sound shaped the universe?
bonusOur guest is a writer who delves into the impact of sound across the universe and life itself. Guest: Caspar Henderson, Multi-Award Winning Writer and Author of “A Book of Noises” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Full Show: Skin piercings and the environment, Snowfall this week & Getting sick over the holidays
Seg 1: What skin piercings can teach us about environmental change At McGill University, scientists checked out how skin changes after you get a piercing. They wanted to see what happens to the tiny organisms living on our skin after we pierce it, and what skin piercings can teach us about environmental change. So what did they find out? Guest: Charles Xu, Biology PhD student at McGill University who led the study Seg 2: The Golden Globes fell short on entertainment: The Golden Globes fell short of spectacular as the jokes weren't funny and the host had a hard time keeping people interested. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: BC’s experiment with drug decriminalization is nearing its first anniversary. When launched last year, advocates and opponents alike said that other jurisdictions would be watching. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 4: Environment Canada warns heavy snow expected for coastal B.C. There's a chance of snowfall today for B.C.'s South Coast and Vancouver Island. Reports from Environment Canada suggest that inland areas might also get some snow. Guest: Mark Madryga, Global News Chief Meteorologist Seg 5: Why are millennials posting less on social media? Social media took over the lives of millennials as they were the first group of people to really grow up with apps like Facebook and Instagram. So why are the same people turning away from posting their every move on social media platforms? Guest: Dr. Kevin Tran, senior media analyst at morning consult Seg 6: South Coast ski hills finally catch a break as fresh snow delivers big lines There was some mixed news from Winter sports enthusiasts in BC This weekend. Good news first: finally, lots of snow! But here comes the downside: the lineups for the ski lifts were crazy and unbelievably long. Guest: Jack Crompton , Mayor of Resort Municipality Of Whistler Seg 7: Was your family sick and miserable this holiday season? You weren't alone Parents everywhere are saying the holidays were all about coughs. Weird coughs, constant coughs, coughs with fever and tiredness, and even some mystery coughs. These coughs were so serious they messed up plans and stuck around long after the vacation ended. Guest: Dr. Horacio Bach, Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC Seg 8: Missing part of Alaska Airlines plane that blew off mid-flight is found in Portland. A video shared on social media captured the inside of a plane shortly after it lost a part of its fuselage during the flight. Guest: John Gradek, Aviation Management Professor at McGill University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Door of Alaska Airlines plane blew off mid-flight
bonusA video shared on social media captured the inside of a plane shortly after it lost a part of its fuselage during the flight. Guest: John Gradek, Aviation Management Professor at McGill University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices