Mornings with Simi

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: 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

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