Mornings with Simi

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seg 1: Could a recent discovery reveal the identity of Jack the Ripper? The recent revelation of Frederick Abberline's walking stick has brought significant attention to the investigation into Jack the Ripper's identity. This cane is regarded as a potentially pivotal discovery, as it bears the only known composite image of the Ripper. Guest: Sarah Bax Horton, Author of “One-Armed Jack: Uncovering the Real Jack the Ripper” and Descendant of an Investigator who Worked on the Jack the Ripper Case Seg 2: View From Victoria: It’s a new era of bail reform with David Eby finally getting what he’d been asking for which shifts the onus to repeat offenders. 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 A shooting at Perry High School in Iowa led to the death of a sixth-grade student and injuries to five others, including students and a school administrator. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: Is North Korea provoking a war against South Korea? North Korea fired more than 200 artillery rounds towards South Korea's Baengnyeong and Yeonpyeong islands. The artillery fell within a maritime buffer zone near the Northern Limit Line, a disputed de facto border established by the United Nations at the end of the Korean War in 1953. Guest: Dr. Edward Howell, Lecturer of North Korean Politics at New College, University of Oxford Seg 5: Did the RCMP’s lack of decriminalization training impact its effectiveness? Records obtained through a freedom of information request revealed that when the drug decriminalization pilot project commenced in British Columbia, approximately 66% of frontline police officers had received training on the implications of decriminalization. Guest: Rob Gordon, Professor of Criminology at Simon Fraser University Seg 6: Inside the wild museum crime-ring and its termination The final suspect in a 20-year art-theft scheme has turned himself in to authorities in Pennsylvania. Nicholas Dombek surrendered at the Lackawanna County Prison in Scranton. A judge denied him bail at his first court appearance, so he remains in custody. For over six months, Dombek had been considered a fugitive. He was the only suspect who did not immediately surrender himself after prosecutors filed charges against nine people in June. Guest: Andrea Marks, Crime Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final suspect in a 20-year art-theft scheme has turned himself in to authorities in Pennsylvania. Nicholas Dombek surrendered at the Lackawanna County Prison in Scranton. A judge denied him bail at his first court appearance, so he remains in custody. For over six months, Dombek had been considered a fugitive. He was the only suspect who did not immediately surrender himself after prosecutors filed charges against nine people in June. Guest: Andrea Marks, Crime Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Records obtained through a freedom of information request revealed that when the drug decriminalization pilot project commenced in British Columbia, approximately 66% of frontline police officers had received training on the implications of decriminalization. Guest: Rob Gordon, Professor of Criminology at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

North Korea fired more than 200 artillery rounds towards South Korea's Baengnyeong and Yeonpyeong islands. The artillery fell within a maritime buffer zone near the Northern Limit Line, a disputed de facto border established by the United Nations at the end of the Korean War in 1953. Guest: Dr. Edward Howell, Lecturer of North Korean Politics at New College, University of Oxford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A shooting at Perry High School in Iowa led to the death of a sixth-grade student and injuries to five others, including students and a school administrator. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: It’s a new era of bail reform with David Eby finally getting what he’d been asking for which shifts the onus to repeat offenders. 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 recent revelation of Frederick Abberline's walking stick has brought significant attention to the investigation into Jack the Ripper's identity. This cane is regarded as a potentially pivotal discovery, as it bears the only known composite image of the Ripper. Guest: Sarah Bax Horton, Author of “One-Armed Jack: Uncovering the Real Jack the Ripper” and Descendant of an Investigator who Worked on the Jack the Ripper Case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How to solve an unsolvable mystery In 2013, a hidden pocket within a Victorian-era dress bought in Maine revealed a cryptic message, "Bismark Omit leafage buck bank." Guest: Wayne Chan, Research Computer Analyst at the University of Manitoba Seg 2: What words should you stop using in 2024? Words like Hack, Rizz and Slay are being held as some of the worst words a person can use! What words should be banished from the English language? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: No government response to Supreme Court It has been a week since the BC Supreme Court suspended the NDP government’s law against open drug use and we are still waiting for provincial government response. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 4: How to protect yourself from scams in 2024? As more and more phone and online scams are being utilized to take your money away from you, what is the best way to protect yourself? Guest: Rachel Jolicouer, Director cybermarket intelligence and financial crimes at Interac. Seg 5: Local Trekkie's set for eternal rest amongst the stars Celestis Inc., a trailblazer in the field of memorial space flights since its inception in 1997, continues to push boundaries with its latest endeavor, "The Enterprise." Guest: Colby Youngblood, President of Celestis Seg 6: Why are we going to see more police with body cameras? The VPD has recently initiated the deployment of body-worn cameras, marking a significant step in adopting this technology within British Columbia. Guest: Ron MacDonald, Chief Civilian Director of the Independent Investigation Office Seg 7: Why is Fraser Health’s corporate spending $100,000 over budget? Provincial Health Services Authorities have witnessed a staggering increase in corporate spending, totalling $500 million. Unfortunately, detailed breakdowns accounting for this expenditure remain elusive despite the substantial investment. Guest: Tyler Olsen, Editor at the Fraser Valley Current Seg 8: Mickey Mouse waltzes into the public domain as a horror movie villain Jamie Bailey, a Toronto-based horror filmmaker, is behind the creation of "Mickey's Mouse Trap," a horror film featuring Mickey Mouse. Guest: Jamie Bailey, Canadian Filmmaker and Producer of “Mickey’s Mouse Trap” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamie Bailey, a Toronto-based horror filmmaker, is behind the creation of "Mickey's Mouse Trap," a horror film featuring Mickey Mouse. Guest: Jamie Bailey, Canadian Filmmaker and Producer of “Mickey’s Mouse Trap” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Provincial Health Services Authorities have witnessed a staggering increase in corporate spending, totalling $500 million. Unfortunately, detailed breakdowns accounting for this expenditure remain elusive despite the substantial investment. Guest: Tyler Olsen, Editor at the Fraser Valley Current Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The VPD has recently initiated the deployment of body-worn cameras, marking a significant step in adopting this technology within British Columbia. Guest: Ron MacDonald, Chief Civilian Director of the Independent Investigation Office Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celestis Inc., a trailblazer in the field of memorial space flights since its inception in 1997, continues to push boundaries with its latest endeavor, "The Enterprise." Guest: Colby Youngblood, President of Celestis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As more and more phone and online scams are being utilized to take your money away from you, what is the best way to protect yourself? Guest: Rachel Jolicouer, Director cybermarket intelligence and financial crimes at Interac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It has been a week since the BC Supreme Court suspended the NDP government’s law against open drug use and we are still waiting for provincial government response. 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

Words like Hack, Rizz and Slay are being held as some of the worst words a person can use! What words should be banished from the English language? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2013, a hidden pocket within a Victorian-era dress bought in Maine revealed a cryptic message, "Bismark Omit leafage buck bank." Guest: Wayne Chan, Research Computer Analyst at the University of Manitoba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How was Aspirin developed? The historical use of willow bark in medicinal practices dates back around 3500 years to ancient civilizations. Ancient Egyptians used a concoction made from white willow tree leaves to treat inflamed wounds. Guest: Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Director of McGill University's “Office for Science and Society” Seg 2: View From Victoria: The Homeowner Grant is surviving another year with the government maintaining the eligibility threshold at $2.15 million assessed value. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 3: Why is Air Canada the worst on-time airline in North America? Air Canada's OTP for 2023 was the lowest among major North American airlines, achieving only a 63% on-time performance rate. Guest: John Gradek, Aviation Management Professor at McGill University Seg 4: What’s in store for BC’s finances in 2024? Economic experts foresee a slow growth year in 2024 for British Columbia and the rest of Canada due to high interest rates. Guest: Katrine Conroy, BC’s Minister of Finance Seg 5: Why is BC's Constitution protecting drug use at parks? The "playground" amendment in British Columbia aimed to regulate the possession and use of illicit drugs within specific child-centric areas. The amendment was introduced as a measure to address rising drug-related disorders while maintaining a lenient approach to personal drug possession. Guest: Tristin Hopper, Reporter for the National Post Seg 6: Why do we feel bogged-down? Our guest began noticing a common theme between feelings of incompetence and those requesting his advice leading to speculation that we’re stuck in the psychological equivalent of standing knee-deep in a fetid bog. Guest: Dr. Adam Mastroianni, Experimental Psychologist and Author of the “Experimental History” Newsletter Seg 7: What will we learn from Epstein’s unsealed court documents? The sealed court filings awaiting release are a result of a defamation lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein's accusers. These documents, numbering over 150, are believed to contain extensive information on Epstein's connections, activities, and relationships with influential personalities. Guest: Jacob Shamsian, Crime & Courts Correspondent for Business Insider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The sealed court filings awaiting release are a result of a defamation lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein's accusers. These documents, numbering over 150, are believed to contain extensive information on Epstein's connections, activities, and relationships with influential personalities. Guest: Jacob Shamsian, Crime & Courts Correspondent for Business Insider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest began noticing a common theme between feelings of incompetence and those requesting his advice leading to speculation that we’re stuck in the psychological equivalent of standing knee-deep in a fetid bog. Guest: Dr. Adam Mastroianni, Experimental Psychologist and Author of the “Experimental History” Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The "playground" amendment in British Columbia aimed to regulate the possession and use of illicit drugs within specific child-centric areas. The amendment was introduced as a measure to address rising drug-related disorders while maintaining a lenient approach to personal drug possession. Guest: Tristin Hopper, Reporter for the National Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Economic experts foresee a slow growth year in 2024 for British Columbia and the rest of Canada due to high interest rates. Guest: Katrine Conroy, BC’s Minister of Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Air Canada's OTP for 2023 was the lowest among major North American airlines, achieving only a 63% on-time performance rate. Guest: John Gradek, Aviation Management Professor at McGill University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Homeowner Grant is surviving another year with the government maintaining the eligibility threshold at $2.15 million assessed value. 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 historical use of willow bark in medicinal practices dates back around 3500 years to ancient civilizations. Ancient Egyptians used a concoction made from white willow tree leaves to treat inflamed wounds. Guest: Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Director of McGill University's “Office for Science and Society” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: The story behind the real life Assassin’s Creed Nizari Ismaili, often referred to as the Assassins, were a secretive sect within the Ismaili branch of Shi’a Islam, active during the 11th to 13th centuries. They gained notoriety for their skill in assassination, which was used as a tool in their struggle against powerful adversaries. Guest: Jonny Thomson, Philosopher and Writer for Big Think Seg 2: What are 2024’s top baby name predictions The trend toward using traditionally feminine names for boys signifies a broader societal shift towards breaking gender norms. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Have you checked your home assessment yet? The new numbers were posted Saturday on the BC assessment authority website. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 4: New year, New Tax Mandates We break down everything from the elimination of short-term rental deductions to mental health service exemptions and CPP contribution enhancements. Guest: Daniel Rogozynski, Master of Accounting Co-Director at the University of Waterloo Seg 5: How to stop procrastinating Do you procrastinate? We all do it to a degree, but have you ever asked why? Guest: Dr. Joseph Ferrari, Professor of Psychology at DePaul University and Author of “Still Procrastinating Seg 6: How will Canada’s new guidelines address alcohol consumption? New guidelines advocating for routine discussions between healthcare professionals and patients regarding alcohol consumption have been implemented in Canada’s healthcare system. Guest: Dr. Jurgen Rehm, Senior Scientist at Toronto’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and Co-Chair of the Guideline Writing Committee Seg 7: Why physicians often overlook women’s pain The gender pain gap refers to the disparity in understanding and addressing pain between men and women within the healthcare system. Guest: Dr. Michelle Griffin, Director of MFG Health Consulting and Women's Health Expert Seg 8: $11 million of gold found in a sunken ship off BC’s coast remains unclaimed A salvage company utilized advanced technology for an exploration in 2016 that uncovered 11 million dollars worth of gold in a sunken ship off BC’s coast. Guest: Jeff Hummel, Director of The Northwest Shipwreck Alliance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A salvage company utilized advanced technology for an exploration in 2016 that uncovered 11 million dollars worth of gold in a sunken ship off BC’s coast. Guest: Jeff Hummel, Director of The Northwest Shipwreck Alliance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New guidelines advocating for routine discussions between healthcare professionals and patients regarding alcohol consumption have been implemented in Canada’s healthcare system. Guest: Dr. Jurgen Rehm, Senior Scientist at Toronto’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and Co-Chair of the Guideline Writing Committee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The gender pain gap refers to the disparity in understanding and addressing pain between men and women within the healthcare system. Guest: Dr. Michelle Griffin, Director of MFG Health Consulting and Women's Health Expert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you procrastinate? We all do it to a degree, but have you ever asked why? Guest: Dr. Joseph Ferrari, Professor of Psychology at DePaul University and Author of “Still Procrastinating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We break down everything from the elimination of short-term rental deductions to mental health service exemptions and CPP contribution enhancements. Guest: Daniel Rogozynski, Master of Accounting Co-Director at the University of Waterloo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you checked your home assessment yet? The new numbers were posted Saturday on the BC assessment authority website. 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 trend toward using traditionally feminine names for boys signifies a broader societal shift towards breaking gender norms. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nizari Ismaili, often referred to as the Assassins, were a secretive sect within the Ismaili branch of Shi’a Islam, active during the 11th to 13th centuries. They gained notoriety for their skill in assassination, which was used as a tool in their struggle against powerful adversaries. Guest: Jonny Thomson, Philosopher and Writer for Big Think Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: View From Victoria: The BC Supreme Court is serving up the first challenge of 2024 for the NDP government. The Chief Justice, Christopher Hinkson, has put a temporary hold on the new provincial legislation restricting open drug use. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 2: How AI revolutionized brain science in 2023 The emergence of Artificial Intelligence and the leaps it took forward in the year 2023 has had a significant impact on brain science and helping researchers understand the inner workings of the human mind. Guest: Gary Stix, Neuroscience and Psychology Editor for Scientific American Seg 3: Evel Knievel's Kootenay Connection Robert (Evel) Knievel's involvement with the Butte Bombers in the late 1950s epitomized his deep connection to hockey and the Kootenay Area Guest: Greg Nesteroff, Kootenay Historian, Co-Author of Lost Kootenays: A History in Photographs, and Operator of the Local History Blog "The Kütne Reader" Seg 4: Ways to save money (that have nothing to do with money) There is a common cycle people get stuck in; they continue to engage in similar behaviors after an indulgence or setback, rationalizing their actions with a "might as well" attitude. Guest: Charlotte Cowles, Financial Advice Columnist for The Cut Seg 5: How did the Polar Bear Swim become a thing? Vancouver's Polar Bear Swim Club is among Canada's oldest and most renowned Polar Bear Plunge groups. It was initiated in 1920 by Peter Pantages, a Greek immigrant and member of the local swimming club, who proposed the idea as a refreshing and invigorating way to welcome the new year. Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver's Polar Bear Swim Club is among Canada's oldest and most renowned Polar Bear Plunge groups. It was initiated in 1920 by Peter Pantages, a Greek immigrant and member of the local swimming club, who proposed the idea as a refreshing and invigorating way to welcome the new year. Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a common cycle people get stuck in; they continue to engage in similar behaviors after an indulgence or setback, rationalizing their actions with a "might as well" attitude. Guest: Charlotte Cowles, Financial Advice Columnist for The Cut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert (Evel) Knievel's involvement with the Butte Bombers in the late 1950s epitomized his deep connection to hockey and the Kootenay Area Guest: Greg Nesteroff, Kootenay Historian, Co-Author of Lost Kootenays: A History in Photographs, and Operator of the Local History Blog "The Kütne Reader" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The emergence of Artificial Intelligence and the leaps it took forward in the year 2023 has had a significant impact on brain science and helping researchers understand the inner workings of the human mind. Guest: Gary Stix, Neuroscience and Psychology Editor for Scientific American Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BC Supreme Court is serving up the first challenge of 2024 for the NDP government. The Chief Justice, Christopher Hinkson, has put a temporary hold on the new provincial legislation restricting open drug use. 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

Did anyone show up to Stephen Hawking’s Time Travel Party? Dr. Paul Sutter, Research Professor of Astrophysics at Stony Brook University’s Institute for Advanced Computational Science The Weekly Cecchini Check-In Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News How has Vancouver changed over the past year? Mike Klassen, ABC Vancouver Councillor Mickey Mouse rings in the New Year without copyright protection Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of Television, Radio and Film, and Founding Director Of The Bleier Center For Television and Popular Culture at Syracuse University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mickey Mouse rings in the New Year without copyright protection Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of Television, Radio and Film, and Founding Director Of The Bleier Center For Television and Popular Culture at Syracuse University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How has Vancouver changed over the past year? Mike Klassen, ABC Vancouver Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Weekly Cecchini Check-In Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices