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How should British Columbians navigate extreme weather?

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

Jan 10, 20249 min

Is BC’s HPV self-screening program placing undue responsibility on women?

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

Jan 10, 20247 min

Forget Pickleball, THIS is the new sport that’s sweeping the nation.

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

Jan 10, 20249 min

View From Victoria: Cancer Care in the Province

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

Jan 10, 202415 min

Scotts Thought’s: Is your emergency kit ready

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

Jan 10, 20246 min

Is atheism a religion?

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

Jan 10, 20249 min

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

Jan 9, 20241h 16m

Why does False Creek use sewage as a heat source?

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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

Jan 9, 202410 min

How bad will BC’s transit strike get?

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

Jan 9, 20249 min

Why are medical issues getting more complex?

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

Jan 9, 202411 min

Turning office space into homes?

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

Jan 9, 20248 min

Why drinking bottled water is more dangerous than we thought

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

Jan 9, 20248 min

View From Victoria: Encouraging Economics for BC NDP

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

Jan 9, 202414 min

Millennials and Gen Z say it’s hard to find work out of University

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

Jan 9, 20245 min

How has sound shaped the universe?

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

Jan 9, 202410 min

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

Jan 8, 20241h 6m

Door of Alaska Airlines plane blew off mid-flight

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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

Jan 8, 202410 min

Was your family sick and miserable this holiday season? You weren't alone

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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

Jan 8, 20249 min

South Coast ski hills finally catch a break as fresh snow delivers big lines

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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

Jan 8, 20245 min

Why are millennials posting less on social media?

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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

Jan 8, 20249 min

Environment Canada warns heavy snow expected for coastal B.C.

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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

Jan 8, 20245 min

View From Victoria: One year of decriminalization

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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

Jan 8, 202413 min

The Golden Globes fell short on entertainment:

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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

Jan 8, 20246 min

What skin piercings can teach us about environmental change

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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

Jan 8, 20248 min

Full Show: New discovery might ID Jack the Ripper, Is North Korea preparing for war & Inside a museum crime ring

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

Jan 5, 202456 min

Inside the wild museum crime-ring and its termination

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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

Jan 5, 20248 min

Did the RCMP’s lack of decriminalization training impact its effectiveness?

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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

Jan 5, 202410 min

Is North Korea provoking a war against South Korea?

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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

Jan 5, 20246 min

The Weekly Cecchini Check-in

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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

Jan 5, 20248 min

View From Victoria: A new era of bail reform

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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

Jan 5, 202413 min

Could a recent discovery reveal the identity of Jack the Ripper?

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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

Jan 5, 202410 min

Full Show: How to solve an unsolvable mystery?, Health authorities spending on corporate & The horror of Mickey Mouse

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

Jan 4, 20241h 12m

Mickey Mouse waltzes into the public domain as a horror movie villain

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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

Jan 4, 20247 min

Why is Fraser Health’s finances over budget?

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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

Jan 4, 202410 min

Why are we going to see more police with body cameras?

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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

Jan 4, 20249 min

Local Trekkie's set for eternal rest amongst the stars

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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

Jan 4, 20248 min

How to protect yourself from scams in 2024?

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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

Jan 4, 20248 min

View From Victoria: No government response to Supreme Court

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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

Jan 4, 202414 min

What words should you stop using in 2024?

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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

Jan 4, 20245 min

How to solve an unsolvable mystery

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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

Jan 4, 20249 min

Full Show: The origins of Aspirin, Why is Air Canada terrible at timing & BC's finances in 2024

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

Jan 3, 20241h 9m

What will we learn from Epstein’s unsealed court documents?

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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

Jan 3, 202410 min

Why do we feel bogged-down?

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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

Jan 3, 202410 min

Why is BC's Constitution protecting drug use at parks?

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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

Jan 3, 202412 min

What’s in store for BC’s finances in 2024?

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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

Jan 3, 20246 min

Why is Air Canada the worst on-time airline in North America?

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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

Jan 3, 20249 min

View From Victoria: The homeowner grant survives another year

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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

Jan 3, 202412 min

How was Aspirin developed?

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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

Jan 3, 20249 min

Full Show: New ways to save in 2024, Millions of dollars in gold unclaimed & Canadian Alcohol guidelines

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

Jan 2, 20241h 16m

$11 million of gold found in a sunken ship off BC’s coast remains unclaimed

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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

Jan 2, 202411 min