Mornings with Simi

Holiday shopping can bring out the worst behaviour in some people and a group of businesses have come together to talk about patience and kindness during the busy holiday shopping season. Guest: John Clerides, owner of marquis wine cellars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A team of all-women will be rowing 5,000 km from La Gomera in Spain to Nelson’s Dockyard in Antigua over the course of 40-60 days. Guest: Lauren Shea, a master’s student in the UBC Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: Premier David Eby says he is backing Attorney General Niki Sharma after criticism of victim-blaming and female shaming in recent court cases. 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

With all the rain that we experienced over the weekend, and more in the forecast, I thought it was time to review some simple rules of the umbrella, to avoid major conflicts when out and about. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A fossilized T. rex has been found with a surprise in its stomach after scientists have found the remains of two small bird-like dinosaurs that are preserved. Guest: Dr. Gregory Erickson, Professor of Anatomy and Vertebrate Paleobiology at Florida State University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite challenges during the policing transition and delays after the 2022 election, progress has been made. Guest: Norm Lipinski, Chief Constable of the Surrey Police Service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: A History of Fake Photographs on the Internet The persistent human desire to manipulate reality spans from early photographic alterations to modern deep fakes. Although technological advancements have transformed the landscape of image manipulation, the fundamental motives behind these actions remain the same. Guest: Dr. Walter Scheirer, Collegiate Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Notre Dame Seg 2: View From Victoria: The NDP released their housing model and are doubling down on the key projections. The Opposition demanded a government release model on which it based controversial claims for housing legislation. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: Is the rise of a mysterious neonatal disease linked to fentanyl use? British Columbia's opioid crisis has resulted in over 14,000 opioid-related deaths, with 90% attributed to fentanyl. This highlights the drug's widespread circulation, whether sold independently or mixed with other substances. Guest: Dr. Karen Gripp, Pediatric Emergency Physician at Nemours Children’s Health Seg 4: How does hypnosis work? Dr. Terhune studies the power of suggestion and its ability to put people under a state of hypnosis. He conducts tests prior to putting someone under hypnosis to test their susception to suggestibility, and goes from there. But how exactly does hypnosis work? Guest: Dr. Devin Terhune, Reader in Experimental Psychology at King’s College London Seg 5: How will the Mosquito Creek Marina eviction impact its residents? The Mosquito Creek Marina in North Vancouver has issued eviction notices to over 400 boat owners, instructing them to vacate. The marina claims that this eviction results from safety concerns and the necessity to close specific docks permanently due to their deteriorating state. Guest: Charlie Bell, Mosquito Creek Marina Resident Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mosquito Creek Marina in North Vancouver has issued eviction notices to over 400 boat owners, instructing them to vacate. The marina claims that this eviction results from safety concerns and the necessity to close specific docks permanently due to their deteriorating state. Guest: Charlie Bell, Mosquito Creek Marina Resident Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Terhune studies the power of suggestion and its ability to put people under a state of hypnosis. He conducts tests prior to putting someone under hypnosis to test their susception to suggestibility, and goes from there. But how exactly does hypnosis work? Guest: Dr. Devin Terhune, Reader in Experimental Psychology at King’s College London Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

British Columbia's opioid crisis has resulted in over 14,000 opioid-related deaths, with 90% attributed to fentanyl. This highlights the drug's widespread circulation, whether sold independently or mixed with other substances. Guest: Dr. Karen Gripp, Pediatric Emergency Physician at Nemours Children’s Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: The NDP released their housing model and are doubling down on the key projections. The Opposition demanded a government release model on which it based controversial claims for housing legislation. 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 persistent human desire to manipulate reality spans from early photographic alterations to modern deep fakes. Although technological advancements have transformed the landscape of image manipulation, the fundamental motives behind these actions remain the same. Guest: Dr. Walter Scheirer, Collegiate Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Notre Dame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Who killed Iaon Culianu? Ioan Culianu, a distinguished historian of religion and culture, and Mircea Eliade, a revered figure in religious studies renowned for his contributions to understanding religion and myth across cultures, shared an intertwined connection marked by mentorship and controversy. Guest: Dr. Bruce Lincoln, Author of “Secrets, Lies, and Consequences,” and Professor Emeritus of Religious History at the University of Chicago’s Divinity School Seg 2: View From Victoria: Usually governments grow bigger not smaller, but Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim wants to reduce his government by removing the elected park board. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: Inside the mind of the former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to crash a flight Joseph Emerson, the off-duty Alaska Airline pilot who tried to cut the engines of a flight in October, has been charged with 83 counts of reckless endangerment and one count of endangering an aircraft. But, he was deterred from seeking counseling for his depression, trauma, and self-medicating tendencies in fear he would be grounded from flying. Guest: Mike Baker, Seattle Bureau Chief for The New York Times Seg 4: Should we care about Taylor Swift being TIME’s Person of the Year? TIME Magazine has honoured Taylor Swift as its 2023 Person of the Year, recognizing her widespread influence and cultural significance. Guest: Dr. Norma Coates, Associate Professor at the Don Wright Faculty of Music and the Faculty of Information and Media Studies at Western University Seg 5: Why does a former Park Board member support its dissolution? The mayor of Vancouver has initiated a council motion to request changes to the Vancouver Charter, seeking the elimination of the requirement for an elected park board. Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung, ABC Vancouver City Councillor Seg 6: How BC’s long-term care system is failing families Our guest's mother was showing signs of dementia for years. Despite evident signs of the condition, obtaining an official diagnosis seemed like an insurmountable task. The hospitals said they couldn't provide a diagnosis, so they redirected Dan to make an appointment with his family doctor instead. Guest: Dan Cripps, Vancouverite Caring for his Mother with Dementia Seg 7: Why is Mayor Ken Sim dismantling Vancouver’s Park Board? Since its establishment in 1888, the Vancouver Park Board has remained a subject of ongoing discussion and discord within the city. Its contributions include shaping iconic landmarks such as VanDusen Botanical Garden and English Bay. Over time, the board's influence has extended to various parks and recreational activities, contributing significantly to the city's infrastructure and leisure spaces. Guest: Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since its establishment in 1888, the Vancouver Park Board has remained a subject of ongoing discussion and discord within the city. Its contributions include shaping iconic landmarks such as VanDusen Botanical Garden and English Bay. Over time, the board's influence has extended to various parks and recreational activities, contributing significantly to the city's infrastructure and leisure spaces. Guest: Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest's mother was showing signs of dementia for years. Despite evident signs of the condition, obtaining an official diagnosis seemed like an insurmountable task. The hospitals said they couldn't provide a diagnosis, so they redirected Dan to make an appointment with his family doctor instead. Guest: Dan Cripps, Vancouverite Caring for his Mother with Dementia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The mayor of Vancouver has initiated a council motion to request changes to the Vancouver Charter, seeking the elimination of the requirement for an elected park board. Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung, ABC Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TIME Magazine has honoured Taylor Swift as its 2023 Person of the Year, recognizing her widespread influence and cultural significance. Guest: Dr. Norma Coates, Associate Professor at the Don Wright Faculty of Music and the Faculty of Information and Media Studies at Western University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joseph Emerson, the off-duty Alaska Airline pilot who tried to cut the engines of a flight in October, has been charged with 83 counts of reckless endangerment and one count of endangering an aircraft. But, he was deterred from seeking counseling for his depression, trauma, and self-medicating tendencies in fear he would be grounded from flying. Guest: Mike Baker, Seattle Bureau Chief for The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: Usually governments grow bigger not smaller, but Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim wants to reduce his government by removing the elected park board. 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

Ioan Culianu, a distinguished historian of religion and culture, and Mircea Eliade, a revered figure in religious studies renowned for his contributions to understanding religion and myth across cultures, shared an intertwined connection marked by mentorship and controversy. Guest: Dr. Bruce Lincoln, Author of “Secrets, Lies, and Consequences,” and Professor Emeritus of Religious History at the University of Chicago’s Divinity School Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How does the Oxford English Dictionary choose its Word of the Year? The Oxford word of the year for 2023 is "rizz," an internet slang term mostly used by young people to describe romantic appeal or charm. Guest: Fiona McPherson, Senior Editor at the Oxford English Dictionary Seg 2: View From Victoria: Fueling speculation on an early election As expected, some of the latest polling is showing the BC Conservatives are solidly in second place with a nine point lead over BC United, which has triggered a round of speculation on a possible early election. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: Are we on the brink of a contraceptive revolution? Historical limitations on contraception continue to echo throughout women's health research. With a lack of innovation, women are forced to opt for a one-size-fits-all hormonal contraceptive method. Guest: Nicole Schmidt, Contributing Journalist for The Walrus Seg 4: Shoe memorial for women killed by Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence 100’s of pairs of shoes are collected and distributed before ending up on the stairs of the Vancouver Art Gallery as a memorial for women who were killed by domestic and intimate partner violence. Guest: Tima Dickerson, Union Representative for the Women’s Committee Seg 5: Can you scam a scammer? It’s something everyone thinks about if they have been scammed, and our guest utilizes his master’s degree in Homeland Security to expose scammers on TikTok, helping followers recognize and avoid online and telephone scams. Guest: Ryan Kelly, Comedian and Homeland Security Expert Seg 6: Is Instagram’s algorithm sexualizing children? An investigation by The Wall Street Journal, set up test accounts on Instagram focused on young gymnasts, cheerleaders, and other teen influencers. These test accounts, following only young girls, were served explicit and sexualized content by Instagram's Reels algorithm. Guest: Jeffrey Horwitz, Technology Reporter for The Wall Street Journal Seg 7: Is the SPS going to comply with Surrey’s transition to the RCMP? Despite challenges during the policing transition and delays after the 2022 election, progress has been made. Guest: Norm Lipinski, Chief Constable of the Surrey Police Service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Cents of the Markets: 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

An investigation by The Wall Street Journal, set up test accounts on Instagram focused on young gymnasts, cheerleaders, and other teen influencers. These test accounts, following only young girls, were served explicit and sexualized content by Instagram's Reels algorithm. Guest: Jeffrey Horwitz, Technology Reporter for The Wall Street Journal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s something everyone thinks about if they have been scammed, and our guest utilizes his master’s degree in Homeland Security to expose scammers on TikTok, helping followers recognize and avoid online and telephone scams. Guest: Ryan Kelly, Comedian and Homeland Security Expert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

100’s of pairs of shoes are collected and distributed before ending up on the stairs of the Vancouver Art Gallery as a memorial for women who were killed by domestic and intimate partner violence. Guest: Tima Dickerson, Union Representative for the Women’s Committee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Historical limitations on contraception continue to echo throughout women's health research. With a lack of innovation, women are forced to opt for a one-size-fits-all hormonal contraceptive method. Guest: Nicole Schmidt, Contributing Journalist for The Walrus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: As expected, some of the latest polling is showing the BC Conservatives are solidly in second place with a nine point lead over BC United, which has triggered a round of speculation on a possible early election. 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 Oxford word of the year for 2023 is "rizz," an internet slang term mostly used by young people to describe romantic appeal or charm. Guest: Fiona McPherson, Senior Editor at the Oxford English Dictionary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec. 5, 2023: Guest host Jill Bennett in for Simi Sara How does cracked metal heal itself? It turns out that metal is capable of healing itself Guest: Dr. Michael Demkowicz, Research Participant and Associate Professor at Texas A&M Materials Science and Engineering Scott's thoughts: Should we tip even more during the holiday season? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi View from Victoria: Discouraging news for New Democrats on economic front Private forecasters see economic growth in B.C. slowing to 0.5% next year. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist What differentiates racism from freedom of expression? There are complex dynamics surrounding free speech and safety within Canadian university campuses, especially when it comes to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Guest: Graeme Maitland, Associate Lawyer with Aarbo Fuldauer LLP Scott: Do you need a dopamine Detox? (Probably, yes.) Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi, talks to Dr. Anna Lembke, American Psychiatrist and Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Centre, and Author of Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence How is YVR preparing for winter travel? Like clockwork, YVR has promised time and time again that their operations will be improved by next winter Guest: Tamara Vrooman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vancouver International Airport Will the new ‘Road to Recovery’ plan improve B.C.’s opioid crisis? The Government of B.C. is expanding its Road to Recovery program by adding 95 new recovery beds at St. Paul’s Guest: Dr. Julian Somers, Distinguished Professor of Health Sciences and Addiction at Simon Fraser University How is Vancouver going to address its daycare shortage? There is a widespread scarcity of childcare facilities across neighbourhoods in Vancouver Guest: Lisa Dominato, ABC Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a widespread scarcity of childcare facilities across neighbourhoods in Vancouver Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Lisa Dominato, ABC Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Government of B.C. is expanding its Road to Recovery program by adding 95 new recovery beds at St. Paul’s Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Dr. Julian Somers, Distinguished Professor of Health Sciences and Addiction at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like clockwork, YVR has promised time and time again that their operations will be improved by next winter Guest: Tamara Vrooman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vancouver International Airport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi, talks to Dr. Anna Lembke, American Psychiatrist and Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Centre, and Author of Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are complex dynamics surrounding free speech and safety within Canadian university campuses, especially when it comes to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Graeme Maitland, Associate Lawyer with Aarbo Fuldauer LLP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Private forecasters see economic growth in B.C. slowing to 0.5% next year. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It turns out that metal is capable of healing itself Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Dr. Michael Demkowicz, Research Participant and Associate Professor at Texas A&M Materials Science and Engineering Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The history of White Christmases in the Lower Mainland Craig Baird - Host of Podcast ‘Canadian History Ehx’ BC tries to use the Unexplained Wealth Order Kim Moody - Founder, Moodys Tax and Moodys Private Client West Van wants these businesses off their street Maureen O’Brien - Executive Director, Ambleside Dundarave Business Improval Association The rising demand for non-alcoholic drinks Racquel Foran - Owner of Bevees Booze free bottle shop and beverage room Auto Dealership are forcing people to take financing Shari Prymak - Senior Consultant Car Help Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Auto dealerships are forcing people to take financing Shari Prymak - Senior Consultant Car Help Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rising demand for non alcoholic drinks Racquel Foran - Owner of Bevees Booze free bottle shop and beverage room Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

West Van wants these businesses off their street Maureen O’Brien - Executive Director, Ambleside Dundarave Business Improval Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC tries to use the Unexplained Wealth Order Kim Moody - Founder, Moodys Tax and Moodys Private Client Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 history of White Christmases in the Lower Mainland Craig Baird - Host of Podcast ‘Canadian History Ehx’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec. 1, 2023: Guest host Jill Bennett in Simi Sara The 'lipstick index' and the strength of beauty retail amid inflation Sales revenue for the Canadian beauty market grew by 18% through September, compared to the same nine-month period last year, according to Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group Guest: Alecsandra Hancas, Canadian beauty industry analyst at Circana View from Victoria: Fall legislature session ends Another Robespierre moment: NDP brings down legislative guillotine on another housing bill, appropriately enough. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist The Weekly Cecchini Check-in Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News University Hill Secondary student Jora Singh Nahal was announced as the winner of the 12-15 category of the Youth Innovation Showcase, a virtual STEM competition put on by the Science Fair Foundation B.C. The bright 9th grader took home a $5,000 grand prize to further his innovation - A Novel Soap Recycling Embedded System for Greener Hospitality - which is a game-changer for the environment and hospitality industry Guest: Jora Singh Nahal, University Hill Secondary student and the winner of the 12-15 category of the Youth Innovation Showcase B.C. supporting wood-product manufacturers Six wood-product manufacturers in British Columbia are receiving a boost in funding, which will help local economies and safeguard hundreds of forestry jobs Guest: Brenda Bailey, Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation Liberals’ bail reforms to become law after year of increased crime concerns The federal government's proposed bail-reform legislation has progressed toward enactment following the House of Commons' decision to accept the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-48 Guest: Niki Sharma, B.C. Attorney General Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The federal government's proposed bail-reform legislation has progressed toward enactment following the House of Commons' decision to accept the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-48 Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Niki Sharma, B.C. Attorney General Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Six wood-product manufacturers in British Columbia are receiving a boost in funding, which will help local economies and safeguard hundreds of forestry jobs Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Brenda Bailey, Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The bright 9th grader took home a $5,000 grand prize to further his innovation - A Novel Soap Recycling Embedded System for Greener Hospitality - which is a game-changer for the environment and hospitality industry Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Jora Singh Nahal, University Hill Secondary student and the winner of the 12-15 category of the Youth Innovation Showcase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another Robespierre moment: NDP brings down legislative guillotine on another housing bill, appropriately enough. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices