Mornings with Simi

Canadians have a broad and somewhat ambiguous understanding of what constitutes the "middle class." Regardless of income level, most respondents, including those earning well above the national median income, identify as middle class. Guest: Dan Arnold, Chief Strategy Officer of Pollara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Companies spend a lot of money to build a certain type of office space and now many employers are looking for ways to lure their employees back into the building. Guest: Kevin Katigbak, Strategist at GenslerArchitectural services company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Signals from various retail data show people are starting to gravitate away from fast fashion, and in this economy, that’s significant. Guest: David Ian Gray, Founder and Strategist at Retail Advisory DIG360 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: The BC legislature is over budget this year and seeking a 30% increase next year. Where is the money going? 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

When you go on vacation or take a break for the holiday season, how much information do you give to your employer before you go? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The increased stress of the holiday season, along with disruptions in sleep patterns caused by travel or heightened anxiety, affects sleep stages, particularly REM sleep, the phase when most dreams occur. Guest: Dr. Dean Burnett, Neuroscientist and Author of Emotional Ignorance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How department stores created iconic Christmas characters Department stores, a modern phenomenon, emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as multistory venues offering a wide range of products Guest: Michael Lisicky, Non-Fiction Author and America’s Leading Historian on Department Stores Scott's thoughts: The best and worst gifts you can give someone Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi View from Victoria: Report card time Letter grades are gone for all public school students from kindergarten to Grade 9. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun columnist Scott: Are kids using ChatGPT to cheat? Guest: Denise Pope, Senior Lecturer, Stanford Graduate School of Education & Co-founder, Challenge Success What to handle an office saboteur Ah, office politics – a thrilling game where we jostle for recognition and survival; vying for promotions and pleasing the bigwigs, all to avoid being the sacrificial lamb during layoffs Guest: Dr. Judit Lovas, Business consultant & career success coach Colorado trumped Trump Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Did Vancouver discriminate against CRAB Park residents? Residents of CRAB Park have raised serious concerns and subsequently filed a complaint against the city for allegedly failing to provide essential services for dignified living conditions Guest: Vibert Jack, Litigation Director for the B.C. Civil Liberties Association Making cent$ of the market with Lori Pinkowski We’re making cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski, A Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity. - you can contact her team at 604-695-LORI or visit their website at PINKOWSKI.CA Guest: Lori Pinkowski, A Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re making cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski, A Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity. - you can contact her team at 604-695-LORI or visit their website at PINKOWSKI.CA Guest: Lori Pinkowski, A Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Homeless residents of CRAB Park have raised serious concerns and subsequently filed a complaint against the city for allegedly failing to provide essential services for dignified living conditions Guest: Vibert Jack, Litigation Director for the B.C. Civil Liberties Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After evaluating Trump's involvement in the events before the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump is ineligible for future public office Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ah, office politics – a thrilling game where we jostle for recognition and survival; vying for promotions and pleasing the bigwigs, all to avoid being the sacrificial lamb during layoffs Guest: Dr. Judit Lovas, Business consultant & career success coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Denise Pope, Senior Lecturer, Stanford Graduate School of Education & Co-founder, Challenge Success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Letter grades are gone for all public school students from kindergarten to Grade 9. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Department stores, a modern phenomenon, emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as multistory venues offering a wide range of products Guest: Michael Lisicky, Non-Fiction Author and America’s Leading Historian on Department Stores Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are people harvesting icebergs? Iceberg harvesting's historical roots lie in humanity's quest for ice as a cooling and refrigeration resource Guest: Dr. Matthew Birkhold, Associate Professor at Ohio University and Author of Chasing Icebergs View from Victoria: Trouble in Surrey again Surrey city council has rejected the Surrey school district's eligible school sites proposal. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Do same-sex Catholic blessings carry any weight? Guest: Dr. Cristina Traina, Professor of Religious Studies and Catholic Ethics at Fordham University Why books make the best holiday gifts Guest: Amanda Gauthier, Director of Print at Indigo How significant is the volcanic eruption in Iceland? Geological evidence suggests that Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula’s volcanic event will likely mark the onset of a 1,000-year cycle of volcanic activity Guest: Dr. Clive Oppenheimer, Professor of Volcanology at Cambridge University Why a local MP is taking a 4,500 km train ride to improve passenger rails Taylor Bachrach, as the NDP transportation critic and MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley, plans to embark on a cross-country train journey from Toronto to Smithers, B.C., aiming to be home for Christmas Guest: Taylor Bachrach, Transport Critic for the Canadian New Democratic Party How Vancouver is paying homage to its rock scene Guest: Mike Klassen, ABC Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Mike Klassen, ABC Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor Bachrach, as the NDP transportation critic and MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley, plans to embark on a cross-country train journey from Toronto to Smithers, B.C., aiming to be home for Christmas Guest: Taylor Bachrach, Transport Critic for the Canadian New Democratic Party Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Geological evidence suggests that Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula’s volcanic event will likely mark the onset of a 1,000-year cycle of volcanic activity Guest: Dr. Clive Oppenheimer, Professor of Volcanology at Cambridge University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Amanda Gauthier, Director of Print at Indigo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Dr. Cristina Traina, Professor of Religious Studies and Catholic Ethics at Fordham University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surrey city council has rejected the Surrey school district's eligible school sites proposal. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iceberg harvesting's historical roots lie in humanity's quest for ice as a cooling and refrigeration resource Guest: Dr. Matthew Birkhold, Associate Professor at Ohio University and Author of Chasing Icebergs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The discovery and revival of a lost Christmas Carol from 1933 Dr. Tegwen Roberts, Barnsley Museums' Elsecar Heritage Action Zone Officer How to make your own high-quality skin care for the holidays Marie Rayma, Creator of Honeybee & Me and Author of “Make it Up: The Essential Guide to DIY Makeup and Skin Care” What is the long-term impact of local restaurant closures? Ian Tostenson, President of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association How is the Indo-Pacific Strategy going? Mary-France LaLonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence Why is the VAG exhibiting fraudulent artwork? Richard Hill, Canadian Art Curator for the Vancouver Art Gallery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is the VAG exhibiting fraudulent artwork? Richard Hill, Canadian Art Curator for the Vancouver Art Gallery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How is the Indo-Pacific Strategy going? Mary-France LaLonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the long-term impact of local restaurant closures? Ian Tostenson, President of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to make your own high-quality skin care for the holidays Marie Rayma, Creator of Honeybee & Me and Author of “Make it Up: The Essential Guide to DIY Makeup and Skin Care” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View from Victoria with Vaughn Palmer - Hospitals being used for movie sets Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The discovery and revival of a lost Christmas Carol from 1933 Dr. Tegwen Roberts, Barnsley Museums' Elsecar Heritage Action Zone Officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec. 15, 2023: Guest host Jill Bennett in for Simi Sara How does our brain rewire after age 40? Usually, we assume that connections in the brain stay the same throughout a scan Guest: Ross Pomeroy, Editor at RealClearScience and Contributor to Big Think View from Victoria: Premier arrives prepared on park board Vancouver City Council has voted to take a step toward abolishing the city’s elected park board. 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 Will there be a political fallout following the park board’s dissolution? Mayor Ken Sim's motion aims to streamline city operations by eliminating the elected park board, suggesting inefficiencies and delays in the current system Guest: Dr. Hamish Telford, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of the Fraser Valley How dangerous is B.C.’s Deltaport? Dan Alder lost his life while working on a crane at Deltaport due to a medical emergency, where a broken elevator complicated emergency response efforts Guest: Zak Vescera, Labour Reporter for The Tyee Why is B.C. expanding access to virtual bail hearings? British Columbia's expansion of virtual bail statewide represents a significant stride in streamlining the justice system Guest: Niki Sharma, Attorney General of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

British Columbia's expansion of virtual bail statewide represents a significant stride in streamlining the justice system Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Niki Sharma, Attorney General of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Alder lost his life while working on a crane at Deltaport due to a medical emergency, where a broken elevator complicated emergency response efforts Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Zak Vescera, Labour Reporter for The Tyee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mayor Ken Sim's motion aims to streamline city operations by eliminating the elected park board, suggesting inefficiencies and delays in the current system Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Dr. Hamish Telford, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of the Fraser Valley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver City Council has voted to take a step toward abolishing the city’s elected park board. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Usually, we assume that connections in the brain stay the same throughout a scan Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Ross Pomeroy, Editor at RealClearScience and Contributor to Big Think Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec. 14, 2023: Guest host Jill Bennett in for Simi Sara What is anger? The essay aims to deconstruct the widely held assumption of a universally accepted and unchanging definition of 'anger' Guest: Dr. Thomas Dixon, Director of the Centre for the History of the Emotions at Queen Mary University of London and Host of the Podcast “The Sound of Anger” Scott's thoughts: Beer and wine in convenience stores? Vancouver City Council voted Wednesday on changes to liquor policy in the city, which includes lifting of moratorium formally in place Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi View from Victoria: Over to you, Premier Eby Ken Sim’s council gives him what he wants on the park board. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist How gambling addictions are turning into a student epidemic The prevalence of mobile sports betting among college students has raised significant concerns due to the emergence of a troubling trend—gambling addiction Guest: Oliver Staley, Writer of Health and Technology and Editor at TIME Why do Vancouver police officers need a raise? Guest: Ralph Kaisers, President of the Vancouver Police Union Scott: Why we all constantly need workplace validation, and how to change it Guest: Melody Wilding, author of “Trust yourself - Stop overthinking and channel your emotions for success at work.” Should B.C. order a referendum on Ken Sim's actions? John Rustad asserts that the elected Park Board commissioners play a vital role and deserve a say in deciding the Board's future Guest: John Rustad, Leader of the B.C. Conservative Party The meteor shower that convinced people the world was ending The Geminid meteor shower, known as the year’s most spectacular celestial event, will peak on the night of Dec. 13-14 Guest: Dave Kindy, Award-Winning Journalist on History and Contributor for The Washington Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Geminid meteor shower, known as the year’s most spectacular celestial event, will peak on the night of Dec. 13-14 Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Dave Kindy, Award-Winning Journalist on History and Contributor for The Washington Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Rustad asserts that the elected Park Board commissioners play a vital role and deserve a say in deciding the Board's future Guest host Jill Bennett talks to John Rustad, Leader of the B.C. Conservative Party Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Jill Bennett and contributor Scott Shantz talk to Melody Wilding, Author of “Trust yourself - Stop overthinking and channel your emotions for success at work.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Ralph Kaisers, President of the Vancouver Police Union Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The prevalence of mobile sports betting among college students has raised significant concerns due to the emergence of a troubling trend—gambling addiction Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Oliver Staley, Writer of Health and Technology and Editor at TIME Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Sim’s council gives him what he wants on the park board. 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

Vancouver City Council voted Wednesday on changes to liquor policy in the city, which includes lifting of moratorium formally in place Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The essay aims to deconstruct the widely held assumption of a universally accepted and unchanging definition of 'anger' Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Dr. Thomas Dixon, Director of the Centre for the History of the Emotions at Queen Mary University of London and Host of the Podcast “The Sound of Anger” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We’re making cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski, A Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity - You can contact her team at 604-695-LORI or visit their website at PINKOWSKI.CA” Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Lori Pinkowski, A Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec. 13, 2023: Guest host Jill Bennett in for Simi Sara History’s most bizarre epithets If you're a noteworthy figure fixated on your lasting impression, you have your sights set on that elusive trophy: a cracking epithet. Guest: Jonny Thomson, Philosopher and Writer for Big Think Scott's thoughts: top Google searches Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi View from Victoria: Park board saga Park board saga continues to go sideways for Ken Sim. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Scott: Why is B.C.’s Office of Human Rights investigating the VPD? Guest: Kasari Govender, B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner Does Vancouver need a Park Board? The proposal to dissolve Vancouver's long standing elected park board has stirred controversy and uncertainty among the public due to Mayor Ken Sim's claims of substantial financial savings Guest: Melissa De Genova, Former NPA City Councillor and Park Board Commissioner Will anything come of Canada’s alignment with the UN for a ceasefire? Guest: Warren Kinsella, Lawyer, Author, Political Consultant, and Former Special Assistant to the Right Honourable Jean Chrétien WWII housing Minister Sean Fraser has confirmed that the federal government in Canada is implementing measures to address the housing crisis by drawing inspiration from a housing plan dating back to the World War II era Guest: Marc Lee, Senior Economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Making cent$ of the market with Lori Pinkowski “We’re making cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski, A Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity - You can contact her team at 604-695-LORI or visit their website at PINKOWSKI.CA” Guest: Lori Pinkowski, A Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minister Sean Fraser has confirmed that the federal government in Canada is implementing measures to address the housing crisis by drawing inspiration from a housing plan dating back to the World War II era Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Marc Lee, Senior Economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Warren Kinsella, Lawyer, Author, Political Consultant, and Former Special Assistant to the Right Honourable Jean Chrétien Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices