Mornings with Simi

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 host Jill Bennett talks to Alecsandra Hancas, Canadian beauty industry analyst at Circana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov. 30, 2023: Guest host Scott Shantz in for Simi Sara How does alcohol affect productivity? Guest: Andy Ramage, podcaster, author, and trainer View from Victoria: Last day of fall sitting of the legislature Thursday is the last day of fall sitting of the legislature. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist How AI started a Sports Illustrated scandal Sports Illustrated is facing allegations of hosting AI-generated articles on their website following a Futurism investigation Guest: Simon Houpt, Sports Reporter for The Globe and Mail Should we start incorporating bugs into our diet? Guest: Dr. Yasmin Akhtar, Sessional Lecturer of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia and Advocate of Entomophagy What are B.C.’s new opioid treatment guidelines? B.C. released its second edition of Opioid Use Disorders Treatment Guidelines earlier this month Guest: Dr. Paxton Bach, Co-Medical Director for the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use How does Vancouver plan to “uplift” the Downtown Eastside? Guest: Rebecca Bligh, Vancouver City Councillor Should you get a shingles vaccine? Guest: Tamara Stanners, shingles patient Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Tamara Stanners, shingles patient Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Rebecca Bligh, Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C. released its second edition of Opioid Use Disorders Treatment Guidelines earlier this month Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Dr. Paxton Bach, Co-Medical Director for the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Dr. Yasmin Akhtar, Sessional Lecturer of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia and Advocate of Entomophagy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thursday is the last day of fall sitting of the legislature. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Illustrated is facing allegations of hosting AI-generated articles on their website following a Futurism investigation Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Simon Houpt, Sports Reporter for The Globe and Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Andy Ramage, podcaster, author, and trainer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov. 29, 2023: Guest host Jill Bennett in for Simi Sara How do pet psychics communicate with animals? Pet psychics, once considered on the fringe, are now gaining social acceptance as more pet owners seek their services Guest: Nikki Vasconez, Animal Communicator and Teacher Scott's thoughts: Xmas movies Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi View from Victoria: Financial update Finance Ministry weighs in with update for this year, forecast for next year. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Scott: Telus Health releases its latest mental health index, and it’s getting worse Guest: Paula Allen, Global leader and Senior Vice President of Research and Client Insights for Telus Health How can we protect kids from sextortion? Carson Cleland, a 12-year-old boy from Prince George, took his own life after being sexually extorted online Guest: Tiana Sharifi, CEO of the Exploitation Education Institute Why is B.C. suing Big Pharma again? In 2018, British Columbia launched a class-action lawsuit against various pharmaceutical companies on behalf of all provinces, territories, and governmental levels Guest: Niki Sharma, Attorney General of British Columbia What’s it like touring across Canada? Guest: Rick Mercer, Canadian Comedian, TV Personality, and Author of “The Road Years” Making cent$ of the market with Lori Pinkowski Guest: Lori Pinkowski, A Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Rick Mercer, Canadian Comedian, TV Personality, and Author of “The Road Years” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2018, British Columbia launched a class-action lawsuit against various pharmaceutical companies on behalf of all provinces, territories, and governmental levels Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Niki Sharma, Attorney General of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carson Cleland, a 12-year-old boy from Prince George, took his own life after being sexually extorted online Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Tiana Sharifi, CEO of the Exploitation Education Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Paula Allen, Global leader and Senior Vice President of Research and Client Insights for Telus Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finance Ministry weighs in with update for this year, forecast for 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

Pet psychics, once considered on the fringe, are now gaining social acceptance as more pet owners seek their services Guest host Jill Bennett talks to Nikki Vasconez, Animal Communicator and Teacher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cyber Monday: Prepare to get scammed Terry Cutler, Canadian Cyber security expert and ethical hacker. CSIS says Chinese government is trying to recruit Canadian government employees Vincent Rigby, Former National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister Hostages are being released from Gaza Dr. Dortan Rousso, Israeli living in Alberta, former legal advisor at the Israeli parliament and Criminal prosecutor in Israel The NHL can’t read the room Rob Williams, National sports editor at the Daily Hive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NHL Can’t Read the Room Rob Williams, National sports editor at the Daily Hive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hostages are being released from Gaza Dr. Dotan Rousso, Israeli living in Alberta, former legal advisor at the Israeli parliament and Criminal prosecutor in Israel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CSIS says Chinese government is trying to recruit Canadian government employees Vincent Rigby, Former National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View form Victoria: Housing session of legislature wraps up this week Five bills dealing with aspects of government drive to make housing more available and affordable. But major unanswered questions on how all this will work. 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

Cyber Monday: Prepare to get scammed Terry Cutler, Canadian Cyber security expert and ethical hacker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Why are airplane passengers the worst? Airline passenger misconduct manifests from airplanes' unconventional, restricted environments. Passengers, who are typically sandwiched between strangers, are barricaded inside a metal vessel hurtling through the sky that they cannot control. Guest: Dr. Sheryl Skaggs, Professor of Sociology at the University of Texas Seg 2: View From Victoria: An email that the provincial Energy Minister sent to herself falls into the hands of the Opposition. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in The US involvement in the Israel-Hamas conflict centers on strategic positioning in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf to prevent further escalation. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: Gearing up for Vancouver’s free outdoor pop-up store The Vancouver Street Store, coordinated by Employ to Empower, is holding its 10th annual pop-up event designed to cater to the residents of Downtown Eastside on December 16th at Oppenheimer Park. Guest: Vivian Wong, Marketing Lead of Empower to Employ Seg 5: Why is Ottawa investigating Canada’s safer supply program? A group of Addiction Experts sent a letter of recommendation to Dr. Bonnie Henry, citing concerns about prescribed opioid diversion, adverse effects, and insufficient evaluation of BC’s Safer Supply Program. Guest: Dr. Meldon Kahan, Associate Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Toronto Medical Director of the Substance Use Service at Women’s College Hospital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A group of Addiction Experts sent a letter of recommendation to Dr. Bonnie Henry, citing concerns about prescribed opioid diversion, adverse effects, and insufficient evaluation of BC’s Safer Supply Program. Guest: Dr. Meldon Kahan, Associate Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Toronto Medical Director of the Substance Use Service at Women’s College Hospital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vancouver Street Store, coordinated by Employ to Empower, is holding its 10th annual pop-up event designed to cater to the residents of Downtown Eastside on December 16th at Oppenheimer Park. Guest: Vivian Wong, Marketing Lead of Empower to Employ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Weekly Cecchini Check-in The US involvement in the Israel-Hamas conflict centers on strategic positioning in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf to prevent further escalation. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An email that the provincial Energy Minister sent to herself falls into the hands of the Opposition. 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

Airline passenger misconduct manifests from airplanes' unconventional, restricted environments. Passengers, who are typically sandwiched between strangers, are barricaded inside a metal vessel hurtling through the sky that they cannot control. Guest: Dr. Sheryl Skaggs, Professor of Sociology at the University of Texas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Should we start microwaving steak? Guest: Dr. George Vekinis, Director of Research at the National Research Centre "Demokritos"and Author of “Physics in the Kitchen” Seg 2: The NDP have found a baker’s dozen worth of new targets for the speculation and vacancy tax as Finance Minister Katrine Conroy named 13 communities for the latest expansion. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: An explosion at the Niagara Falls border initially raised terrorism fears, prompting closures before Thanksgiving. Investigations later revealed it occurred on the American side, refuting earlier reports of Canadian involvement and terrorism. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: Brock McGillis, an ex-hockey player who struggled to come out due to prevalent homophobic language in the sport, is visiting 100 youth minor hockey teams in 100 days to prevent current players from enduring similar experiences. Guest: Brock McGillis, First Openly Gay Male Professional Hockey Player and Leading Activist in the LGBTQ+ space Seg 5: Retailers are beginning to use new checkout technology that essentially allows customers to “Just Walk Out” without interacting with cashiers or scanning purchases. Guest: Doug Stephens, Founder and President of Retail Prophet Seg 6: The Surrey School District is grappling with an unprecedented increase in student numbers within the past decade, far exceeding the typical annual growth rate. Guest: Ritinder Matthew, Associate Director of Communications at The Surrey School District Seg 7: Greg Martel, a Victoria-based mortgage broker, is facing charges of contempt and claims from over 862 investors alleging losses totaling over $312 million after falling victim to a suspected Ponzi scheme. Guest: Gordon Hoekstra, Investigative Reporter for The Vancouver Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Martel, a Victoria-based mortgage broker, is facing charges of contempt and claims from over 862 investors alleging losses totalling over $312 million after falling victim to a suspected Ponzi scheme. Guest: Gordon Hoekstra, Investigative Reporter for The Vancouver Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Surrey School District is grappling with an unprecedented increase in student numbers within the past decade, far exceeding the typical annual growth rate. Guest: Ritinder Matthew, Associate Director of Communications at The Surrey School District Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retailers are beginning to use new checkout technology that essentially allows customers to “Just Walk Out” without interacting with cashiers or scanning purchases. Guest: Doug Stephens, Founder and President of Retail Prophet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brock McGillis, an ex-hockey player who struggled to come out due to prevalent homophobic language in the sport, is visiting 100 youth minor hockey teams in 100 days to prevent current players from enduring similar experiences. Guest: Brock McGillis, First Openly Gay Male Professional Hockey Player and Leading Activist in the LGBTQ+ space Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An explosion at the Niagara Falls border initially raised terrorism fears, prompting closures before Thanksgiving. Investigations later revealed it occurred on the American side, refuting earlier reports of Canadian involvement and terrorism. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NDP have found a baker’s dozen worth of new targets for the speculation and vacancy tax as Finance Minister Katrine Conroy named 13 communities for the latest expansion. 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

Should we start microwaving steak? Guest: Dr. George Vekinis, Director of Research at the National Research Centre "Demokritos"and Author of “Physics in the Kitchen” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Dr. Heather Flowe and her team developed AI technology to improve police lineups by using 3D models to enhance suspect identification – which has a 42% success rate compared to traditional methods. Guest: Dr. Heather Flowe, Professor of Psychology at the University of Birmingham Seg 2: It has never been easier to go online, go to an app, or browse a catalogue on your phone and purchase everyday items and necessities. With this new convenience though, are we buying and spending money on things we don't need? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: Will there be a Metrotown 2? The NDP Government density drive threatens low rise, cheap apartments in exchange for large highrise buildings. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: A new survey out is suggesting that the rising cost of living is influencing the opinions of informed and engaged Canadian women regarding the oil and gas industry. Guest: Sue Riddell Rose, Board Chair of Canada Powered by WomenConnection Seg 5: A new report underscores the Ministry's failure to inform beneficiaries about retroactive changes in eligibility criteria of COVID-19 benefits, leading to an unfair situation where individuals who initially met the criteria were later asked to repay. Guest: Katrine Conroy, BC’s Minister of Finance Seg 6: Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland introduced a fiscal target to cap deficits at 1% of GDP from 2026-27 onward, signaling the government's commitment to fiscal responsibility amidst economic concerns. Guest: Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and the Federal Minister of Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time for Making Cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski. Lori Pinkowski is a Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity. You can contact The Pinkowski Wealth Management team directly at 604-695-LORI or visit their website at Pinkowski.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland introduced a fiscal target to cap deficits at 1% of GDP from 2026-27 onward, signaling the government's commitment to fiscal responsibility amidst economic concerns. Guest: Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and the Federal Minister of Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new report underscores the Ministry's failure to inform beneficiaries about retroactive changes in eligibility criteria of COVID-19 benefits, leading to an unfair situation where individuals who initially met the criteria were later asked to repay. Guest: Katrine Conroy, BC’s Minister of Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new survey out is suggesting that the rising cost of living is influencing the opinions of informed and engaged Canadian women regarding the oil and gas industry. Guest: Sue Riddell Rose, Board Chair of Canada Powered by Women Connection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will there be a Metrotown 2? The NDP Government density drive threatens low rise, cheap apartments in exchange for large highrise buildings. 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

It has never been easier to go online, go to an app, or browse a catalogue on your phone and purchase everyday items and necessities. With this new convenience though, are we buying and spending money on things we don't need? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Heather Flowe and her team developed AI technology to improve police lineups by using 3D models to enhance suspect identification – which has a 42% success rate compared to traditional methods. Guest: Dr. Heather Flowe, Professor of Psychology at the University of Birmingham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Is Zoom turning people into zombies? A Yale neuroscientist used imaging tools to study real-time brain activity during in-person conversations and Zoom interactions. Guest: Dr. Joy Hirsch, Yale University Neuroscientist Seg 2: View from Victoria: Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke has again raised the stakes in her battle with the NDP. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: Vancouver Park Board Audit Vancouver Park Board's auditor general has released a report on the need for improvement in setting and managing user fees for services and facilities around the city. Guest: Brennan Bastyovansky, Vancouver Park Board Seg 4: What’s happening between Open AI and Microsoft Microsoft announced the hiring of former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former OpenAI President Greg Brockman to lead an in-house AI innovation lab. Guest: Rishi Jaluria, managing director of software at RBC Capital Markets Seg 5: Is there any validity to Surrey’s constitutional argument? Is there any validity to Surrey’s constitutional argument? Guest: Ravi Hira, Lawyer in Vancouver Seg 6: The Rise and Fall of Much Music When Much Music came onto the scene offering viewers music videos and interactive song countdowns, it took over the cable news package...so what happened? Guest: Sarah Black McCullogh, writer from Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Much Music came onto the scene offering viewers music video's and interactive song countdowns, it took over the cable news package...so what happened? Guest: Sarah Black McCullogh, writer from Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there any validity to Surrey’s constitutional argument? Guest: Ravi Hira, Lawyer in Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Microsoft announced the hiring of former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former OpenAI President Greg Brockman to lead an in-house AI innovation lab. Guest: Rishi Jaluria, managing director of software at RBC Capital Markets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices