Mornings with Simi

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

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

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

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

Seg 1: The legacy of The Really Terrible Orchestra of Triangles The Really Terrible Orchestra of the Triangle, inspired by a similar concept from England's Portsmouth Sinfonia, is an orchestra where musicians of varying skill levels come together to play music without the pressure of perfection. Guest: Dr. Robert Petters, Conductor of The Really Terrible Orchestra of Triangles Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts Has Black Friday gone out of fashion with less that impressive sales and discounts? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View from Victoria: It was a happy event, with much to celebrate, including David Eby’s anniversary as premier. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 4: How screening for synthetic drugs can prevent toxic drug overdoses A collaboration between UBC and the BC Provincial Toxicology Centre aimed to refine the identification process of emerging "designer drugs." Guest: Dr. Michael Skinnider, Study Lead and Assistant Professor of Integrated Genomics at Princeton University Seg 5: What’s causing the feud between the Two Michaels? Michael Spavor is accusing his fellow Canadian detainee, Michael Kovrig, of unwittingly contributing to their detention by inadvertently passing information to Canadian authorities and allied intelligence services. Guest: Robert Fife, Ottawa Bureau Chief for The Globe and Mail Seg 6: What are this year’s Black Friday retail trends? The sales period has evolved, now spanning from October through December, a critical phase for retail success. This extended period significantly impacts the fiscal success of many retailers, though not universally beneficial. Guest: David Ian Gray, Founder and Strategist at Retail Advisory DIG360 Seg 7: What is the NDP expecting from the Fall Economic Statement? The Federal Liberals are preparing to unveil their Fall Fiscal Update, as so many Canadians continue to struggle with affordability. Scott Shantz spoke to the leader of the Federal NDP Jagmeet Singh about what his party hopes to see announced. Guest: Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the Federal New Democratic Party Seg 8: How far are people willing to go for fame? Tyler Funk, a Burnaby filmmaker, explores the allure and perils of seeking online fame in his documentary "Anything For Fame." Guest: Tyler Funk, Director of “Anything for Fame” on Paramount+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler Funk, a Burnaby filmmaker, explores the allure and perils of seeking online fame in his documentary "Anything For Fame." Guest: Tyler Funk, Director of “Anything for Fame” on Paramount+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Federal Liberals are preparing to unveil their Fall Fiscal Update, as so many Canadians continue to struggle with affordability. Scott Shantz spoke to the leader of the Federal NDP Jagmeet Singh about what his party hopes to see announced. Guest: Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the Federal New Democratic Party Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The sales period has evolved, now spanning from October through December, a critical phase for retail success. This extended period significantly impacts the fiscal success of many retailers, though not universally beneficial. Guest: David Ian Gray, Founder and Strategist at Retail Advisory DIG360 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Spavor is accusing his fellow Canadian detainee, Michael Kovrig, of unwittingly contributing to their detention by inadvertently passing information to Canadian authorities and allied intelligence services. Guest: Robert Fife, Ottawa Bureau Chief for The Globe and Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A collaboration between UBC and the BC Provincial Toxicology Centre aimed to refine the identification process of emerging "designer drugs." Guest: Dr. Michael Skinnider, Study Lead and Assistant Professor of Integrated Genomics at Princeton University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View from Victoria: It was a happy event, with much to celebrate, including David Eby’s anniversary as premier. 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

Has Black Friday gone out of fashion with less that impressive sales and discounts? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Really Terrible Orchestra of the Triangle, inspired by a similar concept from England's Portsmouth Sinfonia, is an orchestra where musicians of varying skill levels come together to play music without the pressure of perfection. Guest: Dr. Robert Petters, Conductor of The Really Terrible Orchestra of Triangles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: What makes people funny? One of the hardest parts of teaching improv comedy classes is that people come in saying, “I want to be funnier!”, and you have to tell them, “You've come to the wrong place.” Guest: Adam Mastoinni, Experimental Psychologist and Author of the “Experimental History” Newsletter Seg 2: View From Victoria: More action in Surrey as the police act amendments that were introduced last month, gave the province power to intervene directly in Surrey policing. 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 President Biden announced an agreement with Chinese leader Xi Jinping to tackle the production of fentanyl's chemical precursors in China. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: Are BC’s new “gig worker” labour proposals necessary? The British Columbia government has introduced new regulations aimed at improving employment standards for gig workers involved in ride-hailing and food delivery apps. Guest: Joy Nahirnick, Uber Driver in Victoria Seg 5: Why was Jerrie Cobb overlooked as a suspect for the JFK assassination? Mary Haverstick was looking to create a biopic that focused on female empowerment by highlighting “The Mercury 13,” a group of female aviators who underwent testing to become the first women astronauts. Guest: Mary Haverstick, Independent Filmmaker and Author of “The Woman I Know” Seg 6: Why did BC suspend Surrey’s Police Board? The ongoing conflict between the Province of British Columbia and the City of Surrey regarding the transition from the Surrey RCMP to the Surrey Police Service has intensified. Guest: Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ongoing conflict between the Province of British Columbia and the City of Surrey regarding the transition from the Surrey RCMP to the Surrey Police Service has intensified. Guest: Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Haverstick was looking to create a biopic that focused on female empowerment by highlighting “The Mercury 13,” a group of female aviators who underwent testing to become the first women astronauts. Guest: Mary Haverstick, Independent Filmmaker and Author of “The Woman I Know” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The British Columbia government has introduced new regulations aimed at improving employment standards for gig workers involved in ride-hailing and food delivery apps. Guest: Joy Nahirnick, Uber Driver in Victoria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden announced an agreement with Chinese leader Xi Jinping to tackle the production of fentanyl's chemical precursors in China. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: More action in Surrey as the police act amendments that were introduced last month, gave the province power to intervene directly in Surrey policing. 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

One of the hardest parts of teaching improv comedy classes is that people come in saying, “I want to be funnier!”, and you have to tell them, “You've come to the wrong place.” Guest: Adam Mastoinni, Experimental Psychologist and Author of the “Experimental History” Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How dust particles can help with criminal investigations Researchers are looking into the potential of dust as a forensic clue, suggesting that while criminals may erase fingerprints, traces of genetic material found in dust, water, and even in the air could help reveal crucial information about a crime scene. Guest: Dr. Nicole Foster, Study Lead and Researcher at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Institute Seg 2: What is in a name? The list is out of the most popular baby names of the year! Did yours make the list? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: It is the anniversary of the Atmospheric River that hit BC 2 years ago and there is some good news and some bad news. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: Does hearing bad grammar cause you physical distress? The University of Birmingham conducted a comprehensive study involving 41 British-English-speaking adults. The primary objective was to investigate the impact of grammatical errors in spoken language on individuals' physiological responses. Guest: Dr. Dagmar Divjak, Professorial Research Fellow in Cognitive Linguistics and Language Cognition at the University of Birmingham Seg 5: What’s causing the rise of antisemitism at universities? The silence of some Canadian universities in addressing antisemitism, in particular when considered alongside otherwise active approaches toward equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization (EDID) and racial justice needs to be explicitly addressed. Guest: Dr. Lilach Marom, Assistant Professor of Education at Simon Fraser University Seg 6: Is YVR addressing the unique needs of people with disabilities? As the holiday travel season is about to get underway, are there enough programs and policies in place at YVR to help people with disabilities have seamless and enjoyable travel experiences? Guest: Eric Pateman, Chief Experience Officer at Vancouver International Airport Seg 7: Why isn’t anyone buying short-term rental properties? Following the ban announcement on non-principal residence short-term rentals, there has been a notable surge in condo listings previously utilized for short-term rentals. Owners are eager to sell, but buyers are not jumping at the chance. Guest: Jimmy Thomson, Award-Winning Freelance Journalist based in Victoria, BC Seg 8: How Obesity Medication will change the world Could the growing trend of weight loss medications actually help to reduce medical costs and make the world change for the better? Guest: Gregory Steinberg, Professor at McMaster University and Investigator for Diabetes Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could the growing trend of weight loss medications actually help to reduce medical costs and make the world change for the better? Guest: Gregory Steinberg, Professor at McMaster University and Investigator for Diabetes Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following the ban announcement on non-principal residence short-term rentals, there has been a notable surge in condo listings previously utilized for short-term rentals. Owners are eager to sell, but buyers are not jumping at the chance. Guest: Jimmy Thomson, Award-Winning Freelance Journalist based in Victoria, BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the holiday travel season is about to get underway, are there enough programs and policies in place at YVR to help people with disabilities have seamless and enjoyable travel experiences? Guest: Eric Pateman, Chief Experience Officer at Vancouver International Airport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The silence of some Canadian universities in addressing antisemitism, in particular when considered alongside otherwise active approaches toward equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization (EDID) and racial justice needs to be explicitly addressed. Guest: Dr. Lilach Marom, Assistant Professor of Education at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The University of Birmingham conducted a comprehensive study involving 41 British-English-speaking adults. The primary objective was to investigate the impact of grammatical errors in spoken language on individuals' physiological responses. Guest: Dr. Dagmar Divjak, Professorial Research Fellow in Cognitive Linguistics and Language Cognition at the University of Birmingham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is the anniversary of the Atmospheric River that hit BC 2 years ago and there is some good news and some bad news. 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 list is out of the most popular baby names of the year! Did yours make the list? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Researchers are looking into the potential of dust as a forensic clue, suggesting that while criminals may erase fingerprints, traces of genetic material found in dust, water, and even in the air could help reveal crucial information about a crime scene. Guest: Dr. Nicole Foster, Study Lead and Researcher at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Does your biological clock determine your success? Understanding one's chronotype and aligning it with demanding tasks can improve personal peak performance times. Guest: Dr. Cindi May, Professor of Psychology at the College of Charleston Seg 2: View From Victoria: BC Hydro has been saying for much of the year that it was ready to begin filling the reservoir behind the giant hydro dam on the Peace River, But are they really? We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: Why did Health Canada approve the unregulated sale of nicotine pouches? The recent approval of Zonnic, a flavoured nicotine pouch by Health Canada, has sparked concerns among anti-smoking advocates. Guest: Rob Cunningham, Senior Policy Analyst for the Canadian Cancer Society Seg 4: How connected is your wearable technology? Smart watches and bluetooth enabled wearable items are becoming more and more popular, but while they may make life convenient, is there a security risk involved with these devices? Guest: Kate Hartman, Director of hte Social Body Lab at the Ontario College of Art and Design. Seg 5: How do criminal backgrounds of sex offenders influence parole conditions? Randall Hopley, a convicted child sex offender, was arrested outside the Vancouver Police Department after being on the run since November 4, when he failed to return to his halfway house. Guest: Dr. Rosemary Ricciardelli, Professor of Sociology and Criminology at Memorial University Seg 6: Why Oreos are at the center of the Shrinkflation debate The Oreo controversy stems from the experiences of Shane Ransonet, a dedicated Oreo enthusiast whose long-standing evening ritual of dunking the cookie in milk was disrupted when he noticed an unexpected change in the creme filling. Guest: Jesse Newman, Food and Agriculture Reporter for The Wall Street Journal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Cents of the Market: 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

The Oreo controversy stems from the experiences of Shane Ransonet, a dedicated Oreo enthusiast whose long-standing evening ritual of dunking the cookie in milk was disrupted when he noticed an unexpected change in the creme filling. Guest: Jesse Newman, Food and Agriculture Reporter for The Wall Street Journal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randall Hopley, a convicted child sex offender, was arrested outside the Vancouver Police Department after being on the run since November 4, when he failed to return to his halfway house. Guest: Dr. Rosemary Ricciardelli, Professor of Sociology and Criminology at Memorial University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smart watches and Bluetooth enabled wearable items are becoming more and more popular, but while they may make life convenient, is there a security risk involved with these devices? Guest: Kate Hartman, Director of the Social Body Lab at the Ontario College of Art and Design. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices