Mornings with Simi

View From Victoria: Nobody likes to point to Oregon as the model for decriminalization of drugs. It was a well intentioned effort to steer users into treatment but ended up being a total failure. 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

Despite its shared foundation with others who speak the same language, each individual's mental dictionary is intricately shaped by their unique life experiences, education, and cultural influences. Guest: Dr. Nichol Castro, Associate Professor of Communicative Disorders and Sciences at the University of Buffalo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How does Remembrance Day bring people together? Guest: R.H. Thomson, Canadian Actor and Author of “By The Ghost Light: Wars, Memory, and Families” Seg 2: View From Victoria: Sonia Furstenau defends her handling of ousting the deputy leader of the Green Party. 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 Despite Biden's unpopularity, Democrats have performed well in recent elections, winning control of the Virginia legislature and retaining key seats. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: How important are wills? November is Make a Will Month, and online estate planning platform Willful has partnered with Angus Reid to survey 1,008 Canadian parents about how parenthood impacts their priorities when it comes to estate planning. Guest: Erin Bury, CEO and Co-Founder of Willful Seg 5: How a local medical centre is filling the gaps in BC Healthcare Guest: Dr. Veronica Li, Registered Clinical Counsellor and Co-Founder of Come As You Are Healthcare Centre Seg 6: Kickin’ it with The Caps Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Seg 7: What will it take for Air Canada to repair its reputation? Ryan Lachance is a stand-up comedian from White Rock with quad spastic cerebral palsy who uses a motorized wheelchair. After flying with Air Canada, the airline's crew failed to provide the necessary equipment to get off the plane and insisted on transferring him without the required eagle lift. Guest: Ryan Lachance, Local Comedian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Lachance is a stand-up comedian from White Rock with quad spastic cerebral palsy who uses a motorized wheelchair. After flying with Air Canada, the airline's crew failed to provide the necessary equipment to get off the plane and insisted on transferring him without the required eagle lift. Guest: Ryan Lachance, Local Comedian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kickin’ it with The Caps Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How a local medical centre is filling the gaps in BC Healthcare Guest: Dr. Veronica Li, Registered Clinical Counsellor and Co-Founder of Come As You Are Healthcare Centre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November is Make a Will Month, and online estate planning platform Willful has partnered with Angus Reid to survey 1,008 Canadian parents about how parenthood impacts their priorities when it comes to estate planning. Guest: Erin Bury, CEO and Co-Founder of Willful Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Weekly Cecchini Check-in Despite Biden's unpopularity, Democrats have performed well in recent elections, winning control of the Virginia legislature and retaining key seats. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: Sonia Furstenau defends her handling of ousting the deputy leader of the Green Party. 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

How does Remembrance Day bring people together? Guest: R.H. Thomson, Canadian Actor and Author of “By The Ghost Light: Wars, Memory, and Families” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: The ban on importing U.S. bee packages dates to the 1980s. The primary concern was that U.S. bee packages could introduce pests and diseases into Canadian bee populations. Guest: Ian Grant, President of the Ontario Beekeepers’ Association Seg 2: View From Victoria: The Green Party was left ousting their deputy leader after tweets surfaced related to attacks on Dr. Bonnie Henry. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: Have you ever heard of space mining? It’s something straight out of a science fiction movie, but we’re getting one step closer to this industry becoming a reality Guest: Michelle Hanlon, Executive Director of the Center for Air and Space Law at the University of Mississippi School of Law Seg 4: The cost of a university education in Canada is expected to rise by 39% over the next 18 years, with Nova Scotia and Ontario being the most expensive provinces. Guest: Andrew Lo, President and CEO of Embark Seg 5: A group of information commissioners in Canada has issued a joint resolution that calls for a comprehensive overhaul of access laws and a significant enhancement of the public's right to access information held by public institutions. Guest: Michael McEvoy, Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia Seg 6: First Nations leaders and the parents of two missing members of the Saik’uz First Nation are urging that more resources and government action be implemented to solve cases. Guest: Morgan Asoyuf, Ts'msyen Eagle Clan Artist from Ksyeen River Seg 7: In Canada, students are increasingly relying on university admissions consultants. This trend has arisen due to the escalating competitiveness of university admissions, leading to heightened pressure and anxiety among applicants. Guest: Michelle Cyca, Award-Winning Journalist and Contributing Editor for Maclean’s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Canada, students are increasingly relying on university admissions consultants. This trend has arisen due to the escalating competitiveness of university admissions, leading to heightened pressure and anxiety among applicants. Guest: Michelle Cyca, Award-Winning Journalist and Contributing Editor for Maclean’s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First Nations leaders and the parents of two missing members of the Saik’uz First Nation are urging that more resources and government action be implemented to solve cases. Guest: Morgan Asoyuf, Ts'msyen Eagle Clan Artist from Ksyeen River Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A group of information commissioners in Canada has issued a joint resolution that calls for a comprehensive overhaul of access laws and a significant enhancement of the public's right to access information held by public institutions. Guest: Michael McEvoy, Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The cost of a university education in Canada is expected to rise by 39% over the next 18 years, with Nova Scotia and Ontario being the most expensive provinces. Guest: Andrew Lo, President and CEO of Embark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever heard of space mining? It’s something straight out of a science fiction movie, but we’re getting one step closer to this industry becoming a reality Guest: Michelle Hanlon, Executive Director of the Center for Air and Space Law at the University of Mississippi School of Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: The Green Party was left ousting their deputy leader after tweets surfaced related to attacks on Dr. Bonnie Henry. 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 ban on importing U.S. bee packages dates to the 1980s. The primary concern was that U.S. bee packages could introduce pests and diseases into Canadian bee populations. Guest: Ian Grant, President of the Ontario Beekeepers’ Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Female European common frogs employ complex behaviors to resist unwanted male advances during mating, a recent scientific study has revealed. This research challenges the conventional notion that female frogs merely passively submit to male coercion. Guest: Dr. Carolin Dittrich, Behavior Ecologist at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna Seg 2: If you want to purchase a box of cigarettes, you’ll see graphic images of diseases that are attributed to smoking. Could the same tactic on meat products be a thing? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Jurisdictional creep is where one level of government complains that another is poaching in its territory. That was one theme of Premier David Eby’s news conference with NFLD premier. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: Why don’t more Canadians go to the dentist? With the federal government expected to make an announcement before the end of the year on a federal dental plan, new data shows just how few people are actually going to get their teeth checked on a regular basis. Guest: Dr. Heather Carr, President of the Canadian Dental Association Seg 5: A group of orcas, or killer whales, attacked and sank a boat off the coast of Morocco in the Strait of Gibraltar on Halloween, marking the fourth such incident in the last two years in southwestern Europe. Guest: Dr. Andrew Trites, Professor and Director of the Marine Mammal Research Unit at UBC’s Institute for Oceans and Fisheries Seg 6: Following the Winters Hotel fire, Vancouver fire services conducted an inspection blitz that uncovered several fire safety violations at other Single-Room Occupancy (SRO) buildings. Guest: Catherine Roome, Interim CEO of Atira Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Usually, we Make Cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski on Wednesday mornings, but this week Lori decided to dedicate today’s segment to a special cause that she is personally involved with – The Ronald McDonald House. Lori has recently become a board member with Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon, an organization that provides a home away from home for seriously ill children and their families. Today we are joined by Richard Pass who has been the CEO of Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon for the past 17 years. Guest: Richard Pass, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following the Winters Hotel fire, Vancouver fire services conducted an inspection blitz that uncovered several fire safety violations at other Single-Room Occupancy (SRO) buildings. Guest: Catherine Roome, Interim CEO of Atira Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A group of orcas, or killer whales, attacked and sank a boat off the coast of Morocco in the Strait of Gibraltar on Halloween, marking the fourth such incident in the last two years in southwestern Europe. Guest: Dr. Andrew Trites, Professor and Director of the Marine Mammal Research Unit at UBC’s Institute for Oceans and Fisheries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the federal government expected to make an announcement before the end of the year on a federal dental plan, new data shows just how few people are actually going to get their teeth checked on a regular basis. Guest: Dr. Heather Carr, President of the Canadian Dental Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: Jurisdictional creep is where one level of government complains that another is poaching in its territory. That was one theme of Premier David Eby’s news conference with NFLD premier. 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

If you want to purchase a box of cigarettes, you’ll see graphic images of diseases that are attributed to smoking. Could the same tactic on meat products be a thing? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Female European common frogs employ complex behaviors to resist unwanted male advances during mating, a recent scientific study has revealed. This research challenges the conventional notion that female frogs merely passively submit to male coercion. Guest: Dr. Carolin Dittrich, Behavior Ecologist at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Why are we here? What's the point of existence? On the 'big questions' of meaning and purpose, Western thought has been dominated by the dichotomy of traditional religion and secular atheism. Guest: Dr. Philip Goff, Professor of Philosophy at Durham University and Author of “Why? The Purpose of the Universe” Seg 2: After talking to a guest who befriended a crow, we were bombarded with emails about other peoples experiences with the black bird! Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Premier David Eby is an outlier when it comes to the carbon tax relief that other Premiers are talking about. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: A carbon tax is a policy tool aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions by placing a price on carbon emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels. Guest: Dr. Kathryn Harrison, Professor of Political Science at the University of British Columbia Seg 5: Are you someone that jumps on board with the latest health trends? Show contributor Scott Shantz has been dipping his toes into one of the recent big ones, but are the benefits all that they really claim to be? Guest: Dr. Stephen S Cheung, Professor and Senior research fellow at Brock University department of Kinesiology & Kelli King, University of Ottawa Department of Human Kinetics Seg 6: The Liberals and the Bloc Québécois rejected a motion to extend a carbon tax exemption to all home heating forms, proposed by Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre. The motion was non-binding and aimed at preventing regional favoritism. Guest: Kevin Falcon, Leader of the Opposition for BC United Seg 7: B.C. Premier David Eby expressed deep concern at the release of a known sex offender who targeted children and managed to escape supervision. Guest: Bill Graveland, National Correspondent for The Canadian Press Seg 8: After telling our guest she was a priority and they’d get her in for treatment in 1-2 weeks. The referral was never made. Kristin ended up having to go to the US to receive her cancer treatment. Guest: Kristin Logan, Cancer patient lost faith in BC’s health care system saying Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After telling our guest she was a priority and they’d get her in for treatment in 1-2 weeks. The referral was never made. Kristin ended up having to go to the US to receive her cancer treatment. Guest: Kristin Logan, Cancer patient lost faith in BC’s health care system saying Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C. Premier David Eby expressed deep concern at the release of a known sex offender who targeted children and managed to escape supervision. Guest: Bill Graveland, National Correspondent for The Canadian Press Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Liberals and the Bloc Québécois rejected a motion to extend a carbon tax exemption to all home heating forms, proposed by Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre. The motion was non-binding and aimed at preventing regional favoritism. Guest: Kevin Falcon, Leader of the Opposition for BC United Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you someone that jumps on board with the latest health trends? Show contributor Scott Shantz has been dipping his toes into one of the recent big ones, but are the benefits all that they really claim to be? Guest: Dr. Stephen S Cheung, Professor and Senior research fellow at Brock University department of Kinesiology & Kelli King, University of Ottawa Department of Human Kinetics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A carbon tax is a policy tool aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions by placing a price on carbon emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels. Guest: Dr. Kathryn Harrison, Professor of Political Science at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: Premier David Eby is an outlier when it comes to the carbon tax relief that other Premiers are talking about. 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

After talking to a guest who befriended a crow, we were bombarded with emails about other peoples experiences with the black bird! Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are we here? What's the point of existence? On the 'big questions' of meaning and purpose, Western thought has been dominated by the dichotomy of traditional religion and secular atheism. Guest: Dr. Philip Goff, Professor of Philosophy at Durham University and Author of “Why? The Purpose of the Universe” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: The story of James Cleland Richardson and his bagpipes James Cleland Richardson VC was a Scottish immigrant to Canada who emigrated with his family in 1913. He settled in British Columbia and joined the cadet corps of the 72nd Regiment, the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada. Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx” Seg 2: The Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps had a lot to say after a controversial game involving a referee who did not make a call on the pitch. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Premier David Eby is talking tough to the Parole Board again. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: Placing the blame on both sides The longstanding Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the latest in a series of hostilities and wars between Israelis and Palestinians that have occurred over many years. The blame for these conflicts is often placed on both sides. Guest: Dr. Daniel Miller, Associate Professor of Religion, Society and Culture at Bishop’s University Seg 5: Most people who like to read probably don’t think about TikTok as a place to go to research new books, but leave it to Gen Z to combine two seemingly opposite ends of the cultural spectrum. Guest: Leigh Stein, Author and Cultural Critic Seg 6: Can small communities meet the demands for increased housing density? Mayors and councils are responding to proposed housing legislation in British Columbia that seeks to increase housing density in all communities. Guest: Al Beddows, Deputy Mayor of Sooke Seg 7: Monday Morning Quarterbacks with Rick Campbell It was a 41-30 win over Calgary to advance to Western Final at Winnipeg next Saturday. Vernon Adams Jr. holds the Lions playoff record with 413 passes and five total touchdowns Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Seg 8: Will rural communities get more funding for densified housing? Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon has emphasized the need for infrastructure to support housing but believes that it should be developed in conjunction with housing projects. He stresses that it's important for municipalities to focus on both housing and infrastructure simultaneously. Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC’s Minister of Housing Seg 9: How a local resident fostered an unlikely friendship with a crow Jake Huang's extraordinary bond with a crow began over two years ago during his daily walks along the seawall. He initially noticed that the crow had a peculiar leg injury with its talons held loosely together, leading him to consider taking it to a wildlife rehabilitation center. Guest: Jake Huang, False Creek Resident and Operator of ArisThought Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Huang's extraordinary bond with a crow began over two years ago during his daily walks along the seawall. He initially noticed that the crow had a peculiar leg injury with its talons held loosely together, leading him to consider taking it to a wildlife rehabilitation center. Guest: Jake Huang, False Creek Resident and Operator of ArisThought Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon has emphasized the need for infrastructure to support housing but believes that it should be developed in conjunction with housing projects. He stresses that it's important for municipalities to focus on both housing and infrastructure simultaneously. Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC’s Minister of Housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monday Morning Quarterbacks with Rick Campbell It was a 41-30 win over Calgary to advance to Western Final at Winnipeg next Saturday. Vernon Adams Jr. holds the Lions playoff record with 413 passes and five total touchdowns Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mayors and councils are responding to proposed housing legislation in British Columbia that seeks to increase housing density in all communities. Guest: Al Beddows, Deputy Mayor of Sooke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people who like to read probably don’t think about TikTok as a place to go to research new books, but leave it to Gen Z to combine two seemingly opposite ends of the cultural spectrum. Guest: Leigh Stein, Author and Cultural Critic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The longstanding Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the latest in a series of hostilities and wars between Israelis and Palestinians that have occurred over many years. The blame for these conflicts is often placed on both sides. Guest: Dr. Daniel Miller, Associate Professor of Religion, Society and Culture at Bishop’s University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: Premier David Eby is talking tough to the Parole Board again. 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 Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps had a lot to say after a controversial game involving a referee who did not make a call on the pitch. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Cleland Richardson VC was a Scottish immigrant to Canada who emigrated with his family in 1913. He settled in British Columbia and joined the cadet corps of the 72nd Regiment, the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada. Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Creativity in the workplace has gained significant prominence in recent years, with a growing recognition of its value as a crucial skill for the future job market. Guest: Samuel Franklin, Cultural History Researcher at the Delft University of Technology and Author of “The Cult of Creativity: A Surprisingly Short History” Seg 2: The Royal Canadian Mint has released a new glow-in-the-dark collectible silver coin as part of its "Canada's Unexplained Phenomena" series. Guest: Patrick Bélanger, Owner of Drift Studios and Contributor for the Royal Canadian Mint Seg 3: View From Victoria: As Justin Trudeau takes the heat for his flip flop on the carbon tax, the pressure is on the Eby government here at home. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: Minister Jennifer Whiteside has unequivocally rejected the primary recommendation from the BC Coroners Service toxic drug death review panel. The recommendation proposed a non-prescription approach to a safer drug supply. Guest: Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Seg 5: Is BC adequately addressing its toxic drug supply? The primary goal is to reduce dependence on the unregulated, toxic drug supply by providing access to a quality-controlled and regulated supply of drugs for individuals at risk. Guest: Michael Egilson, Chair of the BC Coroners Service Death Review Panel Seg 6: Kickin’ it with The Caps The Whitecaps have their second game against LA on Sunday. The team lost saturday, so they need to win to secure a third game. By the way, this was the first time in history that they sold enough tickets to open the upper bowl Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kickin’ it with The Caps The Whitecaps have their second game against LA on Sunday. The team lost saturday, so they need to win to secure a third game. By the way, this was the first time in history that they sold enough tickets to open the upper bowl Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shaping BC’s Environmental Future: Fast Fashion We all love to get new clothes right? The shiny glow of something new, the soothing release of retail therapy... It's a huge part of our culture. You only need to stroll through any one of our great local malls to see that the clothing and fashion industry is alive and well... Or is it? CKNW Contributor Scott Shantz took a closer look at what's become known as the Fast Fashion industry, and what one local company is doing to fight back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is BC adequately addressing its toxic drug supply? The primary goal is to reduce dependence on the unregulated, toxic drug supply by providing access to a quality-controlled and regulated supply of drugs for individuals at risk. Guest: Michael Egilson, Chair of the BC Coroners Service Death Review Panel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minister Jennifer Whiteside has unequivocally rejected the primary recommendation from the BC Coroners Service toxic drug death review panel. The recommendation proposed a non-prescription approach to a safer drug supply. Guest: Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices