Mornings with Simi

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

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

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

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

Seg 1: Prominent cases of alleged lying involving individuals like Hunter Biden, Republican Representative George Santos, and rapper Offset have brought attention to the multifaceted nature of dishonesty. Guest: Christian Miller, A. C. Reid Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University Seg 2: It’s a huge decision and the province is saying that any single family zoning area can have a secondary suite. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: New Democrats introduce legislation that will end exclusive zoning for single family homes over most of B.C. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: A coalition of individuals with strong connections to Bishop's University is calling on the provincial government to exempt Bishop's from a proposed tuition fee increase for out-of-province students. Guest: Sébastien Lebel-Grenier, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Bishop’s University Seg 5: Shaping BC’s Environmental Future: The problem being addressed is the urgent need to remove CO2 from the atmosphere to create a habitable planet for humans and preserve biodiversity. Guest: Dr. Kate Moran, President and CEO of Ocean Networks Canada Seg 6: It’s Movember, and men everywhere will be putting their razor blades in the drawers and letting the lip hair grow long and strong! Guest: Mitch Hermansen, Movember Canada Seg 7: Scheduled to come into force in early 2024, The Intimate Images Protection Act will provide new ways to prevent the distribution of their intimate images without consent, improve access to justice, and give them a clear way to seek damages. Guest: Niki Sharma, Attorney General of British Columbia Seg 8: Housing Minister, Ravi Kahlon, has introduced legislation to promote the construction of small-scale, multi-unit housing in the province. This legislation will require municipalities to change zoning rules to facilitate the construction of townhomes, multiplexes, and laneway houses. Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC’s Minister of Housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Housing Minister, Ravi Kahlon, has introduced legislation to promote the construction of small-scale, multi-unit housing in the province. This legislation will require municipalities to change zoning rules to facilitate the construction of townhomes, multiplexes, and laneway houses. Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC’s Minister of Housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scheduled to come into force in early 2024, The Intimate Images Protection Act will provide new ways to prevent the distribution of their intimate images without consent, improve access to justice, and give them a clear way to seek damages. Guest: Niki Sharma, Attorney General of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Movember, and men everywhere will be putting their razor blades in the drawers and letting the lip hair grow long and strong! Guest: Mitch Hermansen, Movember Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shaping BC’s Environmental Future: The problem being addressed is the urgent need to remove CO2 from the atmosphere to create a habitable planet for humans and preserve biodiversity. Guest: Dr. Kate Moran, President and CEO of Ocean Networks Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A coalition of individuals with strong connections to Bishop's University is calling on the provincial government to exempt Bishop's from a proposed tuition fee increase for out-of-province students. Guest: Sébastien Lebel-Grenier, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Bishop’s University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: New Democrats introduce legislation that will end exclusive zoning for single family homes over most of B.C. 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

Its a huge decision and the province is saying that any single family zoning area can have a secondary suite. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prominent cases of alleged lying involving individuals like Hunter Biden, Republican Representative George Santos, and rapper Offset have brought attention to the multifaceted nature of dishonesty. Guest: Christian Miller, A. C. Reid Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Developing the Best Books of the Year list is a labour of love which involves a dedicated committee of Indigo of book lovers and book experts tirelessly collaborating to narrow a list of hundreds of novels down to their top ten. Guest: Rania Husseini, Senior Vice President of Print at Indigo Seg 2: The Halloween hangover is kicking in and the sugar crash is depleting the energy of youths, and adults everywhere! Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: BC United is rolling out a tax relief plan as the debate on carbon tax opens up and Kevin Falcon responds to Ottawa’s home heating oil tax break for Eastern provinces. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: What is illegal dumping and why does it seem so ordinary to see garbage just dropped off wherever is most convenient? Guest: Kristina Nishi, Manager of Recycling and Waste Recovery for The City of Richmond Seg 5: Shaping BC’s Environmental Future: Out of all the Canadian provinces and territories, British Columbia is the MOST bio-diverse, according to stats from bio diversity B-C dot org. To maintain and promote biodiversity in B-C, it is crucial that we protect habitats for creatures great and small. CKNW contributor Geri Mayer-Judson has a story that focuses on some VERY small creatures on Vancouver Island. Seg 6: Will transparency improve BC’s gender pay gap? Starting today, all employers in BC will have to include pay information on their public job postings. Guest: Kelli Paddon, BC’s Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity Seg 7: The Pink Shirt Day online store opens today. Since 2008 the campaign has raised over 2.8 million supporting youth anti-bullying programs in British Columbia and throughout Western Canada Guest: Andrea Cadogan, Vice President of Fortis BC Seg 8: The BC NDP is raising concerns and seeking federal assistance to help Canadians cope with heating costs during the upcoming winter season. Guest: Josie Osborne, BC Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation 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 BC NDP is raising concerns and seeking federal assistance to help Canadians cope with heating costs during the upcoming winter season. Guest: Josie Osborne, BC Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pink Shirt Day online store opens today. Since 2008 the campaign has raised over 2.8 million supporting youth anti-bullying programs in British Columbia and throughout Western Canada Guest: Andrea Cadogan, Vice President of Fortis BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will transparency improve BC’s gender pay gap? Starting today, all employers in BC will have to include pay information on their public job postings. Guest: Kelli Paddon, BC’s Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shaping BC’s Environmental Future: Out of all the Canadian provinces and territories, British Columbia is the MOST bio-diverse, according to stats from bio diversity B-C dot org. To maintain and promote biodiversity in B-C, it is crucial that we protect habitats for creatures great and small. CKNW contributor Geri Mayer-Judson has a story that focuses on some VERY small creatures on Vancouver Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is illegal dumping and why does it seem so ordinary to see garbage just dropped off wherever is most convenient? Guest: Kristina Nishi, Manager of Recycling and Waste Recovery for The City of Richmond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: BC United is rolling out a tax relief plan as the debate on carbon tax opens up and Kevin Falcon responds to Ottawa’s home heating oil tax break for Eastern provinces. 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 Halloween hangover is kicking in and the sugar crash is depleting the energy of youths, and adults everywhere! Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Developing the Best Books of the Year list is a labour of love which involves a dedicated committee of Indigo of book lovers and book experts tirelessly collaborating to narrow a list of hundreds of novels down to their top ten. Guest: Rania Husseini, Senior Vice President of Print at Indigo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: In 1958, the Herrmann family of Seaford, Long Island, encountered unexplained phenomena in their suburban home, including popping sounds and objects moving mysteriously. Guest: Megan Alda, Host of the Podcast “Haunted History” Seg 2: At what age would you take your kids to court in order to get them up and out of your home? Or are parents obligated to take care of their kids forever? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: It’s been three weeks since Hamas attack in Israel and the Premier announced that Holocaust education will now be incorporated into the curriculum in B.C. high schools. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: A new public safety coalition called "SOS: Save Our Streets" has been formed in British Columbia by prominent retailers and community groups. Guest: Ian Tostenson, President and CEO BC Restaurant and Food Services Association Seg 5: In British Columbia, shellfish hatcheries face significant challenges due to annual mortality events, linked to factors like marine heat waves, infectious agents, ocean acidification, and climate change. Guest: Dr. Timothy Green, Canada Research Chair in Shellfish Health and Genetics Seg 6: The LeoCraft Design Team from Princess Margaret Secondary School in Surrey, B.C., consisting of 10 students in grades 11 and 12, has been selected to compete in NASA's 2024 Human Exploration Rover Challenge. Guest: Jeevan Sandhu and Jasmeet Kaur Dhaliwal Seg 7: Arthritis Society Canada has released The State of Arthritis in Canada Report Card, giving low grades to all provinces and territories. British Columbia eked out a C grade overall (66/100). Guest: Trish Barbato, President and CEO of the Arthritis Society Seg 8: Will cameras be able to detect if drivers are using their cell phone at the time of an accident? Guest: Lorraine Sommerfeld, Auto Columnist for Driving.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will cameras be able to detect if drivers are using their cell phone at the time of an accident? Guest: Lorraine Sommerfeld, Auto Columnist for Driving.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arthritis Society Canada has released The State of Arthritis in Canada Report Card, giving low grades to all provinces and territories. British Columbia eked out a C grade overall (66/100). Guest: Trish Barbato, President and CEO of the Arthritis Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The LeoCraft Design Team from Princess Margaret Secondary School in Surrey, B.C., consisting of 10 students in grades 11 and 12, has been selected to compete in NASA's 2024 Human Exploration Rover Challenge. Guest: Jeevan Sandhu and Jasmeet Kaur Dhaliwal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In British Columbia, shellfish hatcheries face significant challenges due to annual mortality events, linked to factors like marine heat waves, infectious agents, ocean acidification, and climate change. Guest: Dr. Timothy Green, Canada Research Chair in Shellfish Health and Genetics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new public safety coalition called "SOS: Save Our Streets" has been formed in British Columbia by prominent retailers and community groups. Guest: Ian Tostenson, President and CEO BC Restaurant and Food Services Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: It’s been three weeks since Hamas attack in Israel and the Premier announced that Holocaust education will now be incorporated into the curriculum in B.C. high schools. 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

At what age would you take your kids to court in order to get them up and out of your home? Or are parents obligated to take care of their kids forever? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1958, the Herrmann family of Seaford, Long Island, encountered unexplained phenomena in their suburban home, including popping sounds and objects moving mysteriously. Guest: Megan Alda, Host of the Podcast “Haunted History” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How a Soviet doctor tried to create human-ape super warriors. Why does time fly as you age? How will BC’s new Rebate Program help small businesses? What should Vancouver do with its golf courses? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the most haunted places in Canada? Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel: ghost bride walking on staircase, a woman who knocks on doors, a ghost bellhop that is very helpful, etc. Charles Camsell Hospital in Edmonton: Empty hospital being turned into condos. Stories of crying in rooms, elevator in morgue working without electricity, ghosts screaming, etc. Victoria Legislature: lots of stories of ghosts looking at people from around corners, phantom footsteps, talking etc Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx” View from Victoria: Political hauntings Ferry workers union goes public with breakdown over overtime and Eric McNeely is surprised that the new management team has picked a fight. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist The Weekly Cecchini Check-in Law enforcement agencies have launched a massive search operation in southern Maine to locate Robert Card, a man accused of committing two mass shootings that resulted in the deaths of 18 people Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News The case of the mummified mining town in Northern B.C. Kitsault is an abandoned mining town in a secluded and picturesque spot in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Canada Guest: Amanda Follett Hosgood, reporter in Northern B.C. for The Tyee What does it take to become one of B.C.’s best teachers? Guest: Jenny Mitchell, teacher at Summerland Middle School and this year’s recipient of the Premier’s Award for Excellence in Education in the area of Community Engagement Kickin’ it with the Whitecaps Playoff game Saturday in Los Angeles – big game against LAFC Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Inside the initiatives and projects headed by the Honourable Janet Austin Guest: The Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant governor of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices