Mornings with Simi

Noise colours, which are defined by their different frequencies, can affect people's mental and physical well-being in a variety of ways Guest: Dr. Barbara Shinn-Cunningham, Cowan Professor of Auditory Neuroscience and Director of the Neuroscience Institute at Carnegie Mellon University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: The rise of artificial intelligence has introduced transformative possibilities in text analysis. However, when AI encounters intricate and perplexing text, it confronts a unique set of challenges, proving the algorithm’s limitations. Guest: Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Science Communicator for JILA at the University of Colorado and the Editor-in-Chief of Light & Matter Seg 2: New research is out and it is showing that hitting the snooze button in the morning might actually make waking up easier. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simii Seg 3: View From Victoria: The town of Lytton is seeing delays in rebuilding after wildfires destroyed the town. Now it's dealing with delays due to bureaucracy and government inaction. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: Delving into the intricate history and complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with a particular emphasis on the Oslo Accords and their evolution over the past three decades. Guest: Dr. Amnon Aran, Professor of International Politics of the Middle East at the City University of London Seg 5: Canada's National Ballet School is embarking on its annual National Audition Tour, looking for exceptionally talented and passionate young dancers to join its esteemed Professional Ballet-Academic Program in the vibrant city of Toronto. Guest: Elizabeth, Local Grade 9 Student Attending the National Ballet School’s Professional Program Seg 6: Why did Langley defund Christmas in Williams Park? Guest: Eric Woodward, Mayor of Langley Seg 7: The concept of pedestrian scramble or "all walk" crossings, where pedestrians can cross from any corner of an intersection to any other corner, and examines the challenges and considerations associated with their implementation. Guest: John Turecki, Founder of Step One Mobility and Former Manager of Transportation Design for the City of Vancouver Seg 8: Luke Farritor, a 21-year-old computer science major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, became part of a global effort to translate ancient Roman scrolls that had been severely damaged by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79. Guest: Luke Farritor, 21-year-old Computer Science Major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke Farritor, a 21-year-old computer science major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, became part of a global effort to translate ancient Roman scrolls that had been severely damaged by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79. Guest: Luke Farritor, 21-year-old Computer Science Major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The concept of pedestrian scramble or "all walk" crossings, where pedestrians can cross from any corner of an intersection to any other corner, and examines the challenges and considerations associated with their implementation. Guest: John Turecki, Founder of Step One Mobility and Former Manager of Transportation Design for the City of Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why did Langley defund Christmas in Williams Park? Guest: Eric Woodward, Mayor of Langley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada's National Ballet School is embarking on its annual National Audition Tour, looking for exceptionally talented and passionate young dancers to join its esteemed Professional Ballet-Academic Program in the vibrant city of Toronto. Guest: Elizabeth, Local Grade 9 Student Attending the National Ballet School’s Professional Program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delving into the intricate history and complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with a particular emphasis on the Oslo Accords and their evolution over the past three decades. Guest: Dr. Amnon Aran, Professor of International Politics of the Middle East at the City University of London Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: The town of Lytton is seeing delays in rebuilding after wildfires destroyed the town. Now it's dealing with delays due to bureaucracy and government inaction. 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

New research is out and it is showing that hitting the snooze button in the morning might actually make waking up easier. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The rise of artificial intelligence has introduced transformative possibilities in text analysis. However, when AI encounters intricate and perplexing text, it confronts a unique set of challenges, proving the algorithm’s limitations. Guest: Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Science Communicator for JILA at the University of Colorado and the Editor-in-Chief of Light & Matter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: When it comes to the holiday season, Deloitte Canada is forecasting spending to be down about 11 per cent from last year. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 2: View From Victoria: The Premier is going bad cop/good cop on Surrey saying the fight is over and not to waste any money on a court challenge because the City of Surrey will lose. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: The organizers of the annual Christmas in Williams Park display in the Township of Langley received a letter in mid-September from the municipality stating that they would no longer support the event. Guest: Barbara Sharp, President of the Christmas in Williams Park Society Seg 4: U-S President Joe Biden has arrived in Israel, for some high stakes diplomacy. Biden met earlier with the Israeli Prime Minister and Israel’s war cabinet. Guest: Jeff Semple, Senior Correspondent for Global News National Seg 5: Why are over a ⅓ of us willing to change jobs in the next year? Guest: Darryl Wright, People Advisory Services and Talent and Future of Work at Ernst & Young Canada Seg 6: A once-per-month income assistance payment system significantly impacts drug-related deaths and the overall well-being of people living in poverty in BC. This policy has been in place for decades, leading to several concerning outcomes. Guest: Dr. Lindsey Richardson, Research Scientist with the BC Centre on Substance Use and Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of British Columbia 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

A once-per-month income assistance payment system significantly impacts drug-related deaths and the overall well-being of people living in poverty in BC. This policy has been in place for decades, leading to several concerning outcomes. Guest: Dr. Lindsey Richardson, Research Scientist with the BC Centre on Substance Use and Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are over a ⅓ of us willing to change jobs in the next year? Guest: Darryl Wright, People Advisory Services and Talent and Future of Work at Ernst & Young Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U-S President Joe Biden has arrived in Israel, for some high stakes diplomacy. Biden met earlier with the Israeli Prime Minister and Israel’s war cabinet. Guest: Jeff Semple, Senior Correspondent for Global News National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The organizers of the annual Christmas in Williams Park display in the Township of Langley received a letter in mid-September from the municipality stating that they would no longer support the event. Guest: Barbara Sharp, President of the Christmas in Williams Park Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: The Premier is going bad cop/good cop on Surrey saying the fight is over and not to waste any money on a court challenge because the City of Surrey will lose. 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

When it comes to the holiday season, Deloitte Canada is forecasting spending to be down about 11 per cent from last year. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: In 1905, George Cove developed solar panels that could offer a cleaner and more affordable alternative to household fossil fuels. But, just when his company was about to take off in 1909, Cove was mysteriously kidnapped, leading fossil fuel companies to take over. Guest: Dr. Sugandha Srivastav, British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow and Lecturer in Environmental Economics at the University of Oxford Seg 2: UN experts have warned that Gaza is being "strangled" by Israel's weeklong siege and aerial bombardment. Now, concerns are growing that further escalation and a lack of safety for fleeing civilians could risk drawing regional foes into the long-running conflict. Guest: Crystal Goomansingh, Global News Europe Bureau Chief Seg 3: View From Victoria: Has the Surrey policing standoff come to an end? Mike Farnworth introduces legislation to make Surrey Policing Service the provider of policing services. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: Buy now, pay later" is a relatively new financial technology that enables consumers to make immediate purchases and pay in installments at a later date. Guest: Vivek Astvansh, Associate professor of Quantitative Marketing and Analytics at McGill University Seg 5: BC has introduced new legislation regulating short-term rentals on platforms like Airbnb to improve the availability and affordability of long-term housing in the province. Guest: Dr. David Wachsmuth, Canada Research Chair in Urban Governance and Associate Professor at McGill University’s School of Urban Planning Seg 6: The article underscores the challenges in discussing war with children and the need to shield them from the harsh realities of global conflicts by emphasizing the importance of preserving children's innocence. Guest: Alex Kingsbury, Editor At Large for The New York Times Seg 7: The historical evolution of margarine in Canada is filled with debates, political opposition, and the federal ban on margarine, along with regional variations in provincial regulations and coloration policies Guest: Ryan Manucha, Lawyer and Author of "Booze, Cigarettes, and Constitutional Dust-ups: Canada's Quest for Interprovincial Free Trade" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The historical evolution of margarine in Canada is filled with debates, political opposition, and the federal ban on margarine, along with regional variations in provincial regulations and coloration policies Guest: Ryan Manucha, Lawyer and Author of "Booze, Cigarettes, and Constitutional Dust-ups: Canada's Quest for Interprovincial Free Trade" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The article underscores the challenges in discussing war with children and the need to shield them from the harsh realities of global conflicts by emphasizing the importance of preserving children's innocence. Guest: Alex Kingsbury, Editor At Large for The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC has introduced new legislation regulating short-term rentals on platforms like Airbnb to improve the availability and affordability of long-term housing in the province. Guest: Dr. David Wachsmuth, Canada Research Chair in Urban Governance and Associate Professor at McGill University’s School of Urban Planning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buy now, pay later" is a relatively new financial technology that enables consumers to make immediate purchases and pay in installments at a later date. Guest: Vivek Astvansh, Associate professor of Quantitative Marketing and Analytics at McGill University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: Has the Surrey policing standoff come to an end? Mike Farnworth introduces legislation to make Surrey Policing Service the provider of policing services. 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

UN experts have warned that Gaza is being "strangled" by Israel's weeklong siege and aerial bombardment. Now, concerns are growing that further escalation and a lack of safety for fleeing civilians could risk drawing regional foes into the long-running conflict. Guest: Crystal Goomansingh, Global News Europe Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1905, George Cove developed solar panels that could offer a cleaner and more affordable alternative to household fossil fuels. But, just when his company was about to take off in 1909, Cove was mysteriously kidnapped, leading fossil fuel companies to take over. Guest: Dr. Sugandha Srivastav, British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow and Lecturer in Environmental Economics at the University of Oxford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Dr. Günster and his team are addressing lunar dust issues on moon missions, which can harm equipment due to the Moon's low gravity. Guest: Dr. Jens Günster, Director of Division Ceramic Processing and Biomaterials at BAM: Germany’s Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing Seg 2: Would you watch your favourite artist perform, but on a screen? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: The crackdown on AirBnB and other short-term vacation rentals. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: The international community is calling for humanitarian aid and the protection of Israeli and Palestinian civilians fleeing from the war as conditions in Gaza continue to deteriorate. Guest: Jeff Semple, Senior Correspondent for Global News National Seg 5: Talking about rental situations with a roommate when one person decides to move out. What Often happens here is that the tenancy agreement is voided, and the new tenancy can be entered into with the roommate who is staying, and the landlord. Guest: Emma Lazo, Public Legal Education Coordinator for the Tenancy Resource and Advisory Center Seg 6: The Coquitlam Public Library has cancelled its October 21st Drag Story Time due to safety concerns. Guest: Dr. Conor Barker, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology & Faculty of Education at Mount Saint Vincent University Seg 7: Monday Morning Quarterback A 33-30 win in Hamilton to stay alive in the race for first in the West. The Lions need to beat Calgary Friday and get lots of help. Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Seg 8: Speculation has arisen regarding Iran's involvement in Hamas's recent attack on Israel, with questions about potential Iranian support for the conflict. Guest: Kimia, Iranian TV Host living in Vancouver Seg 9: Nearly a year after ABC Vancouver's election victory, driven in part by a commitment to hire 100 police officers and 100 mental health nurses, it's evident that the latter half of this promise is facing significant challenges. Guest: Shirley Chan, President of Pathways Serious Mental Illness Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nearly a year after ABC Vancouver's election victory, driven in part by a commitment to hire 100 police officers and 100 mental health nurses, it's evident that the latter half of this promise is facing significant challenges. Guest: Shirley Chan, President of Pathways Serious Mental Illness Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speculation has arisen regarding Iran's involvement in Hamas's recent attack on Israel, with questions about potential Iranian support for the conflict. Guest: Kimia, Iranian TV Host living in Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monday Morning Quarterback A 33-30 win in Hamilton to stay alive in the race for first in the West. The Lions need to beat Calgary Friday and get lots of help. Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Coquitlam Public Library has cancelled its October 21st Drag Story Time due to safety concerns. Guest: Dr. Conor Barker, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology & Faculty of Education at Mount Saint Vincent University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking about rental situations with a roommate when one person decides to move out. What Often happens here is that the tenancy agreement is voided, and the new tenancy can be entered into with the roommate who is staying, and the landlord. Guest: Emma Lazo, Public Legal Education Coordinator for the Tenancy Resource and Advisory Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The international community is calling for humanitarian aid and the protection of Israeli and Palestinian civilians fleeing from the war as conditions in Gaza continue to deteriorate. Guest: Jeff Semple, Senior Correspondent for Global News National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: The crackdown on AirBnB and other short-term vacation rentals. 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

Would you watch your favourite artist perform, but on a screen? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Günster and his team are addressing lunar dust issues on moon missions, which can harm equipment due to the Moon's low gravity. Guest: Dr. Jens Günster, Director of Division Ceramic Processing and Biomaterials at BAM: Germany’s Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Our fear of Friday the 13th stems from a mixture of mythology and biblical events, which has only been exacerbated by pop-cultures fixation on its reputation. Guest: Dr. Phillips Stevens Jr., Associate Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at the University of Buffalo Seg 2: View From Victoria: 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 Representative Steve Scalise, the chosen Republican nominee for the next Speaker of The U.S. House of Representatives withdrew from the race due to party divisions. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: The Federal Minister of Environment’s delay in recommending an emergency order for the northern spotted owl's protection has triggered a legal challenge by the Wilderness Committee, represented by Ecojustice Guest: Andhra Azevedo, Staff Lawyer for Ecojustice Canada Seg 5: Hamas has orchestrated a hostage crisis by capturing around 150 individuals, including children, military personnel, and the elderly. This operation is a multi-faceted strategy intended to exert pressure on Israel and draw global attention to the dire conditions in Gaza. Guest: Dr. James Forest, Professor and Director of Security Studies at the University of Massachusetts’ Lowell School of Criminology and Justice Studies Seg 6: The Supreme Court of Canada's recent decision pertains to the Hells Angels' appeal against the forfeiture of three of their clubhouses. This decision is significant as it validates British Columbia's efforts to combat organized crime through asset forfeiture. Guest: Kim Bolan, Crime Reporter for the Vancouver Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supreme Court of Canada's recent decision pertains to the Hells Angels' appeal against the forfeiture of three of their clubhouses. This decision is significant as it validates British Columbia's efforts to combat organized crime through asset forfeiture. Guest: Kim Bolan, Crime Reporter for the Vancouver Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hamas has orchestrated a hostage crisis by capturing around 150 individuals, including children, military personnel, and the elderly. This operation is a multi-faceted strategy intended to exert pressure on Israel and draw global attention to the dire conditions in Gaza. Guest: Dr. James Forest, Professor and Director of Security Studies at the University of Massachusetts’ Lowell School of Criminology and Justice Studies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Federal Minister of Environment’s delay in recommending an emergency order for the northern spotted owl's protection has triggered a legal challenge by the Wilderness Committee, represented by Ecojustice Guest: Andhra Azevedo, Staff Lawyer for Ecojustice Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Weekly Cecchini Check-in Representative Steve Scalise, the chosen Republican nominee for the next Speaker of The U.S. House of Representatives withdrew from the race due to party divisions. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: 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

Our fear of Friday the 13th stems from a mixture of mythology and biblical events, which has only been exacerbated by pop-cultures fixation on its reputation. Guest: Dr. Phillips Stevens Jr., Associate Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at the University of Buffalo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: The Nobel Prizes recognize pioneering scientific achievements, some of which originate in unexpected places. One of these pioneers is George de Hevesy, a Nobel Laureate in chemistry in 1943, who made a groundbreaking discovery while at a boarding house cafeteria. Guest: Dr. Artemis Spyrou, Professor of Physics at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams at Michigan State University Seg 2: View From Victoria: The NDP has issued a letter of expectations to new BC Utilities Commission CEO Mark Jaccard, one month after firing David Morton. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: British Columbia, UBC, and the ALS Society of BC have teamed up and successfully raised over $5.3 million to establish an endowed trust for an ALS Research Professorship at UBC as part of PROJECT HOPE. Guest: Dr. Erik Pioro, Professor of Neurology at the UBC Department of Medicine Lead of the ALS Society of British Columbia’s PROJECT HOPE Seg 4: What happens when a roommate moves out? Guest: Hunter Bouchard, VP of operations at landlord BC Seg 5: How are people in Tel Aviv coping with the Israel-Hamas war? Guest: Lea Herman, Canadian living in Tel Aviv Seg 6: Ken Sim introduced a new motion to expedite housing supply by collaborating with the provincial government on rezoning and regulations for short-term rentals. Guest: Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Sim introduced a new motion to expedite housing supply by collaborating with the provincial government on rezoning and regulations for short-term rentals. Guest: Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How are people in Tel Aviv coping with the Israel-Hamas war? Guest: Lea Herman, Canadian living in Tel Aviv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when a roommate moves out? Guest: Hunter Bouchard, VP of operations at landlord BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

British Columbia, UBC, and the ALS Society of BC have teamed up and successfully raised over $5.3 million to establish an endowed trust for an ALS Research Professorship at UBC as part of PROJECT HOPE. Guest: Dr. Erik Pioro, Professor of Neurology at the UBC Department of Medicine Lead of the ALS Society of British Columbia’s PROJECT HOPE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: The NDP has issued a letter of expectations to new BC Utilities Commission CEO Mark Jaccard, one month after firing David Morton. 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 Nobel Prizes recognize pioneering scientific achievements, some of which originate in unexpected places. One of these pioneers is George de Hevesy, a Nobel Laureate in chemistry in 1943, who made a groundbreaking discovery while at a boarding house cafeteria. Guest: Dr. Artemis Spyrou, Professor of Physics at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams at Michigan State University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices