Mornings with Simi

View From Victoria: The UBCM has voted against calling on the government to lift the mandatory vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. But it's divisive. Just like the issue. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A comprehensive investigation by BBC 3 has unveiled the troubling influence of TikTok on online frenzies, leading to real-world instances of anti-social behaviour. Guest: Marianna Spring, Disinformation and Social Media Correspondent for the BBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How dark literature can help first-year university students find their path Guest: Caron Gentry, Professor Vice-Chancellor of Design and Social Sciences at Northumbria University Seg 3: View From Victoria: John Rustad comes out against SOGI, being the only provincial leader to promise to scrap the learning module Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 4: What caused BC to experience 30 earthquakes in 3 days? Guest: Dr. John Cassidy, Senior Research Scientist with Natural Resources Canada Seg 5: How will free 911-only mobile phones benefit seniors? Guest: Constable Tania Visintin, Media Relations Officer for the Vancouver Police Department Seg 6: Will Canada Post face consequences for illegally selling our personal information to businesses? Guest: Dr. Ann Cavoukian, Executive Director of Global Privacy & Security by Design Centre, and Senior Fellow of the Ted Rogers Leadership Centre at Ryerson University Seg 7: Are BC landlords evicting tenants to re-rent at a higher price? Guest: Pete Fry, Director of the Union of BC Municipalities and Green Party Vancouver City Councillor Seg 8: Why an advocacy group is putting stickers with crash stats at dangerous intersections Guest: Jade Buchanan, Member of Vision Zero Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why an advocacy group is putting stickers with crash stats at dangerous intersections. Guest: Jade Buchanan, Member of Vision Zero Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are BC landlords evicting tenants to re-rent at a higher price? Guest: Pete Fry, Director of the Union of BC Municipalities and Green Party Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Canada Post face consequences for illegally selling our personal information to businesses? Guest: Dr. Ann Cavoukian, Executive Director of Global Privacy & Security by Design Centre, and Senior Fellow of the Ted Rogers Leadership Centre at Ryerson University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How will free 911-only mobile phones benefit seniors? Guest: Constable Tania Visintin, Media Relations Officer for the Vancouver Police Department Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What caused BC to experience 30 earthquakes in 3 days? Guest: Dr. John Cassidy, Senior Research Scientist with Natural Resources Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: John Rustad comes out against SOGI, being the only provincial leader to promise to scrap the learning module Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News is here with his take on the day's headlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How dark literature can help first-year university students find their path Guest: Caron Gentry, Professor Vice-Chancellor of Design and Social Sciences at Northumbria University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: The Cafe of Mistaken Orders, located in the quiet suburb of Sengawa in western Tokyo, is a unique and heartwarming establishment. Guest: Michelle Lee, Tokyo Bureau Chief for The Washington Post Seg 2: Scott weighs in on why trucks keep hitting overpasses. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: BC United has a plan for fighting wildfires but what does the plan entail and does it even make sense? We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Seg 4: How the allegations against Russell Brand reflect the underbelly of comedy Guest: Dr. Ellie Tomsett, Senior Lecturer at the Birmingham School of Media Seg 5: Another overpass was struck by an over-height truck in Metro Vancouver, forcing the partial closure of a major highway. Guest: Trevor Halford, MLA for BC United and Shadow Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure, and ICBC Seg 6: Why we need to teach children how to use the internet Guest: Devorah Heitner, Author of “Growing up in Public: Coming of age in a digital world” Seg 7: Demonstrations under the banner “1 Million March for Children” are planned for September 20th across multiple locations in Canada. Guest: Fareed Khan, Founder of Canadians United Against Hate Seg 8: 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

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

Demonstrations under the banner “1 Million March for Children” are planned for September 20th across multiple locations in Canada. Guest: Fareed Khan, Founder of Canadians United Against Hate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another overpass was struck by an over-height truck in Metro Vancouver, forcing the partial closure of a major highway. Guest: Trevor Halford, MLA for BC United and Shadow Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure, and ICBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why we need to teach children how to use the internet. Guest: Devorah Heitner, Author of “Growing up in Public: Coming of age in a digital world” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How the allegations against Russell Brand reflect the underbelly of comedy Guest: Dr. Ellie Tomsett, Senior Lecturer at the Birmingham School of Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: BC United has a plan for fighting wildfires but what does the plan entail and does it even make sense? We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott weighs in on why trucks keep hitting overpasses. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cafe of Mistaken Orders, located in the quiet suburb of Sengawa in western Tokyo, is a unique and heartwarming establishment. Guest: Michelle Lee, Tokyo Bureau Chief for The Washington Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Déjà vu is a cognitive phenomenon characterized by the eerie sensation of having previously encountered a completely new situation. Guest: Dr. Akira O’Connor, Senior Lecturer for the School of Psychology & Neuroscience at the University of St Andrews Seg 2: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accused the government of India of involvement in the fatal shooting of Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Guest: David Akin, Chief Political Correspondent for Global News Seg 3: View From Victoria: Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 4: How is BC mending its gender pay gap? Guest: Kelli Paddon, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity Seg 5: Are City Councillors releasing inaccurate financial information about the SPS? Guest: Linda Annis, Surrey First City Councillor Seg 6: Why is Canada accusing India of foreign interference? Guest: Dan Stanton, Director of the National Security Program at the University of Ottawa and Former Executive Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Seg 7: British Columbia's Premier, David Eby, has introduced a significant development aimed at streamlining the province's permitting process for home builders. Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC’s Minister of Housing Seg 8: Introducing a motion on to increase funding for 911 service and add a 4th call option for mental health emergencies. Guest: Craig Hodge, Coquitlam City Councillor Chair for the UBCM Community Safety Committee and Co-Chair of the RCMP Contract Management Committee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing a motion on to increase funding for 911 service and add a 4th call option for mental health emergencies. Guest: Craig Hodge, Coquitlam City Councillor Chair for the UBCM Community Safety Committee and Co-Chair of the RCMP Contract Management Committee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

British Columbia's Premier, David Eby, has introduced a significant development aimed at streamlining the province's permitting process for home builders. Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC’s Minister of Housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is Canada accusing India of foreign interference? Guest: Dan Stanton, Director of the National Security Program at the University of Ottawa and Former Executive Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How is BC mending its gender pay gap? Guest: Kelli Paddon, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are City Councillors releasing inaccurate financial information about the SPS? Guest: Linda Annis, Surrey First City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News is here with his take on the day's headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accused the government of India of involvement in the fatal shooting of Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Guest: David Akin, Chief Political Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Déjà vu is a cognitive phenomenon characterized by the eerie sensation of having previously encountered a completely new situation. Guest: Dr. Akira O’Connor, Senior Lecturer for the School of Psychology & Neuroscience at the University of St Andrews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Can psychedelics alter the links between our two “selves?” Guest: Saga Briggs, Freelance Journalist and Author of “How to Change Your Body: The Science of Interoception and Healing Through Connection to Yourself and Others” Seg 2: Mike Babcock, the head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, resigned following allegations by former NHL player and Spittin' Chiclets Podcaster, Paul Bissonnette, that Babcock improperly viewed players' smartphones. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Premier David Eby has kicked out MLA Adam Walker from the NDP caucus, but we have no idea why. Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 4: The housing crisis in Canada has centered around university and college students, with various factors contributing to the problem. How do bylaws create roadblocks for international students? Guest: Alexander Wray, Doctoral Candidate in the Department of Geography at Western University and President of the Town and Gown Association of Ontario Seg 5: Can we ever achieve worldwide equal pay? Guest: Michelle Dunhill, Regional Director at Robert Half Toronto Seg 6: Finding childcare in the Lower Mainland is increasingly challenging for parents, and this issue is further compounded by the imposition of high non-refundable registration fees by some childcare facilities. Guest: Sharon Gregson, Spokesperson for the Coalition of Childcare Advocates of BC Seg 7: Monday Morning Quarterback Crazy 41-37 comeback win over Ottawa. Biggest fourth-quarter comeback in team history and the second-biggest overall comeback in team history (20 points in 2004 was the biggest). Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Seg 8: Should the public have a say when patients with violent backgrounds are released? Guest: Aasheesh Puri, Associate at Acumen Law Corporation Seg 9: Would reintroducing the Interurban Tram Line benefit BC? Langley Township is embarking on an ambitious plan to resurrect an old railway system that could significantly improve transportation connectivity in British Columbia. Guest: Rick Green, Former Mayor of the Township of Langley and President of the South Fraser Community Rail Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Langley Township is embarking on an ambitious plan to resurrect an old railway system that could significantly improve transportation connectivity in British Columbia. Guest: Rick Green, Former Mayor of the Township of Langley and President of the South Fraser Community Rail Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should the public have a say when patients with violent backgrounds are released? Guest: Aasheesh Puri, Associate at Acumen Law Corporation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monday Morning Quarterback Crazy 41-37 comeback win over Ottawa. Biggest fourth-quarter comeback in team history and the second-biggest overall comeback in team history. Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding childcare in the Lower Mainland is increasingly challenging for parents, and this issue is further compounded by the imposition of high non-refundable registration fees by some childcare facilities. Guest: Sharon Gregson, Spokesperson for the Coalition of Childcare Advocates of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can we ever achieve worldwide equal pay? Guest: Michelle Dunhill, Regional Director at Robert Half Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Babcock, the head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, resigned following allegations by former NHL player and Spittin' Chiclets Podcaster, Paul Bissonnette, that Babcock improperly viewed players' smartphones. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The housing crisis in Canada has centered around university and college students, with various factors contributing to the problem. How do bylaws create roadblocks for international students? Guest: Alexander Wray, Doctoral Candidate in the Department of Geography at Western University and President of the Town and Gown Association of Ontario Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: Premier David Eby has kicked out MLA Adam Walker from the NDP caucus, but we have no idea why. Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News is here with his take on the day's headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can psychedelics alter the links between our two “selves?” Guest: Saga Briggs, Freelance Journalist and Author of “How to Change Your Body: The Science of Interoception and Healing Through Connection to Yourself and Others” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How the death of a millionaire sparked the biggest baby boom in Canadian history Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx” Seg 2: Vancouver City Council has unanimously approved a motion to allow lower-density neighborhoods to have up to eight homes on a single lot. Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung, ABC Vancouver City Councillor Seg 3: View From Victoria: The review board reported how unsafe the release of a man would be to the community, but the accused was allowed out of a psychiatric hospital anyway. How does it happen? Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Seg 4: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in: Caesars Entertainment has revealed that hackers gained access to its loyalty program database. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 5: An advisory panel to the FDA has unanimously agreed that phenylephrine, a common decongestant ingredient in many over-the-counter cold medicines, is ineffective. Guest: Dr. Michelle Arnot, Professor and Associate Chair of the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Toronto Seg 6: Why have Indigenous Studies become mandatory for students in Grade 12? Guest: Jo Chrona, Education Consultant and Author of Wayi Wah! Indigenous Pedagogies: An Act for Reconciliation and Anti-Racist Education Seg 7: Kickin’ it with The Caps Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Seg 8: With approval from the federal government, the BC government has decided to prohibit the possession of illegal drugs in specific public spaces like playgrounds, spray pools, wading pools, and skate parks. Guest: Leonard Krog, Mayor of Nanaimo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With approval from the federal government, the BC government has decided to prohibit the possession of illegal drugs in specific public spaces like playgrounds, spray pools, wading pools, and skate parks. Guest: Leonard Krog, Mayor of Nanaimo 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

Why have Indigenous Studies become mandatory for students in Grade 12? Guest: Jo Chrona, Education Consultant and Author of Wayi Wah! Indigenous Pedagogies: An Act for Reconciliation and Anti-Racist Education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An advisory panel to the FDA has unanimously agreed that phenylephrine, a common decongestant ingredient in many over-the-counter cold medicines, is ineffective. Guest: Dr. Michelle Arnot, Professor and Associate Chair of the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Weekly Cecchini Check-in: Caesars Entertainment has revealed that hackers gained access to its loyalty program database. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

View From Victoria: The review board reported how unsafe the release of a man would be to the community, but the accused was allowed out of a psychiatric hospital anyway. How does it happen? Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver City Council has unanimously approved a motion to allow lower-density neighborhoods to have up to eight homes on a single lot. Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung, ABC Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How the death of a millionaire sparked the biggest baby boom in Canadian history Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Mount Shasta, a prominent volcano in Northern California, has become a hub for various myths, legends, and paranormal beliefs. Guest: Laura Kiniry, Award-Winning Freelance Writer Seg 2: View From Victoria: Bruce Banman has left the BC United Party and is now a BC Conservative! Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Seg 3: The union representing 911 dispatchers in British Columbia is urging municipal leaders in the province to seek a comprehensive overhaul of the emergency response system during the upcoming annual convention of the Union of BC Municipalities. Guest: Donald Grant, President of Emergency Communications Professionals of BC Seg 4: Sharing the beauty of science through art and making chemistry more accessible and engaging. Guest: Dr. Vance Williams, Professor and Associate Dean of the Department of Chemistry at Simon Fraser University Seg 5: Why do politicians cross the floor and join another party while in office? Does it ever actually work out in the politicians favour? Guest: Dr. Hamish Telford, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of the Fraser Valley Seg 6: Was there only one gunman involved in JFK’s assassination or does the official report need to be re-investigated? Guest: Jim Robenalt, Partner of Thompson Hine Law Firm, Presidential Historian, and Vanity Fair Contributor Seg 7: Vancouver council has approved a substantial increase in the business license fee for short-term rental operators, raising it by more than eight times the current rate. Guest: Lenny Zhou, City Councillor for ABC Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver council has approved a substantial increase in the business license fee for short-term rental operators, raising it by more than eight times the current rate. Guest: Lenny Zhou, City Councillor for ABC Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Was there only one gunman involved in JFK’s assassination? Guest: James Robenalt, Political History Author and Owner of Thompson Hine's Business Litigation Practice Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices