Mornings with Simi
Mornings with Simi (Monday – Friday: 5.30 – 9am) helps you wake-up, reconnect, and get your day off on the right foot. Simi Sara dives into on the headlines of the day with veteran Global News anchors and reporters. They help you navigate through the details of the stories, highlight essential information and share new perspectives on how the daily news affects you. Simi loves the Lower Mainland. She’s lived here her whole life and truly understands the history and challenges our communities have faced over the years. Spend your Mornings with Simi and spend the rest of your day talking about what you heard on the show.
Episodes
Seg 1: Why do people enjoy nostalgia?
The idea of nostalgia has gone through a significant transformation over the years, from being considered a fatal illness to now being recognized as a psychological phenomenon that has a significant impact on societal and political trends.
Guest: Dr. Agnes Arnold-Forster, Chancellor's Fellow in the History of Medicine, History of Emotions, Modern British History at the University of Edinburgh
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May 14, 2024 • 8 mins
How is Fort Nelson contending with the Parker Lake Wildfire?
Guest: Rob Fraser, Mayor of the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality
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May 14, 2024 • 9 mins
The Province will not be involved in the regulation of rents in the DTES. The amendments introduced today will merely enable the City of Vancouver to enforce its own bylaws
Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC’s Minister of Housing
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May 14, 2024 • 5 mins
It’s Playoff Hockey! We get the latest on the Vancouver Canucks as they make their way towards hopefully hoisting the Stanley Cup!
Guest: Jay Janower, Sports Anchor for Global News
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May 14, 2024 • 7 mins
The wildfire near Fort Nelson has rapidly grown and now poses a significant threat to the community, burning just 2.5 kilometers away.
Guest: Sarah Hall, Information Officer for the British Columbia Wildfire Service
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May 14, 2024 • 8 mins
It’s one of the biggest trends in health and dieting, but is it actually good for you?
Guest: Dr. Evan Foreman, Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences and Director of the Well Centre at Drexel University
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May 14, 2024 • 7 mins
According to a recent study, Canada is experiencing an increase in cancer cases, yet the general trend in both cancer incidence and mortality rates is declining.
Guest: Ioana Nicolau, Senior Epidemiologist at the Canadian Cancer Society
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May 14, 2024 • 15 mins
Ottawa has finally noticed BC with summer approaching to announce an assistance package.
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist
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May 14, 2024 • 7 mins
A new study has shown that a certain gene can show markers for Alzheimer’s Disease which in turn could be used to predict a persons likelihood of developing the disease.
Guest: Bryce Taylor, Intern for Mornings with Simi
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May 14, 2024 • 9 mins
The idea of nostalgia has gone through a significant transformation over the years, from being considered a fatal illness to now being recognized as a psychological phenomenon that has a significant impact on societal and political trends.
Guest: Dr. Agnes Arnold-Forster, Chancellor's Fellow in the History of Medicine, History of Emotions, Modern British History at the University of Edinburgh
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Seg 1: Why was Apple’s ‘Crush’ iPad Pro commercial such a bust?
Apple recently released a new advertisement called 'Crush', showing various items related to creative pursuits being smashed to make way for their new iPad Pro.
Guest: Dr. Kim Watts, Senior Lecturer in Marketing at the University of Bath
Seg 2: View From Victoria: Last call for Politics!
This week marks the last sitting of the legislature before the election due to the...
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May 13, 2024 • 8 mins
Dr. Liz Chrastil, a cognitive neuroscientist, embarked on a unique research project during her pregnancy, turning it into an extensive study of brain changes across gestation.
Guest: Dr. Liz Chrastil, Associate Professor of Neurobiology and Behavior at the University of California, Irvine
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May 13, 2024 • 10 mins
Residents have expressed concerns regarding the school district's allocation of funds towards additional fencing to keep dogs out of school fields rather than enhancing educational resources.
Guest: Trina Atchison, Concerned Dog Mom
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May 13, 2024 • 5 mins
It’s Playoff Hockey! We get the latest on the Vancouver Canucks as they make their way towards hopefully hoisting the Stanley Cup!
Guest: Jay Janower, Sports Anchor for Global News
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May 13, 2024 • 8 mins
Lyackson First Nation, Cowichan Tribes, and the provincial government have reached a significant reconciliation milestone with the signing of an agreement that facilitates the return of a 312-hectare land parcel in the Cowichan River valley
Guest: Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
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May 13, 2024 • 9 mins
Following the stories out of Nunavut about loopholes in the Canada Post system, what are some other common loopholes that people take advantage of?
Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor
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May 13, 2024 • 7 mins
In a disturbing and comprehensive court hearing in Winnipeg, forensic evidence linked Jeremy Skibicki to the murders of four Indigenous women.
Guest: Kathleen Martens, Reporter for APTN News
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May 13, 2024 • 14 mins
This week marks the last sitting of the legislature before the election due to the NDP shortened it by two weeks.
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist
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May 13, 2024 • 9 mins
Apple recently released a new advertisement called 'Crush', showing various items related to creative pursuits being smashed to make way for their new iPad Pro.
Guest: Dr. Kim Watts, Senior Lecturer in Marketing at the University of Bath
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Seg 1: What makes something funny?
Despite numerous attempts to theoretically define and categorize humour, most believe it’s inherently subjective nature.
Guest: Dr. Jonathan Silvertown, Professor of Evolutionary Ecology at the University of Edinburgh and the Author of “The Comedy of Error: Why Evolution Made Us Laugh”
Seg 3: View From Victoria: Is BC getting back into the abortion debate?
Are BC voters really going to have to rev...
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