Mornings with Simi

There is an art and a science to tackling in the NFL, and not a lot of players know how to do it.

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ch. 1: In a Canadian television exclusive, The New Reality gets behind-the-scenes access to Opener – an innovative aviation and aerospace company developing a flying car. What sets this company apart is not only the technology and engineering but how fundamentally Canadian it is. For example, the CEO is Canadian, the Director of Operations, Test and Propulsion is Canadian and even the lead pilot is Canadian. The company, which is based in Palo Alto, California, is opening their doors to TNR and showing us how it flies.

Guest: Krysia Collyer, Producer of the New Reality

ch. 2: What is it about POP that we love so much? We know it’s unhealthy, we know there is way too much sugar, and we know it can be addictive, but why do so many people still choose that as their drink of choice. We all know that one person who always seems to be sipping on a bottle of coke, pepsi, sprite, etc.

Guest: Ashley Gearhardt, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan and the Food and Addiction Science & Treatment Lab

ch. 3: British Columbia’s hospitality sector is expressing cautious optimism in the wake of Tuesday’s announcement that capacity limits for indoor events will be lifted next week for large parts of the province. But while the move is good news to the struggling sector, many operators say they still have questions about how things will play out.

Guest: Ingrid Jarrett, President, and CEO of BC Hotel Association

ch. 4: Vancouver Whitecaps FC have won their first two of five matches over 17 days and are set to take on San Jose Earthquakes this Saturday, October 23 at PayPal Park in San Jose, California. Wednesday's historic come-from-behind 3-2 win over Cascadia rivals Portland Timbers has vaulted the ’Caps into a playoff spot and seventh place in the Western Conference with 43 points. The ’Caps are one point behind sixth place Minnesota United FC, two points behind fifth place Los Angeles Galaxy and three points behind fourth place Portland.

Guest: Vanni Sartini, Acting head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps

ch. 5: All week long the NDP government has been facing criticism over proposed changes to the Freedom of Information Laws in this province. We’ve heard the phrase “a modest fee” more times than I care to count. But is $25 to even FILE  request a modest fee? When only one province - Alberta - does the same? The rest charge either $5 or no fee at all. 

Guest: Lisa Beare, BC Minister of Citizens’ Services

ch. 6: As the overdose crisis continues in BC, one BC MLA is sharing his story of addiction. BC Green MLA Adam Olsen, battled a cocaine addiction when he was in his 20’s, and now he wants to open up about his journey.

Guest: Adam Olsen, BC  Green MLA for Saanich North and the Islands

ch. 7: British Columbia’s forests minister has introduced a bill to amend the Forest and Range Practices Act in what she says will “reshape” forest management in the province. Katrine Conroy told the legislature the proposed changes align forestry legislation with the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act passed in late 2019 and introduce “new tools to establish resilient forests.” She says the changes would include improved processes for reforestation after wildfires and more collaborative planning between Indigenous nations, government, the forest industry and other stakeholders.

Guest: Katrine Conroy, BC Minister of Forestry

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John Horgan’s first media availability in two weeks

The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer breaks it down for us

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ch. 1: Why do we love scary movies? They give us chills, scares, and sometimes even screams, but we love them? Since Halloween is approaching, and scary movies are usually released during this season, we thought we would ask that question.

Guest: Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology and Director of the ALT Lab at the University of Toronto.

ch. 2: As the province grapples with its fourth wave of COVID-19, the BC Children’s Hospital is reporting an increase in young patients with respiratory viruses. Nearly 30 per cent of its emergency department visits from mid-September to mid-October have been for respiratory-related illnesses — an increase of 10 per cent from before the pandemic.

Guest: Dr. Claire Seaton, BC Children’s Pediatrician

ch. 3: Surrey city council has passed a controversial bylaw amendment that limits what signs people can have on their lawns. Council voted 5-4 Monday night to expand a bylaw around election signage to cover citizens’ initiatives. Critics believe it’s another attempt by McCallum and Safe Surrey Coalition councillors to silence Keep the RCMP in Surrey, a group opposed to the city’s transition from the RCMP to a municipal police force. However, does this latest move by Mayor McCallum benefit those groups?

Guest: Darlene Bennett, widow of shooting victim Paul Bennett

ch. 4: RCMP are out on the roads this morning. Giving out warning letters to drivers breaking the law over a specific issue. What’s that all about? Drivers are supposed to be slowing down and moving over, when they pass a truck with flashing lights on.

Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor

ch. 5: According to a new poll by RBC, nearly 50% of Canadian small business owners believe they will be hit by cyber crime in the next year. So how are they preparing to protect themselves?

Guest: Adam Evans, RBC Chief Information Security Officer

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Protect Our Province, Information watchdog says he’s “baffled” by the timing of the Horgan government decision to make over Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.

The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

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Making Cents of the Market:

Time for Making Cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski.  Lori Pinkowski is the Senior Vice President and 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

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ch. 1: Pandemic pessimist on relaxing the guidelines, NDP government’s $25 fee for access to information

The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

ch. 2: British Columbia’s privacy commissioner says the provincial government should not be charging a fee for filing requests under the province’s freedom of information system. Mike McEvoy says proposed changes to B.C. privacy laws would allow the government to be less accountable to the public. On Monday, the B.C. government tabled amendments to the freedom of information law that would add a fee for requests. Citizens’ Services minister Lisa Beare suggested on Monday the fee would be $25.

Guest: Bruce Banman, BC Liberal MLA and Official Opposition critic for Citizens' Services.

ch. 3: Progressive workplaces in Canada are likely to try a four-day work week in the coming years. Why would some companies want to try this new work schedule out? and how will this work in Canadian companies?

Guest: Debby Carreau, CEO & Founder, Inspired HR & Inspired Workplace

ch. 4: Starting Oct. 25, capacity limits will end for indoor sporting events, indoor concerts, theatres, movie theatres, dance and symphony events, and indoor organized events and gatherings. Organized events include wedding receptions, organized parties and conferences.

Guest: Mo Tarmohamed, Owner of Rickshaw Theatre

ch. 5: There’s a lot more to waste reduction than recycling

Guest: Raji Sohal - Mornings with Simi contributor

 

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Pandemic pessimist on relaxing the guidelines, NDP government’s $25 fee for access to information

The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

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ch. 1: The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

ch. 2: Are negative PCR tests actually needed?

Guest: Doctor Brian Conway, Medical Director & Infectious Diseases specialist at the Vancouver Infectious Disease Centre

ch. 3: A new survey of 12- to 17-year-olds in Canadian schools from the Angus Reid Institute in partnership with the University of British Columbia that found that racially motivated bullying and insults are a daily reality for many youth.

Guest: Dr. Henry Yu, associate professor in the UBC department of history and National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism

ch. 4: Surrey city councillors are speaking out following a motion attempted by councillor Linda Annis to add an hour for residents who want to address council was shut down. According to councillor Annis, Surrey residents are frustrated because they feel their voices are not being heard. However, the majority of the councillors feel differently and some even say that current resources are enough for the public to reach them.

Guest: Brenda Locke, Surrey City Councillor.

ch. 5: ‘It’s Waste Reduction Week’ and we’re checking in with a local company that’s based their entire business model on that idea. While the conventional grocery store model can waste food by trying to provide the ‘perfect produce,’ the local company SPUD is approaching sustainability differently. They use technology and data analysis to meet exact supply and demand, with the extra product being diverted to charities.

Guest: Helena McShane , Sustainability & Communications Manager

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Taking the “free” out of freedom of information, Long term care booster shots.

The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

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