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September 17, 2021 View From Victoria: A frantic final push
View From Victoria:
We get a local look at politics from the Provincial capital.
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, The Vancouver Sun
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7 min
September 16, 2021 Alberta flips on health measures, More gang shootings & Saving sports for kids
Ch.1: The Alberta government introduced a wide range of new public health measures on Wednesday night in an attempt to prevent COVID-19 cases from overwhelming the province’s health-care system.
Guest: Tom Vernon, Global News Edmonton Provincial Affairs Reporter.
Ch.2: What have been your experiences with the vaccine passport? Have businesses been asking you to show proof before entering the establishment?
Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor
Ch.3: Ahead of the election we take a final look at how Canadians are perceiving the leaders.
Guest: Sean Simpson, Vice President of IPSOS Public Affairs
Ch.4: The fitness industry could be hit hard by implementation of BC’s proof of vaccination program.
Guest: Sara Hodson, president of the Fitness Industry Council of Canada.
Ch.5: With the recent announcement of third booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine going out to those who are severely immunocompromised, seniors advocates are calling for third booster shots for seniors living in long-term care.
Guest: Isobel Mackenzie, BC Seniors Advocate.
Ch.6: The impact of donations at the VGH foundation.
Guest: Laura Walsh Sr. Vice President, Philanthropy at VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation
Ch.7: Vancouver police were called to investigate a fatal shooting in the city’s downtown core on Wednesday.
Guest: Kim Bolan, Crime Reporter for the Vancouver Sun.
Ch.8: Saving sports should be a top priority for communities as it is critical for kids’ well-being.
Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor
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51 min
September 16, 2021 View From Victoria: Alberta flips
View From Victoria:
We get a local look at politics from the Provincial capital.
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, The Vancouver Sun
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10 min
September 16, 2021 Squire on Sports - The streak continues
The New York Yankees continue the streak
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3 min
September 15, 2021 Where the candidates sit, Business election issues & Cullen Inquiry revelations
Ch.1: The Liberals and Conservatives are in a dead heat in the last week of the Canadian election, according to a new poll done for Global News.
Guest: Darrell Bricker, President of IPSOS Public Affairs
Ch.2: What is the one issue that is not being discussed enough during the election campaign? What would you LIKE to hear politicians talking about?
Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor
Ch.3: What have the latest testimonies in the Cullen inquiry revealed?
Guest: Sam Cooper, Investigative Journalist for Global National.
Ch.4: The top election issues for Metro Vancouver businesses are recovery from the pandemic, rising costs and the climate crisis.
Guest: Bridgitte Anderson, CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.
Ch.5: Kinesiologists release COVID-19 Guidelines to help Canadians move safely.
Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor
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38 min
September 15, 2021 Making Cents of the Markets
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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10 min
September 14, 2021 Heading back to work, Changing the way we talk about Fentanyl deaths & Light pollution on the planet
Ch.1: It’s pretty clear that a lot of people have headed back to the office in the last few weeks...but do they want to be back at work?
Guest: Mario Canseco, President of Research Co.
Ch.2: With people being forced to work remotely for the last 2 years, will a return to work be welcomed by the workforce or will employers need to keep some measures for flexible work schedules?
Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor
Ch.3: About 15,000 people in B.C. will be receiving an invitation to get a third shot of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Guest: Dr. Horacio Bach, UBC Adjunct Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, expert in vaccines
Ch.4: The mother of “The Flash” actor Logan Williams says she’s furious her request for a public inquest into her son’s overdose death has been denied.
Guest: Marlyse Williams, Mother of Logan Williams
Ch.5: The revealing of unmarked burial sites across Canada had many hoping the atrocities of the institutions mandated to assimilate Indigenous youth would become a top election issue.
Guest: Kúkpi7 Rosanne Casimir, Chief of Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Nation.
Ch.6: What better event to highlight in our province than the annual PNE Prize Home Lottery draw.
Guest: Connie Thompson, Williams Lake resident and PNE Prize home winner.
Ch.7: With an increase in Internet use around the world, we are seeing huge amounts of communications satellites in space.
Guest: Raji Sohal, Mornings with Simi Contributor
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52 min
September 14, 2021 View From Victoria: Mandatory vaccinations
View From Victoria:
We get a local look at politics from the Provincial capital.
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, The Vancouver Sun
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11 min
September 14, 2021 Squire on Sports - Believe the hype
In less than 2 years, the hype for this blue jays player has been lived up to.
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3 min
September 13, 2021 Getting back to 'normal', First day with vaccine passports & One week left before the vote
Ch.1: With the fourth wave well underway in many provinces, how have Canadians’ attitudes towards spread, lockdowns, and getting back to normal?
Guest: Sébastien Dallaire, Managing Director, Ipsos Quebec
Ch.2: Have you shook anyone's hand lately? There are people who think the handshake will never return, but it might be harder to cut out of your greeting routine than you think.
Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor
Ch.3: With BC’s vaccine card system starting today, can we really come to a compromise with those who face legitimate barriers when it comes to getting the vaccine?
Guest: Doctor Brian Conway, Medical Director & Infectious Diseases Specialist at the Vancouver Infectious Disease Centre.
Ch.4: As federal party leaders go into the final week of the election campaign, what are some things we can expect as they all make their final push before election day.
Guest: Amanda Connolly, Global National Online Journalist in politics.
Ch.5: Restaurants across B.C. are being warned of a possible campaign by opponents of B.C.’s vaccine card that could cost them a lot of money.
Guest: Jeff Guignard, Executive Director, ABLE BC
Ch.6: Restaurants are seeing an uptick in takeout scams and email harassment from members of the public who do not like the vaccine passport program.
Guest: Brad MacLeod, Owner/Managing partner of C-Lovers Fish & Chips
Ch.7: With advanced voting ending today, how was the turnout? And what are the ways left Canadians can vote before election day on September 20th?
Guest: Andrea Marantz, Elections Canada Spokesperson.
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50 min

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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 anchor Gord MacDonald and contributor Raji Sohal. 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.