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August 24, 2021 Dead heat in federal election race, Vaccine passports & B.C. tourism response to vaccine passports
ch. 1: Liberals, Conservatives in dead heat as Trudeau’s popularity dips: election poll
The Liberals have squandered the five-point lead they held over the Conservatives heading into the federal election campaign last week, a new poll suggests, with the two frontrunning parties statistically tied.
Guest: Darrell Bricker, IPSOS CEO of Public Affairs.
ch. 2: Tourism industry response to BC becoming only the second province to implement proof of vaccination
Starting on September 13th, people in BC attending certain social and recreational events are required to have proof of vaccination
Guest: Walt Judas, CEO of BC Tourism Association
ch. 3: Are vaccine passports the the next phase in the battle against COVID-19?
With British Columbia health officials on Monday reporting 1,711 new cases of COVID-19 over the past three days, how could new vaccine measures help during phase four of the pandemic?
Guest: Scott Lear, SFU Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences
ch. 4: Where will vaccine passports take BC in the economic recovery?
As the province continues to recover financially from the pandemic, and with BC’s COVID cases continuing to rise, what part will a card on your phone that says your vaccinated play in BC’s economic recovery?
Guest: Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Employment and Jobs/Economic Recovery
ch. 5: Some restaurant owners livid about new vax certificates
Guest: Raji Sohal - CKNW Contributor
ch. 6: Restaurant owner reacts to proof of vaccination
Guest: Meeru Dhalwala, co-owner of Vij’s restaurant
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43 min
August 24, 2021 View From Victoria: BC Vaccine Card talking points
As the fourth wave builds, phase 4 restart has been put on hold. Options narrowing for the 776K British Columbians who are still not vaccinated.
Guest: Vaughn Palmer - The Vancouver Sun
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10 min
August 23, 2021 Federal election trail, Teachers want stricter covid safety measures & Endangered marmots
ch. 1: Breaking down week one of the election trail
Guest: David Akin - Global National Chief Political Correspondent.
ch. 2: BC teachers call for stricter COVID safety measures
Guest: Matt Westphal - Surrey Teachers Association President.
ch. 3: Climate protesters dispute Vancouver Police report saying they interfered with emergency vehicles
Guest: Zain Haq - An organizer of the Extinction Rebellion
ch. 4: Restaurant industry struggling with lack of workers
CKNW Contributor Raji Sohal
ch. 5: Researchers discover secret colony of highly endangered marmots on Vancouver Island
Guest: Adam Taylor - Executive Director of the Vancouver Island Marmot Recovery Foundation.
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40 min
August 23, 2021 Squire on Sports - CFL Covid cases
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3 min
August 20, 2021 Bringing RICO to Canada, Legalities of mandatory masks & Feeling safe to travel again
Ch.1: After all the talk over the last five years, we are still not making enough progress in tackling money laundering in this country.
Guest: Sam Cooper, Investigative Journalist for Global National.
Ch.2: With one week of campaigning almost in the books, who has had the best start?
Guest: David Akin. Global News National Chief Political Correspondent.
Ch.3: With more cities across Canada opting to follow in the footsteps of the federal government by mandating municipal employees be vaccinated, what legal recourse could those not in favour have?
Guest: Ari Goldkind, Criminal Lawyer, Political Commentator and Legal Expert.
Ch.4: Could the Delta Variant cause outbreaks in schools all over BC?
Guest: George Hoberg, Professor, Grad Director at UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs
Ch.5: After a year and a half with no travel outside of the province for most British Columbians, how many of us are ready to scratch that itch and start planning a getaway now that restrictions have eased?
Guest: Namita Kearns, Director at BCAA.
Ch.6: One of British Columbia’s most popular summer attractions returns on Saturday, following a pandemic-induced hiatus in 2020.
Guest: Shelley Frost, PNE President and CEO.
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42 min
August 20, 2021 This Week with the Whitecaps
It’s been 41 consecutive games, since the Whitecaps last played in front of the fans at BC Place.
Guest: Marc Dos Santos, Head Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps.
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5 min
August 20, 2021 View From Victoria: Problems in the Province
View From Victoria:
We get a local look at politics from the Provincial capitol.
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, The Vancouver Sun
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10 min
August 20, 2021 Squire on Sports - Celebrating before a big game
A lot of celebrating happened before the big home opener game last night, but on the field there was not much to applaud.
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3 min
August 19, 2021 Mandatory vaccinations and the election, No love for a new tunnel & Helping families stuck in Afghanistan
Ch.1: Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies for some sectors and public spaces are quickly emerging as one of the key proposals being put to Canadian voters during the first week of the federal election.
Guest: Amanda Connolly, Global News Political Reporter.
Ch.2: There is a smell in Vancouver that has nothing to do with wildfire smoke. The ‘corpse flower’ has once again bloomed at the Bloedel conservatory.
Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor
Ch.3: Annamie Paul is on the campaign trail sharing her vision for Canada.
Guest: Annamie Paul, Federal Green Party Leader of Canada.
Ch.4: Well, not everyone was pleased with the announcement of the new Massey tunnel replacement.
Guest: Anita Huberman, CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade.
Ch.5: Our question of the day this morning is what do you think is causing the labour shortage that is impacting local businesses in BC?
Guest: Jeff Guignard, Executive Director, ABLE BC
Ch.6: Introducing CKNW’s newest talk show host!
Guest: Jas Johal, The Jas Johal Show on CKNW
Ch.7: The news, images, and stories this week coming from Kabul, Afghanistan have been heartbreaking, to say the least especially for those with ties to the now Taliban-controlled country.
Guest: Ahmad Rehimi, President of the Burnaby-based Afghan Canadian Association of BC.
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51 min
August 19, 2021 View From Victoria: A new tunnel...in 10 years
View From Victoria:
We get a local look at politics from the Provincial capitol.
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, The Vancouver Sun
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10 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.