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August 02, 2021 Potential record setting wildfire season, 24/7 doctors & Stanley Park coyotes
Chapter 1: Update from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Guest: Crystal Goomansingh - Global News European Correspondent assigned to cover the Olympics.
Chapter 2: Kelowna gang shooting
Emad Agahi reports.
Chapter 3: Monday Morning Quarterback with BC Lions Head Coach Rick Campbell
Our inaugural segment with the Head Coach of the BC lions Rick Campbell, as they get ready for their season opener this Friday against the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Chapter 4: View from Victoria - Briefing from BC government on heat wave preparedness
Simi chats with Vaughn Palmer of the Vancouver Sun to discuss the health risks and issues we've had in our province with the recent heatwave.
Chapter 5: B.C.’s 2021 wildfires have now burned more than half a million hectares
Guest: Noelle Kekula, Fire Information officer for BC Wildfire Service
Chapter 6: Virtual program brings specialists, ER doctors to remote B.C. communities 24/7
Guest: Dr. John Pawlovich, virtual health lead for the Rural Coordination Centre of B.C.
Chapter 7: Research team looks into the Stanley Park Coyotes
Guest: Kristen Walker, UBC Biologist, UBC's Faculty of Land and Food Systems.
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47 min
July 30, 2021 Keep it Local: Five Acres Flower Farm
It is now time for our BC farming series “Keep it Local”. Over the past two weeks we have highlighted farms to convince you to buy local. Today, farm is bit different from others, but their farm is so interesting we just had to have them on.
Guest: Amanda McAllister, Co-owner of Five Acres Flower Farm.
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10 min
July 30, 2021 Protecting your peepers, Trending in the wrong direction & Re-opening the Night Market
Chapter 1: As Canadians bask in the heat of summer, a new survey reveals that many may not be adequately protecting their eyes from harmful UV rays.
Guest: Dr. Briar Sexton, an ophthalmologist based in BC .
Chapter 2: British Columbia public health officials have not ruled out mandatory vaccines for health-care workers as part of a series of changes to protect vulnerable British Columbians.
Guest: Terry Lake, CEO BC Care Providers’ Association.
Chapter 3: After making their Vancouver return this past Sunday and finally training on their home grounds during the week, Whitecaps FC are back in Utah for one more “home” match at Rio Tinto Stadium.
Guest: Marc Dos Santos, Head coach of Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Chapter 4: British Columbia’s COVID-19 case numbers continued to trend in the wrong direction, topping 200 for the first time since June 5.
Guest: Adrian Dix, BC Health Minister.
Chapter 5: Concerns for the Night Market heading into the weekend, as large crowds gathered last week and COVID numbers continue to rise.
Guest: Raymond Cheung, Night Market Organizer.
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33 min
July 30, 2021 View From Victoria: Time for a talk about resource development
View From Victoria:
We get a local look at politics from the Provincial capitol.
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, The Vancouver Sun
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11 min
July 30, 2021 Squire on Sports - A 'right place right time' deal
The Columbus Blue jackets gave a hug contract to a defenseman, and most believe it's an attempt to keep talent from leaving the franchise.
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3 min
July 29, 2021 Six year journey across Canada, Stay away from the Interior & The other crisis in BC
Chapter 1: Dianne Whelan will be the first person to complete the 27,000km Trans Canada Trail, after paddling, cycling, and walking the route which connects the Atlantic, Arctic, and Pacific Oceans. Whelan completes this momentous journey by paddling into Victoria, British Columbia. She connects with us from her journey now!
Guest: Dianne Whelan, award-winning filmmaker and multimedia artist.
Chapter 2: Cases of COVID-19 are surging among the unvaccinated and as Canadians prepare to head to the polls in an anticipated fall election, new polling suggests most people are worried about a potential fourth wave.
Guest: Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs.
Chapter 3: Well it has been a rough week for the interior, as COVID-19 cases continue to surge, wildfires continue to burn, and hotter temperatures are expected for the next few days.
Guest: Colin Basran, Mayor of Kelowna.
Chapter 4: The B.C. government has partially dug itself out of a massive hole created by COVID-19 crisis, but the province’s economy is still nowhere near pre-pandemic levels. Finance Minister Selina Robinson released a financial update on Wednesday that showed B.C. ended the 2020-21 fiscal year with strong credit ratings and a lower-than-projected deficit.
Guest: Selina Robinsons, BC Finance Minister.
Chapter 5: The latest update from the BC coroner’s office drug toxicity report showed that at least 5 people were dying everyday due to the ongoing opioid crisis.
Guest: Mark Tyndall, Professor, School of Population and Public Health,UBC.
Chapter 6: Come September, B.C. 's post-secondary sector is returning to in-person classes after more than 18 months online.
Guest: Brent Calvert, President of BC Federation of Post-Secondary Educators.
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44 min
July 29, 2021 View From Victoria: The deficit is not that bad
View From Victoria:
We get a local look at politics from the Provincial capitol.
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, The Vancouver Sun
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11 min
July 29, 2021 Squire on Sports - Not Too Bad
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3 min
July 28, 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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9 min
July 28, 2021 Reversing mask mandates, Paramedics prepare for heat & Closing down in Kelowna
Chapter 1: A change in guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control is prompting a lot of discussion south of the border this morning.
Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global Washington Correspondent.
Chapter 2: It’s not the total heat dome but it is hotter this week and Environment Canada says it will get even hotter tomorrow through Saturday.
Guest: Troy Clifford, Ambulance Paramedics Union President & an active paramedic.
Chapter 3: Just weeks after getting the green light to reopen, some restaurants and pubs in Kelowna have temporarily closed because of positive COVID-19 tests.
Guest: Mark Burley, Executive Director, Downtown Kelowna Association.
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21 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.