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July 01, 2021 View From Victoria: Looking at the courts
View From Victoria:
We get a local look at politics from the Provincial capitol.
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, The Vancouver Sun
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9 min
June 30, 2021 A Day To Listen, Extreme heat and responsibility of Government & Homeless during a heatwave
Chapter 1: We take a look at the consequences of the extreme heatwave that BC has gone through as over 200 people have died suddenly because of the excruciating weather.
Chapter 2: We may be moving into Stage 3 of the reopening plan in BC, but could we be taking a step forward only to have to take 2 steps back down the road? What will actually change now that the Province is moving forward with easing restrictions.
Guest: Andre Picard, Globe and Mail health columnist
Chapter 3: The heatwave has exposed many holes in BC’s public health system, and while many tried to escape the heat by buying A/C’s and staying in hotels, that was not an option for the homeless.
Guest: Guy Felicella, Harm reduction advocate, overcame drug addiction
Chapter 4: Wednesday marks A Day to Listen, a partnership between the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF) and radio stations dedicated to amplifying Indigenous voices. With more than 500 radio stations across Canada participating, stories will be shared from Indigenous leaders, artists, storytellers and residential school survivors.
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50 min
June 30, 2021 View From Victoria: The casualties of life
View From Victoria:
We get a local look at politics from the Provincial capitol.
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, The Vancouver Sun
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9 min
June 30, 2021 Squire on Sports - And the award goes to...
Connor McDavid did something only one other person has ever done in the NHL. The only other person to have done it, was #99 himself, Wayne Gretzky
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3 min
June 29, 2021 The heat is still on!, Casino's hope to get lucky & Heading to the hotels
Chapter 1: The BC Heatwave signals what could be a busy wildfire season. Are increased temperatures in BC a result of climate change and is the weather we are seeing going to be the normal summer situation going forward?
Guest: Mike Flannigan, Professor with the Department of Renewable Resources at the University of Alberta.
Chapter 2: Surrey’s Mayor has made a complete 180 turn and finally made a land acknowledgement at a meeting. He offered no apology however after the backlash from residents.
Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributors
Chapter 3: It’s no question that this current heatwave is affecting pets all over BC. A B.C. Langley veterinary clinic staffer posted a plea on social media to pet owners to take the heat wave seriously after seeing 15 cases of heat stroke, 12 fatal, during one eight-hour shift, on the first full day of the heat wave on Saturday, June 27.
Guest: Dr. Adrian Walton, Veterinarian, Owner, Dewdney Animal Hospital.
Chapter 4: Stage 3 of the reopening plan has BC Casino’s feeling good. Casino’s have been shut down since the beginning of the pandemic. We look at how the industry will be adapting in this new age of COVID-19.
Guest: Lara Gerrits, BCLC Spokesperson.
Chapter 5: Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Monday presented data showing that an increase in Delta variant cases of COVID-19 and a sudden increase in social contacts could lead to an overall rise in COVID-19 in the province.
Guest: Caroline Colijn, SFU Professor and Canada 150 Research Chair in Mathematics for Infection, Evolution and Public Health
Chapter 6: As temperatures hit record temperatures around BC, people are ditching their dwellings and heading to their local hotels, equipped with AC!
Guest: Ingrid Jarrett, President, and CEO of BC Hotel Association.
Chapter 7: A local retailer concurs with a study about feel good spending going up. She says the pandemic made customers reconsider what it means to buy local.
Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor
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41 min
June 29, 2021 Keeping pets cool during a heatwave
The heatwave in BC is affecting more than just humans. Pets are also trying to beat the heat and sometimes owners put their pets unknowingly in harms way. We walk to a vet that has some tips and tricks to keep your pets cool during these record breaking temperatures.
Guest: Dr. Adrian Walton, Veterinarian, Owner, Dewdney Animal Hospital.
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8 min
June 29, 2021 View From Victoria: Getting into Stage 3
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
June 29, 2021 Squire on Sports - Scoring off mistakes
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3 min
June 28, 2021 Hydro spikes during the heat, Chance to remember & the "feel-good" phenomenon in full effect
Chapter 1: The federal government has confirmed that the four Canadians who may be affected by the deadly building collapse near Miami are from three different families.
Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent & Producer.
Chapter 2: Saturday night’s vigil on Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan was a chance to remember, reflect and to honour the lives lost while attending Marieval Indian Residential School.
Guest: Heather Yourex-West, Global National Albreta Correspondent.
Chapter 3: People are doing anything and everything to try and stay cool during these record breaking temperatures, but how much is that costing you? BC Hydro spokesperson Mora Scott, joins the us to talk about the expensive bill many British Columbians are racking up due to the extreme heat.
Guest: Mora Scott, BC Hydro Spokesperson
Chapter 4: The feel-good phenomenon is in full effect as Canadians tap into the power of their spending to navigate the pressures of the pandemic.
Guest: Dr. Gillian Mandich, a scientist and happiness researcher
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30 min
June 28, 2021 View From Victoria: The green light to reopen
View From Victoria:
We get a local look at politics from the Provincial capitol.
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, The Vancouver Sun
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9 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.