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November 19, 2021 Pfizer vaccine approved for children, Helping to evacuate those in need & Music improving brain function
Ch.1: Could listening to your favorite music improve brain function? According to a new study done by two University of Toronto professors, that could be the case. For Science with Simi we explore the value of music and health.
Guest: Dr. Michael H. Thaut, Senior author of the study, director of U of T’s Music and Health Science Research Collaboratory and a professor in both the Faculty of Music and Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Ch.2: Approximately 1,000 youth access and rely on Covenant House every year.
Guest: Jawn Jang, CKNW Show Contributor.
Ch.3: In a week filled with grim news, we thought it would be great to share some good stories as well. How about the Fraser Valley Angling Guides, who just yesterday announced they had rescued and evacuated 100 people from Hope using their boats.
Guest: Kevin Estrada, Director with FVAGA.
Ch.4: After an incredible turnaround from 13th and last in Western Conference on August 12 to sixth following Decision Day, Vancouver Whitecaps FC open their run in the playoffs at Sporting Kansas City. Over the last 22 MLS matches, the ‘Caps had a record of 10W-2L-10D for a total of 40 points – the best mark in the Western Conference, and second only to Supporters Shield winners New England Revolution.
Guest: Vanni Sartini, Acting head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Ch.5: Health Canada has announced the approval of Canada’s first COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11. However, how will this vaccine rollout be different from the adult one? Are there any specific things to note when talking about vaccines for children?
Guest: Doctor Brian Conway, Medical Director & Infectious Diseases specialist at the Vancouver Infectious Disease Centre
Ch.6: The Salvation Army's annual Christmas Kettle Campaign kicks off at the Vancouver Art Gallery this morning. Using the iconic red kettles, the Sally Ann hopes to raise $5-million around the province to help feed, clothe, and shelter those in need.
Guest: Mike Leland, Divisional Secretary for Salvation Army
Ch.7: The images of farmers trying to save their animals is heartbreaking, and as Agriculture Minister Lana Popham, told us earlier this week, thousands of animals have been impacted by the floods. So how can we help all those animals in need?
Guest: Eileen Drever, Senior Officer of Protection and Stakeholder Relations for the BCSPCA.
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34 min
November 19, 2021 Squire on Sports: Seahawks can still make the playoffs
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3 min
November 19, 2021 View From Victoria: Emotional day on the flooding story
View From Victoria:
We get a local look at politics from the Provincial capital.
Guest: Vaughn Palmer, The Vancouver Sun
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8 min
November 18, 2021 The flow of goods across borders, Stranded motorists headed home & SRO rules
Ch.1: Trudeau to push critical minerals, cross-border goods flow at Three Amigos summit in D.C.
Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent.
Ch.2: The federal government is expected to announce later this week it is dropping the negative PCR test requirement for Canadians returning from the U.S. for any trip less than 72 hours.
Guest: Anita Huberman, CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade.
Ch.3: Many of those stranded in Hope were able to come home after the Highway opened last night.
Guest: Scott Mason, Stranded in Hope because of the flooding.
Ch.4: Thousands of animals have died in the floods that resulted from two days of record-breaking torrential rain.
Guest: Lana Popham, B.C.’s minister of agriculture
Ch.5: Catastrophic flooding in British Columbia could result in shortages of consumer goods, higher diesel and gasoline prices.
Guest: Sylvain Charlebois, Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University.
Ch.6: There will be new rules to prevent large rent increases at SRO buildings downtown.
Guest: Jean Swanson, Vancouver City Councillor.
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49 min
November 18, 2021 View From Victoria: The need for calm
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
November 18, 2021 Squire on Sports: When turkey time is playoff time
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3 min
November 17, 2021 Supply chain issues, Stuck in place & Getting highways open
Ch.1: With the Interior of British Columbia now cut off from Vancouver because of highway closures, the trucking industry has come to a complete stand still.
Guest: Travis Lowe, Global Kelowna Reporter.
Ch.2: How is the trucking industry adjusting to get around all the highway closures caused by the flooding?
Guest: Dave Earle, President and CEO of BC Trucking Association
Ch.3: All highways into the lower mainland are closed due to flood and mudslide damage.
Guest: Rob Fleming, BC Transportation and Infrastructure Minister.
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21 min
November 17, 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
November 17, 2021 View From Victoria: Timeline for reopening highways
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
November 17, 2021 Squire on Sports: The snow won't stop Canadian soccer team
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3 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.