The U-S consul in Hong Kong has condemned violence among government critics but says all should have the right to express their views peacefully. Hundreds of demonstrators stormed the legislature yesterday and wrote graffiti on the walls. Consul General Kurt Tong says the US would have preferred to see peaceful protests.

The protesters want the government to withdraw an extradition bill and are demanding the resignation of Leader Carrie Lam.

Meanwhile, Chinese state media has run footage of police in Hong Kong clearing protesters from streets in a break with its silence over past days of pro-democracy demonstrations. 

Guest: Joanna Chiu

Managing editor of Star Vancouver, former correspondent in China and Hong Kong

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Our question is: if you saw someone harassing or being abusive to a customer service person - would you intervene?  Would you say something?

Yes, absolutely!

No, too risky.

I’m not sure.

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Chapter 1

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Vote in @simisara980's 🔥 question of the day: what is the greatest Canadian invention of all time? 

1949 - the pacemaker 

1891 - the game of basketball

1921 - insulin 

1901 - radio communication

 

Chapter 2

What’s happening down at Canada Place today?

It is Canada Day and we’re live at the heart of all the festivities here on the West Coast - we’re at Canada Place, so do feel free to come on down and say hi!

Over the next 12 hours or so there’ll be music, street performers, entertainment, and of course, fireworks! 

Let’s find out more now about the day’s highlights - and what you need to know if you’re coming on down.

Guest: Gillian Behnke

Manager, Community Relations and Events, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

 

Chapter 3

Stories from Vancouver’s forbidden history

The city of Vancouver is 133 years old this year - and some pretty notable people have made their mark on this place since it was incorporated in 1886.

So it with it being Canada Day, we wanted to take a look at some of the most fascinating stories, and the most interesting people, whose input shaped the city - for better or for worse.

Guest: Will Woods

Chief Storyteller, Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours

 

Chapter 4

Firing up the BBQ this Canada Day? Here’s some advice from the people who know best.

It’s another long weekend, and for many of us that means we’ll be firing up the barbecue, and unwinding with some hot food to celebrate Canada Day.

Barbecues are easy to screw up though - you don’t want to serve up food that’s undercooked, or overcooked, or just plain bland.

Let’s get some advice from the people who know best. 

Guest: George Siu

Co-owner of Memphis Blue 

 

Chapter 5

Meet some of Canada’s newest Canadians

This morning at the Convention Centre, 60 new citizens were welcomed to the Canadian family.

As we celebrate Canada Day live here at Canada Place, we wanted to meet some of these newest Canadians, and find out more about the journeys that brought them here today.

Guest: Gerda Casey

New Canadian Citizen – moved here from Ireland

 

Chapter 6

Happy Canada Day: Flag, Armed Forces and Economy Make Canadians Proudest

Happy Canada Day from the Simi Sara Show! As a Canadian, what makes you the most proud? According to a new Research Co. poll, three institutions and features of Canadian life are more likely to elicit feelings of pride among the country’s citizens. 

Guest: Mario Canseco 

Research Co.

 

Chapter 7

Parks Canada encourages Canadians to learn to camp this summer 

We are celebrating Canada Day live on location at Canada Place! If you want to come down and celebrate Canada’s 152nd birthday then you better hurry because there is a lot to see and do before the 10:30pm fireworks. One of the exhibits you can check out when you’re down here is Parks Canada ‘Learn to Camp’ exhibit. Caitlin Beaudin and Gwen Marty from Parks Canada join me now to discuss why every Canadian should ‘learn to camp’.... 

Guest:  Caitlin Beaudin

Parks Canada

 

Guest: Gwen Marty

Parks Canada

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Happy Canada Day from the Simi Sara Show! As a Canadian, what makes you the most proud? According to a new Research Co. poll, three institutions and features of Canadian life are more likely to elicit feelings of pride among the country’s citizens. 

 

Guest: Mario Canseco 

Research Co.

Happy Canada Day from the Simi Sara Show! As a Canadian, what makes you the most proud? According to a new Research Co. poll, three institutions and features of Canadian life are more likely to elicit feelings of pride among the country’s citizens. 

 

Guest: Mario Canseco 

Research Co.

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We are celebrating Canada Day live on location at Canada Place! If you want to come down and celebrate Canada’s 152nd birthday then you better hurry because there is a lot to see and do before the 10:30pm fireworks. One of the exhibits you can check out when you’re down here is Parks Canada ‘Learn to Camp’ exhibit. Caitlin Beaudin and Gwen Marty from Parks Canada join me now to discuss why every Canadian should ‘learn to camp’.... 

 

Guest:  Caitlin Beaudin

Parks Canada

 

Guest: Gwen Marty

Parks Canada

We are celebrating Canada Day live on location at Canada Place! If you want to come down and celebrate Canada’s 152nd birthday then you better hurry because there is a lot to see and do before the 10:30pm fireworks. One of the exhibits you can check out when you’re down here is Parks Canada ‘Learn to Camp’ exhibit. Caitlin Beaudin and Gwen Marty from Parks Canada join me now to discuss why every Canadian should ‘learn to camp’.... 

 

Guest:  Caitlin Beaudin

Parks Canada

 

Guest: Gwen Marty

Parks Canada

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This morning at the Convention Centre, 60 new citizens were welcomed to the Canadian family.

As we celebrate Canada Day live here at Canada Place, we wanted to meet some of these newest Canadians, and find out more about the journeys that brought them here today.

Guest: Gerda Casey

New Canadian Citizen – moved here from Ireland

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