Mornings with Simi

Egg prices in the U.S. have skyrocketed due to an avian influenza outbreak that has led to the culling of over 150 million birds, causing a significant shortage and price hikes, with some stores charging up to US$10 for a dozen eggs. 

In contrast, Canada is less affected by these circumstances. 

Guest: Dr. Bruce Muirhead - Professor of History and Public Policy at the University of Waterloo

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The BC NDP are going back on their grocery rebate promise. Their excuse? Trump.

Brenda Bailey also announces a “bold” expansion of government’s housing freeze.

Richmond blocks an NDP double cross on social housing.

Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist

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Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, infamous for their bank robberies, murders, and kidnappings during the Great Depression (1932-1934), became iconic figures, inspiring films and songs. 

Bonnie, born in 1910, married Roy Thornton in 1926 but remained separated due to his imprisonment. 

Clyde, born in 1909, grew up in poverty and turned to crime, meeting Bonnie in January 1930 before his arrest. 

Their connection was immediate, and Bonnie frequently visited Clyde during his imprisonment, even helping him escape in 1930. 

Guest: Perry Carver - Owner of The Bonnie & Clyde Ambush Museum

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Seg 1: Can the Fentanyl Czar really curb fentanyl trafficking in Canada?

Seg 2: How London Drugs is helping people buy Canadian!

Seg 3: Do baboons have self-awareness?

Seg 4: What goes into making a Canadian flag?

Seg 5: How a lack of funding could fuel crime rates in Surrey.

Seg 6: What on earth is Galentine’s Day?

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Galentine’s Day, celebrated on February 13th, originated from the TV show Parks and Recreation in 2010, when the character Leslie Knope gathered her female friends for brunch to celebrate their friendships.

Since then, it has become a widely embraced holiday dedicated to appreciating and empowering female friendships.

Guest: Jennifer Armstrong - New York Times Best Selling Author and Pop Culture Historian

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The federal government has appointed Kevin Brosseau, former RCMP deputy commissioner, as Canada’s new fentanyl czar.

This position is part of Ottawa’s efforts to address the fentanyl crisis and reassure the U.S. that Canada is actively working to disrupt the illegal production and distribution of the drug.

Guest: Neil Boyd - Chair of the Board of Directors at the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy

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Surrey Urban Mission is facing severe funding challenges, with BC Housing providing 97% of their funding, which hasn’t increased since 2022.

As a result, they must close their community meal program by the end of March due to a $1.7 million shortfall.

Guest: Jack O’Halloran - CEO of the Surrey Urban Mission

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What goes into making a Canadian Flag?

Guest: Julia Izadi - Lead Sales Representative at Flying Colors International

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Canadian Premiers recently met with Republican officials over Trump's ongoing threats to make Canada a 51st state.

Opinion polls are shifting! The Federal Liberals are closing in on Pierre Poilievre.

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London Drugs’ role in transitioning towards more Canadian goods

Guest: Clint Mahlman - President and Chief Operating Officer of London Drugs

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