Mornings with Simi

A new study suggests that self-awareness in wild primates may be more limited than previously thought.

In laboratory settings, great apes such as chimpanzees and orangutans have demonstrated self-recognition by passing the “mark test,” where they notice and respond to a dot placed on their faces while looking in a mirror.

Guest: Dr. Alecia Carter - Associate Professor in Evolutionary Anthropology At University College London

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What is the Minister of Internal Trade going to do about Trump’s tariffs?

Why is Vancouver using city-owned land for market rentals?

How to kill a fireworm

Scott's thoughts: Just For Laughs comedy festival coming to Vancouver

How AutismBC is responding to the police shooting of an autistic teen.

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Guest: Lori Pinkowski - A Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity

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AutismBC expresses deep condolences to the family of 15-year-old Chase, acknowledging the grief and concerns within the community following his tragic passing.

They highlight the urgent need for trauma-informed care and improved training for emergency responders to safely interact with autistic individuals, particularly those with delayed executive functioning and auditory processing challenges.

Guest: Suzanne Perreault - Executive Director of AutismBC

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Mayor Ken Sim announced a pilot project featuring two high-rise towers (54 and 40 storeys) at Pacific and Hornby, part of a broader plan to develop city-owned land for market rental housing.

The $600-million project is one of five identified sites, with units aimed at middle-income earners ($90,000–$120,000). Profits will go to the city’s revenue stream.

Guest: Armin Amrolia - Deputy City Manager for the City of Vancouver

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BC is still sending patients to Bellingham for cancer treatment.

Calls are growing for the BC NDP to cancel their promised grocery rebate.

Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist

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Scott's thoughts: Just for Laughs Vancouver!

Guest: Maz Jobrani - stand up comedian and opening night headliner.

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BC cranberry farmers may soon have a new weapon against the destructive blackheaded fireworm: a baculovirus rediscovered after 30 years in cold storage.

The fireworm, which overwinters in cranberry leaves before hatching in spring, can devastate crops. Traditional pesticide use is costly and limited for organic farmers, prompting researchers to explore alternative solutions.

If successful, this organic biopesticide could provide an environmentally friendly, effective alternative to chemical pesticides, offering sustainable pest management for cranberry farmers in Canada.

Guest: Michelle Franklin - Research Scientist of Entomology at the Agassiz Research and Development Centre

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Seg 1: A new study found that heavy cannabis use is linked to reduced brain activity during tasks requiring working memory. This suggests cannabis may impact cognitive function.

Seg 2: A team of Italian researchers have developed a method for cooking the perfect hard-boiled egg, a task that has long frustrated home cooks.

Seg 3: What books should you buy for your Valentine?

Seg 4: Should Canada impose carbon tax tariffs on the US?

Seg 5: Can BC prevent safer supply diversion?

Seg 6: Have you ever experienced a midlife crisis?

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Have you ever experienced a midlife crisis? This seems like something that used to happen to people a generation ago, right? You know, people would hit middle age, get divorced and move to Florida, or randomly take up some extreme sport like skydiving?

Guest: Scott Shantz - CKNW contributer

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