Mornings with Simi
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 anchors and reporters. 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. Spend your Mornings with Simi and spend the rest of your day talking about w
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- A by-election like no other, New government in Hungary & Data soverignty in Canada
Crime and disorder is forcing small business to reconsider how they protect themselves Guest: SeoRhin Yoo, senior policy analyst, Canadian Federation of Independent Business Orban is out in Hungary! Guest: Kim Lane Scheppele , Professor of Sociology and International Affairs in the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs What is Data Sovereignty? Guest: Michael Geist, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-Commerce Law at the University of Ottawa Learn more about your ad choices. V
- Aboriginal Title Transparency Act - Long-term care delays - Decluttering your digital life
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- Canada's role in the Strait of Hormuz - Crypto donations to political parties - Prediction markets coming to Canada
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- Full Show: 400 U.S. health-care workers coming north - Dwindling international student numbers - Beef price increaseFull Show
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- Full Show: Airport safety - The War in Iran destroying cultural heritage - Should military use Chinese EV'sFull Show
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- Full Show: RCMP recruitment struggles - Should public service employees work from home? - Are social media bans working?Full Show
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- Full Show: Squamish land back task force - The fog of war in Iran - Changing Canadian bankingFull Show
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- Full show: BC Premier Eby wants to make amendments to DRIPA
B.C.'s premier met with First Nations leaders to discuss planned amendments to the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. The amendments will suspend certain sections of DRIPA, to be introduced after Easter break. What the heck is happening with BC Ferries? Between long-weekend demands and vessels breaking down, it's proving to be a tough time for passengers. When we text more, we speak less, and It’s starting to show. New data shows Americans are speaking roughly 300 fewer words p
- Full show: Canada seeing a sharp decline in world happiness rankings
Canada has seen a sharp decline in happiness rankings, falling to 25th out of 147 countries in the 2026 World Happiness Report, its worst result ever. Ten years ago, it ranked 6th. What's causing this? A new Canadian report finds AI systems are using journalism but rarely crediting it. A recent experiment found that AI provided no source attribution 82% of the time when answering questions based on news content. The Nanaimo Regional Hospital District (NRHD) is in the middle of working with the p
- Full show: How would a BC Conservative Premier tackle our province's debt?
Victims of intimate image abuse can now seek up to $75,000 in compensation through the Civil Resolution Tribunal, with amendments to the Intimate Images Protection Act now in effect. How would a BC Conservative Premier tackle our province's debt? Candidate Iain Black believes the province’s debt is out of control, and that younger generations will be shouldering the high interest rates without enough in the way of benefits from the NDP’s spending. YVR was just voted the best airport in North Ame
- Full show: Is getting a job in trades in BC still a good idea?
As construction slows in BC, is getting a job in trades still considered a good plan for your future? Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie and City Council have sent a formal letter raising concerns about uncertainty over private property rights in the context of ongoing Aboriginal title negotiations A government internal audit found major administrative failures in BC's Speculation and Vacancy Tax (SVT) program. Where is all the money? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Full show: Rebuilding Vancouver's Parks & Rec sector
Last night was the much-anticipated BC Conservative leadership debate. How did it go? Were there any standout performances? Did anyone drop the ball? Ken Sim joins us in-studio to discuss the city's proposal to put a TON of money towards rebuilding the parks & rec sector. The Vancouver Art Gallery is digging into their basement for their latest exhibit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Full show: Should BC follow Ontario’s lead on school attendance?
Ontario has introduced legislation making attendance worth 10–15% of the final grade in all secondary school courses. Should BC do the same? The Carney government has paused the federal fuel excise tax from April 20 to Labour Day 2026. Will this help lower airfare? New Westminster has passed a bylaw (third reading) requiring landlords to keep at least one living space at or below 26°C between 8pm and 8am during summer months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Iran War impact on energy - Easter Weekend BC Ferries fiasco - Vancouver Park Board asking for a billion dollars
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- Is The Government Getting Rid of Climate Goals & Taking Away Cash from Retired People in Canada
BC Cuts climate agency and sends workers to pipeline projects Guest: Sven Biggs, Canadian Oil and Gas Campaign Director Guest: Adrian Dix, BC’s minister of Energy and Climate Solutions Should we trim Old Age security for higher income seniors? Guest: Dr. Paul Kershaw, UBC Professor in the school of public health and Founder of Generation Squeeze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Kickin' It with the Caps: Vaisakhi Match!
The Vancouver Whitecaps are celebrating its fifth-annual Vaisakhi Match! Guest: Ryan Sidhu, whitecaps Director, Community & Social Impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Making Cents of the Markets for April 1, 2026
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- Making Cents of the Markets for April 15, 2026
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- Making Cents of the Markets for April 8, 2026
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- Making Cents of the Markets for March 18, 2026
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- Making Cents of the Markets for March 25, 2026
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- Pre-sale condo market looking rough - Sechelt Mayor on TFW reform - Weeding out AI resumes
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- Provincial Jobs Numbers - Where things stand on the Strait of Hormuz - Mission ER closures
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- Should Pierre Poilievre Step down? - Low snow pack concerns - How to keep from hating your new hobby
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- The CEO of BC Ferries and the Transportation Minister weigh in on disastrous long weekend & How to get our kids to understand that it’s ok to fail
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- The latest on the Iran conflict - Should we cut the GST on new homes? - Nobody wants to move, and it’s affecting housing
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- The ongoing energy crisis, NATO spending goals & sueing social media
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- View From Victoria: David Eby backs down...View From Victoria
David Eby backs down on his vow to pass amendments to the Declaration Act this session. The BC Court of Appeal reverses the earlier BC Supreme Court decision which limited claim to Nootka Island to clear evidence of occupancy. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- View From Victoria: What Canada means to MiningView From Victoria
View From Victoria: What Canada means to Mining Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- View From Victoria: What route is Premier Eby trying to take with DRIPA?View From Victoria
Vaughn watched the entire 90 minute BC Conservative leadership debate. Were there any standouts? Did anyone drop the ball? What route is Premier Eby trying to take with DRIPA? Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- View From Victoria: Will Eby lead the NDP to the next election?View From Victoria
Premier Eby had a VERY strange reaction to the province's recent credit downgrade... he claims "I meant to do that" For the first time, BC Conservatives are seriously contemplating that Eby might not lead the BC NDP into the next election. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- View from Victoria - Lytton 5 years later & Eby's brutal poll numbers
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- View from Victoria: BC Ferries cancellations & Queen of the North anniversary
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- View from Victoria: Bill 36 & DRIPA update
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- View from Victoria: Conservative leadership race & DRIPA legislation
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- View from Victoria: Conservative leadership race & George Abbott's new role
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- View from Victoria: DRIPA showdown & Another credit downgrade
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- View from Victoria: Eby on TFW's & DRIPA amendments
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- View from Victoria: Eby's poll numbers & Larry Campbell gets an extension
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- View from Victoria: Federal NDP & Provincial Conservatives leadership update
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- View from Victoria: Ferry Fiasco & Conservative leadership race update
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- View from Victoria: Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie writes a letter...
Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie has written a letter expressing deep concern for his community after a court ruling gave the Cowichan Tribe aboriginal title to hundreds of acres of land. The Ministry of Forests has released a Technical Policy Paper on the evolution of proposed changes to the Heritage Conservation Act (HCA). Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- View from Victoria: Sea to Sky safety & More fiscal bad news for NDP
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- View from Victoria: The BC Conservative leadership race is heating up
Opinion polls indicate that the BC Conservative leadership race is really heating up. Who has the best chance to go up against the BC NDP? Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- View on Politics: Carney's gas tax relief & NDP introduces two Indigenous treaties
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- View on Politics: DRIPA and the Conservative Leadership
View From Victoria: DRIPA and the Conservative Leadership Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- View on Politics: Eby's many challenges & Toxic drug crisis anniversary
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- View on Politics: Serious charges in the Conservative Caucus
View on Politics: Serious charges in the Conservative Caucus Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- View on Politics: Treaty talk
Treaty talk! Premier David Eby is concerned about the impact of DRIPA on public servants who make decisions on resources, land, other government policies. BC has lost a friend. Seattle columnist Joel Connelly passes at age 78. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- What’s happening now with DRIPA? - The wage gap is growing - 8 hours of sleep isn’t enough???
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