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Simi Sara grew up in Surrey, B.C. and spent the first 15 years of her career in television. She has been with 980 CKNW since 2010 as the host of the The Simi Sara Show, until she made her move to her new timeslot as host of Mornings with Simi. She is the recipient of two national and three regional RTDNA awards for her editorial and commentary work. Sara has also won both the BCAB Broadcaster of Tomorrow and BCAB Performer of the Year awards. Additionally, she is the only radio personality to win the Jack Webster City Mike award for commentary. Her show Mornings with Simi airs weekdays from 5:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. PT.

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    Full Show: A pipeline in BC?, TFW's stuck & Weight loss drugs affecting restaurants

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 40:06


    Maybe there will be a pipeline in BC? Guest: Heather Exner-Pirot,  Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa Are temporary foreign workers getting stuck by abusive employers? Guest: Catherine Connelly, Professor at McMaster Centre for Research on Employment and Work Weight loss drugs are changing portions at restaurants Guest: JoAnn McArthur, Founding Partner and President of Nourish Food Marketing The story of Santa's Postal Code Guest: Craig Baird, Host of Canadian History X Getting ready for Alcohol and the Sober Season. Guest: Dr. Sara McMullin - Assistant Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychology at Webster University, Take a break from booze this season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    View From Victoria: More Pipeline Fallout

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 12:27


    View From Victoria: More Pipeline Fallout Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Simi's Holiday Helpers - Gaby Davis Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 8:43


    Simi's Holiday Helpers - Gaby Davis Foundation Guest: Tanya Davis, Gaby Davis Foundation 730 CKNW is proud to present the return of the limited series – CKNW's Holiday Helpers! From December 1st to 5th on Mornings with Simi, we'll be highlighting a different charity or group that is making the Lower Mainland a better place Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Full Show: Surrey Extortion & Pipeline Shift

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 25:20


    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    View from Victoria : Pipeline & Provincial Fiscal Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 14:22


    GUEST: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Full Show: Foreign worker abuse, E Scooter education & Pushing for an election

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 52:42


    Why do companies love hiring low skilled foreign workers Guest: Pierre Brochu, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Ottawa North Vancouver needs more education on E Scooters Guest: Tony Valente, North Van City Councillor John Rustad is daring David Eby to call an Election Guest: David Black, Associate professor, communication and culture, Royal Roads Black Friday and small business spending Guest: Ashalee Mohammed, Head of sales Canada, Xero accounting software Universities are cutting jobs and programs due to less revenue.  What does that mean for students? Guest: Cole Reinbold, Secretary-Treasurer, British Columbia Federation of Students What is a Performative Male? Guest: Jillian Sunderland, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Sociology University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    View From Victoria: The provinces financials

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 13:57


    View From Victoria: The provinces financials Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Full Show: No Fun City ditches fireworks, Short Term Rental problems & AI Cooking is terrible

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 46:40


    The PNE Amphitheatre is going to cost 3x more than planned Guest: Pete Fry, Vancouver City Councillor BC Housing Minister talks Short Term Rentals Guest: Christine Boyle, BC Minister of Housing Is AI killing cooking? Guest: Carrie Forrest, the creator of the website and YouTube channel, Clean Eating Kitchen An explosion of rat activity in the city Guest: Kareem Allam, Vancouver Mayoral Candidate Are people giving up on home ownership and renting forever? Guest: Viler Lika is the founder and CEO of SingleKey, a Canadian company that provides tenant screening and risk management solutions for landlords and property managers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Making Cents of the Markets for Nov 26, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 9:22


    Making Cents of the Markets for Nov 26, 2025 Time for Making Cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski.  Lori Pinkowski is a Senior 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    View From Victoria: Pipeline assurances

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 14:47


    View From Victoria: Pipeline assurances Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Full Show: Grizzly Bear conflicts, Trade with India & Banning gambling ads in Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 51:42


    Are Grizzly Bear conflicts increasing in the Province? Guest: Nicholas Scapillati, Executive Director, Grizzly Bear Foundation Are we getting in bed with India? Guest: Sanjay Ruparelia,  associate professor of politics and public administration, and the inaugural Jarislowsky Democracy Chair, at Toronto Metropolitan Should we ban ads for sports gambling sites? Guest: Dr. Shawn Kelly, a pediatrician with the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine The US is showing interest in our oil and energy markets Guest: Jeremy McCrea, BMO Capital Markets managing director Did the Interprovincial Trade deal miss the mark? Guest: Alex McMillan, CEO of BC Chamber of Commerce Is Canada over-logging the country? Guest: David Radies, Forest Ecologist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    View From Victoria: Keeping on top of the pipeline debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 13:00


    View From Victoria: Keeping on top of the pipeline debate Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Full Show: Understanding land claims, New rules for flying & Rules around climate transparency

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 31:21


    Aboriginal land claims in the news again Guest: Dr. Brian Thom, Professor and Chair, Department of Anthropology University of Victoria Could new airline rules end up making flying more expensive? Guest: Gabriel Giguère, senior public policy analyst at the MEI Canada is removing an important rule around climate action and transparency Guest: Dr. Keith Stewart, Senior Energy Strategist, Greenpeace Canada What are BLUE ZONES?  Do we have them in Canada? Guest: Dan Buettner Jr, Blue Zones Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Kickin' It with the Whitecaps for Nov 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 4:38


    Kickin' It with the Whitecaps for Nov 21, 2025 Guest: Jesper Sørensen, Head Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Weekly Cecchini Check-In for Nov 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 9:07


    Weekly Cecchini Check-In for Nov 21, 2025 Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    View From Victoria: Wild debates in the legislature

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 13:21


    View From Victoria: Wild debates in the legislature Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Full Show: Interprovincial trade barriers, BC Construction concerns & Is your Dr. on the take?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 50:48


    New Interprovincial Trade agreement, What's in, What's out?  Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC Minister of jobs and Economic Growth BC Construction industry is in a tough spot Guest: Chris Gardener, President, Independent contractors and businesses association Is your doctor on the take? Guest:  Stacey Kuznetsova is journalist focused on human rights, public policy, and healthcare reporting Using your benefits before the year is over Guest: Karen Klein, co-founder and CEO of HealthCasa, a mobile health care service provider Should we be concerned about a new biker gang in the lower mainland? Guest: Peter Edwards, Crime Reporter and best selling author Is Vancouver losing its reputation as a good place to live? Guest: Chris Fair, CEO of Resonance Consultancy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    View From Victoria: Blindsided by a deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 13:04


    View From Victoria: Blindsided by a deal Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Full Show: Will Epstein files reveal anything?, Complaints in BC report & Confusing "Best Before Dates"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 45:47


    What happens now with the release of the Epstein Files? Guest: Ian Halperin,Canadian investigative journalist, writer and documentary filmmaker Complaints against the Public Service are increasing Guest: Jay Chalke, BC Ombudsperson Why are “Best Before Dates” so confusing for people? Guest: Kathelijn van Elk, Head of Impact Programmes at Too Good To Go Sleep out BC is happening tomorrow Guest: Deb Lester, Chief Executive Officer, Covenant house Vancouver It might be social media that is preventing you from getting a job? Guest: Jenny Chen, CEO, Catalais Consulting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Making Cents of the Markets for Nov 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 11:34


    Making Cents of the Markets for Nov 19, 2025 Time for Making Cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski.  Lori Pinkowski is a Senior 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    View From Victoria: Bye Bye EV Mandate

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 15:05


    View From Victoria: Bye Bye EV Mandate Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Full Show: The budget passes, No more big profits for ticket resellers & Why are men so angry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 49:31


    Liberals Survive confidence vote with the passing of the budget Guest: Michael Davenport, Senior Economist with Oxford Economics The UK is outlawing ticket reselling.  Could Canada do the same? Guest: Mitchell Fleming, Media and entertainment lawyer, film and television producer, crisis and conflict communications manager Why are Canadian Men so Angry?  And what can we do about it? Guest: Andrew Perez, Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention, Executive Director What is Red light therapy and why is it so trendy right now? Guest: Dr. Monica Li, a leading cosmetic and medical dermatologist specializing in the rejuvenation and revitalization of skin for all ages CSIS says Russia and China are VERY interested in our Arctic Guest: Dr. Christian Leuprecht, Distinguished Professor at the Royal Military College of Canada and Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Military Journal Means Girl behaviour is starting younger than ever Guest: Deinera Exner Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    View From Victoria: It's time to Look West for investment

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 15:39


    View From Victoria: It's time to Look West for investment Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    What trends have you jumped on board for?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 6:37


    On the show today we spoke with Dr. Monica Li about the health trend of Red Light Therapy which got us thinking about what other trends do people jump onto and possibly jump off of eventually. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Full Show: Will the budget pass, Illegal housing on Salt-Spring & Stealing baby formula

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 53:36


    Can the government pass the budget? Guest: Mackenzie Grey, Global News Sr Digital Broadcast Journalist Illegal worker housing is exploding on Salt Spring Island Guest: Laura Patrick, Salt Spring Island Trustee, Islands Trust Council Chair Why is Baby Formula being stolen so often? Guest: Lesley Frank, PhD, Canada Research Chair in Food, Health, and Social Justice, Sociology, Director of the Fed Family Lab, Acadia University Why are professionals stepping down the career ladder? Guest: Amanda Augustine, career expert and a certified professional career coach at Topresume.com Should politicians be allowed to block their constituents on social media? Guest: Vicky McArthur, Associate Professor, School of Journalism and Communication, Carleton University The growing gap between minimum wage and living wage in BC Guest: Iglika Ivanova, Co-executive director at BC Policy Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    View From Victoria: Eby puts up good numbers on leadership vote

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 10:55


    View From Victoria: Eby puts up good numbers on leadership vote Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Scott's airplane "What would you do?" situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 5:49


    While traveling on a flight between Calgary and Abbotsford, CKNW's Scott Shantz encountered an issue, not uncommon, and is wondering if he dealt with the situation correctly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Full Show: Challenging Social Media, The Return of "No Fun City" & Yelling at Seagulls

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 37:36


    Social Media Company challenging Civil Resolution Tribunal order Guest: Niki Sharma, BC Attorney Genera Fee hikes making Vancouver a "No fun City" Guest: Corvette Romero,  the owner of Shameless Buns food truck Should you yell at Seagulls trying to snag your food? Guest: Neeltje Boogert, University of Exeter's Center for Ecology and Conservation at the Cornwall campus What is happening with Surrey extortion cases? Guest: Linda Annis, Surrey City Councilor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Kickin' It with the Caps for Nov 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 4:40


    Kickin' It with the Caps for Nov 14, 2025 Guest: Jesper Sørensen, Head Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Weekly Cecchini Check-in for Nov 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 10:03


    The Weekly Cecchini Check-in for Nov 14, 2025 Every Friday we take a look back at the week in American politics with Global's Reggie Cecchini Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    View From Victoria: A 400 Weekend for Vaughn Palmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 13:40


    View From Victoria: A 400 Weekend for Vaughn Palmer Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Full Show: Canadian Food, Cutting back on Christmas & Conservative Chas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 54:04


    Do we have Food Sovereignty in Canada? Guest: Susanna Klassen, Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Sociology, University of Victoria Many Canadians getting ready to cut back on Christmas spending Guest: Joshua Harris, Licensed Insolvency Trustee, Harris & Partners There is mounting pressure for Conservative leaders to step down Guest: Dr Stewart Prest, Lecturer in the department of Political Science at UBC Can AI Robots learn hate, discrimination, and violence? Guest: Dr Masoumeh Mansouri is an Associate Professor in the School of Computer Science at the University of Birmingham Want a job? Go to a job fair Guest: Sudip Mukherjee, President of Canadian Job Expo PM Carney in BC talking Nation Building projects Guest: Andrea MacPherson, reporter for global news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    View From Victoria: BC Projects good news for the Premier

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 14:09


    View From Victoria: BC Projects good news for the Premier Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Full Show: Will costs go up for Vancouverites, Interprovincial sales & Caffeine culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 45:06


    City Service Costs Are Going Up, But Why? Guest: Mike Klassen, Vancouver City Councillor Interprovincial Barriers Still Hurting Booze Sales Guest: SeoRhin Yoo, Senior policy analyst for interprovincial affairs, Canadian Federation of Independent businesses Caffeine is not as negative as we initially thought Guest: Marcus Gregory, professor of Medicine at University of California San Francisco LNG Expansion Could Mean Hundreds More Tankers Guest: Paul Blomerus, chief executive officer at Clear Seas Employers and recruiters can't find employees because everyone is using AI to apply Guest: Mike Shektman, Robert Half, Senior Regional Director for Western Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Making Cents of the Markets for Nov 12, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 10:22


    Making Cents of the Markets for Nov 12, 2025 Time for Making Cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski.  Lori Pinkowski is a Senior 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    View From Victoria: Who did the government consult with?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 13:02


    View From Victoria: Who did the government consult with? Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Making deals with yourself to save money

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 7:42


    How good are you at budgeting your finances and making the tough decisions to cut your spending in one area, so you can keep up with things in another area? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Full Show: Remembrance Day, Poppies & Freedom of Information fees

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 46:52


    Do you trust BC's Freedom of Information system? Guest: Michael Harvey, B.C.'s information and privacy commissioner Should courts ban poppies?  What about other places? Guest: Dwight Newman, professor of law and the Canada Research Chair in Rights, Communities, and Constitutional Law Why do we wear poppies? Guest: Dr. Teresa Iacobelli, First World War Historian Going out socially with co workers is a bad idea Guest: Joanna Lin, Associate Professor in the Department of Management at the University of Georgia Why do we let our Veterans go without, and how can we support them better? Guest: Jenny Konkin is the President and Co-Founder of Whole Way House Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    View From Victoria: Remembrance Day and Political Drama

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 13:52


    View From Victoria: Remembrance Day and Political Drama Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Full Show: Old people sharing misinformation, Surrey supportive housing issues & Understanding Remembrance Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 52:31


    Why do older people share more misinformation than young people? Guest: Leaf Van Boven, professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at CU Boulder Supportive housing site in Surrey Divides Residents Guest: Lionel Wilson is a member of the Semiahmoo South Surrey Coalition How can we help young people understand the sacrifice Canadian Soldiers made? Guest: Nick Held, Scientific Director, Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research What is Canada's role in the United Nations Climate Conference? Guest: Rick Smith, President of the Climate Institute How to prevent your kids from racking up huge bills Guest: Paul Davis, online safety expert and speaker at socialnetworkingsafety.net Do you get S.A.D.? Guest:  Lina Begdache, Associate Professor of Health and Wellness Studies, Binghamton University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Buck Stops Here with VP Neil McEvoy for Nov 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 4:40


    The Buck Stops Here for Nov 10, 2025 Guest: Guest: Neil McEvoy, Vice-President of Football Operations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    View From Victoria: Premiers Office takes the lead

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 14:50


    View From Victoria: Premiers Office Takes the Lead Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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