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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Should we be concerned about Prime Minister Carney's trip to India? What are the latest stories coming out of US politics? It's our weekly check-in with our Washington correspondent Reggie Cecchini. Vancouver council has approved $1.2M to explore a satellite training academy for the Vancouver Police Department that could open as early as May. What would this facility look like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NDP government survived their key budget vote with conservatives, greens and independents opposed. The government claims that their recent amendments to the FOI laws will improve digital service delivery and privacy protection. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Carney's visit to India is being framed as a full reset of Canada–India relations after years of strain. Justice Minister Sean Fraser says Ottawa may legislate AI reporting rules if OpenAI does not quickly improve how it alerts police to violent threats. Speaking of artificial intelligence, some people are using AI for relationship advice. Experts are saying it's a bad idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which candidate has the best chance of winning the BC Conservative leadership? David Eby vs. the senate! Guest: Vaughn Palmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Federal Finance Minister Francois Philippe Champagne is announcing new supports in the fight against extortion. The U.S. Supreme Court has officially ruled that Donald Trump exceeded his presidential authority by imposing broad tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and other countries using emergency powers. Lots of people who invested in Condos before the pandemic are now stuck with them. What do they do now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Premier David Eby is going to be speaking to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade later today. What will be discussed? How will it affect the opinion polls? Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun's provincial affairs political columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor(formerly known as Prince Andrew) was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, linked to allegations he shared confidential trade reports with Jeffrey Epstein in 2010. Why is Canada paying for the Health Care of Refugees who's claims have been rejected? How should we be labelling Gene-edited Meat? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simi and Vaughn unpack the fallout from the recently announced BC budget. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun's provincial affairs political columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Tumbler Ridge shooting has touched nearly everyone in the community; residents say “everybody knows somebody” affected. How do we move on? Can we? Osteoarthritis is increasingly affecting young, active people, sometimes in their 30s. What's causing this? The drama continued south of the border this week, with discussion of tariffs, the Epstein files, and more. We discuss all of that with Global New's washington correspondent Reggie Checcini. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The regularly scheduled throne speech was set aside for a show of unity, grief, condolence, and grace in the wake of the Tumbler Ridge shooting. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guns and gun ownership is a big part of the ongoing conversation following the horrific shooting in Tumbler Ridge. Do we need stronger gun laws and screenings? Would it make any difference? How to manage your mental health after an horrific tragedy. BC's Feb. 18 budget is expected to be austerity-focused, with health care possibly protected despite fiscal pressure. Primary care access in BC is declining, pointing to structural problems rather than underfunding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vaughn Palmer comes on to talk about the day's biggest headlines. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests: -Mayor of Tumbler Ridge, Darryl Krakowka -MLA for Peace River South, Larry Neufeld -Minister of Children and Families of British Columbia, Jodie Wickens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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