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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 what you heard on the show.   

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  1. 1000

    Why Does Gen Z turn everything into a Joke?

    Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley comes on to respond to Mayor George Harvie's statements about leaving Metro Vancouver. We unpack the job numbers from July. Spoiler alert: they're surprisingly good! Why Does Gen Z turn everything into a Joke? The research on this is pretty illuminating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 999

    View on Politics: Snowbirds in Victoria

    The iconic Snowbirds flew by Vaughn's house the other day! Premier Eby held a press conference to welcome the Mexican firefighters that are here to help fight the BC wildfires. Eby also discussed why the province hasn't declared a state of emergency. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 998

    Travel advisories could KILL your travel insurance!

    Vancouver police are investigating the theft of high-value Pokémon cards from Royal Card Shop and Collectibles early Monday morning. Why are thieves targeting trading card stores? Be warned: travel advisories could KILL your travel insurance! Do public schools actually enforce gender stereotypes? A new study finds that mothers still shoulder most school/childcare-related logistics... even in households that try to split duties evenly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 997

    View on Politics: One year since landmark aboriginal title case

    A year ago tomorrow, the infamous Cowichan aboriginal title case put private property on the table for first time. Big boost for B.C. Conservatives: They are leading the NDP in fundraising numbers out this week. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. 996

    The latest on the explosive wildfire situation - Avocado oil fraud!

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  6. 995

    Making Cents of the Markets for August 5th, 2026

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  7. 994

    View on Politics: Pipeline update & Involuntary care challenges

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  8. 993
  9. 992

    View on Politics: New agriculture rules & BC money laundering update

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  10. 991

    WestJet Update - Is the MLB in Vancouver possible? - The importance of sunscreen

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  11. 990

    View on Politics: KLF speaks & Embarrassing court loss for NDP

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  12. 989

    Which grocery loyalty program is the best?

    Which Canadian grocery loyalty program is the best? We bring on a personal finance expert to find out! We bring on our Washington correspondent Reggie Cecchini to find out the latest in the ongoing US-Iran conflict. LOTS to unpack there. Speaking of the Iran war and the accompanied uncertainty that has come with it, is it better to go with a fixed or variable mortgage? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  13. 988

    View on Politics: Shake up in the BC Conservative party

    It might be the long weekend, but BC politics never takes a rest! Major shake ups are happening within the BC Conservative party and caucus. What's going on? Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  14. 987

    Diversify Canada, Vancouver getting an MLB Team? & Young people using GLP-1's

    Does Canada need to Diversify trading partners Guest: Perrin Beatty, Co-chair of the Expert Group on Canada-U.S Relations Could Vancouver seriously get an MLB Team? Guest: Asa Rehman, Global news sports reporter GLP-1 use growing among younger people Guest:  Dr. Joseph Skelton, board-certified pediatrician and obesity medicine specialist at wake forest University School of Medicine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  15. 986

    View on Politics: Eby's low polling & Splitting the vote

    View on Politics: Eby's low polling & Splitting the vote Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  16. 985

    New biker gang in town - Villages plan voted down - Canadians encountering scams daily

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  17. 984

    Making Cents of the Markets for July 29th, 2026

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  18. 983

    View on Politics: Interfor non confidence vote & Eby poll numbers

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  19. 982

    Provincial wildfire update - How to protect your home from wildfires - Toss the flip flops!

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  20. 981

    View on Politics: David Eby’s new definition of cabinet solidarity

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  21. 980

    Why are so many Canadian ER doctors leaving the profession?

    Canada's foreign homebuyer ban expires automatically Jan. 1, 2027, but government hasn't confirmed whether it'll extend it. 9 provinces signed a deal for direct-to-consumer alcohol sales across provincial lines, but this deal is so much more than just booze. A national survey of 400+ Canadian emergency physicians found that 1 in 10 ER doctors have left the specialty, while nearly half have cut clinical hours and 20% have taken time off due to burnout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  22. 979

    View on Politics: Nurses set for big payday

    Nurses are in line for a big pay increase in light of the recent job action. What's going on with the Tilbury LNG marine terminal? Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  23. 978

    Repeat offenders on notice - Impact of Broadway closure - Nostalgia surging amongst Gen Z

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  24. 977

    View on Politics: Tough week for Eby & Christy Clark era scandal resurfaces

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  25. 976

    Does Canada need to change its tariff strategy? - Crime rate drop - Girls in trades

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  26. 975

    View on Politics: Eby's brutal poll numbers & Provincial Conservative's divisive course

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  27. 974

    Youth don't want TFW jobs - Steel tariff response? - Unpermitted construction in Surrey

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  28. 973

    Making Cents of the Markets for July 22nd, 2026

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  29. 972

    View on Politics: US liquor access & Latest on Cowichan case

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  30. 971

    New tariffs - Local air quality - Violent online content

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  31. 970

    View on Politics: Eby on tariffs & Failed Brodie recall

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  32. 969
  33. 968

    Monday Morning Quarterback w/Buck Pierce

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  34. 967

    View on Politics: Leadership of Centre B.C. & Eby news conference

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  35. 966

    The rapid rise of birdwatching

    Canada's wildfire smoke is drifting into the US, and the Americans are NOT happy about it. Speaking of the US, what's going on with Donald Trump's speech last night? Is anything he said about voter fraud actually true? A certain hobby is becoming massively popular amongst young people: Bird watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  36. 965

    View on Politics: Expanding Robert's Bank?

    The federal transport minister announced that the $3.5-billion container port expansion at Roberts Bank has been designated a major federal project, allowing permits to be fast-tracked. Will local residents be shut out from access to crown/recreational land on Gambier Island? Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  37. 964

    West Jet strike looming? - Overdose death decrease - Sleeping in the heat

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  38. 963

    View on Politics: Roberts Bank expansion plan & What's up on Gambier Island

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  39. 962

    Making Cents of the Markets for July 15th, 2026

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  40. 961

    Gas prices on the rise again- Too many geese! - Should you be taking creatine?

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  41. 960

    Making Cents of the Markets for July 15th, 2026

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  42. 959

    View on Politics: Another pulp mill closure & More dams in BC?

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  43. 958

    Does banning cellphones work, The ongoing tick problem & People behaving badly

    Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Dowdell, a professor of Pediatric Nursing at Villanova University and expert on children and smart devices Guest: Holly Gaff, a biology professor at Old Dominion University Guest: Garry Bradamore, Canadian Representative, PooPrints Canada Inc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  44. 957

    View on Politics: Condo Buy Out Blunder & Nurses Pull Back Job Action

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

  45. 956

    Nurses extend their job action, what makes a good mediator & Keeping the FIFA energy alive in Vancouver

    Guest: Adriane Gear, BCNU President Guest: Thomas A. Kochan is a professor of industrial relations, work and employment. at the MIT Sloan School of Management Guest: Jane Talbot, CEO of Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  46. 955

    Monday Morning Quarterback: BC Lions have a bye week

    Guest: Buck Pearce, BC Lions Head Coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  47. 954

    View on Politics: Nurses, Mediators and Involuntary Care

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

  48. 953

    Bishnoi Gang Update - New Jobs Numbers - Sibling violence is a real thing

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  49. 952

    View on Politics: Nurses job action ramping up & Poilievre's comments on BC

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  50. 951

    Retirement age - Counterfeit crackdown - Securing your dogs in the car

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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 what you heard on the show.

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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...

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