Mornings with Simi

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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Zusammenfassung der Episode

Today is Mid-Term Election day in the United States. The latest polls favor the Democrats to win the House and possibly the Senate, but GOP gerrymandering and tight races are making a “blue wave” uncertain. Retailers and restaurants are cautious about Black Friday and the holidays as consumers hold back and the economy softens. WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech wants a national aviation strategy to curb rising costs and fix a market he says is “tilting” because of government aid. He says labour laws, passenger rights, taxes, and fees hinder growth, and wants reforms viewed holistically rather than in isolation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Does Canada need a national aviation strategy?

Today is Mid-Term Election day in the United States. The latest polls favor the Democrats to win the House and possibly the Senate, but GOP gerrymandering and tight races are making a “blue wave” uncertain. Retailers and restaurants are cautious about Black Friday and the holidays as consumers hold back and the economy softens. WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech wants a national aviation strategy to curb rising costs and fix a market he says is “tilting” because of government aid. He says labour laws, passenger rights, taxes, and fees hinder growth, and wants reforms viewed holistically rather than in isolation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03 Nov. 2026
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View on Politics: What's going to happen in the US midterm election?

What's going to happen in the US midterm election? The BC Conservative caucus met up at the Victoria Hotel yesterday, and the energy in the room seemed really upbeat. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03 Nov. 2026
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Does Canada’s Trucking industry need an overhaul?

Multiple banks are saying they will block third-party AI agents from directly accessing clients’ online bank accounts and data, citing the need to protect sensitive information. What does this mean for you? Does Canada’s Trucking industry need an overhaul? Many industry experts are recommending better training, stronger enforcement of existing laws, a level playing field, and recognition of truck driving as a skilled trade. Starting November 1st, BC stayed on daylight time permanently, putting it an hour ahead of Washington, Oregon, and California during standard time. What chaos has this caused? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

02 Nov. 2026
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View on Politics: Building the Massey Bridge

It looks like the incoming BC Conservatives are following through with the promise to go back to building the Massey Bridge. Not only that, The Federal minister says there's $3 billion of funding available for whatever option BC chooses. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

02 Nov. 2026
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Modern Views on Smoking - Granville Island needs a facelift - How to make new friends

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30 Okt. 2026