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The Simi Sara Show

Weekdays from 12:30p to 3p on CKNW. Podcast brought to you by Destination Toyota Burnaby.
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Simi Sara - Wed May 22 - Lead

12:35-12:45

SHOULD DIX STAY OR SHOULD DIX GO?

Adrian Dix just held a press conference regarding the NDP’s stunning loss in the 2013 provincial election. The real question is will Adrian Dix remain as leader of the NDP? Or will he resign?

Sean Holman - Assistant journalism professor at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Founder of Public Eye, an online provincial political news source


12:45-1:00

Open line: SHOULD ADRIAN DIX STAY ON AS LEADER OF THE NDP OR SHOULD HE STEP DOWN AFTER THE PARTIES RECENT FAILURE TO GET ELECTED?

Posted 5/22/2013 1:06:00 PM
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Simi Sara - Wed May 22 - Hour 1

1:05-1:15

WHAT DID DIX SAY?

Adrian Dix held a press conference this afternoon in which he discussed his future with NDP. What did he say?

Marcella Bernardo - CKNW Senior Reporter


1:15-1:30

THE SENATE SCANDAL CONTINUES TO BOIL

Senator Mike Duffy was in the Senate today as an Independent Senator and he stated that when Canadians know all the facts about his spending claims, they will realize that his actions do not merit any criticism. Canadian Senators have been speaking out about the scandal, but what happened in the Senate today?

Terry Pedwell - Reporter for Canadian Press


1:30-1:40

RUMORS SWIRL AROUND THE FUTURE OF THE CANUCKS COACHING STAFF

It has been reported that the Canucks organization have fired Alain Vigneault and top assistants Rick Bowness and Newell Brown. We get the latest on the situation from the CKNW sports department.

Stu Walters - CKNW Afternoon Sports Anchor


1:40-2:00

FEDERAL PRISON INMATE RECEIVES OUT OF COURT SETTLEMENT FOR SPENDING THREE AND A HALF YEARS IN SOLITARY CONFINEMENT

An out of court settlement has been reached in the case of an Aboriginal woman from Saskatchewan who spent more than three and a half years in solitary confinement in a federal prison. BobbyLee Worm is now 26 years old, but she was incarcerated at the age of 19 and was as first time offender at the time of her arrest. Worm spent up to 23 hours a day alone in cell with little to no human contact. The BC Civil Liberties Association filed a lawsuit on her behalf and is reporting that she was taken out of solitary two days after the lawsuit was filed. Details of the settlement with the federal government are protected by a non-disclosure agreement, but the BCCLA are speaking out today about the treatment Worm experienced while in prison. Was solitary confinement warranted in Worm’s case? Do many prisoners face the same experiences?

Raji Mangat - BCCLA counsel and one of the lawyer’s on Bobby Lee Worm’s case

Posted 5/22/2013 1:05:00 PM
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Simi Sara - Wed May 22 - Hour 2

2:05-2:15

WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

While walking into work this morning, Simi Sara Show producer, Claire Allen, witnessed a verbal altercation between a man and a woman. The altercation was escalating to the point where the woman was screaming for the man to get away from her. As many people gathered around at the cross walk, all eyes were on the couple, but no one called the police or stepped up to help. What would you have done in this situation?

Claire Allen - Simi Sara Show Producer


2:15-2:40

Open line: WHAT WOULD YOU DO?


2:40-2:50

ABBOTSFORD GAY YOUTH SET TO LAUNCH PRIDE PARADE IN THE HEART OF BC’S BIBLE BELT

If you are gay youth living the Fraser Valley’s religious community, the activities are very limited. In Abbotsford, gay youth on dates have been moved to the back of the restaurant by staff who are worried about offending others. Unlike Davie Village, there are no Pride celebrations in Abbotsford, but that is all about to change this year. This Sunday, 200 people are expected to take part in Abbotsford inaugural Pride parade. What reaction have the organizers received from the community? How significant is the parade?

John Kuipers - Coordinator for the Fraser Valley Youth Society               


2:50-3:00

SIMI’S LIST & EMAILS

Posted 5/22/2013 1:04:00 PM
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Simi Sara - Tue May 21 - Lead

12:35-12:45

COQUITLAM MAN MISSING – FEARED KIDNAPPED – IN MEXICO

Coquitlam man Diego Hernandez went missing from Puerto Vallarta on May 8th and has not been seen since. His girlfriend received a ransom call saying his kidnapping was a case of mistaken identity, but Hernandez is still nowhere to be seen.

Amanda Morales - Aunt of Diego Hernandez


12:45-1:00

THE DAY AFTER IN OKLAHOMA

A massive tornado ripped through Oklahoma this week, tearing down buildings and leaving residents grieving for those killed or gone missing. The day after the tornado, what’s happening in Oklahoma?

Stephan Kaufman - CBS Correspondent in Oklahoma

Posted 5/21/2013 1:06:00 PM
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Simi Sara - Tue May 21 - Hour 1

1:05-1:30

HARPER ADDRESSES THE SENATE ISSUE

After a week that left Harper without his right-hand man, after the resignation of Nigel Wright, and no end in sight to the Senate spending scandal ignited by Mike Duffy, Harper addressed the issue in front of media and his caucus today. What was – and wasn’t – said?

Tim Naumetz - Hill Times reporter


1:30-1:40

APPLE FACES US SENATE

Tech giant Apple is facing a congressional hearing after allegations circling around its offshore tax practices.

Jeffrey Sandler - Portfolio Manager at Raymond James Vancouver, Mylifesavings.ca        


1:40-1:50

STUDY SAYS SUICIDE IS CONTAGIOUS

A study from the University of Ottawa and Harvard says that suicide can be contagious – with increased risk for suicide lasting about 2 years for 12 and 13-year-olds

Richard Kramer - Crisis Centre staff


1:50-2:00

NO WORD FROM ROB FORD

As Rob Ford ducked questions about the crack cocaine allegations, calls rise from within the Toronto City Council for Rob to address the claims – beyond calling them ‘ridiculous.’ Has this impasse created a reality show at City Hall?

Josh Matlow - Toronto City Councillor

Posted 5/21/2013 1:05:00 PM