Simi has been working with us for the past 18 months on a casual fill in basis and has quickly become a fan favorite! Born and raised in Metro Vancouver, Simi’s career started at The Surrey Leader newspaper as a print reporter. She worked in television for almost twenty years reporting, writing, producing and anchoring various broadcasts throughout the province. During this time she covered many major events in BC and the world, including Mayerthorpe and 9/11. At the same time Simi hosted “City Cooks” a popular cooking show on City TV, showcasing her effortless versatility. Simi is a two-time B.C.A.B. award winner and a news junkie who loves the news business and talking about current events whether it's at home or at work.
THE SIMI SARA SHOW
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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12:35 – 12:45
SENTENCING HEARING FOR GRAHAM JAMES
Former hockey coach Graham James is court for his sentencing hearing today. James is charged with the sexual abuse of Theo Fleury and one other former junior hockey player. James has already served three years in the 1990s for abusing three other hockey players. In a victim impact statement made earlier this morning, Theo Fleury said he hopes the judge shows no leniency in his sentencing. What has it been like at trial today?
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12:45 – 1:00
LIBERAL RESPONSE TO DRIVE-ABLE
Yesterday we spoke with NDP ICBC Critic Kathy Corrigan about BC’s Drive ABLE program and the Justice Ministry was not pleased with what she was saying. Minister Shirley Bond issued a statement on the issue yesterday but was unable to comment. We hear from the Minister today about what the government thinks about Drive ABLE and whether or not programs are in place to address the concerns posed by BC seniors.
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1:05 – 1:15
TAKING A DEEPER LOOK AT BC’S BUDGET
Journalist Bob Mackin did some digging after Finance Minister Kevin Falcon announced the new budget yesterday afternoon. Mackin found that the decision to privatize liquor warehousing and distribution could line the pockets of former political strategist, Patrick Kinsella. How? Plus, Mackin airs some other ‘dirty laundry’ uncovered after the budget announcement. Who’s getting a break and who’s not?
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1:15 – 1:30
ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS NOT THRILLED WITH BC BUDGET
After the Finance Ministry presented its 2012 budget yesterday, environmental groups showed their frustration. The budget showed no mention of holding big businesses accountable for their actions in regards to their carbon foot print. The Pembina Institute says that the government calling for a review of the carbon policies of businesses is not the solution. They’ve also said that the government is just continuing to allow businesses to stay in the carbon tax loophole which is damaging to the environment. What is the solution to this problem? Is it possible to get the government on board with taxing big businesses? Plus we look back at 2009 and the support environmental groups showed to Liberal policy.
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1:30 – 2:00
BC’S BUDGET: THE BIGGER PICTURE
We delve into the ins and outs of BC 2012 budget: everything from projected economic growth to tax increases and seniors to new home buyers.
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2:05 – 2:15
BUDGET ‘GRIM’ AND ‘HARSH’ FOR BC FAMILIES
Yesterday’s budget announcement showed no compassion for struggling students. Because teachers are not providing report cards, kids who fail a class will not be able to make it up in the summer according to the new budget. BC’s Representative for Children and Youth says this injustice will cause bigger headaches for families already struggling to help their children. Is there a solution to this issue? Will parents be forced to use private tutoring if summer classes are not offered?
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2:15 – 2:30
EDUCATION AND THE BC BUDGET
Finance Minister Kevin Falcon announced yesterday that BC’s education system will get a budget increase of 0.6% a year over the next three years for a total of 1.6%. Falcon said that even with declining enrollment the budget will increase but funding is essentially frozen for the next three years. What will this mean for school boards across the province? What impact will this announcement have on the ongoing teacher talks?
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2:30 – 2:40
PINK SHIRT DAY: SURVEY SHOWS MOST PEOPLE HAVE BEEN BULLIED
A new survey done for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada reveals that half of all Canadian adults were bullied as a child or teenager. It also says that 85 % of Canadians believe that providing bullies with mentors is a good way to reduce bullying. The study looked into attitudes about bullying, as well as the value of mentoring to prevent abusive behavior or build confidence in those who have been bullied. What can people do to help mentor teens and teach kids that bullying is wrong? What programs do Big Brothers and Big Sisters offer to deter bullying?
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2:30 – 2:50
VANCOUVER’S ITALIAN HERITAGE
At the start of World War II, Vancouver’s Italian population was 4500 strong. But when Italy joined forces with Germany in June 1940, Canada was suddenly at war with Italy and life changed for Vancouver’s Italian population. Canada invoked the War Measures Act and forcibly removed Italian men from their homes and took them to POW camps in Alberta, New Brunswick and Ontario. The community back in Vancouver was divided and changed forever. A new museum exhibition pays tribute to this tumultuous time and opens March 6th. What is the exhibit showing? What message is it trying to send?
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