Full Show: Going after Boeing, Using the proceeds of crime & How accurate are BC's toxic drug numbers?

Mornings with Simi

Seg 1: Should Boeing face criminal charges?

Boeing is potentially facing criminal charges as U.S. prosecutors have informed the Department of Justice that the company may have breached a settlement agreement related to two fatal 737 Max crashes.

Guest: Dr. David Woods, Professor of Cognitive Systems Engineering and Human Systems Integration at Ohio State University

Seg 2: Scott’s Thoughts: Why are cops kicking people off the beaches?

Vancouver police are being called out for closing beaches and kicking people off them at 10pm. Why is it all of a sudden a priority for the VPD?

Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor

Seg 3: View From Victoria: Promises not kept in Lytton

The Lytton Mayor will speak today as we approach the third anniversary of the wildfire that destroyed the village. She’ll talk about the progress and how little there has been. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.

Seg 4: Are governments using proceeds from crime to raise public funds?

Civil forfeiture regimes and unexplained wealth orders (UWOs) are tools used by governments to seize assets from citizens suspected of criminal activity. There is a debate over whether these tools are more about raising public funds than controlling crime.

Guest: Dr. Michelle Gallant, Professor of Law at the University of Manitoba

Seg 5: What is the vetting process for political candidates?

It makes sense that politics are always changing, but lately things here in BC seem particularly unsettled, with people changing parties, stepping down, and saying unexpected things.

Guest: Allie Blades, Political Strategist at Mash Strategy

Seg 6: Should William Shatner and Ryan Reynolds apologize for criticizing salmon farming?

B.C. First Nations are demanding a public apology from actors William Shatner and Ryan Reynolds for a video criticizing open-net pen salmon farming.

Guest: Cyrus Singh, CEO of the K’awat’si Economic Development Corporation

Seg 7: How accurate are the stats about BC’s toxic drug crisis?

As Canadians critique harm reduction policies like overdose prevention sites, safer supply, and decriminalization, many statistics are being debated.

Guest: Jen St. Denis, Civic Reporter for The Tyee

Seg 8: What can we expect from Allan Schoenborn’s review hearing?

A hearing for Allan Schoenborn, who killed his three children in 2008, ended abruptly after his lawyer, Rishi Gill, decided not to appear before the current British Columbia Review Board panel.

Guest: Dave Teixeira, Advocate for Victims Rights and Spokesperson for Darcy Clarke & Family

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