Full Show: Living in Moon Caves, The spending sprees at Metro Vancouver & Should Surrey get its own charter?

Mornings with Simi

Seg 1: Could humans live in caves on the moon?

Scientists have discovered evidence of a large cave system near the Apollo 11 landing site on the Moon, potentially valuable for future lunar settlements.

Guest: Dr. Christopher Pattison, Researcher at the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation at the University of Portsmouth

Seg 2: View From Victoria: Promises by the Premier yet to be realized

The Premier promised both an audit of the north shore $3 billion overrun and a review of regional government structure, so where are they? The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

Seg 3: What are the security threats facing the 2024 Olympics?

The Paris Summer Olympics are expected to attract millions of visitors and thousands of athletes. However, the risk of protests, terrorism, and cyberattacks remains a significant concern.

Guest: Dale Buckner, CEO of the Security Firm “Global Guardian”

Seg 4: Should Surrey get its own Charter?

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke is advocating for the City of Surrey to have its own standalone provincial legislation, similar to the Vancouver Charter, which governs the City of Vancouver.

Guest: Dr. Hamish Telford, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of the Fraser Valley

Seg 5: Metro Vancouver spending is out of control

Metro Vancouver CEO got a 20% raise in the last year plus thousands of taxpayer dollars were spent on an expensive boozy party for Metro Vancouver employees.

Guest: Jordan Armstrong, Global BC Anchor and Reporter

Seg 6: What’s causing BC’s impending child welfare crisis?

A new report by the Representative for Children and Youth reveals that over 80% of social workers in the child welfare system cannot adequately perform their jobs due to high caseloads.

Guest: Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth, BC’s Representative for Children and Youth

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