Full Show: The Mystery of Tom Thomson, Will Trudeau step down & Rebuilding Lytton

Mornings with Simi

Seg 1: The mysterious death of Tom Thomson

Tom Thomson, a highly influential Canadian artist, was initially buried in 1917 near Canoe Lake in Algonquin Provincial Park. His death remains mysterious, with theories ranging from accidental drowning to murder.

Guest: Roy MacGregor, Canadian Journalist and Author of “Northern Light: The Enduring Mystery of Tom Thomson and the Woman Who Loved Him”

Seg 2: How should we adapt to extreme heat?

Extreme heat is causing severe health issues and deaths worldwide. The increasing frequency of heatwaves, driven by climate change, is a growing threat to summer crowds at religious, musical, political, and sports events.

Guest: Dr. Benjamin Zaitchik, Professor of Earth & Planetary Science at John Hopkins University

Seg 3: View From Victoria:

We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.

Seg 4: Is Trudeau going to step down?

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded to the Liberal Party’s unexpected loss in the Toronto-St. Paul’s riding, a stronghold they had maintained for over thirty years. Trudeau acknowledged the “concerns and frustrations” of voters.

Guest: Dr. Stewart Prest, Political Science Lecturer at UBC

Seg 5: Is Vancouver’s water infrastructure on the same path as Calgary’s?

It’s been nearly 3 weeks since a water main in Calgary broke, cutting off parts of the city from a water treatment plant, and causing major water restrictions throughout parts of the city.

Guest: Matti Seimiaticki , Professor of the infrastructure institute at the University of Toronto.

Seg 6: Will US support help keep the Vancouver Park Board afloat?

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has written an open letter to its Vancouver counterpart to support maintaining an independent park board.

Guest: Brennan Bastyovanszky, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner

Seg 7: Rebuilding Lytton three years after the deadly wildfire

Nearly three years after a wildfire devastated Lytton, significant rebuilding progress has been made, but it is moving too slowly, according to Mayor Denise O’Connor.

Guest: Denise O’Connor, Mayor of Lytton

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