Simi Sara

Radio Host

Simi Sara is the award-winning host of Mornings with Simi. She joined 980 CKNW in 2010 as host of The Simi Sara Show, a fast-paced breaking news program known for its expert commentary and opinion. In 2020 Simi took the reins of the morning show, where she can be heard introducing listeners to the top stories of the day over their morning coffee.

Simi grew up in Surrey, B.C. and has been in the media business for almost thirty years, with roles including newspaper reporter, producer and news anchor. Before making the move to radio Simi spent the early days of her career in television. Upon making the move to radio Simi also returned to education, graduating from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Arts.

She is passionate about news, having won two national and three regional RTDNA awards for editorial and commentary, along with a Jack Webster award and BCABs.

Her depth of news knowledge, thoughtful interviews, and intelligent, conversational style attracts loyal listeners to her #1 show.

Mornings with Simi airs weekdays from 5:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.