A semi-retired London doctor is sharing his experience after volunteering to drive medical supplies into Ukraine. Dr. Roman Kozak joins The Morning Show.
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From Ukraine to London
This Saturday marks the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. How are Ukrainians who re-located to London feeling? Liuba Zamorska joins The Morning Show to share her experience moving to the Forest City.
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Checking in on London's green bin program
London's green bin program is a month old, have people adjusted? Could the program soon be expanded? Jay Stanford, London's director of climate change, environment and waste management, joins The Morning Show.
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Building on a floodplain
All eyes are on the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority after city council approved a development in northeast London that happens to be located on a floodplain. Is that a good idea? Jenna Allain, manager of environmental planning and regulations for the UTRCA, joins The Morning Show.
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Unaffordable prescriptions
A new poll by Leger done on behalf of Heart & Stroke and the Canadian Cancer Society has found nearly one-quarter of Canadians have reported splitting pills, skipping doses, or deciding not to fill or renew a prescription due to cost. Foram Patel, policy analyst for Hearth & Stroke, joins The Morning Show.
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An early start to the maple syrup season
London has had a very mild winter, what impact will that have on the maple syrup season? According to the Kinsmen Fanshawe Sugar Bush, it's had a big impact. Sandra McDougall volunteers at the sugar bush and joins The Morning Show.
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Demanding fair pay for Uber drivers
Some Uber drivers in Canada and around the world went on strike on Valentine's Day following a report that found some drivers could be getting paid just $6.37 an hour. Thorben Wieditz, co-founder of Metstrat and a researcher with the Ridefair Coalition, joins The Morning Show.
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Would you hire someone with a criminal record?
A new study has found Canadian companies are reluctant to hire people with criminal records but should they be? A study by the John Howard Society of Ontario found people with criminal records can be reliable employees.
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Bringing Hollywood to the Forest City
Would you rent your home out for a TV or movie production? Film London is asking for residents to consider it as the city looks to attract more productions to the Forest City. Andrew Dodd from Film London joins The Morning Show
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An apology from London Police
The woman at the centre of a sexual assault case against five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team got an apology from London Police Chief Thai Truong on Monday. Can trust with police be rebuilt? Jennifer Dunn, executive director of the London Abused Women's Centre, joins The Morning Show to discuss.
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What happens next in the Hockey Canada sexual a...
The sexual assault case of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team has been put over to the end of April. What happens now? Nick Cake, from Cake Criminal Defence, joins The Morning Show to discuss what happens next.
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Is it time for new leadership at London Transit?
London Transit and Mayor Josh Morgan are at odds over the mayor's proposed budget. The LTC has started a campaign to attract more funding, which has the mayor questioning their leadership.
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The investigation into 5 members of Canada's 20...
The sexual assault case of five players from Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team goes before a London court today, hours later London Police will hold a news conference on the investigation into the case. What should we expect? Former London Police Chief Murray Faulkner joins The Morning Show
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Cakes, desserts... and dirt
Construction season can't end soon enough for Happiness Coffee and Dessert Bar. BRT construction is right outside their front door making it difficult for customers to find their business. Owner Olha Prytkov joins The Morning Show to share her experience.
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Budget talks begin at London city hall
Mayor Josh Morgan has unveiled his budget and it includes an 8.8% tax hike for 2024. Ward 6 Councillor Sam Trosow joins The Morning Show to give his reaction.
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Solving London's housing crisis
A city committee has endorsed a plan to lift a cap on bedrooms in dwellings city-wide. Could this help solve London's housing crisis? Jared Zaifman, CEO of the London Home Builders Association, joins The Morning Show.
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Is Wiarton ready for Groundhog Day?
Will we get an early spring or six more weeks of winter? Jay Kirkland, the mayor of South Bruce Peninsula, joins The Morning Show to talk about how preparations for Groundhog Day are going in Wiarton.
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Did you get a pandemic pet?
The Humane Society of London & Middlesex is raising awareness about a dog that has been in their care for over 344 days, more than half its life. Marrissa Sitts from the humane society joins The Morning Show to talk pandemic pets.
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Would you allow Elon Musk to put a computer chi...
Elon Musk revealed this week the first human has received an implant from his computer-brain interface company Neuralink. What is it and is it safe? London-based tech analyst Carmi Levy joins The Morning Show.
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London's doctor shortage
The Ontario Medical Association is calling out the provincial government to do more on the family doctor shortage. Dr. David Barber from the OMA joins The Morning Show to explain why we have so few family doctors.
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Fanshawe College responds to fed government int...
Fanshawe College President Peter Devlin joins The Morning Show to share his thoughts about the federal governments cap on international students. Devlin believes the feds took a "sledgehammer" approach to the issue.
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Will paratransit service in London improve in 2...
Paratransit service was a hot button issue in 2023, will the situation improve in 2024? Accessibility advocate Jeff Preston tells The Morning Show why he's optimistic the situation may be about to change.
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Mayor Josh Morgan talks 2024 budget
London city politicians will hear from the public and begin budget deliberations this week. Mayor Josh Morgan joins The Morning Show to talk about the budget.
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Turning parking lots into apartment buildings
Mayor Josh Morgan has announced a plan to redevelop office space into residential units and a commitment to overhaul surface parking lots in downtown for housing. Will this help London's housing crunch? Jesse Helmer, former city councilor and deputy mayor in London, joins The Morning Show.
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Capping student visas
This week, Canada announced it was capping the number of study permits it approves over the next two years to get a handle on a ballooning international student program. What comes next for Ontario? AJ Wray, community planner and geographer, joins The Morning Show.