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Doug Ford pledges new legislation for homeless ...
Premier Doug Ford says new legislation is coming that will target homeless encampments across the province, and he's pledging to use the notwithstanding clause if necessary. Ward 6 Councillor Sam Trosow joins The Morning Show.
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When will Boler Mountain open for the season?
We've had a lot of snow this week, so when will Boler Mountain open? Marty Thody, manager of Boler Mountain, joins The Morning Show.
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Should Canada ban social media for teens like A...
Australia is banning social media for children under 16. Should Canada consider something similar? Dr. Emma Duerden, associate professor in the faculty of education at Western University, joins The Morning Show.
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Growing the urban growth boundary
London is one of the fastest growing cities in the country and needs more land -- the only question is how much more land? Mike Moffatt, Founding Director of the PLACE Centre, a professor at Ivey Business School and co-host of the podcast The Missing Middle, joins The Morning Show.
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The Argyle BIA Santa Claus Parade turns 10
The Argyle BIA's Annual Santa Claus Parade will celebrate its 10th anniversary this Saturday. Leah Thomas-Gray, communications and creative director for the Argyle BIA, joins The Morning Show.
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The strike at Canada Post is now 20 days old
The strike by more than 55,000 Canada Post workers entered its 20th day and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says it has cost the sector $1 billion. Corinne Pohlmann, Executive Vice-President of Advocacy at CFIB, joins The Morning Show.
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Making Ontario more accessible
Today is International Day for Persons with Disabilities. To mark the day, King’s University College will host a panel discussion focusing on what an accessible Ontario looks like over the next 26 years and what steps need to be taken to make it more inclusive. Dr. Jeffrey Preston, Associate Professor and Chair of Disability Studies at King's University College, joins The Morning Show.
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Demand puts strain on food banks
A new report from Feed Ontario says food banks are cutting services as surging demand outpaces resources. Carolyn Stewart, CEO of Feed Ontario, joins The Morning Show.
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Mayor Josh Morgan on CPKC train fire and Canada...
The CPKC train fire, the ongoing strike at Canada Post and changes to the urban growth boundary are all on the agenda for the weekly interview with Mayor Josh Morgan.
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Making Dundas Place car-free more consistently
Changes could be coming to Dundas Place. A city report suggests the possibility of more road closures to make it pedestrian only more consistently. Ward 13 Councillor David Ferreira joins The Morning Show.
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The Sound of Music at The Grand Theatre
The Sound of Music is playing now at The Grand Theatre. Rachel Peake, Director of The Sound of Music and Artistic Director of The Grand Theatre, joins The Morning Show to discuss.
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The Salvation Army's Christmas Kettle Campaign
The Salvation Army's Christmas Kettle Campaign is in full swing. Nancy Kerr from the Salvation Army joins The Morning Show to talk about the need this year.
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How to prevent impulse purchases
Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year, a time when consumers hunt for deals and retailers brace for an onslaught of customers. But for some, the allure of deep discounts and endless promotions can lead to more than just great bargains -- it can spiral into compulsive buying behaviour. Sunghwan Yi, professor at the University of Guelph, joins Devon to discuss.
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RSV immunization clinic expands
An RSV immunization clinic is expanding, only a few weeks after it opened at Children's Hospital at LHSC. Erin Fleischer, nurse practitioner at Children's Hospital who oversees the RSV immunization clinic, joins The Morning Show.
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The Business Cares Food Drive turns 25
The Business Cares Food Drive is back for another year. It's 25th year to be exact. Wayne Dunn, campaign chair of the Business Cares Food Drive, joins The Morning Show.
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Talkin' Trump Tariffs
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to meet with the country's premiers this afternoon, after they asked for an urgent meeting on U.S.-Canada relations ahead of the incoming Donald Trump administration. Simon Gaudreault, chief economist and VP of research for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, joins The Morning Show.
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The 2025 budget is almost set
The 2025 budget is close to being finalized. Currently it stands at 7.3%, could that change? Ward 5 Councillor Jerry Pribil joins The Morning Show.
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Mayor Josh Morgan talks 2025 budget
After two marathon budget sessions last week, London city politicians are close to passing the 2025 budget. Mayor Josh Morgan joins The Morning Show for his weekly interview.
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Are people leaving X for Bluesky?
Bluesky has seen a sharp increase in users in recent weeks. Can it become a legitimate competitor to X? Carmi Levy, London-based tech analyst, joins The Morning Show.
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City council approves funding for Ark Aid shelt...
A funding request by Ark Aid Street Mission to maintain 90 shelter beds year round was approved by London city council on Thursday. Sarah Campbell, executive director of Ark Aid, joins The Morning Show.
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Opioid relates deaths, hospitalizations drop in...
The Middlesex-London Health Unit says opioid related ER visits and deaths are down, but they don't know why. Scott Courtice, executive director of London InterCommunity Health Care, joins The Morning Show.
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The future of free trade between Canada and the...
There's a growing movement in Canada to exclude Mexico from a free trade agreement between Canada, the US and Mexico. Don Abelson, professor of political science at McMaster University, joins The Morning Show.
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An update on the Health and Homelessness Fund f...
The amount of money raised to fight homelessness in London continues to rise. Diane Silva, president and CEO of the London Community Foundation, joins The Morning Show.
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Does London need a new deal with the province?
The Ontario NDP is proposing a new deal for London and other cities in the province to help them plan for better housing, infrastructure and public health. Marit Stiles, leader of the official opposition and the Ontario NDP, joins The Morning Show.
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Will Ontario step up to do more on homelessness...
Service depots for homeless encampments sparked a lengthy debate at London city hall on Tuesday. Deputy Mayor and Ward 2 Councillor Shawn Lewis joins The Morning Show.
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