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Should London city council get a raise?
Do London city councillors deserve a raise? City council has appointed a five-person independent panel to answer that very question. Jared Zaifman, CEO of the London Home Builders’ Association and former city councillor joins The Morning Show.
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AMO campaign calls on province to do more to su...
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario has launched a public campaign in advance of a potential provincial election to get the province to act more on homelessness, funding municipalities and infrastructure. Brian Rosborough, Executive Director of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, joins The Morning Show.
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London Police officers have started wearing bod...
Frontline police officers in London have a new addition to their uniform -- body cameras. London Police deputy chief Treena MacSween joins The Morning Show.
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What's an appropriate sentence for an impaired ...
The drunk driver who killed an 11 year old boy 1.5 years ago has been given a six year jail sentence. Is it enough? Steve Sullivan, CEO of MADD Canada, joins The Morning Show.
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Big Idea: It's time for some Canadian Pride
Criticizing Canada is popular right now, but we have it better than most. Devon calls for Canadian unity ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
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Mayor Josh Morgan on the impact of U.S. tariffs
The impact of U.S. tariffs on London and the annual state of the city address are on the agenda for the weekly interview with Mayor Josh Morgan.
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Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley on Canada's deteriora...
Sarnia's mayor says the relationship between Canada and the U.S. is deteriorating because of Trump's tariff threats and united approach is necessary to combat them. Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley joins The Morning Show.
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The deep freeze hits the Forest City
A polar vortex will plunge London into the lowest temperatures so far this winter. Dave Pavletic, manager of Food Safety and Health Hazards for the Middlesex-London Health Unit, joins The Morning Show.
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Is Canada's carbon tax working? (Yes, it is)
Canada's carbon tax has been controversial from the start, with two leading Liberal leadership candidates now saying they'll get rid of the consumer carbon price if they replace Justin Trudeau. This, despite research last March that suggested the carbon tax was doing its job. Rick Smith, president of the Canadian Climate Institute, joins The Morning Show.
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London's green bin program turns one year old
It's been one year since London started the green bin program. How is it going? Jay Stanford, London's director of environment and waste management, joins The Morning Show.
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Family doctor hunger games in Ontario
Is Ontario doing enough to attract family doctors to the province? Dr. Dominik Nowak, president of the Ontario Medical Association, joins The Morning Show.
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How concerned are small businesses about a Cana...
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business warns a 25% U.S. tariff on Canadian products, followed by potential Canadian retaliatory tariffs, would lead two-thirds of small businesses to increase prices for consumers. Corinne Pohlman, Executive Vice-President of Advocacy at the CFIB, joins The Morning Show.
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Are young children getting enough exercise?
Researchers at Western University say young children aren't getting enough phsyical activity and can spend 60% of their time in childcare sedentary. What can be done to be more active? Sophie Phillips, post-doctoral researcher at Western University, joins The Morning Show.
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What will happen to TikTok in the U.S.?
The future of the social media App TikTok still hangs in the balance. The U.S. Supreme Court may uphold a Congressional ban on the app by January 19th, unless its China-based company sells the video-sharing site. Carmi Levy, London-based tech analyst, joins The Morning Show.
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Heist is a must see at the Grand Theatre
A new production has debuted at the Grand Theatre. Heist is on until February 1st. Playwright Arun Lakra joins The Morning Show.
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London's downtown vacancy rate has gotten worse
London's downtown vacancy rate continues to be stubbornly high. CBRE says it now stands at 33%. Phil Coley, Southwestern Ontario Managing Director for CBRE, joins The Morning Show.
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The BMO Centre is looking to expand (again)
The BMO Centre is looking to expand once again due to heavy demand. Tom Partalas, president and CEO of the London Optimist Sports Centre, joins The Morning Show.
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Clark Bryan on his "preferment" from The Aeolia...
The Aeolian Hall is on the lookout for a new leader. Clark Bryan has announced his retirement. Clark Bryan joins The Morning Show.
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The looming tariff battle between Canada and th...
Canada is preparing to retaliate to tariffs by Donald Trump with some of our own. Is that a good idea? Mike Tucker, Professor of Business and Economics at Fanshawe College, joins The Morning Show.
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Mayor Josh Morgan on homelessness, service revi...
Homelessness, the future of London Transit and cutting costs at city hall are all on the agenda for the weekly interview with Mayor Josh Morgan.
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Justin Trudeau's resignation has sparks chaos a...
Many Londoners started the New Year with cost of living top of mind, and you may want to get ahead on you finances for 2025. There are several changes that came into effect Jan. 1 that could affect people’s pocketbooks and how you file tax returns. Gerry Vittoratos, National Tax Specialist with UFile, joins The Morning Show.
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The role climate change plays in wildfires
What role has climate change played in the LA wildfires? How should we be thinking in Canada about the role climate change plays in wildfires? Gordon McBean, Western University professor, world renowned climatologist and the co-winner of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize, joins The Morning Show.
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Will the London Knights make a move at the trad...
The OHL trade deadline is today. Will the London Knights make any moves? Mike Stubbs, voice of the London Knights, joins The Morning Show.
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How difficult would be be for Canada to join th...
Donald Trump has been courting controversy in Canada since his election victory with talk about the country becoming "the 51st state.'' How difficult would it be to actually make that happen? Don Abelson, professor of political science at McMaster University and the academic director of Wilson College of Leadership and Civic Engagement at McMaster, joins The Morning Show.
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Is it time London built a ring road?
London is nearing completion of the transportation master plan, which will guide transportation projects over the next 25 years. Is the plan a good one? AJ Wray, geographer and researcher at Western University, joins The Morning Show.
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