Lisa McIntosh discusses the agency’s year-end fundraising push and why volunteer mentors are needed more than ever

We look at the social media buzz around Sarnia’s Christmas tree and preview London’s Lighting of the Lights at Victoria Park

We outline the structure of the draw, how teams are placed, and what surprises could be in store

With only two-thirds of Grade 3 students meeting the math standard, we examine the factors behind the decline and how to reverse it

Jessica Gowers highlights how Scan Away Hunger works and why Mission Services relies on these donations to support families through the holidays

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Defence lawyer Nick Cake discusses whether tightening Jordan timelines and removing juries from minor cases could help clear Canada’s growing court backlog

John Fyfe-Millar and Ryan Gauss weigh in on looming cuts to homelessness services and the province’s push to overhaul standardized testing after weak EQAO scores.

A new survey reveals the average child now receives $52 a month, reflecting a steady rise in allowances

OPP are asking for the public’s help identifying a vehicle that hit a tow truck operator on the 401 before fleeing the scene

City council will be given an update on the the micro-modular shelter site next week

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Today’s podcast covers new school bus safety efforts, oversight concerns in Ontario’s health system, volunteer shortages at the Salvation Army, the Grand Theatre’s standout season, the debate over jury trials, and the future of high school reunions

One year after the death of 7-year-old Dante Caranci, the Community Bus Safety Committee is stepping up efforts to improve school bus safety across London

Ontario’s auditor general says the province is not properly monitoring physician billings, creating gaps that allow questionable charges to go unchecked

Nancy Kerr provides an update on the Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle campaign and the urgent need for more volunteers to meet rising demand

Artistic director Rachel Peake reflects on a milestone season marked by sold-out shows, growing audiences, and renewed energy at the Grand Theatre

The U.K. is exploring scrapping jury trials for smaller cases, raising questions about efficiency, fairness, and whether Canada should consider similar reforms

A look at whether high school reunions still matter in an age where social media keeps former classmates connected year-round.

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Today’s podcast covers London’s renoviction bylaw challenges, the escalating need in the Business Cares Food Drive, the Hamou case and political harassment, a proposal to ban lying politicians, looming loyalty point changes, and whether London should try a toy-for-tickets program

A debate is underway at city hall as councillors question whether London’s renoviction bylaw needs strengthening amid a shift toward demovictions

From rising harassment in politics to the debate over a truth-in-politics law, our panel explores whether accountability is even possible in today’s digital environment

A proposed provincial bill would allow loyalty points to expire again, raising questions about consumer protections

Wayne Dunn joins us to discuss why the need for food assistance is higher than ever and what agencies are telling him this season