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Holding the line on encampment buffer zones
City councillors are pushing back on a staff recommendation to drastically reduce the 'buffer zone' between and residential properties and homeless encampments. Abe Oudshoorn, associate professor in the school of nursing at Western University and managing editor of the International Journal on Homelessness, joins The Morning Show.
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Should we get rid of sick notes?
The Canadian Medical Association is calling for employers to stop asking for sick notes. Dr. Mario Elia, family doctor in London, joins The Morning Show.
8 min
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Jump scares for charity
A London family is raising money for the humane society with an elaborate Halloween display, something they've been doing for 20 years. Kim Style joins The Morning Show.
10 min
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Homeless encampments in London
A new report from city staff recommends allowing homeless camps closer to homes and apartments. Ward 4 Councillor Susan Stevenson joins The Morning Show.
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Mayor Josh Morgan talks 2025 budget
It's budget season at London city hall. Mayor Josh Morgan joins The Morning Show to talk about the budget pressures facing the city in 2025.
10 min
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23andMe is in trouble -- what should you do?
23andMe could go bankrupt, should Londoners be deleting their data? Is there time? Carmi Levy, London-based tech analyst, joins The Morning Show.
9 min
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What's going on with suspensions at TVDSB?
Suspension rates are up at the Thames Valley District School Board. Bill Tucker, interim education director for TVDSB, joins The Morning Show.
9 min
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Small businesses concerned about an increase in...
A new report from the CFIB says 40% of Ontario small businesses have had a direct experience with crime in the past year. Julie Kwiecinski, CFIB's director of provincial affairs for Ontario, joins The Morning Show.
10 min
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Are you ready for Halloween?
Do you have your costume for Halloween? Rose McCulloch, co-owner of McCulloch's Costume and Party Supplies, joins The Morning Show.
9 min
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The Right to Repair movement
An event will be held in London today focusing on the Right to Repair movement. What is it? Anthony Rosborough, Assistant Professor of Law and Computer Science at Dalhousie University, joins The Morning Show.
8 min
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Canada's new immigration plan
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a massive drop in Canada's Immigration targets. Victoria Esses, professor of psychology at Western University and the director of the Centre for Research on Migration and Ethnic Relations, joins The Morning Show.
7 min
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A nuclear referendum
Residents of South Bruce are voting in a referendum this week over whether or not to become the new home of a nuclear waste storage site. Mark Goetz, South Bruce Mayor, joins The Morning Show.
10 min
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Will Justin Trudeau stay or go?
Questions are swirling about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's future as leader of the federal Liberals ahead of today's caucus meeting. Peter Fragiskatos, London North Centre Liberal MP, joins The Morning Show.
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Expanding the Hyde Park BIA
The Hyde Park BIA could be about to grow in a big way. Donna Szpakowski, CEO and GM of the Hyde Park BIA, joins The Morning Show.
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Condom use on the decline for Canadian teens
A new report has found there was an alarming rise in new HIV and sexually transmitted infections among Canadians 18 to 24. Gerson Scheidweiler, executive advisor at LetsStopAids, joins Devon to discuss.
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Anna Hopkins on the Mobility Master Plan and bi...
London is currently working on the Mobility Master Plan. This is the plan that will serve as a roadmap for improving transportation and mobility in the city. Ward 9 Councillor Anna Hopkins, chair of the civic works committee, joins Devon to discuss.
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Mayor Josh Morgan talks mental health, homeless...
Ontario Big City Mayor's are calling on the province to do more when it comes to homeless encampments and mental health in the province. Mayor Josh Morgan joins The Morning Show to discuss.
9 min
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Voice against Violence
A nationwide rally will be held on today to raise awareness and advocate for the end of violence toward women and children. Megan Walker, former executive director of the London Abused Women's Centre, joins The Morning Show.
9 min
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London Police send $$$ back to city hall
Months after London city council approved a historic $672 million budget for London Police, they're giving some of the money back. $850,000 from reserves to help alleviate the burden to the taxpayer next in 2025. Ali Chahbar, chair of the London Police Services Board, joins The Morning Show.
9 min
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A new season at the Grand Theatre
The curtain has gone up on a new season at the Grand Theatre. Rachel Peake, Artistic Director of the Grand Theatre, joins The Morning Show.
10 min
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Ontario lowers the age for self-referral mammog...
Women in their 40s can now book a mammogram in Ontario without needing a doctor's referral. Hillary Buchan-Terrell is an Advocacy Manager for Ontario for the Canadian Cancer Society, joins The Morning Show.
8 min
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The Forest City Film Festival returns for anoth...
The Forest City Film Festival starts this weekend and this year's edition will be an especially fun one. Hollywood legend, and London native, Victor Garber will be honoured with a lifetime achievement award. Dorothy Downs, founder & Executive Director of the Forest City Film Festival and Matthew Downs, the programming director, join The Morning Show.
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Growing collaboration for the LHSC and St. Joe's
The LHSC and St. Joseph’s have introduced new research institutes. Could this announcement allow for more collaboration between the two hospitals in the future? David Musyj, Supervisor of the LHSC and Roy Butler, President and CEO of St. Joseph’s join The Morning Show.
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How are London's with ties to India feeling ami...
Diplomatic tensions between Canada and India are spiking again after the federal government expelled New Delhi's top envoy and five other diplomats. What are Londoners with ties to India thinking? Bhavin Patel, president of Indian Culture of Southwestern Ontario, joins The Morning Show.
8 min
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Distracted driving deaths rise by 40%
New stats from the Ontario Provincial Police show the number of fatal crashes caused by distracted driving is up. Brian Patterson, president of the Ontario Safety League, joins The Morning Show.
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