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EV Deal with China Sparks Mixed Reaction at Home
A breakdown of the divided reaction to Canada’s electric vehicle deal with China, including unexpected support from U.S. President Donald Trump
13 min
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Can Canada Cut Smoking Rates in Half?
Rob Cunningham of the Canadian Cancer Society discusses National Non-Smoking Week and whether reducing smoking rates from 11 percent to 5 percent is realistic
10 min
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Too Many Passwords, Not Enough Protection
A segment on digital security and why two-thirds of people still rely on weak or reused passwords despite growing cyber risks
8 min
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Today in History - Jan 19
What happened on this day in history?
3 min
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The Morning Show Podcast - Jan 16th - brought t...
This episode breaks down Canada’s new trade deal with China, health-care pressures forcing Canadians abroad, and growing tensions in cross-border trade
53 min
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Canada Opens Door to Chinese EVs in Exchange fo...
Canada has agreed to allow up to 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles into the market in exchange for reduced duties on Canadian canola, ending a multi-year trade standoff
12 min
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A Historian’s View of Canada and China’s Compli...
Western University history professor James Flath explains how the new Canada–China trade deal fits into decades of shifting diplomatic and economic relations
10 min
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More Than 100,000 Canadians Left the Country fo...
A new Fraser Institute study shows roughly 105,000 Canadians travelled abroad last year to receive medical treatment
8 min
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Poll Shows Ontarians Back Ford’s Crown Royal Pr...
A majority of Ontarians support Premier Doug Ford’s plan to pull Crown Royal from LCBO shelves following the company’s decision to close its Amherstburg bottling plant
4 min
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London Knights Honour Legends as Rivalry Weeken...
Mike Stubbs breaks down the newest inductees into the London Knights Hall of Fame
9 min
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AI Artists Crack Spotify’s Viral 50
Three songs currently charting on Spotify’s Viral 50 are credited to an AI artist, raising new questions about music authenticity
6 min
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Today in History - Jan 16
What happened on this day in history?
3 min
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Support Ontario… But Visit Michigan? Ford Sends...
Premier Doug Ford is urging people to support local and boost Ontario tourism while also encouraging travel to Michigan, raising questions about the consistency of his message
10 min
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AI Is Supercharging Scams: Why Phishing Is Hard...
London-based tech analyst Carmi Levy explains how AI is making phishing scams more convincing, using recent cases tied to the Hamilton Road BIA and fake FIFA World Cup promotions as examples
10 min
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Decades-Old Deal Under Fire: Ottawa Wants Back ...
An informal agreement that allowed some London homeowners to build into federal land decades ago is now under dispute, with the federal government seeking to reclaim the property
6 min
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B.C. Pulls the Plug on Drug Decriminalization P...
British Columbia has ended its drug decriminalization pilot project, marking a major shift in its approach to substance use and public safety
5 min
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Why Saying Names Correctly Is Harder Than Peopl...
A new survey shows seven per cent of people admit they don’t know how to pronounce anyone’s name, highlighting a surprisingly common social challenge
6 min
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Today in History - Jan 15
What happened on this day in history?
2 min
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The Morning Show Podcast - Jan 14th - brought t...
Today’s Morning Show explores potential trade talks with China and what they could mean for Canada’s auto industry, London city hall backing away from a contaminated downtown housing site, and new data showing homelessness worsening across Ontario
46 min
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Canada’s Auto Industry Warns Against Cutting EV...
We speak with Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association CEO Brian Kingston about reports that the Mark Carney government is considering lowering tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for better access for Canadian canola and seafood
11 min
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Homelessness Surges Across Ontario, New Municip...
We speak with Western University professor Abe Oudshoorn about a new report from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario showing homelessness continues to worsen across the province
9 min
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City Backs Away from Downtown Housing Plan Over...
London city hall is stepping back from plans to redevelop a downtown parking lot into housing after contamination concerns surfaced
11 min
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Impaired Driving Rose After Cannabis Legalizati...
Brock University professor Michael Armstrong breaks down how impaired driving rates shifted after cannabis legalization and tougher impairment laws came into force in 2018
7 min
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Gen Z’s New Trend: Pretending It’s 2016
We talk about how going back ten years would mean far more affordable homes and a very different housing reality for young Canadians
6 min
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Today in History - Jan 14
What happened on this day in history?
3 min