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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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What's London's living wage?
The Ontario Living Wage Network says the living wage for London is now $19.50 an hour. Craig Pickthorne, Communications Coordinator for the Ontario Living Wage Network, joins The Morning Show.
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Have you gotten your flu (and covid) shot yet?
With the holidays approaching, the Middlesex-London Health Unit and London Health Sciences Centre are encouraging people to get vaccinated. Dr. Alex Summers is, Medical Officer of Health for the Middlesex London Heath Unit, joins The Morning Show.
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To cut or not to cut (community grants edition)
Pillar Nonprofit Network has launched a campaign to save community grants funding from being cut in the 2025 London budget. Maureen Cassidy, CEO of Pillar Nonprofit Network and former city councillor, joins The Morning Show.
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Traffic congestion is getting worse, not better...
London has been ranked the 12th most congested city in North America. What can we do to fix the problem? Jerzy Smolarek, former planner with the city of London and partner at Siv-ik Planning and Design, joins The Morning Show.
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A big week for the city budget
This is a big week for London's 2025 budget. A public participation meeting will be held on Tuesday with city politicians set to deliberate on the budget on Thursday and Friday, if needed. As it stands, the tax increase next year stands at 7.4%. Budget chair and Ward 12 Councillor Elizbaeth Peloza joins The Morning Show.
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A major milestone for multiple myeloma research...
The Walk of Champions has reached a major milestone, raising over $1 million to support groundbreaking research and treatment advancements for multiple myeloma. Dr. Martha Louzada, Medical Lead of Hematology Research and Chair of the Multiple Myeloma Working Group at the Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre, joins The Morning Show.
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A new regional sports park for London
London is considering building a new regional sports part in the south end of the city. What's in the plan? Steve Lehman, Ward 8 Councillor and Chair of the Planning Committee, joins The Morning Show.
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Canada vs TikTok
The federal government has ordered TikTok to wind down their Canadian operation but will still allow the app to operate. Does this make any sense? Carmi Levy, London-based tech analyst, joins The Morning Show.
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