Growing frustrations for Ontario daycares and p...
A group of daycare operators are threatening some rolling closures next week in an effort to push the province to hold off on making changes to the child-care funding formula. Andrea Hannen, executive director of the Association of Day Care Operators of Ontario, joins The Morning Show.
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Uber starts using "algorithmic pricing"
Uber is changing the way it pays drivers in Ontario. Thorben Wieditz, co-founder of Metstrat and a researcher with the Ridefair Coalition, joins The Morning Show.
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Good news for the London Children's Museum
Weeks after issuing an appeal to the public for help in reaching their fundraising goal to assist with their move to 100 Kellogg Lane, the London Children's Museum says they've been successful. Kate Ledgley, executive director of the London Children's Museum, joins The Morning Show.
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How Lucan is planning for the future
Population estimates from the Ministry of Finance show Southwestern Ontario is expected to grow from 1.86 million people in 2023 to 2.63 million by 2051. How are communities just outside of London preparing for growth? Cathy Burghardt-Jesson, Mayor of Lucan-Biddulph, joins The Morning Show.
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Kapil Lakhotia on London's growth
London has had a positive year of growth according to a new report from the London Economic Development Corporation. Kapil Lakhotia, president and CEO of the LEDC, joins The Morning Show.
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Mayor Josh Morgan on drinking during council me...
A city council caught drinking what appears to be an alcoholic beverage during a council meeting and Ark Aid's homeless shelter in OEV are on the agenda for this week's interview with Mayor Josh Morgan.
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London is expected to grow by how much in the n...
New data from Queen's Park shows the London region is set to grow by 50% over the next 25 years. Are we ready? Mike Moffatt, economist at the Ivey School of Business at Western University and the founding director of the PLACE Centre at the Smart Prosperity Institute, joins The Morning Show.
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Saturday is Newcomer Day in London
This Saturday is Newcomer Day in London. Farah Ayoub from London city hall's Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression team and Amani Radhaa, Associate Director at Northwest London Resource Centre, join The Morning Show.
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The minimum wage has gone up, but it still isn'...
The minimum wage in Ontario went up this week, rising from $16.55 per hour to $17.20 an hour, but is it enough? Craig Pickthorne, Communications Coordinator for the Ontario Living Wage Network, joins The Morning Show.
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Concerns about homelessness in OEV
A proposal by Ark Aid Mission to provide a year-round for the homeless has received some pushback from businesses in the Old East Village. Kevin Morrison, general manager of Old East Village's BIA, joins The Morning Show.
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Creating a small town within London
A major proposed development, big enough to build a small town inside London, will land on the desk of city politicians today. Ward 8 Councillor Steve Lehman, chair of the planning committee, joins The Morning Show.
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Western strike turns one month old
A strike by workers at Western University is now a month old. Chris Yates, vice president for CUPE Local 2361, joins The Morning Show.
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Canada's annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day is a time of recognition, remembrance and respect for survivors of residential schools. Cody Groat, Assistant Professor of Indigenous Studies at Western University, joins The Morning Show.
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London Police prepare for Western Homecoming pa...
10,000 people attended unsanctioned street parties in London last year for Western Homecoming. How are police preparing for this year? London Police Constable Matthew Dawson joins The Morning Show.
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Canada's declining fertility rate
Canada’s fertility rate, which has been steadily declining, has hit a record low and the country is now among the "lowest-low" fertility nations. Kate Choi, Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of the Centre for Research on Social Inequality at Western University, joins The Morning Show.
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London Knights drop the puck on another season
The London Knights will start their defence of the OHL Championship tonight against the Flint Firebirds. Mike Stubbs, voice of the Knights and host of London Live, joins The Morning Show.
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Former LHSC board member responds to LHSC shakeup
The provincial government has appointed a supervisor to oversee the London Health Sciences Centre. On Wednesday, interim president and CEO David Musyj was named supervisor. Ronald Breen, chartered accountant and former board member of the London Health Sciences Centre, joins The Morning Show.
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David Musyj takes over in LHSC shakeup
The provincial government has appointed a supervisor to oversee the London Health Sciences Centre. On Wednesday, interim president and CEO David Musyj was named supervisor. Dr. Donald Farquhar, former chief of medicine at University Hospital and assistant dean at the Schulich School of Medicine, joins The Morning Show.
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3M Harvest Lunch
The 3M Harvest Lunch and United Way 2024 Community Campaign Launch happens today. Kelly Ziegner, President and CEO of United Way Elgin Middlesex, joins The Morning Show.
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Rowan's Law Day
Today is Rowan's Law Day. Rowan's Law was named for Rowan Stringer, a high school rugby player from Ottawa, who died in the spring of 2013 from a condition known as second impact syndrome. Ravi Menon, a professor in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University, joins The Morning Show.
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London's renoviction bylaw about to become a re...
After months of debate, London's new renoviction bylaw could receive final approval by city council today but not everyone is happy. Claire Wittnebel, chair of the London central chapter of London ACORN, joins The Morning Show to share their concerns.
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Mayor Josh Morgan talks HART hubs, bike lanes a...
Provincial HART hubs, restricting bike lanes and London's proposed renoviction bylaw are on the agenda for this week's interview with Mayor Josh Morgan.
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Increasing literacy in London
The Adopt-A-School program aims to increase literacy in Canada, and a London school is right in the thick of it. What is the program? Teacher-librarian Lyndsay Nancekivell joins The Morning Show.
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Australia wants to ban social media for teens
Social media could soon be banned for teenagers in Australia, or will it? Is a ban actually possible? London-based tech analyst Carmi Levy joins The Morning Show.
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London man gives back
A London man is giving back after surviving a rare flesh-eating disease. Rick DeJager, owner of Tiger Jacks and survivor of Fournier's Gangrene, joins The Morning Show.