London mayor talks development relief, recycling and addiction advocacy, plus firefighter negotiations

Restoration work starts at Eldon House with closures and upgrades planned until August

City set to approve short-term funding for agencies helping the homeless in London

Air Canada bringing flatbed seating to smaller planes in major upgrade

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Today’s show breaks down London’s allergy outlook, a new financial literacy requirement for students, Canada-U.S. trade tensions, efforts to reduce pet surrenders, how Radiothon funds are being used, and the potential downsides of using emojis in professional settings

A new study ranks London as the sixth worst city in Canada for pollen allergies, highlighting growing seasonal challenges for residents

CEO Scott Fortnum explains how the funds are now being put to work helping children and families

The Humane Society London & Middlesex is introducing a new program to help pet owners avoid surrendering their animals

Prime Minister Mark Carney is rejecting U.S. concerns over trade irritants, arguing it’s Washington that violated the agreement

Ontario students will soon need to pass a financial literacy test as part of new graduation requirements

New insights suggest using emojis in workplace communication may not always send the right message

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Today’s show dives into Canada-U.S. trade tensions, direct alcohol sales, London airport growth, political backlash over Ford’s travel, rising unemployment, a bold UK smoking crackdown and a heated wedding dress code dispute

CEO Scott McFadzean explains how London is bucking national trends and securing more air service

A look at why a new CUSMA agreement between Canada and the U.S. is unlikely by July 1st and what Prime Minister Mark Carney is saying about negotiations

Jared Zaifman and Ryan Gauss discuss the controversy surrounding Doug Ford’s so-called “gravy plane” and London’s rising unemployment rate

The federal government says most provinces are on track to allow direct alcohol sales from producers, while Alberta looks to eliminate the seasonal time change

The UK is introducing legislation that would ban cigarette sales for anyone born after 2008

A viral story raises questions about wedding etiquette after a bride’s relatives refuse to attend over a dress code requiring ties for men

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Today’s show covers London’s call for more addiction support, Skylar Franke on redirecting Carepoint funding and rapid transit readiness, Mark Cullen on trees, flood prevention tips from Jim Mandeville, and Doug Ford’s response to the plane controversy

Gardening expert Mark Cullen says planting and protecting trees is critical to improving air quality, reducing heat and building stronger communities

London politicians are asking Queen’s Park to boost funding for detox, rehab and mental health services to address growing gaps in care

Ward 11 Councillor Skylar Franke says provincial funding tied to the closing Carepoint site should stay in London and support other addiction services