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Is the TVDSB looking to close schools to save m...
Education director Mark Fisher says the public school board isn't looking to close schools to save money due to budget pressures. Fisher, education director for the Thames Valley District School Board, joins The Morning Show.
7 min
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Are fewer Londoners playing youth hockey?
Stats show youth participation in youth hockey is in decline and soccer is the most popular sport. What's the situation like in London? Tait Williamson, President of the West London Hawks, joins The Morning Show.
7 min
1203
Canada's (lack of) defence spending
Does Canada risk diplomatic isolation if it continues not to meet its NATO obligations on defence spending? David Perry, President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, joins The Morning Show.
8 min
1204
More changes for the cannabis industry
Changes are on the way for the cannabis industry in Canada. What's changing and what does it say about the industry itself? Michael Armstrong, associate business professor at Brock University, joins The Morning Show.
7 min
1205
The TVDSB's budget crunch
The public school board is facing a budget crunch for the 2024-25 school year. Trustees say provincial funding hasn't kept up with inflation and they're feeling the pinch. Beth May, chair of the Thames Valley District School Board, joins The Morning Show.
8 min
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Lyme disease detected in the London region
The Middlesex London Health Unit has issued an alert to the public after confirming this year's first human case of Lyme Disease in the region. MLHU associate medical officer of health, Dr. Joanne Kearon joins The Morning Show.
6 min
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Could Ontario be headed for an early election?
As MPP's begin an extended summer vacation away from Queen's Park, many are wondering, will there be an election next spring? Colin D'Mello, Global News Queen's Park Bureau Chief, joins The Morning Show.
8 min
1208
Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis on renovictions and tr...
Is London ready to crack down on renovictions in the city? Should London designate Oxford and Richmond as well as the area near 100 Kellogg a transit village? Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis joins The Morning Show.
6 min
1209
London's proposed renoviction bylaw
London city politicians will get their first look at a proposed renoviction bylaw this week. Jordan Smith from London ACORN joins The Morning Show.
8 min
1210
Should Canada standardize charging ports?
The European Union now requires all charging ports to be standardized, should Canada do the same? Carmi Levy, London-based tech analyst, joins The Morning Show.
8 min
1211
The secret to making your fresh strawberries la...
Strawberry picking season begins today at Heeman's. What can you do to make sure your freshly picked strawberries last longer? Will Heeman, Chief Daymaker at Heeman's, joins The Morning Show to tell you everything you need to know.
8 min
1212
Can Canada Post survive?
Canada Post has lost billions of dollars in recent years, what does its future look like? Does it have a future? Marvin Ryder, associate professor at McMaster University’s DeGroote School of Business, joins The Morning Show.
7 min
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London wins Music City of the Year
London was front and centre at Canadian Music Week in Toronto this week. London won the Music City of the Year Award. Cory Crossman, director of the London Music Office, joins The Morning Show.
7 min
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Cutting cancer surgery wait times at the LHSC
The LHSC says it has reduced caner surgery wait times by 50 per cent. Dr. Michael Ott, department head of oncology at the LHSC, joins The Morning Show.
7 min
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The rise of women's pro sports in Canada
Women's pro sports is on the rise in Canada. What has changed and what could be the impact? Erin Pearson, Fanshawe College professor of sport and event marketing, joins The Morning Show.
8 min
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London's opioid problem
Opioids remain a significant problem in London and Middlesex with opioid deaths in the triple digits for 2023. Dr. Alex Summers, medical officer of health for the Middlesex-London Health Unit, joins The Morning Show.
8 min
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Mayor Josh Morgan weekly interview
Mayor Josh Morgan joins The Morning Show for his weekly interview to discuss the London Knights loss at the Memorial Cup and how the city will commemorate the third anniversary of the June 6th terror attack and support Our London Family.
6 min
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What's next for Donald Trump?
Donald Trump has become the first former U.S. President to ever be convicted on criminal charges. Matthew Lebo, chair of the political science department at Western University and an expert on American politics, joins The Morning Show.
6 min
1219
Preparing for the Memorial Cup Final
What are the London Knights doing to prepare for the Memorial Cup Final on Sunday? Mike Stubbs joins The Morning Show to discuss.
8 min
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Marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day
The 80th anniversary of D-Day will be marked this weekend in London. The 1st Hussars will remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice while also highlighting the role the Holy Roller played.
7 min
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Should London have year round school?
Former director of education for the Thames Valley District School Board Bill Tucker joins The Morning Show to talk financial literacy in high school and the idea of year round school.
7 min
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London parents give back to the LHSC's Trauma Team
Five years after their daughter Rachel died, Lisa and Dennis Carroll are paying tribute to their daughter by honouring the team that helped her while she was in hospital at the LHSC. Lisa and Dennis join The Morning Show to discuss.
8 min
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What's the worst road in London?
London isn't in the top 10 of the CAA's worst roads list for Ontario, but trouble could be on the horizon. London has 3 of the 5 worst roads in our region. Should we be concerned? Brian Pirvu from CAA joins The Morning Show.
5 min
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A Londoner at the RBC Canadian Open
25 Canadians will tee off at the RBC Canadian Open this week in Hamilton, including a London native. Cam Kellett joins The Morning Show to talk about qualifying for the national championship.
8 min
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Mayor Josh Morgan talks London Knights and home...
How many homeless hubs will London end up with? Two are set up but it seems unlikely the city will get to 15. What expectations should Londoners have for the plan? Mayor Josh Morgan joins The Morning Show.
8 min