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The Mental Health Cost of Enforcing Ontario’s C...
Most Canadians support keeping cellphones out of classrooms, but Dr. Marcia Sirota explains why enforcing the rules can create additional stress for teachers
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London’s First Centre-Running Bus Lanes Are Now...
London's first centre-running bus lanes are officially open as the city reaches another milestone in its rapid transit project
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Oreogate Erupts After Push to Ban Oreos From Sc...
We get into Oreogate after a push to keep the popular cookies out of school lunches set off a debate about parents, schools and kids' food
9 min
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Today in History - Sept 9th
What happened on this day in history?
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The Morning Show Podcast - Sept 8th - brought t...
We cover what families need to know as students return to class, discuss Ontario’s education overhaul with Paris Semansky, examine Mayor Josh Morgan’s re-election platform, explore job opportunities for Londoners over 55 with Karen Steinmann, debate Canada’s counter tariffs and a possible London dangerous dog registry with Murray Faulkner and John Fyfe-Millar, and hear Steph Curry remember playing basketball in London as a youngster
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Mayor Josh Morgan Lays Out His Re-Election Prio...
Mayor Josh Morgan has unveiled his re-election platform, outlining the priorities he says will guide London if voters give him another term
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Morning Panel on Canada’s Counter Tariffs and t...
Murray Faulkner and John Fyfe-Millar debate Canada’s counter tariffs on the United States and whether London should create a registry for dangerous dogs
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A New School Year Brings a Major Education Over...
Paris Semansky from People for Education joins us to explain the sweeping changes Ontario students will encounter in the classroom this year
10 min
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What London Families Need to Know as Students H...
Students are heading back to class across London with new routines, curriculum changes and plenty for families to keep track of as the school year begins
10 min
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Where Are the Jobs for Londoners Over 55
Over55 Skills at Work executive director Karen Steinmann joins us to discuss employment opportunities for older workers
5 min
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Before NBA Stardom Steph Curry Took the Court i...
NBA superstar Steph Curry recalls coming to London to play in a basketball tournament during his youth
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Today in History - Sept 8th
What happened on this day in history?
3 min
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The Morning Show Podcast - Sept 4th - brought t...
Today's podcast looks at small businesses struggling with the Canada-U.S. trade war, VIA Rail cars returning to Canadian production, rising back-to-school demand at Kids Help Phone, the health effects of climate change and El Niño, growing belief in aliens amid increased UFO coverage and what's happening in London this weekend
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What to do in London this weekend
Looking for weekend plans? We highlight some of the things to see and do across London over the next few days
5 min
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Small businesses warn Canada U.S. trade war cou...
Ryan Mallough of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business explains why some small businesses say they may not remain financially viable if the Canada-U.S. trade war continues
9 min
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VIA Rail cars to be made in Canada for first ti...
VIA Rail passenger cars will be manufactured in Canada for the first time in four decades
10 min
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Dr. Anna Gunz on the health risks of extreme we...
Dr. Anna Gunz from Western University discusses how climate change and extreme weather can affect our health as a rapidly strengthening El Niño threatens months of disruptive conditions
12 min
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Kids Help Phone braces for back-to-school spike...
Kids Help Phone's Tamar Brannigan discusses the expected back-to-school increase in demand as overnight texting interactions in London are already up 26 per cent this year
5 min
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More UFO news may be making Gen Z more likely t...
We look at new research suggesting increased news coverage of UFOs may be strengthening belief in extraterrestrial life, particularly among Gen Z
9 min
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Today in History - Sept 4th
What happened on this day in history?
3 min
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The Morning Show Podcast - Sept 3rd - brought t...
Today’s show covers betting on London’s mayoral election, growing concerns about housing affordability, proposed dangerous dog rules, a panel discussion on prediction markets, e-scooter licences and boosting London Transit ridership, plus the unusual dating trend of men not showering before dates
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Morning Panel: Prediction markets, e-scooter li...
Jeremy McCall and Bob Smith join the weekly panel to debate prediction markets, possible licensing requirements for e-scooters and incentives to get more Londoners riding the LTC
16 min
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Polymarket takes bets on London mayoral race
London’s mayoral race has made its way onto Polymarket, allowing users to wager on who will lead the city after the October election
10 min
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Housing affordability shaping up as major munic...
Ontario Real Estate Association President Kim Fairley joins us to discuss new polling showing 77 per cent of Ontarians are concerned about housing in their community
10 min
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Does London need a dangerous dog registry?
London is considering tougher rules for dangerous dogs, including lifetime restrictions following serious attacks and the creation of a public registry
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