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Would you allow Elon Musk to put a computer chi...
Elon Musk revealed this week the first human has received an implant from his computer-brain interface company Neuralink. What is it and is it safe? London-based tech analyst Carmi Levy joins The Morning Show.
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London's doctor shortage
The Ontario Medical Association is calling out the provincial government to do more on the family doctor shortage. Dr. David Barber from the OMA joins The Morning Show to explain why we have so few family doctors.
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Fanshawe College responds to fed government int...
Fanshawe College President Peter Devlin joins The Morning Show to share his thoughts about the federal governments cap on international students. Devlin believes the feds took a "sledgehammer" approach to the issue.
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Will paratransit service in London improve in 2...
Paratransit service was a hot button issue in 2023, will the situation improve in 2024? Accessibility advocate Jeff Preston tells The Morning Show why he's optimistic the situation may be about to change.
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Mayor Josh Morgan talks 2024 budget
London city politicians will hear from the public and begin budget deliberations this week. Mayor Josh Morgan joins The Morning Show to talk about the budget.
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Turning parking lots into apartment buildings
Mayor Josh Morgan has announced a plan to redevelop office space into residential units and a commitment to overhaul surface parking lots in downtown for housing. Will this help London's housing crunch? Jesse Helmer, former city councilor and deputy mayor in London, joins The Morning Show.
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Capping student visas
This week, Canada announced it was capping the number of study permits it approves over the next two years to get a handle on a ballooning international student program. What comes next for Ontario? AJ Wray, community planner and geographer, joins The Morning Show.
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Stopping renovictions in London
London is one step closer to cracking down on so-called renovictions. Sharon Hodgson, Webster Street resident and London ACORN activist joins The Morning Show to talk about what city hall should do.
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How bad is the traffic in the west end?
City politicians have voted to reallocate funds from planned intersection improvements at Oxford and Wharncliffe to cover overruns for BRT. What will be done to address the traffic issues in the west end? Ward 8 Councillor Steve Lehman joins The Morning Show.
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Should you drink 100% fruit juice?
If you've been drinking 100% fruit juice to stay healthy, you may want to think again. A new study links it to weight gain in adults and children. Michelle Nguyen, the lead author of the study, joins The Morning Show to explain.
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Mayor Josh Morgan on the State of the City
Mayor Josh Morgan talks with Devon Peacock on The Morning Show about this week's state of the city address and Hamilton's new renoviction bylaw.
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Visiting the West Bank
London Fanshawe NDP MP Lindsay Mathyssen joins The Morning Show to discuss her visit to the West Bank and what Canada needs to do prevent tensions between Palestinians and Israelis from escalating any further.
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Preventing renovictions
Hamilton is close to introducing a first-of-its-kind renoviction bylaw in the province. Should London follow Hamilton's example? Brian Doucet, professor at Waterloo University who studies housing insecurity, joins The Morning Show to discuss.
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Cases of dementia in Ontario on the rise
The Alzheimer Society of Ontario says nearly 67,000 in the province will develop Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia-and by the end of the year. Kyle Fitzgerald, Director of Government Relations for Alzheimer Society of Ontario, joins The Morning Show to discuss whether or not we're prepared.
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Are non-profits in London in danger?
Community Living London says the situation is 'dire' and they need an increase in funding. How serious is the situation? Executive Director Michelle Palmer joins The Morning Show to explain what's happening.
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London's green bin program is finally a go
After many years of debate, London finally has a green bin program. Will it spark a conversation about food waste? Paul van der Werf, prof at Ivey Business School at Western University, joins The Morning Show to discuss.
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Are child-care operators in danger of closing?
Child-care operators are sounding the alarm over the national $10/day child-care program. Is anyone listening? Andrea Hannen, Executive Director of the Association of Day Care Operators of Ontario, joins The Morning Show .
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The prescription for improving health-care in O...
What is the state of health care in Ontario right now? Last week, several hospitals in the province warned patient surges were creating even longer wait times at emergency departments. OMA President Dr. Andrew Park joins The Morning Show to discuss.
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It's never too early to talk taxes
It may still be January but its never too early to start you tax return. Gerry Vittoratos, National Tax Specialist with UFile, joins The Morning Show to talk about what you need to know in 2024.
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Mayor Josh Morgan joins The Morning Show
Mayor Josh Morgan talks with Devon about why the deputy mayor and budget chair deserve a pay raise and the start of the green bin program.
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Remembering radio legend Dick Williams
London radio icon Dick Williams passed away this week at the age of 83. Bill Brady, a former colleague and legend in his own right, joins The Morning Show to talk about The Tall One.
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The future of Hyland Cinema
The Hyland Cinema says small independent cinemas are struggling to recover from the double whammy of the pandemic and the Hollywood writers and actors strike. Moira Adlan, co-owner of the Hyland Cinema, joins The Morning Show to discuss.
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Mayor Josh Morgan joins The Morning Show with D...
London Mayor Josh Morgan joins The Morning Show to talk renovictions and what he wants to hear from Londoners on the budget.
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Can city council stop renovictions in London?
Can London city hall stop renovictions in the city? A motion going before a city committee seeks to find the answer. Ward 3 Councillor Peter Cuddy joins The Morning Show to discuss.
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New Year but same situation for cellphone price...
Canada has some of the highest telecom bills in the world, and they're set to get even higher. Will the situation ever change? Carmi Levy, London-based tech analyst, joins The Morning Show to discuss.
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