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.
8 min
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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.
7 min
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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.
7 min
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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.
8 min
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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.
8 min
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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.
7 min
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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.
9 min
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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.
7 min
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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.
7 min
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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.
6 min
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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 .
8 min
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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.
8 min
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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.
9 min
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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.
8 min
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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.
7 min
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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.
9 min
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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.
7 min
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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.
7 min
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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.
8 min
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MADD Canada calls on Londoners to keep the road...
The holiday season is in full swing and while everyone wants to have fun, MADD Canada hopes you do it safely. Shane Roberts from the London Chapter of MADD Canada joins The Morning Show to talk about preventing impaired driving.
7 min
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Ringing in the New Year in Victoria Park
It's almost time to say goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024. Mario Circelli, New Year's Eve Show Producer, joins The Morning Show to talk about what goes into planning the annual celebration in downtown London.
7 min
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A record year for road construction in London
2023 was a record year for road construction in London, and next year could be even busier. Jennie Dann, London's Director of Construction and Infrastructure, joins The Morning Show to recap the year and look ahead to 2024.
8 min
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A second chance at a high school diploma
A pilot project from the public school board will see adult learners work as temporary custodians while they continue their education. Barry Kingsley, TVDSB's manager of operations and facility services, joins The Morning Show to explain how it will work.
8 min
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London city council reprimands one of their own
Ward 4 Councillor Susan Stevenson has vowed to defend herself following her reprimand this week for social media posts made earlier this year. Stevenson joins The Morning Show to discuss her criticism of the city's integrity commissioner.