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Is it time for a full-time council?
Two years after a council compensation task force did a review, city politicians may order another review. Should councillors get a raise? Is it time the job is recognized as full-time? Ward 5 Councillor Jerry Pribil joins The Morning Show.
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New funding for shelter beds in London
A motion to approve $687,000 in funding for London’s Ark Aid Street Mission to extend its emergency winter shelter beds has been approved by city politicians. Sarah Campbell, executive director of Ark Aid Street Mission, joins The Morning Show.
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How active are your kids?
The latest report card from ParticipAction says climate change poses an extra challenge to children and youth who need more exercise outside and less time staring at screens. Barbara Fenesi, Professor at Western University who researches the impact of physical activity in kids on learning, joins The Morning Show.
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The benefits of taking a break from social media
A new study from York University has found women who took a social media break for as little as one week had a significant boost in self-esteem and body image. Olivia Smith, co-author of the study, joins The Morning Show.
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Are kids too anxious to go to overnight summer ...
Camp Kee-Mo-Kee is looking for ways to make itself more sustainable year-round. Recovery from the pandemic has been slow for camps and has presented some unique challenges. Jill Hodgins from Camp Kee-Mo-Kee joins The Morning Show.
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Mayor Josh Morgan on the flame train and counci...
What's the timeline for answers on the freight train that caught fire in London two weeks ago? Does London need to update its code of conduct? Mayor Josh Morgan joins The Morning Show for his weekly interview.
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Does city council's code of conduct need an upg...
A recently reprimanded city councillor, and the deputy mayor who voted to reprimand her, are joining forces to call for a review of London's code of conduct for city council. Ward 4 Councillor Susan Stevenson joins The Morning Show.
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Southwestern Ontario's new MPP
After spending 17 years as a councillor in Chatham-Kent, Steve Pinsonneault is making the jump to provincial politics. Hours after he won the by-election for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex Pinsonneault joins The Morning Show to discuss his victory and what comes next.
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Federal funding for asylum seekers in London
London city staff have admitted they didn't know there was a deadline to apply for funding for asylum seekers in the city from the federal government. Is London out of luck or could a solution be found? London North Centre MP Peter Fragiskatos joins The Morning Show.
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ETFO on Ontario's cellphone ban
The Ontario government says new policies on cellphones, vaping and social media coming into effect this fall are necessary to help students focus in class. What do teachers think of the plan? Craig Smith, President ETFO Thames Valley, joins The Morning Show.
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Asylum seekers in London
A new report shows asylum seekers are taking up 12% of the shelter beds in London, adding extra strain to a system on the brink. Ward 7 Councillor Corrine Rahman joins The Morning Show.
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Are Canadians eating expired food to save money?
A new study on food safety suggests Canadians may be eating expired food to save money. Sylvain Charlebois, director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, joins The Morning Show.
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Major HIV/AIDS conference starts in London
London will host a major HIV/AIDS conference over the next four days. How close are we to a cure? Jimmy Dikeakos, professor at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University, joins The Morning Show.
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Is a free HS bus pass program doable?
London city council decided this week to go ahead with a pilot project to provide free bus passes to Grade 9 students at Clarke Road secondary school. The decision was also made without anyone from London Transit in attendance. Stephanie Marentette, chair of the London Transit Commission, joins The Morning Show.
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Will magic mushrooms be legalized in Canada?
London is now home to not one but two magic mushroom shops. Could it one day be legal like cannabis? Andrew Hathaway, professor at the University of Guelph who studies illicit drug use and Canadian drug policy, joins The Morning Show.
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A Londoner in Ukraine
A London team has returned to Ukraine to oversee the delivery of supplies for Ukrainians. Scott McCallum joins The Morning Show from Ukraine.
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To plant or not to plant, that is the question
Is it ok to start planning your garden? What impact has our mild winter has on your gardening plans? Pam Cook teaches in Fanshawe College's Horticulture program and joins The Morning Show.
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The clock is ticking to do your taxes
Have you done your taxes yet? The deadline to file is a week from today. Gerry Vittoratos, National Tax Specialist with UFile, joins The Morning Show to talk about what you need to know if you've left your taxes to the last minute.
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Talking Earth Day with Gordon McBean
Today is Earth Day. How should we be talking about the environment and climate change? Gordon McBean, Western University professor, world renowned climatologist and the co-winner of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize, joins The Morning Show.
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Breaking down the changes to capital gains
The federal government is changing the way capital gains is taxed. Will you be impacted? Mahmood Nanji, budget and finance expert and a Lawrence Centre Policy Fellow at Ivey School of Business at Western University, joins The Morning Show.
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National Volunteer Week - Jeff Shavzin
This week is National Volunteer Week in Canada and we're taking some time to sit down and learn why people in our community decide to give back. Jeff Shavzin, volunteer with the Children's Health Foundation, joins The Morning Show.
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The Art of Banksy debuts in London
The Art of Banksy "Without Limits" makes its Canadian debut in London today. Is London's reputation as an art city on the rise? DJ Williams from Jetset Event Management joins The Morning Show.
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Canada's 1st tornado of the year came early
A year after Canada recorded a record-breaking wildfire season, could tornadoes be next? Canada's first tornado of the year has been confirmed and it happened in March. David Sills, Executive Director of the Northern Tornadoes Project, joins The Morning Show.
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National Volunteer Week - Gary Sullivan
This week is National Volunteer Week in Canada and we're taking some time to sit down and learn why people in our community decide to give back. Gary Sullivan, volunteer with the Children's Health Foundation, joins The Morning Show.
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Is the federal government doing enough on the h...
The federal government has announced a slew of plans to address the housing crisis in recent weeks, are they enough? Mike Moffatt joins The Morning Show to discuss.
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