Frank Hayden, the Canadian researcher credited with helping launch the Special Olympics movement, has passed away

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Today’s edition of The Morning Show Podcast looks at expanded Victoria Day shopping in Ontario, flood management concerns discussed at Western University, the future of Canada’s auto sector, London traffic frustrations, backlash toward AI references in commencement speeches and Devon’s take on prediction markets in Canada

In Devon’s Big Idea, the argument was made that Canada should tighten access to prediction markets instead of making them more widely available

More businesses were allowed to open across Ontario on Victoria Day this year after changes by the Ford government, but is losing another quiet holiday a step too far?

Murray Faulkner and John Fyfe-Millar joined the weekly panel to discuss whether Canada’s auto sector could disappear by 2040 and why traffic and construction disruptions in London seem impossible to manage

An increasing number of commencement speakers are getting negative reactions from graduates after bringing up artificial intelligence in speeches meant to inspire students

Western University engineering professor Slobodan Simonovic joined the show to discuss flood management, climate risks and an international conference bringing experts from around the world to London this week

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We discuss London’s summer-like Victoria Day weekend forecast, whether fireworks still belong in the city, rising e-scooter injuries, the debate over a Wharncliffe underpass, confusion over best before labels and how to stay safe during an early tick season

We look at the summer-like temperatures expected over the Victoria Day long weekend and some of the major events and activities happening around London

Lori Nikkel discusses a new report that says confusion over best before labels is leading Canadians to throw away billions of dollars worth of perfectly edible food

Taz Stuart joins us to explain why tick season has started early this year and what people should know before spending time outdoors

Dr. Kelly Vogt joins us to talk about the start of summer trauma season and why hospitals are seeing more serious injuries tied to e-scooters

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With complaints and safety concerns continuing to grow, we discuss whether London should consider tougher restrictions or even an end to fireworks

After another serious crash near Wharncliffe Road South, we discuss whether the city needs to finally move ahead with a long-delayed underpass expansion project

Today’s edition of The Morning Show Podcast features Ontario Housing Minister Rob Flack on development charge and HST relief plans, a breakdown of a troubling new auditor general report, Stewart Blair’s analysis of London’s housing market imbalance, a panel discussion on whether Susan Stevenson can beat Mayor Josh Morgan and a look at the backlash after an AI-themed commencement speech was booed

We speak with Rob Flack about the Ford government’s latest plan aimed at lowering building costs and encouraging more new homes across Ontario

Mike Donachie and Ryan Gauss join the panel to discuss whether Susan Stevenson can seriously challenge Mayor Josh Morgan and what issues could decide the election

Realtor Stewart Blair discusses his latest analysis showing there are roughly 750 more home sellers than buyers in the London market right now

Ontario’s auditor general is sounding the alarm over gaps in special education, weaknesses in commercial truck driver training and concerns about how artificial intelligence is being introduced into public services

A commencement speech praising artificial intelligence turned controversial after students loudly booed comments about the future of AI

The London Majors begin a new season tomorrow night at Labatt Memorial Park as the Canadian baseball season gets underway

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