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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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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We break down London council’s latest votes on e-scooters and housing, discuss Ontario’s school board oversight with Debbie Kasman, explore why Canadians increasingly connect blood donation with patriotism, explain what 6% milk actually is and look at the story of a bank employee reportedly hanging up on the Pope

Education analyst and former principal Debbie Kasman discusses Ontario’s decision to keep school boards under provincial supervision until they can balance their budgets

London city council voted to keep e-scooters on local roads and pathways, rejected a proposed long-term care and transitional housing project and approved a new housing stability plan

Ward 9 Councillor Anna Hopkins discusses council’s decision to extend London’s e-scooter pilot program and why the province needs to establish permanent rules

Adam Myers from Canadian Blood Services discusses a new survey suggesting many Canadians now see donating blood as both a healthcare need and a patriotic act

A new 6% milk product is appearing in Ontario grocery stores, raising questions about what it is and why higher-fat dairy products are gaining attention

The Pope apparently experienced the same frustration many customers face after a call to his bank’s customer service department reportedly ended abruptly