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Today's Morning Show Podcast covers lithium-ion battery safety during Fire Prevention Week, Ward 5 candidate Corrine Rahman's vision for London, U.S. connections to Alberta separatists and a Florida tax proposal affecting Canadian snowbirds, Fanshawe College's $34-million Royal Canadian Air Force partnership, Glen Dietz's 55 years of donating blood and the possibility of no-phone sections in restaurants

London Fire Deputy Chief Matt Hepditch joins us for Fire Prevention Week to explain how people can safely charge and use devices powered by lithium-ion batteries

Councillor and Ward 5 candidate Corrine Rahman discusses her priorities for the ward and her vision for London's next city council

Glen Dietz joins us to talk about why he has continued donating blood for an incredible 55 years

We look at the controversy surrounding Alberta separatists' contacts with U.S. officials and Republican strategists, along with a Florida property tax proposal that could leave Canadian snowbirds paying more

Fanshawe College is partnering with the Royal Canadian Air Force on a $34-million training initiative

We debate whether restaurants should introduce designated no-phone areas for diners who want a meal without screens and distractions

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Mayor Josh Morgan, Councillor Susan Stevenson and businessperson Kirsten Krose meet for the 980 CFPL Mayoral Debate to discuss their priorities and competing visions for London

Today’s podcast covers the 980 CFPL mayoral debate, London’s manufacturing outlook amid U.S. tariffs, plans for a $30-million rocket testing facility, the London Food Bank’s Thanksgiving Food Drive, Rick Campanelli’s new memoir and gambling addiction, the Byron Springbank Veterans Monument unveiling and events happening around London this weekend

Rick Campanelli discusses his new memoir Tempted, including his television career, personal struggles and battle with gambling addiction

London Food Bank co-founders Glen Pearson and Jane Roy discuss the start of the 38th Thanksgiving Food Drive and the growing demand for assistance

Reverend Frank Mantz and former London mayor Ed Holder discuss the new Byron Springbank Veterans Monument ahead of Saturday’s official unveiling

LEDC president and CEO Kapil Lakhotia discusses London’s manufacturing outlook as U.S. tariffs create new challenges for the sector

A look at some of the events, activities and entertainment happening across London this weekend

Canada Rocket Company plans to build a $30-million rocket engine testing facility near London International Airport

London’s mayoral candidates meet for the 980 CFPL debate to make their case to voters ahead of election day

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Advance voting begins in London, Ward 4 candidate Mario Jozic and Ward 7 candidate Sam Hajar share their visions for the city, Ontario’s $5 billion Protect Ontario account faces questions over its spending, Dr. Marcia Sirota discusses using AI chatbots for mental health advice, and we debate when it’s acceptable to put up Halloween decorations

Advance voting gets underway today with Londoners getting their first opportunity to cast a ballot ahead of election day on October 26th

Ward 4 council candidate Mario Jozic joins The Morning Show to discuss his priorities for the ward and his vision for London

Ward 7 council candidate Sam Hajar joins The Morning Show to discuss his priorities for the ward and the city

Psychiatrist Dr. Marcia Sirota discusses the growing use of AI chatbots for mental health advice and what people should understand about their limitations

It’s October 1st, so has the official starting gun finally gone off for putting up your Halloween decorations?