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What's on tap for the Western Fair this year?
It's not even summer yet but the Western Fair is thinking about the fall. Organizers of the fall fair have revealed what's new and what's returning to the fair this September. Greg Blanchard joins The Morning Show.
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The new boss at the LHSC
David Musyj starts his new job as the acting president and CEO of the LHSC today. How long will he be here and what are his priorities? David Musyj joins The Morning Show to discuss.
10 min
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London's homeless encampment strategy
London city hall will hold its second in-person engagement session to share their plan for homeless encampments in the city. Kevin Dickins, London's deputy city manager of social and health development, joins The Morning Show.
9 min
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The search for Ontario's fastest kid
The Bob Vigars Classic will be held at Western University this weekend and Athletics Ontario is hoping to find Ontario's fastest kid. Paul Osland, CEO of Athletics Ontario, joins The Morning Show.
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Are you boat safe?
This week is Safe Boating Awareness Week. Last year, OPP say 23 people died in marine incidents, 17 of whom weren't wearing their life jacket. Ian GIlson, director with the Canadian Safe Boating Council and a coxswain with the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary, joins The Morning Show.
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Summer safety tips from the LHSC
The LHSC is urging Londoners to stay safe this summer ahead of the summer trauma season. About two thirds of serious trauma cases are seen in the emergency room from May to September. Dr. Kelly Vogt, the LHSC's Medical Director of Trauma, joins The Morning Show.
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What's wrong with Canada’s child care program?
The Ontario government has told child-care centres it will implement a new way of funding the national 10-dollar-a-day program starting next year. What are the issues at play in the child-care sector? Andrea Hannen, Executive Director of the Association of Day Care Operators of Ontario, joins The Morning Show.
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Will this be the last year for the Childen's Fe...
The organizer of the Children's Festival says the downtown event is in peril if city hall doesn't change its stance on a policy barring amusement park style rides from being operated at Victoria Park. Why is that? Doug Hillier joins The Morning Show.
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The legacy of Alice Munro
Tributes for Alice Munro have been pouring in following news of her death this week. What was it that made her so great? Jan Plug, English professor and acting dean of Arts and Humanities at Western University, joins The Morning Show.
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Mitigating wildfire risk
It looks like it could be another bad wildfire year in Canada, are we preparing ourselves to be as resilient as possible? Paul Kovacs, Executive Director for the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction, joins The Morning Show.
7 min
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The evolution of the role of a city councillor ...
Could big changes be coming to London city council? City politicians are considering whether to review their compensation, but a salary increase could lead to other changes. Ward 7 Councillor Corrine Rahman joins The Morning Show.
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How affordable is it to rent in London right now?
A new report says the average asking rent for a home in Canada in April was up 9.3 per cent compared with a year ago. What's the situation like in London and what can we expect for the future? Giacomo Ladas from rentals.ca joins The Morning Show.
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A resurgence of super lice
What's the difference between regular lice and super lice? Experts say we're seeing a resurgence of super lice. Dawn Mucci, President and Founder of Lice Squad.com, joins The Morning Show.
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Will 2024 be a busy year for film and TV produc...
Another film will begin production in London next week, will 2024 be a busy year for film and TV production? Andrew Dodd from Film London joins The Morning Show.
7 min
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Mayor Josh Morgan on social media use by city c...
A high profile resignation from the diversity, inclusion and anti-oppression community advisory committee and social media use by city councillors are on the agenda for the weekly interview with Mayor Josh Morgan.
8 min
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Cleveland Brownlee on the London Majors upcomin...
Cleveland Brownlee is back for a 14th year with the London Majors. Will it be his last year at Labatt Park? What are the teams chances of winning a third title in four years? Cleveland Brownlee joins The Morning Show.
8 min
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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.
8 min
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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.
9 min
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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.
7 min
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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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