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Do tiny homes really work?
Occupational therapy professor Carrie Anne Marshall of Western University discusses whether tiny homes and sleeping cabins are an effective response to homelessness
11 min
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Lawsuits put social media’s impact on teen ment...
Emma Duerden, a Western professor and Canada Research Chair, breaks down how social media may affect teen brain development and mental health
11 min
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How rising global tensions can take a toll on C...
Psychiatrist and author Marcia Sirota explains how global instability and conflict can impact Canadians’ mental health and emotional wellbeing
10 min
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Knights ready for busy weekend with North Bay a...
Mike Stubbs, the voice of the London Knights, previews tonight’s home game against North Bay and tomorrow’s road matchup in Erie
8 min
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Today in History - Jan 30
What happened on this day in history?
3 min
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The Morning Show Podcast - Jan 29th - brought t...
We unpack Mayor Josh Morgan’s housing plan, infrastructure concerns in northwest London, traffic safety issues, a heated housing debate, a controversial Netflix series, and a massive TikTok payday
62 min
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London’s mayor unveils affordable home ownershi...
Mayor Josh Morgan announced a new home ownership program that would see the city and developers cover development charges for qualifying new homes — we break down whether it’s a good idea
10 min
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Pipeline decommissioning back on the radar at L...
Ward 7 Councillor Corrine Rahman explains how the decommissioning of an oil pipeline could affect future growth and planning in northwest London
9 min
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State of the City under the microscope as panel...
The weekly panel discusses Mayor Josh Morgan’s State of the City address, the new affordable home ownership program, and whether long-term rental housing should be treated as equally important
19 min
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Half of drivers fail to stop at Old North inter...
A City of London traffic study found that 50 per cent of drivers don’t fully stop at a busy Old North intersection — so what can be done to fix it?
6 min
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New Netflix series draws uncomfortable comparis...
A new Netflix series is drawing strong comparisons to the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, despite the company saying the show wasn’t inspired by the tragedy
6 min
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Today in History - Jan 29
What happened on this day in history?
2 min
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TikTok star Khaby Lame sells stake in brand for...
TikTok creator Khaby Lame has sold a stake in his brand for $975 million, highlighting the enormous financial power of online creators
8 min
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The Morning Show Podcast - Jan 27th - brought t...
London city hall prepares to change its winter homelessness response as extreme cold grips the city, while Chapman’s Ice Cream sparks debate by sending workers home
60 min
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Chapman’s Sent Workers Home During the Deep Freeze
Chapman’s Ice Cream cancelled shifts during extreme cold so employees could stay home safely
6 min
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London City Hall Set to Change Winter Homelessn...
London council is preparing to change its winter response to homelessness to get more people indoors during extreme cold
5 min
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State of the City and Homelessness: Panel Takes...
The panel discusses the state of London ahead of Josh Morgan’s State of the City address and the city’s plan to change its winter homelessness response
21 min
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Carney and Ford Meet on Canada’s Auto Strategy
Mark Carney and Doug Ford met to discuss Canada’s auto strategy amid ongoing industry uncertainty
10 min
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Energy Minister Visits London Hydro
Ysni Semsedini discusses a visit from Stephen Lecce and how the grid is performing under winter demand
8 min
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Another Beer Store Closes in London
Another The Beer Store location has closed in London, bringing the total to four closures in the city
5 min
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Today in History - Jan 27
What happened on this day in history?
3 min
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The Morning Show Podcast - Jan 26th - brought t...
Today’s podcast examines London’s winter response to homelessness, new shelter openings, looming federal funding cuts, international controversy, a homicide investigation, winter road challenges, and a major cultural milestone
58 min
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Should London Open Warming Centres Sooner Durin...
As winter conditions worsen, the city is facing renewed pressure to lower the temperature threshold that triggers temporary warming centres for unhoused Londoners
9 min
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Mayor Morgan Talks Winter Strategy as Micro Mod...
Mayor Josh Morgan discusses the opening of London’s micro modular shelter site and whether the city should adjust when warming centres are activated
10 min
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Federal Funding Cliff Could Reshape London’s Ho...
Western researcher Cheryl Forchuk outlines how the end of federal homelessness funding could strain already stretched services in London
12 min