Overdose Investigation, St. Patrick’s Day ER Warnings, Teachers Contract Talks, Fanshawe Cuts, Sleep Tips, Tornado Trends and Friday the 13th

London police are investigating after emergency crews responded to 39 overdose calls in a single day amid concerns a toxic drug supply may be circulating

LHSC’s Dr. Christie MacDonald explains how St. Patrick’s Day typically increases ER visits and the types of injuries and alcohol-related cases doctors often see

CUPE 7575 President Rebecca Avery says unions want negotiations to begin early before teachers’ contracts expire this summer

Toronto Metropolitan University sleep researcher Dr. Colleen Carney explains how the time change can disrupt sleep patterns and what people can do to improve their sleep hygiene

Northern Tornadoes Project director David Sills says 116 tornadoes were confirmed in Canada in 2025, marking one of the busiest years in recent memory

Today marks the rare combination of Friday the 13th and National Good Samaritan Day

Fanshawe College is suspending additional programs as the school projects deficits of $26.5 million this year and more than $50 million in the coming years

What happened on this day in history?

London police search for a suspect after a wave of downtown overdoses while Premier Doug Ford announces $750 classroom supply cards for teachers and hints at changes for school trustees, Billy Bishop Airport and a new Toronto convention centre

Global News Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello joins the show to break down Premier Doug Ford’s plan to give teachers $750 purchasing cards for classroom supplies starting next school year

Police say a suspect may have handed out a free substance downtown, leading to multiple overdoses and a hospital Code Orange response

John Fyfe-Millar and Ryan Gauss join the weekly panel to discuss the latest Member of Parliament to cross the floor to the Liberals

Officials have announced what drivers will pay to cross the Gordie Howe International Bridge when it opens

Jeremy Hansen’s parents are visiting his former high school in Ingersoll with a special gift tied to the astronaut’s upcoming mission

A viral cooking trend called “Frambled eggs” is raising eyebrows online

What happened on this day in history?

Today’s podcast covers major political developments in Ottawa, local housing concerns in London, cybersecurity risks facing municipalities, the economic impact of tariffs and gas prices, a surprising report about working electronics being thrown away, and how a viral fast-food video turned into a marketing win

Nunavut MP Lori Idlout has left the NDP to join the Liberal caucus, becoming the fourth opposition MP to cross the floor since October

Tolpuddle Housing Co-op president Jo-Dee Phoenix says the Old East Village building needs financial help from city hall as it deals with violence, vandalism and drug activity

Nearly two dozen London residents spoke out against a proposed six-storey apartment building on Cheapside Street, persuading the planning committee to recommend rejecting the project

London-based tech analyst Carmi Levy discusses the cybersecurity incident at the Middlesex-London Health Unit and what it reveals about vulnerabilities in municipal systems

A new report shows nearly two-thirds of electronic devices thrown away in Canada are still functional

Economist Jim Stanford says the ongoing tariff dispute with the United States may be causing more economic damage south of the border than in Canada

A video of the McDonald’s CEO eating a burger has gone viral online and is generating positive attention for the company