Today’s podcast covers budget deliberations with Mayor Morgan, defence-sector opportunities, the Swedish royal visit, declining Canadian travel to the U.S., rising hydro rates, and Gen Z’s shift away from fast food

David Perry from the Canadian Global Affairs Institute explains why the federal budget may create opportunities for cities like London with established defence manufacturing bases

We look at the purpose behind the Swedish royal family’s visit and how it ties into Canada’s interest in purchasing fighter jets from several countries

Mayor Josh Morgan walks through the start of 2026 budget deliberations and explains what Londoners can expect now that a builder has been chosen for the city’s micro-shelter site

Mike Schreiner discusses growing pressure on the provincial government to address rising hydro rates following the latest electricity price hike

New projections show Canadian travel to the U.S. will reach only 85% of 2019 levels this year, adding to a broader tourism slowdown

New data shows young adults are spending less on fast food as soaring menu prices reshape dining habits

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Today’s podcast explores how Londoners feel about life in the city, highlights Wear Purple Day, marks World Diabetes Day, previews the Knights’ weekend, and covers a strange bus theft in Hamilton

A new survey finds 76% of Londoners rate their quality of life as good or very good, though younger residents are far less positive than older ones

Jennifer Dunn from the London Abused Women’s Centre discusses the importance of Wear Purple Day and the ongoing Shine the Light on Woman Abuse campaign

Grant Maltman explains how World Diabetes Day connects back to London and why Banting’s discovery of insulin remains one of the most important breakthroughs in medical history

Mike Stubbs joins us to break down what the Knights need to do to get back to their winning ways after a stretch of inconsistency

A man in Hamilton stole a city bus with riders still aboard but caused no damage and even continued letting passengers on and off

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We break down the Cami plant dispute, new high-rise plans, London’s plowing debate, the case for 24/7 construction, and the season’s strangest holiday gifts

John Fyfe-Millar and Ryan Gauss discuss the season’s first messy commute and whether London’s plowing strategy needs a rethink

Laid-off workers in Ingersoll say they will occupy the Cami plant if GM attempts to take out machinery they believe is critical to its future

A city committee has turned down a proposal to let residents sell low-risk homemade foods, even though the province already permits it

Steve Lehman weighs in on London’s second straight year of record building permits and the push ahead on two future high-rises at the Crossings Pub property

Apple rolls out a high-priced knitted case while Oprah’s annual gift guide features luxury items that might blow up your holiday budget

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From local policy to national health concerns — and a tribute to one of London’s sports icons — here’s everything you need to know today

Ward 6 Councillor Sam Trosow explains how provincial changes will leave small businesses without blue box collection starting in 2026

Ontario’s minimum wage sits at $17.60, but the latest living wage data shows the true cost of living has surged above $20 across the province