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Will Ontario step up to do more on homelessness...
Service depots for homeless encampments sparked a lengthy debate at London city hall on Tuesday. Deputy Mayor and Ward 2 Councillor Shawn Lewis joins The Morning Show.
9 min
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What's London's living wage?
The Ontario Living Wage Network says the living wage for London is now $19.50 an hour. Craig Pickthorne, Communications Coordinator for the Ontario Living Wage Network, joins The Morning Show.
7 min
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Have you gotten your flu (and covid) shot yet?
With the holidays approaching, the Middlesex-London Health Unit and London Health Sciences Centre are encouraging people to get vaccinated. Dr. Alex Summers is, Medical Officer of Health for the Middlesex London Heath Unit, joins The Morning Show.
7 min
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To cut or not to cut (community grants edition)
Pillar Nonprofit Network has launched a campaign to save community grants funding from being cut in the 2025 London budget. Maureen Cassidy, CEO of Pillar Nonprofit Network and former city councillor, joins The Morning Show.
8 min
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Traffic congestion is getting worse, not better...
London has been ranked the 12th most congested city in North America. What can we do to fix the problem? Jerzy Smolarek, former planner with the city of London and partner at Siv-ik Planning and Design, joins The Morning Show.
9 min
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A big week for the city budget
This is a big week for London's 2025 budget. A public participation meeting will be held on Tuesday with city politicians set to deliberate on the budget on Thursday and Friday, if needed. As it stands, the tax increase next year stands at 7.4%. Budget chair and Ward 12 Councillor Elizbaeth Peloza joins The Morning Show.
6 min
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A major milestone for multiple myeloma research...
The Walk of Champions has reached a major milestone, raising over $1 million to support groundbreaking research and treatment advancements for multiple myeloma. Dr. Martha Louzada, Medical Lead of Hematology Research and Chair of the Multiple Myeloma Working Group at the Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre, joins The Morning Show.
11 min
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A new regional sports park for London
London is considering building a new regional sports part in the south end of the city. What's in the plan? Steve Lehman, Ward 8 Councillor and Chair of the Planning Committee, joins The Morning Show.
8 min
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Canada vs TikTok
The federal government has ordered TikTok to wind down their Canadian operation but will still allow the app to operate. Does this make any sense? Carmi Levy, London-based tech analyst, joins The Morning Show.
9 min
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The NCAA has dropped it's ban on CHL players, n...
The NCAA has approved a rule change that will allow players with Canadian Hockey League experience to compete at U.S. colleges starting next season. What does it mean for the London Knights? Mike Stubbs, voice of the London Knights, joins The Morning Show.
9 min
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Old East Village BIA responds to new encampment...
ondon city council is including a new restriction as part of its homelssness encampment strategy in an effort to address some concerns raised by the business community. Kevin Morrison, general manager of the Old East Village BIA, joins The Morning Show.
9 min
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What do the new encampment restrictions mean fo...
A major change is coming to London's homelessness encampment strategy. Sarah Campbell, executive director of Ark Aid Street Mission, joins The Morning Show.
9 min
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Donald Trump will be the President of the Unite...
Former president Donald Trump is poised to return to White House after a polarizing U.S. election that deeply divided the country. Don Abelson, professor of political science at McMaster University, joins The Morning Show.
9 min
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A new plan for downtown London
London is in the midst of putting together a new downtown master plan. Barbara Maly from Downtown London and Mike Macaulay from the City of London join The Morning Show.
9 min
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London homes sales rise in October
Home sales rose in October for the second straight month while home prices fell once again. Are we in a buyers market? What impact are lower interest rates having? Kathy Amess, chair of the London-St. Thomas Association of Realtors, joins The Morning Show.
8 min
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It's Movember
Movember is back for its 18th year in Canada. Dr. Mike Fraser, Director of Cancer Programs Implementation at Movember Canada, joins The Morning Show.
9 min
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What does the future hold for Canada Post?
Canada Post says talks are continuing with the union and neither side has given notice of a work stoppage. Can a strike be avoided? What does the future hold for Canada Post? Ian Lee, associate professor of management at Carleton University, joins The Morning Show.
13 min
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Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis on encampments
Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis fills in for Mayor Josh Morgan on his weekly interview and joins The Morning Show to talk encampments and the notwithstanding clause.
7 min
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London Community Foundation 2024 Vital Signs Re...
The London Community Foundation has released their 2024 Vital Signs report. Diane Silva, President and CEO of the LCF, joins The Morning Show.
8 min
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The final days of the U.S. election
The U.S. election is only a few days away. Polls indicate the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is close, how close is it? Don Abelson, professor of political science at McMaster University, joins The Morning Show.
10 min
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Are we finally seeing progress for paratransit ...
The London Transit Commission says smart card readers are now being used on the paratransit fleet in London but the online booking system isn't up and running yet. Accessibility advocate Jeff Preston joins The Morning Show.
7 min
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Hear for the Holidays
Do you need a hearing aid? Do you know someone who does? Bentley Hearing Services Hear for the Holidays initiative is back for another year. Barb Bentley from Bentley Hearing Services joins The Morning Show.
7 min
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Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy
Ontario presented its fall economic update, and it includes a dramatically lower deficit projection for next year. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy joins The Morning Show.
10 min
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Holding the line on encampment buffer zones
City councillors are pushing back on a staff recommendation to drastically reduce the 'buffer zone' between and residential properties and homeless encampments. Abe Oudshoorn, associate professor in the school of nursing at Western University and managing editor of the International Journal on Homelessness, joins The Morning Show.
8 min
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Should we get rid of sick notes?
The Canadian Medical Association is calling for employers to stop asking for sick notes. Dr. Mario Elia, family doctor in London, joins The Morning Show.
8 min