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Reviewing the Ontario 2024 budget
Ontario is projecting a $9.8-billion budget deficit for the coming fiscal year. What do Londoners need to know about the provincial budget? Mahmood Nanji, former Associate Deputy Minister at Ontario's Ministry of Finance and a Lawrence Centre Policy Fellow at Ivey School of Business at Western University, joins The Morning Show.
8 min
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Mayor Josh Morgan talks renovictions, housing a...
After a week off for March Break, London city hall will be a busy place this week. Renovictions, housing and fireworks are all on the agenda. Mayor Josh Morgan joins The Morning Show for his weekly interview.
8 min
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An early wakeup from winter
Ontario's government is warning bears might be coming out of hibernation sooner than expected due to the mild winter. Annie Langlois, biologist and co-ordinator of the Hinterland Who’s Who program at the Canadian Wildlife Federation, joins The Morning Show.
8 min
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Can we stop people from drinking and driving?
Every hour in Canada, an average of nine federal criminal charges and provincial short-term license suspensions are laid for alcohol or drug-impaired driving. What can be done to prevent impaired driving? Steve Sullivan, CEO of MADD Canada, joins The Morning Show.
8 min
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Will 2024 be another bad year for wildfires?
Is Canada in for another extreme wildfire season? Gordon McBean, Western University professor, world renowned climatologist and the co-winner of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize, joins The Morning Show.
9 min
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Is the Hyland movie theatre in danger?
A new study from Canada's independent cinema owners says their industry is "in crisis" and many theatres need increased public funding to stay afloat. Moira Adlan, co-owner of the Hyland Cinema, joins The Morning Show.
8 min
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Improving elder care in Canada
What can Canada and Australia learn from one another to better care for older adults? Dr. Kristina Kokorelias, Associate Fellow at the National Institute on Ageing, joins The Morning Show.
8 min
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Preventing the spread of measles
Grassroots group Ontario School Safety is calling on the province to do more to prevent the spread of measles. Kate Laing, Board Chair of Ontario School Safety, joins The Morning Show to explain.
7 min
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London turns burgundy for multiple myeloma
March is Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month. London city buildings will be lit up in the colour of burgundy Saturday and Sunday in honour of multiple myeloma. Lisa Bowden from the London and District Myeloma Support Group joins The Morning Show.
7 min
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Banning graphic posters on city streets
London city politicians have voted in favour of beefing up a bylaw regulating the display of graphic images. Deanna Ronson, London activist and board director of the Abortion Rights Council of Canada, joins The Morning Show.
7 min
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Raising awareness about sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease is a painful, inherited blood disorder that predominantly affects Black Canadians. The LHSC has a unique program to help those impacted by it. Stephanie Haskett, Clinical Navigator for the Hemoglobinopathy Program at LHSC, joins The Morning Show.
9 min
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Mayor Josh Morgan on the 2024 budget and Big Ci...
Budget deliberations are almost at an end in London. Could the 2024 budget see any last minute changes? Mayor Josh Morgan joins The Morning Show.
7 min
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Are you ready for the RRSP deadline?
The RRSP deadline is this Thursday. Do you know everything you need to know? Gerry Vittoratos from UFile joins The Morning Show to share tips ahead of the deadline.
8 min
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The view from Ukraine
A semi-retired London doctor is sharing his experience after volunteering to drive medical supplies into Ukraine. Dr. Roman Kozak joins The Morning Show.
6 min
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From Ukraine to London
This Saturday marks the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. How are Ukrainians who re-located to London feeling? Liuba Zamorska joins The Morning Show to share her experience moving to the Forest City.
8 min
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Checking in on London's green bin program
London's green bin program is a month old, have people adjusted? Could the program soon be expanded? Jay Stanford, London's director of climate change, environment and waste management, joins The Morning Show.
8 min
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Building on a floodplain
All eyes are on the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority after city council approved a development in northeast London that happens to be located on a floodplain. Is that a good idea? Jenna Allain, manager of environmental planning and regulations for the UTRCA, joins The Morning Show.
7 min
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Unaffordable prescriptions
A new poll by Leger done on behalf of Heart & Stroke and the Canadian Cancer Society has found nearly one-quarter of Canadians have reported splitting pills, skipping doses, or deciding not to fill or renew a prescription due to cost. Foram Patel, policy analyst for Hearth & Stroke, joins The Morning Show.
8 min
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An early start to the maple syrup season
London has had a very mild winter, what impact will that have on the maple syrup season? According to the Kinsmen Fanshawe Sugar Bush, it's had a big impact. Sandra McDougall volunteers at the sugar bush and joins The Morning Show.
8 min
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Demanding fair pay for Uber drivers
Some Uber drivers in Canada and around the world went on strike on Valentine's Day following a report that found some drivers could be getting paid just $6.37 an hour. Thorben Wieditz, co-founder of Metstrat and a researcher with the Ridefair Coalition, joins The Morning Show.
7 min
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Would you hire someone with a criminal record?
A new study has found Canadian companies are reluctant to hire people with criminal records but should they be? A study by the John Howard Society of Ontario found people with criminal records can be reliable employees.
7 min
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Bringing Hollywood to the Forest City
Would you rent your home out for a TV or movie production? Film London is asking for residents to consider it as the city looks to attract more productions to the Forest City. Andrew Dodd from Film London joins The Morning Show
6 min
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An apology from London Police
The woman at the centre of a sexual assault case against five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team got an apology from London Police Chief Thai Truong on Monday. Can trust with police be rebuilt? Jennifer Dunn, executive director of the London Abused Women's Centre, joins The Morning Show to discuss.
8 min
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What happens next in the Hockey Canada sexual a...
The sexual assault case of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team has been put over to the end of April. What happens now? Nick Cake, from Cake Criminal Defence, joins The Morning Show to discuss what happens next.
8 min
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Is it time for new leadership at London Transit?
London Transit and Mayor Josh Morgan are at odds over the mayor's proposed budget. The LTC has started a campaign to attract more funding, which has the mayor questioning their leadership.
7 min