Today’s show dives into Canada-U.S. trade tensions, direct alcohol sales, London airport growth, political backlash over Ford’s travel, rising unemployment, a bold UK smoking crackdown and a heated wedding dress code dispute

CEO Scott McFadzean explains how London is bucking national trends and securing more air service

A look at why a new CUSMA agreement between Canada and the U.S. is unlikely by July 1st and what Prime Minister Mark Carney is saying about negotiations

Jared Zaifman and Ryan Gauss discuss the controversy surrounding Doug Ford’s so-called “gravy plane” and London’s rising unemployment rate

The UK is introducing legislation that would ban cigarette sales for anyone born after 2008

The federal government says most provinces are on track to allow direct alcohol sales from producers, while Alberta looks to eliminate the seasonal time change

A viral story raises questions about wedding etiquette after a bride’s relatives refuse to attend over a dress code requiring ties for men

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Today’s show covers London’s call for more addiction support, Skylar Franke on redirecting Carepoint funding and rapid transit readiness, Mark Cullen on trees, flood prevention tips from Jim Mandeville, and Doug Ford’s response to the plane controversy

Gardening expert Mark Cullen says planting and protecting trees is critical to improving air quality, reducing heat and building stronger communities

Ward 11 Councillor Skylar Franke says provincial funding tied to the closing Carepoint site should stay in London and support other addiction services

London politicians are asking Queen’s Park to boost funding for detox, rehab and mental health services to address growing gaps in care

Disaster recovery expert Jim Mandeville outlines practical steps homeowners can take to reduce flood damage as severe weather increases

Premier Doug Ford says backlash over the province’s aircraft purchase is about messaging, not the decision itself

Angela Vander Hoeven introduces AGAIN & Co, a curated consignment store offering carefully selected fashion and lifestyle pieces

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London city hall looks for a recycling solution, Doug Ford moves to sell a controversial jet, Crime Stoppers warns of funding trouble, and the panel debates the city’s surplus and the “gravy plane”

London city hall is stepping in with a temporary plan after hundreds of businesses lost access to recycling under new provincial rules

Premier Doug Ford says Ontario will sell its $28.9 million private jet as criticism continues over the purchase

London-Middlesex Crime Stoppers says it may not survive without new funding as donations fall short

Murray Faulkner and Roger Caranci weigh how London should use its $24.5 million surplus and react to backlash over Doug Ford’s private plane

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Today’s show features Mayor Josh Morgan on London’s $24.5 million surplus, a recycling pilot and LTC review, plus Mark Carney’s warning about a changing world, Doug Ford’s decision to sell a government jet, a look at cannabis in Canada and a National Volunteer Week story

Mayor Josh Morgan discusses London’s $24.5 million surplus, a proposed recycling pilot for small businesses and what’s ahead for the LTC review

Mark Carney says Canada must be prepared to adapt as geopolitical instability and global divisions intensify