Today’s Morning Show Podcast covers the opening of municipal election nominations, Kirsten Krose’s mayoral bid, the approval of generic Ozempic and its use for weight loss, the start of camping season at Fanshawe, the closure of Blackfriars Bistro, the debut of Come From Away, and Chanel’s viral sandals

Kirsten Krose joins the race for mayor, becoming the first candidate to challenge incumbent Josh Morgan

The nomination period officially opens today, marking the first step toward this fall’s municipal election

Come From Away premieres tonight at the Grand Theatre as the final production of the season

Chef Brian Lavery is retiring, bringing the Blackfriars Bistro and Catering to a close

Health Canada has approved the first generic version of Ozempic, raising questions about broader access

Chanel’s latest sandal design is gaining attention online for its unusual look

Camping season officially gets underway today at Fanshawe Conservation Area

Young Canadians are urging AI companies to design chatbots that are less addictive and more responsible

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Today’s show features Ian Sterling Leishman on BRT impacts, a panel discussion on the election and school phone bans, insight into new citizenship rules affecting Americans, and a mix of light and serious city topics from sweepers to scooters

Old South Business Association President Ian Sterling Leishman says businesses are bracing for major impacts as Wellington Road BRT construction ramps up with little input from those affected

London is inviting residents to name a street sweeper as part of a lighthearted online campaign to boost engagement

With municipal election nominations opening, John Fyfe-Millar and Matt Newton-Reid break down the issues likely to define the campaign

A new Canadian law could open the door for millions of Americans to be recognized as Canadian, depending on ancestry and legal criteria

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Today’s show covers Roger Caranci’s return to municipal politics, key decisions at London city council including a Westminster Ponds development, concerns over a Stoneybrook proposal, how AI is changing jobs in the region, the success of a Dolly Parton literacy program, and unanswered questions about World Cup security costs

Former councillor Roger Caranci says he will run in Ward 1, setting up a challenge against incumbent Hadleigh McAlister

London city council has approved a controversial development near Westminster Ponds despite community opposition

The group Stoneybrook for Community First Development is calling for changes amid growing concerns from residents

Jonathan Linton says artificial intelligence is transforming job markets in London and surrounding communities

Betsy Reilly says a literacy initiative tied to Dolly Parton is improving reading outcomes for children

Officials still don’t know how much it will cost to police and secure FIFA World Cup games in Vancouver

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We cover a range of stories from a line-of-duty tragedy and public health concerns to policy debates and a sports moment that’s getting people talking