Today’s Morning Show covers London’s housing plans, a student transit pilot, Conservative Party politics, new Parkinson’s research, and the curious lore of Groundhog Day

University of Guelph professor Dr. Rebecca Barnstaple explains research into whether dance can help slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease

We break down the potential benefits and drawbacks of offering high school students free access to city buses

London Mayor Josh Morgan outlines a new home ownership plan, a proposed high school transit pilot, and when the city’s long-awaited micro-modular shelter site could finally open

Former Conservative MP Karen Vecchio weighs in on Pierre Poilievre’s leadership review and whether strong party support can translate into an election victory

What happened on this day in history?

A look at the history, folklore, and fun facts behind Groundhog Day and its enduring popularity

Occupational therapy professor Carrie Anne Marshall of Western University discusses whether tiny homes and sleeping cabins are an effective response to homelessness

Emma Duerden, a Western professor and Canada Research Chair, breaks down how social media may affect teen brain development and mental health

Psychiatrist and author Marcia Sirota explains how global instability and conflict can impact Canadians’ mental health and emotional wellbeing

Mike Stubbs, the voice of the London Knights, previews tonight’s home game against North Bay and tomorrow’s road matchup in Erie

What happened on this day in history?

We unpack Mayor Josh Morgan’s housing plan, infrastructure concerns in northwest London, traffic safety issues, a heated housing debate, a controversial Netflix series, and a massive TikTok payday

Mayor Josh Morgan announced a new home ownership program that would see the city and developers cover development charges for qualifying new homes — we break down whether it’s a good idea

Ward 7 Councillor Corrine Rahman explains how the decommissioning of an oil pipeline could affect future growth and planning in northwest London

The weekly panel discusses Mayor Josh Morgan’s State of the City address, the new affordable home ownership program, and whether long-term rental housing should be treated as equally important

A City of London traffic study found that 50 per cent of drivers don’t fully stop at a busy Old North intersection — so what can be done to fix it?

A new Netflix series is drawing strong comparisons to the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, despite the company saying the show wasn’t inspired by the tragedy

TikTok creator Khaby Lame has sold a stake in his brand for $975 million, highlighting the enormous financial power of online creators

What happened on this day in history?

London city hall prepares to change its winter homelessness response as extreme cold grips the city, while Chapman’s Ice Cream sparks debate by sending workers home

Chapman’s Ice Cream cancelled shifts during extreme cold so employees could stay home safely

London council is preparing to change its winter response to homelessness to get more people indoors during extreme cold

The panel discusses the state of London ahead of Josh Morgan’s State of the City address and the city’s plan to change its winter homelessness response

Ysni Semsedini discusses a visit from Stephen Lecce and how the grid is performing under winter demand