Today’s podcast covers London’s finalized 2026 budget, expert insight into holiday retail manipulation, panel debate on manufacturing and trustees, Canada’s new weather alert system, and the Blue Jays’ massive deal with Dylan Cease

City council has approved a 3.4% tax increase for 2026, and Mayor Josh Morgan says he’ll let the budget stand without using his veto

The panel examines whether southwestern Ontario should pivot toward defence manufacturing as auto-sector uncertainty grows

Western University’s Mark Cleveland breaks down how retailers use psychological tactics to influence spending during peak shopping season

Ottawa has unveiled a new emergency alert tool designed to warn Canadians earlier and more accurately during extreme weather events

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The Blue Jays have signed free agent pitcher Dylan Cease to a massive seven-year contract worth $210 million

Today’s episode covers intimate partner violence advocacy, proposed bail changes, London’s e-scooter debate, Meals on Wheels’ holiday campaign, United Way’s burger fundraiser, and a major lottery dispute

Jennifer Dunn reacts to Ontario’s minister saying it would be “disingenuous” to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic

Lawyer Nick Cake breaks down proposed legislation requiring accused individuals to pay cash upfront when released on bail

Council votes 8–7 to keep e-scooters on London streets for six more months while staff collect more public feedback

Chris McInnis talks how the Ultimate Burger Battle raises critical dollars to support programs across Elgin Middlesex

Chad Callender outlines the growing demand for meal supports as more seniors struggle with rising living costs

A segment exploring criminal charges tied to a disputed $1-million Lotto Max free play ticket meant to be shared among three players

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Today’s podcast covers Bill 33, Bill 60, the weekend white nationalist demonstration, the downtown plan, London’s bicentennial, the sale of Marienbad and Chaucer’s, and the IBL’s move to a pro league

A conversation with Education Minister Paul Calandra on how Bill 33 could reshape the roles, responsibilities, and oversight of school board trustees across Ontario

A look at the passage of Bill 60, the controversy surrounding it, and what comes next as the government moves ahead with major legislative changes

A review of the masked demonstration seen on a Wortley Road bridge and how London police monitored and responded to the event

The panel debates what a successful downtown revitalization strategy must include and how London should commemorate its bicentennial in 2026

Ward 5 councillor Jerry Pribil explains why he’s selling Marienbad and Chaucer’s and what he hopes the next chapter of the heritage space will look like

A look at the Intercounty Baseball League’s transition into a professional league and how the shift will affect the London Majors and the wider baseball landscape

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Today’s podcast covers election-shaping budget debates, the mayor’s stance on veto powers, the U.S. ambassador’s controversial comments, Talk to a Stranger Week, national inactivity trends, and a major Beacon House fundraiser

Mayor Josh Morgan tells us he will not use his veto to make final changes to the 2026 budget