Mike Stubbs pushes beyond the headlines, providing a mix of informed opinion and entertainment you won’t find anywhere else. Mike explores stories and topics important to Londoners from any and all angles.
What you need to know about the co-ownership of...
With the cost of buying a home being out of reach for so many people, co-ownership has become a viable option. But what should you know so that you have all of your bases covered? 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs speaks with Mariya Berenbaum of MB Law (mblawpc.ca) to get tips on how to ensure someone entering into co-ownership doesn't wind up being surprised. Mike and Mariya also discuss what impact the changes to capital gains being made by the federal government could have on co-ownership.
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Remembering Captain Charles "Chas" McLeod who l...
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Runaway dress, London woman hopes for wedding d...
A London woman is hoping for a miracle after her wedding dress was lost in transit between London and Toronto early this morning. Barbara Simas, friend of Lorena Perriera, joins London Live to share what happened.
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The Bank of Canada prime lending rate has dropp...
Kathy Ames, the chair of the London-St. Thomas Association of Realtors speaks with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs about the decision by the Bank of Canada to reduce its prime lending rate by one-quarter of a point and what that could mean for real estate in the area.
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What we need to know about Mental Health Trackers
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London's own Paige Martin of Oilers TV previews...
London's own Paige Martin has been part of a wild ride in Oil Country throughout the 2023-24 NHL season. It has taken Paige and the Edmonton Oilers to the Stanley Cup final against former London Knight Matthew Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers. Paige sits down with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to set up the series and talk about what life is like right now in Edmonton.
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Analyzing the growth of women's sports with Dr....
Dr. La Quita Frederick of Georgetown University joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to examine the WNBA and its place in the current sports landscape and looks at a comparison with where the NBA would have been on a similar timeline as it grew into the league that it is today.
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What impact could increased beer sales in Ontar...
The Ontario government is moving forward with their plan to make alcohol sales more accessible. What could this mean for local brewers? 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs talks with Powerhouse Brewing Company General Manager Dylan Lee about what Dylan feels could happen and about the challenges that still exist for local brewers.
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Analyzing the first year of the PWHL with Erin ...
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Stories of rats, skunks and even ghosts in the ...
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A new way of growing food with Kim Parker of Fo...
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Why our movements get slower as we age - it may...
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New London City Manager Sandra Datars-Bere talk...
One week into her role as London City Manager, Sandra Datars-Bere sat down with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about what makes her feel ready to take the reins of one of the top positions in London.
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Foreign intelligence could be using gangs and o...
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The story of the London Knights fan club with S...
The latest chapter of the London Knights fan club probably began its story with a green lightsaber and the spectacular energy emanating from Sav Neth. Mike Stubbs sat down with Sav to talk all things London Knights and where Sav's love for the game of hockey began.
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Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis on money for Ark Aid M...
London Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis apeaks with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs about the approval of $687,000 in funding by the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for London’s Ark Aid Street Mission to extend its emergency winter shelter beds. Where can the money be found to do it and what impacts are we seeing in the city?
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Smile Cookies - Where do the proceeds go?
Everyone enjoyed Smile Cookies during Smile Cookie Week at Tim Horton's but do we know what happens to the proceeds and how they help food insecurity for students in our area? 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs spoke with Danielle Findlay of the Ontario Student Nutrition Program and found out.
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Maya tries to break the Alphaghetti sorting Gui...
Content producer Maya Reid takes on Mike's challenge to sort through a can of Alphaghetti and attempt to beat the world record of 3:21 arranging all of the letters in the can.
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Ghosts forests are popping up along the coast -...
Amy McDermott, science reporter with Front Matter, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to explain what ghosts forests are and how they are caused. McDermott also explains the concerns that scientists have about forests and their ability to adapt to environmental changes.
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Protests have changes throughout history - but ...
Dr. Ron Stagg, a Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about how protests have changed throughout history, why they've changed, and if they are as impactful as they once were.
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'Happy Has-Been' Bill Welychka talks new book a...
Bill Welychka, entertianment journalist, former MuchMusic host and radio DJ, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about his new book "A Happy Has-Been. Exciting Times and Lessons Learned by One of Canada’s Foremost Entertainment Journalists," which outlines his long career interviewing stars and music legends, traveling around the world hosting events, and also dives into his personal life and the lessons he learned along the way.
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Strong Towns is changing how we approach commun...
Edward Erfurt, Community Action Director with Strong Town, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about what Strong Towns is, how they came to be, and what their goal is. Erfurt talks about the issues that many communities are facing and how Strong Towns is helping to address them and change things for the better.
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Deepfake nudes produced with AI are only one of...
Dr. Kaitlynn Mendes, Associate Professor of Sociology at Western University and Canada Research Chair in Inequality and Gender, whose an expert in tech-facilitated sexual violence, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about AI being used to generate deepfake nudes and the impact it has. Dr. Mendes talks about other risks that new technology present and what laws need to be in place to protect people.
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The moment of total eclipse in Port Stanley at ...
Mike Stubbs was on-location at Pierside Pub in Port Stanley at the exact moment of the total eclipse. Listen as the crowd reacts to the once in a lifetime experience and hear from one person who came to Port Stanley to watch.
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London cousins Nicole and Julia Gosling are Tea...
Paul and Peter Gosling, two brothers from London, join Mike Stubbs to talk about their daughters Nicole and Julia who are on Team Canada at the Women's World Hockey Championship. Paul and Peter talk about what it's like having both of their daughters on the team and how the tournament has gone so far.