London Live with Mike Stubbs

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.

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MADD Canada CEO talks about the issue of impair...
Steve Sullivan, CEO of MADD Canada, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the issue of impaired driving across the country, and why drivers are still making the decision to get behind the wheel while being under the influence.
8 min
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St. Thomas Mayor comments on the impaired drivi...
St. Thomas Mayor Joe Preston joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to give his reaction to the tragic impaired driving accident that caused the death of an 11-year-old.
3 min
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"We get demand letters and that is it from them...
Jeff Gard owns The Carfrae Cottage, which was built in 1858 and was given heritage designation in 1988. In 2021, the property was given a "heritage easement agreement", making it one of the most protected homes in the city. Now, Gard is fighting with the City of London on reparations that are needed, but in the handing over the role of heritage manager within city offices, there seem to be some different understandings of what Gard is allowed to do and how it needs to be done.
11 min
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There is no magic pill for weight loss, even if...
Emily Campbell, registered dietician and certified diabetes educator, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the use of diabetes medication for weight loss, and the introduction of a new diabetes pill that's being marketed in a similar way to an already well known brand. Campbell outlines the differences between the different medications and breaks down the risk of both if you are not diabetic.
5 min
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As another door closes, will more open in the d...
Former Ward 13 Councillor John Fyfe-Millar joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the recent restaurants deciding to close their doors downtown, what may be the cause, and what are the possible solutions to this ongoing issue.
5 min
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Bright Lights Black Stars tells the stories of ...
Bright Lights Black Stars: Negro League Players and Canada's Oldest Baseball League author Paul Allen joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about why he decided to write the book and how he found the stories to tell. Allen also teases some of the stories you can expect to read.
9 min
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Walt Longlade is backpacking around the world
Walt Longlade, who is from Ingersoll, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about his backpacking trip around the world, where he's been, what he's done, and what's coming up on the trip.
13 min
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The Forest City Velodrome is shutting down afte...
Craig Linton, president of Forest City Velodrome, joins 980CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about why the Forest City Velodrome is shutting down. Linton also reflects on the amazing years they had and community they built.
7 min
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Ryan Gauss has been appointed to the London Pol...
Ryan Gauss was appointed to the London Police Services Board at council on Tuesday. Back in March, Gauss was selected as the new member of the LPSB, but after some concerns about the initial appointment, they restarted the process. Gauss has once again been appointed to the board. Ryan Gauss joins Mike Stubbs to talk about his thoughts on the long process and his thoughts on the public reaction this time around.
8 min
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The future of Blackfriars Bridge
Ward 6 councilor Sam Trosow joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about Blackfriars Bridge, the maintenance currently being done, and the decision made at council to keep it open to vehicles. Trosow expresses his hope for the bridge in the future, which starts with eliminating vehicles.
7 min
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Changes coming to TVDSB school zones in the fall
Ben Puzanov, Manager of Planning with Thames Valley District School Board, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the review that has been ongoing over the past year, as well as what changes people can expect in the fall.
7 min
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Retired Major-General Lew Mackenzie will be rac...
Retired Major-General Lew Mackenzie has been racing since 1975 and loved it for years before that. This weekend, at the age of 83, he will be getting back on the track at the Montreal Grand Prix.
8 min
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Colin James is bringing the Blues to London
Musician Colin James joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about his upcoming concert in London, and his success playing the Blues.
8 min
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President and CEO of St Joseph's Health Care Lo...
Roy Butler, President and CEO of St Joseph's Health Care London joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the recent separation of LHSC and St Joseph's Health Care London.
8 min
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LHSC President and CEO talks separation from St...
Dr. Jackie Schleiffer-Taylor, President and CEO of London Health Sciences Centre joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the recent separation of LHSC and St Joseph's Health Care London.
13 min
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Learning from Indigenous communities on how to ...
Dr Sarah Dickson-Hoyle, researcher in the Faculty of Forestry at the University of British Columbia, talks about what we can learn from our Indigenous communities about forest fires, and how implementing Indigenous strategies, like controlled forest fires, can make forests more resilient.
6 min
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A Tillsonburg Mom is fighting to bring her daug...
Andrea Eaton has been trying to bring her daughter Maya home to Canada after adopting her, but she has faced many roadblocks and now finds herself living in Nigeria while still doing what she can to bring her home.
12 min
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Chris Lauzon is London's Sports Person of the Y...
Chris Lauzon was named London's Sports Person of the Year for Special Olympics. He joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about winning the award and how he got into Special Olympics.
5 min
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The Walk for Alzheimers is back
Leslie Rand, Director of Development from the Alzheimer's Society southwest partners, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the four walks held across the region.
6 min
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Increased hate towards Pride isn't stopping the...
Nikita Miller, Vice-President of Pride London talks about the rise of hate crime incidents against the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and outlines what the group has planned for Pride London this year.
9 min
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Expert weighs in on capital punishment debate
Dr Jonathan Groner, Associate Professor of Surgery at Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about researching the death penalty as an ultimate form of capital punishment.
6 min
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18-year-old from Ingersoll brought home a bronz...
Carter Aarts, an 18-year-old from Ingersoll, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs talk about winning a bronze medal at the 2023 national skills competition in precision machining.
5 min
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London Fire Department issues a large outdoor b...
Deputy Chief Matt Hepditch talk about the large outdoor burn ban that is currently in effect, which means large fires to burn vegetation and large amounts of debris are not allowed at this time.
4 min
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A London pair are packing lunches for kids who ...
Rikki-Lee Featherston and Alexandra Everitt started the Lunchbox London to help tackle food insecurity in London
6 min
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Remembering the Afzaal family two-years after t...
Selma Tobah, Mentor for Youth Coalition Combating Islamophobia, talks about Our London Family, the two-year anniversary of the London attack, the events happening to remember the family, and the need to address Islamophobia across Canada.
6 min