London Live with Mike Stubbs: Recent Episodes
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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.
Employment Specialist Jeremy McCall joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the difficulties job seekers are facing today, when everything is online and lacking some key words in your resume may automatically eliminate you from the candidate pool.
Mike Stubbs chats with listeners about their thoughts on fireworks in London after Western University set some off after a mustang victory.
Doug MacRae, Director of Transportation and Mobility with the City of London, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about how you can use the Service London portal to make your drive a little easier.
Ward 7 Councillor Corrine Rahman joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about why it's important to have social housing in the city, while also keeping the balance on what it takes to maintain the properties and the cost of that.
Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the geared-to-income housing that London needs but is trying to find the money to support.
Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to break down the OSSTF tentative agreement as well as the $30 million of funding coming to classrooms and staffing in schools.
Dr. Stephanie Ross, Associate Professor in the School of Labour Studies at McMaster University, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the uptick in union strikes over the summer and why we are seeing more of them. Dr. Ross explains that though the strikes are disruptive, we shouldn't be afraid of them as they may benefit us in the long run.
Alexandre and Mackenzie Machado join 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the up-coming competitive charity soccer game, Kicks for Strength, in honour of their cousin Cameron. The fundraising event brings together Cameron's love of soccer while bringing attention to mental health.
Colin Craig, President of SecondStreet.org, joins 980CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about how many Ontarians have died while on a waitlist for a medical procedure. Over 2,000 people have passed while on a waitlist for surgery, and almost 10,000 have died waiting for a diagnostic scan.
Jeff Sparling, President of Shakespeare Mills Inc. joins 980CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about what it is like to be looking to fill open positions right now. Help Wanted signs can be seen all over London and surrounding areas, but what is it like for the companies that are currently hiring? Sparling tries to explain what it's like.
Ken Galloway, Western University graduate, graffiti artist and skateboarder, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about his most recent project in London called the Wet Paint Initiative, where he is painting 10 murals around the city, with the most recent one on the corner of Adelaide St and Hamilton Rd in collaboration with artist Maria Qamar.
Just weeks after his 100th birthday Dr. Harry Allen sits down with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about everything from life growing up on a tomato farm to performing life-saving surgeries in his career in gynecologic oncology, reconstructive surgery and obstetrics.
Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis wrote a letter calling attention to the issue of members of the homeless community in other municipalities being sent to London against their will. The letter states that over 25 per cent of people diverted away from homeless services in London, have said to staff that London was not where they wanted to go. Deputy Mayor Lewis joins Mike Stubbs to talk more about the issue.
Jack Bangcoyo, an international nurse who is originally from the Philippines, joins Mike Stubbs to talk about how he came to Canada and took advantage of the Supervised Practice Experience Program so that he could become a Registered Nurse in London at LHSC.
Marina Cordoni, an independent producer in Toronto, joins Mike Stubbs to talk about how the writer and actor strikes in Hollywood right now are impacting the Canadian film industry.
Jared Houliston, President of Ontario Wildlife Removal Inc, joins Mike Stubbs as they talk about the new pilot project in London, The Responsible Pest Management Pilot Program, which looks at an ethical and humane ways to deal with rodents. The project is looking to owls to help solve the problem.
The 36-year-old will take on the 51-kilometre swim between Niagara Region and Toronto starting Friday, raising funds and awareness for mental health and suicide prevention.
Kevin Blue, Chief Sport Officer at Golf Canada sits down with guest host Scott Monich to discuss the new partnership with First Tee. The partnership aims to improve the accessibility of the game to youth of different socio-economic backgrounds across the country.
The creator of the Canadian Swifties Facebook group, Abigale Vailliere, discusses the complicated process of purchasing Taylor Swift tickets when she visits Toronto next November.
Zanth Jarvis, Director of Sport at Tourism London, joins guest host Scott Monich to discuss the event details.
Lukas Weese, Staff Editor of News at the Athletic, joins the program live from Toronto and provides the latest updates.
Londoners Mike Pullam and Matt Stirling founded Exponent Energy Inc, and will expand their line of energy drinks into the U.S markets this month.
Post-secondary institutions have been increasing their student enrollment numbers over the past few years, largely with international students. But what they haven't done is build more residences for these students. This has caused issues in the rental market, bringing rent prices up, more investors taking on rental properties, and making it hard for students to find housing. Mike Stubbs is joined by Maurico Prado, an international student in London, who shares his story on the struggle to find a place to live. Mike then sits down with Dr. Mike Moffat, Assistant Professor at Western Ivey and Founding Director of the PLACE Centre, to break down the numbers.
Doug Hillier joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about London Ribfest that's back and taking place all weekend.
Jim Van Horne joins Mike Stubbs to talk about the late Wayne Maxner, who coached in the NHL as well as the London Knights and Windsor Spitfires.
Kayla Andrade, from Ontario Landlords Watch, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about what Ontario Landlord Watch is and what they do. Andrade also outlines what it's like for smaller landlords to work in an industry where big corporations are taking over.
Natalie Wakabayashi from Tourism London joins Mike Stubbs to talk about the new music festival, Venue by Venue, coming in November to the city. The multi-day, multi-venue festival will feature local artists and genres.
Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis joins Mike Stubbs to talk about the Strategic Priority and Policy committee meeting last night and why London needs the Hubs that were discussed. Lewis also outlines what will be discussed at council tonight including the need for more doctors in London, and the request from the Middlesex London Ontario Health Team has requested $240,000 to retain or recruit doctors.
Sean Warren, Co-Chair of the Hubs Table from London Intercommunity Health Centre, joins Mike Stubbs to talk about the 46-page report that will be discussed at the Strategic Priority and Policy committee meeting to which looks to implement 15 homeless hubs in London.
Mayor Josh Morgan joins Mike Stubbs to talk about London Pride, and the Strategic Priority and Policy committee meeting taking place today to discuss housing and the 15 hubs that are proposed to help some of the most vulnerable people in the city.
Nate Erskine-Smith, MP for Beaches-East York and candidate for the Ontario Liberal Party leadership, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about Pride in London, his decision to run for the Ontario Liberal Party leadership, and his plans if he were to win the leadership.
Briar McCaw, Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Elgin County Drowning Prevention Coalition, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about National Drowning Prevention Week and what people should know about drowning, and swimming at the local beaches.
Dr. Janice Rudkowski, Assistant Professor at the Ted Rogers School of Retail Management as well as a former Mattel employee, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the history of Barbie, the growth of the brand, and how Barbie inspires young girls.
Jade Kovacevic, former Canada Women's Soccer team member, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the Womens World Cup as well as training the next generation of soccer players.
Marcus Plowright, founder of Fund for Change in London joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to argue against the article and plan that Councillor Susan Stevenson shared on twitter that caught a lot of attention online. Plowright points out that housing is the cornerstone of solving the homelessness issue.
A recent tweet by Councillor Susan Stevenson blew up online and has caused a conversation around how we should address the homelessness issue in London. The tweet, which was a link to an article with a proposed plan on how to solve homelessness, had arresting members of the homeless population as a part of the proposal, which many people online disagreed with. Councillor Stevenson joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to explain why she shared the link and gives her thoughts and reaction.
Raunak and Kayley, co-founders of the South Asian Cultural Festival, join 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the first year of the festival, how it came to be, and what listeners can expect when they visit the festival.
Darin Addison, Festival Manager for the Home Country Music and Art Festival, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the event that is kicking off this Saturday.
Francine McCarthy, Earth Sciences professor at Brock University joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about Crawford Lake in Milton, ON and the history it holds. Scientists believe the lake to be the Anthropocene.
Dr. Sachin Maharaj, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Police and Program Evaluation at the University of Ottawa, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about some schools exploring banning cell phones, and others looking to change the rules around use in the classroom.
Brad Jones from Jones Entertainment Group joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk all about the 19th year of Rock the Park that kicks off tomorrow.
Ward 4 Councillor Susan Stevenson joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to share her thoughts on Monday's housing announcement, and what the difference is between affordable housing and highly supported housing.
Dr. Marvin Ryder, professor at the DeGroot School of Business at McMaster University, joins 980CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about if a Bank of Canada interest rate hike is in the cards next week, and if yes, what you can expect. Dr. Ryder also says you may want to think twice before making any big purchases.
Professor Timothy Sly of Toronto Metropolitan University on ticks, Lyme disease and some tips to prevent it.
Rick Doyle, President of the London Knights Alumni Foundation, joins 980 CFPL Mike Stubbs to talk about the approximately $850,000 that was generated from the 50/50 draws alone. Doyle also talks about what the London Knight Alumni Foundation is and what they do.
Maddy Boyko, Public Health Inspector with Health Protection at the Southwestern Public Health, joins 980CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the discovery of bacteria at local beaches, and the advice she has for anyone who has plans going to the beach this week - which is to stay out of the water.
Abbi Lezizidis, President of White Caps London, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the growth in interest in blind soccer. Lezizidis also explains all the rules you need to know when you play.
Stratford Councillor Jo-Dee Burbach joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about how popular the GO Train was in their community. Councillor Burbach explains that it was the only way for people to get to and from Stratford on a train, and why some form of rail transit is needed there.
Shannon Pestun, Co-founder of Pestun Consulting Inc. as well as a part of the Finance Cafe joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the recent report that found that it will take 131 years to close the gender wage gap, as well as breakdown how Canada is doing, the positive changes that have been made, and improvements that still need to happen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ward 6 Councillor 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.
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.
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. Major-General Mackenzie joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to share the stories of his racing history and the race this weekend.
Musician Colin James joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about his upcoming concert in London, and his success playing the Blues.
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.
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.
Dr Sarah Dickson-Hoyle, researcher in the Faculty of Forestry at the University of British Columbia, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk 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. Dr. Dickson-Hoyle also dives into how these communities have been impacted by the forest fires.
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 Ghana while still doing what she can to bring her home. Andrea joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the adoption process and the issues she facing.
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.
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.
Nikita Miller, Vice-President of Pride London, joins 980CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the rise of hate crime incidents against the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Miller also talks about some of the events Pride London has coming up, and explains this year's theme, 'never backwards, always forward.'
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 capital punishment.
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. Carter talks about the event in Winnipeg, how he found himself competing in this in the first place, and what exactly precision machining is.
London Fire Dept Deputy Chief Matt Hepditch joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the large outdoor burn ban that is currently in effect. This burn ban does not include small backyard fires, but large ones that require a permit, like burning vegetation and large amounts of debris.
Selma Tobah, Mentor for Youth Coalition Combating Islamophobia, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk 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.
As Diabetes Awareness Month 2022 comes to an end, doctors at London Health Sciences Centre say they are seeing a significant rise in type 1 diabetes.Dr. Robert Stein, Children’s Hospital Paediatric Endocrinologist joins Mike Stubbs to discuss the rise they're seeing, and also to educate us on the early signs and symptoms to watch out for.
Peter Bergmanis, a spokesperson with the Ontario Health Coalition, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to comment on the key things the LHSC master plan should focus on. Bergmanis provides his opinion on many areas, including the issue of lacking emergency beds and health care workers
Raemie O'Brien joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to tell the story of Santa, the Coca-Cola truck, and one lucky young boy in St Thomas getting his Christmas wish.
Dr. Claudette Holloway, President of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, joins 980CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about Bill 124 being struck down by an Ontario Justice who said it infringes on the rights to collective bargaining and freedom of association. Dr. Holloway gives a reaction to this update and what impact this has on nurses.
Fabiana Bacchini, Executive Director of the Canadian Premature Babies Foundation joins 980CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about premature babies, and their stuffie Preemi - a stuffed lion designed specfically for premature babies, with the ability to mimic the mom's heartbeat and a tail that resembles an umbilical cord. Bacchini also talks about what we can do to help the 1 in 10 babies born prematurely.
Brad Campbell, corporate hospital administration executive at London Health Sciences Centre, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about LHSC's new master plan and one major area they are focusing on - mental health.
Dr. Prachi Srivastava, Associate Professor, Western University, specialising in education and global development joins 980CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the CUPE strike, and the errors in Education Minister Stephen Lecce statements, and the misinformation the was being spread.
Dr. Ram Singh, Director of Pediatrics Critical Care Unit and Deputy Chief of Pediatrics at Children's Hospital joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to explain the overwhelming number of patients they are having. He explains honestly how each day is worse than the day before and things don't seem to be improving. Dr. Singh explains that one thing they've had to do to help ease the issue is reschedule surgeries.
Dr Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology at King's University College, joins 980CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the world population reaching eight billion this week, what it means, when it's going to start slowing down and why.
Barb Legate, a donor with the Children's Health Foundation, joins 980CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about National Philanthropy Day which takes place on November 15. Legate explains why she thinks National Philanthropy Day is necessary. National Philanthropy Day is a special day that honours the endless daily contributions individuals and organizations in London and across the globe make to countless causes and missions. Legate talks about how on National Philanthropy Day, no act of kindness goes unnoticed.
Katherine Vellinga, Founder of Zirkova Vodka, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs, to talk about her efforts to help Ukraine during the ongoing war by donating 100 per cent of the proceeds from sales when the war broke out to help relief efforts. Now, Katherine and her husband have found themselves on a list banning them entry to Russia.
Noor Quereshi, Director of Penpals4Peace, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the drive they will be doing on Sunday November 13th to collect medical supplies for the people in London experiencing homelessness. Noor explains what inspired the drive and the other initiatives the group has done.
Barb Bentley, from Bentley Hearing Services, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the 'Hear for the Holidays' campaign, which started in 2015. The goal of the campaign is to help those who are in financial need access hearing services they may need but can't afford.
London's Fight to End Homelessness is back after a 2 year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event this year is looking to raise funds for Joan's Place, a housing initiative by Youth Opportunities Unlimited to "help young people escape homelessness and create a new cycle, for themselves and their young families." Corus Radio London's own Brad "The Notorious G.I.B." Gibb is fighting in the event. Brett Lucier, Co-Chair Fight To End joins Mike Stubbs to discuss what it's been like getting ready for the big day.
Justin Krieger, Senior Technology and Media Analyst at consultancy firm RSM Canada, joins 980CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about how streaming has changed since its inception and how it will continue to change in the future.
KD Grainger joins 980CFPL's Mike Stubbs to share why she takes part in the TD United Way StairClimb and why the event is so important to her. After losing her dad in 2016 due to mental health she found the program 'Survivors of Suicide Loss' that is run by the Canadian Mental Health Association but is directly funded by events like the United Way StairClimb and without those donations the program would not exist. Grainger shares why she climbs each year and how the program benefited her.
Matt Villeneuve, family lawyer with McKenzie Lake, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to break down how the public divorce of Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen brings forward some issues people should think about and plan for before marriage to save themselves from a messy divorce or separation.
Chester Szypula, Senior Vice President and Licensed Insolvency Trustee with BDO Debt Solutions in London join 980CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about how Canadian's have reached a record high of credit card debt, and what people should know before they continue to pile it on.
Rick Corner joins 980CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the overall feel in Philadelphia before game four of the MLB World Series last night.
Children's Hospital is celebrating 100 years in the London, Ontario community in 2022. Lynanne Mason, Director of Paediatric Inpatients at Children's joins Mike Stubbs to chat about the hospital's accomplishments over the last century.
Brad Gushue joins 980CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk all things curling, winning Olympic medals, the Olympic Bronze he's most proud of, and the 2023 Tim Hortons Briar coming to London
Peter Inch joins 980CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about bringing the Tim Hortons Brier to London in March 2023 and he puts out a call for volunteers.
Terry Gillis, President and CEO of Ahria Consulting joins 980CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about a list that was released recently in London Inc magazine outlining the 15 best places to work in London. Gillis talks about how they determine this list, what the criteria are, and how business can get involved in the future.
Immigrants make up nearly a quarter all people in Canada, and the majority are coming from India, the latest release of 2021 census data shows. The data also found Canadians are losing their religion at an unprecedented rate, with more than a third of the country reporting no religious affiliation in the latest census. Dr. Howard Ramos, chair in department of sociology at Western University, joins Mike Stubbs to discuss the latest data and what it looks like in London, Ont.
Dr David Steven, London Health Science Centre and St. Joseph's health Centre joins 980CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about a new epilepsy treatment at LHSC and how it will allow more people access to surgery and treatment options.
For the first time ever a London team will compete in the Ontario Player Development League championship final. The President of Whitecaps London, Abbi Lezizidis talks with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs about the road the U17s have taken to go where no London side has been able to get to before.
Janet Ko, the Co-Founder of the Menopause Foundation of Canada joins 980CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about menopause, the 30 different symptoms of it, and how more education is needed overall.
Londoner George Diaco has returned to his hometown to play for the Knights after being acquired in a trade with the Hamilton Bulldogs on October 11. Diaco helped the Bulldogs to win an OHL championship in 2022 and will make his Knights debut on October 14 at Budweiser Gardens against the Mississauga Steelheads.
Matt Hepditch, Deputy Fire Chief with the London Fire Department joins 980CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about Fire Prevention Week, running from October 9th-15th this year, and the theme 'fire won't wait plan your escape'.
Nancy George, Coordinator of our Oneida - Language Immersion, Culture and Teaching program at Fanshawe College, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to talk about how the program has been doing in its first year. Nancy also explains the importance of the Oneida language to her as well as why its so important to bring the language back to where it once was.
Mike and Kyle preview the Knights weekend, talk about the return of Isaiah George from the New York Islanders, Logan Mailloux signing and entry-level contract with Montreal and get the inside scoop on Erie's "London Sucks" T-shirts being sold for their home opener with the voice of the Otters, Shawn Bednard.
Elizabeth Phoenix, Nurse Practitioner at the Adult Eating Disorder Service at the London Health Sciences Centre joins 980CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the 10-year milestone of the program, as well as how many people the AEDS has helped over the past 10 years.
Haley Everitt, Lecturer and PhD candidate in the Department of Geography and Environment at Western University joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about how reducing food waste can save you money at the grocery store.
Karl Littler Senior VP of Public Affairs with Retail Council of Canada joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the upcoming changes that we could see in stores with regards credit cards. After a ruling on a class action lawsuit, credit card surcharges can be passed on to customers, something store owners were paying for in the past.
London Knights radio play-by-play announcer Mike Stubbs and Knights in-game and post-game show host Kyle Grimard talk Knights past, present and future and bring you OHL news twice a week.
Ange Ralf joins 980 CFPL Mike Stubbs to talk about the importance of helmets and to tell the story of Branden, a young man who passed away in 2020 skateboarding accident. Ralf details what his family and the campaign Lidup4branden are doing to keep his memory alive as well how they give back to the community while also reminding people to wear a helmet.
Dr. Mark Tovey, Observatory Curator joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs while they take you on an auditory tour of The Hume Cronyn Memorial Observatory at Western University - just one of many locations open to the public for Doors Open London happening this weekend.
Sean McCann and Andrea Aragon join 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to tell their love story, their experience with Sean's addiction and recovery, as well as give a preview on what they will be speaking about at the Addictions Recovery Breakfast on September 23rd.
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Matt Farrell, Political Science Professor at Fanshawe College, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the impact of Pierre Poilievre winning the Conservative Party leadership race, what it means, and what it could bring in the future.
Sarah Smith, Manager of Nursing Professional Practice at London Health Sciences Centre and Jose Villamater, an internationally educated nurse at LHSC join Mike Stubbs to talk about the provincial government approving changes that allow internationally trained nurses to start practicing at health care organizations sooner with the goal of alleviating staffing shortages.
Dr. Graham Broad, Professor and Chair of History at King's University College, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the impact of Queen Elizabeth II's passing and the impact it has on Canada as well as her popularity during her reign. Dr. Broad also talks about what his students see in the monarchy and what they saw in Queen Elizabeth II.
London-Fanshawe MP Lindsay Mathyssen joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the proposed redistribution of the federal electoral districts. MP Mathyssen explains the process and timeline of this proposal, as well as the potential for a new riding being added to the London area.
Angela Wray, Support Services Officer in the Supportive Care Program at Conestoga College joins Mike Stubbs to talk about the program as the Ontario government makes big decisions regarding Bill 7. Wray explains that the program is a great opportunity for those looking for a career change to the health care field, with a bonus of it being tuition free.
Michelle Woodhouse, Water Program Manager at Environmental Defence joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the #WeAreLakeErie social media campaign to bring awareness to the importance of the lake that is home to thousands of species and complex ecosystems as well as the main drinking water source for over 11 million people.
London City Councillor John Fyfe-Millar joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs on London Live to wrap up the saga that has been Santa's House and its relocation. Fife-Millar puts a bow on the journey of Santa's House, and confirms that its officially been moved to Covent Garden Market.
Gemma Pryor, Senior Director of Canada Impact Team at McDonalds Canada, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to explain some of the upcoming goals and plans that Ronald McDonald's house has so they can double their capacity in the near future. Within the next five years, Pryor explains, they want to raise $70million.
Mike Malleck joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to share a personal story on how Ronald McDonald house has plays a crucial role in his family, and how much their support helped in hard times.
Hans Kabat, President Cargill Protein, North America joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs at the Ronald McDonald House golf tournament in London to talk about how Cargill helps McDonald's to supply all kind of meats that they needed and tells everyone the rule in his family when they relocated.
Cathy Loblaw, Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House Charities joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs at their annual golf tournament to talk about RMH's mission and their goal on providing helps to more Canadian families.
Londoner Sue Fletcher joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about how she will be heading to Peterborough for the 2022 Ontario 55+ Summer Games! Fletcher and her partner Walter are competing in pickleball, something she says takes skill but also luck.
Will Nicholl joins Mike Stubbs to talk about his journey to officially becoming a London Knight
Dr. Leigh Vanderloo, from ParticipACTION, Knowledge Translation Manager joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about work life balance, forest bathing, and how important the ancient principle of forest bathing (or Shinrin-yoku) is for our bodies and souls. Dr. Vanderloo shares some research done on how impactful nature can be for millennials.
Dr. Prachi Srivastova, Associate Professor, Western University, specializing in education and global development, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about Education Minister Stephen Lecce 2022 education plan, and points out that the plan that was released is not really a plan and more of a sketch.
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Pamela Jeffery, Founder of the Prosperity Project, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about some concerns women have heading back into the workplace after the past two years working from home.
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Josipa Petrunic, President & CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about electric vehicles, where they are at now, their future, and what to expect from car manufacturers going forward.
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Frank Emmanuel, Director of Strathroy Pride, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the upcoming Pride event this Saturday, what they have lined up, and when everything takes place.
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Ethan Diamandas, Blue Jays Reporter for Sports Illustrated, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about today's announcement that the Blue Jays have fired manager Charlie Montoyo, and what's next for the team.
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Ravina Anthony, Manager, Newcomer & Diversity Initiatives at Kids Help Phone joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about some upcoming changes for Kids Help Phone that will expand their services for newcomers.
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Abbi Lezizedes, President of White Caps London, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about bringing blind soccer to London and explains how to play.
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Laurie Risemae, Founder and Executive Director of ARF (Animal Rescue Foundation), joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the change they have seen recently as people head back to the office when it comes to pets. She explains that they went from running out of animals to be adopted, to now having an influx of requests of animals looking to be rehomed.
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David Hunt, Education Program Director at Cardus, joins 980CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about how the proposed education system in Arizona would be unlikely to be completely replicated in Ontario.
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Annie Kidder, Founder of People For Education, joins 980CFPL's Mike Stubbs to compared the proposed system of education in Arizona, and how it would work in Canada.
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Moshe Lander, economist and lecturer at Concordia University, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the impact rising interest rates will have, and what we need to know about the 'real' interest rate.
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Dr. Prachi Srivastova, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at Western University explains what de-streaming in our education systems is, and what it will look like for students entering high school.
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A new app has been developed in London by a team at Lawson Health Research Institute and St. Joseph's Health Care London to help those suffering with brain injuries. Cindy Vanderveen, a user of the new MyBrainPacer™ App joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about her experience with the app, and the benefits she's seen.
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Rob Cowley, co-founder and President of Cowley Abbott, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the story behind trading a grilled cheese sandwich turned into a Maud Lewis painting charity auction, and more about Canadian art.
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Tom Hennessy and his wife Joyce joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about his walk of gratitude, something he's accomplishing at 100 years-old, and making donations to help homeless veterans.
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Affordability is one of the biggest issues facing Canadians today.
Peter Mackay, CEO of Hero Financial Group joins Mike Stubbs to chat about financial literacy and how being money savvy can help you fight the affordability crisis.
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Dr. Pierre Chuard joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about harmful ticks, how you can watch for them, and things to keep in mind as we head into the summer.
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Councillor Mariam Hamou and Ali Chabar join 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs on the one year anniversary of the June 6th attack in London to call on more actions to stop islamophobia.
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Callum Spoor, a 25-year-old from England, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about his experience with online sports gambling. Spoor explains how his gambling addiction took over his life, from placing his first bet right around his 18th birthday, to October 2021 when he barley able to pay for his bus fare to work each day.
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Anouschka Van den Bosh, CMM, HR Specialist, CHRL Manager of Human Resource and Health and Safety from the Municipality of Central Elgin joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs on London Live to talk about how so many lifeguards return to the job each summer, making recruitment easy!
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Moshe Lander, Senior Lecturer, Economics at Concordia University joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about rent control, if it would work in our market, and how it plays a role in politics.
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Sam Trosow, Faculty of Law and Faculty of Media and Information Studies at Western joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about rent control, what municipalities can do on their end, what they can't do, and what he thinks we can do to make renting a little easier on people.
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A seven-year-old Londoner will be travelling to Los Angeles this July, to perform in the International presentation of performers also known as iPOP!
Lorkin and his mom, Anthea, join Mike Stubbs to talk about the upcoming event and how it all came to be.
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Chester Szypula, BDO Canada Limited Vice President, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about what the potential impact on consumers another spike in interests rates could have on them.
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David Litwin, Senior Specialist, External Communications at Moneris joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about recent data collected by Moneris on cannabis sales, when they see a spike in sales, and the gradual increase in sales since 2020.
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Dan McKinley, Senior Vice President of Sales and Customer Experience with Sleep Country Canada, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about how sleep impacts us and why it's so important to get a good night sleep.
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Joel Kennedy, Bear Clan member and member of the Oneida Nation of the Thames, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about his experience running the Boston Marathon.
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Middlesex London Health Unit Medical Officer of Health Dr. Alex Summers joins Mike Stubbs to talk about the fourth dose of the COVID-19, the roll out campaign, and who will be eligible for the shot first.
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Ethan Diamandas, Blue Jays reporter with Sports Illustrated join Mike Stubbs to talk about how the Blue Jays are looking heading into the season, who to watch for, and what we can expect from the team.
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Daniel Dubois, Co-founder and President of Key, joins Mike Stubbs to talk about a new model on how to own a home called co-ownership. He explains how this model works and what the benefits of it would be for people trying to enter the housing market.
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Jordan Williamson, Director, Product Strategy & Development at Moneris joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about new data that suggests car commuters who are returning to the office are finding new ways to get to work as the price of gas continues to rise.
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Dean Gocan, Golf Manager at Pine Knot Golf & C.C joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about them be able to open up their course a little earlier than normal this year, thanks to all the nice weather over the past few days.
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Deputy Mayor Josh Morgan joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about how London is preparing to take in Ukrainian Refugees as the war in Ukraine continues. He talks about London's history with refugees, and how London plans to help them once they arrive.
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Chester Szypula, Senior Vice President at BDO joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about balancing your budget and how you can relief your debt.
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Premier Doug Ford joins Mike Stubbs on 980 CFPL's London Live to talk about today's announcement in the London area, the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and what Canadians can be doing, gas prices, and moving forward from the pandemic.
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Dr. Prachi Srivastova Associate Professor at Western University, specializing in education and global development talks with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs about how school aged kids have been impacted by the pandemic.
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Fawziah Rabiah-Mohammed, a nursing PhD student at Western University talks with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs about her recent research looking at the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Canadian Refugees who came to Canada around 2018, or after.
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Erika Casupanan, the most recent winner of Survivor, talks with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs on her time living in London while attending both Western and Fanshawe, her time on the show, her experience on exile island, and how life has changed since she won Season 41.
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Dr. Paul Kershaw, an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs on London Live to talk about what it takes to save for a house in today's market. Dr. Kershaw explains how many years it would take for someone in London to save up for a down payment, and what needs to happen to slow things down for homebuyers.
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David Coletto, CEO and Founding Partner Abacus Data joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs on London Live to talk about a recent poll he did across the country asking "How much do you have in common with protesters in Ottawa."
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Jon DeActis, Executive Director for The Salvation Army Centre of Hope talks with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs about the ongoing homelessness issue in London, and the issues the shelters are facing. DeActis explains how all the shelters work together to change and make things better, as a team.
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The City of London is looking to add a vacancy tax to homes that are left empty, something the province has said municipalities are allowed to do, following in the footsteps of Vancouver and their vacancy tax. Ward 2 Councillor Shawn Lewis spoke with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs on London Live about why this is being explored for London, what it means for the city, and what are the next steps as the municipality explores adding the tax.
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Fareed Khan, from Canadian's United Against Hate, talks with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs about the importance of January 29th being recognized as a National Day of Remembrance for the victims, survivors, and family members of those impacted by the attack in 2017, as well as where we go from here.
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Dan McTeague joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs on London Live to talk about the rise in gas prices, why it's happening, and just how much you could be paying at the pump in the upcoming months.
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Mayor Ed Holder joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the State of the City address on Tuesday, what it's been like doing the address during COVID-19 times, his hopes for the city, and more.
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Curling Canada announced on Monday that the Tim Hortons Brier will be returning to London in 2023 and will be held at Budweiser Gardens. 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs spoke with Peter Inch, a Canadian Curling Hall of Famer, who played a big role bringing the Brier back to London.
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Greg Brady from Toronto Today on 640 Toronto and 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs talk about Meatloaf, their introduction to him, his career and more.
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Brian Ohl, General Manager of Budweiser Gardens talks with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs on the provincial restrictions changing on January 31st, and how that impacts the popular venue.
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Mayor Ed Holder joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the Ontario Housing Affordability Summit that took place on Wednesday. Mayor Holder talks about what happened at the summit, and what he hopes for London going forward.
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There is a lot of sigma surrounding COVID-19, from feeling embarrassed about getting it to people's reaction when they find out that you've had it. Deputy Mayor Josh Morgan talks with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs about one of his children contracting the COVID-19 virus, and the impact it had on their family.
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Platoon Chief Colin Shewell of the London Fire Department talks with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs about whether it is safe to skate or ice fish on ponds or drainage ditches in the London area. (Hint: It isn't)
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Director and producer Suzannah Warlick talks with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs about the documentary film Passage to Sweden which chronicles the events that occurred in Scandinavia and Budapest during WWII. Defying the occupying German forces, and protecting fellow citizens, spontaneous and dramatic rescue operations were conducted to save thousands of Jewish lives.
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Each student and education staff member was told by the Ontario government that they would receive two rapid tests as in-person learning resumed.
But what did it take to make that happen?
Vince Romeo, the Director of Education for the London District Catholic School Board shared the details of a marathon packaging job done by staff members and volunteers that began about 3:30 am just three days before students returned.
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Cora Waschknowski of The Little Red Roaster talks about what her past 22 months have been like trying to navigate running a small business in a pandemic in a provincially regulated building.
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Sportsnet's Donnovan Bennett played running back for the Western Mustangs and head coach Larry Haylor from 2003-2007. Bennett took time to talk to 980 CFPL's MIke Stubbs about Haylor following his death on January 7, 2022.
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In 2021 Cleveland Brownlee helped the London Majors to win their first Intercounty Baseball League championship in 46 years. On January 6, 2022 the Majors announced that Brownlee would be back for a 12th season with the team. He talked with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs about winning the IBL championship and deciding to come back for another season.
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Nathan McFadden, the President of the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association, talks with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs about trying to get the Ontario government to recognize OCAA and Ontario University Athletics athletes as "elite" to enable them to return to play under the COViD-19 protocols used by other leagues and organizations that have been deemed "elite."
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By now you have probably heard the story of Nadia Popovici, a medical student and fan of the Seattle Kraken and the save she made noticing a potential melanoma on the neck of Vancouver Canucks assistant trainer, Red Hamilton.
Here is that story: https://globalnews.ca/news/8483873/off-ice-save-keen-eyed-kraken-fan-alerts-canucks-manager-to-cancerous-mole/
Well, the same type of save was made by London doctor Jessica Hunter-Orange. Here is that story as told to Mike Stubbs on London Live on 980 CFPL.
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Louie Palu was working for National Geographic on January 6, 2021. His assignment took him to the U.S. Capitol and placed him amongst the crowd both outside and inside the building. He was hit, shoved and confronted. He shielded himself from rubber bullets being fired down some of the most hallowed halls in America. Palu described to 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs what it was like to capture the events of that day as they unfolded in front of him.
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2021 was not an amazing year in very many areas. One of the standout exceptions may have been the London sports world. Athletes and team had incredible success. Hear stories from Damian Warner, Maggie MacNeil, Susanne Grainger, Greg Marshall, Roop Chanderdat and others as we look back at their monumental achievements.
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As people prepare for a new year, paying down debt is likely high on the list of resolutions for 2022, but BDO Debt Solutions says having a financial plan rather than a simple resolution will help you to actually reach your financial goals this coming year.
Chester Szypula , Senior Vice President and Licensed Insolvency Trustee with BDO Canada, joins Mike Stubbs to discuss.
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Anyone who remembers Mario Lemieux's championship clinching goal from the '87 Canada Cup will remember Lemieux's shot or Wayne Gretzky's pass or even Larry Murphy's role as decoy before they remember the role that the late Dale Hawerchuk played. Hawerchuk's story actually goes back to a line change made by Mike Keenan before the very famous faceoff that led to that very famous goal.
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A uniquely immersive exhibit featuring more than 200 of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings will be coming to 100 Kellogg Lane in London, Ont., next fall.
Imagine Van Gogh was first presented by Encore Productions in France and has gone on to tour worldwide with recent stops in Vancouver and Edmonton extending their runs due to popular demand.
980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs spoke with Imagine Van Gogh Marketing Director Angela Di Corpo about what visitors to Imagine Van Gogh should be prepared to see.
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Porter and Colton started a holiday toy drive when they were just five years old.
2021 is their 4th annual toy drive, and they along with their moms, Jen and Lindsay join Mike Stubbs to talk about this year's event.
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From diaries, to audio recording and video footage, fans are invited to get a behind-the-scenes look at the Rolling Stones career.
THEMUSEUM in Kitchener is playing host to The Rolling Stones UNZIPPED exhibition until February 27, 2021.
David Marskell CEO of THEMUSEUM, join Mike Stubbs to discuss what you can expect at this rockin' exhibition.
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Maggie MacNeil captured gold in the 4 x 100m freestyle at the World Swimming Championship in Abu Dhabi. She talked with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs about the Canadian record setting swim, her next events in the competition and he recent sponsorship agreement with Speedo.
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Ali Chahbar, general legal counsel and executive officer with the region’s public school board, has been appointed to the London Police Services Board. Chahbar was appointed to a two-month term effective Sunday by Ontario solicitor general Sylvia Jones, pending the processing of his order-in-council for a longer three-year term, the board said.
He was slated to take his oath of office on Monday, December 13.
Chahbar joins Mike Stubbs to discuss the appointment.
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COVID-19 and the Omicron variant are causing school closures in the Middlesex-London region as close contacts have been advised to quarantine and get tested. At the same time, the provincial government is opening up booster shots to those 18+ and once again ramping up restrictions to battle the virus.
Acting Medical Officer of Health for MLHU, Dr. Alex Summers, joins Mike Stubbs to discuss.
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The head coach of the Western Mustang football team Greg Marshall talks about scrambling to find footwear the night before a championship game and then some of the highlights on the way to winning the Vanier Cup on December 4, 2021.
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On Giving Tuesday (November 30, 2021) donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada have triple the impact, thanks to an anonymous donor. Officials with the MS Society of Canada say each gift will offer three times the support to Canadians affected by multiple sclerosis.
John Cuddie, volunteer with MS Society of Canada joins Mike Stubbs to discuss.
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While the move still awaits final approval from city council, the strategic priorities and policy committee (SPPC) has endorsed Mariam Hamou to fill the Ward 6 vacancy in London, Ont. The human rights activist and political advocate beat out 20 other contenders in three rounds of voting during an SPPC meeting on Monday. Hamou joins London Live with Mike Stubbs to share her reaction.
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The third installment of Short Supply delves into how a shortage of materials is leading to delays in the house market, leaving some Canadians waiting on their pre-construction purchased homes.
Global News journalist, Craig Lord, joins Mike Stubbs to discuss.
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A crucial U.N. climate summit opened Sunday, Oct. 31 amid papal appeals for prayers and activists’ demands for action, kicking off two weeks of intense diplomatic negotiations by almost 200 countries aimed at slowing intensifying global warming and adapting to the climate damage already underway.
Dr. Chris Gore, Professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at Ryerson University, joins Mike Stubbs to give us an overview of what's happening and what we need to know about COP26
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The re-elected federal Liberal government is raising the possibility that workers let go for failing to adhere to an employer’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate could find themselves ineligible for employment insurance.
Christopher Justice, an employment lawyer and associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, joins Mike Stubbs to discuss.
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Londoner Paulie O'Byrne is as tenacious and courageous as they come. He is the founder of www.im1in5.com and he is a survivor of sexual assault. He joined Mike Stubbs to discuss Kyle Beach and the courage Beach demonstrated in coming forward with his own survivor story.
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After being forced to go online-only in 2020, the Forest City Film Festival (FCFF) is finally back in-person with more than 90 offerings for cinephiles in London, Ont.
Gemini-winning actor and Stratford Festival veteran Colm Feore, lent his talents to Trigger Point, one of the 92 films being featured at the FCFF until Oct. 30.
Feore joins Mike Stubbs to chat about the film festivals, his career and life during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Come Together For Diabetes is an event to support diabetes care and research at St. Joseph’s Health Care London. The 2021 installment will take place on November 4th and will feature former Humboldt Broncos player, Kaleb Dahlgren.
Dahlgren, a survivor of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash, has been living with diabetes since he was four-year-old.
Dahlgren, who is also a diabetes advocate and author, joins Mike Stubbs to share a bit of his story and chat about the event.
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Halloween is a scary time of year, but one young Londoner wanted to spread a bit of joy this spooky season by doing some reverse trick-or-treating.
Five-year-old Everett--dressed as Batman--and his grandmother Barb spent Sunday, October 17 knocking on doors and handing out candy.
Barb and Everett join Mike Stubbs to chat about how the idea came about and what the reaction was like from those who received a unexpected Halloween treat.
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A group of high-profile Canadians have written a joint letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calling on the federal government to fast-track the Canadian disability benefit.
Rabia Khedr, National Director of Disability Without Poverty, joins Mike Stubbs to discuss.
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Researchers out of Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University’ Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry will be examining the impacts of what’s known as “moral injury” on the brains of health-care workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A moral injury involves injury to a person’s moral conscience and can happen when someone sees or does something, or fails to prevent something, that conflicts with their morals. As a result, people are often left with profound guilt and shame.
Dr. Ruth Lanius, associate scientist at Lawson, Schulich professor and London Health Sciences Centre psychiatrist, joins Mike Stubbs to discuss.
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October to Islamic Heritage Month. Following the vehicle attack in June that saw four members of a London, Ont. Muslim family killed, and their 9-year-old son injured, this year is particularly important.
Dr. Nosheen Ahmad joins Mike Stubbs to reflect on the June Attack and the actions that followed, to teach us something we didn't know about Muslims, and to help us celebrate.
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A special clinic in London, Ont., is bringing multiple disciplines together to treat those experiencing symptoms long after first being diagnosed with COVID-19.
Wendi Heal, a professional jazz singer, contracted COVID-19 in late December 2020 before vaccination efforts began and she is still faced with symptoms that make it difficult for her to perform.
However, the experts at the post-acute COVID-19 program at St. Joseph’s Health Care London are helping to address Heal’s symptoms.
Heal joins Mike Stubbs to share her experience as a COVID-19 long hauler, and how the program is helping her find her voice.
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October 3 to 9 is fire prevention week and this year's theme is “learn the sounds of fire safety.”
London District Fire Chief, Matt Hepditch, joins Mike Stubbs to talk about ways to prevent fires and how to stay safe during an emergency.
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Ontario’s chief medical officer of health announced a new “targeted” COVID-19 rapid test program in schools and licensed child care settings.
“The program will support access to voluntary, rapid asymptomatic screening for unvaccinated children and students,” the Ford government said on Tuesday.
Tests will be made available at the discretion of the local medical officer of health, based on “local epidemiological circumstances.” Parents will be able to choose if their child can participate.
Dr. Prachi Srivastava, Associate Professor of Education & International Development in the Faculty of Education at Western University, joins Mike Stubbs to discuss.
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Roughly 8,000 students at Western University walked out of class at noon on Friday to protest what they call a “culture of misogyny” on campus after a series of sexual assault allegations surfaced in recent days.
The students were also joined by some faculty and community members in a show of solidarity and support following a difficult week that has thrust issues surrounding gender-based and sexual violence (GBSV) into the national consciousness.
Western University President Alan Shepard joined Mike Stubbs on Friday to talk about the allegations, the walkout, the concerns of students and community members, and the action plan and task force unveiled by the university earlier this week.
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A London woman is set to tie the knot in early October, but before she does, her friends wanted to celebrate by throwing her a very interesting bachelorette party.
Maid of Honour, Kelly Gil, joins Mike Stubbs to explain why you may have seen a group of women in formal attire running around Old South after 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
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The Western University student walkout against gender-based sexual violence has gained the support of Western University’s faculty association.
The walkout is set to happen on Friday, September 17 at 12 p.m. at UC Hill at Western. The event is in response to social media reports that female students living in on-campus housing were drugged and that some were sexually assaulted this past weekend.
Nigmendra Narain, President of the University of Western Ontario Faculty Association (UWOFA), joins Mike Stubbs to discuss.
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With just days to go before the federal election, officials with Foreign Agricultural Resource Management Services say whoever is elected must preserve the seasonal agricultural workers program "which connects growers experiencing labour shortages with international workers on a seasonal basis," and ensures "consumers to continue buying fresh, local foods."
Ken Forth, President of Foreign Agricultural Resource Management Services, joins Mike Stubbs to discuss.
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Bruce Winder is an author and retail analyst. He joins Mike on London Live to talk about this latest announcement from Amazon, and what it means for employees.
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It’s a worrying time for students at Western University, in the wake of reports of sexual violence in student residencies, the same week classes resume for the fall semester. The University has not provided details about the alleged incident but said it is “investigating reports from this weekend.”
Various posts on social media have alleged that several female students were drugged and several were sexually assaulted, although that has not been verified by Global News.
Dr. Jordan Fairbairn, associate professor in the Department of Sociology at King's University College, joins Mike Stubbs to discuss
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With the return to school and in-class learning after the Labour Day long Weekend, Mike Stubbs is joined by the Director of Education for the Thames Valley District School Board Mark Fisher to talk about how it's going.
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Wes Robinson joined Mike Stubbs on The Morning Show to talk about the decision by Western University to require faculty, staff and students to be fully vaccinated in 2021-22.
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On this July 29th edition of the London Live Podcast:
Ribfest is back. To talk about the road taken to get here, and what we can expect from its awaited return is the President of the London Ribfest, Doug Hillier. Afterwards, Natascha Wesch of EliteMindPerformance.com discusses the mental health impact on Olympic athletes. Finally, we speak with Arash Madani of Sportsnet of the excitement around baseball being back in Canada
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On this July 27th edition of the London Live podcast:
Is it "possum" or "opossum?" Regardless, Brian Salt joins us to explain their importance in our environment. Afterwards Jay Goldberg, interim Ontario director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation joins us to discuss the economic and financial impact of COVID-19 on our country. Finally, Maggie MacNeil's mother Susan McNair joins us to share her reaction to her daughter winning Gold.
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On this July 26th edition of the London Live Podcast:
As things are reopening and events can go on, we are on the Road to Rock the Park. Joining us to tell us about this path is Brad Jones of the Jones Entertainment group. Afterwards we're joined by Sara Mai Chitty, an Anishinaabekwe storyteller, educator and member of Alderville First Nation and Curriculum & Pedagogy Advisor with Western University's Indigenous Initiatives to tell us about the importance of Mary Simon as our Governor General. Finally, Dr. Thomas Cooke provides us with an update about The Pegasus Project, and how it can be used to combat terrorism.
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On this July 23rd edition of the London Live Podcast:
As things reopen, Canadians are apprehensive about having to return to work and wear proper clothing, among other things. Joining us to talk about Canadian opinion on the return to work is Wayne Berger, CEO of Americans for IWG. Afterwards Jeremy Smith tells us about an interesting cannabis-infused food petition. Finally, we're joined by the parents of Maggie MacNeil, Susan McNair and Edward MacNeil to discuss their daughter's career.
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On this July 21st edition of the London Live podcast:
Dr. Jane Thornton is a Western professor and former Olympic athlete. She joins Mike on London Live to discuss the impact the Games have on the athletes. Afterwards we talk about the Seattle Kraken expansion draft with The Score writer John Matisz. Finally, Dr. Alex Summers of the MLHU updates us on the vaccine situation in the region.
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On this July 19th edition of the London Live Podcast:
Gus Ayim is the father of Miranda Ayim, an Olympian, and flagbearer for Canada at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. He talks about his daughter, and how it makes him feel as a father. Afterwards we're joined by Dr. David L. Kelly, professor of Economics at the University of Miami Herbert Business School, joins us to discus water as a market commodity. Finally, we have our weekly privacy chat with Dr. Thomas Cooke about the Pegasus Project, and whether or not we should be concerned.
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On this July 14 edition of the London Live Podcast:
The proof of vaccination discussion is becoming more and more common. Joining us to get some insights is Elisha Dacey, Senior Digital Producer with Global News Winnipeg and 680 CJOB. Afterwards we are joined by Dr. Allison Meek to discuss the Anti-Vaxx movement and vaccine hesitancy. Finally, Dr. Kibret Mequanint joins us to talk about an incredible new medical superglue.
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On this July 13th edition of the London Live Podcast:
Dorotea Gucciardo is a part of the GLIA Project. She joins Mike on London Live to discuss the amazing things that the project are doing. Afterwards Jay Goldberg of the Canadian Tax Payers Association joins us to discuss the controversy surrounding political attack ads. Finally, Caroline Cameron of Sportsnet talks tennis and the Olympics.
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On this July 12th edition of the London Live Podcast:
Mike discusses this year's upcoming MS Bike even with MS Ambassador Andrea Dowding. Afterwards we discuss whether or not it's time for Ontario to update its flag with Mano Majumdar. Finally, we have our weekly privacy and data chat with Dr. Thomas Cooke.
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On this June 24th edition of the London Live Podcast:
Dr. Crystal Fraser, Assistant Professor in the Department of History, Classics, & Religion and The Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta, and part of The Reconciliation Action Group, joins Mike to talk about the history and issues that have been in Canada's Indigenous communities. Afterwards, Londoner and world champion swimmer Maggie MacNeil talks about her future at the Olympics, and Amanda Suzuki, mother of Habs player Nick Suzuki, talks about how their household handles the games.
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On this June 22nd edition of the London Live Podcast:
Craig Cooper is the director of Housing Stability Services with the City of London. He joins us to talk about homelessness, and what systems are in place in London to help with it. After, we're joined by Sabrina Nanji, Queen's Park Observer for our Queen's Park updates. Finally, Professor Amanda Gryzb with Western University and Surviving Memory tells us about the situation in El Salvador.
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On this June 21st edition of the London Live Podcast:
Amanda Kennedy is an Indigenous Woman Innovator and founder of 2 social enterprises. She joins Mike to talk about her experiences as an Indigenous woman, and her experiences growing up in London. Afterwards we're joined by Leena Minifie, CEO of Stories First to talk about the importance of diverse voices in media. Finally, Dr. Thomas Cooke joins us for our weekly privacy chat to talk about Canada's Cyber Spying agency.
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On this June 18th edition of the London Live Podcast:
Team Canada is back in the World Para Ice Hockey Championships. To talk about the sport and the importance is Tyler McGregor. Afterwards Morris Dalla Costa shares with us some of his favourite stories from major soccer championships. Finally, we're joined by Theresa Carrier to tell us about this year's One Run event.
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On this June 17th edition of the London Live Podcast:
Mike is first joined by Dr. Donald Vinh of McGill University to talk about what the world could look like if enough people got their second doses, and what it would take to get there. Afterwards we're joined by Magda Byma, director of Science Up First, to talk about the difficulties surrounding information dissemination. Finally, Global News Reporter Erica Alini takes us deeper into the issues surrounding housing and rental prices.
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On this June 16th edition of the London Live Podcast:
Ward 2 Councillor Shawn Lewis joins Mike to tell us about the recent announcement of East London's newest facilities opening. Afterwards we check in on the mental health of Canadians with Beth Mitchell, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association - Middlesex Branch. Finally, Kyle Norrington of Labatt Breweries tells us how they're fighting against vaccine hesitancy.
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On this June 15th edition of the London Live Podcast:
With the Euro 2021 soccer tournament underway, we're joined by Greg Brady of Global News 640 to discuss how it's going. Afterwards we're joined by Leilani Farha, global director of the The Shift to discus the rise of housing and rent prices, and how it's impacting the economy. Finally, we get the incredible story of a man who got the name Costco Tom from his generosity.
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On this June 14th edition of the London Live Podcast:
We first speak Dr. Kevin Nadal, an author, activist, comedian, and professor of psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice about Microaggressions. What they are and what we can do about them. Afterwards Dave Laing of Powerhouse Brewing tells us how they did after the first weekend of reopening. Finally, Mike goes over the upcoming Habs vs. Golden Knights game.
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On this June 10th edition of the London Live Podcast:
The Notwithstanding Clause has left a lot of people confused and upset. To get some clarification on what it is Dr. Christopher Alcantara of Western's Department of Political Science joins us. Afterwards we get the latest vaccine information from Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti. Finally, business owner Harold Duesbury shares his anticipations of reopening his business.
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On this June 9th edition of the London Live Podcast:
Amira Elghawaby is a Human Rights Advocate and columnist for the Toronto Star. She joins Mike on London Live to discuss Islamaphobia, and how we can fight against it. Afterwards Andrea Kallumadyil shares her struggles with not being able to go home because of quarantine. Finally, Stephen Turner gives us the latest on vaccine information.
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On this June 8th edition of the London Live Podcast:
Dr. Barbara Perry of Ontario Tech University joins us to try and understand what drives people to hatred, and to act on that hatred. Afterwards Imam Aarij Anwer of the London Muslim Mosque gives us the information we need for tonight's vigil at the Mosque in the wake of a horrific attack that claimed the lives of four Londoners. Finally, Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley talks about how reopening is impacting border cities.
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On this June 7th edition of the London Live Podcast:
Canada's justice system is getting a couple of updates... but in what regard? Joining Mike is Ontario Attorney General Doug Downey to explain. Afterwards we have our weekly privacy chat with Dr. Thomas Cooke. Finally, Cst. Ed Sanchuk of the OPP provides an update to a tragic drowning that occurred over the weekend.
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On this June 2nd edition of the London Live Podcast.
Jane Bigelow was London's first female mayor. Upon hearing of her recent passing, former London Mayor Dianne Haskett joins Mike to remember Jane's life and career. Afterwards Sarah Campbell, the executive director of the Ark Aid Street Mission joins us to talk about the coming change to London's temporary homeless shelter. Finally, Vince Romeo, incoming director of education for the London District Catholic School Board joins to chare his reaction to today's education announcement.
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On this May 31st edition of the London Live Podcast:
Jeff Fischer represents athlete Damian Warner, and talks his recent successes. Afterwards Ken Klee of the 2004 Leafs talks about their tense game 7 against the Sens. Finally, Shaun Taylor talks about the Ive Got Your Back 911 program.
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On this May 26th edition of the London Live Podcast:
Larissa Mills and Jens Castens join Mike to discuss their project The Mental Game, which helps address the mental health impact on athletes, professional or otherwise. Afterwards Adrian Bulfon of the Gutsy Walk tells us what the walk is and how you can participate.
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On this May 25th edition of the London Live Podcast:
Scott Coulter of Coulter's Pharmacy joins us to give us the latest information regarding the re-administration of the AstraZeneca vaccination at pharmacies. Afterwards we're joined by Dr. Kathy Hogarth to reflect on the year since the murder of George Floyd, and the impact it has had on our society. Finally, Mike talks about Joe Thornton and how he may or may not be the new Lanny McDonald.
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On this May 21st edition of the London Live Podcast:
Dr. Chris Mackie joins us to talk about the reopening Ontario plan, and what we should and shouldn't be doing during the long weekend. Afterwards we're joined by music journalist Eric Alper to talk about the Tragically Hip's new music. Finally, writer and sports historian Eric Zweig talks to us about the history of the Leafs vs the Canadiens.
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On this May 20th edition of the London Live Podcast:
The last time the Leafs faced off against the Habs in the play-offs was 1979... revisiting that series is former player Mark Napier. Afterwards Susan Mills, manager of the Grand Bend & Area Chamber of Commerce, tells us what the rules and regulations for their beaches actually are at the moment. Finally, Jay Goldberg of the Canadian Tax Payers Association tells us about Gas Tax Honesty Day.
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On this May 19th edition of the London Live Podcast:
Dr. Bryan Thomas of the University of Ottawa talks to us about what exactly vaccine passports are, and how they could impact our travel. Afterwards we are joined by Thomas Rosander, the CEO of Real Luck who discusses how big E-Sports betting is becoming. Finally, Ward 9 councillor Anna Hopkins talks to us about the 5 projects that are aiming to help revitalize downtown London
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On this May 17th edition of the London Live Podcast:
We are joined by London Mayor Ed Holder, who provides us an update on the goings-on in the city. Afterwards Dr. Rahul Kushwah, CEO of Predictmedix, tells us about an exciting new method that medical screening could become. Finally, Theresa Carrier tells us how this year's One Run is going to get underway.
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On this May 14th edition of the London Live Podcast:
Kristopher Kinsinger is a Lawyer on the board of directors for the Christian Legal Fellowship and the secretary of the Canadian Bar Association's Constitutional and Human Rights section. He joins Mike to discuss the verdict and issues surrounding the Church of God in Aylmer. Afterwards Jillian Best tells us why she's swimming across Lake Ontario, and Greg Brady talks about the frustrations of sports and recreation restrictions in the province.
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On this May 12th edition of the London Live Podcast:
Dr. Samantha Yammine gives us some clarification on the issues surrounding the AstraZeneca vaccine pause. Afterwards we are joined by Queen's Park Observer Sabrina Nanji, who gives us the latest from the premier. Finally, we are joined by Scott Stinson of the Toronto Sun to talk about what if Kawhi Leonard missed that fateful shot.
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On this May 11th edition of the London Live Podcast:
We are joined by Julie Kwiecinski, Director of Provincial Affairs for Ontario for the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses to talk the struggles of small businesses. Afterwards we speak to Mike Smith, owner of Joe Kool's and Toboggan about the prospects of the summer for restaurant owners. Finally, Dr. Robert Coplan of Carelton University talks to us about loneliness.
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On this May 10th edition of the London Live Podcast:
Cookies are important. But we aren't talking with Dr. Thomas Cooke about the baked kind, we're talking about your computer's cookies, and why you should know what's going on with them. Afterwards Robin Dufton talks about her amazing nurse care packages for Nurse's Week. Finally, Ling Ramos tells us the amazing story about her turning her birthday into a charity event.
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On this May 7th edition of the London Live Podcast:
Sean O'Shea of Global News shares the details on a wild story about an auto dealer taking a customer's car for an unexpected ride. Afterwards Dietician Chelsea Cross gives us the final verdict on whether or not caffeine is healthy. Finally, Sara Watts-Rynard, CEO of Polytechnics Canada joins us to take a critical look at our healthcare systems.
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On this May 5th edition of the London Live Podcast:
Yesterday the provincial government made a big announcement regarding education. Joining Mike today to get a reaction to the announce is the president of CUPE's Ontario School Board Council of Unions Laura Walton. Afterwards, Jay Stanford, director of environment, fleet, and solid waste for the City of London talks to us about student garbage. Finally, Joy Chapman broke an incredible interesting world record. She shares her story.
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On this May 3rd edition of the London Live Podcast:
Former London Knight Michael Houser makes his NHL debut tonight, against insurmountable odds. Joining Mike is his mother Monica to share his incredible story. Afterwards we're joined by Dr. Thomas Cooke for our weekly chat, where he tells us about Bill C-10, and the impact it could have on how we traverse the internet. Finally, Julia Mayer tells us the incredible story of Fred Terna.
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On this April 30th edition of the London Live Podcast:
Julie Kwiecinski is the director of provincial affairs for Ontario for the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses. She joins us to really go over the struggles that small businesses face every day during the pandemic. Afterwards, Derek Silva, Associate Professor of Criminology in the Department of Sociology at King’s University College, talks to us about the issues surrounding the Tokyo Olympics. Finally, Andrea Dunn of FM96 talks to us about MS Awareness Month.
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