London Live with Mike Stubbs

Peter Bergmanis, from the London Health Coalition, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about Bill 7 and what we are seeing in Long-Term Care in the first few months since the bill passed. Bergmanis expresses his concerns with the bill and the negative impact it has on patients and families.

Bonnie Wooten, a Registered Nurse and Project Consultant with London Health Sciences Centre joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the award-winning Shared Decision Making Program at Children's Hosptial at LHSC, which brings together patients, families, and their health care team to help make key decisions when it comes to their health and treatment.

Former CFL athlete Konrad Wasiela joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about his move from the football world to the world of E-Sports, and the massive growth the E-Sports world has seen over the past few years, pulling in higher viewership than many sporting events - including the Super Bowl.

Michael's on the Thames owner Joelle Lees join's 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the famous London restaurant changing hands in the new year, the reasoning behind the decision, and the new name the iconic restaurant is going to be taking on.

Dr George Dresser, Physician at London Health Sciences Centre, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about seeing the stroke rate and blood pressure climbing as the temperature starts to drop and as we approach holiday season.

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 prematurel...

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 surge...

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...

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 ev...

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...

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.