London Live with Mike Stubbs

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.   

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.  

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. 

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. 

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.     

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)

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. 

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 be...

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.

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.

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.

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."

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 Lon...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.    

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.

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, D...