London Live with Mike Stubbs

A survey by a Canadian not-for-profit says that over 300,000 restaurant jobs have been lost in Ontario as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nicole Istifan of the Singing Chef restaurant in North London joins Mike Stubbs to discuss the challenges the restaurant has been facing.

Ontario has banned gatherings of more than five people and are heavily encouraging everyone to stay home.  The Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre already has its fair share of issues, so what happens when you throw a pandemic into the mix? According to the union representing correctional officers and staff in the province, members are concerned about a lack of measures to help slow the spread of COV...

It's April 1st and rent is due for many London, Ontario business, but what exactly does that look like during the novel coronavirus pandemic? Harold Duesbury, owner of London Fine Furniture join Mike Stubbs to discuss paying his rent and other challenges facing a local business during the pandemic.

How far do we need to go to ensure social distancing? Graham Larkin, executive director fo Vision Zero Canada joins Mike Stubbs to discuss closing certain public areas and making use of open spaces, as well as what some communities are doing to ensure residents are following the rules.

After the community stepped up to show their support front-line hospital staff through financial donations, donations of goods and services as well as coffee, the London Health Sciences Foundation has set up a Response Fund where those wishing do donate can do so. The money will help support the urgent and highest priority needs of LHSC in the fight against COVID-19. John MacFarlane, CEO of the LH...

Tech Alliance CEO Christina Fox joins Mike Stubbs to discuss how tech companies and recent start-ups are doing amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

How is London's COVID-19 concern line doing and what's going on with caution tape a city parks? Deputy mayor and ward 4 councillor Jesse Helmer joins Mike Stubbs to discuss.

Director of Education for the Thames Valley District School Board, Mark Fisher, joins Mike Stubbs to discuss the ongoing school closures amid the novel coronavirus pandemic and how their plans for the rest of the school year.  

Doris Grinspun, CEO of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario joins Mike Stubbs to discuss the needs for PPE and ventilators in Ontario and why we need to order more of this equipment than is may appears is needed right now.

Global News reporter Jamie Mauracher is having a baby in 22 days. She shares her plans, excitement, as well as concerns. Dr. Angela Schneider with the Centre for Olympic Studies provides details on COVID-19’s impacts on the 2020 Olympic Games. Steve Ryall with Humane Society London and Middlesex walks us through how shelters are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Ontario’s Minister of Health, Christine Elliott provides the latest update on the COVID-19 pandemic as the province confirms 23 more cases.  Professor Cheryl Camillo discusses the controversial Canada-U.S. border situation.  Peter Rozeluk, the Executive Director of London’s Mission Services explains how COVID-19 is causing challenges for shelters. 

Dr. Marcia Sirota shares tips on how to reduce panic and fear that tags along with COVID-19. Monica Braz with the Better Business Bureau talks about possible new scams related to the new coronavirus. Nicole Sharma gives us a taste on what it was like being abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

CEO of London Chamber Commerce, Gerry McCartney as well as Vice President of Wealth and coach at Libro, Paul McQueen discusses how the market’s doing.  Western University student Max Soltysiak formed the London Volunteer Task Force, which aims to help out people in the community. 

Lead Plumber with Roy Inch and Sons Service Experts, Greg Murray provides a list of what can be flushed and what needs to be tossed. TVDSB’s Associate Director of Education, Jeff Pratt gives an update on how the school board’s protecting students and staff from the spread of the novel-coronavirus. Western football player Bleska Kabamba started his own program to provide young athletes an opportuni...

The chief political correspondent for Global News, David Akin talks about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau going into self-isolation and his wife testing for COVID-19.  Global News reporter Dave Woodard headed to the Toronto Pearson International Airport to talk to travelers about whether they’re concerned about the novel-coronavirus. Music commentator Eric Alper fills us in on how the COVID-19 outbr...

Dalhousie University law professor Alexander Mackay discusses the Harvey Weinstein case.  Meghan Miller, who identifies as a trans female, shares her personal experiences with facing discrimination in healthcare.  Dr. Mario Elia explains why it’s important to stay home if you feel sick, especially during this period of the COVID-19 outbreak. 

On the March 10 London Live podcast: Victoria Day fireworks cancellation speaks to larger issue about service groups with Chris Butcher of the Fanshawe Optimist Club  Via Rail said lengthy delays on its flagship train were an international ’embarrassment' with Global News investigative journalist Megan Robinson Challenges in the horse-racing industry with Brian Tropea, general manager of the Ontar...

On the March 9 London Live podcast: Western University is a key player in national efforts to understand and control COVID-19 with Maxwell Smith, professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Former candidate for leader of the Ontario Liberals Kate Graham joins Mike to chat about the campaign, her loss, and what's next. Toronto's affordability crisis is forcing people out of their homes with Global...

Dr. Marilyn Ford-Gilboe with the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing explains how a new online tool helps women in need access useful resources. Dr. Shana Maier discusses deeper reasons behind why women don’t just leave abusive situations.  A dog in Hong Kong caught the new coronavirus. Are your pets at risk? Dr. Scott Weese answers that question. 

Ward 2 Councillor Shawn Lewis gives his thoughts on parking and parking tickets in London, and what changes he’d like to see. The president of Privacy Pro Lauren Reid chats about concerns surrounding a new facial recognition app. Jennifer Hassan tells us more about the Activate Program, a free 6-month program that encourages participants to manage their blood pressure through healthy eating, being...

Gaurav Shinde sits down with Mike Stubbs to talk about preparing for his epic upcoming journey.  In 2022, he will set sail for 9 months non-stop as part of the 2022 Golden Globe Race.  

Global News reporter Dave Woodard fills us in on a policy paper written by researchers at Queen’s University on racism in hockey. Spicy guy Mike Jack recounts what it felt like to break the world record for eating the most amount of ghost peppers. Dr. Mario Elia gives an update on the novel-coronavirus outbreak, and how Londoners can protect themselves. 

On the March 2 London Live podcast: A kidney transplant survivor shares her story during Kidney Health Awareness Month and The Six Degrees of Kidney Disease campaign with Cristina Howorun What it's like to live in China NOT under the coronavirus with Darren Keenan.

The mayor of Stratford, Dan Matheson says changes will be made to the city’s transportation system by the summer. Global News reporter Stewart Bell fills us in on a recent news story involving five terrorism offenders being released from Canadian prisons in 2019, despite concerns raised by parole boards that they still posed a risk to public safety. The president of LSTAR, Blair Campbell discusses...

English teacher Darren Keenan speaks about his family's journey of leaving Wuhan, heading to Hong Kong, then Taiwan, and ultimately returning to Canada as the novel-coronavirus spread.