The London Free Press Podcast

Host Rachel Gilbert talks to LFP hockey reporter Ryan Pyette about his memories of London Knights player Abakar Kazbekov and his ongoing coverage of the 18-year-old's death.

Host Rachel Gilbert and LFP crime reporter Dale Carruthers discuss his recent story about the London police board chair acknowledging the effect of London's social issues on the city's police officers.

Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with LFP reporter Jonathan Juha about his recent story crunching the latest London-area real estate numbers, which point to a major post-pandemic market correction.

Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with LFP reporter Norman De Bono about the long-term $3-billion overhaul planned for London Health Sciences Centre, and what the provincial plan may cost local taxpayers.

Host Rachel Gilbert speaks with LFP sportswriter Ryan Pyette ahead of the first-ever Vanier Cup held in London, which will pit Saskatchewan against Laval after the Western Mustangs were eliminated in the semifinal.

Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with LFP crime reporter Dale Carruthers about the slaying of Dan Fawcett, a one-time guitarist in the band Helix who was found dead in Gibbons Park – a killing that’s stunned the local music community.

Host Rachel Gilbert speaks with LFP reporter Megan Stacey about her story examining just-released data that underscores the challenges facing those working on the front lines of London’s homeless crisis.

Host Rachel Gilbert and LFP city hall reporter Megan Stacey dig into the results of London’s municipal election, which resulted in a new mayor and political rookies in eight of the 14 ward seats.

Host Rachel Gilbert and LFP health care reporter Jennifer Bieman discuss the deepening wait-time troubles at London Health Sciences Centre, whose officials are urging people to consider not going to the ER unless absolutely necessary.

Host Rachel Gilbert speaks with LFP city hall reporter Megan Stacey about the city’s mayoral race and the 14 ward races as London nears the Oct. 24 civic election.

Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with LFP reporter Calvi Leon on her research into the uptick in heads of council, mayors and reeves, who will face no opponent in the Oct. 24 municipal elections in communities here and across Ontario.

Host Rachel Gilbert talks with LFP sportswriter Ryan Pyette about the season ahead for the London Knights and all the teams in the Ontario Hockey League.

Host Rachel Gilbert speaks with LFP reporter Jonathan Juha, whose reflects on his coverage of Statistics Canada jobless figures and the effort of local employers to snag hard-to-find workers.

Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with LFP reporter Dale Carruthers about the harassment campaign against London transgender activist Clara Sorrenti, and how it has resulted in a new policy for city police when dealing with trans people during investigations.

Host Rachel Gilbert speaks with LFP city hall reporter Megan Stacey, who surveys the lay of the land as voters start tuning in and races start heating up ahead of the Oct. 24 municipal election.

Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with LFP health reporter Jennifer Bieman about the backlash Western University is facing over its policy requiring masking in some on-campus settings and COVID vaccine booster doses for students.

Host Rachel Gilbert and LFP sportswriter Ryan Pyette preview the playoff push that's ahead for the London Majors, who will look to win a second straight Intercounty Baseball League championship.

A new report shows London will need close to 40,000 new homes built by 2031 to address the housing crunch. Across Ontario, that number is 1.5 million. London Free Press reporter Jonathan Juha joines new podcast host, Rachel Gilbert, to talk about whether building that many homes is doable and if it's even enough to ease the strain on those who are, or will be, looking for new homes.

Health officials have announced that Ontario residents can get their 4th booster shots in the fight against Covid-19. London Free Press Health Reporter Jennifer Bieman joins the show to talk about Covid's 7th wave and what we could expect come the fall.

With events returning to downtown London, the city has launched an ambassador program to help revitalize the core. The program has been at the centre of a lot of debate at City Hall though. London Free Press City Hall Reporter Megan Stacey joins the show to talk about the program, and other things happening to help downtown.

The SIU has released the results from their investigation from a fatal London police shooting in October 2021. London Free Press Crime Reporter Dale Carruthers joins the show to discuss what the investigation revealed, and the next steps in the case.

The 20th annual London Music Week is in full swing! London Free Press Reporter Joe Belanger joins the show to talk about some big names joining some events, and all the artists being celebrated.

It's been one week since an assault victim went public with her story on a troubling incident with a London War Hero. London Free Press Reporter Randy Richmond joins the show to talk about why the story is coming out now, how city council has reacted and where we go from here.

Thinking of taking a flight to Toronto from London, or out of Toronto? Travelers beware. London Free Press Reporter Norman De Bono joins the show to discuss some problems Air Canada & West Jet have been facing, and what it means for you if you're trying to catch one of these flights.

London's downtown core is seeing some new businesses. London Free Press Reporter Normam De Bono joins the show to talk about post pandemic life in the core.