The London Free Press Podcast

With the Provincial election one week away, it's the final push for all of the candidates. London Free Press Reporter Jennifer Bieman joins the show to talk about our 10-riding region and if we might see any big upsets.

City officials remain tight lipped after a fire ripped through a rental house on Hillcrest Ave. London Free Press City Hall Reporter Megan Stacey joins the show to discuss her exclusive after the Free Press obtained documents from their freedom-of-information request.

London City Council made a controversial decision surround a land swap this week. London Free Press City Hall Reporter Megan Stacey joins the show to talk about the unprecedented decision.

Amazon will be looking to fill 2,000 jobs by the end of the year when their new sorting facility opens in Southwold. London Free Press Reporter Norman De Bono joins the show to discuss some issues Amazon and future staff are already facing.

OHL playoffs are about to kick off - so how will the London Knights do? London Free Press Sports Reporter Ryan Pyette joins the show to talk about the Knights/Rangers match up, and who he thinks will win it all.

With the 6th wave surging on, there have been some demands for the re-implementation of the mask mandate - but will it happen?. London Free Press Health Reporter Jennifer Bieman joins the show to talk about staff shortages, current cases and mask mandates.

The Government has given GM $500M in funding that go towards their Oshawa plant, and will see the Cami plant produce only electric vehicles. London Free Press Reporter Norman De Bono joins the show to talk about the economic boost.

30 year old Lynda Marques was gunned down in her driveway in September of 2021. No arrests have been made in the case. London Free Press Crime Reporter Dale Carruthers joins the show to talk about new details released this week by police : .

Masks mandates no more. The province has announced that as of March 21st there will no longer be a mask mandate in use for most services in the Province. London Free Press Reporter and Columnist Jane Sims joins the show to discuss what we may encounter.

The London Knights have been in a very rare rough patch - so where do they go from here? London Free Press Sports Reporter Ryan Pyette joins the show to talk about goaltender Brett Brochu and a possible return to play as well as other struggles the team is facing.

When it comes to affordable housing - who's responsible for making it happen? London Free Press City Hall Reporter Megan Stacey joins the show to discuss a homeless shelter's challenge of city council's approval of a 24-storey Old East Village apartment tower to a provincial tribunal.

A judge heard closing arguments in a Human Rights lawsuit involving migrant workers earlier this week. London Free Press Reporter Jonathan Juha joins the show to discuss the lawsuit, and why this case is so fascinating.

In a new study, many Londoners are saying they feel more productive working from home...but their bosses don't agree. London Free Press Reporter Jonathan Juha joins the show to talk about the study, as well as why finding good employees has become a challenge for many employers.

It's been an interesting week as protests continued along the 402, in Windsor and in Ottawa. London Free Press Digital Editor Pat Maloney joins the show to talk about the protests and the Federal Emergency Act.

With tensions rising around the Freedom Convoy and some provinces lifting mandates and restrictions, London Free Press Reporter Jane Sims joins the show to talk about what the future may hold for Ontario.

Winter poses new and different challenges for the homeless population in the City. London Free Press City Hall Reporter Megan Stacey joins the show to talk about funding, and councils challenge to find more money to cover rising costs.

The Province will start their reopening plan once again, on January 31...but will this finally be the end? London Free Press Health Reporter Jennifer Bieman joins the show to talk latest numbers, Omicrons spike and what the future may hold.

The numbers are in...and once affordable London is seeing house and rental prices skyrocket. London Free Press Reporter Jonathan Juha joins the show to talk numbers and supply vs. demand.

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to surge, the OHL is trying to make sure they can ride out the season. London Free Press Sports Reporter Ryan Pyette joins the show to talk about the struggles OHL teams are facing.

With hospitals busy dealing with the Omicron variant, the province has re-entered a step two shutdown. But how long will it really last? London Free Press Health Reporter Jennifer Bieman joins the show to discuss.

City Council has finalized their plan for the 2022 budget. London Free Press Reporter Megan Stacey joins the show to talk about the tax increase and other upcoming changes that were approved.

Premier Doug Ford made an announcement Wednesday afternoon opening up booster shots to adults 18+. London Free Press Reporter and columnist Jane Sims joins the show to talk about new restrictions, RATs and booster shots.

The man accused after a parking lot argument at the South London Costco has shared his side of the story. London Free Press Crime Reporter Dale Carruthers joins the show to talk about his interview with accused, and what happens next in the case.

The Western Mustangs are off to their 15th Vanier Cup. London Free Press Sports Reporter Ryan Pyette joins the show to talk about the game and the future of University football.

Parents of kids aged 5-11 have begun booking vaccine appointments. London Free Press Reporter Jane Sims joins the show to talk about doses and a huge milestone in Middlesex-London for vaccines.