The London Free Press Podcast

A city of London worker has been charged after a fire at a nearby Indigenous shelter, and with winter right around the corner, the big question is where will a new shelter go? London Free Press City Hall Reporter Megan Stacey joins the show to talk options and how the city is handling the situation.

Is the pandemic basically over? London Free Press Reporter and Columnist Jane Sims joins the show to talk about latest covid numbers and ease of restrictions.

From two vacant council seats to one. London Free Press City Hall Reporter Megan Stacey joins the show to talk about inconsistencies when filing seats.

London Mayor Ed Holder has filed a complaint against Ward 1 Councillor Michael Van Holst after he spoke at an anti-vaccine rally over the weekend. London Free Press Reporter Megan Stacey joins the show to talk about what consequences Van Holst could be facing.

In a shocking committee meeting, Councilor Phil Squire has announced he's resigning from his Ward 6 post. London Free Press City Hall Reporter Megan Stacey joins the show to talk about what options the city has to fill 2 vacant council seats.

The OHL season is about to start, but what can we expect from the London Knights? London Free Press Reporter Ryan Pyette joins the show to talk about the upcoming season.

The London Majors are looking to snap a 46 year drought. London Free Press sports reporter Ryan Pyette joins the show to talk about the team, their season and what got them to the finals.

The biggest party weekend of the year for Western Students is upon us...but officials are warning they'll be cracking down on big parties and individuals not following proper Covid protocol. London Free Press Reporter Jane Sims joins the show to talk about what we can expect from the weekend.

The start of the school year has been grim for students at Western University. London Free Press Reporter Calvi Leon joins the show to talk about rowdy parties, the death of a student and a student walk out.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced vaccine passports. London Free Press Health Reporter Jennifer Bieman joins the show to talk about what it means, and what some private organizations are making vaccines mandatory.

Covid numbers are on the rise again, but do the vaccinated need to be worried? London Free Press Reporter Jennifer Bieman joins the show to talk about what it all means.

Another death of an inmate at the Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre has the family speaking out. London Free Press Crime Reporter Dale Carruthers joins the show to talk about what happens now that the SIU has cleared police of any wrongdoings.

The fourth wave of the pandemic is upon us. London Free Press Reporter Jennifer Bieman joins the show to talk about slowing vaccination rates in London-Middlesex.

As life starts to return to normal, some business are making vaccines mandatory for their staff and calling them back to the office...but is this allowed? London Free Press Reporter Norman De Bono joins the show to talk about what some local law firms are doing.

As life starts to return back to normal, the Middlesex-London Health unit has declared a fourth wave of the pandemic. This time it's only affecting a certain group of people though. London Free Press Reporter Jennifer Bieman joins the show to talk about life for people who are fully vaccinated vs. those who aren't.

Over half a million Covid vaccines have been administered in London-Middlesex to date. London Free Press Health Reporter Jennifer Bieman joins the show to talk about shots in arms, and other encouraging numbers.

We heard some promising news this week about the OHL's return to play plan. London Free Press Reporter Ryan Pyette joins the show to talk about what the season will look like for players and fans.

The housing market in London and surrounding area has been spiking for months. But now we're seeing rental prices start to boom as well. London Free Press Reporter Jonathan Juha joins the show to talk about the struggles some renters are facing.

As London continues to heal from the attack on a Muslim family, many are wondering 'what now?' for the accused. London Free Press Court Reporter Jane Sims joins the show to talk about the justice system and what's next for Nathaniel Veltman.

As Londoners continue to mourn the horrific attack on a Muslim family, we're learning more about how deeply rooted into the community that family was. London Free Press Reporter joins the show to talk the people who looked after others both physically and spiritually.

With the Province announcing a sped up second shot of the Covid-19 vaccine, London-Middlesex is still short on doses. London Free Press Reporter Jennifer Bieman joins the show to give us the latest.

The OHL Season may have been cancelled, but that hasn't stopped some players from getting together to launch their own tournament to showcase their skills to NHL scouts. London Free Press Reporter Ryan Pyette joins the show to talk about the tournament happening in Erie, PA.

Two young men, who lived, and died, on London's streets are being remembered by their mother's and members of the community. City politicians are also speaking out about their deaths and the drug crisis happening in the city. London Free Press Reporter Megan Stacey joins the show to talk about the impact these young men had and how their deaths may spark some change.

Ontario will no longer be administering the Astrazeneca vaccine, but what does that mean for the 27,000 people in Middlesex-London who already had their first dose? London Free Press Reporter Jane Sims joins the show to talk about her worries about the next step.

With the real estate market prices still going sky-high, will we see it come down? London Free Press Reporter Jonathan Juha joins the show to talk about another record breaking month.