The Morning Show with Devon Peacock

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh joins 980 CFPL's Devon Peacock to talk about the carbon tax, grocery prices and a national school lunch program.

Former London Police Chief Murray Faulkner joins 980 CFPL's Devon Peacock to talk about an overhaul of Ontario's law governing policing which took effect on Monday, with its rules and regulations covering everything from oversight to discipline to more easily allowing the suspension of officers without pay.

The Ontario government tabled a budget Tuesday that forecast a ballooning deficit, investments in the home and community care sector, and support for a first-of-its-kind medical school. Mahmood Nanji, former Associate Deputy Minister at Ontario's Ministry of Finance and a Lawrence Centre Policy Fellow at Ivey School of Business at Western University, joins The Morning Show.

There could be literal and figurative fireworks at London city hall this week. Renovictions, housing and an updated fireworks bylaw all highlight the agenda for city politicians.

What impact is climate change having on the sleep patterns and movement of Ontario's wildlife? Bears have started to wake up from hibernation early in recent years, and it could be the start of a trend.

This week is National Impaired Driving Prevention Week. Is it something we can prevent? Is technology the answer?

Canada just experienced its warmest winter on record. After a record wildfire season in 2023, could our mild winter mean another bad wildfire season is in store?

How often do you go to the movies in 2024? When you go, do you go to one of the big chain theatres or an independent theatre? A new study says independent movie theatres long-term future could be in danger.

Canada and Australia are two commonwealth countries with a similar issue, a growing number of elderly residents. What can they learn from one another to prepare for the future?

Does the province need to do more to prevent the spread of the measles in the province? Grassroots group Ontario School Safety thinks so and is pushing the Ford government to do more. Kate Laing, Board Chair of Ontario School Safety, joins The Morning Show to explain. 

Every day, 11 Canadians are diagnosed with multiple myeloma. March is Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month. Is awareness on the rise? Lisa Bowden from the London and District Myeloma Support Group joins The Morning Show. 

A ban on anti-abortion posters was on the agenda at London city hall on Tuesday. In a vote of 9-6, staff was directed by council to bring forward a draft bylaw regulating the display of graphic images, along with any potential legal issues that it may bring. Staff has until the end of June to bring forward the draft bylaw to the community and protective services committee.

How familiar are you with sickle dell disease? It's a painful disorder that predominantly affects Black Canadians. The good news is, the LHSC has a unique program to help those live with the disease. Stephanie Haskett, Clinical Navigator for the Hemoglobinopathy Program at LHSC, joins The Morning Show. 

Londoners are looking at a potential 8.7% increase for the 2024 budget, could there be any last minute changes to the budget this week? Mayor Josh Morgan joins The Morning Show.

The RRSP deadline is approaching fast, do you have any last minute questions? Gerry Vittoratos from UFile has the answers and joins The Morning Show to share with listeners the info they need to know.

What's it like to be in London two years after Russia's invasion? A semi-retired London doctor can tell you. Dr. Roman Kozak recently returned to the Forest City after volunteering in Ukraine and joins The Morning Show to share his experience.

This Saturday marks the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. What are Ukrainians thinking ahead of the anniversary?

Are you using your green bin? London introduced the program last month after ten years of debate. How has it gone during the first month? Could it be expanded in the future? Jay Stanford, London's director of climate change, environment and waste management, joins The Morning Show.

Should a proposed development on a floodplain in northeast London go ahead? City council approved the plan, even though the area is prone to flooding. Despite council's approval, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority will have the final say.

A troubling new poll highlights the need for national pharmacare in Canada. A new poll by Leger done on behalf of Heart & Stroke and the Canadian Cancer Society has found nearly one-quarter of Canadians have reported splitting pills, skipping doses, or deciding not to fill or renew a prescription due to cost.

Looking for something to do over the Family Day long weekend? The Kinsmen Fanshawe Sugar Bush is open for business. As we hear on The Morning Show, the maple syrup season has started early this year thanks to the extremely mild winter.

Thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers are taking a break from the job this Valentine’s Day as part of a global protest over pay and benefits. In a report released Monday alongside the Rideshare Drivers Association of Ontario, it was estimated an Uber driver in Toronto earns $6.37 per hour after expenses, below Ontario’s minimum wage of $16.55. Exact numbers aren't known for London but they're believe...

It's not hard to see why employers may be reluctant to hire people with criminal records, but the report found those with a record do not have a higher risk of workplace misconduct and they have lower job turnover. Safiyah Husein is with the John Howard Society of Ontario and joins The Morning Show.

London is looking to capitalize on the growing TV and film industry in Ontario by encouraging residents to make their properties available for film and TV productions. Would you do it? Andrew Dodd from Film London joins The Morning Show.

London Police Chief Thai Truong issued an apology on Monday to the woman at the centre of a sexual assault case against five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team. Can trust with police be rebuilt? Jennifer Dunn, executive director of the London Abused Women's Centre, joins The Morning Show to discuss.