The Morning Show with Devon Peacock

Last week, several hospitals in the province warned patient surges were creating even longer wait times at emergency departments. The warning came as the Canadian Medical Association said a lack of access to primary care was a major factor in the ER crisis unfolding in Ontario and across the country. What would the Ontario Medical Association like to see happen to improve health-care in the provin...

Have you been keeping your receipts? Do you wait to do your taxes at the last minute? Gerry Vittoratos, National Tax Specialist with UFile, joins the show to talk tax tips.

London's new green bin program starts today, how big of a change is this? Why does the deputy mayor and budget chair deserve a raise? Mayor Josh Morgan joins The Morning Show to discuss.

London lost a radio icon this week with the news Dick Williams had passed away at the age of 83. What sort of legacy does he leave behind? Bill Brady, a legendary broadcaster in his own right, joins the show to reflect.

It isn't easy running a small independent cinema in Canada, especially on the heels of a global pandemic and a Hollywood strike. What's the future look like for the Hyland Cinema in London?

What power does London city hall to fight renovictions and what does the mayor hope to hear from Londoners on the budget? Both issues are on the agenda when the mayor joins The Morning Show for his weekly interview.

How much power does London city hall have to fight renovictions? A motion from Ward 3 Councillor Peter Cuddy, Mayor Josh Morgan and Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis aims to shed some light on the issue.

Your cellphone bill is about to get more expensive. Are we getting hosed? Carmi Levy, London-based tech analyst, joins The Morning Show to discuss telecom prices in Canada.

According to MADD Canada, impaired drivers kill an average of 4 people and injure 175 people in Canada every 24 hours, each day, every day of the week. On average 1,500 Canadians are killed every year and almost 64,000 are injured due to impaired driving. Shane Roberts from the London Chapter of MADD Canada joins the show to talk about staying safe over the holidays.

London’s annual New Year’s Eve in the Park will return at the end of the year. New Year’s Eve in the Park runs from 7pm to midnight at Victoria Park and will feature two firework displays, live music and entertainment, and outdoor skating. What does it take to put it all together? Mario Circelli takes us behind the scenes.

London’s busiest year of construction is wrapping up, with some projects still underway over the winter months. Most projects have been completed or will soon wrap up for the season, while some areas of the city will continue to experience traffic restrictions due to construction over the winter months.

The Thames Valley District School Board will launch a pilot project in 2024 that would allow adults who are two years or less from completing their secondary school diplomas to continue their education while working for the board as temporary custodians. How will it work? Barry Kingsley, manager of operations and facility services for the TVDSB, joins the show to explain.

London politicians voted 9-6 this week to reprimand Ward 4 Councillor Susan Stevenson after a report from the city's integrity commissioner determined posts made on social media by the councillor breached the code of conduct for a failure to treat the members of the public appropriately. Stevenson has criticized the integrity commissioner, saying they did not follow proper procedure and has vowed...

The federal government has a plan to eventually phase out the sale of gas-powered vehicles in Canada, but do we have the infrastructure to support our electric vehicle dreams? It will require thousands of public and private charging stations. Brian Kingston, president and CEO of Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association, joins The Morning Show to discuss.

Anxious about the holidays? This time of year can bring a mixture of emotions, both positive and negative. Dr. Marcia Sirota, author, speaker, coach and psychiatrist, joins The Morning Show to discuss navigating the Christmas and New Year season.

A new study has found the use of fire resistant materials and introduction of buffer zones could drastically reduce the wildfire risk to Canadian communities. The study by the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo estimates that for every dollar spent on fire-resistant construction choices, communities in high risk wildfire areas could save $34.

A year after London city council enacted a bylaw targeting graphic anti-abortion flyers to homes in the city, local politicians are looking to beef up the bylaw. The update would regulate graphic anti-abortion signs sometimes seen on city streets, however critics charge it could lead to a charter challenge.

Carmi Levy joins Devon to break down last week's "cyber incident" at the London Public Library. If it looks like a cyber-attack, sounds like a cyber-attack and appears to be a cyber-attack, isn't it a cyber-attack? Carmi also discusses whether its ever a good idea to pay the ransom when you're the victim of a ransomware attack.

Mayor Josh Morgan joins Devon Peacock for his weekly interview on The Morning Show to talk about the biggest challenge he's faced in 2023 and what he anticipates as the biggest challenge for 2024. Not surprisingly, homelessness and housing figure prominently on the mind of the mayor.

Wayne Dunn, chair of the Business Cares Food Drive, joins Devon Peacock to discuss.

Kirby Oudekerk, London's division manager of wastewater treatment operations, joins Devon Peacock to discuss.

Dr. Alex Summers, medical officer of health for the Middlesex-London Health Unit, joins Devon Peacock to discuss.

Gary Boyle, astronomy educator, guest speaker, monthly columnist for the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, joins Devon Peacock to discuss.

Megan Walker, vice-chair of the London Police Services Board and former executive director of the London Abused Women's Centre, joins Devon Peacock to discuss. 

Ohtani Watch has ended, and it didn't go Toronto's way. Shohei Ohtani signed a mind boggling 10-year, $700 million contract with the LA Dodgers on Saturday.