The Morning Show with Devon Peacock

Ray John Jr, an Indigenous cultural teacher from the London District Catholic School Board, joins Devon Peacock to discuss Truth and Reconciliation. 

 Kaitlynn Mendes, Sociologist and Associate Professor at Western University joins Devon Peacock to discuss. 

Recent studies have shown that the number of young Canadians who required hospital treatment or visited emergency rooms due to self-harm or suicidal thoughts has increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. This increase was particularly high among preteen and young teen girls.

Scattering funeral ashes on waterways is allowed in London and permission from the City is not required to scatter funeral ashes in London parks or into water.

The Light the Night Walk, organized by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, will be in person this year for the first time in four years. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will sell 50/50 tickets at the London Knights game on October 6th, and the walk will be on October 21st at Victoria Park.

Canada has been a fervent supporter of Ukraine during the war, sending more than $1 billion to the country for military assistance and helping those fleeing the violence by providing a temporary haven to Ukrainians.

Health Canada says it will review a declaration by American government experts who say a crucial ingredient in over-the-counter cold and allergy medications also available in this country does not work to get rid of nasal and sinus congestion.

Saverio Stranges, MD, PhD, FAHA Professor & Chair, Department of Epidemiology joins Devon Peacock to discuss.

A fundraising committee has been set up to build the community donations to the $5 million threshold; that committee will be led by Jeff Macoun, the president and COO of Canada Life. 

Prosecutors have alleged his actions in June of 2021 amount to an act of terrorism and have argued he was motivated by white nationalist beliefs. Last week, jurors watched a video of Veltman telling a detective he hesitated before carrying out his attack but decided to get it "over with" hoping to inspire other young white men to target Muslims.

Indigo has faced several challenges this year, including the loss of its CEO, president and founder. The company has also suffered from a cyberattack and experienced the effects of inflation. These issues have raised concerns among experts regarding the company's long-term viability.

Last year's run saw a return to in-person participation for the first time since 2019, and it was one of their best fundraising years ever locally.

Yasmin Alameddin, Regional Fundraising Manager of Islamic Relief Canada, shares more details of the causes and the event. 

London is the first city in Canada to sign a deal under the four-billion-dollar national housing accelerator fund announced in the Spring 2022 Budget.

Provinces across Canada have adopted restrictions that only permit the sale of flavoured vaping liquids to specialty vape shops that children cannot enter. Jamie Seabrook, Chair of the Food and Nutritional Sciences School at Brescia University College, joins Devon Peacock. 

Meaning-Centered Men's Groups for Veterans and First-Responders are currently run by Dr. Marnin Heisel from the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry.

Devon Peacock speaks with Lyona Lunter, program coordinator for Fanshawe College's Pharmacy Technician and Community Pharmacy Assistant program, to discuss its importance.

Scott McCallum, a Londoner, has gone overseas twice to deliver supplies to those in need in Ukraine. He will soon take his third trip to Ukraine.

In iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, as well as within the watchOS 10 Mindfulness app, individuals can contemplate and document their emotional experiences. Users can select from a spectrum of emotions, ranging from "extremely enjoyable" to "very uncomfortable," and pinpoint the areas of their lives, such as Travel or Family, that significantly impact their emotional state. Additionally, they will have the op...

The Liberal Caucus will take place in London for a 3-day retreat this week.  On the list of topics, Housing and Affordability are at the top for MPs to discuss. Prime Minister Trudeau will be in attendance following the G20 Summit in India this past week. London North Centre MP Peter Fragiskatos joins Devon Peacock to discuss. 

All the proceeds from the annual walk go to the London Regional Cancer Program (LRCP) for Myeloma Research. The monies are used to fund clinical trials of new myeloma drug therapies which are vitally important for all myeloma patients. For myeloma patients who have run the course of the standard approved treatments, access to a clinical trial offers a lifeline. It also allows access to drugs that...

Katelyn Bryant, Assistant Director of Western's Mary J. Wright Child and Youth Development Clinic joins Devon Peacock to discuss. 

TVDSB Dir. Mark Fisher discusses the rapid growth of enrollment and rate of graduation for this school year.