The Morning Show with Devon Peacock

Host Devon Peacock gives you the top stories of the day and looks back at significant moments that happened on this day in history. 

The union representing some 16-hundred flight crew at WestJet and subsidiary Swoop has issued a 72-hour strike notice, warning the airline could be shut down right before the May long weekend. Kelly Balderston, Vacation Travel Specialist from Robert Q, joins Devon to discuss.

Roger Caranci and Mariam Hamou join The Morning Panel to discuss the four upcoming federal byelections and renovictions in Ontario.

Host Devon Peacock gives you the top stories of the day and look back at significant moments that happened on this day in history.

Researchers at Western University have developed a product using hemp they believe could be an alternative to plastic. Elizabeth Gillies, Western University chemistry professor, joins Devon to discuss.

The Webster Street situation and illegal magic mushrooms are on the agenda for Mayor Josh Morgan's weekly chat with Devon.

A 9-year-old London boy who suffers from a rare disease has written a children's book to help kids who are in the same situation. The book came out February 28th and has been a top seller on Amazon. Daniel Kinchlea will hold a book signing on Saturday. Daniel and his mother Chris join Devon to discuss.

The London Fire Department will mark its 150th anniversary today. Richard Hayes, Acting Chief of the London Fire Department, joins Devon to discuss.

The Federation of Ontario Law Associations is speaking out over the declining number of lawyers working in rural and remote areas of the province. Douglas Judson, Chair of the Federation of Ontario Law Associations, joins Devon to discuss.

The US surgeon-general says loneliness is the new silent killer, and as deadly as smoking. Dr. Marcia Sirota, author, speaker, coach and psychiatrist, joins Devon to discuss.

This week is nursing week in Ontario. What can we do to attract and retain nurses in the province? Dianne Martin, CEO of the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario, joins Devon to discuss.

Saunders Secondary School will celebrate its 50th anniversary this weekend. Kris Arnold, a Saunders Secondary alum, joins Devon to discuss.

Does London have enough shovel-ready land to attract new business to the city and what, if anything does the end of the global emergency for COVID-19 mean for London? Mayor Josh Morgan joins Devon for his weekly interview.

Day Care Operators in Ontario are warning a bill to make $10/day childcare funding permanent could cause many centres to close. Andrea Hannen, Executive Director of the Association of Day Care Operators of Ontario, joins Devon to discuss.

Susan Toth and Mojdeh Cox join The Morning Panel to discuss London's new police chief and food waste in London.

The London Police Services Board has hired Thai Truong to be London's new police chief. Thai Truong joins Devon to discuss.

A new app launches in London tomorrow aimed at cutting food waste while also saving money on groceries. Sam Kashani, Country Director at Too Good To Go Canada, joins Devon to discuss.

The No Mow May movement is starting to gain traction across Canada, but is it a good idea? Dr. Sara Stricker, communications and outreach coordinator at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute, joins Devon to discuss.

The deadline to file your taxes is only days away. What should you do if you haven't filed yet? What sort of penalties and fines could you be facing? Gerry Vittoratos, National Tax Specialist with UFile, joins Devon to discuss.

There's a growing trend of Canadians representing themselves in court. How problematic is this? Nick Cake, prosecutor turned defence lawyer at Cake Criminal Defence, joins Devon to discuss.

Dr. Rose Zacharias, the President of the Ontario Medical Association, will be in London today to talk to political and physician leaders to talk about the urgent need to fix the cracks in the healthcare system. Dr. Zacharias joins Devon to discuss.

A new survey from the London District Catholic School Board has found two in five parents say they are confused trying to help their kids with their homework. Bill Tucker, former director of education for the Thames Valley District School Board, joins Devon to discuss.

A researcher says increased time online during the pandemic may have made young Canadians mean. Kaitlynn Mendes is warning that declining empathy which emerged during isolation is now fostering increased cruelty during in-person interactions, including at school. Kaitlynn Mendes joins Devon to discuss.

Roger Caranci and Murray Faulkner join The Morning Panel to discuss the ongoing federal public servants strike and air passenger rights.

New research shows nearly 2,000 nurses from Ontario regularly commute to Michigan for work. Colin Craig, President of SecondStreet, joins Devon to discuss.