The Morning Show with Devon Peacock

Researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute have found that patients with post-COVID-19 condition (long COVID) have unique biomarkers in their blood. The team is now working on developing a first of its kind blood test that could be used to diagnose long COVID. Dr. Douglas Fraser, the principal investigator for the study, as well as a Lawson Scientist, Critical Care Physician at LHSC, and Prof...

A book discussing the pandemic, mental health and sexuality is making waves in London, Ont. Dennis Garnhum, Grand Theatre Artistic Director and author of "Toward Beauty: Reigniting a Creative Life on the Camino de Santiago," joins Devon Peacock to discuss.

Budweiser Gardens turns 20-year-old on October 11, 2022. Brian Ohl, General Manager at Budweiser Gardens, joins Devon Peacock to discuss.

The highest-resolution digital PET/CT scan, a leading-edge diagnostic tool so advanced it has the ability to detect cancer in its earliest stages, is now at London Health Sciences Centre. Dr. Jonathan Romsa, Department of Nuclear Medicine and Stephen Nelli, Coordinator Medical Imaging, join Devon Peacock to discuss.

A new subvariant of Omicron that has been detected in Canada has infectious disease specialists concerned that it could evade current COVID-19 treatments. Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Infectious disease specialist, joins Devon Peacock to discuss.

A new dress code policy is in the works at Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB). Laura Gonzalez, trustee with the TVDSB, joins Devon Peacock to discuss.

980 CFPL turns 100 on September 30, 2022. Local historian Dan Brock joins Devon Peacock to talk about the history of 980 CFPL and some of the stories the station would have covered during London, Ont.'s history.

Emergency crews were very busy over the weekend as they handed out tickets to revellers celebrating Western's Homecoming at off-campus events and transported more than two dozen to hospital. London Police Chief Steve Williams said most people were cooperative during the day but there was some behaviour that was unacceptable like throwing beer cans and damaging property. Chief Williams joins Devon...

The London Health Sciences Centre has become the first hospital in the region to introduce a new method that reduces an aneurysm patient's hospital stay by 80 per cent, improving recovery time by 11 months. Dr. John Landau, vascular surgeon at LHSC and Thomas Baker, an aneurysm patient who recently had this new procedure, join Devon to discuss.

New research suggests safe opioid supply programs can significantly cut down on emergency department visits and hospitalizations for people at high risk for overdose. Dr. Andrea Sereda, family physician at London InterCommunity Health Centre, coalition committee member, and founder of the Safer Opioid Supply Program, joins Devon Peacock to discuss.

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II has returned to London. Ben O'Hara-Byrne, host of A Little More Conversation on 980 CFPL is in London for the queen's funeral. He joins Devon to discuss the feeling in London and around Buckingham Palace

Pillar Nonprofit Network has launched an effort to boost engagement in the upcoming municipal election. Paul Seale from Pillar and project lead joins Devon Peacock to discuss Project 51 London.

A new report indicates Ontario's nonprofit sector is still struggling in year two of the pandemic, with inflation causing new problems. In Southwestern Ontario, the report indicates "47 per cent of nonprofits identified lack of funding as main factor affecting their ability to recruit/retain staff, higher than provincial avg of 39 per cent" Paul Seale from the Pillar Nonprofit Network joins Devon...

On April 14, 2022, Health Canada approved AstraZeneca’s antibody combination, known as Evusheld, to prevent symptomatic COVID-19 infection in immunocompromised people. Infectious disease expert Dr. Isaac Bogoch joins Devon Peacock to discuss.

New research suggests as many as six million Canadians don't have a family doctor. How do we fix that? Dr. Vineet Nair, co-chair of the London Middlesex Primary Care Alliance, joins Devon Peacock to discuss.

The 14th annual Walk of Champions in support of Multiple Myeloma Research will be Sunday, September 11 at the Dorchester Fairgrounds. Lisa Bowden, Multiple Myeloma survivor, joins Devon Peacock to discuss.

School returns this week in London, Ont. Sgt. Ozzie Nethersole from the London Police Service Traffic Management Division joins Devon Peacock to talk back-to-school safety.

Kids return to the classroom this week, what should parents do if their child is a picky eater? Tanya Hill, a London, Ont. Registered Dietitian, joins Devon Peacock to discuss.

Proposed changes to local ridings by the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario could result in a big change for Londoners. Karen Vecchio, the MP for Elgin-Middlesex-London, joins Devon Peacock to discuss.

A school bus driver shortage could throw a wrench into the start of school in September. Les Cross, Regional Manager with Student Transportation of Canada, owner of Elgie Bus Lines, joins Devon Peacock to discuss.

One of the least discussed cultural disruptions of COVID-19 is the rise of the artisan economy: the global handicraft industry is expected to be worth $847 billion by 2027, and the artisan economy is the second largest employer in the developing world. Grant McCracken, bestselling author and cultural anthropologist, joins Devon to discuss.

A Port Franks man proposed recently to his girlfriend (she said yes) a year after he had a heart transplant. Tyler Montgomery, who proposed at the London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), and his fiance Keverly join Devon to chat about the experience.

Dr. Rose Zacharias, Ontario Medical Association president, joins 980 CFPL's Devon Peacock to talk about what fall could bring in regards to COVID-19 and the flu, as well as why children may be a little behind on immunizations.

Allison DeBlaire, Co-Founder of 519 Pursuit, joins guest host Mike Stubbs to talk about poverty and homelessness in London, what the organization does, how it started, and what she sees long-term when it comes to housing for those who need it.

Michelle Eaton, VP Public Affairs for the Ontario Chamber of Commerce joins guest host Mike Stubbs to talk about the provincial budget that was released yesterday, as well as some other issues like housing.