The Morning Show with Devon Peacock

Robert Bronk, CEO of the Ontario Construction Secretariat on Apprenticeships, joins guest host Mike Stubbs to talk about all the different career opportunities in construction right now, how someone can get a job in the industry, what job might be best for you and what you need to know about apprenticeships.

Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, joins guest host Mike Stubbs to talk about the OCC's Blueprint to Bolster Ontario’s Prosperity which contains letters to each cabinet ministers to look at the next four years and focus on key policy priorities which will competitiveness, productivity, and growth in the province.

Jillian Best joins guest host Mike Stubbs to talk about wrapping up the Move For Life Relay where they covered 1,600km. The relay started on August 1st, with multiple athletes and teams taking part. From swimming to biking, rollerblading and more they were able to raise $69,500 so far - but they are still accepting donations.

Dr. Mekalai Kumananm, president-elect with Ontario College of Family Physicians joins guest host Mike Stubbs to talk about the family doctor shortage Ontario is currently facing. With more than 1.3 million Ontarians without a family doctor, and 20 per cent of family doctors considering moving practice in the next five years, Dr. Kumananm explains what the crisis is, why its happening, and what nee...

Dr. Christy MacDonald, city wide chief, division chair, emergency medicine at London Health Sciences Centre joins guest host Mike Stubbs on why there may be longer wait times in the ER right now, but she ensures that if you register and stay in the waiting room, you will be seen. 

The 14th annual Walk of Champions for Myeloma Research returns on September 11th. Craig Corman, myeloma patient and member of the London and District Myeloma Support Group, joins 980 CFPL's Devon Peacock to talk about what myeloma is, his experience as a patient and the research currently being done in the field.

Inflation has been on the rise and the cost of goods continues to increase. Ontarians are feeling the pinch, especially at the grocery store. The Too Good To Go app aims to help people save on groceries while supporting local business and tackle climate change. This week, the organization is celebrating its first year in the Toronto market. Sam Kashani, Country Manager for Too Good To Go, joins gu...

Dr. Becca Pillai Riddell, a parenting and pain expert joins guest host Mike Stubbs to talk about how you can help your child under five years old when they get the COVID-19 vaccine, and she explains her 'ABCD's' - her trick to making it an easy process. 

Pharmacies in London, Ont., are feeling the effects of a nationwide shortage of cold and cough medications, prompting concerns for an upcoming flu season that's not expected to see any of the public health measures that kept it tame over the past two years. Scott Coulter of Coulter's Pharmacy says his shop has dealt with the shortages for months. He joins The Morning Show with Devon Peacock to dis...

The latest interest rate announcement from the Bank of Canada is set for this week. Economists are predicting an increase in the key policy rate by three-quarters of a percentage point in an effort to slow down inflation. How does inflation impact mental health? Dr. Marcia Sirota is an author, speaker, coach and psychiatrist, joins Devon Peacock to discuss.

The Canada Day long weekend is upon us. 2 and a half years into the COVID-19 pandemic, are Canadians having fun? Dr. Marcia Sirota is an author, speaker, coach and psychiatrist and she joins Devon Peacock to talk about the importance of having fun in your life. 

Londoners often worry about their skin when summer rolls around, but what about their eyes? Dr. Mohammad Lawendy, an optometrist and owner of Vue Vision Centre on Hyde Park Road, joins Devon Peacock to discuss. 

In an open letter, healthcare workers in Ontario called for the province to provide all workers 10 permanent paid sick days. Dr. Vanessa Redditt, family physician and member of the Decent Work and Health Network, joins Devon Peacock to discuss.

While society seems to be getting back to some form or normalcy in summer 2022, coronavirus and its variants are still very much a part of our lives. Devon shares his thoughts on why we need to have a plan in place for autumn, and why everyone should get the COVID-19 vaccine.

A new report from the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police details how street gangs are expanding in the province beyond the big cities where they have traditionally operated. London Police Detective Inspector Chris Churney joins Devon Peacock to discuss. 

Canadians can expect to have more control over online data when the federal government moves to advance the digital charter. Lauren Reid, President of The Privacy Pro, joins Devon Peacock to discuss. 

A new survey has found 2 in 5 remote workers in Canada (41%) are concerned their employer will ask them to return to the office full-time, and nearly half said they would consider changing jobs if asked to return to the office five days per week. Wayne Berger, CEO of IWG Americas, joins Devon Peacock to discuss.

A team at Lawson Health Research Institute and St. Joseph's Health Care London, has created a new online tool called MyBrainPacer™, it is an app to help assist people living with a mild traumatic brain injury. Dr. Dalton Wolfe, Lawson Scientist and Principal Investigator on the MyBrainPacer app project, joins Devon Peaocck to discuss.

The 1st annual Drive for a Cure golf tournament in support of prostate cancer research will be held on Friday. Brad Traylen, cancer survivor and member of the organizing committee, joins Devon Peacock to discuss.     

Registration is up in house league baseball this year in London. Why? Matt Biderman, Vice President for North London Nationals Baseball, joins Devon Peacock to discuss. 

What do you say to kids about school shootings to ease their stress following the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas? Dr. Marcia Sirota is an author, speaker, coach and psychiatrist, joins Devon Peacock to discuss.   

Childcan is teaming up with Saunders Secondary School for their annual Cancer Campaign. Leah Harrington, teacher and organizer of the event, joins Devon Peacock to chat about the campaign and how you can help.

Gas rose above $2 a litre for the first time in London, Ont. over the weekend. What impact could high fuel prices have on the economy? Concordia University economist Moshe Lander joins Devon Peacock to discuss

May is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month. John Cuddie, London ambassador for MS Society, joins Devon Peacock to discuss living with MS, the challenges people with MS face, and what resources are available for those affected by the disease.

New research from Western University has found Canadians have become so comfortable getting together at a distance that digital communication has become normalized. Anabel Quan-Haase, professor in Western University's Faculty of Information and Media Studies and Department of Sociology, joins Devon Peacock to discuss.