The Pulse with Devon Peacock

This week on The Pulse we talk to Ward 1 Councillor Hadleigh McAlister about homelessness and the unequal response seen so far in London, service depots for homeless encampments sparked a lengthy debate at city hall on Tuesday. Then we'll be joined by political insider Nathan Caranci and community leader Jeremy McCall for the panel, with the budget, homelessness and traffic congestion on the agend...

This week on The Pulse we review city council's decision to pass restrictions for new resting spaces with some reaction from Sarah Campbell, executive director from Ark Aid Street Mission and Kevin Morrison, general manager of the Old East Village BIA.  Then former London city councillor John Fyfe-Millar and political consultant Nathan Caranci join us for the panel where we'll talk about London's...

This week on The Pulse, we spotlight the Shine the Light on Woman Abuse campaign, discussing its importance in raising awareness for women’s safety. Jennifer Dunn, executive director of the London Abused Women's Centre, will join us.  Cheryl Miller and Roger Caranci are on the panel this week to dive into critical city issues, from the budget to the ongoing challenges of homelessness and encampmen...

We start the show today talking about home ownership. Will the federal government's new mortgage rules be a positive for Londoners who want to own a home? Is it time for us to rethink home ownership? Diana Mok is a professor of real estate in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph and has some thoughts on that. Roger Caranci and Jeremy McCall stop by for th...

It's a pretty common sight to see people playing cricket in London these days. A lot of people in fact. It wasn't always that way, so what has changed? Cricket has experienced an incredible growth in the Forest City and now boasts two leagues featuring hundreds of players. On this week's episode we talk to Subhash Sharma from Big Bash League about how the sport has grown over the past 20 years. If...

The arrival of Labour Day means three things. Summer is (un)officially over, the kids are back in school, and the Western Fair is right around the corner. What's involved in organizing the Western Fair, and what's new this year? Reg Ash, CEO of the Western Fair Association, is this week's guest on The Pulse. If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca

London Police Chief Thai Truong has an ambitious, an expensive, plan to modernize the police force but what does that mean, exactly. Months after a $672 million budget was approved by police, where do things stand and what's the timeline for modernization? Police response times have been getting longer and longer in recent years, but it appears that, like many other aspects of policing in London,...

What's the secret to putting on a successful music festival? Since it debuted 20 years ago, Rock the Park has been a hit with music fans in the Forest City. How did it come to be and what's the origin of the name? Brad Jones joins The Pulse to share the origins of the festival and his hope it can run for another 20 years. If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca

Veganism and vegetarianism is widely accepted today, but that hasn't always been the case. It was viewed a little differently when Oddburger (then named Globally Local) first began in London. Oddburger currently boasts 14 locations with plans to open eight more plus expansion outside of Canada as well. What's the secret to their success? If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devo...

Teachers at the elementary and secondary school level are reporting alarming levels of violence in schools. It's not a new issue, but teachers say it has gotten worse since the pandemic. What is happening and what should be done? If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca

June 6th, 2021 will forever be one of the darkest days in London history. Four members of the Afzaal family were killed after they were deliberately struck by a vehicle in the city's west end. Are we doing enough to address Islamophobia and all forms of hatred? What impact has the Israel-Hamas War had on those efforts? What is the status of the Our London Family Act at Queen's Park? Abd Alfatah Tw...

A new leader has taken over at the London Health Sciences Centre. After 17 years at the Windsor Regional Hospital, David Musyj started his new role as the interim president and CEO last week. But is he the right man for the job? The list of ailments at the LHSC is long. Growing debt, high turnover in the executive ranks and low morale among staff. Should a supervisor have been appointed instead of...

What's a city councillor worth? London city politicians are asking that question (again) with a council pay up for review only two years after the last assessment. Council compensation is a popular topic at city hall with the discussion often framed in full-time and part-time terms, but is it different this time? City councillors think so. Today we talk to a former member of council and a current...

What would it take for Canadians to embrace renting in a more substantive way? Everyone agrees we have a housing crisis but do we talk about renting enough as part of the conversation? How affordable is it to rent in this country? Is there a stigma associated with renting? The Pulse talks to three guests on today's episode. Journalist Brad Badelt (01:23), Carolyn Whitzman, housing policy consultan...

Should we treat cellphones like cigarettes? Ontario plans to ban cellphones and block social media networks in schools this fall. Cellphone bans in schools can be found around the world but blocking social media networks is new. What impact is technology having on kids? How addictive are our phones and the content on our screens? How helpful are parents when it comes to a cellphone ban? We cover i...

The Pulse with Devon Peacock is back! We started as a midday talk show 13 years ago on 980 CFPL and now we're back in podcast form. Cyber attacks were rare when The Pulse began but have become much more commonplace in 2024. How confident are you in your ability to protect your data? What should you do if you've been hacked? What is a reasonable expectation for security online? We cover it all with...

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