We begin with Ian Sterling Leishman from the Old South Business Association, who raises concerns about the impact of Wellington Road BRT construction and what he calls a lack of consultation with local businesses. Next, our weekly panel with John Fyfe-Millar and Matt Newton-Reid previews the municipal election as nominations open, highlighting the major issues to watch and debating whether Ontario should introduce a full ban on cellphones and social media in schools. We then look at a new Canadian law that could allow millions of Americans to be considered Canadian, expanding citizenship eligibility. Finally, we wrap with a lighter but still relevant discussion on London’s online campaign to name a street sweeper and the growing debate over whether e-scooters should be banned in the city.

We begin with breaking news as Roger Caranci confirms he will return to municipal politics to challenge Hadleigh McAlister in Ward 1. From there, we recap a busy day at city hall, where councillors approved a controversial development near Westminster Ponds, secured interim funding for Ark Aid Street Mission and 519Pursuit, and backed a new gymnasium project at the Western Fair District. Next, we hear from Kate Kaikkonen about concerns over a proposed development in Stoneybrook. We then speak with Jonathan Linton about how AI is reshaping workforce trends across London and the surrounding region. After that, Betsy Reilly joins us to discuss how a literacy program tied to Dolly Parton is improving reading outcomes for kids. We wrap up with a look at ongoing uncertainty around policing and security costs for FIFA World Cup games in Vancouver.