The Morning Show with Devon Peacock

In September, city officials will select the sites for the initial three to five hubs. The intention is to inaugurate the first hubs by December, with approximately 15 hubs operational by the project's completion. The hubs will include access to care, transitional and respite beds, health and wellness services and more.

Over 26 local non-profits will receive almost $2 million in federal grants from the United Way Elgin Middlesex. These grants, totaling $1.9 million, are part of the federal government's $400 million investment in the Community Services Relief Fund. The funds will aid charities in London, Middlesex, and Elgin counties, enabling them to initiate new programs that assist their communities during the pandemic recovery.

As the country continues to face a unique set of circumstances this summer, Canadian Blood Services is urging everyone who can, to donate blood or plasma to help boost supplies. Elaine Keller, community development manager Canadian Blood Services in London, joins Devon to discuss. 

Kelly Ziegner, President and CEO of United Way Elgin Middlesex, joins Devon Peacock to discuss. 

Dr. Sam Hanna, a dermatologist and President of the Toronto Dermatological Society, joins Devon Peacock to discuss. 

In July of 2020, at 25, Cameron Harvey Machado lost his battle to mental illness. From that pain has emerged something wonderful, which is Kicks for Strength. This weekend, the fundraiser will take place to support the Cameron Harvey Machado Memorial Fund in collaboration with St. Joseph Health Care Foundation.

On June 3rd, Sarah Kempinska married Jim Kelly in St. Jacobs. However, it almost didn't happen. Two weeks before, Sarah went to the hospital for a procedure for an auto-immune disorder. There was a complication, and she wound up in a coma. There were only a few days to go when she emerged, but miraculously, she recovered in time to walk down the aisle.

Marit Stiles, official opposition leader and the Ontario NDP, joins the morning show to talk about Ontario's housing crisis. 

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It typically affects the hands, knees and hips. According to the study, the progressive condition currently affects 15 percent of the global population over 30. The study found that between 1990 and 2020, cases of osteoarthritis rose to 595 million from 256 million globally, an increase of 132 percent. In Canada, the issues went up from 1.8 million to 4.1 million over the same period, according to the study's author.

London Realtor Marcus Plowright and former Police Chief Murray Faulkner join host Devon Peacock.