The Morning Show with Devon Peacock

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 needs to be done to help the problem.

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 guest host Mike Stubbs to discuss how the first year went in Toronto and their plans for the future.

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 discuss.

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.