The Morning Show with Devon Peacock

On today’s edition of The Morning Show Podcast, Mayor Josh Morgan joins us to discuss the rising cost of replacing steam heating systems at city-owned buildings and concerns raised in a new report examining the relationship between city hall and the London Transit Commission. Ward 1 Councillor Hadleigh McAlister talks about London’s growing supportive housing needs and the future of the old Bob Hayward YMCA redevelopment project. Western University associate professor Carrie Anne Marshall explains what could happen as the deadline for provincial funding of supervised drug consumption sites, including Carepoint in London, approaches. We also look at a new poll suggesting more Canadians believe the country is heading in the right direction, the confirmation of a second tornado following last week’s major storm in the London region, and 980 CFPL’s bicentennial celebrations including the launch of a contest to determine London’s most outstanding person.

Today on The Morning Show Podcast, we begin with a discussion about the growing cost of replacing aging steam heat systems at major city-owned buildings in London and what it means for taxpayers and future city projects. We then look at concerns surrounding the federal government’s proposed lawful access legislation and warnings about how Canadians’ metadata could be retained and accessed by law enforcement. London-based tech analyst Carmi Levy joins the show to talk about a cheating controversy that has rocked Western University and the broader challenge institutions face adapting to AI and online security concerns. We also discuss Premier Danielle Smith’s plan to hold a vote in Alberta on whether to begin the process toward a future separation referendum. CUPE 7575 President Rebecca Avery joins us to talk about a rally planned in London over concerns tied to violence in schools and chronic understaffing. We wrap up with Scott Fortnum from the Children’s Health Foundation discussing a new partnership with VIA Rail that will provide free travel for patients and families, along with the inspiring story of Guinness World Record holder Sarah Marshall.