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The Morning Show with Devon Peacock
Listen to The Morning Show with Devon Peacock on 980 CFPL.
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The Morning Show with Devon PeacockConcern over a possible strike at the LCBO
Bars and restaurants in Ontario are bracing for the impacts of a potential LCBO strike if it goes ahead in July, with one industry group saying industrial…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockThe Thames Valley Golf Course turns 100
Normally you want to avoid going over 100 when it comes to golf, but not this time. The Thames Valley Golf Course will celebrate its 100th anniversary this…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockHumane Society London & Middlesex almost ready for new home
The construction of the Humane Society of London and Middlesex's new home has entered the home stretch. The humane society is building a new shelter on Dundas…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockAn urban heat island in London
An extended heatwave continues for London, the region and most of the province. Experts say city and suburb dwellers have it much worse than their counterparts…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockA first-of-its-kind vaccination clinic in London
If you're afraid of needles, a new clinic at children's hospital gets straight to the point. Initially founded in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, a…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockBlyth Festival's 50th season
The Blyth Festival is marking 50 years in operation with The Farm Show, a production that allowed the festival to get its start back in 1974 but never actually…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockProtecting your plants from the heat
Watering your garden at dawn and dusk is one piece of advice Will Heeman from Heeman's has for Londoners concerned about their garden during the heat wave…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockDoes London need a new city hall?
Does London need a new city hall? What, if anything, should it do with the land around city hall? The future of city hall and London's homeless encampment…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockMayor Josh Morgan on homeless encampments and supporting housing
Mayor Josh Morgan weighs in on London's updated homeless encampment strategy, where London's hubs plan stands and the effort to create more supportive housing…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockBeating the heat in London
How can Londoners beat the heat this week? The hottest week of the year is upon us with temperatures above 30 all week long. What do Londoners need to know to…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockA hidden gem in London
Two restaurants in London have been named to a prestigious list. The Mule in downtown London and Dolcetto in the west end of the city were named two of…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockIs the TVDSB looking to close schools to save money?
It's budget time at the Thames Valley District School Board. The school board started the process with an $18-million deficit, it's now down to just over $4…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockAre fewer Londoners playing youth hockey?
Do your kids play hockey? Stats indicate the numbers are on the decline. A Hockey Canada report from two years ago found there was a 22 per cent decrease over…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockCanada's (lack of) defence spending
Canada continues to fall behind the rest of its NATO alliance on defence spending. What could the ramifications be from this? David Perry, President of the…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockMore changes for the cannabis industry
It's been almost six years since Canada legalized cannabis. Health Canada recently announced it was making some regulatory changes, what's changing and what do…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockThe TVDSB's budget crunch
It's budget season at the Thames Valley District School Board and officials say a lack of provincial funding has put them in a deficit situation. To make up…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockLyme disease detected in the London region
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is warning the public about Lyme disease for London and Middlesex. The health unit revealed on Tuesday an adult from Middlesex…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockCould Ontario be headed for an early election?
Ontario isn't scheduled to have another election until 2026 but could that change? With his latest cabinet shuffle and MPP's rising for an early, and extended…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockDeputy Mayor Shawn Lewis on renovictions and transit villages
From renovictions to transit villages, housing will be on the agenda at London city hall in a couple of different ways this week.
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockLondon's proposed renoviction bylaw
Renovictions have been a hot topic at London city hall in recent years and now the city is ready to crack down on them. A new bylaw will be discussed by a city…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockShould Canada standardize charging ports?
The federal government said in 2023 it was considering standardized charging points for all devices, should it go ahead with that? A new law from the European…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockThe secret to making your fresh strawberries last longer
If you're looking for something to do with the family this weekend -- or over the new few weeks -- you may want to head over to Heeman's in Thorndale…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockCan Canada Post survive?
Last month, Canada Post reported a $748-million annual loss before taxes for 2023, it's their sixth consecutive year in the red. Canada Post says back in 2006…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockLondon wins Music City of the Year
London's efforts to be recognized as a music city appear to be paying off. London won multiple awards at Canadian Music Week in Toronto. Cory Crossman…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockCutting cancer surgery wait times at the LHSC
The London Health Sciences Centre says it has reduced cancer surgery wait times by 50 per cent. The hospital says that as of this March, 90 per cent of all…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockThe rise of women's pro sports in Canada
It's a good time to be a fan of women's pro sports in Canada. What has sparked the recent rise and what is the impact? Erin Pearson, Fanshawe College professor…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockLondon's opioid problem
Opioids continue to be a major concern in London and Middlesex. Health officials say there were over 100 for the fourth year in a row. Why is the problem so…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockMayor Josh Morgan weekly interview
Supporting Our London Family ahead of the third anniversary of the June 6th attack and the London Knights loss at the Memorial Cup are on the agenda for the…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockWhat's next for Donald Trump?
Donald Trump has been found guilty of all 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments during the 2016 U.S. election campaign…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockPreparing for the Memorial Cup Final
The London Knights will find out tonight who they will face in the Memorial Cup Final in Saginaw. What are they doing to prepare? Mike Stubbs, voice of the…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockMarking the 80th anniversary of D-Day
The Holy Roller now resides in Victoria Park, but 80 years ago it was front and centre on D-Day. The 1st Hussars will mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day this…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockShould London have year round school?
Should London study the idea of year round school? We looked at it 12 years ago, maybe we should do it again. 12 months of classes and financial literacy are…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockLondon parents give back to the LHSC's Trauma Team
Lisa and Dennis Carroll are honouring their daughter's legacy by giving back to the LHSC's Trauma Team. Five years after their daughter Rachel died from a…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockWhat's the worst road in London?
London hasn't had a road on the CAA's worst roads in Ontario list for a decade, but trouble could be brewing. 3 of the top 5 roads in the western region of…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockA Londoner at the RBC Canadian Open
A London native will be teeing off this week at the RBC Canadian Open in Hamilton. Cam Kellett joins The Morning Show to talk about qualifying, going pro and…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockMayor Josh Morgan talks London Knights and homeless hubs
London's deputy mayor said last week it was unlikely the city would set up 15 homeless hubs, as once discussed. So, how many will London see? What is holding…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockThe Memorial Cup starts tonight
The Memorial Cup begins this weekend in Saginaw with the London Knights playing their first game Saturday at 4pm. This is the fifth time the Knights have…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockWill there be a railroad strike this summer?
Should we be concerned about a railroad strike this summer? Workers at CPKC and CN Rail are in a strike position at the moment and if they were to go off the…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockWhat's on tap for the Western Fair this year?
The Western Fair is confident you'll find your "Happy Place" this September at the fair. Organizers are teasing what Londoners can expect when the fair runs…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockThe new boss at the LHSC
David Musyj was named the acting president CEO of the LHSC last week and begins his new role this week. He comes to London from Windsor where he was the…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockLondon's homeless encampment strategy
London has about 2,000 people who are homeless right now and an evolving number of homeless encampments across the city. What is city hall's plan for…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockThe search for Ontario's fastest kid
After a 12-year hiatus Athletics Ontario has brought back the Ontario's Fastest Kid program. The first race will be held this weekend in London.
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockAre you boat safe?
Do you wear your life jacket when you're on a boat? This week is Safe Boating Awareness Week and the Canadian Safe Boating Council is highlighting the need to…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockSummer safety tips from the LHSC
The Victoria Day long weekend is traditionally viewed as the unofficial start of summer - and for many it is - but for the London Health Sciences Centre it can…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockWhat's wrong with Canada’s child care program?
The Ontario government has told child-care centres that it will implement a new way of funding the national 10-dollar-a-day program starting next year. The…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockWill this be the last year for the Childen's Festival?
Could this be the last year for the Children's Festival in downtown London? The organizer says it could be. Doug Hillier says the festival could end after this…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockThe legacy of Alice Munro
Alice Munro died this week at the age of 92, leaving behind an incredible legacy. Munro was born in Wingham and lived in Clinton for many years and often used…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockMitigating wildfire risk
Thousands of people in Western Canada remain displaced from their homes as wildfires threaten their communities, triggering evacuation orders and alerts. It…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockThe evolution of the role of a city councillor in London
Could a possible review on compensation for London city council lead to a decrease in the overall size of council? As city politicians consider whether or not…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockHow affordable is it to rent in London right now?
A new report says the average asking rent for a home in Canada in April was up 9.3 per cent compared with a year ago. All provinces recorded month-over-month…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockA resurgence of super lice
We're all familiar with head lice but what about super lice? Head lice are little insects that live on the scalp. They lay their eggs and once they hatch, they…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockWill 2024 be a busy year for film and TV production in London?
Londoners can expect to see film crews in the city again next week as yet another movie begins filming in the city. What's the outlook for the city look like?…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockMayor Josh Morgan on social media use by city councillors
Mayor Josh Morgan joins The Morning Show for his weekly interview to talk about the encampment on campus at Western University, a high profile resignation from…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockCleveland Brownlee on the London Majors upcoming season
The London Majors will start a new season of baseball in Toronto on Mother's Day ahead of their home opener next week. Can they win a third title in four…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockIs it time for a full-time council?
Many London city councillors work full-time hours without being considered full-time. Should that change? On Monday, a city committee will debate whether to…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockNew funding for shelter beds in London
A motion to approve $687,000 in funding for London’s Ark Aid Street Mission to extend its emergency winter shelter beds has been approved by city politicians…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockHow active are your kids?
The latest report card from ParticipAction says climate change poses an extra challenge to children and youth who need more exercise outside and less time…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockThe benefits of taking a break from social media
When was the last time you took a break from social media? A recent study from York University followed 66 female undergraduate students who gave up social…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockAre kids too anxious to go to overnight summer camp?
Are kids too anxious to go to overnight summer camp? Recovery from the pandemic has been slow for summer camps and not all are operating this summer. What is…
The Morning Show with Devon PeacockMayor Josh Morgan on the flame train and council's code of conduct
Two weeks after a freight train caught fire and travelled through the heart of London, the city is marking emergency preparedness week. When will we get…