Ontario Morning from CBC Radio

Jesse Hirsh told us about some apps to help if you lose your phone. We talked to David Lesueur in Brockville about restoring the oldest railway tunnel in Canada. We heard the latest on the NHL lockout talks from Gord Stellick at Hockey Night in Canada Radio. A device invented at Queen's can disinfect hospital rooms. We heard from Dr Dick Zoutman. As Sarnia's Chris Hadfield prepares to head to the international space station, Kevin Shortt talked about Canada's wavering committment to a space program. David Frum shared his thoughts on gun control in the U-S. Journalism professor Lee Wilkins talked about some of the shortcomings of the reporting on the killings in Newtown. Local food activist Lynn Ogryzlo shared some ideas for holiday giving.

We spoke to Nathalie Des Rosiers, of the Civil Liberties Union about a requirement that border guards wear name tags. Jack Roe had this week's Peterborough Report. Bob Hart of the Grey Bruce Health Unit told us why they're campaigning to have owners have their pets vaccinated for rabies. Tomorrow, Egyptians vote on a new constitution. Bessma Momani at the University of Waterloo had analysis of the issues involved. Rose Murray talked about her new book, 'Canada's Favourite Recipes'. PC MPP Monte McNaughton explained why his party wants to bring so-called 'right to work' legislation to Ontario.

We heard an update on a visually impaired woman's fight over to have auditory traffic signals in Huntsville. The new movie version of The Hobbit is making some people sick. Our resident doctor Peter Lin told us why. Ottawa plans to tighten the rules for refugees. We heard from immigration lawyer Warren Creates. Dr Doug Cider had details on recent flu outbreaks. A local couple saves an arts centre in Sarnia. We spoke with Bryan Trothen at Lawrence House. JC Kenny had this week's Kingston Report. Donna Clarke of Peterborough told us about some of the criticism brought on by a nude calendar created to raise money for a non-profit group. CAW economist Jim Stamford talked about 'right to work' legislation being passed in Michigan and new reporting standards for unions set by the federal government here in Canada. And Queen's students Rachel Albi and Erica Gagne us told about their Compliments page on Facebook.

The hazards posed by solar panels. We talked to Fire Chief Marty Bedard in Seaforth. What did Canadians search for on Google? Aaron Brindle had details of this year's Google Zeitgeist. London city council votes on a motion on mayor Joe Fontana. Councillors Joni Baechler and Joe Swan joined us. The Mayan doomsday prediction. Western prof Pauline Barmby debunked the myth. It's Free Shipping Day. We spoke with retail analyst Doug Stephens. And the London Rocket will fly again. Brett Heron told us about the discount bus service.

Welcome to our podcast this Tuesday Dec 11th, 2012. Transforming lives in Nepal. We talked to Mary McWhirter in Bath. Back from China. Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman told us about his trade trip. Kill Bill. Students walk out to protest Bill 115. We spoke with Lucas Goodenough at South Secondary in London. Holiday humour. Mark Critch from 22 minutes joined us with more. The huge price tag for fighter jets. Chris Hall had details in our Ottawa Report. And the eyes have it. We heard about Eagle Eyes and how the device will help a boy with cerebral palsy. Lynne Creighton and Linda Marak in Kincardine shared the story.

Our tech guy Jesse Hirsch told us about StickNFind - tiny bluetooth transmitters you can attach to things that tend to go missing. Picton artist Mile Murtanovski told us about his 100 portrait project as he enters the final day. Coyotes have come to Belleville. Ron Pierce told us how he helps to get rid of them. Merlin Leis, representing elementary teachers in the Stratford area, explained the reason for today's strike. We heard how a greenhouse is really going green by using heat and carbon dioxide from a neighbouring ethanol plant. Renye Rice brought in toys that were kid-tested and parent-approved. We talked about the shortage of skilled labour with Sarah Watts-Rynard of the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum

Jack Roe had this week's Peterborough Report. Stratford mother Anna Michener and then Annie Kidder of People For Education offered their reaction to the news that local one day strikes at certain school boards will begin. Zac Weel of Stayner talked about spending a week's paycheque on toys for kids in need. Former diplomat, Charles Burton, talks about the prospects for the sale of the Calgary oil company Nexen to Chinese interests. And New York Times tech columnist David Pogue talks about talblets.

Could the NHL and its players be closer to an agreement? We heard from Gord Stellick of Hockey Night in Canada radio. Kingston councillor Bill Glover told us more his motion to pay city workers a 'living wage'. JC Kenny had this week's Kingston Report. PC leader Tim Hudak shared some of his ideas for overhauling Ontario's public sector in an effort to rein in spending. London native, heptathlete Jessica Zelinka, explained the rigorous standards that she has to maintain in order to satify anti-doping testers. Our resident doctor Peter Lin had some advice about how college and university students can cope with exam-time stress.

Dr Kumanan Wilson told us about a new app for smart phones that will help you keep track of your vaccinations. Ali Dizboni of the Royal Military College in Kingston talked about the fear that chemical weapons may be deployed in the Syrian conflict. Jennifer Forman joined us from Collingwood to recall her friend Susan Wells who was found dead in Tanzania. Maureen Piercy, president of Loyalist College in Belleville, talked about her career in light of being honoured as one the country's most powerful women. Gary Genosko shared his point of view on yet another call to privatize the LCBO and alcohol sales. A palliative care nrurse in Sarnia told us about her efforts to preserve a willow tree to fulfil the dying wish of one of her patients.

Picton artist Mile Murtanovski told us how he's going to raise money for a community project by doing100 portraits in 100 hours. Hallie Cotnam followed a chimney sweep on a call to a local home. Springwater Provincial Park is slated to close. We talked to Ian Taylor in Barrie about his group's efforts to keep it open. Reporter Rachel Shabi described the coverage of the announcement of another British royal baby. Rebecca Shams in Brockville told us about efforts to make dental care more accessible. The CBC's Laura Payton had this week's Ottawa Report. And the VP of the OHL, Ted Baker explained how new rules are reducing fighting.

Will the new Wii U help stem the decline in video game sales? Our tech columnist Jesse Hirsh had more. Neil Sandell told us about his year-long investigation into the problem of unemployment of young people. Canadian nursing grads will now write an American exam. We spoke with Catherine Tompkins at McMaster. Therapist Sara Dimerman told us how to cope with kids who may be expecting too much in terms of gifts come the holiday. We talked to Shakespeare egg farmer Gary West, who's become a local celebrity since he and his family have been featured on billboards. Eric Windeler, whose son ended his life by suicide, told us about the The Jack Project and other efforts at Queen's University to raise awareness of the problem. We spoke with two former Ford workers, Denise Knutson and Randy Bilton who lost their jobs when the St. Thomas plant closed. They're now working in Oakville.

We heard why convenience stores are again calling for a crackdown on contraband cigarettes. How much exercise is just right for healthy joints? Our resident doctor Peter Lin had recommendations. The president of Trent University Steven Franklin shared some ideas about what the school might do with its endowment lands. Troy Patterson of the Kincardine News told us about the appearance of posters by some local vigilantes hoping to expose people they suspect of dealing meth. JC Kenny had this week's Kingston Report. Union president Sam Hammond explained why elementary teachers are threatening to strike as contract negotiations stall. The Senate may set precedent and not approve a bill forwarded by the House of Commons. Patrick Boyer offered analysis and opinion. Grade 12 student Danielle Brush explained why she's and other classmates are giving up social media for the day.

Brent Collett told us about Brockville synthetic ice rink. How will Marc Garneau affect the Liberal leadership race? Lawrence Martin of the Globe and Mail shared his view. Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr Bryna Warshawsky explained how the flu has already turned up in London. Paramedic and crime writer Perry Prete told us about his novel 'All Good Things'. Peterborough teen Andrea Crowley and her doctor Blake Papsin described the innovative surgery she received to restore her hearing. El Sistema is a unique music instruction course being offered at Aeolian Hall in London. Clark Bryan told us more. Prince Edward County is now famous for more than wine. Sophia Pantazi told us about her craft distillery, 66 Gilead. Kids probably aren't getting all that much exercise from interactive video games. Phd student Allana Leblanc shared her findings.

You'll see lots of Red Scarves tied along major routes in London and Stratford. Darlene Pratt told us about this project for AIDs Awareness. Should we stop tipping at restaurants? Bruce McAdams at the University of Guelph explains why he'd like to see an end to the custom. Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has been ordered out of office. Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley shared his reaction. We spoke with Mary McHenry at Lambton College about her and her students' campaign to provide pajamas and toys for kids who have to take emergency shelter. The Ontario Health Study wants your blood. We heard from Dr Lyle Palmer about this latest phase of the mammoth project. Louise Elliot had this week's Ottawa Report. And we leaned more about the hazards of mixing of grapefruit and certain drugs David Bailey in London.

Our tech columnist Jesse Hirsh told us how a new program called Ribbon can streamline online shopping. Does extreme weather change our perception of climate change? We heard more from Matt Hoffman Did Queen's go too far dealing with complaints against a history professor? We talked to Paul Young of the Queen's Faculty Association. Geoff Crane explained why he's offering up to $25,000 to whoever helps him get a job. The CBC's Hallie Cotnam told us about the flap over keeping pigeons in Cornwall. Defibrillators can save lives but can also cause unncessary pain. We spoke with cardiologist Lorne Gula about how to decide when to deactivate the devices. Canada Cares is a new organization dedicated to recognizing the efforts of caregivers. Caroline Tapp-McDougall told us about it.