Ontario Morning from CBC Radio

CBC reporter Derek Stoffel spoke to from Istanbul, Turkey on emergency medical services being offered to vicitims of the Syrian civil war by some doctors - including one from Peterborough. Jack Roe had this week's Peterborough Report. CBC's Queen's Park reporter Mike Crawley looked at who will and will not make a bid to succeed Premier Dalton McGuinty. A member of the Canadian Paediatric Society explained why they would like to see a ban on all bodychecking in hockey for kids under the age of 13. And we heard from equestrian champion, Waylon Roberts, who talked up the upcoming competition at the Royal Winter Fair.

Arborist Todd Irvine had some advice on how to minimize damage to trees during extreme weather. The FIPA deal with China is due to be ratified. Investment law expert Gus Van Harten shared his concerns. Sarnia was the hardest hit area by the storm Sandy. Mayor Mike Bradley had an update and contractor Mike Germain told us how he was helping homeowners with repairs. Health Canada has offered assurance that current flu shots are safe. We heard more from Ian Gemmil, medical officer of health in Kingston. JC Kenny had this week's Kingston Report. Lawyer Mark Silverthorn had some advice on what to do if you are being unfairly targetted by collection agencies. Is downtown London too seedy for businesses? We heard from Janette MacDonald.

We had reaction to the effects of Hurricane Sandy on New York City from reporter Ian Williams. Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley told us about the effects of the storm in his area. Geoff Coulson from Environment Canada let us know where it's headed. London councillor Nancy Branscombe spoke about the motion she's introducing to have Mayor Joe Fontana step aside pending the outcome of the investigation into allegations that he misused government funds. Is your child sick or just faking it? Pediatrician Cathryn Tobin shared some advice. The CBC's Alison Crawford had this week's Ottawa Report. Playwright and actor Jason Rip shared some scary stories about London.

Can Microsoft regain its dominance with the release of Windows 8 and their new tablet? Our tech columnist Jesse Hirsh weighed in. Inventor Jay Shaw told us about The Buffer Box, an automated kiosk for deliveries. Warning preparedness meteorologist Peter Kimball told us what Southern Ontario can expect as Hurricane Sandy approaches the east coast. We talked about trends in Halloween costumes wiht Rose McCulloch in London. 11 year-old Elissia Mior wrote song about her experiences with bullying with the help of John MacPherson in Napanee. Dr Chris Cannon at Harvard told us how the flu shot may actually reduce the risk from heart attack and stroke. Greg Young explained how kids can play hockey for free in Port Carling.

The Upper Canada District School Board is looking for ways to integrate students smart-phones and other wireless devices into the classroom. We spoke with director Dave Thomas. Trent prof Cammie Jaquay talked about a contest for young entrepreneurs that challenges them to find new uses for the humble paper egg carton. Jack Roe has this week's Peterborough Report. The chief of the County of Frontenac Paramedic Services explained why he's used a drastic tactic to try to get local dispatchers to 'flag' hazardous destinations. Author Kathy Buckworth talked about some new apps that track kids on their phones while they're out trick-or-treating. And Steve Paiken of TV Ontario talked about 20 years as host of their flagship current affairs shows.

Are anti-gambling ads having the opposite effect? Researcher Sunghwan Yi at the University of Guelph told us more. We heard from Michelle Hurtibise about efforts to create a memorial to the homeless in London. The Auditor General says ill and injured soldiers aren't getting the help they need. We talked to veteran Alice Aiken of Queen's University. Actor Anne Marie Pap talked about playing a role she has in real life: as a mother of an autistic child. Author Bill Swan told us about his retelling of the Steven Truscott case called 'Real Justice: Fourteen and Sentenced to Death'. Carmi Levy looks at the new smaller tablet computers. And Jim Bowyer shared his experiences of operating a small farm in Odessa.

Maggie Forsberg explained why Bereaved Families of Ontario needs some help in the Kingston area. D-C-based journalist Paul Waldman had analysis of last night's presidential debate. Parliamentary expert Ned Franks discusses the kind of discretion which M-Ps have discretion over funds in light of the allegation that London mayor and former M-P Joe Fontana used government cheques to pay for his son's wedding. We heard more about this year's flu vaccine. Dr Roberto Hernandez-Alejandro had details on a breakthrough in treating liver cancer. The CBC's James Cudmore had this week's Ottawa report. And Jeffrey Simpson of the Globe and Mail talked about his new book, Chronic Condition.

Our tech columnist Jesse Hirsh comments on the matter of online vigilantism in the aftermath of Amanda Todd's death. Poltical scientist Diana Owen characterizes 'the undecided' - those voters who are said to be the key in America's elections. We marked the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis with historian Don Munton. Two London city councillors reacted to the allegations of misuse of funds levelled at Mayor Joe Fontana. We spoke with author Doug Hunter about his book Double Double: How Tim Hortons Became a Canadian Way of Life, One Cup at a Time. The principal of London South Collegiate talked about how the school is reacting to eight students having been charged with criminal harassment. What will elementary teachers do with report cards? Union president Sam Hammond had details. Bracebridge historian Ken Veitch told us about his quest to find a game card where the goalie was creditied with two goals.

Newspapers and magazines - including the Globe and Mail- are charging for online content. We talk about the trend with Bob Akinson of Kings College in Nova Scotia. Jack Roe has this week's Peterborough Report. From addict to scholar. We hear from a leader and an ally in Lambton County's Circles program. The chair of the Bluewater District School says it's time for the public and separate boards to combine resources. Karin Wells of the Sunday Edition previews a documentary that contrasts attitudes in Kincardine and Europe towards wind turbines.

Ginny Dybenko gave us a tour of the new state-of-the-art satellite campus of the University of Waterloo in Stratford. We talked to Brian Lynch at Columbia Finishing Mills, the Cornwall company that lost the contract to produce our passports. Sean Kheraj of York University discussed the rigour of government protocols to ensure the safety of oil and gas pipelines. Dr Karl Kabasele had more on the latest research as to why seniors fall. Christina Park recollected being a teenaged bully. JC Kenny had our weekly Kingston Report.

Dyllan Reinhart explained how the poor apple harvest is affecting fundraising for boy scouts. Waterloo student Sam Nabi told about the website he created to help coordinate emergency shelter beds. Chronicling London women who fought for women's rights. We spoke with Jean Hewitt. Who will replace Dalton McGuinty? Former advisor Matt Maychak shared his thoughts. Tom Valcke told us more about this new academy for students who want to focus on baseball in high school.How does an ordinary child turn into a bully? Wendy Craig at Queen's shared her insights.Linda Feldman gave us her assessment of last night's presidential debates. CBC reporter John Lancaster told us about a cold case involving the murder of an Orangeville doctor. We heard from author Miles Olson about his book 'Unlearn. Rewild:Skills, Ideas and Inspiration for the Future Primitive'.

The focus is on the suprise announcement that Dalton McGuinty is resigning as Premier of Ontario. We have reaction and analysis from our Queen's Park reporter, Mike Crawley, McMaster political scientist, Henry Jacek, three former M.P.P.'s and the leaders of the Progressive Conservatives and N.D.P., Tim Hudak and Andrea Horwath.

Our tech columnist Jesse Hirsh told us how you'll be able to use your smartphone or tablet to control your t.v. Trying to put the beach back in Hickory Beach. We heard from resident Rene Lavigne about their efforts to restore the area. Alan Schroeder talked about what techniques and strategies could come into play in tomorrow night's presidential debate. Manager John Keith and rider Susan Grexton told us how North Hastings is successfully running a rural transit system. Teenaged advocate and vicitm Katie Neu of bullycanada.ca talked about dealing with bullying. Fighting childhood obesity by enlisting parents in the battle. We got details from Shauna Burke at Western. Family doctor Jonathon Kerr in Kingston talked about treating colds and flu.

Pumpkin grower Pauline Chappell told us how the season favoured larger pumpkins. Jack Roe brought us this week's Peterborough Report. PC leader Tim Hudak gave us highlights of his party's white paper on energizing Ontario's economy. We got a preview of this year's edition of Canada Reads. Reverend Meghan Evetts of Ingersoll told us about 'messy church' services. And Stephanie Bach of the University of Guelph described efforts to cultivate a potato that can be safelty enjoyed by diabetics.

Is Canada a target for espionage? Wesley Wark shared his view. Abe Oudshoorn told us about the cardboard town they built in London to draw attention to the issue of homelessness. Dr. Peter Lin had reaction to the expanded role for pharmacists in Ontario. We talked to researcher Mark Servos about why some fish in the Grand River are actually changing gender. Owen Sound artist Elly MacKay is featured in O Magazine. JC Kenny had this week's Kingston Report. We heard from Peter Griesbach about changes to the mining act that protect property owners. Actor Evanna Lynch who played Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter movies is speaking at Brescia College as part of the UN's Day of the Girl. Psychologist Dr. Debbie Sookman talked about nail biting as pathology.