Ontario Morning from CBC Radio

Is Canada's foreign aid offered in terms of our political and economic interest? Stephen Brown shared his view. Team Canada wins gold in shuffleboard. We talked to Myrna Bilton near Fergus and Linda McRae in Kincardine. American political scientist Richard Conley weighed in on how Romney campaign will be affected by his remarks about those voters who depend on the government. We heard reaction from Dylan De Marsh in Peterborough to Blue Jay Yunel Escobars homophobic slur. Dr. Karl Kabasele had details of new research on the effectiveness of asthma inhalers. We love the cellphones, hate the towers. Barrie councillor John Brassard told us about his city's fight. Changing how mental health services get to children. Susan Rodger at Western told us more. Christopher Hood in London told about MAP - My Action Plan to Education. And Western studed Marc Quirion told us about Chalk Thoughts.

We had a preview of some of the highlights of the International Plowing Match from organizer David Pyper. The Quantum Nano Centre opens at the University of Waterloo. Raymond LaFlamme told us about its significance. Three directors of education joined us to talk about the impact of the teachers' labour dispute. Dietician Leslie Beck came to the defence of the lowly banana. Mike Vlcek from Agricorp explained how farmers came to be overpaid aid money in the aftermath of the mad cow scare. London's Cassandra Hodgins her bid to become Dorothy in a new production of the Wizard of Oz.

Do you use a chip card when you shop? Do you think your PIN protects you? Our tech columnist Jesse Hirsh told us that it may not. We talked to Peter Johnson at the Ministry of Agriculture about the dangers of silo gas. The Downtown Business Improvement Area in Kingston says no to a casino. Local merchant Ed Smith told us why. We asked Ken Coran of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation and Phillip Mack of the Elementary Teachers in London if they could clarify teachers' position on helping with extra-curricular during their disagreement with the provincial government. Lynda Da Silva told us more about a ban on motorized wheelchairs from roadways in the Kawartha Lakes. We talked with Jonathon Gatehouse about his new book on NHL commissioner, Gary Bettman. And Tilley the Norfolk terrier will be playing Toto in the Wizard of Oz. We spoke with her owner and trainer Terry Shevchenko.

Mayor Jeff Lehman told us why the city of Barrie is campaigning for a university. Jack Roe had our weekly Peterborough Report. Can a lockout in the NHL be averted this weekend? Gord Stellick of Hockey Night in Canada Radio shared his view. Rick Stankiewicz of the Peterborough Astronomical Association told us about their portable planetarium. Zebra and quagga mussels are changing the character of smaller lakes across the province. We heard more from biologist Hugh MacIsaac.

Just how stable is the situation in Libya after the attack on the U-S Embassy? Roland Paris had the latest. Ted Remerowksi had a preview of his documentary on organic food called "The New Green Giants". Seeking a heritage designation for the Kingston Pen: Councillor Bill Glover told us more. Minds That Matter is the title of a new report on the discrimination faced by people with mental health problems. We talked to Barbara Hall and Lucy Costa. JC Kenny had this week's Kingston Report. London tech journalist Carmi Levy joined us with his assessment of Apple's new iPhone 5. Family doctor Peter Lin talked about a new study that questioned the value of omega-3's in our diet.

Rosemary McCarney from Plan Canada had the latest from Burkina Faso and the food crisis in West Africa. Some hunters have concerns over licences being processed in the U-S. Shannon Gutoskie of the Federation of Anglers and Hunters in Peterborough told us more. Dr. Jacalyn Duffin at Queen's University talked about plans by major insurers to pay only for generic drugs. The culture of barefoot running has attracted the interest of Carly Warnock at the University of Ottawa. We talked to senior minister Kathleen Wynn and Ken Coran of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation about the province legislating a contract for teachers. Petroleum analyst Roger McKnight told us why gas prices jumped overnight. We talked to farmer Peter Tippin in Renfrew County about paying back aid money he didn't know he owed from time of the 'mad cow' scare.

Farmers in Western Canada send hay to help drought-stricken farms in Ontario. Tammy Marche is a London woman who was convicted of impaired driving causing death. She now produces a web site called The Good Life to help others who are going through a dark period in their lives. Michael Parkinson in Waterloo told us about the drug Nalaxone and why he wants it to be available to prevent addicts from overdosing. Double the blessing or double the risk? Obstetrician Mark Walker talked about the debate over multiple births resulting from fertility treatments. And we hear how the military has commissioned 3-D body scans of service personnel for new equipment.

Our tech expert Jesse Hirsh talked about the forthcoming Apple iPhone 5.As paralympians return from England, we heard from Karen Slater on how Canada can attract more athletes to the competion. E.D. Smith is closing its plant in Seaforth. Mayor Bernie MacLellan told us about the impact. Belleville's Scott MacKinnon updated us on his paddleboard journey on the Rideau Canal to raise money for Camp Trillium. On the 35 anniversary of its launch, Voyager will soon leave our solar system. David Hanes at Queen's University told us about its mission. Our resident doctor Peter Lin talked about new genetic reseach into bipolar disorder.

Political scientist Gordon Houlden talks about Canada's priorities as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation group prepares to meet this weekend. Jack Roe has this week's Peterborough Report. Peter Woolstencroft of the of the University of Waterloo talks about the significance of the NDP win in yesterday's provincial by-election. Dentist Adam Tan tells us about the free clinics he will be holding in the Orillia area. Concussions have effects not just on physical health, but mental health, as well. We heard from psychiatrist Shree Bhalerao. Artist and photographer, Shawn Van Daele describes his project to help sick kids called Drawing Hope.

A First Nations' totem pole is coming to Barrie as a gift from Zweibrucken, Germany. Rob Warman shared the story behind it. Unions are looking to green technology. We heard why from Steven Tufts and Mark Rowlinson. Sebastian Lathangue was a student at the now-closed PCVS. He talked about starting Grade 12 at a new school in Peterborough. Montreal Canadien and former Belleville Bull, PK Subban and his dad Karl, told us about a new fund to help hockey families. The PQ has won a minority in Quebec. What will this mean for the rest of Canada? We talked to Michael Behiels at the University of Ottawa. And London photographer Juozas Cernius told us about his HUMANitarians project that will capture images of Canadians doing relief work abroad.

We got advice from Elaine Reddick at Oxford County Public Health on what to do if you've been bitten by a bat. In the market for a used boat? Brad Joyce had tips for us.Three teachers shared their thoughts on the returning to school. Our tech expert Jesse Hirsh had more on the growing use of technology in schools. With the horse racing industry in jeopardy, breeder Bonnie Rowntree in Grey County told us what's at stake at the annual yearling auction. Rob Russo of the Canadian Press talked about the implications of the outcome of today's provinicial election in Quebec. Paul Finkelstein at Stratford's Northwestern Secondary told us how schools can engage students to improve cafeteria food.

Washington-based political scientist Tom Schaller previews the Democratic Convention and Obama's campaign to remain in office. Dr. Natalie Yanchar outlines the Canadian Pediatric Society's call to restrict children from under 16 from driving ATV's. Kelly Hobson of Western and Trent undergrad John West talk about their schools' efforts to help settle a new wave of students.

Celebrating 70 years of teaching the Queen's English. We talked to Elaine Armstrong at the Queen's School of English in Kingston. A pivotal byelection in Kitchener Waterloo. Political scientist Peter Woolstencroft took us through the campaign. A Penetanguishene woman gets a bill after a collision in Barrie. We spoke to Tammy Marchant and Rick Monkman, the deputy fire chief in Barrie. A London bar owner doesn't want students as customers. John Scott-Pearse told us why. Why did a Liberal senator continue to sit and vote after being declared incompetant? Ned Franks at Queen's shared his insights. An organization that saves racehorses from slaughter needs saving itself. The CBC's Elizabeth Hay told us more.

Planning to buy a cellphone for back to school? We got tips from Ken Whitehurst at the Consumer Council of Canada. Sniffling and sneezing? You're not alone. Dr Rozita Borici-Mazi at Hotel Dieu in Kingston told us why allergy season is so bad this year. Legislating a contract for teachers. The CBC's Mike Crawley had details and we spoke with Lisa Taylor an elementary teacher in Wellington County. Carpenter Nigel Wilson in Windemere told us about the birthing stools he's created. The former commander at RMC is now Canada's top soldier. Rob Russo told us more about Lt-Gen. Thomas Lawson. and a vintage year for Ontario grapes. We spoke with Lynn Sullivan of Rosehall Run Vineyards in Prince Edward County and Jim Willwerth, a grape growing specialist at Brock University.

The next frontier in cyber crime--hacking into your brain! Our tech columnist Jesse Hirsh told us more. Will tropical storm Isaac steal Mitt Romney's thunder? Political scientist Richard Conley looked ahead to the Republican convention in Florida. Canadians are dealing with record debt. We got advice from credit counsellor Helen McAuley in London. Remember double dutch? Leslie Whidden told us about a new club she's started in Barrie. Londoners help out students in Elliot Lake. We heard more from Cheryl Finn who organized the backpack drive. And Lance Armstrong is stripped of titles and banned from cycling. Journalist John Symon shared his view.