Ontario Morning from CBC Radio

Jim Brandle tells us about exotic produce from around the world and why some of it should be grown in Ontario. John Curtis told us about the situation with the Greece Debt problem. We talked to local horse breeder Mark Steacy about the campaign to save slot machines at Ontario racetracks. We caught up with archer Karen Van Nest, a Wiarton Paraolympian, who is heading off to London Paralympic Games. J.C. Kenny reported on stories from Kingston. Cate Henderson told us about the Heirloom Seed Sanctuary in Kingston. Bernard St. Laurent talked to us about the Quebec election.

The future of a steel Tressel Bridge in eastern Ontario is up in the air. We learned more from Polly Beach. Best Buy has reported a 90% drop in profits for the second quarter. Carmi Levy tells us why. We talked to Lone Thompson, a London in-store product demonstrator, who along with six former co-workers have filed an age discrimation case. Susan Schrempf told us about the Chi-Cheemaun ferry and its future. Antonia Maioni talks about the legacy of Jack Layton. We learn more about Camp Trillium from Taryn Otter and Alex Attenborough.

Organizers of the Western Fair in London are hoping that a lot of people come to the fair looking for Hank. He's a pig and he's missing. We learn more from Heather Blackwell. Canadians are putting off retirement. Economist Patricia Croft talks about the importance of planning ahead. Some things, like retirement, you can see coming but in Goderich, they had only about 10 mins warning that a tornado was coming. One year later we learn how Goderich is recovering and remembering all that was lost. If the minority liberal government can get some support from the opposition, they will impose a new contract on public school teachers. We spoke to two MPP's. The paralympics open next week in London. During the last summmer games in Beijing, Canada's wheelchair rugby team won bronze. This time, according to veteran players David Willsie and Garret Hickling, they're determined to bring home the gold.

Dr. Mark Engfield describes how he became burned out trying to meet all of his committments as an emergency room physician. He think his colleagues need to reevalute the pressure they put themselves under. Jack Roe has this week's Peterborough Report. Kevin Flatt discusses how the United Church's congregation may be shrinking because of the church's focus on social activism rather than religious fellowship. Mike Holmes offers his reaction to a proposal to standardize training for home inspectors. Judy Foster of the London Humane Society explains why she would like to see uniform bylaws with respect to keeping exotic animals. And Fred Addis tells us about festivities in Orillia to mark the 100th anniversary of Leacock's 'Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town'.

Deborah MacLatchy told how Wilfred Laurier is notifying former kinesiology students about possible exposure to a health risk from the taking of blood samples. Is the Syrian regime on the verge of collapse? Mid east expert Bessma Momani had analysis. A Sarnia mom says she can no longer care for her severely disabled son. We spoke with Colleen Cunningham. We also heard from John Hagens at Community Living Sarnia Lambton. JC Kenny had this week's Kingston Report. Port Hope is considering contracting the OPP. Resident Avril Ewing told us why she wants the local force to stay. And our resident doctor Peter Lin told us why girls are reaching puberty sooner than in previous generations.

Farmer Chris Meeuse in St Thomas told us about sea buckthorn, the miracle berry. We heard more from lawyer, author, and tattoo afficianado Marisa Kakoulas about the decision of a police force to ban visible tatttoos. NHL players have offered their counter-offer to the league. Can a lockout be averted? We talked to Adam Proteau of the Hockey News. The township of Greater Madawaska is hoping for provincial help to clean up after a severe storm. Jim Lynch told us more. We talked with MPP Bob Bailey about proposed changes for the Elgin Middlesex Detention Centre which has been plagued by problems. A year abroad as an exchange student. We talked to Barrie high school student Jessie McLaurin who's following in her mom Joanne's footsteps by going abroad for a year-long exchange program. It's a play about growing up gay in rural Ontario. Playwright Sky Gilbert told us about 'St Francis of Millbrook'.

Midland is encouraging downtown landlords to allow artists to use vacant space. Peter Middleton updates us on the progress of the piping plovers of Sauble Beach. Dr. David Spence talks about his research that concludes that egg yolks create high risk for heart disease. Chris Thomas previews the Meaford International Film Festival. Ian Lee has this week's Ottawa Report with the focus on the meeting between Prime Minister Harper and Chancellor Merkel of Germany. London film maker Greg Sager tells us about his horror hit 'Devil Seed'.

Tech guy assessed the claim that these Olympics were the first 'social media' games. We heard about the drive for blood donors in Sarnia. Farmer Peter Lambrick talked about last week's rain and what value it will be. Christopher Walker reported from London with a wrap-up of the summer games. Peter Lyng told us about their water weed eater in Belleville. Psychologist Stafan Kohler at Western University talked about his research into deja vu. And Quinte West paramedic Mark Cameron described his volunteer work in Syria.

Janice Forsyth of the Centre for Olympic Studies at Western U., talks about the effectiveness of the 'Own The Podium' program. Jack Roe has this week's Peteborough Report. Kingston Mayor Mark Gerretsen discusses the debate over whether or not the city should be home to a casino. The date for two by-elections has been set. Political scientist Peter Woolstencroft sets the scene for us. And Donna Churipuy of the Peterborough Health Unit talks about the effects of funding cuts to smoking cessation programs.

We heard a preview of the Canadian women's bronze medal soccer game from Signa Butler of CBC Sports. Naveen Chandrashekar explained how and why they're doing research on a cadaver's leg in hopes of better understanding ACL injuries. Councillor Rick Downes outlined his objections to bringing a casino to Kingston. The CBC's Elliott Friedman talked about tennis action at the Rogers Cup. JC Kenny had this week's Kingston Report. Education Minister Laurel Broten defended the province's efforts to get school boards to ratify an agreement reached earlier with the executive of OECTA. And we heard about a petition to MP's opposing cuts to the Rideau Canal and Trent-Severn Waterway.

Neil Humphrey of Teledyne Dalsa tells about a sensor his company built for the Mars rover, Curiosity. Two farmers, Mark Brodhaecker and Brian Fried are off to Croatia for a ploughing match. Criminologist Jack McDevitt talks about the correlation between white supremacy and violent crime in the U-S. Loy Asheri worked as a nurse in Tanzania and continued her career here. She talked about her work and her award from the CARE Centre. When should you start saving for retirement? As soon as you can. We got advice from Lesley Scorgie. We heard about the new dark sky viewing area north of Kingston. And we met Belleville Elvis impersonator Matt Dowsett.

Tech guy Jesse Hirsh talks about Microsoft's effort to re-invent Hotmail. Microbiologist Jason Tetro talks about the competition of man versus germs at the summer games in London. Sgt. Dave Woodford reminds us about the perils of distracted driving. The London District Catholic School board, among others, refuses to honour the agreement struck between the OECTA executive and the province. The chair of the board, Phillip Squire, explains why. Rob Russo has this week's Ottawa Report. We learn about '3-D Printing' from computer science professor, Craig Caplan.

Sylvain Charlebois explains new food labelling rules that will help allergy sufferers. Jim Hendry has this week's Peterborough Report. Medical officer of Health Dr. Rosanna Pellizzari talks about the re-emergence of West Nile virus. Newly-retired track star, Perdita Felicien talks about her own career and the upcoming competition at the summer Games. What to do with a brown lawn. We get advice from Katerina Jordan from the University of Guelph. And author, cook and culinary researcher, Anita Stewart tells us about the new website "Road Map to the Flavours of Canada".

Family doctor Peter Lin explains how treatment decisions can be more effective when physicians collaborate with their patients. Stan Raper talks about the problems that crop damage and drought are creating for migrant workers. We get perspective on the proposed merger of two big unions the CEP and CAW from Mike Moffat at Western University. Dr. Kim Tysdale explains how he and his wife just happened to be a the scene of an accident and saved a young man's severed hand. There are 9 pianos on Stratford streets to be played. John Miller told us more. JC Kenny has this week's Kingston Report. Mayor Bob Sweet talks about how the community is coping with the drought. And hear a tribute from Karen Plater to her husband John, a victim of the tainted blood scandal who became an advocate.

Physiologist Dean Kriellaars assesses performance the record-breaking swimmer Ye Shi Wen and talks about the allegations of illegal doping. A mother says her child did not receive proper treatment because her daughter is unvaccinated. We talked to the mother, Brianna Warrhunter and Dr Richard Schabas, the medical officer of health in the region. We talked about plagiarism and fraud with Rachel Giese at the Walrus after a journalist at the New Yorker loses his job for making up quotes. Could the start of the school year be in jeopardy? Ken Coran of the Secondary School Teachers Federation offered his thoughts. Waterloo mayor Brenda Halloranis the first to blog on a Chinese social networking site. Residents are making a stink over the odour from Orgaworld, a waste to compost facility in London. We spoke with resident Allan Tipping and Greg Mariotti from Orgaworld London.