Ontario Morning from CBC Radio show

Ontario Morning from CBC Radio

Summary: Ontario Morning tells you what's happening in your world - whether it's down the road or around the globe.Get the latest national and international news on World Report and local newscasts on the half-hour.

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 Ontario Morning Podcast - Friday, June 11, 2012 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2149

When is an injury - a workplace injury? We talked about a court challenge by resort owner and tourism association. Army worms - a kind of caterpillar - are invading Ontario Farms. We heard more from Hensall-area farmer Mark Brock. Jack Roe had this week's Peterborough Report. We heard the remarkable story of how one runner revived another who had suffered a cardiac arrest during a marathon. Author Jeff Wise talked about what motivates daredevils. And Aaron Pickup told us about bringing richshaws to London.

 Ontario Morning Podcast - Thursday June 14, 2012 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2816

Dorothy Hunter told us about her her sister's bequest of one million dollars to Bruce Peninsula National Park. It looks like a new store, but it's a facade. We spoke to Katharine Sprague about efforts to attract people to downtown Belleville. Is Syria in a civil war? How will this affect U-N intervention or Canadian policy? We talked to international relations expert Roland Paris. We talked about future prospect for the Hiawatha Downs racetrack now that the province has removed the slot machines.JC Kenny had this week's Kingston Report. Stratford filmmaker Mick Grogan told us about his documentary on the monumental explosion during the War of 1812. Sport psychologist Kim Dawson told us how she helps elite athletes prepare high-level competition like the Olympics.

 Ontario Morning Podcast - Wednesday June 13, 2012 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2974

Are early risers happier people? We got the answer from researcher Renee Biss at the University of Toronto. Personal finance expert Rob Carrick told us about his new book, How Not To Move Back in With Your Parents. Catholic high school students in London may be able to go to the Red Feather Football games after all. We heard from board chair Philip Squire and student Justin Jamieson. Amy Hall told us about the Lindsay "Lipdub". Vintner Lynne Sullivan in Prince Edward County discussed the new federal bill that will allow wine to be transported between provinces. Political scientist Peter McKenna commented talk among grassroots Liberals and New Democrats on how they can combine forces to defeat the Conservatives in the 2015 federal election. And we heard an update on the surviving harbour seals who were being transported from Storybook Gardens in London to the St Louis Zoo.

 Ontario Morning Podcast - Tuesday June 12, 2012 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1918

Wei spoke to Dr. Earl Brown about how the pandemic panic of 2009 may have boosted our immune systems. Ross McDonald, owner of Clark's Shoe Store in Cornwall, talked about the store and decision to close it's doors. Colleen Cirillo, a conservation specialist, told us about invasive species of plants in Ontario. CBC National Affairs Editor Chris Hall gave us the Ottawa Report. Jane Urquhart talked about the de-consecration of Trinity Anglican Church in Colborne.

 Ontario Morning Podcast - Monday June 11, 2012 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2676

Our tech columnist Jesse Hirsh had details about the hacking of Linked In. Science journalist Jay Ingram talks about his new book on prions and they could help us understand brain diseases. How do you prevent regular stress from becoming toxic? We spoke with neuroscientist Sonia Lupien. Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley discussed how the toxic blob in the 80's became a watershed moment for the environment.Ron Dembo of Zerofootprint told us about a new app that can show you your energy usage in real time. Rod Clifton shared his thoughts about giving students out a zero for missed assignments.

 Ontario Morning Podcast - Friday June 8, 2012 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2227

Ian Janssen at Queen's Univerity told us how our physical inactivity is costing the country billions of dollars. Canadian horse I'll Have Another could become the first triple crown winner in 34 years. Glen Crouter at Woodbine Racetrack told us about his chances. Jack Roe had our Peterborough Report. Food safety expert Keith Warriner at the University of Guelph told about the federal government's overhaul of the food inspection system. Apple grower Phil Lyall explained how they used a helicopter to save this years crop when the temperature plunged after a very early spring. Two of the performers in the London Fringe Festival, Liana Jennings and her daughter Rebecca about Knights of the Rad Table.

 Ontario Morning Podcast - Thursday June 7, 2012 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2996

The MNR will no longer relocate nuisance bears. Saugeen Shores Police Chief Dan Rivett told us why police are concerned. Author and Globe and Mail columnist John Doyle previewed the European Soccer Championships. A complex case before the Supreme Court will determine whether obligations to a company's pensionholders will be honoured before other creditors. Pension expert James Pierlot told us more. Kindergarten teachers Janet Martin and Gloria Bauman talked about the classroom methods that earned the a Premier's Award. JC Kenny had this week's Kingston Report. Family doctor David Price talked about a new study that found we need far less water than is often thought. Michael Bechtold at Wilfred Laurier told us abut aerial reconnaissance photos from World War Two.

 Ontario Morning Podcast - Wednesday June 6, 2012 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2960

The apple crops in Georgian Bay have been destoyed. Francesca Dobbin of the United Way told us how she fears this will lead to a greater demand at local food banks. Canada's Ultimate Fishing Town is the Village of Hastings. We heard more from Trent Hills mayor Hector MacMillan. The Luka Magnotta case has raised questions about Narcissistic personality disorder. We spoke with Phil Klassen. We also spoke to former intelligence officer Michel Juneau Katsuya about the role social media played in Magnotta's arrest. We heard more about the risks of tanning beds from Joanne Dinardo of the Canadian Cancer Society. Peter Cassidy is the head custodian at a Bracebridge high. He has begun a bursary for 'B' students. Grade 8 student Grace Bowman won a contest for her animated interpretation of Van Gogh's 'Wheatfield With Crows'. We talked to the young artist, Grace Bowman and her teacher Natasha Woudsma.

 Ontario Morning Podcast - Tuesday June 5, 2012 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2497

Liane Johnston of the ALS society told us how families are fighting to qualify for compassionate benefits. Have you ever represented yourself in court? Is it a good idea? We talked to law professor Julie McFarlane. London lawyer Kevin Egan talked about the deplorable conditions in the Elgin Middlesex Detention Centre. Want a good paying job? Don't drop science or math. We talked to Bonnie Schmidt of Let's Talk Science. The CBC's Susan Lunn brought us this week's Ottawa Report. Jan Richardson's son Brad is playing in the Stanley Cup finals with the Los Angeles Kings. She spoke to us from L.A. where she has been cheering on her son.

 Ontario Morning Podcast - Monday June 4, 2012 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2644

Our tech columnist Jesse Hirsh told us about the new digital divide, how technology is a big time waster for some. Cloning a tree at the University of Guelph may provided replacements for the elms that have been lost to disease. We heard more from Praveen Saxena. McGill University architect Avi Friedman talked about creating affordable housing shortage in rural Ontario. The legacy of Indian Residential Schools and its effect on younger generations was the subject of a conference as part of the Truth and Reconcilliation process. Andrea Chrisjohn of the Oneida First Nation told us more. Astronomer Yan Cami told as about tomorrow's rare celestial sight, the transit of Venus. Two med students at Queen's spent a week in Trent Hills, to get a taste of rural medicine. Felicia Chandrakumar and Michael Chaikof shared their experiences with us. Researcher Leeat Granek about doctors and how they deal with grieving the deaths of their patients.

 Ontario Morning Podcast - Friday June 1, 2012 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2648

James Raffan joined us from the UK to tell us about the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant and the Canadian canoe taking part. Jack Roe brought us our Peterborough Report. The makers of Tropicana orange juice are facing lawsuits for claiming the product is 'all natural'. Author Alissa Hamilton told us more.The Bethesda Centre in London will close. We heard from Lee Graves at the Salvation Army and Marsha Parker at the Save Bethesda Committee Karen Proud at the Retail Council of Canada discussed the implications of the new quotas for importing items duty-free from the States. Robyn Godfrey told us about her "Hitchhikers Guide to the Stratford Festival"

 Ontario Morning Podcast - Thursday May 31, 2012 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3085

We got advice from our resident doctor Peter Lin on how to increase our chances of living a long life. The manhunt continues for the suspect in the body parts investigation. Reporter Meghan Hurley of the Ottawa Citzen joined us with the latest. How does the trouble at RIM affect the tech hub in southwestern Ontario? Local businessman Ben Bittrolff offered his view. We spoke with cheese sommelier Vanessa Simmons. JC Kenny brought us this week's Kingston Report. NDP leader Tom Mulcair's visit to the oilsands. Calgary political scientist Duane Bratt talked about the implications of federal NDP leader Tom Mulcair's visit to the oilsands. .Could we be repeating in a different way some of the mistakes of Indian Residential School system?We talked to lawyer Katherine Hensel.

 Ontario Morning Podcast - Wednesday May 30, 2012 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2102

We begin with a couple of stories about the latest census data: health economist Byron Spencer addressed the issue of how the record number of seniors will affect healthcare and we heard about the influx of seniors to Peterborough. Jim Struthers, a professor of Canadian Studies at Trent told us why the face of the city is changing. We had analysis on the fallout from the recent massacre in Syria from Ali Dizboni of the Royal Military College. The principal of Kincardine Secondary Randall deKraker talks about the aftermath of the death of teacher Michelle Taylor in a vehicle collision. And Neil Randall talks about why he wants to research what makes video games induce such compulsive behaviour.

 Ontario Morning Podcast - Tuesday May 29, 2012 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3105

Psychiatrist Irvin Wolkoff talks about the distinction between normal shyness and that which can become debillitating. A new study from UNICEF indicates that Canada has more children living in poverty than many other developed nations. Lisa Wolff told us more. Provincial Education Minister Laurel Broten and Phillip Squire of the London Catholic school board explain their differing positions on the province's requirement that schools support gay-straight alliances and clubs for students. Technology analyst Carmi Levy talks about the impending layoffs at Research in Motion. The CBC's Meagan Fitzpatrick brought us this week's Ottawa Report. And we learn how Ottawa artist Howie Tsui adapted a pinball machine to show some of the effects of musket fire in the War of 1812.

 Ontario Morning Podcast - Monday May 28, 2012 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3077

Our tech guy Jesse Hirsh described computer technology that may allow the blind to see. 'BullyProof' is the name of a week-long series that will run on Connect on the CBC News Network. Host Mark Kelley had a preview. David Cowan explained how his organization Places For People is finding private sector solutions to the problems facing public housing. Edward Fraser of the Hockey News looks ahead to the Stanley Cup finals. Flavia de Luce is the creation of author Alan Bradley. He talked about the mystery series that will soon be adapted for t.v. by the BBC. Former cycling star Steve Bauer talked about Ryder Hesjedal's win at the Giro d'Italia. And Woodstock's Kayla James talks about being a new member of the Stratford Festival company.

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