Ontario Morning from CBC Radio

Mike Todd tells us a bit about his award winning winery in Meaford, Coffin Ridge. Jack Roe has this week's Peterborough Report. Queen's students are cleaning up the community. Troy Sherman told us why. Photographer Asad Chishti described his current project, 'Humans of Kingston'. We talked to former MP and author Patrick Boyer about the changes the federal government is making to the Employment Insurance system and whether or not they grant the Human Resources Minister too much discretion. Author and Globe and Mail columnist, Lorne Rubenstein told us about his new book about golfing legend Moe Norman called 'Moe and Me".

Graham Brown of the University of Waterloo told us about the new Aboriginal Education Centre. Historic presidential elections in Egypt are underway. We heard more from Mideast expert Bessma Momani. Enbridge wants to reverse the flow of oil in its pipeline from Hamilton to Sarnia. Gillian McEachern of Environmental Defense shared her concerns. JC Kenny had this week's Kingston Report. Cardiologist Douglas Lee commented on a study that suggests that calcium supplements can increase the risk of heart attack. We had an update on the water pipeline that burst near London. And Dr. Bill Hughes, the president of the Ontario Association of Cardiologists says that a recent survey suggests that many of his colleagues intend to retire or leave Ontario because of fee cuts imposed by the province.

Marcelo de Luz near Brockville explains how his dedication to the environment has him pulling a solar car across the province. Arlene Dickinson told us about the upcoming season of The Big Decision on CBC Television, and who they'd like to take part. That voice in your head you think is you, well, it's not. It's an illusion. Psychologist Bruce Hood explains some of the latest theories from neuroscience. Concordia University political scientist Bruce Hicks has analysis of the student protests in Quebec. MP Dean Del Mastro had an update on progress for the Peterborough-Toronto rail link. Linguist Sali Tagliomonte explained why she's studying people in Haliburton. A Grade 8 student in Oro Medonte wins the top prize at the Canada Wide Science Fair. We spoke with Maya Burhanpurkar. And biologist Victoria MacPhail told us how we can help pollinators by what we choose to plant in our gardens.

Some doctors say we should routinely check our kids' blood pressure. Our resident doctor Peter Lin told us why. The Globe and Mail is putting up a paywall. Our tech columnist Jesse Hirsh had more. The OPP's Dave Hobson and Sandy Adams joined us with an update on the roads over the long weekend. Should the Great Lakes become a public trust? We spoke with Maude Barlow who says yes. A missing garbage bag tag sends an Owen Sound man to court. Dave Taylor shared his story. Tom Mulcair and Dutch Disease. We heard more from Rob Russo in this week's Ottawa Report. And Shawn Gusz in Wellington County told us all about his Zombie Truck.

The Euro zone crisis will dominate the G8 Summit. Ian Lee at Carleton told us why. The police budget in Peterborough has passed after often bitter debate. Jim Hendry of the Examiner told us more in our Peterborough Report. Heat, traffic and a longweekend equals a recipe for road rage. We heard from psychologist Robert Mann. Get out the rod and reel! Ashley Rae told us about fishing for gar in the Bay of Quinte. Facebook's IPO and what it means for its future. Tech analyst Elias Makos shared his insight. Eli Glasner presents this week's movie review. Plus, a London filmmaker premiers his short film at Cannes. We spoke with John Virtue.

On today's show Garfield Dunlop discusses his apprentice bill, Dave Phillips looks at the forecast for summer, Bob Cairns of Cobourg discusses the right to walk the beach, a Kingston physician tells us about an app for new moms; J.C Kenny has news from Kingston; professor Arthur Sweetman discusses doctors' salaries and Don Curtis and Chris Cochrane discuss their history project.

British researcher Dr Oliver Mytton explained why he and his colleagues would like to see a tax on unhealthy food and sugary drinks. Agronomist Dale Cowan explained how the larvae of the black cut worm moth is threatening the local corn crop. The CBC's Colin Butler recouncted victim impact statements at Michael Rafferty's sentencing hearing in London. It is Migratory Bird Week in Ontario. Ted Cheskey told us about who's arriving.The government wants to change slaughterhouse rules. We talked to food safety expert Keith Warriner from the University of Guelph about his concerns. Using real life physical activity to play an online game. We heard from Travis Sheard, Nicholas Stevenson and Jason Fishpool at Ardtrea Cumberland Beach Public School. Canoiest Jeff Ryan shared his 'shocking' story of encountering an electric fence across the Nith River.

Ahead of its initial public offering, Facebook announced other ways to generate income from mobile applications. Our technology commentator Jesse Hirsh had details. Duncan Stewart of KPMG explained how Canadian banks and telecom companies have created a protocol to permit purchases with a smart phone. Victim impact statements will be heard in advance of convicted murderer Michael Rafferty's sentencing hearing. Lawyer Michael Kruse discussed the process. Don Scott told us why he and his neighbours decided against streetlights. On this week's Ottawa Report, the CBC's James Fitz-Morris updated us on the NDP's its fight over the government's omnibus budget bill. Author Paul Axtell told us about the "Ten Powerful Things To Say To Your Kids".

Here's a house the big bad wolf can't blow down. We spoke to Collin Macleod in Southampton about his dome homes. Our resident Doctor Peter Lin told us how having a sense of purpose can help stave off dementia. British Columbia is going to permit year round schooling. Would that work here? Annie Kidder went through the pros and cons. The London Knights are going to the Memorial Cup. The voice of the Knights, Mike Stubbs joined us with more. Ontario's privacy commissioner Ann Kavoukian told us about 'Smart Data', a new approach to ensuring confidentiality in our online communications and transactions. Having a sense of purpose can help stave off dementia. Justin Bieber's pledge to contribute part of the proceeds from his song 'Turn To You' could help save the Bethesda Centre in London. Trish Douma explained what's needed to keep the centre for unwed mothers operating.

Our tech expert, Jesse Hirsh, tells us how people are crowd sourcing funding for projects online. Could the proper analysis of player statistics help create a hockey dream team? Timothy Chan and David Novati talk about their system. Jack Roe has this week's Peterborough Report. Colin Butler reports from London as the jury in the murder trial of Michael Rafferty begin their deliberations. Cornwall has come up with Medi-drop bins, a new way to divert unused prescription drugs from the water supply and the waste stream. And journalist Hannah Sung talks about the tabloids' and TVs' preoccupation with celebrity moms and their pregnancies.

Phil Edmunston, author of the Lemon-Aid Guides told us why there is declining interest in hybrid vehicles.Who do you trust the most? Dominique Ritter from Reader's Digest talked about their survey of who Canadians trust the most. The Endangered Species Act may be doing more harm than good. Haliburton MPP Laurie Scott explained why she'd like to see the current legislation changed. The CBC's Mary Wiens' documentary told us about a condo owner's struggle to have the developer repair contruction problems. MPP Rosario Marchese told us about his proposed bill to protect condo owners. JC Kenny had our Kingston Report. The NDP have pledged to fight passage over the government's vast omnibus budget bill. Rob Russo of the Canadian Press examined the situation.We spoke to educator Dan Meyer about his efforts to make math more interesting for students.

Orillia has eliminated the bylaw that levies five cents per plastic bag with your purchase. We heard why from councillor Andrew Hill. Author Glenn Chilton told us about the inspiration for his book, "The Attack of the Killer Rhododendrons: My Obsessive Quest to Seek out Alien Species". How should small businesses for a major emergency or disaster? We got advice from Judy Crawford at the Huron Chamber of Commerce. Personal finance expert Preet Banerjee explained how the Competiton Bureau of Canada is scrutinizing the fees that credit card companies are charging retailers. Should a street in Kingston be named in honour Bryan Adams? Local journalist Greg Burliuk thinks so. MPP France Gelinas wants calorie and sodium counts for menu items posted at chain restaurants. Provincial Health Minister Deb Matthews joined us to explain cuts to doctors' fees. And we heard why volunteer firefighters are watching a case in Meaford. Lawyer Norm Keith had details.

Sean Ealey is an elementary teacher in Midland. He describes how they've got the kids to start the day with a run around the neighbourhood. A national mental health strategy will be announced today. We spoke with former senator Mike Kirby. The CBC's Colin Butler had an update from the murder trial of Michael Rafferty, where the defence made its closing arguments. Jesse Hirsh discussed efforts by the Chinese government to erase online references to dissident Chen Guangcheng . A clash of cultures is being blamed for a showdown over firearms in the Kawaratha Lakes. We talked to councillor Pat Dunn. The NDP calls the federal government's omnibus budget bill a Trojan horse. The CBC's Tom Parry had details in our Ottawa Report. The Ontario government is cutting the fees paid to doctors for hundreds of medical procedures. We got reaction from radiologist Mark Baerlocker in Barrie.

Don't be alarmed if you see hundreds of soldiers and military vehicles in Simcoe County. It's all part of operation Spartan Bear. We heard all about it from Colonel Simon Hetherington. Is your child gifted? Is that label a blessing or a curse? Educational psychologist Dona Matthews joined us with her view. Two high school students Brian Baah and Samuel Battista launched a food fight with the Ontario government to bring junk food back to the school cafeteria. Roel Vertegaal tells us about the 3-D hologram he and a group of scientists at Queen's University have created. Marathon runner Lanni Marchant of London has exceeded the Olympic qualifying standard in her event - but not the Canadian one. She explains why she thinks she should be alloweed to compete in London, England this summer. Our resident doctor Peter Lin told us why some physicans would like to see the checking of newborns for heart disease to become routine.

We heard from Pat Carson, who is worried for the future fo the Chesley Heritage Museum. Our tech guy, Jesse Hirsh, talked about new a new chip that could turn your smart phone into something like an x-ray machine. Jack Roe has the Peterborough Report. John Fleming a planner in London talked about last night's inaugural meeting of 'Rethink London'. Author and lawyer Steven Skurka speculated on whether the Conrad Black who is about to emerge from a U.S. prison, will be the same man who went in. Loblaws has announced they will be eliminating artificial colour and flavour from its President's Choice product line. A chemist from the University of Manitoba, Michel Aliani says there may minimal benefit to switching to 'natural' alternatives. And Anglican Dean Kevin Dixon talks about their unique mass the U2charist, featuring the music of the Irish rock band.