Ontario Morning Podcast - Wednesday May 9, 2012




Ontario Morning from CBC Radio show

Summary: 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.