Ontario Morning Podcast - Wednesday October 10, 2012




Ontario Morning from CBC Radio show

Summary: We learned why a Habitat for Humanity project in Penetanguishene needs volunteers. Joanna Quinn at Western told us why Canada is interested in trade with Africa as Prime Minister Harper heads to there. We heard from Gord James in Kawartha Lakes about the challenges of providing public transit to rural areas. Rare photos of Tom Thomson were discovered by researcher Nancy Lang. Glen Buck had an update on Hay East for farmers in Eastern Ontario. Fear of arrest is stopping people in Waterloo from calling 9-1-1 after overdosing on illegal drugs. Michael Parkinson told us more. Linda Franklin made the case to permit Ontario's community colleges to hand out more degrees. And Jennifer Canham of Chirp Magazine talked about the appeal of ebooks and traditional print for young readers.