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The Craig Needles Podcast

Blackburn Media
London
Housing Crisis
Ontario
Cost Of Living
Supervised Consumption Sites
Mental Health
Family Medicine
London Police Service
Healthcare System
Systemic Racism
Canada
United Way
Hamilton Road
Thames Valley District School Board
Covid-19
Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Interest Rates
Thames Valley School Board
Education
Jagmeet Singh

Longtime London, Ontario media personality Craig Needles talks about the biggest stories in the Forest City with local newsmakers and commentators.

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There's no way around it, the federal government's gun buyback program isn't working.

Police services say they don't have the resources - or even the desire -to participate, so, where does that leave this?

Elgin-St. Thomas-London South MP Andrew La... more

Two former London City Councillors - Roger Caranci and Cheryl Miller - joined Craig in the studio for this week's round table.

First, they breakdown a CBC story about a man who was sent to London by health officials in Huron County because he was ho... more

There multiple several big discussions about London's homelessness crisis at city hall this week - and Ward 4 councillor Susan Stevenson helped bring two of them to the table. She joined Craig on the 434th episode of the podcast to break them all dow... more

The 2016 Instagram trend seems to have made its way to London City Hall.

Bus rapid transit is back!

Council is asking the province for cash to put a bus rapid transit route on Wharncliffe Road that runs by Western and to Masonville Mall.

Good idea... more

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Dr. Jennifer Guthrie
Professor at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Canada Research Chair in Pathogen Genomics and Bioinformatics
Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry
Episode: Why is everyone getting sick?
Josh Morgan
Mayor of London
City of London
Episode: Mayor Josh Morgan: London is in a state of emergency
Andrew Fleet
Executive Director of Growing Chefs Ontario
Growing Chefs Ontario
Episode: Episode 423: Growing Chefs Ontario Fights Food Insecurity
Robyn Robertson
President and CEO of the Traffic Injury Research Foundation
Traffic Injury Research Foundation
Episode: Episode 421: Speed cameras aren't a cash grab
Mike Moffatt
Economist and host of the Missing Middle Podcast
Missing Middle Initiative
Episode: Episode 419: Was Carney's budget a 'disaster' for housing?
Dorothy Downs
Executive Director of the Forest City Film Festival
Forest City Film Festival
Episode: Episode 413: Go check out the Forest City Film Festival!
Jared Zaifman
CEO of the London Home Builders Association
London Home Builders Association
Episode: Episode 411: Environment vs. housing - how does London grow?
Dr. Brendon Samuels
Environmental expert with prior appearances on the podcast, focusing on animal and bird-related issues
Episode: Episode 411: Environment vs. housing - how does London grow?
Detective Gary Bezaire
Detective in the Human Trafficking Unit of London Police
London Police Service
Episode: Episode 410: Det. Gary Bezaire on what's changed at London Police

Host

Craig Needles
Host and longtime media personality discussing local issues and engaging with newsmakers in London, Ontario.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • More. More podcasts with local content.

    This is a good podcast. Good guests and information. My only complaint is that two a week isn’t enough. There’s a shortage of local news and information in this city.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A-God
    Canada4 months ago
  • Drinking game

    Every time John Fyfe-Millar says “at the end of the day” take a shot - you will be seeing double at the end of the day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TrinkeTronTURBO2000
    Canada10 months ago
  • More. More podcasts with local content.

    This is a good podcast. Good guests, good information. My only complaint is that two a week isn’t enough. There’s an information vacuum in this city. I can’t be the only person who thinks this?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A-God
    Canada2 years ago
  • No one listens. That’s why he lost his radio gig. Next!

    Time to get a real job.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nick Phil Name
    Canada4 years ago

Listeners Say

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There is a demand for more frequent episodes due to the insightful nature of the content and the desire for ongoing local news coverage.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth discussions on local issues, valuing the engagement with community leaders and the thoughtful analysis of political events.
Some critics suggest that opinions may sometimes overshadow factual reporting, prompting calls for a more balanced approach.

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Why is everyone getting sick?
Q: What are some of the other things that you mentioned? Hand washing. Is masking in certain settings, is that still something that health officials and doctors would suggest?
Yes, masking can be quite effective for influenza, particularly in crowded and poorly ventilated spaces.
Why is everyone getting sick?
Q: Is it too late to get the flu shot?
No, it's definitely not too late to get the flu shot as flu season runs until April and it still provides protection.
Scrap the controversial temporary foreign worker program?
Q: What can you say about the United Nations report calling this program a breeding ground for slavery?
There are indeed abuses within the system, but the focus should be on reforming policy and addressing the specific issues rather than blaming individuals.
Scrap the controversial temporary foreign worker program?
Q: What are your thoughts on the Temporary Foreign Workers program in Canada?
It's been important historically for addressing labor shortages, but the evidence suggests reform is needed instead of scrapping it altogether.
Episode 423: Growing Chefs Ontario Fights Food Insecurity
Q: Can you define the term food insecurity for me?
Food insecurity is when people in your community do not have the means to afford food to feed their families, which can affect access to nutritious and culturally appropriate food.

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This show centers around current events and pressing issues affecting London, Ontario, featuring commentary from local newsmakers and experts in various fields. Topics discussed often include homelessness, local governance, education, community health, and public safety. The engaging format not only provides insights into the challenges faced by the city but also encourages conversation around innovative solutions and community involvement. With a focus on local perspectives, the content is valuable for listeners interested in the socio-political landscape of London and its implications on residents' lives.

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1. Dr. Jennifer Guthrie
2. Josh Morgan
3. Andrew Fleet
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5. Mike Moffatt
6. Dorothy Downs
7. Jared Zaifman
8. Dr. Brendon Samuels

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