Welcome to "The Pulse," your essential podcast for all things London.Join us as we dive into local issues, community stories, and events that matter most to you. Our dynamic discussions and expert guests keep you informed and connected to the heartbeat of our city. Whether you're a long-time resident or a newcomer, tune in to stay engaged and make London's pulse your pulse. Welcome to the heart of the Forest City -- this is "The Pulse."
Latest episodes
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55 min
The latest episode of The Pulse talks budgets, homelessness, traffic congestion and public consultation.
This week on The Pulse we talk to Ward 1 Councillor Hadleigh McAlister about homelessness and the unequal response seen so far in London, service depots for homeless encampments sp…
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52 min
Encampments, what does the future of the downtown look like and what's going on at school boards in Ontario?
This week on The Pulse we review city council's decision to pass restrictions for new resting spaces with some reaction from Sarah Campbell, executive director from Ark Aid Street…
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60 min
Episode 14 of The Pulse
This week on The Pulse, we spotlight the Shine the Light on Woman Abuse campaign, discussing its importance in raising awareness for women’s safety. Jennifer Dunn, executive direct…
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57 min
Rethinking Home ownership: Trudeau, bike lanes, and why you should return to the office
We start the show today talking about home ownership. Will the federal government's new mortgage rules be a positive for Londoners who want to own a home? Is it time for us to reth…
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24 min
Cricket's growth in London
It's a pretty common sight to see people playing cricket in London these days. A lot of people in fact. It wasn't always that way, so what has changed? Cricket has experienced an i…
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24 min
The Western Fair returns for another year
The arrival of Labour Day means three things. Summer is (un)officially over, the kids are back in school, and the Western Fair is right around the corner. What's involved in organi…
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56 min
Modernizing London Police
London Police Chief Thai Truong has an ambitious, an expensive, plan to modernize the police force but what does that mean, exactly. Months after a $672 million budget was approved…
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25 min
Rock the Park Turns 20
What's the secret to putting on a successful music festival? Since it debuted 20 years ago, Rock the Park has been a hit with music fans in the Forest City. How did it come to be a…
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23 min
The rise of Oddburger
Veganism and vegetarianism is widely accepted today, but that hasn't always been the case. It was viewed a little differently when Oddburger (then named Globally Local) first began…
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27 min
Escalating violence in schools
Teachers at the elementary and secondary school level are reporting alarming levels of violence in schools. It's not a new issue, but teachers say it has gotten worse since the pan…
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27 min
Our London Family Three Years Later
June 6th, 2021 will forever be one of the darkest days in London history. Four members of the Afzaal family were killed after they were deliberately struck by a vehicle in the city…
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26 min
How serious is the situation at the LHSC?
A new leader has taken over at the London Health Sciences Centre. After 17 years at the Windsor Regional Hospital, David Musyj started his new role as the interim president and CEO…
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44 min
Do London city councillors need a raise?
What's a city councillor worth? London city politicians are asking that question (again) with a council pay up for review only two years after the last assessment. Council compensa…
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44 min
Why don't we rent more in Canada?
What would it take for Canadians to embrace renting in a more substantive way? Everyone agrees we have a housing crisis but do we talk about renting enough as part of the conversat…
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22 min
Is Ontario's cellphone ban for schools a good idea?
Should we treat cellphones like cigarettes? Ontario plans to ban cellphones and block social media networks in schools this fall. Cellphone bans in schools can be found around the…
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22 min
The Pulse with Devon Peacock talks cybersecurity
The Pulse with Devon Peacock is back! We started as a midday talk show 13 years ago on 980 CFPL and now we're back in podcast form. Cyber attacks were rare when The Pulse began but…
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Trailer - The Pulse with Devon Peacock
Welcome to "The Pulse," your essential podcast for all things London. Join us as we dive into local issues, community stories, and events that matter most to you. Our dynamic discu…