LHSC rebuilds after years of scandal

Hockey excuses toxic behaviour

It's the offseason in the NHL, but that hasn't stopped league decision makers from giving out second, third, or fourth chances. The Edmonton Oilers have made Mike Babcock their head coach - despite a past checkered with bullying and mental abuse of his players. Their roles in the Blackhawks sexual abuse scandal haven't prevented Oilers GM Stan Bowman and Ducks head coach Joel Quenneville from getting new jobs and Carter Hart - who a year ago was on trial at the London court house for sexual assault - just played in the Stanley Cup Final. Why is hockey culture so forgiving of poor behaviour? What needs to change? Advocate Kristin Raworth joined Craig on the podcast to discuss. The Craig Needles Podcast is powered by London Hydro - with support from Downtown London and the Covent Garden Market. Follow Craig on Twitter/X [https://x.com/NeedlesOnNews], Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/craigneedles.bsky.social] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/craigneedlespodcast].

Why does London have so much summer construction?

Have you been caught up in major traffic backups this month? You aren't alone. Commissioners at Wellington has huge delays. Highbury is down to one lane each way for a large stretch. There's been major construction delays at Springbank and Wonderland. Plus lots of roadwork is happening downtown. So why is all of this happening at once? And when can we expect some relief? Jennie Dann is the director, Construction and Infrastructure Services at City of London, and joins Craig on the podcast to provide some answers. The Craig Needles Podcast is powered by London Hydro - with support from Downtown London and the Covent Garden Market. Follow Craig on Twitter/X [https://x.com/NeedlesOnNews], Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/craigneedles.bsky.social] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/craigneedlespodcast].

Another new downtown plan - will this one work?

London city councillors have a new downtown plan! It isn't the first time we've made a plan - but can this one work? Will it even be implemented? Craig was joined in the studio by London Property Management Association Executive Director Nathan Caranci and former Green Party candidate Dr. Carol Dyck to break down the plan and how the state of the core has a huge impact on other city issues. Then, they look at the future at London Health Sciences Centre now that the organization is recruiting a new board. The Craig Needles Podcast is powered by London Hydro – with support from Downtown London and the Covent Garden Market. Follow Craig on Twitter/X [https://x.com/NeedlesOnNews], Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/craigneedles.bsky.social] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/craigneedlespodcast].

LHSC rebuilds after years of scandal

It's been a difficult half decade for London Health Sciences Centre. Travel scandals, lawsuits, police investigations and more. But, the organization is ready to turn the page. They're starting recruitment for a new board [https://www.lhsc.on.ca/about-lhsc/london-health-sciences-centre-opens-applications-for-renewed-board-of-directors] after the previous one was removed by the Ministry of Health, and they've released a new public report looking into the events [https://www.lhsc.on.ca/news/where-weve-been-and-where-were-going-letter-to-the-community] that led to the hospital going under supervision. LHSC supervisor David Musyj joined Craig on the podcast to discuss that report, update the legal proceedings involving the hospital, and look ahead to what's next for LHSC. The Craig Needles Podcast is powered by London Hydro - with support from Downtown London and the Covent Garden Market. Follow Craig on Twitter/X [https://x.com/NeedlesOnNews], Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/craigneedles.bsky.social] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/craigneedlespodcast].

New safe supply rules may not go far enough

There's some new rules surrounding the controversial safe supply program - but will those changes actually make a difference in London? Craig was joined by political insider Ryan Gauss and organizational consultant Mojdeh Azad on the Friday Round Table to discuss. Can the changes prevent diversion? Do we need to wind the program down entirely?  Then, some new polling shows Doug Ford's approval rating is sitting at 21%. Trouble ahead for the Progressive Conservatives?  Craig and the panel break it down on a brand new episode powered by London Hydro along with Downtown London and the Covent Garden Market.