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Skydiver's Crash Lands Him In Hospital

At 20, Peter Kuzawinski of Barrie, is already a veteran skydiver. But a momentary lapse as he headed towards the ground landed him in the hospital, lucky to be alive.Listen audio (7:04)

Londoner Looks For Innovations in Health Care

Anne Snowdon, the Chair of the Ivey International Centre in Health Innovation at Western University talks about some of the findings of her study that took her around the world. Listen audio (7:43)

Workers, Union React to EMD Plant Shutdown

Two employees,Kelly Gordon and Tony Biviano, and CAW local president Tim Carrie, offer reaction to news that Electro-Motive Diesel in London is shutting down production. Listen audio (10:50)

Martyrs' Shrine and Recycling Plant

The ongoing controversy over a plan to build a reycling plant adjacent to a 400-year old burial site may be coming to a close. This week CBC National Reporter Maureen Brosnahan spent time in Midland and spoke to host Mike Ewing. Listen audio

More Local Babies Born Addicted

Last year, 40 babies were born at Bluewater Health sharing their mother's addiction. Dr. Henry Roukema, head of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at London Health Services, explains how they treat the infants. Listen audio (6:39)

See Snow Crystals

Physics professor, Kenneth LIbbrecht lives in California, but in spite of that, he's got a fascination for snowflakes and snow crystals. Click here to see some of his remarkable images.

Local Teens Sexting Nude Photos of Each Other

The vice principal of the local high school explains how the school and the community have dealt with the revelation. Media theorist Sidneyeve Matrix talks about how kids relate to each other in a new context because of social media. Listen audio (10:23)

Scads of Gizzard Shad

Aquatic biologist John Schwindt told us about a fish that is flourishing in the Thames River around London. You can see the gizzard shad for yourself. Just click here to go to the video

UWO Now Known as Western University

V-P Kevin Goldthorpe explains why the University of Western Ontario has rebranded itself as Western University. Listen audio (6:15)

Kevin Callan - Happy Camper

Kevin Callan offered some tips for folks wanting to try out snow shoes. Find out more at his website. Just click here.