Category: The Shift
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Six-months post-Hamas invaded Israel spurring current conflict
CTV National News’ Tony Grace discusses six months passing since Hamas’ attack on Israel, the prospects of a ceasefire, & what comes next.
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2024 Ontario Budget – Chamber of Commerce reaction
Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Rakesh Naidu joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to react to the 2024 Ontario Budget.
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2024 Ontario Budget – MPP Lisa Gretzky reaction
Windsor West MPP Lisa Gretzky joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to react to the 2024 Ontario Budget.
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2024 Ontario Budget – MPP Dowie reaction
Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the 2024 Ontario Budget and provide his reaction.
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2024 Ontario Budget – MPP Leardi reaction
Essex MPP Anthony Leardi joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to react to the 2024 Ontario Budget.
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Ontario tourism still not at pre-pandemic levels
Windsor Eats’ co-owner Adriano Ciotoli discusses the Ontario Tourism Health Check report show Ontario tourism has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels.
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Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse in Baltimore Maryland
CTV National News’ Anchor and Reporter Tony Grace discusses the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse in Baltimore Maryland, USA.
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Construction demands in Ontario remain elevated through 2029
BuildForce Canada’s executive director Bill Ferreira discusses their latest report, “Construction demands in Ontario remain elevated through 2029”.
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How will AI affect the real estate industry?
Dan Gemus of The Dan Gemus Real Estate Team Ltd. joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss how AI will affect the real estate industry.
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Mayor Dilkens takes issue with federal Housing Minister saying fourplex homes are illegal
Mayor Drew Dilkens joins Jon Liedtke to discuss federal housing minister Sean Fraser’s claim some politicians want fourplexes to “remain illegal to build”.
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Ontario won’t allow four-plex by right
Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss Premier Ford’s announcement that Ontario won’t allow four-plex by right.
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Anti-condo petition launched by Roseland neighbours
Ward 1 councillor Fred Francis joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss an anti-condo petition that’s been launched by Roseland Golf Club’s neighbours.
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Who should fund Canada’s roads?
Windsor Tecumseh MP Irek Kusmierczyk joins Jon Liedtke to discuss funding the road to the Ring of Fire, & which government is responsible for road funding.
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The state of opposing the State in Russia
National Post columnist Adam Zivo discusses Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s death while imprisoned & the state of opposing the State in Russia.
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The Upside: The Great Story Swap YQG seeks to connect community through creativity
The Great Story Swap YQG co-organizer Layan Barakat joins Jon Liedtke to discuss The Great Story Swap YQG & connecting the community through creativity.
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Warren Kinsella: Fighting antisemitism in Canada
Author and syndicated columnist Warren Kinsella joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss the rise of antisemitism in Canada and how we can fight it.
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Rahim Mohamed: Justin Trudeau keeps dancing to Hamas’s tune
National Post Columnist Rahim Mohamed joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss his National Post column, “Justin Trudeau keeps dancing to Hamas’s tune”.
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Determining liability for fatal crashes regarding alcohol serving & oversight
Criminal defense lawyer Bobby Russon joins Jon Liedtke to discuss determining liability for fatal crashes regarding serving alcohol & oversight.
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Windsor has worst transit in…Canada?!
Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie discusses Amalgamated Transit Union’s International Vice President saying Windsor’s transit system is the worst in Canada.
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Tucker Carlson’s idiot’s guide to Russian aggression
National Post columnist Adam Zivo joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss his National Post column about Tucker Carlson’s visit to “interview” Putin.
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Canadian film distributors concerned new Cineplex deal could harm industry
WIFF director Vincent Georgie joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss Canadian film distributors’ criticism of a Cineplex & Lionsgate distribution deal they say could hurt the industry.
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Should city parking lots & garages be converted into apartments?
Ward 3 councillor Renaldo Agostino joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss converting city parking lots & garages into apartment buildings.
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London ‘master con man’ – with Windsor connections outed after online event featuring Elon Musk
Alex Krause, who fell victim to convicted fraudster Darko Jovanovich, discusses the trail of victims that Jovanovich has left, as well as links to Windsor.
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APMA’s Flavio Volpe appointed to Order of Canada
Flavio Volpe, APMA President & Order of Canada member joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss his appointment to the Order of Canada.
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Canadian energy in 2023 & what to expect in 2024
EnergiMedia’s CEO & Publisher Markham Hislop discusses what happened in the Canadian energy in 2023 & what to expect in 2024.
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Renaldo Agostino: Should city council revisit $40 million Housing Accelerator Fund rejection?
Ward 3 city councillor Renaldo Agostino discusses whether Windsor city council should revist the $40 million Housing Accelerator Fund rejection.
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MPP Andrew Dowie: 2023 in review & what 2024 will bring
Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss what 2023 brought and what to expect in 2024.
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Is 2024 the year of the AI copyright wars?
Tech expert Carmi Levy discusses if 2024 will be the year of AI copyright wars following The New York Times suing OpenAI & Microsoft for content scraping.
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What to expect in space in 2024 and from the Canadian Space Mining Corp
CEO of the Canadian Space Mining Corp. (CSMC) Dan Sax joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss what to expect in space in 2024 & from (CSMC).
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What weather to expect starting 2024
Senior climatologist at Environment and Climate Change Canada, David Phillips, discusses what weather to expect starting off the new year in 2024.
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How serious a problem is misinformation & disinformation?
Tech expert and journalist Carmi Levy discusses just how serious a problem misinformation & disinformation is heading into 2024.
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Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples if the rituals don’t resemble marriage
Windsor Essex Pride Fest president Wendi Nicholson discusses the Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples if the rituals don’t resemble marriage.
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What Canadians should know when flying this holiday season
Air Passenger Rights’ Gabor Lukacs joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss what you need to know when flying this holiday season.
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Globe & Mail: Does Windsor have the savvy to bring its downtown back to life?
Ward 3 councillor Renaldo Agostino discusses The Globe & Mail’s Pop-Up Bureau article Does Windsor have the savvy to bring its downtown back to life?
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MP Kusmierczyk on sparring over housing funds & zoning requirements with Mayor Dilkens
Windsor Tecumseh MP Irek Kusmierczyk discusses his recent online sparring match over federal housing funds & zoning requirements with Mayor Dilkens.
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Canada: all new car sales must be 0 emissions by 2035
APMA President Flavio Volpe discusses Canada announcing its intention for all new car sales to be zero emissions by 2035 and whether it is feasible.
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New East Windsor housing developments up for debate
Ward 9 councillor Angelo Marignani discusses housing development proposals for Ward 7 and how to balance the need for more housing with residents’ concerns.
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UWindsor hosting international World War 1 conference
Professor Robert Nelson, Department Head History at UWindsor discusses The International Society for First World War Studies: “Learning about the First World War” taking place in Windsor Ontario this weekend.
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Majority of Essex County municipalities against regional waste and organics collection
Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie discusses what the majority of Essex County municipalities voting against regional waste and organics collection means.
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Queen’s Park Check-In: Fall Session with Essex MPP Anthony Leardi
Essex MPP Anthony Leardi discusses the start of the Fall Session, his priorities, what he’s heard this summer, & thoughts on Premier Ford’s polling.
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Nii Ndahlohke / I Work commissions First Nations artists to explores forced labour of students at Mount Elgin Industrial School
Julie Rae Tucker (Art Windsor Essex) & Mary Jane McCallum (University of Winnipeg) discuss their curated Art Windsor Essex show, Nii Ndahlohke / I Work.
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Some local landlords exploiting housing crisis
Ward 2 city councillor Fabio Costante discusses how some local landlords are exploiting the housing crisis & what needs to be done to address it.
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What the end of the writers strike means for Canadian TV & Film
Andrew Barnsley, Executive Producer of Schitt’s Creek & President of the Toronto Film School discusses the writers strike ending & what it means for Canada.
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Importance of seasonal workers to Windsor Essex
Ken Forth, President of Foreign Agricultural Resource Management Services discusses the importance of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program regionally.
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Smoke Alarm Test Day
Chief Laforet of Windsor Fire and Rescue Services discusses Smoke Alarm Test Day and why checking your safety devices is necessary.
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Queen’s Park Check-In: Fall Session with Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie
Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie discusses the start of the 2023 Ontario Legislature Fall Session, his priorities, & his thoughts on current polling.
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Canadians know fraud is rising but not what to do with compromised data
Adam Evans, Senior VP & Chief Information Security Officer at RBC discusses Canadians knowing fraud is rising but not what to do about compromised data.
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Food Banks Canada Poverty Report Card
Caroline Newton, Food Banks Canada’s Chief Communications Officer discusses Food Banks Canada’s Poverty Report Card & why Canada got a D+ & Ontario a D-.
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CTV News’ Scott Reid on House Speaker Rota’s resignation amid nazi invitation furor
CTV News analyst & former Director of Communications in the PMO of Paul Martin discusses Canada’s House Speaker’s resignation amid nazi invitation furor.
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Windsor’s Biggest Super Pizza
Dean Litster, owner of Armando’s Amherstburg discusses making the BIGGEST WINDSOR SUPER PIZZA he’s ever seen: 8 FEET LONG!
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UWindsor Political Science head Lydia Miljan on Rota resignation
UWindsor Political Science head Lydia Miljan discusses the Speaker of the House of Commons’ resignation because he invited someone who fought for the nazis.
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The risks and dangers of pointing lasers at airplanes
OPP Constable, Steven Duguay discusses a laser beam was shone at an airplane in Windsor Essex and the risks and dangers of pointing lasers at airplanes.
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Pelee Island Winery Brings the First Ever EPIC Harvest Festival to Kingsville
Chrystie Fysh, Executive Assistant at Pelee Island Winery discusses Pelee Island Winery organizing Kingsville’s first EPIC Harvest Festival.
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APMA’s Flavio Volpe on being named first Chamber CEO of the Year & Zelensky speech
Flavio Volpe, APMA president discusses the Ontario Chamber recognizing him as its inaugural CEO of the year & Ukrainian President Zelensky’s Toronto speech.
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LaSalle Mayor on green space, development, & the need for housing
LaSalle Mayor Crystal Meloche joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss green space, development, & the need for housing in LaSalle.
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Why APMA’s Flavio Volpe disagress with the PBO saying it’ll take 20 years to breakeven on EV investments.
APMA president Flavio Volpe explains why he disagrees with the Parliamentary Budget Officer claiming EV sector investments will take 20 years to breakeven.
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Premier Ford’s political scandals keep growing
Windsor-West MPP Lisa Gretzky discusses the ever growing list of scandals that are plaguing the Doug Ford government.
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Does spray painting an eyesore house help downtown?
Ward 3 city councillor Renaldo Agostino discusses 841 Ouellette Ave.’s transformation from a rundown eyesore into a work of art & the ensuing conversation.
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In push to build more homes Ontario delays energy efficiency
The Narwhal reporter Fatima Syed discusses the province of Ontario delaying energy efficiency in its push to build more homes.
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Is removing garbage pickup from alleys smart?
Windsor’s Ward 4 city councillor Mark McKenzie discusses city council approving an RFP to look at removing alleyway garbage.
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What would you do to stay young forever? The anti-aging industry is worth BILLIONS
Alex Cyr, contributing editor at Toronto Life discusses the global anti-aging industry that is worth billions and why Earth’s richest people are all in.
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Open Streets needs volunteers
Michelle Staadegaard, manager for culture and events at the City of Windsor discusses 2023 Open Streets and the need for up to 300 volunteers.
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NATO looks to space with inaugural space conference
Daniel Sax, CEO Canadian Space Mining Corp. discusses NATO holding an inaugural conference on space collaboration.
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Federal housing minister in attendance for opening of Windsor’s newest affordable housing project
Sean Fraser, Canada’s Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities discusses the opening of Meadowbrook, Windsor’s newest affordable housing project.
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Canadians deserve better than fake Pharmacare
Dr. Melanie Bechard of Canadian Doctors for Medicare chair joins me to discuss her Toronto Star column, Canadians deserve better than fake Pharmacare.
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Police Chief Bellaire on major international auto theft ring based in Windsor being dismantled
Chief Bellaire of the Windsor Police Service discusses Project Fairfield which dismantled a major international auto theft ring based in Windsor.
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Ford Fest Windsor
Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie discusses Premier Ford bringing Ford Fest to Windsor Ontario on August 11, 2023.
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Toronto pilot project allows alcohol in certain parks
Adriano Ciotoli, co-owner of Windsor Eats discusses a Toronto pilot project allowing public alcohol consumption in 27 parks & if it could happen in Windsor.
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What kinds of education materials resonate with cannabis consumers?
Dr. Daniel Bear, Humber College discusses his latest his research initiative about what kinds of education materials resonate with cannabis consumers.
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DWBIA-funded buskers performing on downtown street corners every Saturday night in August
Renaldo Agostino (Ward 3 city councillor) & Bilal Nasser discuss the Downtown Windsor BIA funding buskers to perform every Saturday night in August.
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These aren’t your grandparents’ auto jobs
Flavio Volpe (APMA president) discusses NextStar Energy EV battery plant starting to hire and how the jobs won’t be the auto jobs of our grandparents.
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Canadian Space Mining Corp. hires former International Space Station Commander
Dr. Andrew Feustel, NASA astronaut, geophysicist & 2018 ISS commander discuss joining the Canadian Space Mining Corporation & what he brings to its mission.
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Queer Walk LGBTQ2SAI+ app launching at Windsor-Essex Pride Fest with Guided Tour
Jessica Sartori (Parallel 42 Systems) & Walter Cassidy (local educator) Queer Walk, a new app that showcases the history of Windsor’s LGBTQ2SAI+ community.
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Photo speed camera considered for Windsor
Ward 7 councillor Angelo Marignani joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss speed cameras being considered in Windsor and other traffic calming measures used locally.
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META starts removing news from Canada
Carmi Levy, tech journalist and expert discusses META starting to remove news from Facebook and Instagram in Canada due to Bill C-18, The Online News Act.
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Emancipation Day 2023
Leslie McCurdy, Black Council of Windsor Essex chair discusses Emancipation Day, its history & meaning for the local Black community & Emancipation Jubilee.
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Canada announces Express Entry invitations for newcomers with trades experience
Windsor Tecumseh MP Irek Kusmierczyk discusses the Government of Canada announcing express entry invitations for newcomers with trades experience.
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Anarchy at the…movies?
Vincent Georgie, Windsor International Film Festival director discusses audiences’ behaviour at movie theatres descending to anarchy & what to do about it.
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Individual cigarette warning labels now in Canada
Gordon Thane, Manager of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention at the Windsor Essex County Health Unit discusses health warnings on individual cigarettes.
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Trudeau pans Poilievre’s approach as ‘dangerous for Canadians’
Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst discusses Prime Minister Trudeau panning CPC leader Pierre Poilievre’s approach to politics as “dangerous for Canadians”.
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How the ‘sandwich generation’ manages the stress of aging parents and young children
Corinne Rusch-Drutz, CEO Kensington Health Foundation discusses how the ‘sandwich generation’ manages the stress of aging parents and young children.
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Curling appears poised to move to WFCU CENTRE from Roseland
Terry Fink, Future of Curling in Windsor-Essex committee member discusses a report recommending moving curling from Roseland to the WFCU Centre.
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How mining the moon can be environmentally beneficial for Earth
Daniel Sax, CEO and founder of the Canadian Space Mining Corporation joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on the Shift to discuss how mining the moon can be environmentally beneficial for Earth. Audio Link Find more of Jon Liedtke’s opinion and commentary on AM800 CKLW HERE
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Potential curling move of curling from Roseland to WFCU Centre prompts concerns from Riverside Skating Club
Peiling Huang, Riverside Skating Club president discuss Windsor admin recommending moving curling from Roseland curling club to the WFCU Centre.
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NextStar begins hiring at new EV battery plant
Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss NextStar beginning hiring at new EV battery plant.
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Dear Canada: Alberta needs you
Markham Hislop, CEO & Publisher of EnergiMedia discusses the Energy Transition and Post-Combustion, and what Alberta could be doing right.
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Paul Reubens, Pee-wee Herman star, dead at 70
Richard Crause, host of CTV’s Pop Life and CTV News Channel regular film critic discusses the star of Pee-Wee Herman, Paul Reubens, dying at the age of 70.
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Detroit chef Omar Anani crowned King of the North on Food Network’s ‘Chopped: All-American Showdown’
Detroit chef and Saffron de Twah co-owner Omar Anani discusses winning Food Network’s ‘Chopped: All-American Showdown’ KING OF THE NORTH & moving to finals.
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Conservative MP Tony Baldinelli on Paul Bernardo transfer
Conservative MP Tony Baldinelli discusses the Bernardo transfer, his Private Member Bill to prevent these transfers, & why Minister Mendicino should resign.
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Florida schools now must teach that some Black people benefited from slavery
Irene Moore-Davis discusses Florida public schools now teaching that some Black people benefited from slavery because it taught them useful skills.
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CSMC announces modular hospital built with Canadian Space Agency funding
Daniel Sax, CEO Canadian Space Mining Corp. discusses his remote & Indigenous-focused modular hospital that be be sent to the north or THE MOON!
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The Liberals still don’t get it on housing
Max Fawcett, lead columnist at Canada’s National Observer discusses why the Liberals are offside on housing & why they vulnerable to Conservatives.
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Nuclear threat from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompts updated Canadian catastrophe plans
Ed Waller, Ontario Tech University professor discusses how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompted updated Canadian catastrophe plans.
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Michigan SAG-AFTRA members hold rally at Spirit of Detroit Plaza
Eric Wydra, SAG-AFTRA Michigan President discusses the current SAG-AFTRA strike that overlaps with the WGA strike and a rally being held downtown Detroit.
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Local Dragon Boat recruitment now in effect
Cathy Ouellette-Caughy with Dragon Boat Windsor Essex discusses a new recruitment drive for those who want to participate in Dragon Boat Windsor Essex.
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Councillor Agostino receives neighbourhood support for park monitors at core park
Ward 3 councillor Renaldo Agostino discusses a new program at Ward 3’s Mitchell Park that has 4 supervisors providing programming for youth 7 days a week.
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Essex, Waterloo, Durham and Ottawa face ambulance pressures; province won’t release offload delay data
Bruce Krauter, Chief, Essex-Windsor EMS joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke to discuss ambulance pressures in Windsor Essex and how things stand today.
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Border City Data: Visualizing Ontario Water Quality
Doug Sartori (HackForge & Parallel 42 Systems) discusses Border City Data’s event “Visualizing Ontario Water Quality” and why OPEN DATA is useful.
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Former OPP commissioner on Paul Bernardo’s transfer called ‘sound’ by corrections review
Former OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis discusses serial killer Paul Bernardo’s transfer called “sound” by Correctional Service of Canada.
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MPP Andrew Dowie on Ontario paying one-third of all EV deals
Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie discusses Ontario paying one-third of production subsidies (to $15Billion) for ALL Ontario EV investments, past & present.
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Two First Nations won’t support Ontario nuclear power expansion until waste questions are answered
Reporter Matteo Cimellaro (The NATIONAL OBSERVER) discusses two First Nations not supporting Ontario nuclear expansion until waste questions are answered.
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West-end homeless encampment removed & what’s needed to help those in need
Windsor Ward 2 councillor Fabio Costante discusses a homeless encampment clearing & how to reduce homelessness & Windsor’s affordable housing waitlist.
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Additional Windsor police downtown could negatively impact marginalized communities
Leslie McCurdy, chair Black Council of Windsor Essex discusses why a downtown Windsor police campaign could negative impact marginalized communities.
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Windsor jobless rate drops while national economy adds jobs & jobless rate increase
JUSTIN FALCONER, CEO of Workforce Windsor Essex, joins to discuss Windsor’s jobless rate dropping to 5.8% from 6.5%.
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APMA VOLPE on Ontario paying one-third of all EV deals & TEAM CANADA approach
Flavio Volpe, president APMA Canada discusses Ontario paying one-third production subsidies up to $15-billion for ALL EV investments, past & present.
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Ontario Medical Association releases Progress Report on health care
Ontario Medical Assoc. president Dr. Andrew Park discusses Ontario’s primary care crisis & doctors’ pledge to work with government for better patient care.
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Canada close to finalizing Stellantis deal…again
Greg Layson, Auto News Canada discusses Canada & Ontario’s governments reportedly finalizing the NextStar EV Battery Plant after construction was paused.
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Ontario under HIGH to EXTREME wildfire risk
Mike Coste, Chief Fire Prevention Officer at Windsor Fire and Rescue Services discusses 3 provinces under wildfire risks & what to know about wildfires.
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Neo-nazis in Southwest Ontario
Grant LaFleche of The Hamilton Spectator discusses a Hamilton neo-nazi group claiming to be part of the ‘fastest growing nationalist community in Canada’.
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Downtown cleanup with Councillor Renaldo Agostino
Ward 3 city councillor Renaldo Agostino is asking residents and business owners to roll up their sleeves and help him clean up alleys downtown…literally.
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Target removes some 2SLGBTQ+ products
Wendi Nicholson, Windsor Essex Pride Fest president, discusses Target removing some 2SLGBTQ+ products merchandise before Pride Month after threats.
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Canada Cannabis Strategy Roundtable not formed after 1 year
Matt Lamers, International Editor at MJBizDaily discusses Canada’s Cannabis Roundtable not being formed one year after being announced.
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Tina Turner passes away at 83
Eric Alper, music commentator & publicist discusses Tina Turner passing away at 83 years old, her impact on music & her legacy as a singer and songwriter.
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Period Poverty: Choosing between menstrual products or meals
Alana Livesey from Plan International Canada discusses how twenty-five percent of Canadian women have chosen between menstrual products and meals.
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Do students need school breakfast programs?
Lorraine Goddard, CEO United Way / Centraide Windsor Essex discusses a push for the Ontario government to provide Ontario students a free breakfast.
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Free training for autoworkers post-EV Plant construction pause
Flavio Volpe, APMA Canada president, discusses managing a provincially funded paid job placement program to find full-time auto jobs for 360 people.
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AM800 CKLW: Senator Patrick Brazeau wants warning labels on alcohol
Senator Patrick Brazeau has battled with alcoholism & is three years sober and he wants warning labels on alcohol due to the risk of various cancers.
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Spirits Canada questions why foreign wine & beer corporations have greater market access than Ontario distillers’ spirits
Jan Westcott of Spirits Canada questions why consumers have greater access to beer and wine made in foreign countries over Ontario distillers’ spirits.
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AM800 CKLW: TRUSTED-TRAVELLER PROGRAM REVAMP TO SPEED UP AIRPORT LINES
Marty Firestone (Travel Secure) discusses Canada revamping the trusted-traveler program to speed up travel before the summer travel season.
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AM800 CKLW: Ontario announces new energy storage & gas-fired generation
Justin Rangooni (Energy Storage Canada) discusses Ontario electric demand growth & fossil fuel-reliant industries shifting to electricity.
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AM800 CKLW: ONTARIO ENGINEERS REMOVE CANADIAN WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT FOR IMMIGRANTS
MPP Andrew Dowie discusses legislative changes allowing immigrant engineers coming to Ontario to work and his time as an engineer before entering politics.
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Local saxophonist Ted Hogan to perform at Buskers on the Block
Local saxophonist Ted Hogan joins me on AM800 CKLW to discuss performing at the new DWBIA event, Buskers on the Block, and performs live on air.
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Project Arrow goes south for its first on-road test
Flavio Volpe, APMA president discusses Project Arrow’s first on-road test of the Canadian made vehicle showcasing what the Canadian auto-industry can supply.
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New study highlights ongoing gaps in Canadian medical cannabis access
David Brown, editor of Stratcann joins to discuss a new study highlighting ongoing gaps in Canadian medical cannabis access.
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UNIFOR444 President David Cassidy on Michigan Right to Work Repeal
David Cassidy, President of UNIFOR444 joins to discuss Michigan repealing right-to-work legislation & what it means for the Canadian labour movement.
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Canadian Farmer Shortage
Canada facing farmer shortage over the next decade and 66% of producers don’t have succession plans.
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One in Three Canadians in Terrible Financial State
One in Three Canadians in Terrible Financial State and I interview Andrea Orr, Local Licensed Insolvency Trustee.
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AM800 CKLW: How climate change can affect supply chains
CSIS reports that climate change will melt the Northwest Passage allowing for more easy navigation which will impact national supply chains.
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AM800 CKLW: March Break Winter Storm
Marty Firestone of Travel Secure joins to discuss what to know if you’re travelling on Friday during the storm.
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AM800 CKLW: Small Business Entrepreneurship Centre Highlights Local Women Entrepreneurs
The Windsor Essex Small Business and Entrepreneurship Centre highlights local women entrepreneurs on International Women’s Day.
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AM800 CKLW: Craft Brewers Respond to Record Tax Increase & Women in Brewing
Christine Comeau, executive director of the Canadian Craft Brewers Association, joins to discuss a record tax increase on beer & Women in Brewing.
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AM800 CKLW: Residential Builders say there are Plenty of Opportunities for Women in Construction
Residential builders say there are many opportunities for Women in construction and Richard Lyall, president of RESCON joins to discuss.
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AM800 CKLW: Downtown Mission Town Hall
Jessica Amlin lives across from DT Mission, attended the town hall last night, and she shares her experiences of what it’s like to live in the area.
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AM800 CKLW: MPP Gretzky clapped over in QP on International Women’s Day
Windsor-West MPP Lisa Gretzky was clapped over by PCs in Queen’s Park on International Women’s Day and she joins to discuss.
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AM800 CKLW: WIFF Presents Love in the Time of Fentanyl
The Windsor International Film Festival is screening Love in the Time of Fentanyl and hosting a Q&A with a frontline outreach worker from Vancouver B.C.
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AM800 CKLW: Record numbers of young families are leaving Ontario because they can’t afford living here
Mike Moffatt, Senior director at Smart Prosperity Institute discusses record numbers of young families leaving Ontario because they can’t afford living here.
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AM800 CKLW: Poilievre won’t sanction MPs who dined with far-right German politician & constituent wants an MP synagogue visit
Poilievre won’t sanction MPs who dined with far-right German politician & constituent wants an MP synagogue visit to help mend fences.
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AM800 CKLW: Opioid Alert Issued After 11 ER overdose visits
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit flagging 11 opioid overdose ER visits last week, & councillor and health unit board member Renaldo Agostino discusses.
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AM800 CKLW: Former Ward 3 councillor Rino Bortolin on Windsor’s BIA takeover
City council voted to take over all nine BIAs & refused to seat their elected members for 60 days and former ward 3 councillor Rino Bortolin discusses.
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AM800 CKLW: Armando’s Amherstburg’s Pizza March Madness
Armando’s Amherstburg is going head-to-head against itself and pitting special pies against one another & owner Dean Litster joins to discuss.
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AM800 CKLW: Author Stephen Marche, On Writing and Failure!
Stephen Marche, the author of On Writing and Failure! joins to discuss his book and its launch at Biblioasis in Windsor Ontario.
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AM800 CKLW: Corrupt system leads to leaks & spills at Fort McMurray oil sands plant
Will Imperial Oil’s Kearl oilsands 2022 industrial wastewater leak be the sector’s last straw? Energi Media’s publisher Markham Hislop joins to discuss.
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AM800 CKLW: WINDSOR ESSEX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOES TO QUEENS PARK LOBBY DAY
Rakesh Naidu, president and CEO Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce discusses going to Queen’s Park to lobby with other chambers for issues.
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AM800 CKLW: 2022 BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU SCAM TRACKER RISK REPORT
Jennifer Matthews, CEO, Better Business Bureau serving Western Ontario joins to discuss the 2022 Better Business Bureau’s Scam Tracker Risk Report.
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AM800 CKLW: Poilievre rallies raise question of “freedom” of speech
A Toronto lawyer & citizen reporter who was banned from a Pierre Poilievre rally has been allowed back and we ask Caryma Sa’d why she was initially banned.
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AM800 CKLW: Fabio Costante on Windsor’s 6,500 long affordable housing waitlist & how to eliminate it
Ward 2 councillor & community housing corp chair Fabio Costante discusses Windsor’s 6500 long afford housing waitlist & what it takes to clear it.
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AM800 CKLW: Detroit’s first Black-owned grocery store in nearly a decade set to open Summer 2023
The Neighborhood Grocery owner Raphael Wright discusses opening the first Black-owned grocery store in Detroit in nearly a decade.
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AM800 CKLW: Mining on the moon is no longer a looney idea, & Canada can capitalize
Daniel Sax, CEO Canadian Space Mining Corp, discusses space mining, Canada’s first mover advantage, & why we should treat it with ambition, not incredulity.
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Interview with CTV W5’s Thunder Bay documentarian Ryan McMahon
Anishinaabe journalist Ryan McMahon discusses his documentary “THUNDERBAY” about the Police, area’s history of racism, & institutional failings.
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1-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Laura Osman, a CP reporter in Ukraine discusses Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that has killed thousands of civilians and millions more displaced.
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AM800 CKLW: ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE
Laura Osman, Canadian Press reporter joins to discuss the One-year solemn anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Ontario farmer opposes dumping thousands of litres amid inflation & supply management
Sylvain Charlebois, The Food Professor, discusses the absurdities of an Ontario farmer dumping thousands of litres amid inflation & supply management.
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Canada summons Ambassador over suspected Chinese Spy Balloon
Stephanie Carvin, Carleton University associate professor & former NATSEC analyst discusses summoning the Chinese Ambassador due to the Chinese Spy Balloon.
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Buried Evidence on CTV’s W5 Genevieve Beauchemin
CTV W5’s Genevieve Beauchemin discusses going into a Quebec prison to speak to Daniel Jolivet about decades old evidence he & his lawyer fought to uncover.
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Federal Liberals pull controversial gun bill amendments
Stephanie Levitz (Toronto Star, Ottawa Bureau) discusses the federal pulling gun bill amendments, including a new definition of assault-style weapons.
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Tim Hortons has been tracking customers’ locations
James McLeod, former journalist, discusses Tim Hortons tracking customers’ locations through the Tims app & how everyone affected got a free coffee & donut.
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Ontario announces new healthcare plans
Ontario Minister of Health Parliamentary Assistant MPP Robin Martin joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss Ontario healthcare changes.
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Registered Nurses’ Association Ontario reacts to Ontario health changes
Dr. Doris Grinspun, CEO Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario discusses her thoughts on health changes by the Ontario government.
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The Rise of AI
Doug Sartori, principal consultant of Parallel 42, joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss the rise of AI.
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Canada’s gay sperm restrictions challenged
Wendi Nicholson (President Windsor-Essex Pride Fest) discusses a gay man challenging the constitutionality of restricting gay & bisexual sperm donations.
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World Hijab Day, anti-Islam legislation, and Islamophobia
Sarah Mushtaq writes about race, gender discusses World Hijab Day, anti-Islam legislation, and Islamophobia more broadly in society.
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2022 in Review: QAnon in Canada
Dr. Christine Sarteschi, Associate Professor of Social Work and Criminology at Chatham University discusses QAnon’s spread in Canada during 2022.
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THE SHIFT: DEC 30 2022
CPC leader Pierre Poilievre on Canada bail reform; 2022 in Review: (Dr. Sarteschi & Canada & QAnon), (Flavio Volpe & AMPA) & (MPP Dowie & Windsor-Tecumseh).
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AM800 CKLW: Jon Liedtke interviews Pierre Poilievre on bail reform following OPP killing
Pierre Poilievre, Leader of his Majesty’s Loyal Opposition & Conservative Party leader joins to discuss Canada bail reform post OPP killing.
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APMA’s Volpe looks back at the Ambassador Bridge Blockade
Flavio Volpe (President, Automotive Parts Manufactures’ Association Canada) joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke to look back at the Ambassador Bridge Blockade.
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2022 in Review with Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie
Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to review 2022 and discuss what to expect in 2023.
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THE SHIFT: DEC 29 2022
Canada covers Windsor border blockade costs; Convoy movement targets LGBT community; Every Corporate Xmas Tree; Russia tariffs hurt farmers; winter travel.
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Federal Government covers Windsor’s Ambassador Bridge Blockade costs
Windsor Tecumseh MP, Irek Kusmiercyk and Ward 2 City Councillor Fabio Costante discuss the blockade reimbursement and 2022 year in review.
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2SLGBTQ+ community targeted with false claims of “grooming”
Grant Lafleche, Journalist at Hamilton Spectator discusses false claims of ‘grooming’ children being targeted at the 2SLGBTQ+ community by bigots and liars.
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Every Corporate Christmas Tree in Toronto
Shawn Micallef, Toronto Star columnist & Windsor native discusses his annual ranking of Every Corporate Christmas Tree in Toronto.
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THE SHIFT: Dec 28 2022
Smart home are smart tools for abuse; Health Canada annual cannabis results; Ontario physicans can prescribe common medication; housing market trends; 2022 drink trends.
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Health Canada’s sixth Canadian Cannabis Survey shows legalization concerns unfounded
David Brown, publisher of StratCann discusses Health Canada’s sixth cannabis survey & legalization concerns being unfounded and amplified for partisan gain.
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Ontario to allow pharmacists to prescribe for common ailments in 2023
Tim Brady, Pharmacist and Owner of Brady’s Pharmacy discusses Ontario allowing pharmacists to prescribe medication for common ailments in 2023.
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What to expect with 2023’s housing market
Dan Gemus, Broker of Record and Owner of the Dan Gemus Real Estate Team discusses interest rates, housing markets, & what to expect in 2023.
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2022’s best AND worst food & drink marketing campaigns
Adriano Ciotoli (Windsor Eats) joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss 2022’s BEST and WORST food and drink marketing campaigns.
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Windsor restaurant woes & the need to support local
Adriano Ciotoli, co-owner Windsor Eats joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke to discuss Windsor restaurant woes & the need to support local now more than ever.
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Canadian tourists may be prohibited from claiming trip cancellations to Jamaica amid violence, travel expert warns
Martin Firestone, President Travel Secure discusses how Canadian tourists may be prohibited from claiming trip cancellations to Jamaica amid violence.
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The Upside: Legacy Cabin coming to Bryerswood Camp
Cathy Robertson, vice-president Bryerswood Youth Camp discusses Bryerswood Youth Camp receiving an investment from the WindsorEssex Community Foundation.
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Canadian Space Mining Corp. receives 2nd federal contract for Connected Care Medical Module
Dan Sax, CEO Canadian Space Mining Corp. discusses receiving another contract from the Canadian Space Agency advancing a Connected Care Medical Module.
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THE SHIFT: DEC 9 2022
Windsor culinary establishments at risk; Canadian tourists to Jamaica in refund limbo; Canadian Space Mining Corp.’s 2nd fed. contact; Bryserswood Legacy Cabin.
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THE SHIFT – Nov. 25, 2022
Public Order Emergency Inquiry & local testimony; Premier Ford walks back some housing changes; Ontario’s 5 largest healthcare unions declare SOS for public hospitals.
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MP Masse on Windsor’s Ambassador Bridge Blockade reimbursement
Windsor-West MP Brian Masse discusses his demand to the federal government to reimburse Windsor $5.7 million spent on the Ambassador Bridge Blockade.
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EXPLAINER: Public Order Emergency Inquiry into the convoy
Mubin Shaikh (Public Safety, National Security & Counter Terrorism professor at Seneca College) discusses the convoy public inquiry & the Emergencies Act.
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Premier Ford walks back some Ontario housing bill environmental changes
Fatima Syed, reporter with The Narwhal discusses Premier Ford facing backlash over his housing bill & walking back some changes in face of public pressure.
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Five largest healthcare unions declare SOS for public hospitals
Jackie Walker, Nursing Division President at SEIU Healthcare discusses a public hospital network collapse and the largest healthcare unions calling SOS.
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MPP Lisa Gretzky discusses Ontario asking doctors to stay open late & on weekends
Windsor West MPP Lisa Gretzky discusses Premier Ford’s ask of Ontario doctors to stay open late and on weekends amid healthcare shortages.
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Health Canada’s Cannabis Act Review with Dr. Daniel Bear
Dr. Daniel Bear, Professor Social and Community Services at Humber College discusses his federal Cannabis Act Review submission & not-for-profit models.
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THE SHIFT – Nov. 24, 2022
Ontario Asks Family Clinics to Work Overtime to help Hospitals (MPP Gretzky); Cannabis Act Review (Dr. Bear); Public Order Emergency Inquiry (Flavio Volpe, APMA)
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APMA’s Flavio Volpe vindicated for Ambassador Bridge Blockade injunction during public order in
APMA’s Flavio Volpe feels vindicated during emergency inquiry into convoy for the Ambassador Bridge Blockade injunction he filed.
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THE SHIFT – Aug 19, 2022
Jon Liedtke fills in for Patty Handysides on The Shift. Doug Sartori (Rose City Politics) joins to talk about the upcoming election and council nominations.