Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Illegal to legal: Abi Roach’s cannabis journey leads to her own brand design, GREAZY
Abi Roach, head of marketing and merch at Mera Cannabis discusses her illegal to legal cannabis journey leading to her own legal brand design, GREAZY.
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The Politics of All-Way Stops
Stephen Kaputsa (former Windsor Transportation planner) & Ward 2 Councillor Fabio Costante discuss city admin wanting stricter approvals for all-way stops.
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TUESDAY ROUNDTABLE
THE TUESDAY ROUNDTABLE discusses all-way stops, moving garbage collection, a new Windsor Spitfires head coach, & the world’s worst drivers are…DETROITERS.
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Dan MacDonald Show (7/24/23)
Housing targets, Barbenheimer, Twitter to X, high-frequency rail delays, oilsands & emissions tech, arts funding, & one of Canada’s most wanted arrested.
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One of Canada’s most wanted fugitives arrested in Michigan
Chris Lewis, CTV News Public Safety Analyst and former OPP Commissioner discusses one of Canada’s most wanted fugitives taken into custody by U.S. Marshals.
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Twitter rebranding to X
Tony Chapman, marketing and branding expert discusses Elon Musk rebranding Twitter to X and whether it’s a good business move.
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Windsor ranks lowest for culture grants, culture operating costs & culture total costs per capita
Artists Kamryn Cusumano & Bilal Nasser discuss Windsor’s worst ranking of 12 Canadian cities for culture (grants, grant management cost, & total cost).
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Oil sands companies failed to deploy emissions-reducing tech. Canadians must hold them accountable
Markham Hislop, Energi.media publisher and CEO, discusses companies not using emissions-reducing tech & why they must be held accountable.
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MONDAY ROUNDTABLE
Monday’s Roundtable discusses Windsor housing targets, Barbenheimer SHATTERS box office, Twitter becomes X, & Toronto-Quebec City high-frequency rail delay.
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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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AM800 CKLW: Dan MacDonald Show MONDAY ROUNDTABLE
The roundtable on recouping doctors’ COVID loans via OHIP deduction, National Tattoo Day, Calgary Stampede horse killed, Canadian teen defaces temple.
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SOOTSOAP’S #1 Firefighter-Approved All-Natural Personal Decontamination Product Line Continues to Expand With Grant Program
SOOTSOAP co-Founder, K. Dee Howard, discusses being one of 10 winning recipients of the Visa Canada She’s Next Grant Program, which supports women-owned small businesses in Canada.
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Money Matters: How to save on groceries to travel amid inflation
Money Matters Personal Finance & Travel Expert Barry Choi talks about Aeroplan benefits and how to save on groceries to travel amid inflation.
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Ontario Liberal leadership candidate Nate Erskine-Smith
Ontario Liberal leadership candidate Nate Erskine-Smith discusses his campaign for Ontario Liberal Party leader and Ontario premier.
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FRIDAY ROUNDTABLE
Fabio Costante & Bobby Russon discuss a Windsor police noise & traffic blitz, an illegal mushroom store that won’t close, alley cleanliness, & Safe Beds.
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Canadian Transportation Agency proposes changes to passenger rights charter
Gabor Lukcas (Air Passenger Rights Canada) discusses proposals to improve complaint processing and target flight disruption loopholes for travellers.
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How will Bank of Canada raising the key interest rate affect Windsor Essex house prices and listings?
Dan Gemus of the Dan Gemus Real Estate Team discusses The Bank of Canada raising the key interest rate to 5% & how it affects local house prices & listings.
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STRONG MAYOR POWERS debate with Councillor Kieran McKenzie & MPP Andrew Dowie
Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie & Windsor Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie discuss whether STRONG MAYOR POWERS are necessary.
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THURSDAY ROUNDTABLE
Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie & Jeff Denomme discuss a new poutinerie, whether politicians read, increased Windsor parking costs, & backyard chickens.
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Don’t Read the Dearborn Independent
Jon, Melinda and Doug look at a request for transparency around the use of strong mayor powers and the idea of a dedicated phone line for social services.
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MP Kusmierczyk questions why Conservatives won’t comment on EV Battery Plant deals
MP Irek Kusmierczyk questions why Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre & Essex MP Chris Lewis haven’t commented on the NextStar EV battery plant deal.
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MPP Dowie: First year in office & FORD FEST WINDSOR
MPP Andrew Dowie discusses his first year representing Windsor-Tecumseh, being the first Tecumseh PC representative in 93 years, and FORD FEST WINDSOR.
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City Building with Kristin Siapas: Parks, Programming, & Funding
Kristen Siapas discusses her free Jazz in the Park music series, funded by the City of Windsor Arts, Culture and Heritage Fund Grant, & the role of parks.
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WEDNESDAY ROUNDTABLE
Ryan Richardson, Gail Robertson & Mel Lucier on GOAT vs. BEAST, Windsor’s stalled anti-racism initiative, the largest cruise ship, & THREADS vs. Twitter.
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CTV Windsor: Jon Liedtke interviewed about Windsor illegal psilocybin dispensary
FunGuyz mushroom dispensary seeks a pathway to legalization for psilocybin akin to cannabis. Jon Liedtke opines for CTV Windsor.
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Canadian cybersecurity agency and FBI issue advisory over rising ‘Truebot’ cyberattacks
Tech Expert Carmi Levy talks about the Canadian cybersecurity agency and FBI issuing an advisory over rising ‘Truebot’ cyberattacks and what it means for you.
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Türkiye agrees to Sweden’s NATO
Stephen Saidman, Professor at Carlton University explains Türkiye agreeing to Sweden’s NATO membership, what it means, and if Canada is doing enough for NATO.
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TUESDAY ROUNDTABLE
Sherry Bondy & Greg Lemay discuss Pierre Poilievre & Danielle Smith photographed with a STRAIGHT PRIDE shirt, green energy, money worries, & shared roads.
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SHOULD PERMANENT PATIOS BECOMES THE NEW NORMAL?
Ward 3 City Councillor Renaldo Agostino discusses says the benefits far outweigh the risks for permanent patios at businesses throughout Windsor.
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Peaceful Parenting with Sarah Rosensweet
Peaceful Parenting Coach and Expert Sarah Rosensweet joins to answer all of your parenting questions.
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MONDAY ROUNDTABLE with authors and writers Christian LaForet and Vanessa Sheilds
Monday’s roundtable discusses Canada’s military spending, Windsor as Canada’s 7th safest city, banning certain home sales to the rich, & patio permanency.
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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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Rose City News Dirigible
A bit of an off-format show tonight. Jon, Melinda, and Doug talk about C-18, the local news apocalypse and social media.
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Nationalized Water Parks
Don, Jon and Doug talk about the reaction to a west-end encampment and take an uninformed look at the Toronto by-election.
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MORE SUPPORT NEEDED TO HELP YOUTH IN THE DIGITAL AGE
A new MediaSmarts report calls for more support and resources for parents, teachers and caring adults to help youth meet digital chalenges.
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GOOGLE TO REMOVE NEWS LINKS IN CANADA OVER ONLINE NEWS LAW
Tara Deschamps, Canadian Press Reporter explains what this means when you go to find Canadian news on Google going forward with Google removing NEWS from search.
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FRIDAY ROUNDTABLE
FRIDAY ROUNDTABLE WITH Friday Roundtable with Ward 2 Councillor Fabio Costane, Ryan T. Richardson and Don Merrifield Jr.
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WINDSOR’S FIRST GSA ORGANIZER DISCUSSES FIGHTING FOR STUDENT RIGHTS
Joey Wright discusses fighting for student 2SLGBTQI+ rights when he started the region’s first Gay Straight Alliance and needed support for students.
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PREMIER FORD EXTENDS STRONG MAYOR LEGISLATION TO WINDSOR
Windsor Ward 2 City Councillor Fabio Costante shares his thoughts on the Strong Mayor Legislation coming to Windsor.
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Sarah Booth submitted for EMMY consideration
AM800 CKLW’s LIVE AND LOCAL guest host Jon Liedtke is joined by Sarah Booth, a local actess, to talk about her being submitted for EMMY consideration for her role in the hit Amazon show “Three Pines”.
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JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES RETURN TO WFCU CENTRE
David Spalding, local spokesperson for Jehovah’s Witnesses Canada discusses their upcoming weekend convention at the WFCU Centre.
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👖👖👖with Kieran McKenzie
Jon and Doug are joined by Ward 9 Councillor Kieran McKenzie to discuss a new approach to advisory committees, operating budget review comittee, and ‘unreasonable behaviour’ in public meetings.
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Branding Consultant for Shitsville
Jon, Don and Doug discuss the Civic Esplanade Master Plan.
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AM800 CKLW: WIFF SUMMER PROGRAMMING & WEEKEND FLICK PICKS
WIFF Executive Director and Chief Programmer Vincent Georgie joins to discuss WIFF’s SUMMER PROGRAMMING and shares his WIFF WEEKEND WATCHLIST.
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AM800 CKLW: MONDAY ROUNDTABLE
Dan MacDonald, Megan Ball Rigden, & Jon Liedtke discuss PRIDE, Windsor public school students skipping PRIDE FLAG raising, & LGBT issues at home & beyond.
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FRIDAY ROUNDTABLE
Vanessa Shields & Christian Laforet discuss Ontario covering 1/3 of Stellantis deal, Pedal & Pour 12-person cycle, 2023 Detroit Grand Prix & CODE BLACKS.
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City of Windsor boat trips to Peche Island return
Ward 7 Councillor Angelo Marignani joins to discuss the resumption of City of Windsor boat service to Peche Island.
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Doin’ it the French Way
Don, Jon and Doug talk about the latest developments on the Stellantis / LG Battery Plant.
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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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First authorization for MDMA approved for Canadian patient
Nick Kadysh, CEO of PharmAla discusses the first authorized MDMA treatment of a patient outside of a clinical trial in Canadian history.
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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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RCP SHOW: Don’t Burn it Down Folks
On this episode Jon, Melinda and Doug each bring their own item for your consideration.
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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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Nice Battery Plant You Got There…
Jon, Melinda and Doug dissect the drama surrounding the NextStar (Stellantis/LGES) EV Battery Plant investment.
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AM800 CKLW: FRIDAY ROUNDTABLE
Kristen Siapas and Vanessa Shields discuss Peel Region divorce, councillor Francis’ marina dreams, Windsor police officer convoy donation, & Cineplex fees.
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AM800 CKLW: SAFEPOINT CTS UPDATE
Ward 2 Windsor Councillor Fabio Costante provided an update about SafePoint CTS & how the facility is able to help clients access social services.
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AM800 CKLW: WIFF SUMMER PROGRAMMING & WEEKEND FLICK PICKS
WIFF Executive Director and Chief Programmer Vincent Georgie joins to discuss WIFF’s SUMMER PROGRAMMING and shares his WIFF WEEKEND WATCHLIST.
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AM800 CKLW: WESTJET STRIKE? What to know
Marty Firestone, TravelSecure president, talks about to know if you’re offered compensation for flights booked during possible WestJet strike.
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AM800 CKLW: Will WINDSOR EXPRESS be in new BASKETBALL SUPER LEAGUE?
Basketball Super League President David Magley wherever Windsor Express plays their games, Windsor deserves a team in the new league.
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AM800 CKLW: FACIAL RECOGNITION AT AIRPORTS
John Gradek, Aviation Management with McGill University explains the pros and cons of facial recognition being used in Airports across Canada.
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AM800 CKLW: THURSDAY ROUNDTABLE
Megan Ball Rigden and Jeff Denomme discuss Stellantis developments, LGBTQ hate and violence getting lawmakers notice, and an Ontario Auditor General report showing concern about local water and air quality.
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AM800 CKLW: CITY BUILDING: CYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE IN WINDSOR
Windsor City Councillor Kieran McKenzie talks about what the city needs to do to improve the Cycling Infrastructure in Windsor
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AM800 CKLW: SHOULD ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BE REGULATED IN CANADA?
Carmi Levy, tech expert joins to discuss ChatGPT’s chief saying AI should be regulated and whether it should be regulated globally.
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AM800 CKLW: WEDNESDAY ROUNDTABLE
AM800’s Wednesday Roundtable with Gail Robertson and Mel Lucier discusses vehicle ownership length, facial recognition, ChatGPT, AI, & The Windsor Express.
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AM800 CKLW: MONDAY ROUNDTABLE
Monday’s roundtable discusses public smoking bans, politicians past statements & current perceptions, & vegans requesting less meat smells.
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AM800 CKLW: Heatseeker Hot Sauce Festival
Heatseeker Hot Sauce Festival organizers Jeff & Christie Denomme, & Ryan Eyres discuss Windsor’s hottest & newest festival; & Jeff eats hot peppers on air!
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AM800 CKLW: STOLEN VEHICLES INCREASING IN WINDSOR-ESSEX
CTV Public Safety Analyst & former OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis explains how to protect your car from theft, whether in a parking lot or your own driveway.
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AM800 CKLW: TICK AWARENESS WEEK
Michael Heimbach from Abell Pest Control talks about how to avoid your not-so-friendly neighbourhood tick (and Lyme Disease) this Tick Awareness Week.
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AM800 CKLW: THURSDAY ROUNDTABLE
Would you pay monthly for heated seats? How important is inclusionary language in school? Is the new passport WOKE? Should CNN have given Trump a townhall?
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What About Zalev’s?
Jon, Don, Melinda and Doug discuss Mayor Dilkens’ recent interview in the Narwhal Magazine about change in Windsor and the trade-offs between development and environment, building homes, industry, and a hospital near or on the Sandwich South lands, which leads all sorts of places.
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AM800 CKLW: MONDAY ROUNDTABLE
AM800 CKLW Roundtable: Is Windsor one of the unhappiest cities in Canada? Would you tip at the Apple Store? Do you interject when you see poor animal treatment?
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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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TUESDAY ROUNDTABLE
Universal mental healthcare, PM Trudeau vs. Poilievre, Canadians not welcome at the Panthers’ playoff games, & selfies…it’s the Tuesday Roundtable!
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AM800 CKLW: Ward 2 Fabio Costante responds to landlord complaints about rental bylaw licensing pilot
Windsor passed a residential rental bylaw licensing pilot for wards 1 & 2, and Ward 2 councillor Fabio Costante responds to landlord complaints.
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AM800 CKLW: APMA’s Flavio Volpe questions if Poilievre will kill EV industry funding
APMA President Flavio Volpe questions whether Pierre Poilievre will pull St. Thomas Volkswagen funding if he becomes Prime Minister of Canada.
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AM800 CKLW: Is Canada’s infrastructure prepared for the EV boom?
University of Concordia postdoctoral fellow (Electrical and Computer Engineering) Claude El-Bayeh joins to discuss today’s EV infrastructure & the future.
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AM800 CKLW: 9 TO 5 the Musical
Director Joe Cardinal talks about the upcoming production of 9 to 5 the musical.
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MONDAY ROUNDTABLE
The Roundtable discusses Windsor’s residential rental licensing bylaw pilot, the Point Pelee Tip Tower still closed, & most Canadians oppose recognizing King Charles as head of state
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STRATCANN: Crossborder cannabis: Detroit to Windsor
Windsor has historically been known as Sin City due to rum running, strip clubs, & other more socially permissive entertainment in Canada than the US, so it was no surprise that when cannabis was legalized, entrepreneurs saw a budding opportunity.
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Comic Sans Council
Jon, Melinda and Doug talk about Mayor Dilkens’ new chief of staff, 2022 candidate financial disclosures, and a curious choice of typeface in City documents.
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TUESDAY ROUNDTABLE
The Roundtable discusses the AM800 News Poll, “digital spring cleaning”, work ethic differences amongst different generations and drug decriminalization.
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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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Proper Terminology Only
Jon, Doug and Melinda talk about the 2023 Windsor Budget council meeting, Ward 1 Fred Francis vs. Everyone, Windsor’s new CAO Joe Mancina, and Roseland Curling on the cutting board.
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TUESDAY ROUNDTABLE
The Roundtable discusses Windsor’s tax hike and new projects that could potentially transform the downtown core, and more!
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AM800 CKLW Tuesday Roundtable: Grocery rebates, Sunshine List revamp, paid social media, & gun violence & rights
Will a new ‘grocery rebate’ help low income Canadians? Does the Sunshine List need a revamp? Would you pay for Twitter? Are we desensitized to US gun crime?
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LIVE! Sunday Afternoon Sound Check: Calgary says in your face, Windsor
Jon, Melinda and Doug chat about Calgary placing first among North American cities in The Economist’s ranking of livability.
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RCP SHOW: Screw it, we’ll do it live
Jon, Don, Melinda, Kiemia & Doug chat about refugees in Windsor, the conversation with Mike Morency of Matthew House, & discuss Windsor’s economy & spirits on grocery store shelves.
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RCP SHOW: RCP Interviews Mike Morency of Matthew House
Mike Morency of Matthew House discusses Windsor’s refugee influx, what needs to be done, & drops some exciting news about Matthew House.
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AM800 CKLW: Tuesday Roundtable
A possible Trump arrest, local graffiti artist who damaged small businesses gets recognition, Forest Glade safety, reckless driving & more!
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AM800 CKLW: Jon Liedtke interviews Kenny vs. Spenny about their 20th anniversary tour
Jon Liedtke is joined by Kenny Hotz and Spencer Rice to talk about the 20th anniversary of the Canadian cult classic Kenny vs. Spenny, their North American tour, & have some laughs along the way.
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AM800 CKLW: WINDSOR-ESSEX MOST FLOOD-PRONE REGION WITH HIGHEST HOME INSURANCE PREMIUMS
Windsor-Essex most flood-prone region with highest home insurance premiums, but homeowners may still have to pay for flood repairs.
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AM800 CKLW: WIFF WEEKEND FLICK PICKS
Vincent Georgie’s WIFF FLICK PICKS include In the Name of the Father, Once, The Boondock Saints, & Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
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AM800 CKLW: The CURE tried to save fans money. Ticketmaster thought differently.
The CURE charged $20 per ticket & Ticketmaster charged $20+ in fees. Publicist & Music Commentator Eric Alper says Ticketmaster isn’t solely to blame.
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AM800 CKLW: Friday Roundtable
Bobby Russon & Kim Willis discuss Windsor’s nosiest areas, Ticketmaster’s CURE-fee controversy, & Windsor launches early child educator recruitment drive.
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AM800 CKLW: MONEY MATTERS: BMO to buy AIR MILES
Barry Choi, Money Matters Personal Finance & Travel Expert explains BMO buying Air Miles means for you and what to look for in a loyalty program.
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AM800 CKLW: Thursday Roundtable
Joe McParland and Kristin Siapas join the roundtable to discuss Windsor’s Rental Licensing Pilot, police bodycams in Alberta, & Windsor Salt’s strike.
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RCP SHOW: We Still Haven’t Started the Show
Doug, Don, Melinda, and Jon talk about city council remuneration, ABC remuneration, and an expected 5% tax increase…BUT, maybe not if Mayor Dilkens can SAVE THE DAY
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AM800 CKLW: Volkswagen picks St. Thomas for 1st North American EV Battery Plant
Flavio Volpe, president Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association discusses Volkswagen picking St. Thomas for its first North American EV Battery Plant.
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AM800 CKLW: The Race to Fix the Bail System
UWindsor Law Professor Danardo Jones discusses what’s wrong with bail in Canada, how to get it right, & anti-black racism at a parliamentary committee.
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AM800 CKLW: CITY BUILDING: Improving Arts Funding
Windsor Artists Exchange members Elliott Hale & Austin Di Pietro discuss arts funding, artist collaboration, and how it contributes to good city building.
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AM800 CKLW: Wednesday Roundtable
The Roundtable discusses South Carolina Republicans seeking death penalty for abortion, calls for homelessness housing, & harassment of women curlers.
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AM800 CKLW: CANADIAN TIRE LAUNCHES PAID TRIANGLE REWARDS SUBSCRIPTION
Tony Chapman, host of Chatter that Matters discusses Canadian Tire’s new paid TRIANGLE REWARDS subscription program.
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AM800 CKLW: IN SESSION WITH RELATIONSHIP EXPERT MARIA DERUBEIS
IN SESSION WITH RELATIONSHIP EXPERT MARIA DERUBEIS
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AM800 CKLW: Tuesday Roundtable with Lisa Valente, Melinda Munro, & Adriano Ciotoli
An expected 5% tax hike, Mayor Dilkens’ 2022 travel expenses, Windsor bans TikTok on city devices & Avril Lavigne kicks Greenbelt protestor off JUNO stage.
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AM800 CKLW: Four Flair Airlines planes seized causing March Break flight cancellations
Four Flair Airlines planes seized causing March Break flight cancellations and what travelers need to know about the benefits, and risks, of budget travel.
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AM800 CKLW: Parenting Advice with Peaceful Parenting Coach Sarah Rosensweet
Peaceful Parenting Coach Sarah Rosensweet joins the Dan MacDonald Show to answer call-in questions about parenting.
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AM800 CKLW: Dan MacDonald ROUNDTABLE with Lori Baldassi, Ryan T. Richardson, & Dan Gemus
The Dan MacDonald Show Roundtable discusses Silver City vandalism & theft, Meta maybe blocking news access, & Adventure Bay’s March Break “hours”.
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AM800 CKLW: Sunday Storytime Club at River Book Shop
River Bookshop owner Richard Peddie joins to discuss Sunday Storytime Club.
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AM800 CKLW: History of Windsor women in professional wrestling
Jamie Greer, author of History of Professional Wrestling in Windsor Ontario joins to discuss the history of Windsor women in professional wrestling.
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AM800 CKLW: WindsorEats’ 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Guide
WindsorEats co-owner Adriano Ciotoli joins to discuss St. Patrick’s Day in Windsor for 2023.
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RCP SHOW: Booze Bucks Baby
Melinda, Don, and Jon are joined by Councillor Kieran McKenzie to discuss the latest in the City BIA takeover story. Doug showed up late but in time to engage a discussion about the Downtown Mission and the fortunes of Downtown Windsor in general.
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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: Revitalizing Downtown Roundtable
Dan MacDonald, Greg Lemay and Jon Liedtke discuss Revitalizing downtown, The Downtown Mission, & downtown problems.
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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: Galen Weston goes to Ottawa
Sylvain Charlebois, Agri-Food Analytics Lab Dalhousie University, discusses Canadian grocers CEO appearing before the federal committee on agriculture.
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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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BIA Brouhaha II: BIApocalypse (RCP episode)
Ford City BIA chair Shane Potvin & Ward 9 city councillor Kieran McKenzie join Melinda, Kiemia, & Jon to discuss Windsor City Council taking over all nine BIAs & refusing to seat their elected members, what comes next, & how this affects local morale.
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Ward 2 Fabio Costante on council reaffirming CTS location
Ward 2 city councillor Fabio Costante opinies on council reaffirming the SafePoint CTS location.
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AM800 CKLW: Fabio Costante on city council reaffirming SafePoint CTS support
Ward 2 city councillor & health unit chair Fabio Costante joins to discuss council reaffirming SafePoint CTS support, ensuring it opens without delay or interruptions.
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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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RCP SHOW: Rose City Praise
Jon, Don, Melinda & Doug discuss politicians challenging characterizations of the flood and Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF), downtown crime, arrests & The Downtown Mission, & QR codes to reduce panhandling.
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ROSE CITY POLITICS: MP Kusmierczyk says Mayor’s flooding funding claims unfounded & feds funded region at unprecedented national levels
MP Kusmierczyk says Mayor Dilkens’ flooding funding claims unfounded and the federal government has funded the region at unprecedented national levels.
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What does your compassionate Windsor look like?
Are Windsor’s only options to deal with vandalism & homelessness either tough on crime or path of atonement. What does your compassionate Windsor look like?
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CAPE lobby day
Robb Barnes, Climate Program Director at the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE), discusses CAPE’s most recent lobby day.
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Ward 2 Fabio Costante named new chair of community housing corp
Fabio Constante, Ward 2 Councillor and Windsor-Essex County Health Unit chair discusses his new role as Chair at the Windsor Essex Community Housing corp.
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Markham Hislop on the JUST TRANSITION, the oil and gas industry, and the oil sands in 2023
Markham Hislop, publisher & journalist at Energi Media joins Jon Liedtke to discuss the JUST TRANSITION, the oil & gas industry, & the oil sands in 2023.
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AM800 CKLW: PM Trudeau, NO federal money to Alberta for carbon capture until changes, says journalist
Markham Hislop, CEO of Energi Media talks about Oil Sands, Just Transition, & why PM Trudeau shouldn’t fund Alberta carbon capture until changes are made.
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AM800 CKLW: Housing affordability with councillor & WECHC chair Fabio Costante
Fabio Costante’s new role as chair of the Windsor Essex Community Housing Corp (WECHC) and we discuss affordable housing in Windsor.
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AM800 CKLW: CAPE LOBBY DAY
The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) held another in a series of LOBBY DAYS to advocate for their priorities in government and I interviewed Robb Barnes, CAPE’s Climate Program Director.
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AM800 CKLW: Detroit’s Atwater Brewery released an AI created IPA
Atwater Brewery in Detroit asked an AI to create an IPA and I interview Katy McBrady, president Atwater Brewery.
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AM800 CKLW: The JOY OF Cannabis
Jon Liedtke interviews the co-authors of The Joy of Cannabis, Melanie Abrams and Larry Smith.
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LIVE & LOCAL: Feb. 18, 2023
Atwater Brewery’s latest beer created by AI, CAPE’s lobby day, The Joy of Cannabis book, Fabio Costante chairs community housing corp., Just Transition, & Get Gardening.
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Rose City Politics: MPP Andrew Dowie helps alleviate SafePoint CTS ‘delay’ concerns
MPP Andrew Dowie’s office says they’re not aware of any “concerns or delays” regarding the CTS application provincially.
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Dilkens accuses health unit of CTS bait-&-switch, & attacks colleagues in process
Mayor Drew Dilkens is accusing the health unit of bait-and-switch and in doing so is attacking his council colleagues. Let’s get real about the facts.
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Rose City Politics: It Looks an Awful Lot Like Hypocrisy
Doug dives into local employment data and we talk what it means, Windsor Police are back at council meetings, & Mayor Dilkens accuses WECHU of Bait and Switch in CTS compromise.
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RCP SHOW: It Looks an Awful Lot Like Hypocrisy
Doug dives into local employment data and we talk what it means, Windsor Police are back at council meetings, & Mayor Dilkens accuses WECHU of Bait and Switch.
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WINDSOR EXPRESS hosting student trades expo
Dartis Willis, owner of The Windsor Express joins AM800 CKLW’s Lisa Williams and Jon Liedtke to discuss Windsor Express hosting a student trades expo.
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CTV NEWS’ Siobhan Morris on potential healthcare deal and donor controversies for Premier Ford
Siobhan Morris, CTV Queens Park Reporter joins Lisa Williams & Jon Liedtke to discuss Premier Ford & Prime Minister Justin Trudeau healthcare deal meeting.
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The Morning Drive: Feb. 10, 2023
Premier Ford optimistic for health deal & invited developers to daughter’s stag-&-doe & suggested donation, Windsor Express hosts trades expo, & more!
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TikTok fame brings local artist new opportunities
AM800 CKLW’s Lisa Williams and Jon Liedtke are joined on The Morning Drive by Madi Young to talk about her viral TikTok video and her future as an artist.
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Canada needs discount grocers
Sylvain Charlebois, The Food Professor, discusses the need for cheaper and more affordable grocery stores in Canada.
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Windsor police officer defends his decision to donate to so-called Freedom Convoy
CTV Windsor’s Michelle Maluske discusses Windsor Police officer Constable Brisco’s hearing for his Freedom Convoy donation.
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The Morning Drive: Feb. 9, 2023
A Windsor police officer defends his $50 convoy donation, Canada needs real discount grocery stores, & an Amherstburg artist sees benefits from Tiktok.
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Rose City Politics: White People Shit
The panel discusses Windsor’s agency, board & committee appointments & public, media & political response, & “Carry on Kiemia” & “For Your Consideration”.
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RCP SHOW: White People Shit
Jon, Kiemia, Melinda and Doug talk about Windsor’s agency, board and committee appointments and the public, media and political response so far, plus regular segments “Carry on Kiemia” and “For Your Consideration.”
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USA State of the Union recap
Jon Decker, NBC News Radio White House Correspondent breaks down and recaps the 2023 State of Union delivered by President Joe Biden.
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Healthcare funding opinions by Ontario’s premiers
Marieke Walsh, senior political reporter with The Globe and Mail discusses healthcare funding and how the premiers felt about it.
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Celebration planned for Capitol Theatre’s 100th anniversary
Sheila Wisdom, Executive Director Windsor Symphony Orchestra discusses the 100th anniversary celebration of the Capitol Theatre.
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Five key dates to know as tax season approaches
Michelle Zadikian, Senior Reporter with Yahoo Finance Canada shares important dates to keep in mind as tax season approaches.
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The Morning Drive: Feb. 8, 2023
2023 USA State of the Union, Canada healthcare funding, The Capitol Theatre’s 100th Anniversary, & 5 dates to know for tax season.
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The Next Chapter with Chris Holt
I sat down with former city councillor & mayoral candidate Chris Holt three months after the election to discuss his campaign, Windsor, & what comes next.
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Chinese Spy Balloon
Phil Gurski, President & CEO of Borealis Threat & Risk Consulting discusses the U.S. downing a suspected Chinese Spy Balloon.
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2023 Grammys talk with Eric Alper, music commentator and publicist,
Eric Alper, music commentator and publicist, joins AM800 CKLW’s Lisa Williams and Jon Liedtke to discuss the 2023 Grammy awards.
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AM800 CKLW: Jon Liedtke interviews Tom Mulcair about the PM & premiers healthcare meeting
Tom Mulcair, CTV political analyst and former NDP leader, joins to speak about Prime Minister Trudeau and Canada’s premiers upcoming meeting on healthcare.
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THE NEFIDOVS/ ROYE TROUT/ RELIEVER LIVE AT THE CHELSEA UNDERGROUND
Feb. 10 2023 at The Chelsea Underground – The Nefidovs, Roye Trout & Reliever $10 and all funds go to the Downtown Mission. Bring your dancing shoes.
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The Morning Drive – Feb. 6, 2023
Chinese Spy Balloon, Canada’s premiers meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau about healthcare, the Grammys, Do you go to work sick? & NETFLIX changes password policy.
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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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THE SHIFT: Feb. 3, 2023
Gun bill amendments shot down, Loblaws weird PR, a guy who got thousands of Canucks free Tims, Chinese Spy Balloon, SPILT MILK, DWBIA lights up, CTS compromise & CTV W5
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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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THE SHIFT: FEB. 2 2023
Ontario healthcare changes, a new burger charity initiative, the rise of AI, Packzi & Horseradish vodka, Canada gay sperm donation restrictions, World Hijab Day & Islamophobia & Black History Month with the WSO.
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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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RCP SHOW: Turbo and the Baconator
Kiemia, Jon, Don, Melinda and Doug review the fallout from Councillor Agostino’s CTS motion, a possible anti-panhandling bylaw, and Transit Windsor buses running at capacity.
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Rose City Politics: Turbo and the Baconator
The panel reviews the fallout from Councillor Agostino’s CTS motion, a possible anti-panhandling bylaw, and Transit Windsor buses running at capacity.
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Rose City Politics: Live from Maiden Lane: Mostly Gristle
The panel talk about panhandling bylaw proposal, Consumption & Treatment Site rescind motion, & Windsor Police Services Board of Directors composition.
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Jewish thoughts on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Jewish thoughts on Holocaust Remembrance Day: I won’t know the family I lost. This will never change. They aren’t even dust in the wind; dust can be seen.
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The Politics of Consumption (sites)
Last year Windsor City Council approved the location and kicked the implementation process into high gear for a Safe Consumption Site. Today a newly elected city councillor is seeking to undo that progress and restart the process.
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Hamilton gets a “Bus Barn”? Why not “Garage Mahal”?
Hamilton issues bids for a $300mil transit “Bus Barn” garage that Mayor Dilkens calls a “Garage Mahal” for Windsor. Transit Windsor needs it; so what gives?
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Rose City Politics: Jon Liedtke asks Premier Ford if health changes are enough (VIDEO)
Premier Ford said he spoke to a hospital executive who said Ontario’s healthcare system is only comparable to North Korea and Cuba, so I asked him whether his plans to expand access to private clinics will go far enough…
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Rose City Politics: Powered by Millennial Rage
Doug, Don, Jon, Melinda & Kiemia talk about the Windsor’s digital modernization consultation, the Capital Power gas plant issue, and a school naming policy report for the public school board.
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RCP in BIZ X: State of the City: 2022 Retrospective
For January 2022, three of the panelists take a look backwards, rather than forward, to provide a retrospective on 2022 before moving ahead to what 2023 will bring.
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Downtown: Positivity, platitudes, & panes (of glass)
In Windsor there are two groups fighting to make a better city and community for us to live in: those who want to confront reality and those who want to hide from it.
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Rose City Politics: The Marvelous Ms. Munro
New regular panelist Melinda Munro joins Kiemia, Jon, Don, and Doug this week. Kiemia walks us through the upcoming Council agenda and the panel discusses the process, substance and politics of the 2023 City Budget based on initial reports. Add a couple of For Your Consideration items and you’ve got a show.
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Dan MacDonald Show: JAN 10, 2023
Boris Bytensky on Canadian bail rules; Steve Bell on Windsor Spitfires acquiring Shane Wright; Doug Sartori on Kindergarteners coding fundamentals; Maria Derubeis, Relationship Advice.
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Are Canada’s bail rules tough enough?
Boris Bytensky, Criminal Defence Lawyer joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on the Dan MacDonald Show to discuss whether Canada’s bail rules are tough enough.
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Windsor Spitfires acquire Shane Wright – Will it put them over the top?
Steve Bell, Play-by-Play announcer for the Windsor Spitfires discusses the Windsor Spitfires acquiring Shane Wright and what it means for the team.
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2022 USA Speaker of the House Vote
Everyone here is a Republican. There was almost a fist fight in the US House of Representatives in 2022. The first priority of this party was to remove the magnetometers that were installed after the insurrection to detect guns. Good luck, USA
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Rose City Politics: Reeve of the Wasteland
Rose City Politics discuss the auto industry and Windsor’s economy, Project Arrow, Invest Windsor-Essex’s agenda for 2023 and a scuffle between APMA and the Mayor’s office over the 2022 Ambassador Bridge blockade.
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Selected Work
Selected works of Jon Liedtke
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LIVE & LOCAL: Dec. 31 2022
2022 YEAR IN REVIEW of Ontario politics with Megan Ball Rigden & Get Gardening with Prof. Jay Terryberry.
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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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2022 in Review with Megan Ball
Accidental Activist Megan Ball joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on LIVE AND LOCAL to review the top municipal & political stories of 2022 & 2023 predictions.
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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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Rose City Politics: 2022 YEAR IN REVIEW
Doug and Jon did a rundown of the TOP 10 listened to episodes of ROSE CITY POLITICS for 2022 (from lowest to highest). Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show on Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Find us in print in Biz X Magazine, online…
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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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From smart homes to connected cars, new tools make escape harder for domestic abuse victims
Tech expert Carmi Levy discusses being connected and how new technology is making escape harder for domestic abuse victims.
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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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Hey AI, write a story about Windsor Ontario Canada by Werner Herzog
A ChatGBT story about Windsor Ontario written by Werner Herzog
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Rose City Politics: Fill em’ Up with Coney Dogs
Jon, Don, and Doug are joined by Raheem Younes, owner and founder of RaheemCo, to talk about his participation in the new Southwestern Ontario Black Entrepeneurship Network. Later, we talk about the Mayor’s trip to South Korea and riff on auto industry matters.
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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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RCP SHOW: Carry On, Kiemia
Kiemia Rezagian hosts a new segment, Carry on Kiemia, about the upcoming city council agenda, the panel discusses a GECDSB policy proposal to require new books be publicized before circulation, & Windsor ranked BEST of the WORST cities for commuting to work via sustainable transportation.
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LIVE AND LOCAL – CALLING OUT ANTISEMITIC GARBAGE
Jon Liedtke joins Kyle Horner on AM800 CKLW’s LIVE AND LOCAL to call out antisemitic garbage after Donald Trump dined with antisemites Kanye West and Nick Fuentes.
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HOLIDAY SHOW: The Nefidovs, Reliever, Roye Trout
Last @nefidovs show of the year with @royetrout & @relieverhc! Watch @matstwrt pull triple duties 😱🤯. All proceeds from the show will be donated to the downtown mission. Flyer by the incredibly talented local phenom, @theuglyvision
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RCP SHOW: Don’t Burn the Place Down with Your Candles
Jon and Doug are joined by Gabriel Ciavaglia of Activate Transit Windsor Essex and newly-elected Ward 3 Councillor Renaldo Agostino to talk about the ward 3 election, Council approving the largest-ever Transit Windsor investment, & the clossure of an emergency shelter for residents of condemned downtown apartment.
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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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RCP SHOW: Shit Sucks, But It’s Not Your Fault
Jon and Doug chat about the megahospital construction timeline, a photograph of Mayor Dilkens that has surfaced and raised eyebrows online, the new County Warden, and more.
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BIZ X Magazine: Ta-da! Windsor’s New City Council Has Been Decided
Rose City Politics outlines what the priorities of the next city council should be.
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RCP SHOW: Stay in your lane, Sartori
Don, Jon and Doug talk about municipal governance reform in Ontario and the inauguration of a new council.
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CTV WINDSOR: Pelissier Street Parking Garage
CTV Windsor’s Sanjay Maru used a photograph Jon Liedtke took of the Pelissier Street Parking Garage downtown Windsor during the first snowfall of the season.
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Windsor Youth Centre “Light the Way” campaign
Ashley Marchand, Manager of Youth Services at the Windsor Youth Centre discusses the new “Light the Way” fundraising campaign.
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The Morning Drive: Nov. 11, 2022
“The Anguish of War” & 2022 Remembrance Day; Light the Way Windsor Youth Centre campaign; Chatter That Matters about RBC’s Global Head of Procurement.
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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 Anguish of War” by local author Reverend Gene Lotz
Local author Reverend Gene Lotz discusses his new book about World War 1, “The Anguish of War”.
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The Morning Drive: Nov. 10 2022
Swearing is good for you; should masking requirements return?; Windsor rescinds vaccine policy; Kingsville kid receives Canadiens stick; TikTok’s voice revealed.
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Should mask mandates return?
Local activist and mother of two in schools, Megan Ball Rigden, discusses why she wants to masking back in schools.
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Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield grants Kingsville boy’s birthday wish
Tanner and Mike Harrison discuss Tanner granting his birthday wish of a hockey stick used in a game thanks to Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield.
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The VOICE of TikTok, Kat Callaghan
Kat Callaghan, host at 91.5 The Beat & TikTok’s North American text-to-speech voice discusses what it’s like being the text to speech voice for TikTok.
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Unpacking 2022’s USA midterm election results
Rory O’Neil, NBC Radio Correspondent discusses the latest results from the U.S. Midterm Elections and what they mean for the country.
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The Morning Drive: Nov. 9, 2022
“Big Men Fear Me” (Mark Bourrie, author); child RSV causing antibiotic supply issues (Tim Brady, Brady’s Pharmacy); Red Light Cameras (City of Windsor).
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Author Mark Bourrie on his book “Big Men Fear Me”
Mark Bourrie, Author of Big Men Fear Me discusses his new book, “Big Men Fear Me”, the untold history of The Globe and Mail founder George McCullagh.
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Child respiratory illnesses surge fuels first-line antibiotic shortage
Tim Brady, Pharmacist and Owner of Brady’s Drug Store joins to discuss a surge in child respiratory illnesses & a shortage of first-line antibiotics.
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Thousands of Red-Light Camera tickets issued in a year
Shawna Boakes, Senior Manager of Traffic Operations for the City of Windsor discusses the thousands of red-light camera tickets issued in a year.
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RCP SHOW: Schlub’s Rights
Jon and Doug are joined by Councillor-Elect Angelo Marignani to talk about: Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show on Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Find us in print in Biz X Magazine, online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.
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The Morning Drive: Nov. 8, 2022
CUPE education workers & Ontario back to bargaining (Siobhan Morris & Laura Walton); Public Order Emergency Inquiry (Drew Dilkens & Marco Mendicino); Blue Jackets consultant offers free consulting.
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Back to the bargaining table: CUPE education workers & government back at it
Siobhan Morris, CTV Queen’s Park Reporter discusses Ontario education workers returning to the negotiating table and what happens next.
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CUPE Ontario education workers & government return to negotiating table
Laura Walton, CUPE Ontario School Board Council of Unions president discusses Premier Doug Ford rescinding BACK TO WORK legislation & resuming negotiations.
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NHL lessons for local hockey teams
Lee Harris, Skating Consultant for the Columbus Blue Jackets discusses his return to Windsor to offer free coaching to local hockey teams.
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Marco Mendicino on the 2022 Fall Economic Statement, affordability, and the convoy inquiry
Marco Mendicino, Canada’s Public Safety Minister discusses the 2022 Fall Economic Statement, and the convoy and Ambassador Bridge Blockade inquiry.
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The Morning Drive: Nov. 7, 2022
Blood Moon (Dan Riskin); Crime Prevention Week (Windsor Police Chief Bellaire); Ontario General Strike? (Dave Cassidy); $2 billion Powerball (Rory O’Neil).
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Dan MacDonald Show: Nov. 4, 2022
Friday Roundtable (Greg Lemay & Rick St. Denis); Ontario imposes CUPE education contract (Darlene Sawchuk); WIFF Flick picks (Vincent Georgie); youth screentime (Dr. Brisson-Boivin).
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Dan MacDonald Show: Nov. 3, 2022
Measuring Greedflation (Sylvain Charlebois); Ontario imposes CUPE contract (Ken Lewenza); QAnon Queen back on Twitter (Dr. Sarteschi); Mark Boscariol 48hr Flick Fest.
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RCP SHOW: Nu Q Lear
Doug and Jon are joined by Ward 9 Councillor Kieran McKenzie to discuss his election campaign and the landscape on Council moving forward.
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Dan MacDonald Show: Nov. 2, 2022
MP Kusmierczyk re: Ontario notwithstanding clause; Barry Choi on winter vacation savings; Parenting & Sarah Rosensweet; Tough city talks through film with Anneke Smit & Vincent Georgie
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Dan MacDonald Show: Nov. 1, 2022
Ontario forces CUPE contact with MPP Lisa Gretzky, Rich Appaiah (Labour Law) Darlene Sawchuk (CUPE 1358); Steve Biro’s drone pics; WIFF & Dan MacDonald.
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Dan MacDonald Show: Oct. 31, 2022
What’s in Ontario’s new housing legislation? (Mike Moffatt, Smart Prosperity Institute); Education workers can strike (Mario Spagnuolo ETFO).
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RCP SHOW: Tune out the Pundits
Don, Jon and Doug dive deep into the 2022 Windsor election results & POST MORTEM; 3 New Councillors; Councillors that got more than 50%; Data analysis + accessibility issues; How Holt won most weeks yet lost the election; Mayor Dilkens says to tune out the…pundits?
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Dan MacDonald Show: Oct. 28, 2022
Friday Roundtable; Halloween road safety; combatting fraud & Ojibway National Urban Park; CODE BLACK paramedic downgrade; & WIFF Picks.
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Dan MacDonald Show: Oct. 27, 2022
Doug Ford ducks Emergencies Act Inquiry testimony (MPP Lisa Gretzky) & Accessible Buildings (Dan Gemus, Dan Gemus Real Estate).
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RCP SHOW: Professional Jai-alai
Don, Jon, and Doug cover the latest in the Mayor and Ward races in the Windsor Election. https://www.spreaker.com/user/rosecitypolitics/professional-jai-alai Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show on Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Find us in print in Biz X Magazine, online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.
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RCP SHOW: Live from Maiden Lane
Don, Jon, and Doug take a break from two plus years of Zoom-based podcasts to get together for a more casual conversation over drinks and snacks at Maiden Lane Wine & Spirits. The panel discusses: Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the…
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BIZ X Magazine: New City Council Priorities
Rose City Politics outlines what the priorities of the next city council should be.
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RCP SHOW: The Shadowy Cabal
Don, Jon, and Doug roll the dice and talk ward politics, and cover the latest developments in the Mayor’s race.
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CTV WINDSOR: Advance polls offer drive-thru voting
Windsor residents can begin casting their votes in the upcoming municipal election this week, with advance polls opening up Wednesday. The first of eight early voting opportunities opens at 10 a.m. Oct. 5 at the Capri Pizzeria Recreation Complex, closing at 8 p.m. When the weekend rolls around, voters can head to Mic Mac Park…
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AM800: ELECTION ROUNDTABLE
Rose City Politics was invited by AM800 CKLW’s Dan MacDonald to talk about the 2022 Windsor Municipal Election.
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RCP SHOW: Chamber of Commerce Mayoral Debate Recap and Analysis
Doug and Jon recap and review the discussion at this week’s Mayoral debate hosted by the Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics.
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RCP: 2022 Detroit Auto Show
Rose City Politics received press credentials for the Detroit Auto Show. This is our story.
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RCP SHOW: Detroit River Shark Watch
Don, Jon and Doug are on board tonight for our usual election time segments: Ward 9 Die Roller, This Week in The Mayor’s Race, This Week in Council Races, and Election Tips. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show on Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics.…
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Rose City Politics: Multiple multi-billion dollar corps weigh in on…Windsor’s mayor race?
Drew Dilkens’ campaign manager suggested someone ask LG & Stellantis their preference as to the mayor of Windsor. Rose City Politics did just that.
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RCP SHOW: ZuuZuu & Escobar
Don, Jon and Doug are joined by WindsorOntario subreddit moderator “ZuuZuu” to talk about their coverage of the municipal election, Die Roller lands on Ward 1, This Week in The Mayor’s Race, a discussion on press releases and earned media for ward candidates, and For Your Consideration. Rose City Politics is brought to you with…
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RCP SHOW: Don Makes it Creepy
Don, Jon and Doug talk about Mayor Dilkens’ health care announcement, break down municipal candidate sign wars, plus the Die Roller dictates we analyze Ward 8, and For Your Consideration. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Find us…
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RCP Show: Know Your Ward with Frazier Fathers
Guest panelist Frazier Fathers joins Don, Jon and Doug to talk about the demography of Windsor’s wards, Die Roller decides on Ward 7, federal electoral district changes in Windsor-Essex, and the lawsuit filed by fired unvaccinated city workers. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better…
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BIZ X Magazine: WINDSOR 2022 ELECTION
For September 2022, the Rose City Politics panel asks Biz X readers if they know who they are voting for and why? With the municipal election next month (October 24, 2022), now is the time to take stock of the candidates and issues before you head to the polls. Jon Liedtke Windsor has a municipal election shaping…
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RCP Show: Back Door to the City
Jon, Don and Doug roll the Die Roller and break down Ward 10, review the reaction from municipalities to the province’s proposed strong mayor powers, and talk about eyebrow-raising municipal honours in Windsor. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. We appear monthly in…
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RCP Show: Dungeons and Dragons and Driving
Don, Jon and Doug try out a new segment called Die Roller and analyze Ward 4, and talk about the debate around Mayoral Candidate Chris Holt’s Vision Zero policy announcement. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Read our stuff at BizXMagazine.Com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.…
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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.
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What is the line between newsworthiness and exploitation?
Yesterday I posted on social media that I was faced with an internal debate after coming into possession of video footage of an altercation between Windsor Police & a now deceased suspect who was wielding a machete at the public in the downtown core. The video clearly shows police shooting the suspect and him falling…
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SURGE 105.1: Zellers is Coming Back and the Memes Have Been Epic
It was announced Zellers will be making a comeback! There will be a Zellers section in The Bay. The nostalgia is real and the memes have been epic!
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Riverside DRIVE isn’t for pedestrians, and it shows
While walking to and from the riverfront today I noticed something interesting at the intersection of Ouellette and Riverside Drive. It might not be obvious at first glance, but when you notice it, it’s unmissable and clearly intentional. Have you noticed what I’m talking about? It’s the lack of crosswalk buttons on all four corners.…
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Musings on negotiations with convoys
Not quite sure how I feel about 20 people in Windsor blocking two exit lanes of the Ambassador Bridge and having the Ford Government fold under that pressure and offer to negotiate directly with them…
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AM800 CKLW: Jon Liedtke interviews Jason Kander
Jon Liedtke interviews Jason Kander about his military & political experiences, & his new book which explores mental health & necessary supports.
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Strong Mayor Governance and Windsor
Premier Ford announced this week he would introduce strong mayor legislation for both Ottawa and Toronto in 2023 and other Ontario cities in 2024. Like a bull in a china shop, the 800 pound gorilla is again chest beating and charging our democracy during ongoing municipal elections. All that’s old is new again.
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Rose City Politics: Strong Mayor Governance and Windsor
Premier Ford announced this week he would introduce strong mayor legislation for both Ottawa and Toronto in 2023 and other Ontario cities in 2024. Like a bull in a china shop, the 800 pound gorilla is again chest beating and charging our democracy during ongoing municipal elections. All that’s old is new again.
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BIZ X MAGAZINE: Summer in the City
Summer is a glorious season in Windsor for residents, and for our Summer 2022 Biz X Magazine column, the Rose City Politics panel opines on what Windsor can do to make summer living better?
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LIVE AND LOCAL – June 25, 2022
Guest host Jon Liedtke is joined by Doug Sartori from Rose City Politics to talk about the possibility of decreasing the number of polling stations.
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BIZ X MAGAZINE: Here’s what Ontario’s next government should focus on
For June, the Rose City Politics panel opines on the provincial election and what the next government must focus on. The election’s over and it’s time for the government to get to solving the problems. Rose City Politics tells you what the government needs to focus on post-election. There are numerous issues the next government…
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Modacity cycling engagement: Building the Mid-Sized Cycling City & Wyandotte St. public consult
Jeff Hagan (Windsor Transportation Planning Senior Engineer) discusses building the mid-sized cycling city & the Wyandotte St. public consultation.
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School dress code policies brought up at trustee meeting
Jessica Sartori, Greater Essex County District School Board Trustee discusses school dress code policies being brought up at the last trustee meeting.
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2023 BIKE TO WORK
Kieran McKenzie (Ward 9 councillor & Windsor Bicycling Committee chair) discusses 2023 BIKE TO WORK and cycling infrastructure in Windsor.
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How to talk to children about tragic events like mass shootings
Caron Irwin (Roo Family) joins discusses how to talk to children about tragic events like the Buffalo mass shooting.
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Black Women in the Fight for Freedom: Reconsidering Underground Railroad Geographies & Timelines in North America.
Maria Esther Hammack discusses an exhibit curated with the Amherstburg Freedom Museum studying North & South American black women in the fight for freedom.
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An update on the situation in Ukraine
Rory O’Neil, NBC Radio Correspondent joins provides an update on the situation in Ukraine with Russia’s ongoing unjust invasion.
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2022 Ontario Election Leaders’ Debate preview
University of Windsor political science department chair Lydia Miljan previews what she expects to see at the 2022 Ontario Election Leaders’ Debate.
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Rose City Politics: Jon Liedtke asks PM Trudeau and Premier Ford about EV Rebates (VIDEO)
At the $5-billion Stellantis / LG Energy Solutions Windsor EV Battery Plant announcement, Jon Liedtke asked Prime Minister Trudeau and Premier Ford about EV Rebates.
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BIZ X MAGAZINE: Windsor’s EV Battery Plant
For May 2022, the Rose Rose City Politics panel opines on the recently announced Stellantis-LG EV battery plant and what it means for Windsor Essex. First 2500 jobs. Now 3200 jobs. The potential of up to 15,000 spinoff jobs. An entirely new supply chain. Economic diversification this is not, but it is great, necessary, and…
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Walkerville residents to take condo project to Ontario Land Tribunal
Rino Bortolin, Ward 3 City Councillor & Development & Heritage Committee chair discusses Walkerville residents seeking Ontario’s Land Tribunal input.
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Sandpoint Beach relocation & upgrades
Angelo Marignani, former ward 7 candidate and neighbourhood advocate discusses Sandpoint Beach relocation and upgrades that have been long advocated.
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Free Comic Book Weekend
Shawn Cousineau, Rogues Gallery Comics owner discusses Free Comic Book Weekend, the most expensive comic sales, & Neal Adams’s death & impact on comics.
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Local music promoter & bar owner talks about returning to pre-pandemic norms
Tom Lucier (owner of Phog & Meteor) discusses running bars during COVID, having shows at full capacity again, & the recent award that Phog & Meteor won.
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Little Foot Foods moving locations
Rachel Myers, Little Foot Foods owner joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on LIVE AND LOCAL to discuss moving locations and their special pierogi offerings.
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Referees and umpires quitting en masse because of bad sportsmanship
Mike Bower, NBC News Radio discusses referees and umpires resigning en masse due to the experience from players and parents.
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2022 Conservative Party of Canada leadership election assessment
Scott Reid, CTV News political analyst & former Prime Minister Paul Martin comms director assesses the 2022 Conservative Party of Canada leadership contest.
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Windsor Public Library’s new tool lending program
Ward 3 city councillor Rino Bortolin and Windsor Public Library Board chair discusses the library’s new tool lending program.
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Windsor CAO dismissal
Melinda Munro, municipal consultant discusses the recent dismissal of the City of Windsor CAO Jason Reynar.
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Fundraising effort for musician’s stolen guitar underway by music community
Jordan Tough joins discusses a fundraising effort for Dave Russell’s stolen guitar that’s been organized and is underway by Windsor’s music community.
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Megahospitals: A look at Windsor and Ottawa
Damian Piper, podcast producer for The Fulcrum discusses comparisons between two Ontario megahospital projects in Ottawa and Windsor.
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Invest Windsor-Essex CEO Mackenzie on the 700 new jobs at Stellantis-LG EV battery plant
Invest Windsor-Essex CEO Stephen Mackenzie discusses the 700 new jobs scheduled for the new Stellantis-LG EV battery plant & what it means for the economy.
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Interim Windsor Police Chief Bellaire on the Super Bowl Lanes shooting
Interim Windsor Police Chief Jason Bellaire discusses the recent shooting at Super Bowl Lanes and the precautions that are being taken for that area.
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Public Safety Minister Mendicino on the 2022 federal budget, Ambassador Bridge Blockade & his Windsor roots
Canada’s Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino discusses the 2022 Federal Budget, Ambassador Bridge Blockade, and his Windsor roots.
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Science and Stuff: Evolution, loneliness and allergies
Dan Riskin (CTV News Science & Tech specialist) discusses evolution, fighting loneliness, and allergies.
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Windsor-West MP Masse on the 2022 federal budget
Windsor-West MP Brian Masse joins AM800 CKLW’s Lisa Williams and Jon Liedtke on The Morning Drive to discuss the 2022 federal budget.
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Denver Colorado sends social workers instead of police to low-risk calls. Can that work here?
Rino Bortolin (Ward 3 city councillor) discusses Denver Colorado sending social workers instead of police to low-risk calls & if that can exist here.
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2022 Federal Budget Breakdown
Ryan Tumilty, Parliamentary reporter with The National Post joins AM800 CKLW’s Lisa Williams and Jon Liedtke to breakdown the 2022 federal budget.
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Commercial Space Tourism
Rory O’Neill, NBC News Radio National Correspondent discusses the first commercial space flight and implications for the tourism and space industry.
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Feds offering tourism industry money
Kyra Cole, Ontario tourism leader, owner & co-owner of KL Branding & Consulting & respectively discusses the federal government funding tourism projects.
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BIZ X MAGAZINE: War on Auto or Bikes?
The snow is melting, and with that comes hidden potholes and an annual conversation: cars versus bikes. Rose City Politics dives into the war on cars…or bikes. Jon Liedtke: Cars Rule & Bikes Drool! Or is it Bikes Rule & Cars Drool? Oh the annual conversation, so tired, so outdated, so BORING. We all want…
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Automotive News Canada’s Greg Layson on the EV Battery Plant
Greg Layson (reporter Automotive News Canada) discusses the Stellantis-LGES EV (NextStar Energy) Battery Plant coming to Windsor Essex.
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Flavio Volpe on what an EV Battery Plant means for Windsor Essex
Flavio Volpe (president APMA Canada) joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss what the Stellantis-LGES Battery Plant means for Windsor Essex.
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Talking St. Patricks Day with WindsorEats
WindsorEats co-owner Adriano Ciotoli joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss St. Patrick’s Day, what happened at WindsorEats, and what’ went on locally.
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WIFF Weekend Watchlist
WIFF director Vincent Georgie joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Dan MacDonald Show to discuss this week’s WIFF WEEKEND WATCHLIST.
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Changing how you think about cash changes how you spend it
Pattie Lovett-Reid, CTV Chief Financial Commentator discusses how changing how you think about cash can change how you spend it.
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How tiny homes can help the housing crisis
Michael Hoppe of Petite Homes discusses the University of Windsor Centre for Cities summit on the housing crisis and how additional dwelling units can help.
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Dan MacDonald Show: March 18, 2022
Guest Host Jon Liedtke is joined by Rose City Politics panelists Doug Sartori and Don Merrifield.
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Is Doug Ford pushing to private healthcare?
Tracey Ramsey, Co-Chair of the Windsor Health Coalition discusses concerns that Premier Ford might privatize healthcare in Ontario.
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MP Brian Masse on Russia blacklisting all Canadian MPs
Windsor West MP Brian Masse discusses Russia blacklisting all Canadian MPs as a response to Canada’s sanctioning of Russia due to its invasion of Ukraine.
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Perfect storm for increasing travel costs
Marty Firestone, President of Travel Secure discusses how inflation and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is causing the perfect storm for rising travel costs.
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Volume grocery buying vs inflated single items
Sylvain Charlebois, The Food Professor discusses volume grocery buying vs. inflated single items, and why bulk buying isn’t an option for all shoppers.
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Canada on track to meet defense targets, but is it enough?
NATO Major-General David Fraser (Ret.) David Fraser led NATO’s largest battle in history & discusses if Canada needs to spend more on defense.
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Judge awards Brampton woman $150k for 16-year ‘pattern of family violence’ by ex
Ari Goldkind, Criminal Defense Lawyer discusses a judge awarding a Brampton woman $150k for a 16-year ‘pattern of family violence’ by her ex.
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Patrick Brown dives into federal conservative leadership race
Lydia Miljan (UWindsor political science department head & Fraser Institute Sr. Fellow) discusses Patrick Brown entering the CPC leadership race.
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BIZ X MAGAZINE: Windsor’s Council Compensation Review Committee
The City of Windsor’s Council Compensation Review Committee reviews remuneration/compensation and benefits paid to the Mayor and City Councillors, as well as equipment and staffing resources, with a mandate to make recommendations which would come into effect January 1, 2023 for the new term of Council. Rose City Politics dives into city councillor and mayor…
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HANSARD (EDITED): No. 035: 44TH PARLIAMENT, 1ST SESSION
MP Brian Masse (Windsor West) rose in the House of Commons to discuss my coverage of the Ambassador Bridge Blockade during the 2022 convoy protests
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AM800 CKLW: Morning Drive – Ambassador Bridge Blockade
Jon Liedtke is an On-Air Fill-In Host at AM800 CKLW and provides commentary and opinion about the latest news of the day.
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blogTO: Toronto’s wildest reality show could get a long-awaited revival and fans can’t handle it
After a dozen years without the pair’s hilariously toxic dynamic on the airwaves, co-star and creator Kenny Hotz (who was also a Gulf War photographer and later worked as a writer on South Park) is tantalizing fans with the promise (or threat, from co-star Spenny’s perspective) of a whole new season of Kenny vs. Spenny.
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AM800 CKLW: DAN MACDONALD SHOW: CITY BUILDING: A 2-ELECTION YEAR AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR CITY BUILDING
Why it’s so important to engage in both! Interview: Kiemia Rezagian – community organizer & advocate Interview: Doug Sartori – Panelist on Rose City Politics Listen to the interview on AM800 CKLW HERE
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BIZ X MAGAZINE: 2021 City Council Report Card
The year is 2022. The next municipal election in Windsor is scheduled for October 24. Do you know what your elected representatives’ grades are? In this piece the Rose City Politics panel grades our elected representatives on their performance over the past year leading into the next Windsor election. Ward 1: Fred Francis Don Merrifield…
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CTV Windsor: Windsor-Essex expressing frustration over Ontario’s changes to testing guidelines
Some in Windsor-Essex say the recent changes to Ontario’s testing guidelines are indicative of a system that has collapsed, leaving out many people who would’ve needed a PCR test to confirm their COVID-19 status. “We have a government here that is seemingly telling us there’s nothing more they’re able to do. There’s not any capacity…
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Ed Janzen: Rhythm Machine
Rhythm Machine by Collette Broeders and Ed Janzen explored sense of place and mark making through rhythm, expression of movement, and walking.
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BIZ X MAGAZINE: Festival Plaza Development and Completion
For November and December, the Rose Rose City Politics panel opines on the proposed redevelopment and completion of the riverfront festival plaza: Finish the damn plaza. For those who know me, it shouldn’t come as a surprise I support finishing festival plaza as presented, complete with translucent canopy and all. My parents Sheryl Davies and…
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BIZ X MAGAZINE: International Podcast Day
September 30 is “International Podcast Day” and Biz X Magazine’s Joe McParland recognized what’s been going on in the local podcast scene.
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BIZ X MAGAZINE: How should Windsor prepare for population growth projected by StatCan?
For September 2021, the Rose Rose City Politics panel answers “How should Windsor prepare for population growth as projected by Statistics Canada?”: With up to 35 per cent population growth projected for both Windsor and Essex County over the next 25 years by the Ontario Ministry of Finance, Windsor needs to deal with being a…
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Caryma Rules: Dougie, Take the Wheel
Six weeks to go until schools reopen, and the Ford administration’s plan for #SafeSeptember2021 seems to be… just wing it? Take note of the deliberate dismantling of Ontario’s education system and be wary of private schools popping up as a form of disaster capitalism.
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CBC Windsor: Windsor law prof, politics podcaster want more clarity on Bill C-10 — including CRTC’s role
Through changes in between House of Commons readings, the bill became contentious, raising concerns about censorship from media experts, including a former head of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission.
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AM800: DAN MACDONALD: CITY WAITING ON HEALTH CANADA TO ADDRESS BACKYARD CANNABIS GROW ODOURS
Am800’s Dan MacDonald invited Jon Liedtke to join him on The Dan MacDonald show to discuss the City of Windsor holding back on whether to address backyard cannabis smell concerns following a Health Canada pubic input period.
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BIZ X MAGAZINE: What Can and Should the Municipal Government do Post-Covid19?
here are many different strategies that governments of all levels will take to deal with the impacts of Covid-19. Windsor City Council is tasked with coming up with a strategy for all Windsorites.
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AM800: Dan MacDonald Show: COLORADO JUST PASSED A SLEW OF GROUNDBREAKING DRUG REFORM LAWS
COLORADO JUST PASSED A SLEW OF GROUNDBREAKING DRUG REFORM LAWS. Is this where Ontario is heading?
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BIZ X MAGAZINE: The City of Windsor New Economic Diversification Strategy
For March 2021, the Rose Rose City Politics panel opines on the Windsor City Council endorsement of the Public First report on economic diversification, with recommendations to come from administration on implementation. The City of Windsor has seen many economic diversification strategies over the years and the Rose City Politics panel (each in their own…
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BIZ X MAGAZINE: COVID-19 & the 2021 City of Windsor budget
This month, the Rose City Politics panel is considering how the City of Windsor should address the costs imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic in its 2021 budget. The year 2020 brought with it unexpected municipal expenses and revenue shortfalls and the Rose City Politics panel breaks down the situation.
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Stratcann: Cannabis in the Maritimes: A Retail Cannabis Overview
If Alberta is the wild west and Ontario a bureaucratic capital, things move relatively smoothly in the Maritimes when it comes to cannabis retail.
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WINDSOR’S COUNTRY: Is The Infamous Windsor BUSH BANDIT Back??
Windsor’s Penis Bush Bandit is back after 7 years and after I snapped a photo of it, Morgan Ryan from Windsor’s County to talk about the discovery.
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Stratcann: Ontario Retail Cannabis Overview
If Alberta is the wild west of Canadian cannabis retail, Ontario can be considered an imperial capital, a hub of bureaucracy, red tape, and ever changing regulations.
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Stratcann: Alberta Cannabis Retail: The Wild West
It’s said that the west is wild and for now that remains the case, at least when it comes to a continually burgeoning cannabis retail market in Alberta – the uncontested dominant player of retail cannabis in Canada.
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CTV WINDSOR: Owners of Higher Limits in Windsor clarify confusion around similarly named company
After a similarly named company applied for three cannabis retail licenses, Higher Limits is setting the record straight.
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BLACKBURN: Windsor pot business clears up confusion over licencing
In a media release sent out Friday, Higher Limits co-owner Jon Liedtke sought to clear up confusion with a similar-sounding company that has filed applications to open pot stores in Essex County and Chatham-Kent.
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Rose City Politics: DonMerrifield.com
Rose City Politics dives into the latest updates on the Downtown Mission controversy, a new chief of staff for Mayor Dilkens, and new rules at the Windsor Public Library. There’s also a new Patreon coming for our fans! Listen to “DON MERRIFIELD DOT COM” on Spreaker.
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Rose City Politics: Blackburn News: Downtown Mission ‘appalled and shocked’ by city councillor’s comments
Blackburn News – Adelle Loiselle – March 3, 2020 The executive director of the Downtown Mission admitted he is “disgusted” that a city councillor advised residents not to donate to his organization after a plan to move into the Central Branch of the Windsor Public Library fell through. The comments came last Wednesday when Rino…
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Rose City Politics: Mission Impossible
The Rose City Politics panel discusses the sale of Windsor Public Library Central branch to the Downtown Mission with Councillor Bortolin, & county political drama. Listen to “Mission Impossible” on Spreaker.
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Rose City Politics: Atlas Shrugs at the Wall
Doug “Data” Sartori, Sarah Morris, and Jon Liedtke perch up at Meteor in downtown Windsor, across from the Capitol Theatre and a stones throw from Phog, to discuss Ojibway Prairie Complex LPAT, Lakeshore billionaire Barry Zekelman’s Atlas Tube being involved in Trump’s border wall, and compare Toronto’s record setting year for tech investment with Windsor’s.…
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AM800: The Dan MacDonald Show – Roundtable Friday
AM800 CKLW’s The Dan MacDonald Show Friday Roundtable with Ward 3 Councillor Rino Bortolin, Wetech CEO Yvonne Pilon, and Jon Liedtke
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Rose City Politics: Short-Term Stays and Long-Term Solutions
This week on the show Sarah, Don, Jon and Doug talk AirBnB, the ward 7 by-election, cannabis and housing. Listen to “Short-Term Stays and Long-Term Solutions” on Spreaker.
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AM800: Dan MacDonald Show: Ontario Cannabis Lounge Consultations
Jon Liedtke joins Dan MacDonald to talk about Ontario government cannabis lounge consultations which could allow onsite cannabis edible sale & consumption.
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Rose City Politics: Downtown and Ward 7 By-election
Broadcasting from the new studio The Meteor, the regular panel discusses downtown issues and the Ward 7 byelection, including Ken Lewenza’s potential entry. Listen to “The Kenpire Strikes Back” on Spreaker. Our regular panel includes Doug Sartori, Pat Papadeas, Don Merrified, and Jon Liedtke! Please support Rose City Politics by becoming a Patreon subscriber: https://www.patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics…
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Rose City Politics: Talent Attraction and Retention Strategies – WFWE
We are joined by Julian Villafuerte to talk about his research into talent attraction and retention strategies. Listen to “Talent Attraction and Budget Reactions” on Spreaker. Our regular panel includes Doug Sartori, Sarah Morris, Don Merrified, and Jon Liedtke! Please support Rose City Politics by becoming a Patreon subscriber: https://www.patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics* Live from the Kitchen Studios…
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Rose City Politics: Pre-Budget Episode
We are joined by guest panelists Frazier Fathers and Melinda Munro to talk about Windsor’s 2020 budget documents. Our regular panel includes Doug Sartori, Sarah Morris, Don Merrified, and Jon Liedtke! Listen to “Pre Budget 2020” on Spreaker. Please support Rose City Politics by becoming a Patreon subscriberLive from the Kitchen Studios @ Rino’s KitchenKind…
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BLACKBURN NEWS: Popular downtown Windsor restaurant closing
On a Facebook post on Sunday, owner of Rino’s Kitchen Josh Fraser announced the restaurant will be closing at the end of January.
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Rose City Politics: Mayor Dilkens and the Ring
Listen to “Mayor Dilkens and The Ring” on Spreaker. This episode of Rose City Politics the regular panel welcomes Dr. Bonnie Stewart, from the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Education; Dr. Natalie Delia Deckard, Department. of Sociology, Anthropology & Criminology; and Mita Williams from Leddy Library to the Kitchen Studios above Rino’s Kitchen and Ale…
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Rose City Politics: 2020 Episode 1: A New Host
Tonight on the show, we welcome our new panelist, Jon Liedtke! We get to know his background in politics and then jump into a discussion on the last decade in Windsor. From there, news du jour on collecting DNA at the border and new business investments in the core. Listen to “2020 Episode I: A…
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WINDSOR STAR: Legalization of cannabis edibles prompts Windsor police advisory
Edible cannabis, cannabis extracts, and cannabis topicals became lawful in Canada on Thursday — and Windsor police want the public to get educated about it.
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WINDSOR STAR: It may be legal, but it’s not protected: pot plant thefts growing
Lindsay Charlton – Sep 26, 2019 While the legalization of cannabis may have eliminated some drug-related crimes — another may be budding for green thumbs. In the early hours of Sept. 15, someone snuck into a Colchester man’s backyard wearing what appears to be a balaclava and stole four of his legal pot plants —…
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CBC WINDSOR: Why cannabis tourism isn’t flying high in Canada
Cannabis marketing should be treated more like alcohol, less like tobacco, says expert
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AM800 CKLW: The Afternoon News – Windsor Is Getting a Pot Shop
An applicant for a proposed store at 545 Ouellette Avenue has been selected in the provincial lottery. Jon Liedtke, former owner of Higher Limits, gives his thoughts on the decision.
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CTV WINDSOR: Windsor applicant selected in retail pot store lottery
A retail pot shop looks to be in Windsor’s future — and it could be downtown.
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NATIONAL OBSERVER: Politicians can block you on Twitter. But should they?
In the era of social media, Canadians have more access to their elected officials than ever before. But, there is no legal precedent or policy enforcement in Canada that guides when an elected official can —or cannot — block a constituent.
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BIZ X MAGAZINE: Complaint Being Filed with City’s Integrity Commissioner Against Mayor Drew Dilkens
Complaint maintains Dilkens’ penchant for blocking constituents on social media contravenes the Discreditable Conduct section of Windsor’s Code of Conduct.
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BLACKBURN: Ed The Sock is coming to Windsor
Ed The Sock, perhaps the most famous piece of clothing, will perform at Imperial Windsor on Ouellette Avenue March 15. It is part of the puppet’s cross-country “War on Stupid” tour.
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WINDSOR STAR: Despite council support, slim odds Windsor gets a pot store in 2019
After a contentious city council debate followed by an 8-3 vote on Monday to “opt in” and allow retail cannabis stores, it appears there are only two licences available for a huge swath of Southwestern Ontario.
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BIZ X MAGAZINE: HEARD ON THE STREET
Jon Liedtke, Owner of Higher Limits, is hoping that closing the doors of his three year old medical cannabis lounge on Ouellette Avenue in Windsor is not permanent.
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AM800: HIGHER LIMITS IN DOWNTOWN WINDSOR TO CLOSE ITS DOORS
Higher Limits cannabis lounge in downtown Windsor is closing its doors and the co-owner is blaming the Ford government.
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CBC RADIO CANADA (FRENCH): Un salon de marijuana thérapeutique ferme ses portes à Windsor
Le salon Higher Limits du centre-ville de Windsor a annoncé jeudi qu’il fermerait ses portes définitivement d’ici la fin de l’année en raison de la nouvelle réglementation provinciale qui favorise un Ontario sans fumée.
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CTV Windsor: Higher Limits to close due to new provincial regulations
A downtown marijuana lounge has announced it is closing. Higher Limits will shut its doors at the end of 2018.
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BLACKBURN NEWS: No concern in Windsor about legal pot in Michigan
It is now legal to light up in Windsor’s American neighbour, but cannabis advocates are not expecting much of a change.
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BLACKBURN NEWS: Medical cannabis lounge to close its doors
Citing government regulations, a medical cannabis lounge in Windsor’s downtown core has announced that it will be closing.
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CBC WINDSOR: Medical cannabis lounge Higher Limits closing due to Ont. regulations
Changes to Ontario’s smoking laws have forced a medical cannabis lounge in downtown Windsor to shut down.
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okanaganz.com: Exploring Higher Limits
Twinkies are only $1.11 at Canada’s largest cannabis lounge. But that’s not why most members enjoy Higher Limits. The space bills itself as a safe place to “connect existing medical cannabis users with both new users and the…cannabis community overall.”
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DETROIT FREE PRESS: Recreational marijuana to be legal nationwide in Canada on Wednesday
Jon Liedtke, owner of Higher Limits cannabis lounge, talks about a place to smoke legal cannabis in downtown Windsor.
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THE DETROIT NEWS: Windsor lights up in celebration of legal marijuana
Spirits were high Wednesday as hundreds passed through the doors of medical marijuana lounges near the city’s downtown. Celebratory music blared from outside one parking lot as some hawked T-shirts to mark the moment.
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AM800 CKLW: PROVINCE DETAILS THE PLACES YOU CAN SMOKE POT
Ontario residents will be able to smoke recreational cannabis wherever the smoking of tobacco is permitted.
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AM800: PROVINCE DETAILS THE PLACES YOU CAN SMOKE POT
Ontario residents will be able to smoke recreational cannabis wherever the smoking of tobacco is permitted.
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AM800: WINDSOR MARIJUANA ACTIVIST APPLAUDS DECISION OVER POT SALES
The co-owner of Higher Limits in downtown Windsor is applauding the new Ford government’s decision to allow private retailers to sell cannabis in Ontario.
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WINDSOR STAR: Windsor won’t say no to pot — Mayor Dilkens
Windsor won’t say no to private pot retailers once such sales become legal in Ontario next April, Mayor Drew Dilkens told the Star Tuesday.
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BLACKBURN NEWS: Possible Pot Privatization Interests Windsor Business Owner
Blackburn News – Mark Brown – July 30, 2018 A Windsor businessman thinks the potential private sale of recreational cannabis is a bold step for the province. A report published Friday by The Globe and Mail and VICE News indicated that the Ford majority government in Ontario would allow for sales of recreational marijuana by private businesses. An official…
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WINDSOR STAR: Local pot supplier questions Ottawa’s green light on outdoor grow ops
Beware of pot that is grown outdoors, warns one of Canada’s dominant suppliers of greenhouse-grown marijuana.
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AM800: CONDOLENCES CONTINUE TO POUR IN FOR MARK BOSCARIOL
A well-known Windsor business owner has died. 51-year-old Mark Boscariol passed away suddenly on Thursday.
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MotoGP Rewind: “Ducati Island” Grand Prix
Ducati Island represents a rich history of bringing together motorsports enthusiasts from all over the world to celebrate their shared passion for racing.
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AM800: WINDSOR VAPING LOUNGE OWNER WELCOMES FORD GOVERNMENT PAUSE
A hold on tougher provincial regulations for vaping and smoking is being welcomed by the owner of a Windsor vaping lounge.
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The List: Pascal & His Ford Mustang
The 1968 Mustang receives little change cosmetically. The galloping pony emblem is integrated more subtly into the hollowed grille
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DEADLINE DETROIT: Marijuana Tourism About to Light Up in Windsor, Making Crossings Complicated
Marijuana becomes fully legal in Canada in October. And if you believe polling, Michigan may soon follow. Two countries of one mind, with a few minor issues to work out at the bridge and the tunnel? Think again.
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Washington Post: Americans are expected to flock to Canada when cannabis becomes legal — but here’s how the U.S. border stands in the way
Recreational marijuana has been legal here in Washington state since 2014. Adults just a few miles away in Canada also will be able to legally buy and smoke marijuana for pleasure starting in October.
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Toronto Star: Americans are expected to flock to Canada when cannabis becomes legal — but here’s how the U.S. border stands in the way
Recreational marijuana has been legal here in Washington state since 2014. Adults just a few miles away in Canada also will be able to legally buy and smoke marijuana for pleasure starting in October.
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WINDSOR STAR: Essex pot store vows to reopen after Friday raid by OPP officers
Windsor pot activist Jon Liedtke, who co-owns Higher Limits cannabis lounge catering to medicinal marijuana users, said Ontario is “woefully unprepared” for pot’s legalization
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BLACKBURN: Integrity Commissioner Rules On Social Media Complaint Against Windsor’s Mayor
Windsor’s Integrity Commissioner, Bruce Elman considers the case closed, but the resident who made a complaint against Mayor Drew Dilkens is not so sure.
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CTV WINDSOR: Integrity commissioner closes social media case against Windsor mayor
Higher Limits owner Jon Liedtke is pondering his next move following a response from the city’s integrity commissioner.
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CBC WINDSOR: Matter ‘unresolved’ after integrity commissioner closes social media case against Windsor mayor: complainant
Mayor Drew Dilkens said he blocked Jon Liedtke because of ‘belligerent behaviour amounting to trolling’
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WINDSOR STAR: Jarvis: Integrity commissioner drops complaint against mayor
City council’s integrity commissioner quietly dropped an investigation into a complaint against Mayor Drew Dilkens one day before the deadline for such reports heading into the October election.
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BLACKBURN NEWS: Cannabis Lounge Operator Relieved New Rules On Hold
The owner of a Windsor cannabis lounge is relieved the province is putting rules that would have made his business illegal on hold.
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WINDSOR STAR: Province pauses new rules outlawing cannabis lounges for medical users
Ontario’s Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care told the Star Tuesday it is pausing new rules banning cannabis smoking or vaping in a wide range of places, after they took effect July 1.
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CBC WINDSOR: New rules outlaw cannabis lounges, Windsor owner refuses to shut down
New provincial rules have outlawed cannabis lounges designed for medical users as of July 1, but one owner in Windsor, Ont. refuses to shut down.
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YAHOO FINANCE: Canadian marijuana shops prepare for big business
Canadian lawmakers voted to make marijuana legal. Marijuana supporters are calling the vote historic.
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WXYZ DETROIT: Canadian marijuana shops prepare for big business
Canadian lawmakers voted to make marijuana legal. Marijuana supporters are calling the vote historic.
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CBC WINDSOR: Stormy Daniels’ Windsor visit postponed
A porn actress at the centre of a legal battle involving U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed a visit to Windsor, Ont., next week.
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AM800: STORMY DANIELS POSTPONES APPEARANCE IN WINDSOR
Stormy Daniels has postponed her appearance in Windsor. The porn star and former Playboy playmate was scheduled to make an appearance at Higher Limits Cannabis Lounge and Cheetah’s on June 13.
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WINDSOR STAR: Mayor the latest target of integrity commissioner complaint
Higher Limits owner and political commentator Jon Liedtke, whom the mayor blocked from his social media accounts about two years ago, filed an Integrity Commissioner complaint against the mayor.
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BLACKBURN: Windsor’s Integrity Commissioner Receives More Complaints
Two more complaints have been filed to Integrity Commissioner, Bruce Elman, one against Mayor Drew Dilkens, from Higher Limits co-owner Jon Liedtke regarding the mayor blocking him on social media.
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AM800 CKLW: OFFICIAL COMPLAINT FILED AGAINST WINDSOR’S MAYOR
Downtown Windsor business owner Jon Liedtke filed a complaint Wednesday against Mayor Drew Dilkens claiming Dilkens is violating the city’s Code of Conduct by blocking him on Twitter.
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CBC WINDSOR: Dilkens ‘looks forward’ to integrity commissioner review of his social media practices
Jon Liedtke says Mayor Dilkens has blocked him and others on Twitter, Facebook
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WINDSOR STAR: Stormy Daniels, embroiled in scandal, lawsuits with U.S. President Trump, to appear in Windsor
Chris Thompson • Windsor Star – May 08, 2018 Stormy Daniels, the American porn star at the centre of a scandal and lawsuits involving U.S. President Donald Trump, will be making an appearance in Windsor next month. A Stormy Night in Windsor will see Daniels appearing at two local venues, Higher Limits Cannabis Lounge and Cheetah’s of…
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DEADLINE DETROIT: Stormy Daniels Goes International: To Appear At 2 Windsor Venues
Stormy Daniels, who is scheduled to make a second appearance in Detroit next week, has plans to entertain at two Windsor venues next month.
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TORONTO STAR: Stormy Daniels to visit Windsor in June for two events
The adult film actress will speak at the Higher Limits Cannabis Lounge about her life and work in the adult film industry as an actress and director. Later, she’ll take the stage at Cheetah’s of Windsor, a local strip club.
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CTV WINDSOR: Adult film star Stormy Daniels coming to Windsor
Adult film star Stormy Daniels is coming to Windsor.
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AM800: STORMY DANIELS TO MAKE APPEARANCE IN WINDSOR
One of the most notorious names from the news headlines is set to make a stop in Windsor. Stormy Daniels will make an appearance at Higher Limits Cannabis Lounge and Cheetah’s next month.
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CBC WINDSOR: Stormy Daniels coming to Windsor in June
Stormy Daniels is coming to Windsor on June 13. The porn actress — who says she had a sexual encounter with Donald Trump in 2006 — will be participating in a tell-all conversation at Higher Limits from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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WINDSOR STAR: Michigan to put recreational marijuana legalization to referendum
Michiganders will be voting in a referendum on the legalization of recreational marijuana when they go to the polls later this year, and cannabis advocates on both sides of the border see it as a great opportunity to boost tourism.
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CBC WINDSOR: No pot tourism strategy for Windsor-Essex until guidelines set, says tourism agency
As people across Canada prepare for recreational cannabis to become legal later this year the regional tourism agency for Windsor-Essex says it has no strategy until operational guidelines are set.
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BIZ X MAGAZINE: Cannabis Lounge’s Day of Action
Time is ticking until the Attorney General’s March 5th consultation on lounges is due, this is the very last week that you can have your say on proposed places of use in Ontario. As such, lounge owners are holding a Day of Action for Lounges on March 1st. Several lounges across Ontario are taking action, find out what you…
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WINDSOR INDEPENDENT: Jon Liedtke asks Ontario Premier Wynne if she’ll license cannabis lounges
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne visited Windsor Ontario and I asked her for Windsor Independent whether she would license Higher Limits or other cannabis lounges for onsite sale & consumption of cannabis like how the AGCO licenses establishments.
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BLACKBURN NEWS: Pot Advocates Seek Parity With Alcohol
The owner of a local business wants to put legal pot availability on a level playing field with alcohol and tobacco.
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CTV WINDSOR: Higher Limits owner wants to make cannabis an Ontario election issue
Higher Limits in Windsor is joining a campaign to make cannabis an Ontario election issue.
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The Urbanite
The Urbanite – Jon Liedtke – Jonathon Liedtke is the managing editor of The Urbanite, Windsor’s alternative newspaper. He is also a member of Windsor’s “Punk with Horns” band The Nefidovs, and as such, is committed to enhancing and sustaining the arts community.
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WINDSOR INDEPENDENT
The Windsor Independent – Jon Liedtke Jon Liedtke was a co-owner and business development manager for The Windsor Independent.
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UWindsor Lance
UWindsor LanceJon Liedtke Jon Liedtke was the Features and Opinions Editor, Advertising Manager and Deficit Consultant at the UWindsor Lance.
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ourWindsor.ca
Jonathon Liedtke – ourWindsor.ca – Jonathon Liedtke is the Features & Opinion Editor for the University of Windsor Lance Campus/Community Newspaper and a reporter for ourWindsor.ca. As a founding member and current Co-Chair of the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee, he is committed to representing, connecting, engaging with and advocating for local youth. He is also a…
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WINDSOR STAR: ‘Wildest dreams’ — legalizing pot has benefits and pitfalls for Windsor region
Jon Liedtke, co-owner of downtown Windsor’s Higher Limits medical cannabis lounge, wonders what legalization will mean to such groups as apartment and condo dwellers and students in dorms if using recreational marijuana is restricted to private residences.
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WINDSOR STAR: LCBO seeks ready-to-go store to sell legal cannabis in Windsor by July 1
With the Ontario government passing legislation Tuesday that paves the way for the government-run sale of recreational marijuana starting in July, the search is on for a ready-to-go store in Windsor.
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