Tag: Ontario Premier
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What more can be done about the growing encampment issue?
Ward 3 councillor Renaldo Agostino discusses new polling showing Ontarians want Premier Ford to do more about encampments, & what needs to be done locally.
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Premier Ford to require cities to seek provincial approval for new bike lanes
Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie discusses proposed legislation requiring cities to seek provincial approval for new bike lanes that remove vehicle lanes.
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Ford Government gambling with students & education system – teachers union
OSSTF President Karen Littlewood discusses the new school year & why she thinks Premier Ford is gambling with the future of students & education system.
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AM800 CKLW Roundtable with Dan MacDonald, Steve Wilder, Chris MacLeod, & Jon Liedtke – July 15, 2024
The Roundtable discusses the assassination attempt of former President Trump & the surge in business for private alcohol & cannabis due to the LCBO strike.
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Newstalk 1010 The Rundown with Richard Crouse, Jon Liedtke & Stephen Murdoch
The Rundown on renting or buying, Ontario Science Centre closure, puppy mills made illegal, UWaterloo encampment to court, & Alberta dental plan opt-out.
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Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie on his QP vote-count record & Premier Ford’s call for 100% tariff on Chinese EVs
Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie discusses his vote-count record, time at QP versus his riding, & Premier Ford’s call for a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs.
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Newstalk 1010: Jim Richards’ The Rundown with Jon Liedtke & Tim Powers – June 13, 2024
The Rundown discusses Poilievre forgoing security clearance, youth hockey participation decline, lottery tickets in The Beer Store, political dress, & more!
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After two monthly opioid alerts, should the consumption & treatment site reopen?
MPP Andrew Dowie & councillor Andrew Dowie discusses if SafePoint CTS should reopen following two monthly opioid alerts and what the province’s role is.
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AM800 CKLW Roundtable with Dan MacDonald, Jon Liedtke, Chris MacLeod, & Brian Yeomans – May 27, 2024
The Roundtable discusses Windsor’s new civic esplanade ice rink $6 million over budget, downtown Windsor & safety, & Ontario private alcohol sales.
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Analyzing Ontario’s new DUI legislation
Criminal Lawyer Boris Bytensky analyzes Ontario’s new DUI legislation which allows charges be downgraded to Highway Traffic Act offenses from Criminal Code.
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AM800 CKLW Roundtable with Jon Liedtke, Kieran McKenzie, Greg Lemay, & Dan MacDonald – April 29, 2024
Jon Liedtke, Kieran McKenzie, Greg Lemay, & Dan MacDonald discuss EV infrastructure, Ontario banning cell phones in class, & Windsor’s NFL draft party.
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Newstalk 1010: Jim Richards’ The Rundown with Jon Liedtke and Mark Mendelson – April 17 2024
The Rundown discusses the federal budget, an airport gold heist, an early Ontario election?, & pro-Palestine protesters blocking critical infrastructure.
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AM800 Thursday Roundtable
Thursday’s Roundtable discusses vacant home taxes, Windsor’s residential rental licensing bylaw, no-show restaurant fees, & favourite Easter treats.
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Ontario won’t allow four-plex by right
Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie joins Jon Liedtke on AM800 CKLW to discuss Premier Ford’s announcement that Ontario won’t allow four-plex by right.
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Cowboy Jim Morrison
This week Kristen, Frazier, Jon and Doug talk about the surprising quote in The Narwhal from ERCA CAO Tim Byrne. Later, we cover the expansion of the Banwell road intersection with EC Row.
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Newstalk 1010 – The Rundown with Jon Liedtke and Caryma S’ad
Jim Richards Caryma S’ad & Jon Liedtke discuss Ottawa outsources ticket collection, Ford judicial appointments, Carbon Tax increase, & suicides & yearbooks.
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AM800 CKLW: Monday Roundtable with Dan MacDonald, Jen Matotek, Lori Baldassi and Jon Liedtke
Dan MacDonald, Jen Matotek, Lori Baldassi & Jon Liedtke discuss transit fare hikes, if MPP salaries should increase, wood burning stove emissions, & more!
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Ontario government mandates high school Holocaust education
Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Dan MacDonald Show to discuss the province of Ontario mandating high school Holocaust education and why is is particularly necessary today.
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Premier Ford’s political staff directed Municipal Official Plan changes to favour select landowners’ interests
Environmental Defence’s Phil Pothen discusses Ontario political staff directing Municipal Official Plan changes favouring select landowners’ interests.
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Tuesday Roundtable with Gavin Booth, Lorraine Goddard, & Jennifer Matotek
Tuesday’s Roundtable discusses new COVID & flu vaccines, calls to end home heating carbon tax, Ontario developers special treatment, & immigration levels.
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Queen’s Park Check-In: Fall Session with Essex MPP Anthony Leardi
Essex MPP Anthony Leardi discusses the start of the Fall Session, his priorities, what he’s heard this summer, & thoughts on Premier Ford’s polling.
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Queen’s Park Check-In: Fall Session with Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie
Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie discusses the start of the 2023 Ontario Legislature Fall Session, his priorities, & his thoughts on current polling.
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Premier Ford’s political scandals keep growing
Windsor-West MPP Lisa Gretzky discusses the ever growing list of scandals that are plaguing the Doug Ford government.
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In push to build more homes Ontario delays energy efficiency
The Narwhal reporter Fatima Syed discusses the province of Ontario delaying energy efficiency in its push to build more homes.
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QP Update with CTV News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Siobhan Morris
CTV News’ Chief Siobhan Morris discusses Ontario banning online gambling endorsements & scandal prompts Premier Ford to muse returning some Greenbelt lands.
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MONDAY ROUNDTABLE
Monday’s Roundtable discusses the 2003 Blackout, FORD FEST WINDSOR, ZELLERS returns to YQG, & a Detroit woman found a live frog in her salad!
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Ford Fest Windsor
Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie discusses Premier Ford bringing Ford Fest to Windsor Ontario on August 11, 2023.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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. 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. 27, 2022
Doug Ford ducks Emergencies Act Inquiry testimony (MPP Lisa Gretzky) & Accessible Buildings (Dan Gemus, Dan Gemus Real Estate).
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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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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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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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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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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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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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UWindsor Lance: Law students propose tuition reduction
A UWindsor Law student upset with the high cost of tuition is taking his qualms to the Law Union of Ontario.
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ourWindsor.ca: Premier Wynne visits Windsor, the “Best kept secret in the province”
Premier Kathleen Wynne was in Windsor on Monday to take part in a roundtable discussion centred on job creation, bringing together community and business leaders.
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ourWindsor.ca: Who will win McGuinty’s job?
The 2013 Ontario Liberal Party leadership convention is upon us and delegates are poised to elect the first female premiere that the province has ever seen.
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UWindsor Lance: Going (pro) rogue
Just when the furor over Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s double prorogation had died down, McGuinty decided to employ the very same tactic to maintain control of a political situation before it devolved into scandal.