Tag: The Shift
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UWindsor hosting international World War 1 conference
Professor Robert Nelson, Department Head History at UWindsor discusses The International Society for First World War Studies: “Learning about the First World War” taking place in Windsor Ontario this weekend.
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Majority of Essex County municipalities against regional waste and organics collection
Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie discusses what the majority of Essex County municipalities voting against regional waste and organics collection means.
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Queen’s Park Check-In: Fall Session with Essex MPP Anthony Leardi
Essex MPP Anthony Leardi discusses the start of the Fall Session, his priorities, what he’s heard this summer, & thoughts on Premier Ford’s polling.
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Some local landlords exploiting housing crisis
Ward 2 city councillor Fabio Costante discusses how some local landlords are exploiting the housing crisis & what needs to be done to address it.
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What the end of the writers strike means for Canadian TV & Film
Andrew Barnsley, Executive Producer of Schitt’s Creek & President of the Toronto Film School discusses the writers strike ending & what it means for Canada.
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Importance of seasonal workers to Windsor Essex
Ken Forth, President of Foreign Agricultural Resource Management Services discusses the importance of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program regionally.
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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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Food Banks Canada Poverty Report Card
Caroline Newton, Food Banks Canada’s Chief Communications Officer discusses Food Banks Canada’s Poverty Report Card & why Canada got a D+ & Ontario a D-.
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Windsor’s Biggest Super Pizza
Dean Litster, owner of Armando’s Amherstburg discusses making the BIGGEST WINDSOR SUPER PIZZA he’s ever seen: 8 FEET LONG!
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UWindsor Political Science head Lydia Miljan on Rota resignation
UWindsor Political Science head Lydia Miljan discusses the Speaker of the House of Commons’ resignation because he invited someone who fought for the nazis.
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The risks and dangers of pointing lasers at airplanes
OPP Constable, Steven Duguay discusses a laser beam was shone at an airplane in Windsor Essex and the risks and dangers of pointing lasers at airplanes.
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Pelee Island Winery Brings the First Ever EPIC Harvest Festival to Kingsville
Chrystie Fysh, Executive Assistant at Pelee Island Winery discusses Pelee Island Winery organizing Kingsville’s first EPIC Harvest Festival.
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APMA’s Flavio Volpe on being named first Chamber CEO of the Year & Zelensky speech
Flavio Volpe, APMA president discusses the Ontario Chamber recognizing him as its inaugural CEO of the year & Ukrainian President Zelensky’s Toronto speech.
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LaSalle Mayor on green space, development, & the need for housing
LaSalle Mayor Crystal Meloche joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss green space, development, & the need for housing in LaSalle.
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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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Is removing garbage pickup from alleys smart?
Windsor’s Ward 4 city councillor Mark McKenzie discusses city council approving an RFP to look at removing alleyway garbage.
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What would you do to stay young forever? The anti-aging industry is worth BILLIONS
Alex Cyr, contributing editor at Toronto Life discusses the global anti-aging industry that is worth billions and why Earth’s richest people are all in.
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Open Streets needs volunteers
Michelle Staadegaard, manager for culture and events at the City of Windsor discusses 2023 Open Streets and the need for up to 300 volunteers.
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NATO looks to space with inaugural space conference
Daniel Sax, CEO Canadian Space Mining Corp. discusses NATO holding an inaugural conference on space collaboration.
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Canadians deserve better than fake Pharmacare
Dr. Melanie Bechard of Canadian Doctors for Medicare chair joins me to discuss her Toronto Star column, Canadians deserve better than fake Pharmacare.
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Police Chief Bellaire on major international auto theft ring based in Windsor being dismantled
Chief Bellaire of the Windsor Police Service discusses Project Fairfield which dismantled a major international auto theft ring based in Windsor.
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Ford Fest Windsor
Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie discusses Premier Ford bringing Ford Fest to Windsor Ontario on August 11, 2023.
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What kinds of education materials resonate with cannabis consumers?
Dr. Daniel Bear, Humber College discusses his latest his research initiative about what kinds of education materials resonate with cannabis consumers.
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DWBIA-funded buskers performing on downtown street corners every Saturday night in August
Renaldo Agostino (Ward 3 city councillor) & Bilal Nasser discuss the Downtown Windsor BIA funding buskers to perform every Saturday night in August.
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These aren’t your grandparents’ auto jobs
Flavio Volpe (APMA president) discusses NextStar Energy EV battery plant starting to hire and how the jobs won’t be the auto jobs of our grandparents.
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Canadian Space Mining Corp. hires former International Space Station Commander
Dr. Andrew Feustel, NASA astronaut, geophysicist & 2018 ISS commander discuss joining the Canadian Space Mining Corporation & what he brings to its mission.
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Queer Walk LGBTQ2SAI+ app launching at Windsor-Essex Pride Fest with Guided Tour
Jessica Sartori (Parallel 42 Systems) & Walter Cassidy (local educator) Queer Walk, a new app that showcases the history of Windsor’s LGBTQ2SAI+ community.
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META starts removing news from Canada
Carmi Levy, tech journalist and expert discusses META starting to remove news from Facebook and Instagram in Canada due to Bill C-18, The Online News Act.
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Emancipation Day 2023
Leslie McCurdy, Black Council of Windsor Essex chair discusses Emancipation Day, its history & meaning for the local Black community & Emancipation Jubilee.
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Anarchy at the…movies?
Vincent Georgie, Windsor International Film Festival director discusses audiences’ behaviour at movie theatres descending to anarchy & what to do about it.
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Individual cigarette warning labels now in Canada
Gordon Thane, Manager of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention at the Windsor Essex County Health Unit discusses health warnings on individual cigarettes.
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Trudeau pans Poilievre’s approach as ‘dangerous for Canadians’
Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst discusses Prime Minister Trudeau panning CPC leader Pierre Poilievre’s approach to politics as “dangerous for Canadians”.
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How the ‘sandwich generation’ manages the stress of aging parents and young children
Corinne Rusch-Drutz, CEO Kensington Health Foundation discusses how the ‘sandwich generation’ manages the stress of aging parents and young children.
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Curling appears poised to move to WFCU CENTRE from Roseland
Terry Fink, Future of Curling in Windsor-Essex committee member discusses a report recommending moving curling from Roseland to the WFCU Centre.
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How mining the moon can be environmentally beneficial for Earth
Daniel Sax, CEO and founder of the Canadian Space Mining Corporation joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on the Shift to discuss how mining the moon can be environmentally beneficial for Earth. Audio Link Find more of Jon Liedtke’s opinion and commentary on AM800 CKLW HERE
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Potential curling move of curling from Roseland to WFCU Centre prompts concerns from Riverside Skating Club
Peiling Huang, Riverside Skating Club president discuss Windsor admin recommending moving curling from Roseland curling club to the WFCU Centre.
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NextStar begins hiring at new EV battery plant
Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss NextStar beginning hiring at new EV battery plant.
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Dear Canada: Alberta needs you
Markham Hislop, CEO & Publisher of EnergiMedia discusses the Energy Transition and Post-Combustion, and what Alberta could be doing right.
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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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Michigan SAG-AFTRA members hold rally at Spirit of Detroit Plaza
Eric Wydra, SAG-AFTRA Michigan President discusses the current SAG-AFTRA strike that overlaps with the WGA strike and a rally being held downtown Detroit.
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Local Dragon Boat recruitment now in effect
Cathy Ouellette-Caughy with Dragon Boat Windsor Essex discusses a new recruitment drive for those who want to participate in Dragon Boat Windsor Essex.
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Councillor Agostino receives neighbourhood support for park monitors at core park
Ward 3 councillor Renaldo Agostino discusses a new program at Ward 3’s Mitchell Park that has 4 supervisors providing programming for youth 7 days a week.
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Essex, Waterloo, Durham and Ottawa face ambulance pressures; province won’t release offload delay data
Bruce Krauter, Chief, Essex-Windsor EMS joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke to discuss ambulance pressures in Windsor Essex and how things stand today.
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Border City Data: Visualizing Ontario Water Quality
Doug Sartori (HackForge & Parallel 42 Systems) discusses Border City Data’s event “Visualizing Ontario Water Quality” and why OPEN DATA is useful.
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Former OPP commissioner on Paul Bernardo’s transfer called ‘sound’ by corrections review
Former OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis discusses serial killer Paul Bernardo’s transfer called “sound” by Correctional Service of Canada.
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MPP Andrew Dowie on Ontario paying one-third of all EV deals
Windsor Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie discusses Ontario paying one-third of production subsidies (to $15Billion) for ALL Ontario EV investments, past & present.
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Two First Nations won’t support Ontario nuclear power expansion until waste questions are answered
Reporter Matteo Cimellaro (The NATIONAL OBSERVER) discusses two First Nations not supporting Ontario nuclear expansion until waste questions are answered.
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Additional Windsor police downtown could negatively impact marginalized communities
Leslie McCurdy, chair Black Council of Windsor Essex discusses why a downtown Windsor police campaign could negative impact marginalized communities.
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Windsor jobless rate drops while national economy adds jobs & jobless rate increase
JUSTIN FALCONER, CEO of Workforce Windsor Essex, joins to discuss Windsor’s jobless rate dropping to 5.8% from 6.5%.
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APMA VOLPE on Ontario paying one-third of all EV deals & TEAM CANADA approach
Flavio Volpe, president APMA Canada discusses Ontario paying one-third production subsidies up to $15-billion for ALL EV investments, past & present.
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Ontario Medical Association releases Progress Report on health care
Ontario Medical Assoc. president Dr. Andrew Park discusses Ontario’s primary care crisis & doctors’ pledge to work with government for better patient care.
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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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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: Ontario announces new energy storage & gas-fired generation
Justin Rangooni (Energy Storage Canada) discusses Ontario electric demand growth & fossil fuel-reliant industries shifting to electricity.
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AM800 CKLW: ONTARIO ENGINEERS REMOVE CANADIAN WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT FOR IMMIGRANTS
MPP Andrew Dowie discusses legislative changes allowing immigrant engineers coming to Ontario to work and his time as an engineer before entering politics.
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Local saxophonist Ted Hogan to perform at Buskers on the Block
Local saxophonist Ted Hogan joins me on AM800 CKLW to discuss performing at the new DWBIA event, Buskers on the Block, and performs live on air.
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Project Arrow goes south for its first on-road test
Flavio Volpe, APMA president discusses Project Arrow’s first on-road test of the Canadian made vehicle showcasing what the Canadian auto-industry can supply.
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Canadian Farmer Shortage
Canada facing farmer shortage over the next decade and 66% of producers don’t have succession plans.
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One in Three Canadians in Terrible Financial State
One in Three Canadians in Terrible Financial State and I interview Andrea Orr, Local Licensed Insolvency Trustee.
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AM800 CKLW: 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: 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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Ontario farmer opposes dumping thousands of litres amid inflation & supply management
Sylvain Charlebois, The Food Professor, discusses the absurdities of an Ontario farmer dumping thousands of litres amid inflation & supply management.
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Canada summons Ambassador over suspected Chinese Spy Balloon
Stephanie Carvin, Carleton University associate professor & former NATSEC analyst discusses summoning the Chinese Ambassador due to the Chinese Spy Balloon.
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Buried Evidence on CTV’s W5 Genevieve Beauchemin
CTV W5’s Genevieve Beauchemin discusses going into a Quebec prison to speak to Daniel Jolivet about decades old evidence he & his lawyer fought to uncover.
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Federal Liberals pull controversial gun bill amendments
Stephanie Levitz (Toronto Star, Ottawa Bureau) discusses the federal pulling gun bill amendments, including a new definition of assault-style weapons.
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Tim Hortons has been tracking customers’ locations
James McLeod, former journalist, discusses Tim Hortons tracking customers’ locations through the Tims app & how everyone affected got a free coffee & donut.
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Ontario announces new healthcare plans
Ontario Minister of Health Parliamentary Assistant MPP Robin Martin joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss Ontario healthcare changes.
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Registered Nurses’ Association Ontario reacts to Ontario health changes
Dr. Doris Grinspun, CEO Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario discusses her thoughts on health changes by the Ontario government.
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The Rise of AI
Doug Sartori, principal consultant of Parallel 42, joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke on The Shift to discuss the rise of AI.
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Canada’s gay sperm restrictions challenged
Wendi Nicholson (President Windsor-Essex Pride Fest) discusses a gay man challenging the constitutionality of restricting gay & bisexual sperm donations.
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World Hijab Day, anti-Islam legislation, and Islamophobia
Sarah Mushtaq writes about race, gender discusses World Hijab Day, anti-Islam legislation, and Islamophobia more broadly in society.
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2022 in Review: QAnon in Canada
Dr. Christine Sarteschi, Associate Professor of Social Work and Criminology at Chatham University discusses QAnon’s spread in Canada during 2022.
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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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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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Windsor restaurant woes & the need to support local
Adriano Ciotoli, co-owner Windsor Eats joins AM800 CKLW’s Jon Liedtke to discuss Windsor restaurant woes & the need to support local now more than ever.
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Canadian tourists may be prohibited from claiming trip cancellations to Jamaica amid violence, travel expert warns
Martin Firestone, President Travel Secure discusses how Canadian tourists may be prohibited from claiming trip cancellations to Jamaica amid violence.
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The Upside: Legacy Cabin coming to Bryerswood Camp
Cathy Robertson, vice-president Bryerswood Youth Camp discusses Bryerswood Youth Camp receiving an investment from the WindsorEssex Community Foundation.
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Canadian Space Mining Corp. receives 2nd federal contract for Connected Care Medical Module
Dan Sax, CEO Canadian Space Mining Corp. discusses receiving another contract from the Canadian Space Agency advancing a Connected Care Medical Module.
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THE SHIFT: DEC 9 2022
Windsor culinary establishments at risk; Canadian tourists to Jamaica in refund limbo; Canadian Space Mining Corp.’s 2nd fed. contact; Bryserswood Legacy Cabin.
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THE SHIFT – Nov. 25, 2022
Public Order Emergency Inquiry & local testimony; Premier Ford walks back some housing changes; Ontario’s 5 largest healthcare unions declare SOS for public hospitals.
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MP Masse on Windsor’s Ambassador Bridge Blockade reimbursement
Windsor-West MP Brian Masse discusses his demand to the federal government to reimburse Windsor $5.7 million spent on the Ambassador Bridge Blockade.
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EXPLAINER: Public Order Emergency Inquiry into the convoy
Mubin Shaikh (Public Safety, National Security & Counter Terrorism professor at Seneca College) discusses the convoy public inquiry & the Emergencies Act.
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Premier Ford walks back some Ontario housing bill environmental changes
Fatima Syed, reporter with The Narwhal discusses Premier Ford facing backlash over his housing bill & walking back some changes in face of public pressure.
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Five largest healthcare unions declare SOS for public hospitals
Jackie Walker, Nursing Division President at SEIU Healthcare discusses a public hospital network collapse and the largest healthcare unions calling SOS.
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MPP Lisa Gretzky discusses Ontario asking doctors to stay open late & on weekends
Windsor West MPP Lisa Gretzky discusses Premier Ford’s ask of Ontario doctors to stay open late and on weekends amid healthcare shortages.
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Health Canada’s Cannabis Act Review with Dr. Daniel Bear
Dr. Daniel Bear, Professor Social and Community Services at Humber College discusses his federal Cannabis Act Review submission & not-for-profit models.
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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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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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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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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.