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Live from Maiden Lane: Windsor on the Move Aug 05, 2021

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A special edition of RCP featuring live audio from the Windsor Ontarians on the Move event. Melinda Munro is the moderator with panelists Mike Moffatt, Lori Atkinson, Rino Bortolin, Eric Hill, Ami Patel, and Hugo Vega.

The McKenzie Filibuster Jul 29, 2021

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Jon and Doug are joined by Ward 9 Councillor Kieran McKenzie to talk about Diversity committee pushback on the new anti-racism initiative, the newly-approved city-led homeless shelter, and consultation for an upgraded University Avenue.
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Reviewing Windsor's Anti-Racism Initiative with Leslie McCurdy Jul 22, 2021

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Jon, Pat, and Doug are joined by Leslie McCurdy, Acting Chair of the Windsor-Essex Black Council to review the debate and vote around Windsor's $200,000 anti-racism initiative.

Tunnel, Airport, Golf Course Jul 15, 2021

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Jon, Don and Doug discuss:
- Mayor lobbies Ottawa on 'urgent' need for more COVID-related funding
- Windsor pursues homeless services hub
- Darcie Renaud's Roseland column
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No More Christmas Cards For Us Jul 08, 2021

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Jon, Pat and Doug break down debates around budgeting and City of Windsor corporate reorganization from the July 5th City Council meeting, plus For Your Consideration.
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CIPs and Dips Jul 01, 2021

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This week local developers Rhys Trenhaille and Sinisha Simich join Jon and Doug to talk about the impact the city's CIP program has had on their projects. Later, we review the latest update on the Adie Knox / UWindsor pool story and finally talk about the new immigration pilot program under consideration for Windsor.

When I Vote Alone I Prefer To Be By Myself Jun 24, 2021

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Guest panelist Darcie Renaud joins Pat, Jon and Doug to discuss items from the most recent council meeting:
- Adie Knox debate
- Councillor Sleiman's open mic
- CAO Jason Reynar's report on City administration

Talking Cities with Mary Rowe of CUI Jun 16, 2021

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On this episode Jon and Doug are joined by Mary Rowe, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Institute for a chat about this week's CUI x Windsor and the challenges and opportunities facing cities in Canada. Later, we talk about Mayor Dilkens' comments on vaccination on a local radio show this morning.

Making a Splash in West Windsor Jun 10, 2021

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Tonight John Liedkte, Pat Papadeas and Doug Sartori discuss
🏛️🏊 UWindsor and City of Windsor proposed Adie Knox rehab/pool closure/Lancer Pool use, & a very short public comment period
💉🇨🇦Mayor Drew Dilkens' feud with MP Irek Kusmierczyk over 🇺🇲 vaccine

Go Forth and Multiply Jun 03, 2021

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The panel this time is Jon, Don and Doug.
Tonight on the show:
- Dilkens' vaccine waitlist
- Sandpoint Beach EA
- Neighours outraged over Walkerville condo plans
Rose City Politics is brought to you by LIUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics

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