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Gondola Vaccinations May 27, 2021

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Tonight on the show Jon and Doug are joined by guest panelist Melinda Munro. The panel discusses the Mayor's push for cross-border vaccinations, supervised injection sites moving forward, and a proposal for Transit Windsor service in Amherstburg.
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Cancel or Consequences? May 20, 2021

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The panel tonight is Don, Jon and Doug. We discuss the Essex Town Council vote to impose the recommended penalties on Chris Vander Doelen, Mayor Dilkens' push for cross-border vaccinations, and the new Transit Windsor mask policy.
Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LIUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show: patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics

Microchips and Selling the Barn with Councillor Kieran McKenzie May 12, 2021

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Don, Jon and Doug are joined by RCP alumnus and Ward 9 City Councillor Kieran McKenzie to talk about the Windsor Express' bid for Windsor Arena and the global microchip shortage and its impact on Windsor.
Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LIUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show: patreon.com/rosecitypolitics.

Scooter Talk with Bird Canada CEO Stewart Lyons May 06, 2021

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Tonight on the show Pat, Jon and Doug are joined by Bird Canada CEO Stewart Lyons to talk about the rollout of the new Windsor electric scooter program. Later, we discuss the news that the 0% property tax increase promised at budget time has become a 2.4% increase for residential properties, and a Hey, County Politics segment focused on recent events in Essex.
Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LIUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show: patreon.com/rosecitypolitics.

Jane's Walk 2021 with Sarah Morris May 05, 2021

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In this special interview we're joined by Jane's Walk organizer (and RCP alumnus) Sarah Morris to talk about the 2021 festival happening May 7th and 8th. Find out more at https://www.windsorjaneswalk.ca/

Mayoral Quarantines and Police Budget Transparency with Rino Bortolin Apr 29, 2021

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Tonight the panel discusses Windsor Mayor Dilkens' second quarantine and vaccine refusal. Later, we welcome Ward 3 Windsor city councillor police service board member Rino Bortolin. Finaly, the return of "For Your Consideration"
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Stay out of Don's Closet Apr 22, 2021

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Don, Jon and Doug talk about the latest in the ongoing Chris Vander Doelen saga, WEEDC's appearance at City Council and try out a new segment: For Your Consideration.

Vaccine Maps with Carina Luo Apr 22, 2021

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University of Windsor Geospatial Analyst Carina Luo joins Jon and Doug to talk about her work developing a map showing pharmacies offering COVID-19 vaccination and demographic details about neighborhoods. Check out the map here: https://uwindsor.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=9d91721a9b084cb5a7c9f38c9c20855c

Naturally Occurring Reverse Speed Bumps With Gary Kaschak Apr 14, 2021

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Councillor Gary Kaschak joins Don, Jon and Doug to talk about speed limits and traffic calming in the City of Windsor and Windsor's high ranking for vulnerability to automation.
Related links:
https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/mayor-pitches-1m-alternative-to-citywide-speed-limit-reduction-from-50-to-40-km-h?fbclid=IwAR3qBXPAYSHkHJ3AiNyDVHZ-S2taAUzYR0XstL5hR7k0AP1VJ56o6-Udy3M
https://windsor.ctvnews.ca/committee-recommends-40-km-h-on-windsor-s-residential-streets-1.5361623?cache=bxbkhrrewsuq%3FclipId%3D740678
https://www.conferenceboard.ca/e-library/abstract.aspx?did=11095
Rose City Politics appears monthly in print in BizX Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com. Be sure to read our monthly column which dives deep into a local Windsor issue.
Rose City Politics is brought to you with the Kind Support of LiUNA 625, building better communities.

A Park On Top Of A Gold Mine Apr 08, 2021

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On the show:
1. City outsourcing contract cancelled
2. A hate symbol at a local hospital and authoritarian populism
3. Spring Garden expropriation ruling
Rose City Politics appears monthly in print in BizX Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com. Be sure to read our monthly column which dives deep into a local Windsor issue.
Rose City Politics is brought to you with the Kind Support of LiUNA 625, building better communities.

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