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I went to the Detroit Auto Show last week, so naturally I took the Tunnel Bus. Hopefully Windsor City Council doesn't shortsightedly kill the Tunnel Bus. change.org/p/make-the-win…

Can't wait for the unhinged rants about Louis Vuitton no longer including a spare buckle for their travel bags and how the price of premium for his Maserati is too damn high because of Justin's greedy CEOs!

Frazier, Kristen, & Jon discuss Windsor getting $2mil for beating housing targets, city hall comms change, hospital hack $ fallout, Tecumseh aims to double homes, Lakeshore allows fourplexes, Windsor pizza #1 in Canada, & Canada Goose population TOO HIGH! rcpwindsor.ca/2024/09/07/goo…

Doug, Jon & Frazier discuss the Mayor's comments on allegations against the Police Chief, library staff complaining about violence & harassment downtown, an encampment near the Legacy Beacon Streetcar, & Ottawa identifying surplus fed property for housing rcpwindsor.ca/2024/08/28/sor…

Full house as Don, Frazier, Jon, Kristen & Doug discuss Ontario supervised consumption site regulatory changes & the impact on Windsor's SafePoint, Ontario cities requesting a housing & addictions minister, & @ActivateTransit's recent public consultation. rcpwindsor.ca/2024/08/21/dou…

Frazier, Kristen & Doug discuss a new Windsor Public Library schedule receiving pushback from the library union & users over accessibility, if standardized hours meet individual neighborhood needs, & public consult. We also talk public art. It's summer! rcpwindsor.ca/2024/08/14/cur…

@Jason_Winders Thank you! We're glad to have you here, yet depressed you have to learn about the weirdness of Windsor from us... Enjoy!

Full house as Jon, Don, Frazier, Kristen and Doug talk about a ray of hope for University Players, a county satisfaction survey about TWEPI and IWE, and MacLeans magazine taking note of Windsor as one of Canada’s best affordable cities. rcpwindsor.ca/2024/08/07/wer…

If there really is a “housing crisis”… Frazier, Kristen, Jon and Doug talk about crime in Windsor, the City saying “no thanks” to the next round of federal housing funds, a medical data breach, and of course parking. rcpwindsor.ca/2024/07/27/if-…

Jon, Frazier, Kristen and Doug is your panel this week. The panel reviews Thom Hunt's lawsuit against the City of Windsor, convenience stores entering the alcohol market, and a major transit investment announcement. rcpwindsor.ca/2024/07/20/pau…

With news Windsor’s downtown has the highest Canadian commercial vacancy rate, beloved anchor hospitality institutions leaving, & Strengthen The Core revitalization plan approved, RCP opines on the state of the downtown core & what it means for Windsor. rcpwindsor.ca/2024/07/01/biz…

Did someone say Garage Mahal?

Jon, Frazier, Kristen, and Doug talk about the ongoing LCBO strike, a change in the size of the police board, an ask about air conditioning, and a new crime reporting tool in Windsor. rcpwindsor.ca/2024/07/10/pla… Places Should be Inhabitable - July 10, 2024

Summer shows are different. Jon, Don, Frazier and Doug cover: Kingsville floats moving Halloween A partnership between health care providers and police in Windsor Contract talks conclude between library workers and the City Mold industry challenges rcpwindsor.ca/2024/07/04/a-c…

Just Another Day at The GECDSB June 26, 2024 Jon, Frazier and Doug chat about goings-on in the County of Essex: a new transit route for Amherstburg and a pay raise for County Council. Later, we discuss some breaking school board news.

Bear Spraying Penguin With Water Jun 18, 2024 Jon, Frazier, Kristen, and Doug talk about spending cuts at the University of Windsor and the decline of Windsor water fountains. rcpwindsor.ca/2024/06/18/bea…

Mega, Mega Hospital June 14, 2024 Don, Jon, Kristen and Doug talk about the increase in tourism, Windsor’s GDP, a rough budget meeting at the school board and the decision around the downtown skating rink. rcpwindsor.ca/2024/06/14/meg…

Targeted Benihana Shower Ads - June 4, 2024 Jon, Frazier, Kristen & Doug cover the latest in Windsor Arena and Roseland redevelopments, muse a bit about public consultations & discuss the controversy over an interrupted delegation at the GECDSB meeting. rcpwindsor.ca/2024/06/04/tar…

Jon, Frazier and Doug are your panelists today. Your topics this week: Brian Masse’s National Urban Park Private Member’s Bill hits a snag, funding for the civic esplanade is delayed, and new population estimates for Windsor-Essex. rcpwindsor.ca/2024/05/28/a-n…