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Rose City Politics is a weekly, hour-long show focused on the movers-and-shakers affecting the political scene in Windsor, Ontario. Municipal politics is the emphasis when you join panelists Kieran McKenzie, Pat Papadeas, Mark Boscariol, Don Merrifield and Doug Sartori as they disect, debate, educat…

Rose City Politics


    • Sep 7, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Goose Snipers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 58:19


    Frazier, Kristen, & Jon hold the panel together as we discuss Windsor being on track to surpass housing targets for a cash grab, a comms shakeup at cityhall, the cost of the hospital hack and not paying the ransom,  Tecumseh getting money to basically double their housing & Lakeshore allowing fourplexes, Windsor pizza named number one, and Windsor's goose population NEEDS dealing with.

    Sorry, Gary

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 57:39


    Doug, Jon and Frazier talk about the Mayor's comments on allegations against the chief of Police, library staff speaking out about violence and harrasment downtown, an encampment near the Legacy Beacon Streetcar, and the federal government identifying surplus federal property for affordable housing.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

    Doug, Cut the Tape!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 47:56


    Full house this time as Don, Frazier, Jon, Kristen and Doug discuss changes to rules around supervised  consumption sites in Ontario, the impact on SafePoint in Windsor, municipalities in Ontario request a housing and addictions minister, and Active Transit Windsor-Essex's report on their public consultation.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read out stuff in Biz X Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

    Curler Murals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 50:57


    Frazier, Kristen and Doug talk a little about the change in hours at the Windsor Public Library, then riff on public art in the community. It's a summer show.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

    We're Cheap and, In Theory, We're a City

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 56:13


    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.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/rosecitypolitics and read our stuff in Biz X Magazine.

    If there really is a "housing crisis" ...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 51:56


    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.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com.

    Pause The Show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 50:20


    Jon, Frazier, Kristen and Doug is your panel this week. The panel reviews Thom Hunt's lawsuit against the City, convenience stores entering the alcohol market, and a major transit investment announcement.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communties. Support the show at patreon.com/rosecitypolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and rcpwindsor.ca.

    Places Should be Inhabitable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 57:37


    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.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com.

    A contract and a broken pool cue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 44:31


    Summer shows are different. This time around Jon, Don, Frazier and Doug cover:Kingsville floats moving Hallowe'enA partnership between health care providers and police in WindsorContract talks conclude between library workers and the CityMold industry challengesRose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com.

    Just Another Day at The GECDSB

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 36:45


    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.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

    Bear Spraying Penguin With Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 42:37


    Jon, Frazier, Kristen, and Doug talk about spending cuts at the University of Windsor and the decline of Windsor water fountains.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

    Mega-Mega Hospital

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 78:06


    Don, Jon, Kristen, Frazier 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.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca. 

    Targeted Benihana Shower Ads

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 51:19


    Jon, Frazier, Kristen and Doug cover the latest in Windsor Arena and Roseland redevelopments, muse a bit about public consultations and discuss the controversy over an interrupted delegation at the GECDSB meeting.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

    A Noticable Bulge

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 51:46


    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.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

    Money Laundering with "Dawn"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 41:08


    Jon, Don and Doug chat about Windsor Regional Hospital CEO David Musyj heading to London, and the big show at City Council around the downtown safety and security initiative.

    Break Out The Bubble Machine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 70:00


    Don, Jon, Kristen and Doug are your panel as we discuss developers supporting Strengthen The Core, a new chief of staff for Mayor Drew Dilkens, and the latest unemployment figures from Statistics Canada's official random number generator.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics.

    Seven Minutes in Heaven

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 62:32


    Full house as Jon, Don, Kristen, Frazier and Doug discuss the Housing and Homelessness Help Hub, the Strengthen the Core initiative, and Ontario byelections.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in BizXMagzine.com.

    What's a Caltrop?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 72:57


    Regular panelists Jon, Frazier, Kristen and Doug are joined by guest panelist Darcie Renaud who joins us to break some news. After that, the panel discusses the City of Windsor employee satisfaction survey and the proposed investment in downtown revitalization.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind suppport of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at Biz X Magazine.com.

    Hope You Like Cuneiform

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 63:52


    Frazier, Kristen, Don and Doug talk about the latest in the Fairmount Properties lawsuit against the City of Windsor, the City of Windsor in the federal budget, and the City of Windsor getting an F grade about its budget process.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

    The Greatest Employment Lawyer Canada Has Ever Seen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 54:38


    Don, Jon, Frazier and Doug round up the latest employment news in this soft pilot of our new HR podcast.Rose City Politics is brought to with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

    The Knob's Downtown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2024 56:20


    Loblaw's Massage

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 66:47


    Big panel this week as Jon, Don, Frazier and Doug come together to discuss the resolution of a closed meeting complaint against the City of Windsor and questions about the process around the Housing Accelerator Fund application in Tecumseh.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

    Cowboy Jim Morrison

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 60:47


    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.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

    The Joe Biden of Windsor-Essex Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 54:19


    Jon, Frazier and Doug are your panel for a discussion of Tecumseh's successful application to the Housing Accelerator Fund, Fairmount Properties suing Windsor over the Grace site development, and MPP Lisa Gretzky's comments around transparency relating to the recent health care cyberattack.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine, or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

    Izzy Loves Alleys

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 57:01


    Jon's away this week. Frazier, Kristen and Doug hold down the fort and discuss a housing development at Roseland, the end of garbage collection in most of Windsor's alleys, and a possible reconsideration at the Greater Essex County District Schoolboard.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Builder Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com.

    Penis Bush Memorial Streetcar

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2024 59:45


    Jon, Frazier and Doug talked about the school naming kerfuffle in Kingsville, which raises the question in discussion "why do we even have school boards anymore?". Later, the panel debates whether automobility is a word and considers the streetcar location once again.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

    We Don't Care About The Toronto Star

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 64:12


    Frazier, Jon and Doug cover the politics of housing starts, protests in Canada and a harsh review of Windsor's transit system.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show on patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

    Dingdongs or Twinkies?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 53:33


    Jon, Frazier, Don, Kristen and Doug talk about the end of additional federal homelessness funding and the latest in the Jackson Park bandshell saga.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine an online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

    Night Day Darkness Eclipse

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2024 73:19


    Full house on the show with Jon, Don, Frazier, Kristen and Doug talking about the city budget, the latest in the housing debate and the upcoming eclipse.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in BizX Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com.

    The Garage Majal of Curling Rinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 49:24


    Jon, Frazier and Doug talk about a new transit budget proposal and a cap on student visas.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show on Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com or RoseCityPolitics.ca.

    Lame Goose Pun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 47:06


    Jon, Frazier and Doug talk about sprawl, budgets and geese.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X and online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

    Watch out for Snow Needles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 65:14


    Jon, Kristen and Doug talk about outsourcing and asset sales, ongoing drama around federal housing funds, and funding the arts in Windsor.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

    Leap Bridge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 58:50


    Jon, Frazier and Doug discuss the new vacant property tax in the context of the boarded-up homes on the west end, a story about the irrationality of people progressives disagree with, and one of the greatest instances of turd polishing in Windsor history, plus community benefits.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show on Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BixZMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

    Windsor is not Dogpatch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 101:00


    Regular panelists Don, Jon, Kristen and Doug are joined by Doug Schmidt to discuss the top stories of 2023, with a contribution from friend of the show Anne Jarvis.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiNUA 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

    Frazier Hates Downtown

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2023 49:27


    Jon, Frazier and Doug talk about the tug-of-war between the federal Liberals and the City of Windsor on housing policy and the latest entry in the Globe And Mail's focus series on Windsor.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com.

    We're Failures Please Help Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 54:41


    Don, Jon, Frazier and Doug take a look at the politics of the federal government's policy changes around international students, examine the Globe and Mail's new pop-up Windsor bureau and (what year is it?) talk about Anne Jarvis' latest column in the Windsor Star.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RosecityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

    Red Green Ontario

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 48:45


    Frazier and Doug break down the Ontario Liberal Leadership, the past and future of the Ontario Liberal Party, and the implications of a Green Party by-election victory.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in BizX Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

    All Aboard the Lego Train

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 61:42


    Don, Jon, Frazier and Doug look at the vacant building tax, Mayor Dilkens recent use of strong mayor powers, and temporary foreign workers at the new Stellantis / LG battery plant.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNIA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com or RoseCityPolitics.ca.

    Unpacking Windsor Housing Data with Frazier Fathers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 65:09


    Longtime friend of the show and new panelist Frazier Fathers joins Don, Jon and Doug to talk about housing statistics in Windsor / Essex. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com.

    Talking Trash with Kieran McKenzie

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 44:26


    Doug sat down with Ward 9 Councillor Kieran McKenzie to talk about solid waste in Windsor / Essex and Windsor's prospects for meeting it's climate goals.

    Rose City Pita Chips

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 46:49


    Don, Jon, Melinda and Doug discuss school naming policies, a new passenger train route and new employment lands.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com or RoseCItyPolitics.ca.

    Change Your Passwords Folks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 40:52


    Jon, Melinda and Doug talk about the impact of the hospital system hack, ward boundary reviews, and tactical bench removal.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitica.ca

    Butter Tart Homicide

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2023 52:08


    Don, Melinda, Jon and Doug discuss the feasibility of relocating the City's Bright Lights display, uploading E.C. Row Expressway, and For Your Consideration.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

    Stood Too Close to a Magnet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 56:44


    Jon, Melinda and Doug shoot the breeze about housing, immigration and homelesseness. Fourplexes as-of-right is the jumping off point.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com.

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    WIFF 2023 with Vincent Georgie

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 40:20


    Jon, Melinda and Doug are joined by Vincent Georgie to discuss the Windsor International Film Festival in this special episode.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

    Prison Tattoos

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 42:15


    Don, Melinda, and Doug talk about Windsor's designation as a bird-friendly city and other items from the upcoming Environment, Transportation and Public Safety Standing Committee Meeting.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

    Confederacy Facts with Don

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 64:44


    Oh No The Student Vote

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 73:45


    The Rose City Politics panel reviews the City's progress on climate change, some pushback from a city councillor towards local post-secondary institutions, and a political Facebook bun-fight.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

    Doug's Anne Jarvis Impression

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 42:36


    Jon, Melinda and Doug talk about beach volleyball and ABC recruitment, which leads to a discussion on populism, communications and process. There's a little bit of fun in here too.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.

    Open the Book Bay Doors

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 53:15


    On this show Jon, Melinda and Doug talk about a proposed portfolio system for Windsor councillors, a fresh coat of paint for a downtown eyesore, and a decision on the Jackson Park bandshell.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com or RoseCityPolitics.ca

    Doug Ford and Lord Durham

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 50:19


    On this episode, Melinda and Doug indulge their nerdiness without Jon, Don, or Pat to restrain them. The conversation ranges from the rebellions of 1837 to Windsor 2023. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read us in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca

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