The Early Shift
with Tony Doucette
Welcome to the (soon to be renamed) Early Shift!
We've received hundreds of suggestions for our new name. Thanks to everyone who called, emailed and tweeted. There are so many good choices, we're taking our time to make sure we get it right. Stay tuned!
Every weekday morning, tune in for news, weather, traffic, music and the hot topics that have Windsor talking. It all starts at 6AM and continues until 8:37AM on 97.5FM in Windsor, 91.9 FM in Leamington, 88.1FM in Chatham & 90.3 FM in Sarnia. Join us!
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Upcoming Events:
Friday, May 31: Bike to Work Day. Click here for info.
June 8-9: UMANG 2013: Celebrating Indian Music and Dance. Click here for info.
June 15-16: Burger Fest: Amateur & Professional Competition. Click here for info.
Categories: Episode Update
Friday May 24, 2013
Catholic Central Move
One of Windsor's landmark buildings is about to be overrun by teenagers. The city has made a deal with the Catholic school board for a plot of land downtown that currently includes the 90-year-old Windsor Arena. We spoke to students and staff of Catholic Central HS. (Runs 11:05)
Categories: Past Episodes
Friday May 24, 2013
Human Trafficking Bust
Trafficking in human beings. Windsor police lay charges against 2 men accused of coercing an 18-year-old woman into prostitution. It's a first in Windsor. We spoke to Shelly Gilbert, coordinator of Social Work Services with Legal Assistance of Windsor. (Runs 6:44)
Categories: Past Episodes
Friday May 24, 2013
Windsor HazMat
Potentially hundreds of different types of plastic were involved in the industrial fire on Tuesday in Windsor's west end. We heard from the HazMat team that responded and watched for public safety. (Runs 3:57)
Categories: Past Episodes
Thursday May 23, 2013
Food with Jonathan Pinto - Asparagus
This week, Jonathan paid a visit to Sunshine Farms in Thamesville to learn about asparagus. (Runs 7:03)
View pics of his adventure here, here & here.
To follow Jonathan's culinary adventures - or give him a suggestion! - you can find him on Twitter @jonathan_pinto.
Categories: Food with Jonathan Pinto, Past Episodes
Thursday May 23, 2013
Beef Prices on the Rise
Rising beef prices in the United States - not just an American problem. You've probably noticed prices are up on this side of the border too. We spoke to Greg Schinkel, owner of Schinkel's Meat Market in Essex. (Runs 5:30)
Categories: Past Episodes
Thursday May 23, 2013
Industrial Fire and the Ministry of Environment
It wasn't just the smoke that caused health concerns from Tuesday's fire at a Windsor plastics company. The water quality is also being watched. And the clean-up is being closely monitored. We heard from Ministry of Environment spokesperson Kate Jordan. (Runs 5:48)
Categories: Past Episodes
Wednesday May 22, 2013
Commuter Bikes
You probably wouldn't buy a four-wheel drive truck - or a high performance sports car just to drive back and forth to work. So why would you buy a mountain bike or a racing bike to pedal back and forth? Meet the commuter bike. (Runs 7:17)
Categories: Past Episodes
Wednesday May 22, 2013
Wynne in Windsor
She's coming to Windsor today. Premier Kathleen Wynne spoke to us about the budget, jobs and the Windsor-Tecumseh byelection. (Runs 11:20)
Categories: Past Episodes
Wednesday May 22, 2013
Year Round Schooling
Goodbye summer vacation. Hello year-round schooling. Could we see it soon in Windsor-Essex? We spoke to Warren Kennedy, Director of Education for the GECDSB. (Runs 8:21)
Categories: Past Episodes
Wednesday May 22, 2013
Sprucewood Industries Fire
It was like something from a disaster movie. Huge waves of black smoke dominated the Windsor skyline yesterday. We heard the latest from the fire along the Windsor-LaSalle border from Lee Tome, Chief Fire Prevention Officer for Windsor Fire and Rescue. (Runs 5:55)
