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The City of Windsor is slowly attempting to emerge on the other side of the coronavirus crisis recently entering phase 2 of the province of Ontario’s reopening plan. With this said how is the transition back to some sense of normalcy going? How have premier Doug Ford’s actions impacted Windsor-Essex? Secondly, what about individuals with disabilities how has the pandemic, the province’s response a...

Former Vice President Joe Biden has a consequential decision to make as the Democratic National Convention draws near.  Who will he select as his running mate andvice president pick?  Considering Biden’s advanced age (77) and if elected president in November he’ll be the oldest elected president at (78.)  Also, considering the paralyzing and contentious times were living in is picking an African A...

The province of Ontario, is preparing a three-scenario plan for returning children to schools across the province, ranging from online learning only to a full resumption of regular class with some distancing measures put in place. Meanwhile, Education Minister Stephen Lecce has purposed a mixed model of students attending class on alternating days or weeks, “cohorted” into groups of no more than 1...

Finding inclusive sports which fosters an environment where everyone has a chance to grow and prosper is essentially important, for both player and personal development. At Rugby Ontario, there mission is clear. To lead the sport of rugby in Ontario into a new era of growth through increased participation, community involvement, sound administration and successful player development. Their vision...

Athletes are human, there vulnerable and they fall. That was Ben Roethlisberger’s message on Father’s Day.  At the ManUp Pittsburgh conference. It's not always easy," said Roethlisberger, who has been accused of sexual assault twice during his NFL career, the second time leading to a four-game suspension to begin the 2010 season. "People don't realize all the time that us athletes, we're human. We...

The Windsor Life Centre provides: A haven, counselling, nutrition, education, treatment support and more for women recovering from addiction and trauma. If you or someone you know is looking for addiction support, we are here to help. Linda Armaly is the Executive Director at Windsor Life Centre. She joined me this week to discuss the important work of the centre.  To learn more about the centre y...

Providing people the  ability  to   escape, a sense of passion and comprehensive   view of the world through one of the true bonding agents which brings all people  together the love of sports, is a commodity many sports enthusiasts are missing in their daily lives these days.  Which raises the question: how do we navigate the safe return of athletics to college campuses this fall?  Steve Watson i...

Vince Carter holds the record for most NBA seasons played at 22 and last Thursday, his long and storied career reached its conclusion. "I'm officially done playing basketball professionally," Carter said succinctly. On his Podcast "Winging It with Vince Carter", he made a formal retirement announcement.  Carter's final game came on the final night before the league postponed the season on March 11...

After a contentious dispute primarily over wages and safety protocols, which threaten the entirety of the 2020 baseball season. The MLB Players Association and the league’s owners have agreed to meet in the middle and settle their dispute for now. Clearing the way for America’s pastime to return under the guides of a shorten 60-game regular season. Lynn Worthy is a Royals beat writer at The Kansas...

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has decided to wait to allow the 10th largest state in the nation to enter phase 5 of reopening. Due to recent spikes in coronavirus cases. Michigan also has approximately 1.5 million public school kids waiting to see if they’ll be back in the classroom or learning online this fall. Lauren Gibbons is a reporter for MLive's Public Interest Team covering politics a...

The relationship between the public and the police is at a critical intersection and inflection point. With the current climate were living in what’s the key to having a constructive dialogue between the two parties? To ensure the integrity of public safety, the rights of citizens to express their opinions and respecting the role the police play to keep us all safe? Norm Hansen is the Chief of Pol...

With the current state of unrest in America surrounding police reform, racism, politics, and the perception of the media today. The journalism profession has never been more scrutinized than now. Which also makes it more challenging for minorities to receive opportunities for advancement in this field. Dr. Meredith D. Clark (@MeredithDClark) is an assistant professor in the Department of Media Stu...

Racial tension has never been as high as they are now in America. And the need for criminal justice reform has increased under the current political climate in which we live. The question now is how we heal the wounds of a divided and fractured nation. Brandon Brice is an American radio and television host, conservative political commentator. Brandon is the host of The Brandon Brice Show, a locall...

Connecting all of us faster to the world-wide-web has never been more important then now. Increased connectivity means better proficiency and expanded access to possibilities for all of us. At GigaMonster, it’s simple, they’re shaping a new environment for Internet services available to multifamily residential communities. Luke Rodgers is the Director of Business Development at GigaMonster he join...

With nearly half of the year behind us the digital economy has never held more importance for a vast majority of Canadians. In April CTV News reported Nearly five million Canadians started working from home in response to measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and a new poll finds that many workers think the change will be permanent. Therefore, how has this development altered the state of ou...

Promoting inclusion in a non-competitive environment when it comes to effective adaptive fitness is key for sustainable success. Promoting a healthy work environment will help boost productivity and stabilize morale. At TeamUP Health and Fitness in Gilbert Arizona, providing individuals a positive place to reach their fullest fitness potential is the objective. For individuals with disabilities, c...

With so many Canadian businesses searching for innovative solutions to re-engage their profit margins and generate interest, thinking outside the box and using technology and innovation is the key to success. At Launcodein Calgary Alberta they have a question that drives their company every day. What’s Your Mission? It’s a big question. One that comes with risks, challenges, and tough decisions. B...

Unemployment rate reaches record high as restrictions ease and more Canadians look for work. The unemployment rate was 13.7% in May, the highest rate recorded since comparable data became available in 1976. Therefore, the question is a simple one.  What’s the key to Canada’s economic recovery?  Trevin Stratton is the Chief Economist and Vice President at Canadian Chamber of Commerce (Canada.  He j...

For Bob Quinn and Matt Patricia this year, places them at a critical inflection point they have to win or perhaps they would be headed straight for the unemployment line. The selections they made in the 2020 NFL Draft, will be a large part of their foundation on which to build upon. They must get starters out of this crop of players considering how high they were selecting. Can Jeffrey Okudah and...

The NBA is set to make a triumphant return to the hardwood at the end of July.  In the most magical place on earth Disneyworld.  The NBA board of governors voted recently, to approve a 22-team format to restart the 2019-20 season July 31 in Orlando, Florida, the league announced   Under the plan, 13Western Conference teams and nine Eastern Conference teams will play eight regular-season "seeding"...

America is intrinsically divided and broken. The soul of America appears to be lost and devoid of leadership. It is hardly a political opinion to suggest at this point, the messaging from the White House has been at best inadequate and at worst a clear dereliction of duty. We’ve gone from the virus being a Democratic hoax and “the 15 (cases) within a couple of days, is going to be down to close to...

The Indianapolis Colts have had a banner offseason by many accounts. Highlighted by the acquisition of fiery Philip Rivers to help jumpstart production under center and lead a potentially potent offense. He was brought in to help the Colts reach and obtained something they have not had since 2006, a super bowl. Can the team from the Hoosier State return to their glory years and capture the ultimat...

The NHL Is doing its part to bring sports starved fans some normalcy. By adopting a 24-team format which will accelerate the push towards the playoffs. Mike Stephens an NHL Analyst & Host at Yahoo Sports joined me earlier this week. To discuss the league’s return to action and what it means for the psyche and psychology of people who have missed the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

How do we Preserve the value of Objective Journalism?   Preserving the integrity of the journalism profession is something veteran WDIV Local 4 anchor Devin Scillian values a great deal.  In late March, after watching a press conference where President Donald Trump again referred to the media as ‘Enemy of the people’: Scillian made an impassioned plea to his audience.  saying, "It's dispiriting be...

The curtain has been closed on the rest of the Broadway season due to the coronavirus. United Airlines may be forced to terminate up to 40% of their workforce thanks to a drop in travel and the Washington Redskins are under increased pressure to change their name. As a major sponsor Amazon announce their dropping Washington NFL team’s merchandise. I covered these topics and more with Tim Balk a Br...