Patty Handysides

Hosting The Shift with Patty Handysides @am800cklw.
I do fireworks by season and I'm learning about wine glass by glass. Proud board member of @sagaftra.

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4:15 Heart & Stroke applauds Ontario for expanding access to life-saving cardiovascular testing
4:40 All MPs should end double tax on used cars with MP Andrew Lawton)

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On The Shift for Mon. June 15:
2:15 Ontarians worrying about old family members’ vulnerability to fraud
2:40 Here’s what I would do with NewsTalk 1010 host Deb Hutton
3:15 Big announcement coming up with me!
3:40 It was the first weekend of World Cup 2026

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Love the WIFF under the stars movies. The girlies love the morning shows: Alice and KPop Demon Hunters. Which was a first for me. They got cool sparkly tattoos. And balloon animals. Just before the rain. Excellent morning.

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Heavy rain and wind in Leamington right now. Tornado warnings pinging my phone like crazy.

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Gordie Howe bridge opening delayed https://t.co/Rqh31khQdt

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UPDATE: The @detroitnews says the bridge will open to traffic on Monday.

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Just so you know - there are reports in the Detroit News and the Free Press that a ribbon-cutting will be held Friday at the Gordie Howe Bridge. They're citing 'sources' but I've not been able to get real confirmation from any level of Canadian government.

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UPDATE: The Detroit News says the bridge will open to traffic on Monday.

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East end fire:
From Windsor Fire & Rescue Services:
If you are downwind of the fire in the 5500 Blk of NORTH SERVICE ROAD, please keep windows and doors closed. Fire crews continue to attack the fire in at least 2 structures and surrounding grassy area.
📷Samantha Erwin

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4:15 The burned-out arena at the WFCU centre is soon to be re-opened after a major restoration.
4:40 Finance expert Pattie Lovett-Reid discusses our 'technical recession' and what it means for Canadians.

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On THE SHIFT: Tuesday, June 2
2:15 Local food week is being celebrated with a pop-up market in Essex.
2:40 Who should Amherstburg turn to for future policing?
3:15 Grape losses are huge in Essex County after a bitter cold winter. Did any grapes survive?

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We hear from Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery and Cooper's Hawk Vineyards & The Vines Restaurant.
3:40 There's a new poll on the state of health care in Canada.
3:50 June is Stroke Awareness month. Do you know the signs?

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@StormsOnErie Had our first report of Mayflies (or fish-flies to some) from Lake St. Clair. Ugh.

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4:40 Ontario bars are being allowed to stay open until 4AM for FIFA.
5:15 What's this unsettled weather pattern? Meteorologist Doug Gilham explains.

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On The Shift for Tues. May 19:
2:15 Snowbirds are being grounded for the next several years
2:40 Inflation is slightly down but money worries continue. with financial commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid

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3:15 Global cyclist (Windsor native), raising money for Alzheimer’s, is at it again. With Don Martel Photography 3:40 Canadians are tired of being the punchline.
4:15 Everyday Decisions Carry Serious Consequences, that's the message for National Road Safety Week.

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3:50 An update on the holiday weekend weather
4:15 Evan Solomon, Minister responsible for FedDev Ontario visits Windsor
4:40 Wolfhead Distillery celebrates 10th anniversary 4:50 'Reel Reviews' with movie critic Richard Crouse

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On The Shift for Thurs. May 14:
2:15 Gut health research - stop eating so late
2:40 Bankruptcies are spiking in Canada - watch for financial warning signs
3:15 Rob Flack. Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
3:40 Honda indefinitely suspends Cdn. EV plant in Ontario

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3:40 Canadian Masters Swim Championship coming to Windsor. 4:15 Will this cold overnight weather leave? Meteorologist Doug Gilham with TWN explains. 4:40 Stop the doomscroling - you need to do it to protect your mental health.

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THE SHIFT: Monday, May 11
2:15 Expanding scope of practice for pharmacists with Rob Modestino, pharmacist/owner Rob’s pharmacy in LaSalle
2:40 "Here's what I would do" with Deb Hutton, former Queen's Park staffer, now afternoon host on 1010.
3:15 Hospital to Home program expands