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At 3:20 - we'll hear details of this year's Art in the Park that takes place next weekend.

At 4:50 - we'll find out what's on the agenda of the rescheduled Windsor City Council meeting

And a chance to win a McDonald's signature McWrap prize pack at 4:15

Plus the latest in news, weather, sports, traffic and business every 30 minutes.

It's the Afternoon News. Weekdays 3 til 6 on AM 800.
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2013-05-24    17:06:08

Friday, May 24th

We heard of the latest push to get single sports betting approved in Canada. A new website is up to gather support to push it through the Senate.

2013-05-23    16:57:55

Thursday, May 23rd

We heard how the investigation is going on Sprucewood Avenue - the site of the huge industrial fire on Tuesday afternoon.

2013-05-21    17:54:30

Tuesday, May 21st

It's barbecue season and we checked in on our healthy active living segment to find out how to make sure our barbecued food is safe.

2013-05-18    09:28:44

Friday, May 17th

The city is getting a big boost from the province thanks to a new funding formula for hosting the casino. Mayor Eddie Francis joined the show to explain more .

2013-05-16    16:19:59

Thursday, May 16th

The province is reporting endemic populations of ticks at Point Pelee and Rondeau Park. We got details and learn how to avoid Lyme disease from the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit

2013-05-16    16:15:04

Wednesday, May 15th

The My CF Network has been launched. It allows those with cystic fibrosis to communicate with eachother, something they're not normally allowed to do in person. We got details on the Network.

2013-05-14    17:04:23

Tuesday, May 14th

We will start a summer pregnancy series on our Healthy Active Living segment. We learned what moms-to-be should be eating and doing before the baby comes.

2013-05-10    15:59:49

Friday, May 10th

A proposal to allow hazardous goods to cross the Ambassador Bridge is stirring up controversy -We heard from MDOT on why they think it's a good idea.

2013-05-09    16:40:41

Thursday, May 9th

A common virus that affects almost all children by the age of 5 is almost unheard of by most Canadians - We found out how to avoid the Rotavirus.

2013-05-08    16:15:19

Wednesday, May 8th

The cultural face of Canada is changing - with more foreign-born people in the country that ever before - We took a look at that, with numbers for Windsor as well.

2013-05-07    17:42:18

Tuesday, May 7th

On our Healthy Active Living segment - we spoke with Elizabeth Strachan about hunger and what we all can do to eliminate it in Canada.

2013-05-03    16:03:15

Friday, May 3rd

Ontario's New Democrats warn they won't support the minority Liberal government's budget unless there are some changes. NDP leader Andrea Horwath gave us her reaction to the budget.

2013-05-02    17:32:29

Thursday, May 2nd

A sexual assault in Windsor has police looking for a suspect and two potential witnesses. An 18-year old girl was attacked in front of Kennedy Collegiate last night. We got an update from Staff Sargeant Edward Hickey. If you have any information please contact Windsor Police at 519-255-6700 EX.4305 or call crime stoppers at 519-258-TIPS.

2013-05-01    17:31:20

Wednesday, May 1st

May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, and while there is no cure, is it possible to find one? We spoke to Ken Chan - the Vice President of Advocacy,Research and Healthcare with CF Canada.

2013-05-01    12:31:31

Tuesday, April 30th

The Canadian Institute for Health Information is out with a new end-of-life care report.It shows how cancer patients spend their final days and the care they receive. We learned more about the report.

2013-04-27    11:09:35

Friday, April 26th

Building a structure to change the levels of the Great Lakes is now under serious consideration - We heard more.

2013-04-26    14:19:17

Friday, April 26th

We heard about an information fair that ties kids activities, healthy eating and mental health - into the upcoming International Children's Games in Windsor this summer.

2013-04-25    12:54:31

Thursday, April 25th

We talked recycling. The recycling associaton of Ontario wants a new Waste Diversion Act - something with some teeth. Peter Hargreave gave us more info

2013-04-23    17:14:08

Tuesday, April 23rd

it's our Healthy Active Living segment. Today - we talked to Heather Nadon about herbs,how to grow them, and which ones could help prevent cancer.

2013-04-18    17:38:49

Thursday, April 18th

We learned how to reduce your family's carbon footprint. Author Leslie Garrett told us about making changes at home, while traveling and even grocery shopping can help your family become more eco-friendly.

 

The Afternoon News is news, information and entertainment for Windsor Essex weekdays 3pm - 6pm!

 

 

Peter Langille, Patty Handysides & Kathie McMann