Paul McDonald

Windsor

News Anchor at CKLW-AM (Windsor, ON)

Morning News Anchor on AM800 CKLW Husband to Kim, Dad to Jade, Papa to Carson [email protected]

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Fatal crash in Chatham-Kent

1 month ago | am800cklw.com | Paul McDonald

There's been a fatal motor vehicle crash in Chatham-Kent. Chatham-Kent Police say around 11:45 p.m. Wednesday in Thamesville a vehicle hit a pedestrian on Longwoods Road between Deep Drop Road and Huff Side Road. Investigators say an 86-year-old Thamesville man was pronounced dead at the scene, while the 20-year-old Thamesville woman driving the vehicle was not hurt. The police Traffic Management Unit had the area closed overnight as officers investigated. The roadway has since reopened.
Windsor's jobless rate increases

Mar 8, 2024 | iheartradio.ca | Paul McDonald

Windsor's jobless rate has inched higher. StatsCan says the rate rose to 7.4 per cent in February up from 7.2 per cent the month before. Windsor is tied with St. Catharines-Niagara and Barrie with the highest unemployment rate in the country. Across the country, the economy added 41,000 jobs last month and the rate ticked higher to 5.8 per cent.
No injuries reported after early morning fire on Millen Street

Mar 7, 2024 | iheartradio.ca | Paul McDonald

The cause of an early morning house fire in West Windsor is under investigation. The fire in the 32-hundred block of Millen Street near Felix Avenue broke out around 12:30. Crews had it out about an hour later. There have been no reports of injuries.
Update: One person displaced after early morning fire on Millen Street

Mar 7, 2024 | iheartradio.ca | Paul McDonald

One person has been displaced after a house fire in West Windsor. The fire in the 3200 block of Millen Street near Felix Avenue broke out around 12:30 Friday morning. Investigators say careless cooking is being listed as the cause. Damage is pegged at $160,000.
Spitfires lose fifth straight

Mar 7, 2024 | iheartradio.ca | Paul McDonald

The Spitfires' losing skid has reached five games after a 7-2 loss to the Battalion in North Bay Thursday night. AJ Spellacy and Ryan Struthers scored for Windsor. The Spits continue their road trip Friday night in Sudbury. AM800's coverage with Steve Bell begins with the pre-game show at 6:50 p.m.
Spitfires' playoff hopes fading

Mar 3, 2024 | iheartradio.ca | Paul McDonald

The Spitfires' losing skid has hit four games after a 6-1 set back to the Mississauga Steelheads at the WFCU Centre Sunday afternoon. AJ Spellacy scored Windsor's lone goal. The Spitfires are now 13 points back of Flint for the final playoff spot in the OHL Western Conference with nine games to play. Windsor opens a three-game road trip in North Bay Thursday at 7 p.m. AM800's coverage with Steve Bell begins at 6:45pm.
Update: Police give 'all clear' in Blenheim

Mar 1, 2024 | iheartradio.ca | Paul McDonald

Chatham-Kent Police have given the "all clear" in Blenheim. There was a heavy police presence in the Lumley Street, Hall Street, Sandys Street North and Hannibal Street area Friday morning. Police say the individual involved has been taken into custody safely and the area is now safe for the public.
On strike at GreenShield in Windsor

Feb 29, 2024 | iheartradio.ca | Paul McDonald

Unionized workers at GreenShield in Windsor are on strike this morning. Unifor Local 240 in a social media post just after midnight says the union and the company have been negotiating a new collective agreement since January 15. The union says members will be walking the picket line outside the building on Anchor Drive.
Update: On strike at GreenShield in Windsor

Feb 29, 2024 | iheartradio.ca | Paul McDonald

Workers at GreenShield in Windsor are out on strike. The 600 members of Unifor Local 240 walked off the job just after midnight to back contract demands. Speaking on AM800's The Morning Drive, GreenShield Unifor Local 240 chairperson Paula Bastien Stedman says job security and contracting out language are two key issues.
Spitfires let key game slip away

Feb 29, 2024 | iheartradio.ca | Paul McDonald

The Flint Firebirds scored three unanswered goals to down the Spitfires 5-4 at the WFCU Centre Thursday night. Windsor had leads of 3-1 and 4-2 before the Firebirds mounted their comeback. Cole Davis scored twice for the Spits, while Noah Morneau and Carson Woodall each had a goal. The loss leaves Windsor 11 points back of Flint for the final playoff spot in the OHL Western Conference with 11 games to play.