Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
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Sam Oosterhoff, Kevin O'Leary and oil prices.
November 30, 2016 19:03 - 51 minutesSam Oosterhoff for Niagara West - Glanbrook was sworn in as MPP this morning. Upon swearing in, he was subjected to a flurry of questions from reporters. This comes after he missed a vote on Bill 28 – the All Families are Equal act. Guest: Elissa Freeman, Principal, Elissa PR Communications. Columnist: The Huffington Post, canada.com & PR Daily. Kevin O'Leary is taking steps to prepare for a possible run for the Conservative Party of Canada - Parti conservateur du Canada leadership. Could h...
Saudi Arabia agrees to cut oil output, prices going up.
November 30, 2016 18:46 - 5 minutesOPEC deal sees top exporter Saudi Arabia agreeing to cut its oil output, which will push prices up. Also: Justin Trudeau approves two pipeline projects but rejects the Northern Gateway line. How will this help Canad and in particular, how would these pipelines benefit Ontario and Eastern Canada? Guest: Dan McTeague. Former Liberal MP and Consumer Affairs Critic, Analyst, gasbuddy.com
Kevin O’Leary taking steps to prepare for leadership run.
November 30, 2016 18:21 - 6 minutesKevin O’Leary is taking steps to prepare for a possible run for the federal Conservative leadership. Could he take on Trudeau? Guest: Joe Warmington. Columnist, Toronto Sun.
Sam Oosterhoff was sworn in this morning as MPP..
November 30, 2016 17:48 - 6 minutesSam Oosterhoff was sworn in as MPP this morning for Niagara-Glanbrook. Upon swearing in, he was subjected to a flurry of questions from reporters. This comes after he missed a vote on Bill 28 – the All Families are Equal act. Guest: Elissa Freeman, Principal, Elissa PR Communications/ Columnist: Huffington Post, canada.com & PR Daily
CF-18 crash, hydro pricing and job automation
November 29, 2016 19:19 - 52 minutesA CF-18 fighter jet crashed at CFB Cold Lake, causing one death. There is no word on the cause of the accident. ALSO; a plane carrying Brazil’s soccer team crashed in Columbia, killing 75 others. Only six people survived, three from the team. Guest: Robert J Kokonis, President and Managing Director of AirTrav Inc, Could we see Ontarians choosing individual hydro pricing plans? How would this work and is this a sustainable ideal to combat electricity prices? Guest: Dr. Ross McKitrick, Profe...
Report advises changes to social net due to automation.
November 29, 2016 18:48 - 5 minutesA report from the Moway Centre at the University of Toronto says that Canada should consider radical changes to its social safety net as the country faces losing a projected 7.5 million jobs to automation. Guest: Sunil Johal, Policy Director at the Mowat Centre, School of Public Policy and Governance at the University of Toronto. Authored the report on automation.
Could we see Ontarians choosing individual hydro pricing plans?
November 29, 2016 17:55 - 6 minutesCould we see Ontarians choosing individual hydro pricing plans? How would this work and is this a sustainable ideal to combat electricity prices? Guest: Dr. Ross McKitrick, Professor of Economics and CBE Fellow in Sustainable Commerce, Department of Economics and Finance, University of Guelph.
A CF-18 fighter jet crashed at CFB Cold Lake.
November 29, 2016 17:26 - 5 minutesA CF-18 fighter jet crashed at CFB Cold Lake, causing one death. There is no word on the cause of the accident. Guest: Robert J Kokonis, President and Managing Director of AirTrav Inc,
Education, police chase and Fidel Castro.
November 28, 2016 19:23 - 59 minutesA Hamilton father has lost his fight against pulling his kids from classes that teach “false teachings”. How far can parents go in regards to their childrens education and how much say should they have? Guest: Maureen Dennis, Mother of four, Parenting Expert and Founder of WeeWelcome.ca. An 11-year-old boy lead police on a chase along Highway 400 after he had played Grand Theft Auto and pondered what it’d be like to drive a car. Guest: Kerry Schmidt, OPP Sergeant. Former Cuban Presi...
A reflection on Fidel Castro.
November 28, 2016 18:47 - 4 minutesFormer Cuban President Fidel Castro passed away over the weekend at the age of 90. How will he be remembered?
An 11-year-old boy lead police on a chase along Highway 400.
November 28, 2016 17:53 - 5 minutesAn 11-year-old boy lead police on a chase along Highway 400 after he had played Grand Theft Auto and pondered what it’d be like to drive a car. Guest: Kerry Schmidt, OPP Sergeant.
Should parents be allowed to customize their kid’s education?
November 28, 2016 17:26 - 5 minutesA Hamilton father has lost his fight against pulling his kids from classes that teach “false teachings”. How far can parents go in regards to their childrens education and how much say should they have? Guest: Maureen Dennis, Mother of four, Parenting Expert and Founder of WeeWelcome.ca
Black Friday, highway tolls and approval ratings
November 25, 2016 19:41 - 46 minutesToday marks Black Friday where consumers race to get the best deals. However, each year there seems to be more videos of violence and aggression from the shopping. Is aggression just a part of the holiday or is there something going on? Why are we shocked every year when we see these videos? What fuels Black Friday? Guest: Elissa Freeman, Principal, Elissa PR Communications. Columnist: The Huffington Post, canada.com & PR Daily. Yesterday it was announced that John Tory wants to install roa...
Low approval ratings for Kathleen Wynne.
November 25, 2016 19:22 - 6 minutesAccording to a Forum Research poll, the approval rating for Kathleen Wynne is so low, it would actually put the Ontario Conservatives into “supermajority” territory. Is news like this fatal? Guest: Peter Graefe. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.
How do mayors of the other towns feel about Toronto tolls?
November 25, 2016 17:51 - 5 minutesYesterday it was announced that John Tory wants to install road tolls on the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway. How do mayors of the other towns feel about this news? Guest: John Henry, Mayor for the City of Oshawa.
What fuels Black Friday?
November 25, 2016 17:40 - 6 minutesToday marks Black Friday where consumers race to get the best deals. However, each year there seems to be more videos of violence and aggression from the shopping. Is aggression just a part of the holiday or is there something going on? Why are we shocked every year when we see these videos? What fuels Black Friday? Guest: Elissa Freeman, Principal, Elissa PR Communications/ Columnist: Huffington Post, canada.com & PR Daily
House arrest, hydro rates and toll roads.
November 24, 2016 19:54 - 45 minutesWhile under house arrest, Christina Nougda was allowed to attend baseball games and music festivals with a parental note. How is this possible? Guest: Alex Pierson, Reporter for the Tim Bosma trial for AM900 CHML. Guest: Geoffrey Read, Hamilton Attorney. What can be done about rising hydro rates? Premier Kathleen Wynne has apologized and says she takes responsibility of her mistake, however nothing has yet to be done and more stories of expensive hydro come forward. Guest: Andrea Horwath,...
Tory pitching DVP and Gardiner becoming toll roads.
November 24, 2016 19:18 - 5 minutesToronto Mayor John Tory is pitching the Don Valley Parkway and Gardiner Expressway to become toll roads. Is this a smart decision? Guest: Johnathan Hall, Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Toronto.
What can be done about rising hydro rates?
November 24, 2016 18:53 - 13 minutesWhat can be done about rising hydro rates? Premier Kathleen Wynne has apologized and says she takes responsibility of her mistake, however nothing has yet to be done and more stories of expensive hydro come forward. Guest: Andrea Horwath, Leader of the Provincial NDP.
Christina Nougda attended baseball games and music festivals under house arrest.
November 24, 2016 17:45 - 7 minutesWhile under house arrest, Christina Nougda was allowed to attend baseball games and music festivals with a parental note. How is this possible? Guest: Alex Pierson, Reporter for the Tim Bosma trial for AM900 CHML
Investigations, Trump's relationship with the media and divisiveness.
November 23, 2016 19:26 - 46 minutesHamilton Ward 7 Councillor Donna Skelly is going to ask Hamilton’s council to approve a motion to investigate why the costs of improvements to a city housing seniors residence have tripled. Guest: Donna Skelly, City Councilor for Ward 7. Does Donald Trump truly need the media? The president elect keeps bypassing media and reporters but still remains a headline in the news. Guest: Michael Traugott, Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies and Political Science, University of Michigan. H...
How divisive has politics become?
November 23, 2016 19:21 - 5 minutesHow divisive has politics become? When we have people screaming their political opinions at each other, are we just becoming disenfranchised with it all or are we becoming a land of extremes? Guest: Michael Diamond, Principal of Upstream Strategy Group in Toronto. Conservative Political Pundit.
Does Donald Trump truly need the media?
November 23, 2016 18:49 - 6 minutesDoes Donald Trump truly need the media? The president elect keeps bypassing media and reporters but still remains a headline in the news. Guest: Michael Traugott, Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies and Political Science, University of Michigan.
Donna Skelly requesting investigation over seniors residence costs.
November 23, 2016 18:11 - 6 minutesHamilton Ward 7 Councillor Donna Skelly is going to ask Hamilton’s council to approve a motion to investigate why the costs of improvements to a city housing seniors residence have tripled. Guest: Donna Skelly, City Councilor for Ward 7.
Flyers at McMaster, coal power and Christina Noudga.
November 22, 2016 19:07 - 50 minutesFlyers protesting against “anti-white propaganda” were found in the Westdale neighbourhood and on campus at McMaster University. Guest: Scott Hastie, Editor-in- Chief of McMaster’s Student Paper, The Silhouette. Guest: Evelyn Myrie, Community Strategist, Freelance Columnist, Motivational Speaker. Ottawa is planning on virtually eliminating the use of traditional coal fired electricity by 2030. How is this going to influence our relationship with other countries such as the US and how will...
Christina Noudga plead guilty to obstructing justice.
November 22, 2016 18:51 - 5 minutesThe ex girlfriend of Dellen Millard has plead guilty to obstructing justice in the Tim Bosma case. She has been sentenced to a year and a day. Guest: Alex Pierson, Reporter for the Tim Bosma trial for AM900 CHML. Covering Christina Nougda’s trial
Ottawa eliminating traditional coal electricity by 2030.
November 22, 2016 17:54 - 5 minutesOttawa is planning on virtually eliminating the use of traditional coal fired electricity by 2030. How is this going to influence our relationship with other countries such as the US and how will carbon tax come into play? Guest: Dan McTeague. Former Liberal MP and Consumer Affairs Critic, Analyst, gasbuddy.com
Flyers protesting against “anti-white propaganda” found at McMaster.
November 22, 2016 17:44 - 5 minutesFlyers protesting against “anti-white propaganda” were found in the Westdale neighbourhood and on campus at McMaster University. Guest: Scott Hastie, Editor-in- Chief of McMaster’s Student Paper, The Silhouette.
Plea deal, hydro relief and fake traffic tickets
November 21, 2016 18:48 - 51 minutesChristina Noudga is in talks to take a plea deal for her role in the Tim Bosma murder case. Guest: Todd White, Criminal Lawyer, Barrister in Toronto. Additional relief is on its way beyond the 8% HST tax cut for hydro rates says Kathleen Wynne. The premier also said that the high prices are her ‘mistake” and that she takes responsibility for “not paying close enough attention to some of the daily stresses in Ontarians’ lives”. Why did it take her so long? Guest: Tom Adams. Independent Ener...
Hamilton issued a warning over fake e-mails about traffic violations.
November 21, 2016 18:44 - 9 minutesThe City of Hamilton issued a warning to residents over fake e-mails about traffic violations. What is protocol and how often do incidents like this happen? Is there anything a city can do to prevent these fraudulent e-mails? Guest: Daniel Williams, Senior Fraud Specialist, Canadian Anti Fraud Centre.
Additional relief for hydro rates incoming.
November 21, 2016 18:24 - 5 minutesAdditional relief is on its way beyond the 8% HST tax cut for hydro rates says Kathleen Wynne. The premier also said that the high prices are her ‘mistake” and that she takes responsibility for “not paying close enough attention to some of the daily stresses in Ontarians’ lives”. Why did it take her so long?
Christina Noudga in talks to take a plea deal in Bosma case.
November 21, 2016 17:39 - 5 minutesChristina Noudga is in talks to take a plea deal for her role in the Tim Bosma murder case. Guest: Todd White, Criminal Lawyer, Barrister in Toronto.
Sam Oosterhoff victory, alt-right and mystery shopper scams.
November 18, 2016 19:39 - 52 minutesSam Oosterhoff won in the riding of Niagara West – Glanbrook, while Ottawa-Vanier remained a red riding. Should we expect more of the same in Ontario politics or is there a shift in the dynamic? Guest: Nour El-Kadri, Professor at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa. Does censorship inflame the alt-right or hinder their message? Is there an alt-right movement within Canada? Guest: Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University. First it was car wr...
Mystery shopper job opportunity scams hitting cell phones.
November 18, 2016 19:13 - 5 minutesFirst it was car wrap text message scams. Now, mystery shopper job opportunity scams are hitting Canadian cell phones. Are text message scams the way that we’re going to be targeted from now on? Guest: Daniel Williams, Senior Fraud Specialist, Canadian Anti Fraud Centre.
Does censorship inflame the alt-right or hinder their message?
November 18, 2016 17:54 - 5 minutesDoes censorship inflame the alt-right or hinder their message? Is there an alt-right movement within Canada? Guest: Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.
Sam Oosterhoff won the riding of Niagara West–Glanbrook.
November 18, 2016 17:43 - 6 minutesSam Oosterhoff won in the riding of Niagara West – Glanbrook, while Ottawa-Vanier remained a red riding. Should we expect more of the same in Ontario politics or is there a shift in the dynamic? Guest: Nour El-Kadri, Professor at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa.
Hat assault, outrageous water bills and mortgage rates
November 17, 2016 19:41 - 58 minutesA University of Guelph student shared on Facebook her experience of wearing a Donald J. Trump hat at the school. She says that she was assaulted when someone knocked off her “Make America Great Again” hat. Guest: Elissa Freeman, Principal, Elissa PR Communications. Columnist: The Huffington Post, canada.com & PR Daily. Continued... Guest: Brenda Whiteside, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs, University of Guelph. An elderly couple in Kitchener, Ontario was floored when they recei...
Mortgage prices rising, are other costs going to increase in response?
November 17, 2016 18:42 - 4 minutesWith mortgage prices rising, are other costs going to increase as well? It turns out, according to Metro and Loblaw’s quarter results, food prices are falling. How does that work? Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University.
Kitchener couple floored by water bill. $31/month to $1200/month.
November 17, 2016 18:14 - 6 minutesAn elderly couple in Kitchener was floored when they received their water bill last month. Instead of the $31 dollars they normally pay, it had skyrocketed for that month to almost $1,200. Guest: George Rendas, Homeowner in Kitchener whose water bills increased.
Student at University of Guelph assaulted over Trump hat.
November 17, 2016 17:52 - 5 minutesA University of Guelph student shared on Facebook her experience of wearing a Trump hat at the school. She says that she was assaulted when someone knocked off her “Make America Great Again” hat. Guest: Elissa Freeman, Principal, Elissa PR Communications/ Columnist: Huffington Post, canada.com & PR Daily
Instagram, feral cats, Vicky Ringuette and Mike Thomas
November 16, 2016 19:55 - 56 minutesDid a school fail a 14 year old girl who had allegedly received hundreds of racist messages on her Instagram account? It started in grade 8 from two girls and continued into grade 9. She is now going to attend a different school. Guest: Theo Selles, Registered Family Therapist, President of Integrity Works. Should cats in Hamilton be licensed? Councillors in Hamilton are split on the idea. Guest: Ken Leendertse, Director of Licencing at the City of Hamilton. Guest: Lisa O’Brien, feline ...
NDP candidate for Niagara West-Glanbrook Mike Thomas joined us.
November 16, 2016 19:42 - 12 minutesTomorrow, residents within Niagara West-Glanbrook will be voting in their by-election. NDP candidate Mike Thomas joined us. Guest: Mike Thomas, NDP Candidate for Niagara West–Glanbrook.
Liberal candidate for Niagara West-Glanbrook Vicky Ringuette joined us.
November 16, 2016 19:25 - 11 minutesTomorrow, residents within Niagara West-Glanbrook will be voting in their by-election. Liberal candidate Vicky Ringuette joined us. Guest: Vicky Ringuette, Liberal Candidate for Niagara West-Glanbrook.
14-year-old girl got hundreds of racist messages on Instagram.
November 16, 2016 17:43 - 5 minutesDid a school fail a 14 year old girl who had allegedly received hundreds of racist messages on her Instagram account? It started in grade 8 from two girls and continued into grade 9. She is now going to attend a different school. Guest: Theo Selles, Registered Family Therapist, President of Integrity Works.
Hamilton incident, Sam Oosterhoff and Donna Cridland.
November 15, 2016 19:36 - 58 minutesA Hamilton woman endured a racist incident while shopping in Hamilton. An older gentleman pointed at a newspaper and said “I’m glad he got in. I hope he cleans up the whole of North America”. When she asked him to elaborate, he said “You all shouldn’t even be here, you’re murderers and killers, you’re running around killing everybody. I hope he gets rid of all of you”. Guest: Evelyn Myrie, Exceptional Community Strategist, Freelance Columnist, Motivational Speaker. Are we becoming more ...
Donna Cridland on Niagara-Glanbrook by-election.
November 15, 2016 19:09 - 13 minutesThursday, residents of Niagara-Glanbrook will vote to fill in the seat left vacant by Tim Hudak. Green Party candidate Donna Cridland joined us. Donna Cridland, Green Party candidate for Glanbrook-Niagara by-election.
Sam Oosterhoff on Niagara-Glanbrook by-election.
November 15, 2016 18:46 - 14 minutesThursday, residents of Niagara-Glanbrook will vote to fill in the seat left vacant by Tim Hudak. PC candidate Sam Oosterhoff joined us. Guest: Sam Oosterhoff, PC candidate for Glanbrook-Niagara by-election.
Has the election of Trump increased racist incidents?
November 15, 2016 18:08 - 5 minutesA Hamilton woman endured a racist incident while shopping in Hamilton. An older gentleman pointed at a newspaper and said “I’m glad he got in. I hope he cleans up the whole of North America”. When she asked him to elaborate, he said “You all shouldn’t even be here, you’re murderers and killers, you’re running around killing everybody. I hope he gets rid of all of you”. Guest: Evelyn Myrie, Community Strategist, Freelance Columnist, Motivational Speaker.
Are millennials driving the momentum to make Hamilton Canada’s “Next Great City”?
November 14, 2016 19:50 - 21 minutesAre millennials driving the momentum to make Hamilton Canada’s “Next Great City”? Guest: Marcello Cabezas, Culture Producer, Contributor to Huffington Post Canada.
Trump hat, child prescriptions and unlimited vacations
November 14, 2016 19:24 - 54 minutesA Hamilton judge is under fire for wearing a Trump hat in the courtroom. Would we be outraged if he was wearing an 'I'm With Her' shirt? Should he be punished for wearing the hat? Guest: Ari Goldkind, Toronto Defence Lawyer. Are our kids over-medicated? A new study says that Canadian children now take far more prescribed, mood altering drugs. Guest: Dr. Mina Tadrous, Lead Author of the report, Research Associate, Ontario Drug Policy Research Network (ODPRN). Assistant Professor, Leslie Dan...