Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
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Several issues at the Throne Speech including high hydro rates were addressed.
September 12, 2016 17:40 - 5 minutesToday in the Ontario legislature a Throne Speech was given which addressed several issues including the rising rates of Hydro. What exactly was said? Guest: Christine Van Geyn, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Ontario Director. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Protest against hydro rates planned in Hamilton.
September 12, 2016 17:01 - 5 minutesA protest is planned for September 28th by a Hamilton resident who is sick of the rising Hydro prices. Guest: Sarah Warry–Poljanski, event organizer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Remembering 9/11, North Korean nuclear testing and Supercrawl.
September 09, 2016 18:23 - 49 minutesThis Sunday marks the 15th anniversary of the attacks on 9/11. Has public perception of this event changed? There was a advertisement done by a mattress company in Texas, referencing the twin towers collapsing. Has enough time passed that people don’t view the attacks with the same seriousness? Guest: Richard Norton Smith, US Author and Presidential Historian. North Korea tested a fifth nuclear test of long range missiles. The country says that this test will allow it to final build an ...
Supercrawl is taking place this weekend on James Street in Hamilton!
September 09, 2016 17:41 - 5 minutesSupercrawl is taking place this weekend on James Street in Hamilton! Some of the headlining acts include The Strumbellas, Matt Anderson & The Bona Fide, The Dirty Nil as well as Circus Orange and more. Guest: Tim Potocic Co-Owner, Sonic Unyon/ Organizer, SuperCrawl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
North Korea performed a fifth nuclear test with long range missiles.
September 09, 2016 16:55 - 4 minutesNorth Korea performed a fifth nuclear test with long range missiles. The country says that this test will allow it to final build an “at will” array of stronger smaller nuclear weapons. It’s the fifth atomic test for the country and the second in 8 months. Guest: Marius Grinius, former Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam, North and South Korea, fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This Sunday marks the 15th anniversary of the attacks on 9/11.
September 09, 2016 16:25 - 5 minutesThis Sunday marks the 15th anniversary of the attacks on 9/11. Has public perception of this event changed? Has enough time passed that people don’t view the attacks with the same seriousness? Guest: Richard Norton Smith, US Author and Presidential Historian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wynne addressing hydro, CHCH on weekends and sexual harassment training.
September 08, 2016 18:22 - 53 minutesPremier Kathleen Wynne has spoken about the rising hydro rates saying that relief for consumers is coming soon. She has instructed her Energy Minister to investigate ways to help people bear the costs in their day to day lives and says the issue is urgent. Guest: John Yakabuski, PC Energy Critic in Ontario. CHCH News will resume its weekend newscasts. When the newscasts resume, it’ll air on Saturdays and Sundays at 6pm and 11pm. Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School o...
Do bartenders, hotel and hospitality staff need training on sexual harassment and violence?
September 08, 2016 17:52 - 5 minutesOntario is going to train bartenders, hotel and hospitality staff on how to intervene when sexual harassment and violence occur within their workplace. What kind of impact will this training have? Guest: Lenore Lukasik-Foss, Director of SACHA (Sexual Assault Centre of Hamilton Area). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CHCH News will resume their weekend newscasts.
September 08, 2016 17:16 - 5 minutesCHCH News will resume their weekend newscasts. When the newscasts resume, they'll air on Saturdays and Sundays at 6pm and 11pm. Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kathleen Wynne speaking out against rising hydro rates.
September 08, 2016 16:42 - 5 minutesPremier Kathleen Wynne has spoken about the rising hydro rates saying that relief for consumers is coming soon. She has instructed her Energy Minister to investigate ways to help people bear the costs in their day to day lives and says that the issue is urgent. Guest: John Yakabuski, PC Energy Critic in Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
OHL launches new respect for women program
September 08, 2016 12:40 - 15 minutesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trudeau speaks out for Bantleman, anti-Canadian values and presidential polls narrow.
September 07, 2016 17:55 - 46 minutesYesterday on his final day in China, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke about Canadians who are detained overseas, including Neil Bantleman. He says that he knows how important it is to have a government that is concerned for the welfare of citizens abroad. Is the government doing enough? Guest: Guy Bantleman. Brother of Neil Bantleman (Canadian Teacher imprisoned in Indonesia). Guest: Kellie Leitch, candidate for the leadership of the Conservative Party, says that her proposal to vet n...
Divide in polls narrowing for Trump and Clinton.
September 07, 2016 17:28 - 5 minutesThe polls are showing that the divide between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is getting smaller. It’s a near even race with Trump edging Clinton by two points according to a CNN/ORC poll. Guest: Barry Kay, political science professor at Wilfrid Laurier University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How do you screen for anti-Canadian values?
September 07, 2016 16:55 - 4 minutesKellie Leitch, candidate for the leadership of the Conservative party, say that her proposal to vet newcomers for anti-Canadian values has to do with promoting tolerance and respect, not being divisive. How do you screen for anti-Canadian values? Guest: Peter Graefe. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is the government doing to help Neil Bantleman?
September 07, 2016 16:39 - 5 minutesYesterday, during his final day in China, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke about Canadians who are detained overseas, including Neil Bantleman. He says that he knows how important it is to have a government that is concerned for the welfare of citizens abroad. Is the government doing enough? Guest: Guy Bantleman. Brother of Neil Bantleman (Canadian Teacher imprisoned in Indonesia). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Back To School: Union bargaining, homework and cell phones.
September 06, 2016 18:24 - 54 minutesKids head back to school today (except in Halton) and this year all major disputes with employee union groups have been settled. However, there is still bargaining going on on a local level. Should we expect a peaceful year for students? Guest: Dr. Charles Pascal, former Deputy Minister of Education. Currently Professor at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto. Is homework a truly beneficial asset to a child’s education? Some teachers in Alberta argue that if t...
How young is too young for a child to have a cell phone?
September 06, 2016 17:54 - 4 minutesHow young is too young for a child to have a cell phone? A study by MediaSmarts says that over a quarter of students in Grade 4 have cell phones. What issues arise with kids having access to these phones especially during school hours? Could it be used to an educators’ benefit? Guest: Thierry Plante, Media Education Specialist, MediaSmarts, Canada’s centre for Digital and Media literacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is homework good or bad?
September 06, 2016 16:58 - 5 minutess homework a truly beneficial asset to a child’s education? Some teachers in Alberta argue that if there’s no homework, that’s not a problem. Proponents for homework argue that it gives parents a chance to talk with their kids about what’s going on in school. Is the debate more about how much homework children should have? Guest: Annie Kidder. Executive Director, People for Education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Union bargaining at local level. Peaceful year for students?
September 06, 2016 16:27 - 4 minutesKids head back to school today (except in Halton) and this year all major disputes with employee union groups have been settled. However, there is still bargaining going on on a local level. Should we expect a peaceful year for students? Guest: Dr. Charles Pascal, former Deputy Minister of Education. Currently Professor at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
PCs take a riding, Anthony Weiner and Canadian values
September 02, 2016 18:54 - 45 minutesThe Ontario PC party has broken the Liberal stronghold of Toronto with a win in Scarborough-Rouge River. What does the win mean for the Ontario PC party? Guest: Patrick Brown, leader of the Ontario PC Party. Guest: Rebecca Thompson, former communications officer for the Prime Minister’s office. With the latest Anthony Weiner scandal, and now divorce, what will happen his kid? How damaging can scandals be on a divorce case? Guest: Joanne Guarasci, Family Law, Ross & McBride Candidate fo...
Should we screen for anti-Canadian values?
September 02, 2016 18:16 - 3 minutesCandidate for the Conservative party leadership Kellie Leitch wants to know what her supporters think about vetting immigrants and refugees for “anti-Canadian Values”. Should we screen for anti-Canadian values? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What will happen to Anthony Weiner's kid?
September 02, 2016 16:56 - 5 minutesWith the latest Anthony Weiner scandal, and now divorce, what will happen to his kid? How damaging can scandals be in a divorce case? Guest: Joanne Guarasci, Family Law, Ross & McBride Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ontario PC party takes Scarborough-Rouge River.
September 02, 2016 16:27 - 6 minutesThe Ontario PC party has broken the Liberal stronghold of Toronto with a win in Scarborough-Rouge River. Guest: Patrick Brown, leader of the Ontario PC Party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fentanyl, Donald Trump looking presidential and sixth graders struggling with math
September 01, 2016 19:52 - 54 minutesIs fentanyl a growing issue in Ontario? Health care workers are reporting that use of the opioid is on the rise. Guest: Joshua Montgomery, Director of Operations, Bellwood Health Services. Republican candidate Donald Trump met with the President of Mexico yesterday. Upon his arrival back to the States he proclaimed that they spoke about the wall. The President of Mexico says that he spoke about how they were not going to fund a wall. Guest: Michael Taube, Stephen Harper’s former speech...
EQAO: Half of Ontario’s sixth graders failed math.
September 01, 2016 18:24 - 5 minutesAccording to a report from EQAO, half of Ontario’s sixth graders failed math. What can cause such a downshift? Guest: Catherine Swift, President of Working Canadians. Small business and taxpayer advocate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump talking immigration in Arizona.
September 01, 2016 17:25 - 3 minutesRepublican candidate Donald Trump met with the President of Mexico yesterday. Upon his arrival back to the States he proclaimed that they spoke about the wall. He spoke on immigration in Arizona and Alex weighs in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fentanyl use is on the rise.
September 01, 2016 16:43 - 5 minutesIs Fentanyl a growing issue in Ontario? Health care workers are reporting that use of the opioid is on the rise. Guest: Joshua Montgomery, Director of Operations, Bellwood Health Services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Butterfly child, publication bans and Canada's economy.
August 31, 2016 18:49 - 51 minutesPhoto courtesy of Julie Oliver, Ottawa Citizen: http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/butterfly-child-dreams-of-the-northern-lights Jonathan Pitre suffers from Epidermolysis bullosa which is a rare, painful, skin disease. There is no cure. Jonathan is receiving treatment in Minnesota ahead of a stem cell transplant. Guest: Tina Boileau, mother of Jonathan Pitre. Guest: Jonathan Pitre, recipiant of stem cell transplant. https://www.gofundme.com/2jxyu6qc Was there any reason to put a ...
How does guarunteed income work?
August 31, 2016 18:39 - 5 minutesOntario is planning on testing a guaranteed income project. Could guaranteed income work? What are downfalls? Guest: Dr. Mike P. Moffatt, expert on Economics, Interim Director of the Lawrence National Centre for Policy and Management Ivey Business School - Western University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why put a publication ban on the crossbow murder case?
August 31, 2016 17:44 - 5 minutesWas there any reason to put a publication ban in place for the crossbow murder case? When is the best time for a ban to be put in? Guest: Lorne Honnickman, Lawyer & Partner with Brauti Thorning Zibarras Lawyers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meet the Butterfly boy.
August 31, 2016 16:54 - 4 minutesJonathan Pitre suffers from Epidermolysis bullosa which is a rare, painful, skin disease. There is no cure. Jonathan is receiving treatment in Minnesota ahead of a stem cell transplant. Guest: Jonathan Pitre, recipiant of stem cell transplant. https://www.gofundme.com/2jxyu6qc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Opposition crying foul over new fundraising rules coming to Ontario.
August 30, 2016 18:05 - 5 minutesThe Ontario government has pulled an about-face with a vow to ban cash for access fundraisers. Government House Leader Yasir Naqvi has pledged to amend Bill 201 next month, to bar MPP’s from going to fundraisers. Guest: Randy Hillier, MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox & Addington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Religious Right wants Patrick Brown to step down.
August 30, 2016 17:37 - 5 minutesHow does Patrick Brown survive after a letter like this? Is there any chance that this will hurt the party’s chances come election time? The Religious Right wants Patrick Brown to step down. Guest: Charles McVety, President of the Canadian Christian College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Patrick Brown on his reversal on the sex-ed curriculum.
August 30, 2016 16:38 - 17 minutesPatrick Brown joined Alex Pierson to talk about the reversal of position on the sex education curriculum. He says that the letter in regards to the curriculum was a mistake. Guest: Patrick Brown, leader of the Ontario PC Party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Strike 3 for Weiner, shootings on the rise and Patrick Brown fumbles.
August 29, 2016 18:32 - 53 minutesAnthony Weiner, US politican and his wife Huma Abedin are separating after his latest sexting scandal. The former representative was caught sexting with a brunette and took a crotch pic with his toddler captured in the photo. Elissa Freeman, Principal, Elissa PR Communications/ Columnist: Huffington Post, canada.com & PR Daily A grandmother was fatally shot in Toronto, with police hunting for two suspects. Is crime on the rise yet again? Guest: Joe Warmington. Columnist Toronto Sun. Gu...
Patrick Brown to scrap Ontario sex-ed program if elected.
August 29, 2016 17:47 - 3 minutesThis weekend, it was revealed that Patrick Brown’s conservative party will scrap the new sex-ed program that the current Ontario government has implemented, if elected. This comes ahead of a by-election this coming Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why the spike in gun crime?
August 29, 2016 17:00 - 5 minutesA grandmother was fatally shot in Toronto, with police hunting for two suspects. Is crime on the rise yet again? Guest: Joe Warmington. Columnist Toronto Sun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Strike 3, Weiner is out.
August 29, 2016 16:26 - 5 minutesAnthony Weiner, US politican and his wife Huma Abedin are separating after his latest sexting scandal. The former representative was caught sexting with a brunette and took a crotch pic with his toddler captured in the photo. Guest: Elissa Freeman, Principal, Elissa PR. Huffington Post, canada.com & PR Daily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Crossbow shooting, Uber losing money and Stephen Harper steps down.
August 26, 2016 19:03 - 53 minutesThree people were killed with a crossbow yesterday in Toronto. One man faces three first degree murder charges in connection. Guest: Joe Warmington, Columnist, Toronto Sun. Guest: Christina Stevens, Senior Reporter, Global News. Uber Technologies Inc, the ride hailing company, has lost atleast $1.2B in the first half of 2016. Does this spell bad news for the company? Guest: Dr. Mike P. Moffatt, Assistant Professor - Business Economics and Public Policy Group Ivey Business School - West...
How will Stephen Harper be remembered?
August 26, 2016 18:19 - 6 minutesFormer Prime Minister Stephen Harper will resign as MP today. He is taking on a new role as a consultant on international issues. Guest: Nelson Wiseman. Professor of Political Science, University of Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Uber down $1.2B in the first half of 2016.
August 26, 2016 17:50 - 5 minutesUber Technologies Inc, the ride hailing company, has lost atleast $1.2B in the first half of 2016. Does this spell bad news for the company? Guest: Dr. Mike P. Moffatt, Assistant Professor, Business Economics and Public Policy Group Ivey Business School, Western University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Three people killed with a crossbow in Toronto.
August 26, 2016 17:01 - 5 minutesThree people were killed with a crossbow yesterday in Toronto. One man faces three first degree murder charges in connection. Guest: Joe Warmington. Columnist, Toronto Sun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tomi Swick performed live on CHML.
August 25, 2016 19:15 - 22 minutesThis weekend is the Harvest Picnic at Christie Lake. The event will be taking place starting tomorrow with various acts including Tomi Swick, the Red Hill Valleys and Autumn Hill. Guest: Tomi Swick, musician performing at the Harvest Picnic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sentenced to death, helping Italy, speed signs and building Hamilton
August 25, 2016 18:45 - 51 minutesThe mayor of Trent hills is speaking out against Ontario’s Ministry of Health, saying that he has been “essentially murdered by a corrupt, rigged, political system.” Guest: Hector MacMillan, Mayor for Trent Hills. Yesterday a 6.2 magnitude earth struck central Italy and has killed atleast 247 people. The president of the National Federation of Canadian Italian Business and Professional associations says that while it’s early, his organization is looking at ways to support. Guest: Bob Sa...
Will larger speed limit signs make drivers slow down?
August 25, 2016 17:03 - 5 minutesPoll Question: Will larger speed limit signs on the Linc and Red Hill make drivers slow down? Vote Here: http://www.900chml.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How can Canadians help Italy after the earthquake?
August 25, 2016 16:53 - 5 minutesYesterday, a 6.2 magnitude earth struck central Italy and has killed atleast 247 people. The president of the National Federation of Canadian Italian Business and Professional associations says that while it’s early, his organization is looking at ways to support. Guest: Bob Sacco, President of the National Federation of Canadian Italian Business and Professional Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Earthquake in Italy, Trudeau's honeymoon and stopping the Hydro One sale.
August 24, 2016 18:21 - 53 minutesAt least 73 people are dead after a devastating earthquake in Central Italy. The earthquake reduced three towns to rubble. How do people rebuild after this? Guest: Lydell Wiebe, assistant professor, civil engineering, earthquake expert with a focus on steel structures and returning buildings to occupancy after earthquakes, McMaster University. What is the Red Cross doing to help in Italy? Guest: Chiran Livera, Deputy Director of Operations, Disaster Management for Red Cross Canada. Is ...
Are there extremist teachings or books in Canada's mosques and Islamic schools?
August 24, 2016 17:45 - 18 minutesCanadian Muslim leaders are disputing a study that says several mosques and Islamic schools are endangering young people with extremist teachings. The study entitled “The Lovers of Death” says that only extremist literature is being found. Guest: Anver Emon, Professor & Canada Research Chair in Religion, Pluralism and the Rule of Law. Faculty of Law, University of Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is the honeymoon over for Trudeau?
August 24, 2016 16:55 - 5 minutesIs the honeymoon over for Trudeau? Sir Michael Barber, a British Guru on “deliverology” told the Prime Minister and his ministers that they’re heading into a tough second year. Guest: Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
At least 73 people are dead after an earthquake in Central Italy.
August 24, 2016 16:40 - 5 minutesAt least 73 people are dead after a devastating earthquake in Central Italy. The earthquake reduced three towns to rubble. How do people rebuild after this? Guest: Lydell Wiebe, assistant professor, civil engineering, earthquake expert with a focus on steel structures and returning buildings to occupancy after earthquakes, McMaster University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices