Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
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Ontario's energy rates have surpassed Hawaii's
August 11, 2016 17:25 - 5 minutesThe Progressive Conservative Energy Critic for Ontario has spoken out about the rising hydro rates, saying that we have surpassed even Hawaii for high rates. Guest: John Yakabuski, PC Energy Critic in Ontario
What has been public reaction to the Rob Ford crack video?
August 11, 2016 16:46 - 5 minutesThe video at the center of the Rob Ford crack scandal has been released. What has been public reaction to this? The video contains graphic content and illicit drug use, viewer discretion is advised. You can watch it here: http://globalnews.ca/news/2877304/watch-rob-ford-crack-video-made-public/ Guest: Joe Warmington. Columnist Toronto Sun.
Expensive cheap electricity, Ontario doctors and Tim Hudak's legacy.
August 10, 2016 18:44 - 54 minutesAt this moment in Ontario, producing electricity in Ontario is cheap and inexpensive. But why are Ontarians paying an arm and a leg for power? Guest: Dr. Ross McKitrick, Professor of Economics and CBE Fellow in Sustainable Commerce, Department of Economics and Finance with the University of Guelph. The group Concerned Ontario Doctors are arguing that the OMA has been trying to “railroad” members into a four year deal. Guest: Dr. Nadia Alam, Concerned Ontario Doctors. Yesterday it wa...
Two realtors under scrutiny after leaving notes for a man whose wife had passed away.
August 10, 2016 17:51 - 7 minutesTwo realtors in BC are under scrutiny after leaving handwritten notes for a man whose wife had passed away. They had been married 51 years. The note read “Sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. Please let us know if we can help in anyway with your real estate needs”. Are these notes common in real estate? Are they ethical? Guest: Rob Golfi, realtor with Re/Max Escarpment.
Why are Ontarians paying an arm and a leg for hydro?
August 10, 2016 17:39 - 4 minutesAt this moment in Ontario, producing electricity in Ontario is cheap and inexpensive. But why are Ontarians paying an arm and a leg for hydro? Guest: Dr. Ross McKitrick, Professor of Economics and CBE Fellow in Sustainable Commerce, Department of Economics and Finance with the University of Guelph
What legacy does Tim Hudak leave behind?
August 10, 2016 16:25 - 6 minutesYesterday it was announced that Tim Hudak would be leaving politics to lead the Ontario Real Estate Association. What legacy does he leave behind? Guest: Robert Macdermid, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at York University.
What’s the latest on Neil Bantleman?
August 10, 2016 16:16 - 21 minutesAfter working for over the last two years to bring Neil Bantleman home, his brother Guy has decided to start helping others in similar situations. ALSO; What’s the latest on Neil Bantleman? GuesT: Guy Bantleman, brother of Neil Bantleman. Guest: Paul Hoag.
Memes gone wrong, salvation for US Steel and a revisiting phone scams.
August 09, 2016 18:39 - 53 minutesA mock movie poster is making the rounds on social media that has Amanda Todd among other celebrities who have killed themselves. The image is entitled for Suicide Squad. The meme has got Carol Todd speaking out against the meme saying it ridicules her daughters death and perpetuates misconceptions about suicide. Guest: Carol Todd, mother of Amanda Todd. Ontario Steel Investments Limited has announced that it has suUS Steel Canada. They say the offer includes the company assuming the for...
Tim Hudak stepping down as MPP.
August 09, 2016 17:52 - 3 minutesFormer Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak will resign his seat in the legislature on September 16. He’s slated to become the CEO of the Ontario Real Estate Association. Guest: Adrian Morrow, Globe and Mail.
Fifty GOP security experts are speaking out against Trump’s foreign and security policy.
August 09, 2016 17:26 - 6 minutesFifty GOP security experts are speaking out against Trump’s foreign and security policy, signing a letter denouncing him as candidate and pledging to not vote for him. Guest: Blayne Haggart, associate professor in the Department of Political Science, Brock University
Is Amanda Todd's mother correct?
August 09, 2016 16:56 - 5 minutesA mock movie poster is making the rounds on social media that has Amanda Todd among other celebrities who have killed themselves. The image is entitled for Suicide Squad. The meme has got Carol Todd speaking out against the meme saying it ridicules her daughters death and perpetuates misconceptions about suicide. Guest: Carol Todd, mother of Amanda Todd.
Amber Alerts and Shirtless Trudeau
August 08, 2016 19:44 - 49 minutesQuestions remain in regards to the death of Finnigan Danne. The boy went missing on Saturday and an Amber Alert was issued on Sunday. An autopsy has been scheduled. Guest: Rick Zamperin, Assistant Brand Director for AM900 CHML, News Anchor. What are the markers for criteria for issuing an Amber Alert? Guest: Ross McLean. Crime Specialist. Security expert, Former Toronto Police Officer. rossmcleansecurity.com Family and friends on Niagara Street gathered to mourn the loss of a mother an...
What must the IOC do to help the Olympics succeed?
August 08, 2016 18:44 - 3 minutesWhat must the IOC do to help the Olympics succeed and to encourage more cities to want to host the games?
Do gofundme’s work?
August 08, 2016 17:13 - 6 minutesDo gofundme’s work? What issues can arise from running gofundme’s? Guest: Marc Gordon, marketer, expert, speaker.
What's the latest on Finnigan Danne?
August 08, 2016 16:30 - 5 minutesQuestions remain in regards to the death of Finnigan Danne. The boy went missing on Saturday and an Amber Alert was issued on Sunday. An autopsy has been scheduled. What's the latest on Finnigan Danne? Guest: Rick Zamperin, Assistant Brand Director for AM900 CHML, News Anchor,
Balancing the budget, doctors outraged and is Trump just being Trump.
August 04, 2016 18:38 - 54 minutesThe Ontario Liberal government has released their first quarter results and they say they are on track to balance the books. Are the numbers truly going to be balanced? Guest: Catherine Swift, President of Working Canadians. Small business and taxpayer advocate The OMA and Ontario’s Ministry of Health have a tentative agreement between them, however there has been anger from thousands of front line doctors. What’s the latest in this saga? Guest: Dr. Virginia Walley, President of the On...
Ryan Stock took a flaming arrow to the neck on America's Got Talent.
August 04, 2016 18:32 - 5 minutesThis week on America’s Got Talent, Ryan Stock, daredevil stuntsman from Edmonton, took a flaming arrow to the neck. What exactly went wrong? You can see the video here: https://youtu.be/ZMgUUn6-V5A Guest: Ryan Stock, American’s Got Talent contestant who took an arrow to the neck.
Is Trump just being Trump?
August 04, 2016 17:47 - 4 minutesSome Republican members are concerned about the mental health of Donald Trump. Is there something wrong with him, or is Trump just being Trump? Caller: Peter
The Ontario government says they are on track to balance the books.
August 04, 2016 16:27 - 5 minutesThe Ontario government has released their first quarter results and they say that they are on track to balance the books. Are the numbers truly going to be balanced? Guest: Catherine Swift, President of Working Canadians. Small business and taxpayer advocate.
MMIW Inquiry, secret payouts and provincial by-election incoming.
August 03, 2016 18:31 - 56 minutesThe Missing Murdered Indigenous Women inquiry will officially begin on September 1st with a mandate to study underlying causes and systemic issues that contribute to the problem. Guest: Anthony Furey, Sun Media columnist & national comment editor Donald Trump has not endorsed two high profile republicans – House Speaker Paul Ryan and Sen. John McCain. ALSO; It’s been revealed that the Obama administration secretly gave $400 million in cash to Iran in exchange for the release of four Amer...
Buyer beware! Agency building Hamilton LRT is avoiding a performance review.
August 03, 2016 18:22 - 5 minutesBuyer beware! Metrolinx, the government agency building the Hamilton LRT is avoiding a review of it’s past performance. Guest: Michael Harris, PC MPP Kitchener-Conestoga.
Obama secretly gave $400 million to Iran for the release of four detained Americans.
August 03, 2016 16:45 - 3 minutesIt has been revealed that the Obama administration secretly gave $400 million in cash to Iran in exchange for the release of four Americans detained.
Will an inquiry solve the real problems facing indigenous women?
August 03, 2016 16:25 - 6 minutesThe Missing Murdered Indigenous Women inquiry will officially begin on September 1st with a mandate to study underlying causes and systemic issues that contribute to the problem.Will an inquiry help solve the real problems facing indigenous women? Guest: Anthony Furey, Sun Media columnist & national comment editor.
Trump comes out swinging and the Rio Olympics are coming this week.
August 02, 2016 18:40 - 49 minutesTrump came out swinging this weekend, first making comments about the Gold Star family who spoke at the DNC last week. He then proclaimed that the US election is rigged and that Hillary is “the Devil”. Guest: Michael Diamond, Conservative,political pundit. How is the Republican party going to control their candidate when he keeps making comments? How will it hurt his campaign? Guest: James Campbell, Distinguished Professor in Department of Political Science at the University of Buffalo....
What happens if you’re in a driverless car and get into an accident?
August 02, 2016 18:26 - 5 minutesDriverless cars are in our future and are currently being tested. However; what happens if you’re in a driverless car and get into an accident? Who is at fault? Guest: Joseph Neuberger, Criminal Lawyer with Neuberger & Partners LLP.
Trump or Clinton?
August 02, 2016 17:19 - 5 minutesHow do you feel about the current candidates in the United States presidential election? Eric called to put in his toughts. Caller: Eric
Trump came out swinging this weekend.
August 02, 2016 16:24 - 2 minutesTrump came out swinging this weekend, first making comments about the Gold Star family who spoke at the DNC last week. He then proclaimed that the US election is rigged and that Hillary is “the Devil”.
Forcillo sentenced, catching pedophiles and a viral video gone bad.
July 28, 2016 18:32 - 55 minutesOfficer Forcillo was sentenced this morning to six years today in the Sammy Yatim case. In January, a jury acquitted the officer of second degree murder however was found guilty of attempted murder. Guest: Geoffrey Read, Hamilton Attorney. When it comes to dealing with suspects suffering from mental illness, how can police improve? Guest: Oren Amitay, Registered Psycholigst and Media Consultant. A Toronto man has been doing vigilante justice by setting up meetings with people, po...
Barack Obama, Mike Bloomberg, Joe Biden and others addressed the DNC.
July 28, 2016 17:51 - 4 minutesOn the final day of the Democratic National Convention, Hillary Clinton will address the crowd. Last night, Barack Obama, Mike Bloomberg, Joe Biden and others addressed. Alex shows off the highlights.
An investigation is underway in Georgia, after a mom shared a video of her beating her daughter.
July 28, 2016 17:23 - 3 minutesAn investigation is underway in Georgia, after a mom shared a video of her beating her daughter and at the end demanded that it be shared on social media. Where’s the line for social media and our private lives? Where does law come into place when it comes to social media and abuse? VIDEO CONTAINS GRAPHIC CONTENT You can see the video here: https://youtu.be/cW0Yy2eEoz4
Officer Forcillo was sentenced this morning to six years in the Sammy Yatim case
July 28, 2016 16:24 - 5 minutesOfficer Forcillo was sentenced this morning to six years in the Sammy Yatim case. In January, a jury acquitted the officer of second degree murder however was found guilty of attempted murder. Guest: Geoffrey Read, Hamilton Attorney.
Christina Noudga's new lawyer, Ontario's accountability and Clinton.
July 27, 2016 18:54 - 52 minutesThe girlfriend of Dellen Millard, Christina Nougda, has taken on Brian Greenspan as her new lawyer. What is the process like to switch lawyers prior to a trial? Guest: Sonya Shikhman, Lawyer with Adler, Bytensky, Prutschi & Shikhman Criminal Litigation. Ontario’s Financial Accountability Officer has come forward saying that he cannot access information from certain departments of the Ontario government. Guest: Adrian Morrow, Globe and Mail. Guest: Vic Fedeli, Conservative MPP for Nipp...
British Columbia will be implementing a 15% additional real estate tax on foreign buyers.
July 27, 2016 18:47 - 5 minutesBritish Columbia will be implementing a 15% additional real estate tax on foreign buyers. How will it hurt and help the market? Who will this benefit or hurt? Could there be loopholes in this tax deal? Guest: Conrad Zurini, RE/MAX agent.
Hillary Clinton is now officially the presidential candidate this election for the Democratic Party.
July 27, 2016 17:43 - 4 minutesHillary Clinton is now officially the presidential candidate this election for the Democratic Party. She is the first woman in the States to become the leader of a party. What was the reaction in the room like?
Christina Noudga has taken on Brian Greenspan as her new lawyer.
July 27, 2016 16:26 - 4 minutesThe girlfriend of Dellen Millard, Christina Noudga, has taken on Brian Greenspan as her new lawyer. What is the process like to switch lawyers prior to a trial?
LRT, Ontario $300B in debt and a priest killed in a chuch
July 26, 2016 19:07 - 55 minutesYesterday, Councillor Terry Whitehead released his report on the LRT, which has had a mixed response. Guest: Howard Rabb, worked on the report for Terry Whitehead, independent consultant. Guest: Jay Aissa, Jay Fencing in KW. Guest: Ron Hall, Dominos Pizza in KW. Outside of Queen’s Park yesterday, a “debt clock” was set up by the Canadian Taxpayer’s Federation. By midday, Ontario’s net debt had reached $300B. How do we tackle this kind of debt? Guest: Catherine Swift, President of Wo...
Day 1 recap of the DNC.
July 26, 2016 18:14 - 6 minutesAlex Pierson takes a moment to recap her highlights of the first day of the Democratic National Convention.
By midday yesterday, Ontario’s net debt had reached $300B.
July 26, 2016 16:48 - 5 minutesOutside of Queen’s Park yesterday, a “debt clock” was set up by the Canadian Taxpayer’s Federation. By midday, Ontario’s net debt had reached $300B. How do we tackle this kind of debt? Guest: Catherine Swift, President of Working Canadians. Small business and taxpayer advocate.
How is LRT impacting the businesses in Kitchener-Waterloo?
July 26, 2016 16:24 - 5 minutesHow is LRT construction impacting the businesses in Kitchener-Waterloo? Guest: Jay Aissa, Jay Fencing in Kitchener-Waterloo.
LRT and the DNC.
July 25, 2016 18:26 - 53 minutesHamilton City Councillor Terry Whitehead released a 58 page report this morning in regards to the LRT plan. The report questions pro LRT talking points. Terry Whitehead. City Councillor, Ward 8, City of Hamilton. LRT in Hamilton has become such a hot button issue with many business and people having different opinions. What are the reasons some people are opposed to the plan? Carol Lazich, opponent of LRT, Gilbert’s Big & Tall Shop Men’s Shop . The Democratic Convention starts today. ...
Tax on Carbon Tax?
July 25, 2016 18:21 - 5 minutesStarting in January, the carbon tax that has been implemented by the Ontario government will have HST on top of it.
What can Clinton do to fix her image with the voters?
July 25, 2016 17:20 - 4 minutesThe Democratic Convention starts today. What is the general perception of the nominee? What can Clinton do to fix her image with the voters?
What are the reasons some people are opposed to LRT in Hamilton?
July 25, 2016 16:33 - 5 minutesLRT in Hamilton has become such a hot button issue with many business and people having different opinions. What are the reasons some people are opposed to the plan? Alex Pierson weighs in.
Millenials staying at home, Pokemon Go, Humans on Mars and Tez Cruz
July 21, 2016 18:47 - 46 minutesAn increasing number of young people are still living at home with their parents. A public opinion poll by Angus Reid shows that most Canadians believe that young people today have it harder than past generations for getting themselves on their feet financially. Some participants however believe that young people today are just “soft”. Guest: Don Fox. Senior Executive Financial Consultant, Investors Group. The popularity of Pokemon Go has been astounding. From kids going outside again,...
Ted Cruz refused to endorse Trump after being booed during his GOP convention speech.
July 21, 2016 17:55 - 5 minutesTed Cruz refused to endorse Donald Trump after being booed during his GOP convention speech. Guest: Andrew Lawton, "The Andrew Lawton Show" on AM980.
Kids going outside again thanks to Pokemon Go.
July 21, 2016 17:07 - 5 minutesThe popularity of Pokemon Go has been astounding. From kids going outside again, to viral videos, it is arguably the most popular thing since Tickle Me Elmo, The Sony Walkman, and Cabbage Patch Kids. Guest: Derrick Gash, co-founder of the Hamilton Pokemon Go Trainers.
An increasing number of young people are still living at home with their parents.
July 21, 2016 16:36 - 6 minutesAn increasing number of young people are still living at home with their parents. A public opinion poll by Angus Reid shows that most Canadians believe that young people today have it harder than past generations for getting themselves on their feet financially. Some participants however believe that young people today are just “soft”. Guest: Don Fox. Senior Executive Financial Consultant, Investors Group.
Trump official, CRA phone scams and childhood benefit payments
July 20, 2016 18:52 - 47 minutesPaul Ryan announced last night that Donald Trump is the Republican nominee for president. What else has been happening down at the convention? Guest: Andrew Lawton, "The Andrew Lawton Show" on AM980. Yesterday, Scott discussed CRA scam phone calls and actually called the number of one that was left on his voicemail. Today, he received another. How common are these scams becoming? Is there any end in sight? What can people do? Scott decided to call back again. Guest: Paul Noel Murphy, Man...
Sheldon the pig is allowed to stay with his home!
July 20, 2016 18:48 - 4 minutesSheldon the pig is allowed to stay with his home. The pet pig was grandfathered into a 2012 bylaw that prevents ownership on Monday. Guest: Diane Hines, Owner of Sheldon the pig, owns Lazy Dazy Animal Haven.
Scott called the CRA scammer back again.
July 20, 2016 17:51 - 5 minutesYesterday, Scott discussed CRA scam phone calls and actually called the number of one that was left on his voicemail. Today, he received another. He decided to call the number back again.