Presenters at council yesterday asked for council to divert some of the Hamilton Police’s funding to social services. With the Defund the Police movement growing, will council listen to these concerns and discuss with HPS?

Guest: Fred Eisenberger, Mayor, City of Hamilton

The WE Organization is closing its Canadian operations. Opposition argues that by closing only its Canadian operations underscores the ‘lack of due diligence done by government before handing the program to them”. 

Guest: Andrew Russell, National Online Journalist, Global News.

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New revelations are being brought forward in yet another book about the US President by Bob Woodward. In 18 separate interviews, the President spoke with the author about a variety of topics, on record and in audio. One audio clip had the President saying he did not want to scare people with the severity of COVID-19.

Guest: Laura Babcock. President, PowerGroup

Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Producer and Correspondent with Global News.

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One of the vaccines that has been in Phase 3 clinical trials to combat the COVID-19 pandemic has been put on hold after a patient suffered adverse effects. The WHO has said that it’s not about racing to get a final product, it’s about efficiency.

Guest: Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Staff Physician, General Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases Associate Professor, Dept. of Medicine, University of Toronto

Affordable housing units are opening in London’s East End. Are they going to help with the situation that’s being faced in London?

Guest: Kristie Pagniello, Acting ED Neighbourhood Legal Services in London, ON

in GIC yesterday, Hamilton council discussed the encampment situation. While local groups have been urging the city to not forcibly displace people, city officials are hoping a handout from the provincial government will help find housing for those living in tents.

Guest: Lisa Nussey, Keeping Six – Hamilton Harm Reduction Action Team