Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

The Government of Ontario is previewing its new digital I.D. app, and that gives Elissa Freeman a chance to show off her public relations skills. Then we look at the French Language debate, undecided voters, issues affecting indigenous communities that are absent from the campaign, and what is in store for tonight's debate. Finally, Hamilton's Light Rail Transit system seems to have a bright future but there are still skeptics. All this, plus Ted Michaels shares the story of when he met Chicago, and Scott Radley has a bone to pick with charcuterie boards.

Guests:

Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert

Dr. Dawn Lavell-Harvard, President of the Ontario Native Women's Association and Director of the First Peoples House of Learning at Trent University

Peter Woolstencroft, retired professor of political science

Geneviève Tellier, Professor, School of Political Studies, University of Ottawa

Lisa Polewski, reporter with Global News Radio 900 CHML

Paul Szachlewicz, Policy & Government Relations Advisor with the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce

Ted Michaels, Anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show

Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator

Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
News Anchors - Lisa Polewski and Ted Michaels

Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show

Hamilton Today's Small Business Spotlight!

Scott and Laila talk cheesecake and adapting to not just a pandemic but also to the demands of a growing small business. Save room for dessert, this podcast will make you hungry!

Guest: Laila, owner of Laila's Cheesecake Co., 4155 Fairview Street unit 7, Burlington, Ontario https://www.lailascheesecake.com/

What else happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast and to find out! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

Kids are back in the classroom this week, across Ontario, but their mental health needs to be taken into consideration. Meanwhile, university students and people of all ages need to consider a few issues before attending large gatherings, regardless of if they are vaccinated. Scott previews the next two federal debates, Ted Michaels remembers the time he met John Candy, and Hamilton's LRT saga may be nearing its end.

Guests:

Dr. Todd Cunningham, Professor with the Ontario Institutes for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto

Dr. Colin Furness, Epidemiologist and assistant professor at the Faculty of Information at the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health

Ted Michaels, Anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show

Michael Taube, Troy Media Syndicated Columnist, Washington Times contributor, you can find his writings all over, and Former Speech Writer for Stephen Harper, contributor to the Roy Green Show

Larry Di Ianni, Former Mayor of Hamilton

Ken Mann, reporter with Global News Radio 900 CHML

Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator

Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
News Anchors - Lisa Polewski and Ted Michaels

Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show

Hamilton Today's Small Business Spotlight!

Since the start, Charred has offered takeout and delivery, so you could say that they had a head start on things when the lockdowns began. Even so, there were still challenges to be overcome. Mark Morgenstern joined Scott to talk about how small restaurants have navigated the pandemic.

Guest: Mark Morgenstern, owner of Charred, 244 James Street North, Hamilton, Ontario

What else happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast and to find out! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

Scott takes a look at the the aggression being directed at politicians, including Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, as well as the COVID-19 concerns raised by Ontario's return to school and Canada's easing international travel restrictions. Roy Green takes on the role of master storyteller, to share some of his experiences from his first foray into talk radio, and Scott welcomes some familiar voices to the new show!

Guests:

Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Director of the University of Ottawa’s Security program, and former analyst at CSIS

Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Ryerson University

Roy Green, host of the Roy Green Show every Saturday and Sunday on the Corus Radio Network; Queen Golden Jubilee Gold Medal. 3x Canadian Association of Broadcasters Gold Ribbon Award, Gallery Distinction: Hamilton

Jamie Mauracher, Digital Broadcast Journalist with Global News, RTDNA and Gemini award-winning journalist

Ted Michaels, Anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show

Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator

Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
News Anchors - Lisa Polewski and Ted Michaels

Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show