Hamilton Today's Small Business Spotlight!

We could all use some good coffee throughout the day, especially in 2021. Scott spoke with Lisa Stanton about how Vintage Coffee Roasters is keeping Hamiltonians fueled up!

Guest: Lisa Stanton, owner of Vintage Coffee Roasters, at 977 King St E, Hamilton, Ontario https://www.instagram.com/vintage_coffee/?hl=en

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Remnants of Hurricane Ida has battered the Eastern United States, killed dozens of people through flooding across four states. Did we accurately anticipate the amount of damage that Ida has done, and are weather events like this becoming commonplace?

Guest: Steve M. Easterbrook, Director of the School of the Environment, University of Toronto

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The Labour Day Classic is on the way! Rick Zamperin joins the show to tell us what he knows and get everyone even more excited for the long weekend.

Guest: Rick Zamperin, host of The 5th Quarter (and its podcast) following every Ticats game; Sports Director, News Director and Assistant Program Director for Global News Radio 900 CHML; contributor to Home Games Hamilton on YouTube

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Yesterday we covered the ethical and small business issues related to Ontario's vaccine certificate program, and mandatory vaccines for some workers. Now, we look at what happens if/when these issues run up against the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Guest: Paul Daly, University Research Chair in Administrative Law & Governance, Associate professor, Faculty of Law, Common Law

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The Canadian Medical Association and the Ontario Medical Association are addressing the increase in nationwide bullying, attacks and violence directed at health care workers resulting from an escalation in anti-vaccine messaging.

Guest: Dr. Katharine Smart, President, Canadian Medical Association

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Is the vaccine certificate system an effective way to convince people to get vaccinated against COVID-19? Bookings for jabs have gone up since Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the incoming certificates. What else can be done to convince and educate? What about those who are vehemently and sometimes violently opposed?

Guest: Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto

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The first federal debate was held last night on Quebec's TVA. How did the invited leaders handle themselves? Scott invited Michael Taube to the show, to get his take, but then the Ontario Legislature was prorogued, so he and Michael had to tackle that topic as well.

Guest: Michael Taube, Troy Media Syndicated Columnist, Washington Times contributor, Former Speech Writer for Stephen Harper

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With a food truck and a hole-in-the-wall kitchen, 50 Pesos was prepared for the pandemic, but how did the taco joint get to where it is today, and what is next? Scott found out!

Guest: Kristofir Rattray, owner of the 50 Pesos food truck, and the takeout kitchen located at 4055 Harvester Rd. Unit 5, Burlington, Ontario  http://50pesos.ca/

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Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine

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Hamilton has expanded the operations of two COVID-19 testing centres, and now there is word that those Hamiltonians who have been deemed high-risk are eligible for a COVID-19 "booster" shot to go along with the two doses. Elsewhere, Niagara's acting medical officer of health called Hamilton the "epicentre" of the pandemic for our region.

Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, Chief Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton

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Justin Trudeau came under fresh pressure on Wednesday over his handling of harassment complaints against a Liberal candidate. Scott welcomes Michelle Rempel Garner, Conservative Candidate for Calgary Nose Hill, back to the show to discuss this issues this raises.

Guest: Michelle Rempel Garner, Conservative Candidate for Calgary Nose Hill

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The U.S. has now pulled out of Afghanistan but the story is not over, not for the people of Afghanistan, the refugees spread over the world, and not even for the U.S., it seems.

Guest: Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter and host of ‘Just Ask the Question’ Podcast

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The Government of China has put tight restrictions on video games, television, and banned "sissy pants" celebrities, all in the name of protecting their culture and national strength. They have also limited the number of exams in schools. Meanwhile, Chinese news is reporting that Michael Spavor had sent photographs of military equipment to Michael Kovrig.

Guest: Gordon Houlden, Director of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta

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Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine