This week marks Fire Prevention Week with the city and this year they are focusing on the kitchen. Scott spoke with Fire Chief David Cunliffe, to find out more about this week, as well as how fire safety has changed during the pandemic.

David Cunliffe, Fire Chief, City of Hamilton

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Local MPP Donna Skelly says that the province will not back the bid for the Commonwealth Games. Why not?

Guest: Donna Skelly, MPP Flamborough-Glanbrook

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After he was discharged from Walter Reed Hospital to return to the White House, U.S. President Trump tweeted that people should not be afraid of COVID-19, and claimed that he felt like he did twenty years ago. For more on all of this, Scott spoke with Reggie Cecchini. Then, Alexandra Rahr joined the show to discuss how the events of the past few day mean for the election.

Guests:

Reggie Cecchini, Washington Producer and Correspondent with Global News

Alexandra Rahr, Bissell-Heyd Lecturer in American Studies at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto

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A poll with Leger and the Association of Canadian studies suggests that 52% of Canadians will not allow for trick or treating this year. Scott and Maureen Dennis discussed alternative ways to have fun this Halloween.

Guest: Maureen Dennis, Mom of Four, Parenting Expert and Founder of Wee Welcome.ca

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Hamilton is among the many cities that have cancelled their Santa Clause Parade. Scott found out what factored into the decision, and what they are anticipating for next year’s parade.

Guest: Doug Hobson Chair Hamilton Santa Claus Parade Committee

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Jackson Proscow joined Scott to discuss what we know (and do not know) about U.S. President Trump's COVID-19 case. Then Scott talked with Professor Elliot Tepper, to get a better idea of what the political ramifications might be.

Guests:

Jackson Proscow, Washington Bureau Chief for Global News

Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political science, Carleton University

Reggie Checchini, Washington Producer and Correspondent with Global news

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With the NFL season underway, some players have tested positive for COVID-19. Could we see these increasing positive cases impact or derail the season?

Sean Fitzgerald, Managing Editor, feature writer with The Athletic

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What did Canada learn from the SARS outbreak? A report entitled ‘A Time of Fear: How Canada Failed Our Health-Care Workers and Mismanaged COVID-19’ suggests that the answer is “not much.”

Guest: Dr. Anna Banerji, O.Ont MD MPH FRCPC DTM&H, Faculty Lead, Indigenous and Refugee Health, Post MD Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto

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Canadians who missed work due to COVID-19 will be able to access new benefits. However, the concerns do not stop there.

Guest: Don Fox. Senior Executive Financial Consultant, IG Private Wealth Management

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The estate case of Honey and Barry Sherman is going to test the open court tradition of the Supreme Court. The case involves the last will and testament of the murdered billionaires. Scott welcomed Kevin Donovan to the show, to find out more.

Guest: Kevin Donovan, Chief Investigative Reporter, Toronto Star