Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast - with Rick Zamperin in for Scott

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82% of people who participated in a recent City of Hamilton survey reviewing the
practices of the Hamilton Anti-Racism Resources Centre believe racism is an issue in this city.

Read more from Global News here: https://globalnews.ca/news/6101234/hamilton-anti-racism-resource-centre-survey/

Guest: Fred Eisenberger, Mayor of the City of Hamilton

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A new survey shows Canadians rank debt a close 2nd to death when listing their
biggest fears.

Guest: Andy Lyster, Financial Advisor, Investors Group

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Hamilton councilors are launching 2020 budget talks today and residents are, as of right now, looking at a 5.5 per cent tax hike

Guest: Brenda Johnson, Ward 11 Councillor for the City of Hamilton

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New legislation introduced Tuesday would create a specialized team of provincial
inspectors that would enforce animal cruelty laws in Ontario.

Guest: Dr. Kendra Coulter, Department Chair, Labour Studies, Chancellor's Chair for Research Excellence, Fellow, Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, Brock University

Remax and Home Depot are teaming up across Canada this Halloween to create lawn signs with the dynamic symbol to remind Canadians to be aware of accessibility issues. Rick Zamperin is filling in for Scott, and he is joined by Anthony Frisina, to talk about what you can do to make sure all trick-or-treaters have a fun night.

Guest: Anthony Frisina, The Forward Movement

82% of people who participated in a recent City of Hamilton survey reviewing the practices of the Hamilton Anti-Racism Resources Centre believe racism is an issue in this city.

Rick Zamperin is filling in for Scott Thompson today. Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show podcast for more of today's top stories.

Guest: Fred Eisenberger. Mayor, City of Hamilton

Big news for the City of Hamilton! Hamilton City Centre’s sale is pending and a developer plans to build a $700 million condo complex. Meanwhile, DHL has announced that it will invest $100 million to expand its gateway at Hamilton airport.

Guest: Glen Norton, Director of Economic Development, City of Hamilton

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Transmountain is adding jobs to their workforce, beefing it up by 2,200 positions for the expansion project.

Guest: Dan McTeague. Former Liberal MP and Consumer Affairs Critic, Analyst,

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It was announced yesterday afternoon that the Ford Motor Company will be eliminating 450 jobs from it’s Oakville factory.

Guest: Ian Lee, Sprott School of Business at Carleton University

A report card from ParticipACTION says that Canadian Adults are getting a D for overall physical activity. And they get an F when it comes to vigorous physical activity.

Like what you hear? Check out the newest podcast of the Scott Thompson Show for more stories: https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/big-changes-to-hamilton-city-centre-and-hamilton-a

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Guest: Dr. Leigh Vanderloo, Exercise Scientist, ParticipACTION