Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

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September 27, 2018 Is the NAFTA deal going to meet the deadline?
Photo: (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Yesterday, the US President berated Canada during the UN General assembly, and aslo threatened to punish Canada with auto tariffs. He also said he rejected a meeting with the Prime Minister. The PM’s office says that they never requested a one on one. Is this deal even going to meet the deadline?
Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University.
17 min
September 27, 2018 The Ford government has decided against the minimum wage hike for 2019.
Photo: (CP Image)
Yesterday, the government also decided against the minimum wage hike that was scheduled for 2019. Scott chats with a representative from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and a rep from OPSEU on their thoughts on this.
Guest: Julie Kwiecinski, Director of Provincial Affairs, Ontario, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) ,
Guest: Warren “Smokey” Thomas, President of OPSEU.
19 min
September 27, 2018 The Ontario government has laid out their plans for when cannabis becomes legal.
Photo: (THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin)
The Ontario government has laid out their plans for when cannabis becomes legal, which involves loosening the rules a bit from the previous administration. This includes a no cap on pot shops and regulating the private marketplace, as well as allowing users to smoke wherever smoking is permitted.
Guest: Michael Armstrong, PhD, Associate Professor, Goodman School of Business. Brock University.
21 min
September 27, 2018 NAFTA, cannabis and the minimum wage
Yesterday, the US President berated Canada during the UN General assembly, and aslo threatened to punish Canada with auto tariffs. He also said he rejected a meeting with the Prime Minister. The PM’s office says that they never requested a one on one. Is this deal even going to meet the deadline?
Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University.
The Ontario government has laid out their plans for when cannabis becomes legal, which involves loosening the rules a bit from the previous administration. This includes a no cap on pot shops and regulating the private marketplace, as well as allowing users to smoke wherever smoking is permitted.
Guest: Michael Armstrong, PhD, Associate Professor, Goodman School of Business. Brock University.
Yesterday, the government also decided against the minimum wage hike that was scheduled for 2019. Scott chats with a representative from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and a rep from OPSEU on their thoughts on this.
Guest: Julie Kwiecinski, Director of Provincial Affairs, Ontario, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).
Guest: Warren “Smokey” Thomas, President of OP
55 min
September 26, 2018 Housing affordability, hand free while cycling, TiCats mayoral meetup and Bill Cosby
A report released today ranks the 28 housing markets in Ontario for their affordability. Where did Hamilton fall?
guest: Penelope Graham, Managing Editor at Zoocasa.
The government in the Netherlands is looking into banning the use of all but hands free cellular devices while cycling. Would something like that work here In Ontario, it’s already against the law for motorists to use their phone. Should cyclists be barred as well?
Guest: Ryan McGreal, Editor of Raise the Hammer.
A tailgate party is being held his weekend by ATU Local 107 for people attending the TiCat game to meet some of the mayoral candidates.
Guest: Eric Tuck, President ATU Local 107.
Bill Cosby was sentenced yesterday to jail for 3-10 years.
Guest: Jordan Donich, Criminal Lawyer, Donich Law.
44 min
September 26, 2018 Housing affordability, hand free while cycling, TiCats mayoral meetup and Bill Cosby
A report released today ranks the 28 housing markets in Ontario for their affordability. Where did Hamilton fall?
guest: Penelope Graham, Managing Editor at Zoocasa.
The government in the Netherlands is looking into banning the use of all but hands free cellular devices while cycling. Would something like that work here In Ontario, it’s already against the law for motorists to use their phone. Should cyclists be barred as well?
Guest: Ryan McGreal, Editor of Raise the Hammer.
A tailgate party is being held his weekend by ATU Local 107 for people attending the TiCat game to meet some of the mayoral candidates.
Guest: Eric Tuck, President ATU Local 107.
Bill Cosby was sentenced yesterday to jail for 3-10 years.
Guest: Jordan Donich, Criminal Lawyer, Donich Law.
42 min
September 25, 2018 Ontario government ‘line-by-line’ spending audit, Cambridge council candidate poses nude to publicize online voting, and property managers fighting negative public image
A line-by-line review of the Ontario government's spending has found the province's operating expenses grew by 55 per cent over 15 years. This comes after Premier Ford announced a select committee to dig further into the province’s financial situation.

Guest: Genevieve Tellier, Professor, School of Political Studies, University of Ottawa

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A Cambridge Councillor candidate has posed nude to promote and pitch the idea of online voting.

Guest: Ryan Coles, council candidate in Cambridge who posed nude to promote online voting

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Elissa joins Scott to discuss the PR perspective on this move and whether or not it’s likely to be effective.

Guest: Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop culture expert, Principal at Elissa Freeman PR

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A group of property managers and apartment owners in the city are no longer wanting the term ‘landlord’ to be used, citing negative connotations.

Guest: Adam Kitchener, UNLIMITED Residential Living
59 min
September 25, 2018 Dellen Millard found guilty of first-degree murder in death of his father
Yesterday, Dellen Millard was found guilty of murder for a third time. Scott chats with Alex Pierson, who covered the Bosma trial for CHML.

Guest: Alex Pierson, host of On Point with Alex Pierson, Global News Radio, covered the Bosma trial and the Victoria Stafford case

(Photo: Alexandra Newbould/The Canadian Press)
15 min
September 25, 2018 Dellen Millard found guilty of first-degree murder in death of his father
Yesterday, Dellen Millard was found guilty of murder for a third time. Scott chats with Alex Pierson, who covered the Bosma trial for CHML.
Guest: Alex Pierson, host of On Point with Alex Pierson, Global News Radio, covered the Bosma trial and the Victoria Stafford case
(Photo: Alexandra Newbould/The Canadian Press)
15 min
September 25, 2018 Ontario government ‘line-by-line’ spending audit, Cambridge council candidate poses nude to publicize online voting, and property managers fighting negative public image
A line-by-line review of the Ontario government's spending has found the province's operating expenses grew by 55 per cent over 15 years. This comes after Premier Ford announced a select committee to dig further into the province’s financial situation.
Guest: Genevieve Tellier, Professor, School of Political Studies, University of Ottawa
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A Cambridge Councillor candidate has posed nude to promote and pitch the idea of online voting.
Guest: Ryan Coles, council candidate in Cambridge who posed nude to promote online voting
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Elissa joins Scott to discuss the PR perspective on this move and whether or not it’s likely to be effective.
Guest: Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop culture expert, Principal at Elissa Freeman PR
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A group of property managers and apartment owners in the city are no longer wanting the term ‘landlord’ to be used, citing negative connotations.
Guest: Adam Kitchener, UNLIMITED Residential Living
58 min

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Hamilton Today With Scott Thompson, heard weekdays 3pm-6pm EST on 900 CHML. Learn more about the show, listen live and read Scott's blog posts at 900chml.com