Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

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August 08, 2018 Baby boomers are looking to sell their homes
A Leger survey has unveiled that half of baby boomers are willing to downsize and move away.
Guest - Caroline Baile of Royal LePage, Ontario Representative
5 min
August 08, 2018 What is Dark Tourism?
Why do people choose to pursue dark tourism when it can be dangerous? Scott chats with a travel journalist on the appeal it has, and tips to stay safe and out of danger while travelling. Guest - Caleigh Alleyne, Freelance Travel & Lifestyle Journalist & TV Spokesperson - Digital Media Consultant
6 min
August 07, 2018 Bereavement leave, Safety in Toronto, And paying too much for cellphones
Should a company allow a worker to take three months paid leave for the death of a family member? New York lawmakers have approved a bill that would allow for that.
Guest - Howard Levitt, Employment Lawyer
According to an IPSOS poll, in the wake of the van attack, gun violence and the attack on the Danforth, 50% of Toronto residents are avoiding public areas and large crowds.
Guest - Dr. Gary Ellis - Head - Justice Studies Program University of Guelph-Humber - Retired Superintendent TPS with many years of investigative experience
Why is it Canadians pay more for their cellphones than most countries in the world?
Guest - Greg O’Brien, Editor and Publisher, Cartt.ca
42 min
August 07, 2018 How long should paid bereavement leave be?
Should a company allow a worker to take three months paid leave for the death of a family member? New York lawmakers have approved a bill that would allow for that.
Guest - Howard Levitt, Employment Lawyer
6 min
August 07, 2018 How long should paid bereavement leave be?
Should a company allow a worker to take three months paid leave for the death of a family member? New York lawmakers have approved a bill that would allow for that.
Guest - Howard Levitt, Employment Lawyer
5 min
August 07, 2018 Bereavement leave, Safety in Toronto, And paying too much for cellphones
Should a company allow a worker to take three months paid leave for the death of a family member? New York lawmakers have approved a bill that would allow for that.
Guest - Howard Levitt, Employment Lawyer
According to an IPSOS poll, in the wake of the van attack, gun violence and the attack on the Danforth, 50% of Toronto residents are avoiding public areas and large crowds.
Guest - Dr. Gary Ellis - Head - Justice Studies Program University of Guelph-Humber - Retired Superintendent TPS with many years of investigative experience
Why is it Canadians pay more for their cellphones than most countries in the world?
Guest - Greg O’Brien, Editor and Publisher, Cartt.ca
41 min
August 03, 2018 Fighting the cancellation of the basic income project, Ontario challenges federal carbon tax, Crohn's clinical trial in Hamilton & Festival of Friends kicks off at Gage Park
Advocates for the basic income project are looking into whether they’ll protest or issue a potential lawsuit against the provincial government for cancelling the project.

Guest: Tom Cooper, Director, Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction

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Ontario is launching a legal battle against the federal government in regards to the carbon tax.

Does the constitutional challenge have a chance of success?

Guest: Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University

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A new clinical trial is taking place in Hamilton to help patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Guest: Dr. Hal Gunn, co-founder and CEO of Qu Biologics

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The Festival of Friends begins today! Tom Cochrane and Sam Roberts Band are among the musical acts that will be performing at this weekend's free festival at Gage Park.

What else can we expect from the event?

Guest: Robert Rakoczy, General Manager, Festival of Friends
56 min
August 03, 2018 Festival of Friends kicks off today at Gage Park
The Festival of Friends begins today! Tom Cochrane and Sam Roberts Band are among the musical acts that will be performing at this weekend's free festival at Gage Park.

What else can we expect from the event?

Guest: Robert Rakoczy, General Manager, Festival of Friends

(Photo: Lisa Polewski/900 CHML)
5 min
August 03, 2018 Advocates for basic income project challenging the provincial government
Advocates for the basic income project are looking into whether they’ll protest or issue a potential lawsuit against the provincial government for cancelling the project.

Guest: Tom Cooper, Director, Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction

(Photo: Chris Young/The Canadian Press)
6 min
August 03, 2018 Advocates for basic income project challenging the provincial government
Advocates for the basic income project are looking into whether they’ll protest or issue a potential lawsuit against the provincial government for cancelling the project.
Guest: Tom Cooper, Director, Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction
(Photo: Chris Young/The Canadian Press)
6 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