Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

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January 18, 2018 No Hamazon, Ridiculous red tape, And Korean Olympic unification
Amazon has narrowed down it’s HQ2 bid contenders down to 20. Only one Canadian city made it. Hint: It wasn’t Hamilton. What is the reaction of the city in regards to the news?
Guest - Fred Eisenberger, Mayor, City of Hamilton.

Hamazon continued…
Guest - Chris Murray. City Manager, City of Hamilton
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has compiled it’s annual list of the most ridiculous examples of government red tape in Canada. What made it on that list, and how can things change?

Guest - Jordi Morgan, Vice President, Canadian Federation of Independent Business

Backlash is mounting in regards to North Korea and South Korea’s joint team for the Olympics next month. Why is there backlash and will it affect the games?

Guest - Scott Radley. Host of “The Scott Radley Show” Columnist, Hamilton Spec
42 min
January 18, 2018 Small business is feeling the squeeze from minimum wage
With so many Canadians supporting the hike in minimum wage how are small to medium sized businesses coping with it?

Guest - Jordi Morgan, Vice President, Canadian Federation of Independent Business
5 min
January 18, 2018 Hamilton is out of the Amazon bidding
Amazon has narrowed down it’s HQ2 bid contenders down to 20. Only one Canadian city made it. Hint: It wasn’t Hamilton. What is the reaction of the city in regards to the news?
Guest - Fred Eisenberger, Mayor, City of Hamilton
5 min
January 18, 2018 No Hamazon, Ridiculous red tape, And Korean Olympic unification
Amazon has narrowed down it’s HQ2 bid contenders down to 20. Only one Canadian city made it. Hint: It wasn’t Hamilton. What is the reaction of the city in regards to the news?
Guest - Fred Eisenberger, Mayor, City of Hamilton.

Hamazon continued…
Guest - Chris Murray. City Manager, City of Hamilton
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has compiled it’s annual list of the most ridiculous examples of government red tape in Canada. What made it on that list, and how can things change?

Guest - Jordi Morgan, Vice President, Canadian Federation of Independent Business

Backlash is mounting in regards to North Korea and South Korea’s joint team for the Olympics next month. Why is there backlash and will it affect the games?

Guest - Scott Radley. Host of “The Scott Radley Show” Columnist, Hamilton Spec
42 min
January 18, 2018 Small business is feeling the squeeze from minimum wage
With so many Canadians supporting the hike in minimum wage how are small to medium sized businesses coping with it?

Guest - Jordi Morgan, Vice President, Canadian Federation of Independent Business
5 min
January 18, 2018 Hamilton is out of the Amazon bidding
Amazon has narrowed down it’s HQ2 bid contenders down to 20. Only one Canadian city made it. Hint: It wasn’t Hamilton. What is the reaction of the city in regards to the news?
Guest - Fred Eisenberger, Mayor, City of Hamilton
4 min
January 17, 2018 Cabinet shuffle, Canadian immigrants, And Tide Pod challenge
Premier Kathleen Wynne, with only five months left before the Ontario election, will be shuffling several portfolios in her cabinet. Wha tare the big changes and why are they doing them now? Is this strategic?
Guest - Genevieve Tellier, Professor, School of Political Studies, University of Ottawa
After last week’s “s-hole” comments from the President, gave the impression that immigrants from these certain countries do not help the economy or the countries they go to. An op-ed in the National Post actually says that immigrants from these countries to Canada fair better than others as they’re more apt to create work.
Guest - Guidy Mamann (pronounced Giddy Ma’am-ann), Senior Partner, Founder of Mamann, Sandaluk, Kingwell LLP. Immigration Lawyer
Another teen eating challenge has appeared. First came the cinnamon challenge, now teens are being warned against the “Tide Pod” challenge. Teens will eat the tide pod which can cause damage. Why do teens partake in such challenges? ALSO: Kids and their social media likes vs likeability.
Guest - Gary Direnfeld (Social Worker, www.yoursocialworker.com)
57 min
January 17, 2018 What is the Tide Pod challenge?
Another teen eating challenge has appeared. First came the cinnamon challenge, now teens are being warned against the “Tide Pod” challenge. Teens will eat the tide pod which can cause damage. Why do teens partake in such challenges? ALSO: Kids and their social media likes vs likeability.
Guest - Gary Direnfeld (Social Worker, www.yoursocialworker.com)
6 min
January 17, 2018 How does Canada handle immigration?
After last week’s “s-hole” comments from the President, gave the impression that immigrants from these certain countries do not help the economy or the countries they go to. An op-ed in the National Post actually says that immigrants from these countries to Canada fair better than others as they’re more apt to create work.
Guest - Guidy Mamann (pronounced Giddy Ma’am-ann), Senior Partner, Founder of Mamann, Sandaluk, Kingwell LLP. Immigration Lawyer
7 min
January 17, 2018 Premier Wynne is shuffling her cabinet
Premier Kathleen Wynne, with only five months left before the Ontario election, will be shuffling several portfolios in her cabinet. Wha tare the big changes and why are they doing them now? Is this strategic?
Guest - Genevieve Tellier, Professor, School of Political Studies, University of Ottawa
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