Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

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Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson episodes

  • 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)

    56 min
  • 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
  • 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

    6 min
  • 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

    5 min
  • Hijab case closed, Barriers on the Red Hill, And provincial budget implications

    Yesterday, Toronto Police said they closed the case when it comes to the 11 year old girl who claimed that a man cut her hijab, saying that it was untrue. What are the repercussions from this story?

    Guest - Safwan Choudhry, Campaign Spokesperson, Islam Understood, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Canada.

    Last Friday, when the story was announced, the media and prominent officials jumped at this story. Is more due diligence required?

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

    While there’s no timeline for installing median barriers along the Red Hill, the public works committee has been told that the current plans are to add “Cat’s eyes” and rumble strips. Is this going to be effective at keeping motorists safe along the road?
     
    Guest - Angelo DiCicco
     
    Today the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce alongside the Ontario chamber provided the Ontario government with recommendations for the upcoming provincial budget that’ll help keep Ontario competitive as well as help businesses.
     
    Guest - Keanin Loomis. President & CEO, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
    48 min
  • How will the upcoming provincial budget affect Hamilton?

    Today the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce alongside the Ontario chamber provided the Ontario government with recommendations for the upcoming provincial budget that’ll help keep Ontario competitive as well as help businesses.

    Guest - Keanin Loomis. President & CEO, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce

    6 min
  • Is our PM's popularity waning?

    According to Nanos Research, the Prime minister’s popularity continues to slip as it enters it’s third year. What has caused the slip?

    Guest - Nik Nanos, Chairman, NANOS RESEARCH Group of Companies

    6 min
  • What are the repercussions from the hijab cutting story

    Yesterday, Toronto Police said they closed the case when it comes to the 11 year old girl who claimed that a man cut her hijab, saying that it was untrue. What are the repercussions from this story?

    Guest - Safwan Choudhry, Campaign Spokesperson, Islam Understood, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Canada

    7 min
  • Hijab case closed, Barriers on the Red Hill, And provincial budget implications

    Yesterday, Toronto Police said they closed the case when it comes to the 11 year old girl who claimed that a man cut her hijab, saying that it was untrue. What are the repercussions from this story?

    Guest - Safwan Choudhry, Campaign Spokesperson, Islam Understood, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Canada.

    Last Friday, when the story was announced, the media and prominent officials jumped at this story. Is more due diligence required?

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

    While there’s no timeline for installing median barriers along the Red Hill, the public works committee has been told that the current plans are to add “Cat’s eyes” and rumble strips. Is this going to be effective at keeping motorists safe along the road?
     
    Guest - Angelo DiCicco
     
    Today the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce alongside the Ontario chamber provided the Ontario government with recommendations for the upcoming provincial budget that’ll help keep Ontario competitive as well as help businesses.
     
    Guest - Keanin Loomis. President & CEO, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
    47 min
  • How will the upcoming provincial budget affect Hamilton?

    Today the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce alongside the Ontario chamber provided the Ontario government with recommendations for the upcoming provincial budget that’ll help keep Ontario competitive as well as help businesses.

    Guest - Keanin Loomis. President & CEO, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce

    5 min

About Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

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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

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