Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

McMaster and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is addressing the issue of the effectiveness of Medicinal cannabis with the creation of the Michael G DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research. The focus will be on evidence based information, research and creating a network for pursue further
understanding.

Guest: James MacKillop, Co-Director of the new Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research, also the Director of the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research At St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton

Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ron Ward

Yesterday, a shooting at a Texas church saw 26 people killed. When asked if U.S. gun control measures could have been key to preventing the shooting, President Trump replied “Mental health is your problem here”.

What is the issue with America’s gun culture?

Guest: Jooyoung Lee, Associate Professor of Sociology, at University of Toronto, gun violence expert

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President Trump has refused to rule out military action against North Korea, saying that the country is a threat to the civilized world.

Guest: Simon Palamar. Research Assistant, Centre for International Governance Innovation

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Who is to blame for the poor math scores in this province?

Annie Kidder. Executive Director, People for Education

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After a lengthy campaign by a youth organization, the Ontario Ministry of Education has committed to incorporate financial literacy into grade 10 careers courses.

Guest: Prakash Amarasooriya, formerly with the Toronto Youth Cabinet and now a management associate at TD Bank, advocate for financial literacy to be taught

Who is to blame for the poor math scores in this province?

Annie Kidder. Executive Director, People for Education

(Photo: Steve Ruark/The Associated Press, File)

President Trump has refused to rule out military action against North Korea, saying that the country is a threat to the civilized world.

Guest: Simon Palamar. Research Assistant, Centre for International Governance Innovation

(Photo: Andrew Harnik/AP Photo)

Yesterday, a shooting at a Texas church saw 26 people killed. When asked if U.S. gun control measures could have been key to preventing the shooting, President Trump replied “Mental health is your problem here”.

What is the issue with America’s gun culture?

Guest: Jooyoung Lee, Associate Professor of Sociology, at University of Toronto, gun violence expert

(Photo: Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Yesterday, a shooting at a Texas church saw 26 people killed. When asked if U.S. gun control measures could have been key to preventing the shooting, President Trump replied “Mental health is your problem here”.

What is the issue with America’s gun culture?

Guest: Jooyoung Lee, Associate Professor of Sociology, at University of Toronto, gun violence expert

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President Trump has refused to rule out military action against North Korea, saying that the country is a threat to the civilized world.

Guest: Simon Palamar. Research Assistant, Centre for International Governance Innovation

-

Who is to blame for the poor math scores in this province?

Annie Kidder. Executive Director, People for Education

-

After a lengthy campaign by a youth organization, the Ontario Ministry of Education has committed to incorporate financial literacy into grade 10 careers courses.

Guest: Prakash Amarasooriya, formerly with the Toronto Youth Cabinet and now a management associate at TD Bank, advocate for financial literacy to be taught

Who is to blame for the poor math scores in this province?

Annie Kidder. Executive Director, People for Education

(Photo: Steve Ruark/The Associated Press, File)

President Trump has refused to rule out military action against North Korea, saying that the country is a threat to the civilized world.

Guest: Simon Palamar. Research Assistant, Centre for International Governance Innovation

(Photo: Andrew Harnik/AP Photo)

Yesterday, a shooting at a Texas church saw 26 people killed. When asked if U.S. gun control measures could have been key to preventing the shooting, President Trump replied “Mental health is your problem here”.

What is the issue with America’s gun culture?

Guest: Jooyoung Lee, Associate Professor of Sociology, at University of Toronto, gun violence expert

(Photo: Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Detectives who seized evidence in the search for Laura Babcock are testifying in the trial today. What has been the latest in this case?

Guest - Jordan Donich, Criminal Lawyer, Donich Law

The legislation that was brought forward this week from the Ontario government regarding marijuana includes steeper fines for illegal dispensaries, and these rules would take affect when the federal government makes it legal. The law will allow police to immediately close premises they suspect are being used for illegal sale.

Guest - Dan Malleck. Health Sciences Professor, Brock University. Author: Try to Control Yourself: The regulation of public drinking in post prohibition Ontario

The latest actor facing sexual harassment claims is Dustin Hoffman. A second woman has come forward with an allegation a day after the actor was forced to apologize for other behavior. How can Hollywood fix this issue? Is it strictly a Hollywood issue?

Guest - Elissa Freeman. Public Relations Consultant, Huffington Post, Canada.com and PR Daily