Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

This morning, the Ontario Government made an announcement in regards to scalper bots, the buying and selling of concert/sporting tickets in Ontario and measures to deal with scalpers. Is their solution going to work in the long run and how big is the issue currently?

Guest: Rudy Blair, Rudy Blair Entertainment.

Kevin O’Leary has decided he does not want to partake in the next debate. Will it hurt his chances at the leadership or bolster it? ALSO: The Ontario NDP and how their plan for hydro plays into politics for the upcoming provincial election and how to re-energize the NDP and Conservative parties.

Guest: Dr. Anna Esselment, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Waterloo.

Conservative leadership Candidate Kellie Leitch released a new video that discusses her immigration policy however, what Canadians on social media keep on discussing is her awkward delivery.

WATCH: http://globalnews.ca/news/3277229/kellie-leitch-canadian-values-screening-video/

Guest: Elissa Freeman, Principal, Elissa PR Communications/ Columnist: Huffington Post, canada.com & PR Daily.

Last night’s Oscars saw a major flub occur, when La La Land was named Best Picture when in actuality, it was Moonlight.

WATCH the moment: https://youtu.be/rvK-g1rehpU

Guest: Bill Brioux. Blogger, TV Feeds My Family.

Some doctors who have been helping those that are ill end their lives are not wanting to participate in assisted death anymore because of emotional distress or fear of prosecution.

Guest: Dr. Jeff Blackmer, Vice President of Medical Professionalism, Canadian Medical Assocation.

The Ontario NDP is proposing a variety of changes to the energy system that will allow ratepayers to save up to 30% on their hydro bills. One of the changes they want to see happen is the removal of mandatory time of use pricing.

Guest: Parker Gallant, Vice President of Wind Concerns Ontario.

The Ontario NDP is proposing a variety of changes to the energy system that will allow ratepayers to save up to 30% on their hydro bills. One of the changes they want to see happen is the removal of mandatory time of use pricing.

Guest: Parker Gallant, Vice President of Wind Concerns Ontario.

Some doctors who have been helping those that are ill end their lives are not wanting to participate in assisted death anymore because of emotional distress or fear of prosecution.

Guest: Dr. Jeff Blackmer, Vice President of Medical Professionalism, Canadian Medical Assocation.

Last night’s Oscars saw a major flub occur, when La La Land was named Best Picture when in actuality, it was Moonlight. 

WATCH the moment: https://youtu.be/rvK-g1rehpU

Guest: Bill Brioux. Blogger, TV Feeds My Family.

It’s been one year since Neil Bantleman was imprisoned for a second time in Jakarta, Indonesia. What is the status on his case?

Guest: Guy Bantleman. Brother of Neil Bantleman (Canadian Teacher imprisoned in Indonesia).

While OPEC has made about 90% of the cuts it promised to make to oil production, US producers have been taking full advantage of the uptick. How does this affect Canadians? ALSO; Canada’s inflation rises due to gas prices.

Guest: Dan McTeague. Former Liberal MP and Consumer Affairs Critic, Analyst, gasbuddy.com.

An Ontario driver received unexpected demerit points after being ticketed while riding a bicycle. How can a driver be given a drivers ticket while riding a non-motorized vehicle that doesn’t require a license? What are the rules?

Guest: Geoffrey Read, Hamilton Attorney.

An Ontario driver received unexpected demerit points after being ticketed while riding a bicycle. How can a driver be given a drivers ticket while riding a non-motorized vehicle that doesn’t require a license? What are the rules?

Guest: Geoffrey Read, Hamilton Attorney.

While OPEC has made about 90% of the cuts it promised to make to oil production, US producers have been taking full advantage of the uptick. How does this affect Canadians? 

Guest: Dan McTeague. Former Liberal MP and Consumer Affairs Critic, Analyst, gasbuddy.com.