Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

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Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson episodes

November 01, 2016 What effects does a big murder case have on the family?
When it comes to big murder cases such as the Paul Bernardo one, what effect does this have on the remaining family members? Does this reopen old wounds?

Guest: Dr. Richard Amaral, registered psychologist.
9 min
November 01, 2016 Paul Bernardo parole hearing set for March 2017.
A parole hearing has been set for March 2017 for Paul Bernardo. What has the reaction been from the Mahaffy and French families?

Guest: Timothy Danson, Lawyer for the Mahaffy and French families.
7 min
October 31, 2016 Student debt, dead heat in the polls and border cameras.
The Canadian government has announced new measures that help post secondary graduate students manage their debt. As of November 1st, Canadians don’t have to repay their debt for a period of time until they’re earning at least $25,000 a year.
Guest: Paul Ihnatiuk, Vice President and Trustee, BDO Debt Solutions.
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are in a dead heat in the polls as the presidential campaign nears its end. Trump has surged to within one percentage point of Clinton after the e-mail scandal re-emerged over the weekend.
Guest: Michael Traugott, Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies and Political Science, University of Michigan.
Could we see a day where at our borders there are only cameras? Canada Border Services Agency is testing out new tech that experts say could be the future. The test project along Quebec and Vermont involves a garage for non-commercial travelers to enter equipped with cameras which will be operated by an agent here in Hamilton.
Guest: Ross McLean. Crime Specialist. Security expert, Former Toronto Police Officer. rossmcleansecurity.com
51 min
October 31, 2016 Could we see a day at our borders where there are only cameras?
Could we see a day where at our borders there are only cameras? Canada Border Services Agency is testing out new tech that experts say could be the future. The test project along Quebec and Vermont involves a garage for non-commercial travelers to enter equipped with cameras which will be operated by an agent here in Hamilton.

Guest: Ross McLean. Crime Specialist. Security expert, Former Toronto Police Officer. rossmcleansecurity.com
7 min
October 31, 2016 Clinton and Trump in a dead heat in the polls.
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are in a dead heat in the polls as the presidential campaign nears its end. Trump has surged to within one percentage point of Clinton after the e-mail scandal re-emerged over the weekend.

Guest: Michael Traugott, Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies and Political Science, University of Michigan.
7 min
October 31, 2016 Low-income Canadians get student debt reprieve.
The Canadian government has announced new measures that help post secondary graduate students manage their debt. As of November 1st, Canadians don’t have to repay their debt for a period of time until they’re earning atleast $25,000 a year.

Guest: Paul Ihnatiuk, Vice President and Trustee, BDO Debt Solutions
6 min
October 28, 2016 Would you go to Germany for medical treatment? Trump is at it again, And it's not easy to find a job
Mayor of Trent Hills Hector MacMillan is back on Canadian soil after seeking surgery in Germany. Hector suffers from pancreatic cancer and had his tumor removed when he travelled to Germany for the surgery. While no longer fearing for his life, he now seeks to help others seeking similar assistance.
Guest: Hector MacMillan, Mayor for Trent Hills

Yesterday with 11 days to go until the Presidential Election, Trump says "we should just cancel the election and give it to Trump." That's right, himself. This despite Hillary leading Trump overall in the polls. Trump also doubled down on his remarks about the Khan family and blamed his microphone for the 2005 Access Hollywood video.

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

It's hard to get a job these days. According to Statistics Canada data, there's nearly no job growth for people in the prime working age group, 25 to 54. 2400 jobs were added to the age group in September, while the group grew by 48,000. That's despite StatsCan's report showing a gain of 67,000 jobs that month. Also; two thirds of Canadian workers would like to make a change to their careers.

Guest: Christo Aivalis, Queen's University labour and political history professor
53 min
October 27, 2016 Is your home secure? A landmark free trade agreement between the European Union and Canada could be signed within days, And a woman is auctioning off her virginity
Toronto renters blast remote security system after a homeless man was found asleep in shared spaces. Eight bullets were fired at the house of William Owen on Mount Albion Road yesterday. What do we know about the shooting?
Guest: David Hyde. Security Consultant, David Hyde & Associates
Belgium has finally reached a deal with Wallonia, which has a veto over the country's ability to back to agreement. The deal will go through the regional legislatures on Friday. What does this deal mean for Canada?

Guest: Marvin Ryder Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University

Catherine Stone of Seattle is now working in a Nevada brothel, learning the ropes and putting herself up for auction. Bids have reportedly reached $400,000.

Guest: Theo Selles, Registered Family Therapist, President of Integrity Works
53 min
October 26, 2016 Festival of Friends, Shoppers applies for marijuana and nurse charged.
Festival of Friends is returning to Gage Park next year after several years up at the Ancaster Fairgrounds. Why the return?
Guest: Graham Rockingham, Music Critic, Hamilton Spectator.
Shoppers Drug Mart has made a formal application to be able to distribute medical marijuana.
Guest: Bruce Winton, CEO of Canopy Growth.
A nurse was charged yesterday with murdering eight nursing home residents. What concerns are being seen in senior care homes in Ontario?
Guest: Graham Webb, Staff Litigation Lawyer with the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly in Ontario.
52 min
October 26, 2016 Nurse charged with murdering eight nursing home residents.
A nurse was charged yesterday with murdering eight nursing home residents. What concerns are being seen in senior care homes in Ontario?

Guest: Graham Webb, Staff Litigation Lawyer with the Advocacy Centre for the Edlerly in Ontario.
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