Small Business Spotlight… on Shy’s Place in Dundas. The restaurant has been operating since 2018 after 2 Years of construction turned a Victorian farmhouse into a restaurant! Their patio has gained traction over the years, curated to give an experience that is reminiscent  of rooftop city dining but in the suburbs. This year they have launched an “aprés ski” winter patio dining option - where hot lemon water is served in leiu of ice water, with blankets and fire pits along with menu items that reflect winter comforts.

Guest: Mike Speer, Chef and Owner of Shy’s Place, 11 Coreslab Drive, Dundas, Ontario

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson...

Ronnie Spector, lead singer of the Ronnettes, has died at the age of 78. Across Canada, unvaccinated people are filing wrongful dismissal claims. What do employers need to know? What do employees – vaccinated and unvaccinated – need to know at this point in history? What is being unleashed by Quebec’s vax or tax plan? Does it stand a chance? How should the Prime Minister respond to the worldwide attention its garnered? The federal government has pulled a u-turn on its vaccine mandate for Canadian truckers. What caused this change, and was it the right decision to make? Could our healthcare system's current situation spell the end of Canada's 'free for everyone' healthcare?

Guests:

Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music

Jon Pinkus, Partner with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, Toronto employment lawyer

Julius Grey, Montreal civil rights lawyer

Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University

Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data

Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University

Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator

Lisa Polewski, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML

Dave Woodard, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML

William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML

Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan
News Anchors - Lisa Polewski & Dave Woodard
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Small Business Spotlight… on Earls Court Gallery, working under the philosophy that “Art is for everyone, art is found everywhere, and there is art in everything around us.” The Ottawa Street gallery looks to take down barriers for both artists looking for an outlet as well as curious people looking for a welcoming environment to learn more about art in the city. Their virtual gallery extends that mission online, so that even in a pandemic, people can explore the work they showcase. They also offer a variety of services, such as framing, appraisals, restorations and consignment.

Guest: Andrea Jackman, curator for Earls Court Gallery, 215 Ottawa Street North, Hamilton

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson...

Scott speaks with Tasha Kheiriddin about response to the unvaccinated, and where the root of these troubles lie. How are the switches between classroom and remote learning affecting kids, and how can we help young students deal with other people’s anxiety being stirred up around the return to in-school learning? CSIS, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, has become increasingly alarmed about efforts by China and its agents to covertly cultivate relations with elected officials, gain sway over parliamentary debates and influence government decision-making. Quebec's plan to tax unvaccinated adult residents without exemption has stirred up many conversations but is it even doable? Manny Figuerido joins us to share his reaction to Education Minister Lecce’s announcement with Dr. Kieran Moore this morning. What ethical issues are posed by an overwhelmed healthcare system?

Guests:

Tasha Kheiriddin, Principal at Navigator and a Lecturer with the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University

Louis Volante, PhD, Professor, Education Governance and Policy Analysis with Brock University; Professorial Fellow, UNU-MERIT / Maastricht Graduate School of Governance

Stephanie Carvin, Associate Professor of International Affairs at the Norman Paterson School of International Affair at Carleton University, Former National Security Analyst for CSIS; AUTHOR OF NEW BOOK: Stand on Guard: Reassessing Threats to Canada’s National Security

Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University

Manny Figuerido, Director of Education at the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board

Dr. Kerry Bowman, Bioethicist with the University of Toronto

Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of “Trusting the News in a Digital Age”

Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator

Lisa Polewski, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML

Dave Woodard, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML

William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML

Host - Scott Thompson
Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine
Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan
News Anchors - Lisa Polewski & Dave Woodard
Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show

Small Business Spotlight… Into The Abyss, a vinyl record shop on Locke street, with new releases and used records as well turntables and even cassettes!

Guest: Brad Germain, owner of Into The Abyss, vocals and guitarist for The Marble Index