Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

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September 19, 2016 What was the atmosphere in Chelsea like after the explosion?
A Toronto lawyer was in the area when the explosion in the neighborhood of Chelsea occurred. What was the atmosphere like and what did he see?

Guest: Ari Goldkind, Toronto Lawyer in area when blast occurred.
7 min
September 19, 2016 Weekend bombing in New York, 5 more bombs found.
Over the weekend, 29 people were injured in a bombing in New York. This morning, 5 more bombs were found. What do we know so far?

Guest: Aarti Pole, Washington Correspondent for Global National.
6 min
September 16, 2016 Hydro rebate, Patrick Brown responds and Liberals petitioning against themselves.
This week, the Ontario government announced that it would provide relief for consumers in Ontario by removing the HST tax off of hydro bills. What are the details?

Guest: Glenn Thibeault, Minister of Energy, Ontario Government.

The Ontario PC Party is not impressed with the hydro rates in the province. Patrick Brown discussed politics going forward, as well as the lawsuit on the sale of Hydro One, and campaign financing.

Guest: Patrick Brown, leader of the Ontario PC Party.

The Ontario Liberal Party has apparently issued a petition against itself and its own policies.

Guest: Christine Van Geyn, CTF Ontario Director.

How can the Ontario government save their image in the eyes of voters?

Guest: Elissa Freeman, Principal, Elissa PR Communications/ Columnist: Huffington Post, canada.com & PR Daily .
48 min
September 16, 2016 The Ontario Liberal Party has apparently issued a petition against itself and its own policies.
The Ontario Liberal Party has apparently issued a petition against itself and against its own policies.

Guest: Christine Van Geyn, CTF Ontario Director
6 min
September 16, 2016 Patrick Brown talks hydro and Ontario politics.
The Ontario PC Party is not impressed with the hydro rates in the province. Patrick Brown will discuss politics going forward, as well as the lawsuit on the sale of Hydro One, and campaign financing.

Guest: Patrick Brown, leader of the Ontario PC Party.
14 min
September 16, 2016 Minister of Energy explained Ontario's energy plan.
This week, the Ontario government announced that it would provide relief for consumers in Ontario by removing the HST tax off of hydro bills. What are the details?

Guest: Glenn Thibeault, Minister of Energy, Ontario Government.
16 min
September 15, 2016 The Centre @ Barton is holding a contest to win retail space.
The Centre @ Barton is holding an interesting contest to win retailer space at the mall. They’re offering a free, one year lease for a location that is 680 sq ft. Is this a great way to drive entrepreneurs to open up shop instead of operating online?

Guest: Jodi Laking, Business Development Officer, City of Hamilton, Small Business Enterprise Centre.
Guest: Mary Vallee, CRX, SCMD, Strategic Marketing.
21 min
September 15, 2016 Trouble near waterfalls, HOT Lanes and oil.
Yesterday, we spoke with someone from the Protect and Preserve Webster’s and Tew’s Falls group. Today, we chatted with a resident whose house is right beside the Falls and has had issues with hikers who go off path. What is his story and what is being done to help he and his family out?
Guest: Luc Lalonde, resident whose house resides alongside Webster’s Falls.
HOT Lanes officially take effect today. To use the HOT Lanes alone in your vehicle without facing a $180 dollar fine, you had to apply for a ticket. How many people applied? Is this going to be a success in the long term?
Guest: Steven Del Duca, Minister of Transport, Ontario Government.
Could oil topple the market? The world’s energy watchdog has warned that the global economy has become too dependant on crude oil. Our economy has been so dependant on gas that if it fell, it could upend the market.
Guest: Dan McTeague. Former Liberal MP and Consumer Affairs Critic, Analyst, gasbuddy.com
52 min
September 15, 2016 If oil fell, could it upend the market?
Could oil topple the market? The world’s energy watchdog has warned that the global economy has become too dependant on crude oil. Our economy has been so dependant on gas that if it fell, it could upend the market.

Guest? Dan McTeague. Former Liberal MP and Consumer Affairs Critic, Analyst, gasbuddy.com
5 min
September 15, 2016 HOT Lanes officially take effect today. How do they work?
HOT Lanes officially take effect today. To use the HOT Lanes alone in your vehicle without facing a $180 dollar fine, you had to apply for a ticket. How many people applied? Is this going to be a success in the long term?

Guest: Steven Del Duca, Minister of Transport, Ontario Government.
15 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