Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

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September 15, 2016 Are we equipped to be 'The City Of Waterfalls'?
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.
6 min
September 14, 2016 Canada Post, Hydro One, Trudeau and print media
A taskforce that has been looking at Canada Post’s business model says that it isn’t financially self-sustainable under its current structure. What do they recommend and is it plausible? ALSO; Ontario’s largest union is suing the Ontario government over the Hydro One sell off.
Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University.
Trudeau is facing backlash over attending a gender segregated event at an Ottawa mosque. Is this good for his ‘feminist’ image or will it hurt it?
Guest: Anthony Furey, Sun Media Columnist & National Comment Editor.
With print media on a decline, some outlets have been turning to alternative sources of revenue. For example, the Toronto Star announced the launch of “Headline Coffee” which delivers ethically sourced coffee beans to anyone for $20 a month. Is this going to become more common?
Guest: Paul Knox, Professor Emeritus at the Ryerson School of Journalism.
56 min
September 14, 2016 Why aren't newspapers surviving in a digital world?
With print media on a decline, some outlets have been turning to alternative sources of revenue. For example, the Toronto Star announced the launch of “Headline Coffee” which delivers ethically sourced coffee beans to anyone for $20 a month. Is this going to become more common?

Guest: Paul Knox, Professor Emeritus at the Ryerson School of Journalism.
6 min
September 14, 2016 Trudeau backlash over attending a gender segregated event at an Ottawa mosque.
Trudeau is facing backlash over attending a gender segregated event at an Ottawa mosque. Is this good for his ‘feminist’ image or will it hurt it?

Guest: Anthony Furey, Sun Media Columnist & National Comment Editor
6 min
September 14, 2016 What can Canada Post do to change their business model?
A taskforce that has been looking at Canada Post’s business model says that it isn’t financially self-sustainable under its current structure. What do they recommend and is it plausible?

Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University.
7 min
September 13, 2016 Last night was the first of the public sessions for Hamilton’s LRT. New plans revealed.
Last night was the first of the public sessions for Hamilton’s LRT. New plans show that Hughson Street will change into a one lane, one way street, as well there is an underpass and an LRT maintenance facility near Longwood and Aberdeen.

Guest: Tom Lazich, Owner of Gilbert’s Big and Tall Men.
Guest: Ryan McGreal, Editor of Raise the Hammer.
Caller: Terry Whitehead, City Councillor, Ward 8, City of Hamilton.
24 min
September 13, 2016 Dealing with sexual assaults, presidential health and Doug Ford.
After cases such as the Brock Turner trial, universities are facing increasing pressure to address campus sexual assault and to update any existing policy. What has McMaster done to address campus sexual assault and what do they already have in place?

Guest: Gord Arbeau, McMaster’s Director of Public and Community Relations.

Over the weekend, Hillary Clinton was carried into a van by three helpers due to overheating. It was revealed that she has pneumonia. Has it affected her chances in the election? ALSO; Trump blasts Clinton on her comment about the voters who support him saying they need to be “in a basket of deplorables”

Guest: Michael Diamond, Conservative, Political Pundit.

Doug Ford has announced that he has written a book on Rob Ford, and the brothers years at city hall. It will be released on November 22nd.

Guest: Joe Warmington. Columnist Toronto Sun.

Was the Press conference for Doug Ford’s new book good politics or better PR?

Guest: Elissa Freeman, Principal, Elissa PR Communications/ Columnist:
52 min
September 13, 2016 Doug Ford announced that he has written a book on Rob Ford.
Doug Ford has announced that he has written a book on Rob Ford, and the brothers years at city hall. It will be released on November 22nd.

Guest: Joe Warmington. Columnist Toronto Sun.
6 min
September 13, 2016 Has Hillary Clinton's pneumonia incident hurt her chances in the election?
Over the weekend, Hillary Clinton was carried into a van by three helpers due to overheating. It was revealed that she has pneumonia. Has it affected her chances in the election? ALSO; Trump blasts Clinton on her comment about the voters who support him saying they need to be “in a basket of deplorables”

Guest: Michael Diamond, Conservative, political pundit.
6 min
September 13, 2016 How should universities address campus sexual assault?
After cases such as the Brock Turner trial, universities are facing increasing pressure to address campus sexual assault and to update any existing policy. What has McMaster done to address campus sexual assault and what do they already have in place?

Guest: Gord Arbeau, , McMaster’s Director of Public and Community Relations.
5 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