Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

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September 12, 2016 Hydro rate protest and the Ontario Throne Speech
A protest is planned for September 28th by a Hamilton resident who is sick of the rising hydro prices.
Guest: Sarah Warry–Poljanski, event organizer.
Today in the Ontario legislature a Throne Speech was given which addressed several issues including the rising rates of electricity. What exactly was said?
Guest: Christine Van Geyn, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Ontario Director.
Was the Throne Speech convincing enough to encourage voters? Is the government being progressive with the speech? Will they truly enact change?

Guest: Peter Graefe. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.
We got thoughts on the Throne Speech from the Progressive Conservative Party.
Guest: Steve Clark, Deputy Leader, Ontario Progressive Conservative Party.
59 min
September 12, 2016 We got thoughts on the Throne Speech from the Progressive Conservative Party.
We got thoughts on the Throne Speech from the Progressive Conservative Party.

Guest: Steve Clark Deputy Leader, Ontario Progressive Conservative Party.
6 min
September 12, 2016 Several issues at the Throne Speech including high hydro rates were addressed.
Today in the Ontario legislature a Throne Speech was given which addressed several issues including the rising rates of Hydro. What exactly was said?

Guest: Christine Van Geyn, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Ontario Director.
6 min
September 12, 2016 Protest against hydro rates planned in Hamilton.
A protest is planned for September 28th by a Hamilton resident who is sick of the rising Hydro prices.

Guest: Sarah Warry–Poljanski, event organizer.
6 min
September 09, 2016 Remembering 9/11, North Korean nuclear testing and Supercrawl.
This Sunday marks the 15th anniversary of the attacks on 9/11. Has public perception of this event changed? There was a advertisement done by a mattress company in Texas, referencing the twin towers collapsing. Has enough time passed that people don’t view the attacks with the same seriousness?

Guest: Richard Norton Smith, US Author and Presidential Historian.

North Korea tested a fifth nuclear test of long range missiles. The country says that this test will allow it to final build an “at will” array of stronger smaller nuclear weapons. It’s the fifth atomic test for the country and the second in 8 months.

Guest: Marius Grinius, former Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam, North and South Korea, fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.

Gord Downie has a secret project which he has been working on. He is set to release an album and graphic novel devoted to a First Nations boy who died escaping a residential school.

Guest: Eric Alper, Music Publicist.

Supercrawl is taking place this weekend on James Street in Hamilton! Some of the headlining acts include The Strumbellas, Matt Anderson & The Bona Fide, The Dirty Nil as well as Circus Orange and more.

Guest: Tim Potocic Co-Owner, Sonic Unyon/ Organizer, SuperCrawl.
50 min
September 09, 2016 Supercrawl is taking place this weekend on James Street in Hamilton!
Supercrawl is taking place this weekend on James Street in Hamilton! Some of the headlining acts include The Strumbellas, Matt Anderson & The Bona Fide, The Dirty Nil as well as Circus Orange and more.

Guest: Tim Potocic Co-Owner, Sonic Unyon/ Organizer, SuperCrawl
6 min
September 09, 2016 North Korea performed a fifth nuclear test with long range missiles.
North Korea performed a fifth nuclear test with long range missiles. The country says that this test will allow it to final build an “at will” array of stronger smaller nuclear weapons. It’s the fifth atomic test for the country and the second in 8 months.

Guest: Marius Grinius, former Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam, North and South Korea, fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.
5 min
September 09, 2016 This Sunday marks the 15th anniversary of the attacks on 9/11.
This Sunday marks the 15th anniversary of the attacks on 9/11. Has public perception of this event changed? Has enough time passed that people don’t view the attacks with the same seriousness?

Guest: Richard Norton Smith, US Author and Presidential Historian.
6 min
September 08, 2016 Wynne addressing hydro, CHCH on weekends and sexual harassment training.
Premier Kathleen Wynne has spoken about the rising hydro rates saying that relief for consumers is coming soon. She has instructed her Energy Minister to investigate ways to help people bear the costs in their day to day lives and says the issue is urgent.

Guest: John Yakabuski, PC Energy Critic in Ontario.

CHCH News will resume its weekend newscasts. When the newscasts resume, it’ll air on Saturdays and Sundays at 6pm and 11pm.

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

Ontario is going to train bartenders, hotel and hospitality staff on how to intervene when sexual harassment and violence occur within their workspace.

Guest: Lenore Lukasik-Foss, Director of SACHA (Sexual Assault Centre of Hamilton Area).
54 min
September 08, 2016 Do bartenders, hotel and hospitality staff need training on sexual harassment and violence?
Ontario is going to train bartenders, hotel and hospitality staff on how to intervene when sexual harassment and violence occur within their workplace. What kind of impact will this training have?

Guest: Lenore Lukasik-Foss, Director of SACHA (Sexual Assault Centre of Hamilton Area).
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